Don't you just hate how difficult and yet how easy it is to write your NaNo novel? I'll give myself up as an example. When I set my mind to it, I can easily crank out 3,000 words and be amazed when I'm finished. It doesn't seem to be that difficult and yet I push it off until the urge to write is completely killed off. Oh, and it doesn't even take me very long to do those 3,000 words either.

Over the years, I've always wanted to write a BOOK. For years, I've been 'stuck' on short stories. I never could see how I had enough words in me to write something as long as a book. Then, enter a single idea that expanded past short story size all on its own. Oh, that scared me to death! It's still sitting over here in a notebook, waiting for me to find the guts to finish.

Enter NaNo. Here was my chance to prove myself wrong in more ways than one. Yes, I do have enough words within me to write an entire book. Yes, they connect in some strange, coherent manner (I hope). When this is over and done with, whether I go back and edit my NaNo novel or not isn't the point. The point is to prove to myself that I CAN do it. That it's worth the work and the time and the energy to do it.

I'm trying to pep talk myself into getting to work on my book. I'm not that far behind. A few good 3,000 word days like I had yesterday, which I fit into my "spare" time by the way, will catch me right back up and get me closer to the end. I'd like to know about my book and why things are happening. I walk into them without having the slightest clue. I like to allow my characters to figure it out and then show me. That's why I'm looking forward to December. If I get to work and get the book written, it will be fun to read and see how well it worked out. As of right now? I don't have the slightest clue. LOL

With that, my hands are COLD. One of the problems for me with typing. Poor circulation leaves my fingers stiff and they lose the ability to type quickly. Drives me nuts. Anyway! I need to get around now. More stuff is needing to be done today, so I'm sure I'll find plenty of time to write. Just whether or not I do it is another story.