Jolene in Real Life

Two parts to this post: First, what do I really expect to achieve with this blog?  I'm beginning to think it is another form of procrastination.  Think back to my last post about procastinating versus just being lazy.  If I'm blogging on here, then I'm doing something that involves writing.  But it gives me less time to do actual writing, as in the kind that might get me published.  I haven't written any more on my sci-fi short story since Monday, however I managed to watch the highlights of the People's Choice Awards.  Perhaps I feel that if people enjoy reading this, then they might enjoy other things that I have written.  Seeing as how nobody is reading this, that part isn't going top well for me just yet.  But I will continue to write on here because every writer has a blog, right?  I promise it won't be all about writing though, that would just get boring.  If I ever end up with any followers, I might actually...

I just recieved the email confirming my membership to Romance Writers of America and I'm so excited!  It's kind of sad that it has taken me this long to sign up, but, better late than never!  I wonder if that counts for my accomplishment for the week.  Sadly I haven't done any actual story writing since Monday.  This morning I came to the realization that laziness is not to be confused with procrastination, at least not in my case.  Being lazy would mean not doing much of anything.  But I find myself doing plenty, mostly as a way to put off what I really should be doing.  Even now, writing in this blog means I am too busy to tend to auction items I should be inputting.  And when I finish posting this, I plan to explore the RWA website a bit with my new access.  After that I might get some auction work done, if I have time before I have to pick up my son.  Busy, busy, busy!

An observation that I wanted to share... Over the winter break we watched the movie Thor, an awesome movie by the way, and the next day I found myself thinking about how more evolved races are sometimes portrayed in movies.  Thor's father was alive during the time of the Vikings, and then was still ruling in present time.  In the Stargate series, the Asgard also had long life expectancies.  There was a more recent Star Trek Movie (Nemesis I think) where Captain Picard ends up on a planet where they could slow down time.  Which made me think, to evolve properly, we need to move slower.  (I'd like to point out here that when I refer to evolving, I don't mean as a species, but rather as a society.)  For modern society, slow does not appear to be a word in our vocabulary, unless we are complaining about it.  My husband found this youtube video a while back about how fast technology is changing and it's rather mind boggling. " http://www.youtube.com/e...

I'm currently sitting in Starbucks with my laptop and actually using their wi-fi.  I feel like such an urbanite.  Ok maybe that's the wrong word, but I feel cool. It's barely eleven in the morning I feel like I've had such a productive morning.  Actually got up in time to get a shower and dress properly.  Both boys to school on time, always a good thing.  I did make it out of the house without my laptop knowin full well that my goal for this morning was to work on my short story.  I almost said oh well and kept going.  But then I was proud of myself and turned around to get it.  We weren't even out of the neighborhood and truth is we are alwasy early for preschool since my older son starts a half hour earlier.  So I really had no excuse to do so.  Swung by the grocery store for a couple needed items, dropped off a few things at Goodwill that were cluttering up my garage, made it to the coffee shop and yes, I did get a few mre para...

Let's see...What did I do this week to further my writing career?  Sadly, not as much as I had hoped.  But as I always say, "Something is better than nothing."  And that just means there is plenty of room for improvement.  I did manage to get two blog entries in (three if you count my sock review, ha!) and I even put it out there on twitter for people to follow.  Although that would probably be more effective if I actually had people following my twitter account.  I suppose the biggest thing is that I finally came up with an idea for a sci-fi short story, even completed two whole paragraphs of it!  It involves dark matter and the paranormal.  Do I have you on pins and needles yet?  Now I just need to finish it.  I will have some extra time while my youngest son is at preschool tomorrow so the plan is to work more on it then.  The same son also has piano lessons on Tuesday nights which is the perfect opportunity to sit for ...

Originally submitted at lucy Buy 2 packs of select lucy socks for $20 This performance training sock feels good from top to bottom. underneath, a comfort-cushioned footbed reduces shock— on top, an airy mesh ventilates and cools. And the stay-put ankle band includes a padded heel to reduce chafing and prevent blisters. Fits sh... Training Sock 2 Pack My Favorite Running Socks By Jolene from Seattle, WA on 1/7/2012   5 out of 5 Sizing: Feels true to size Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Stylish, Dries Quickly Best Uses: Warm Weather, Competition, Running, Gym, Cycling Describe Yourself: Avid Athlete Was this a gift?: No I always have issues with shoes rubbing the back of my feet. I love thiese socks because they are a shorter cut but the tab on the back keeps them right where they are supposed to be and protect my feet from nasty blisters. I wear them whenever I am running. I own a couple pairs in every color available yet and they have been through the...

I know that belonging to various writer affiliations will help to get an agent at least look at you work so I've been doing my homework.  I looked up Romance Writers of America (RWA) and that is an easy one to join, simply pay the membership dues.  The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers group (SFWA) requires another step that is still faily simple; publish a short story in any of the eligible publications listed on their website.  I have discovered that for all the science fiction that I watch and read, I can't think of a single idea for my own science fiction story.  At least not an original one.  Every time I start to come up with a plot, I remember what show I got it from.  I suppose I need to combine the elements of some of my favorite story lines.  What's frustrating is that most days I can hear a line from a song or a gesture of a stranger and next thing you know I've got a whole novel based around what I think I caught.  Three da...

Today is the first day of the New Year and while it really isn't much different than yesterday (it is almost noon and again I am still in my pajamas), I am among the mass mind set that it is the day for new beginnings. I know from prior experience that the gyms are crowded right now and that stores are stocking the shelves with home organization products (that reminds me, the Elfa sale at The Container Store should be starting soon). Which brings me to my not quite so new beginning. While I've always enjoyed writing, it wasn't until almost three years ago that I started writing my first novel. I've since finished it (and I use finish loosely because it is always evolving and I imagine will continue to do so until the day it is finally published) and started working on a second and third with more ideas in mind. Well this is the year that I step things up and make my writing a priority. I need to spend everyday writing in some form whether it be on this blog, a ...