Oh Summer, where did
you go?
I
haven’t written in weeks…2.5 to be exact (not that I’m keeping track).
Normally, that wouldn’t bother me too much, but my sweet summer writing time is
quite literally up and I’m nowhere near my 100,000 word/2 novel summer writing goal.
To make my own dissatisfaction even worse, I return to adulting and the daily working
grind in 1.5 days (not that I’m keeping track). Completely mentally unprepared
to adult, I’m also befuddled about where my summer went.
June
blew in and BOOM school was over and summer vacation at the lake was A-MAZING! I
have only the fondest memories of June…between vacation and writing…it was a
sweet stress free time. The Ozarks with the FAM was simply grand, and once I
returned, my writing seemed to take on a life of its own…simple bliss.
With
July came a barrage of doctors, from dentist to eye doc to annual tests to
vets. This is where the summer took a turn for the worse. My dude’s cancer returned after 4 short months. In the exact same place. At the time, treatment options
sounded horrid. Needless to say, there were tears (a lot of them) and anger (a lot of it). Alas this too shall pass, and it did. Some new avenues were presented and things
started to look up. AND I’m happy to report, while cancer still riddles his
body…he has no idea, and I’m not about to tell him… #lovemydog. Even with all
the angst July brought, I managed to finish a novel. My 4th. It’s
nowhere near ready for any sort of publication, but the story is there, just
waiting for polish and shine.
Then August
showed up and well…more on the medical front. Nothing serious. Just obstacles
and nonsense. Of course, amongst all the chaos, there was time for a splendid
staycation with some of my FAVE people from Jersey. Riding high on some summer fun, I was
blown away to learn of the passing of my dearest friend’s father, and within a
few hours a red eye was booked. I was going home. After a tumultuous 60 hours in the Midwest, I was glad I could be there to celebrate the life of a truly wonderful man.
***Big
Kyle, you lit up the lives of all those who knew you. The world just doesn’t
make men quite like you anymore and you certainly made the world a better place.
You will be deeply missed now and always. May you rest in peace.
Now, near the end of August with the 2016-2017 school year looming, all I can think
is that I failed as a #booknerd this summer. One lousy novel written and only
five read…not the best for this gal. Time to re-evaluate goals and aspirations.
More than anything, my goals are fluid and ever changing as life is
unpredictable and I’m a realist.
Re-evaluated Goals
Writing: Make sure to carve out weekly
writing time with a focus on the rough draft of Modified. Be patient and let the
polisher work her magic on Gems. #onward #dreambig
Reading: Continue with the 2016 Reading
Challenge.
***Side
note: The list will get finished, even if it carries into 2017. I needed a book
that intimidates me and I choose the first seven of the Outlander books as the bundle on my kindle
is monstrous. Possibly a little over zealous on my part. #readingismypassion #fluidgoals
Teaching: Positively impact the lives of
little humans to the best of my ability. #newschoolyearishere
The
unpredictably of life can be unnerving and terrifying at times, but the unpredictable
part also leads to some of the most exciting adventures. However, if we
continually worry and fret about the parts of the past that didn’t work out, it’s
impossible to move forward to reach your dreams. #goalsandaspirations #aimhigh
Until Next time…
Don’t stop Reaching for
the stars even when life gets complicated.
