I’m very disappointed in myself. I’m not going to win nano this year. I have a million excuses but I just took on too much this month. I’m in countdown to graduating with my BA in English. I need to decide if I’m going for my Masters. I had a test in all five of my classes, papers in three, and my online portfolio all due this month. I have two kids who take up most of my day. I’m also beginning to search for possible jobs.
Like I said, I’m full of excuses. I didn’t accomplish half of what I wanted to but I’m going to continue with the writing project I started with Nano. Hopefully, given a little more time I’ll complete this project. I’m not upset about failing Nano; I’m just slightly disappointed that I wasn’t able to juggle a little bit better.
Hey girl! Don’t sweat it. NaNo is just to give your writing a little push. I know we become obsessed with the word count and all that. Been there, done that. *rofl* But you know, sometimes you have to stop the madness. Especially when you have better things to do. Good luck with your exams… and as English major… go for the MA. *winks*
By: Tempest Knight on November 27, 2006
at 9:25 pm
I wasn’t up to snuff this year, either. Far from it. Maybe next year? Good luck!
By: Gypsy on November 28, 2006
at 10:23 am
Thanks Tempest and Gypsy. Next year I’ll try again and I’m gathering the paperwork now for the program (Masters).
By: scooper on November 28, 2006
at 12:28 pm
Jeez, attempting Nano while trying to finish your degree AND take care of 2 kids?
And I thought I was busy.
By: racy li on November 28, 2006
at 3:00 pm
Hey kiddo I give you credit for even mentioning it here. Some people wouldn’t even mention it. I have a couple of people in my life in school and neither one has kids, and they are tearing their hair out with papers and finals.
By: Rosie on November 29, 2006
at 4:30 pm
racy & rosie- I have a great mother who helps out more than most parents. All I have to do is survive the next two weeks without going into melt down.
By: scooper on November 29, 2006
at 6:04 pm
Girl, all the more power to you! I’ll be hanging the last few weeks of the semester with you!
By: racyli on November 29, 2006
at 8:55 pm
Oh please. I’m more than impressed that you were brave enough to ENTER NaNo. There’s no way I’d put myself through that. lol
Besides, there’s always next year, right?
By: Holly on December 2, 2006
at 6:23 pm
Holly- Yep! We’ll see how it goes next time.
By: scooper on December 3, 2006
at 9:23 am