I don't know how great it will turn out, but I know it all began as a dream over three years ago. I've fallen in love with my book and I have enjoyed the writing journey thus far: A Son's Faith.
A toast!
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Update: Thursday, December 1
It's December 1, 2011 and I am very happy to say that I have reached my goal, AND I am not done. Because the ending has been so difficult to write, I will be staying on my writing schedule until I am satisfied. Sorry, friends - no drinks for me still.
Wish me luck!
Update: Sunday, November 27
It was quite a shaky weekend for me, and let's just say I was not as successful in my writing as I would have liked. On the other hand, I had an amazing time with family and look forward to closing out this upcoming week with a vengeance. I realize my dreams are coming true as I write this book. And to think, it all started with one word.
Update: Tuesday, November 22
It's December 1, 2011 and I am very happy to say that I have reached my goal, AND I am not done. Because the ending has been so difficult to write, I will be staying on my writing schedule until I am satisfied. Sorry, friends - no drinks for me still.
Wish me luck!
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Update: Sunday, November 27
It was quite a shaky weekend for me, and let's just say I was not as successful in my writing as I would have liked. On the other hand, I had an amazing time with family and look forward to closing out this upcoming week with a vengeance. I realize my dreams are coming true as I write this book. And to think, it all started with one word.
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Update: Tuesday, November 22
This morning was probably the most emotional writing day because I received a glimpse of the end, in my story and for the first draft of my writing journey. When I first began writing the book, I wasn't the most excited about the story. Now I realize, it was because I did not fully realize the potential of how far my imagination could actually go.
As my characters have come alive and color has been added, I have been hit with an awesome revelation - I have loved this journey and I equally love the story. In a message to one of my closest friends, I wrote:
After years of having the idea, I finally put it out into the universe: it's a story of mother and son.
Update: Sunday, November 20As my characters have come alive and color has been added, I have been hit with an awesome revelation - I have loved this journey and I equally love the story. In a message to one of my closest friends, I wrote:
Regarding the book, I have been realizing that it is no longer just something I am putting together this month. After I am done with nanowrimo, I will take it as a first draft and go back to the drawing boards for revisions and cleaning up over the next few months. I am not sure how many drafts it will take, but I want to get it to a point where it can be published. Yep, I finally said it.
After years of having the idea, I finally put it out into the universe: it's a story of mother and son.
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Only 10,000 words to my goal! Some days are much tougher than others, but I am getting there. Happy Thanksgiving week to everyone.
Update: Tuesday, November 16
I'm not sure this is just about writing a book anymore, or about being completely sober in a pool of late night partying and drinking like sailors in the town of Hollywood. Yesterday, I reached the half-way mark towards my goal of 32,000 words by claiming 16,333.
Writing each morning, afternoon or night has given me an escape from any problems and any tough days at work. It is sometimes difficult to find that burst of energy to write, when 40-50 hours of your week goes towards paying the bills, but this month is proving to me that is worth much more.
Each day that I am able to complete my words, grind throughout work, go to the gym and still be able to get other work done, I deem as a success and as a signifier that our levels of discipline can always evolve and grow.
By no means am I saying that writing an entire book in a month has changed me as a man; I am saying that the screws in my brain have started to turn a bit more.
It's quotes like these that keep me going:
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I just finished today's writing and it's 8:56 in the morning. It feels good to have these words flow.
Writing is my catharsis.
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Sunday, November 6
As you know, this month is National Novel Writing Month, which correlates to number one on my Year of 24 Bucketlist.
I just completed today's writing and I am happy to say that I am about a quarter into my goal of 32,000 words.
It feels great, absolutely great to be able to look back on this past week, and although I missed my very first day due to the flu, I began a journey towards a goal, in which I sometimes view as a task. You see, writing is something that sometimes comes easy for me, and other times, does not come at all. For this month, I am not looking to produce a New York Best Selling novel, but I am looking to unlock my brain in order to one day meet that larger goal.
What I envisioned as my novel a week ago took a dramatic turn the very first day and is continuing in that 'weird,' yet satisfying direction. I am viewing this month as an exploration in life and my writing as something a bit 'from the universe.' Each day, I keep the overall message and theme in the back of my mind as I allow my mind's gears to turn and my fingers to jot at the keyboard. So far, it has worked.
One thing I have learned during this last week of exploration: everyone has their own styles in life and maybe I am closer and closer to discovering one of mine, from a writing perspective.
Thus far it's been a great journey trying to keep away from the overindulgence or rather the basic indulgence of good wine, halloween chocolates and other junk food. But so far, I have been successful in those manners and will fight hard to stay on track until Thanksgiving.
I appreciate everyone's support and hope this update inspires someone, somewhere in the world.
