Sept. 13, 2010

Happy Monday to you! I'm sure there are grumbles going on out there about those two words being so close together in the same sentence, but look at it this way, if you start out thinking it's going to be good, you'll get to skip at least one groan for the day. That's my new theory anyway - call it lunatic optimism, blind faith or denial if you like, but I'm sticking to it!
This weeks On My Way to It list is really just a repeat of last weeks since I didn't make it to the end of that particular tunnel yet. At least the light at the end of it is still shining brightly and I don't hear too many monsters shuffling around in the tunnel with me! So just to restate, I've got 4 hours of new writing and 3 Sophie's Sneeze projects to get done this week. Oh, and a new writer's group to check out on Wednesday since the one in Lewisburg has decided to take a break until the new year rolls in. It's looking like that list may be done in the kitchen this week too as I managed to close out my garden (aside from a few cherry tomatoes that are still coming on) and need to get things put up for the winter. It wasn't a great garden year, but what did come in came in well and I'm thankful for it!
So off I go into the week ahead! See you again Wednesday and Friday!
(The picture: Some of the reasons I'm becoming the crazy cat lady checking out the curve on the back corner of the deck prior to the first coat of paint... which they of course had to leave paw prints in when it went on!)

Sept. 10, 2010

Mundane world intrusions into my literary life happened all week. The good news is that there is a LARGE amount of pesto in my freezer, 3 of the flower beds look absolutely gorgeous in my opinion, and a person can walk all the way around my house on the newly laid decking. I also got about 2 1/2 hours of writing in and left off at a good spot to continue just as soon as I can get back to my pen and paper (yes, you read that right, I do the rough draft the old fashioned way most of the time). I still need to put the next 3 Sophie's Sneeze projects together, write them out and take pictures, but I do know what they are going to be at least, so I'm looking at it as a partial victory!
All in all, not a bad week from where I'm standing. Not perfect, but hey, perfect is boring, right? I'm hoping to catch up the straggling ends of what I meant to get done over the weekend and be back here with some new stuff come Monday. Until then, enjoy this gorgeous weather!!!!!!!!

(Picture: See, I TOLD you I got something done this week!)

Wednesday's Words from Almost Comfortable Skin #22

In honor of my weeding and mulching plans for the week....



#22 One woman’s weed is another woman’s flower!


(Wednesdays Words come from either personal experience or observed situations that have settled into the thought patterns that make me who I am.)

Sept. 6, 2010

Happy Labor Day to All! My friend Theresa Flerx posted a beautiful tribute to the generosity and support her co-workers have shown her during some very rough patches in her life today on her blog. http://blog.tflerxanecdotalist.com/ I thought I would share it with you. I think it's a beautiful example of the 'pull-together' attitude of American workers. You should check it out!
As for me, I'm planning to do my updates and then spend the day outside in the beautiful just-this-side-of-fall weather. I LOVE this time of year! Being outside will work great for me too since one of my goals for this week is to get all of September's Sophie's Sneeze page projects done. I've got a wonderful nature craft theme going this month, so outside if just the place to make some major progress.
I'm also On My Way To 4 hours or new writing this week. Not editing, not re-reading, not researching... WRITING. Since I've been missing the actual writing side of my writing life, I'm hoping I don't sit here at my desk staring off into space because I'm out of practice (laughing).
Those are really my only two literary-type goals for the week. The mundane world gets the rest of my time for closing the garden and dealing with the veggies found there, weeding and mulching, and helping the boys with school.
I just keep reminding myself to balance!
Remember to check in on Wednesday for the new Wednesday's Words from Almost Comfortable Skin post, and I'll see you here on Friday to let you know whether I met my goals or not! Enjoy your week!
(hmmm maybe I should add "Take some new pictures" to my list since I'm having to dig deep for pictures to post here, and it seems like I'm down to my artwork folder and running out of that too!)

Sept. 3, 2010

Here's to a successful beginning to September! This week surprised me a little. There was entirely too much going on, but it all seemed to fit together like puzzle pieces for a change. I'm so thankful for how smoothly it went! Added perks were that I found out I had 4 books sell at Kitten's Korner in White Sulphur Springs, WV. (Great store for unique holiday gifts if you're in the area by the way!) It always makes me happy when another book finds it's home!
Now I'm off to see what this Labor Day Weekend holds. I'm hoping for the grill to be involved at least a little! I'll still be posting new goals on Monday. Stop by and let me know what you're on your way too as well!
(picture of Nymphie studiously ignoring an outside cat who's is out of sight below the windowsill)

Wednesday's Words from Almost Comfortable Skin #1

#1 Being friends with a goldfish means constantly having to tap on the glass to keep their attention.




(Wednesdays Words come from either personal experience or observed situations that have settled into the thought patterns that make me who I am.)

August 30, 2010

It's still Monday - maybe not for long, but it IS still Monday and I finally made it to updates! I'm actually pretty proud of the fact, 'cause to be honest it's been a busy day and the momentum was threatening to carry me into tomorrow without pausing long enough for me to get here or post a new project on the Sophie's Sneeze page at www.brittneycassity.com (for those of you who may have missed the actual address of my website). I won though - there is a Wishing Star project up and ready, and I know what my goals are for the week here, so I'm in pretty good shape!
This week I'm On My Way To:
Rewriting and expanding the beginning of the closet monster story so that it forms 3 nice chapters. I'm working off of an outline and character description sheets for the first time. I normally let the story free form first, but keep hearing how this works "so well" that I decided to see what my opinion is of the process. So far the jury is still out.
I'm also launching my new addition to this blog on Wednesday. It's going to be called Wednesday's Words from Almost Comfortable Skin. Stop by and check it out. For your time you will get some words (that might be confused with wisdom if your not careful) that come from either personal experience or observed situations that have settled into the thought patterns that make me who I am. As an added bonus there will be a small illustration to accompany said words. Some are positive... some are snarky... some are just a little glimpse into the side of me that needs to be left out of my writing because it's not really a kid thing. Everyone needs an outlet. I hope Wednesday's Words bring a smile to your face or a new thought to your head!
Those are the two big things. On the minor side, I need a new update from Clyde, to get August's newsletter put together and added - along with some hand made Fiddlebug tote bags - into store inventory at the website (yes, go check it out, then check back often - there are some great freebies there too!)
So, there you go, my week at a glance... I wonder if I should just sleep in my running shoes!
(today's picture is my Mermaid - Prisma colored pencils - 2006)