NaNoWriMo

Day 5 of National Novel Writing Month. Current word count: ZERO.

To tell the truth, NaNoWriMo didn't even cross my mind this year. I've been so wiped out that I haven't thought of anything past working, naps, and my weekly television shows.

Last year I kicked butt at NaNoWriMo and "won" for the first time in my many years of attempts. The thing is, though, I always attempt it, even if I know I'm not going to put much effort into it. It's just what I do. This year I completely forgot.

I feel like it's okay to pass on this year, though, since I remember how life-consuming it was last November. My entire being lived last November to write 50,000 words. I wrote during my breaks at work, stayed up past my bedtime to write and opened my laptop every spare moment I had. I met with my best friend at a coffee shop where she forced me to quit procrastinating and write. I literally did nothing but write for a month.

My sister is giving it a shot. I hope she succeeds. Good luck, Valerie! I can't wait to read what you create.