I am off to India for 2 weeks for a ministry trip so I have prepped several blocks to take along with me. I have threaded lots of needles. Last trip I did not have enough threaded and ran out. My extra thread and scissors were in my checked bag. We will have a 15 hour train ride after we arrive with lots of time to nap, read, and of course stitch. My OMG -one-monthly-goal for November will be to get these 9 blocks completed.
Also, there is this annual writing challenge called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). You sign up and commit to writing 50 thousand words (about 1600 words every day) without stopping to edit and proof. Just write your next novel quickly. There will be time the rest of the year to get it ready for publishing if that is what you want to do. You have accountability partners and a whole bunch of guidelines. I have been talking about, thinking about, blogging about and planning about writing two more non-fiction books about my unique life experiences for several years and it is time to get off my good intentions and get busy writing.
Tonight, on a facebook group I belong to, the discussion circled around doing the challenge and becoming "buddies" to keep each other accountable. I will be writing long hand in a notebook because I can do that on planes and trains and in my air conditioned room in the guest house. I am aiming for a minimum of one page each day for 30 days. I really like to edit as I write to correct all the typos, but will be using a pen and a paper note book. I can think better with a pen in hand. I will be off the grid for most of the trip so will check in at the end of the month.
Blessings,
Chris
This is a big commitment but sounds like a good way to get a book written, especially since you will be off the grid! Have a safe journey, Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I was going with you! The trip across India on a train has been on my bucket list for a long time. Safe journey! Take lots of pictures to share with us. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect time for your writing challenge. Good luck with your stitching goal--may your thread last throughout the trip!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project. Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this great project!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip -- it sounds like you have plenty to keep you busy as you travel!! I prefer rough draft writing with pen and paper, myself. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip and all your stitching and writing.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I have seen on television, train rides in India are no fun. I hope you are able to do the planned stitching.
ReplyDeleteHope you trip was uneventful and you were able to get in lots of stitching and writing time. My daughter has played with the idea of the writing challenge, but as a college student, it won't fit in her schedule for a few more years.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your trip and your goals!
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