Of Goals...

Let's talk goals. I have one major goal for this, the last third of 2009. To win NaNoWriMo for the first time since I joined in 2002. There are two major truths surrounding this goal.

First: In 7 years, I have yet to pound out 50,000 words in 30 days. (or 12 months)

Second: It is the only goal in 2009 that has the remotest possibility of being realized.

What a testament to the colossal fail that is the year 2009. You would think, then, that my story might reek of misfortune, calamity, affliction. I counter with a resounding, "NO!"

I'm thinking fluff.

You know, cotton candy, marshmallowy, poofy clouded entertainment. What I need this time around is to STOP STOPPING MYSELF! I am the epitome of the pre-self-editor. It took me an hour to stop procrastinating writing this entry! So, truly, anyone partaking in this journey with me will also be subject to my daily therapy sessions, with myself. Sometimes it's going to be amazingly, mind-blowingly fluffy. And every once in a while, I might say something. Who knows? But as long as I write one entry, every day (with the rare exception of times when I have no internet access.... we like camping....) and I get myself through NaNo this year, I am going to consider 2009 a success.

If you join me as an observer, I welcome you.

If you join me as a supportive encourager-slash-boot-to-the-tush mentor, I wrap my arms around your leg and blissfully whisper, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you."

I'll talk to you tomorrow, then.