100 things I love..

This weekend, I have been preoccupied with catching up in my creative writing class. One of the requirements is to write approximately 65 pages of train-of-thought writing, along with 20 finished pages.  I have been using the train-of-thought to write the story that I think I will submit next year to the conference.


Something that I thought was neat, which I also did last semester when I took the class, was an assignment to sit down, and for 30 minutes (or however long it takes you) make a list of 100 things you love. They can be big things, little thing, as long as it is something you love and makes you happy. I thought today, I would share with you my list I compiled over the weekend. Funny enough, it changed slightly since the last time, but most of the stuff is the same. Also, I almost put tiramisu and dancing twice in this list, so I guess I really, really love those. :)

The concept is, when you are having a really stressed or down time, you take out this list, and it refreshes you with new energy and spirit. I would have to say it works. Even making the list, cumbersome as it may be, reminds you of all the things you enjoy. It would be really cool if everyone did this too. Share yours, or not, whatever floats your kayak.

So...without further adieu, here is my list:

1.       Laying in humid heat

2.       Cherries (maraschino)

3.       My kids

4.       Books

5.       Reality tv shows

6.       Items w/a pink ribbon design

7.       Tiramisu

8.       Lady & the Tramp

9.       David Sedaris books

10.   Music

11.   Planning parties

12.   Writing

13.   Drawing

14.   Organizing

15.   Vw vans

16.   Puppies

17.   Friends

18.   Traveling

19.   Eating

20.   Comfortable clothes

21.   Summertime

22.   Grey’s Anatomy

23.   Peanut butter m&ms

24.   How I met your mother

25.   Feeling of being fit

26.   Tax returns!

27.   Being charitable

28.   Going to school

29.   Halloween

30.   Being independent

31.   Sushi

32.   Painting

33.   Netflix

34.   Wii

35.   My phone

36.   Technology, in general

37.   Originality

38.   Movie nights with the kids

39.   Retro items

40.   Dancing

41.   Laughing

42.   Ewan McGregor

43.   Reading

44.   Sleep

45.   The beach

46.   Laser tag

47.   Dressing up

48.   Pictures

49.   Bargains

50.   Saving money

51.   Playing games

52.   Down time

53.   Zombie movies

54.   Colorado bobdogs

55.   My planner

56.   Free stuff

57.   Trying new things

58.   Reruns of sitcoms

59.   The roads less traveled

60.   Musicals

61.   Math

62.   When my checkbook has no errors

63.   My job

64.   Bacon

65.   Neutrogena

66.   Cleanliness

67.   God

68.   Peace

69.   Serenity

70.   Sunset

71.   Arnold palmers

72.   Wedding dresses

73.   Flowers

74.   Tattoos

75.   Piercings

76.   Steak

77.   Cookouts

78.   Laying by the pool

79.   Exercising

80.   “kemps”

81.   New recipes

82.   Magazines

83.   My ipod

84.   Muse

85.   Queen

86.   Hot tubs

87.   Nights out with friends

88.   Libraries

89.   Journals

90.   Makeup

91.   Malls

92.   Shopping

93.   Rock climbing

94.   “eat poop you cat”

95.   Capture the flag

96.   Playing pool

97.   Poker

98.   Competition

99.   Playing sports

100.                        Nick

If you read all that and are still here, congrats! You made it!

Now it's time to hear yours!

By george...I think she's got it..

So I haven't posted in a little over a week. This does not mean I have forgotten about writing. To the contrary, my friend. Oh, quite so.

I have had a lot to do this week, two children's birthdays, work and school to name a few. However, I have been writing. And thinking about writing. I have been trying to figure out what I want to start working on for next year's writers conference. And...after much deliberation...I think I finally have it.

I still have to iron out the plot, but at least I've got a starting point. I am quite excited about it. The first thing I have to figure out is my main character. This is my dilemna: the story would work better if the main character was a male. I, obviously, am not. And I have never written from a male perspective. I am worried that it would not be authentic, that it might detract from the story if it were not written very precisely. Rock->Me<-Hard Spot.  I'll update you when I have figured it out.

A funny thing happened on the way...to writing this blog. The day after I started this blog, I was asked by my work to write the blog on their official website. I was very honored...and excited...at the request. Of course I took them up on the offer and posted the first entry last week, you can find it by going to:
http://www.jhcenterforthearts.org/blogs/center-blog/a-week-at-the-center

Well, I know this is short, but unfortunately, this will be all for today. I mixed up the starting date for my classes, so I am a week behind and need to get caught up ASAP.

It was fun, let's do this again....say...Saturday? See you then!