There are times when I miss catching the metro. I have had some very interesting experiences and observations while sitting, or packed like one tiny little sardine, on the train. Writers observe things, and here's a prime observation opportunity that I don't partake in.
But then there are other days, that I praise my very lucky stars that I walk home from work and pour a glass of wine in the amount of time it would probably take to walk to the metro and try wait for a slightly less packed train.
I just have to pick up little gems elsewhere. Luckily this city is full of...interesting people and situations. Inspiration is everywhere.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Thanksgiving
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
A week ago it finally felt like the holidays. I was walking home from the National Gallery of Art with a coat and scarf, a Starbucks holiday cup, it was grey and freezing (my definition of freezing). And now this weekend it's back up to 60? I thought this was finished and it was officially freezing season? It almost doesn't feel like the holidays.
But I will be visiting Texas in less than 30 days so I'm not really complaining.
In honor of the holidays, I've started to think about what I'd like to accomplish in 2007 since, well...since it's almost 2007. Here's what I'm thinking (subject to change, of course).
1. Travel to Paris (or at least have strong, firm plans to do so in 2008).
2. Travel to Montana (perhaps not as enchanting, but I love it there)
3. Have plans to publish my novel.
4. Maybe sell one of my photographs? (something I'm thinking of venturing into: http://www.evade.org/images.htm).
5. Take French lessons to brush up
6. Finally take either salsa or flamenco class
7. See The Phantom of the Opera at Kennedy
8. Pay off some bills
9. Finally go see Mount Vernon
10. Weekend in Boston
That was actually a little rough. I was trying to think of 10 things I really wanted to do. I used to want to live in Boston, but after the winters here there's no way I could do that. But it would be wonderful to go back in the Spring and visit. If number 4 doesn't happen, then I'd like to finally go spend some time in New York.
A week ago it finally felt like the holidays. I was walking home from the National Gallery of Art with a coat and scarf, a Starbucks holiday cup, it was grey and freezing (my definition of freezing). And now this weekend it's back up to 60? I thought this was finished and it was officially freezing season? It almost doesn't feel like the holidays.
But I will be visiting Texas in less than 30 days so I'm not really complaining.
In honor of the holidays, I've started to think about what I'd like to accomplish in 2007 since, well...since it's almost 2007. Here's what I'm thinking (subject to change, of course).
1. Travel to Paris (or at least have strong, firm plans to do so in 2008).
2. Travel to Montana (perhaps not as enchanting, but I love it there)
3. Have plans to publish my novel.
4. Maybe sell one of my photographs? (something I'm thinking of venturing into: http://www.evade.org/images.htm).
5. Take French lessons to brush up
6. Finally take either salsa or flamenco class
7. See The Phantom of the Opera at Kennedy
8. Pay off some bills
9. Finally go see Mount Vernon
10. Weekend in Boston
That was actually a little rough. I was trying to think of 10 things I really wanted to do. I used to want to live in Boston, but after the winters here there's no way I could do that. But it would be wonderful to go back in the Spring and visit. If number 4 doesn't happen, then I'd like to finally go spend some time in New York.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
National Novel Writing Month
Apparently this is National Novel Writing Month. I haven't joined in on it officially, but I have sort of set it as a deadline to use for another idea I've had floating around. I have about 15 pages written, but I also started this project about three months ago.
By the end of November, I'd like to have about 50,000 words down, hopefully a little more and then can begin the editing process. It'll be good to have a break from Paradise Without Heaven, though I will say this one is currently untitled. I have one tentative one, but not really much of a fan.
Wish me luck! I don't have any major events upcoming at the office, not like September and October, so I'm hoping that I'll have the time to get a lot of writing done, especially with next Friday off (Veteran's Day observed) and the Thanksgiving holiday.
You know, this is probably why November is National Novel Writing Month. Numerous days off to sit at home in a sweatshirt and pajama pants and just write.
By the end of November, I'd like to have about 50,000 words down, hopefully a little more and then can begin the editing process. It'll be good to have a break from Paradise Without Heaven, though I will say this one is currently untitled. I have one tentative one, but not really much of a fan.
Wish me luck! I don't have any major events upcoming at the office, not like September and October, so I'm hoping that I'll have the time to get a lot of writing done, especially with next Friday off (Veteran's Day observed) and the Thanksgiving holiday.
You know, this is probably why November is National Novel Writing Month. Numerous days off to sit at home in a sweatshirt and pajama pants and just write.
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