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Update: Tuesday, November 16
I'm not sure this is just about writing a book anymore, or about being completely sober in a pool of late night partying and drinking like sailors in the town of Hollywood. Yesterday, I reached the half-way mark towards my goal of 32,000 words by claiming 16,333.
Writing each morning, afternoon or night has given me an escape from any problems and any tough days at work. It is sometimes difficult to find that burst of energy to write, when 40-50 hours of your week goes towards paying the bills, but this month is proving to me that is worth much more.
Each day that I am able to complete my words, grind throughout work, go to the gym and still be able to get other work done, I deem as a success and as a signifier that our levels of discipline can always evolve and grow.
By no means am I saying that writing an entire book in a month has changed me as a man; I am saying that the screws in my brain have started to turn a bit more.
It's quotes like these that keep me going:
"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."It's all worth a shot, right?
-Steve Jobs
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One Life, You Decide™
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Update: Tuesday, November 8I just finished today's writing and it's 8:56 in the morning. It feels good to have these words flow.
Writing is my catharsis.
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Sunday, November 6As you know, this month is National Novel Writing Month, which correlates to number one on my Year of 24 Bucketlist.
I just completed today's writing and I am happy to say that I am about a quarter into my goal of 32,000 words.
It feels great, absolutely great to be able to look back on this past week, and although I missed my very first day due to the flu, I began a journey towards a goal, in which I sometimes view as a task. You see, writing is something that sometimes comes easy for me, and other times, does not come at all. For this month, I am not looking to produce a New York Best Selling novel, but I am looking to unlock my brain in order to one day meet that larger goal.
What I envisioned as my novel a week ago took a dramatic turn the very first day and is continuing in that 'weird,' yet satisfying direction. I am viewing this month as an exploration in life and my writing as something a bit 'from the universe.' Each day, I keep the overall message and theme in the back of my mind as I allow my mind's gears to turn and my fingers to jot at the keyboard. So far, it has worked.
One thing I have learned during this last week of exploration: everyone has their own styles in life and maybe I am closer and closer to discovering one of mine, from a writing perspective.
Thus far it's been a great journey trying to keep away from the overindulgence or rather the basic indulgence of good wine, halloween chocolates and other junk food. But so far, I have been successful in those manners and will fight hard to stay on track until Thanksgiving.
I appreciate everyone's support and hope this update inspires someone, somewhere in the world.
One Life, You Decide™
PS. I stayed in both nights this weekend (something unheard of for me.) Now it's time to cook some cena.
It's time to begin.
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Wednesday, November 2
It's time to begin.
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Saturday, October 26
In just a few days, I will embark on a month long journey towards crossing off the first goal on my Year of 24 Bucketlist: to participate in National Novel Writing Month. Although I sometimes tend to be unproductive with my writing, I came across the website: www.nanowrimo.org, and was immediately attracted to it’s services such as the tracking system, morale partners and a network in which I would be able to connect with many like or unlike-minded individuals.
One of my favorite novels, ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ by Mitch Albom totals up to 31,983 words, which is substantially lower than the 60,000 word novels that many adults read these days. But none of that matters to me. The focus is on experience, execution and the liberation of my creative ideas. During National Novel Writing Month, I intend to write something along the same length and theme. Therefore, I must produce 1,066 words each day to reach my end goal.
You know what this is going to take? Discipline.
During the first 23 days of November, I will be giving up ALL alcoholic beverages, sweets, fried foods, and will be limiting the amount of times that I will eat out/party. Since November 24th is Thanksgiving Day, I will not deny the possibilities of drinking wine and eating myself into comatose with my loving family, but I will ensure that my daily words are written.
There have been many times when I have begun a small journey only to give up right before the finish line. With each day that I breathe and each year that I am blessed with, my goal is to inspire someone and also, to never, ever, ever, ever give up on something if my heart truly desires it.
Remember, if I do not complete this goal, $30 must be donated to the One Life Brand Foundation (I know you are eagerly awaiting the details on what exactly this is. Details coming soon :)
The countdown is on, wish me luck and support!
One Life, You Decide™
In just a few days, I will embark on a month long journey towards crossing off the first goal on my Year of 24 Bucketlist: to participate in National Novel Writing Month. Although I sometimes tend to be unproductive with my writing, I came across the website: www.nanowrimo.org, and was immediately attracted to it’s services such as the tracking system, morale partners and a network in which I would be able to connect with many like or unlike-minded individuals.
One of my favorite novels, ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ by Mitch Albom totals up to 31,983 words, which is substantially lower than the 60,000 word novels that many adults read these days. But none of that matters to me. The focus is on experience, execution and the liberation of my creative ideas. During National Novel Writing Month, I intend to write something along the same length and theme. Therefore, I must produce 1,066 words each day to reach my end goal.
You know what this is going to take? Discipline.
During the first 23 days of November, I will be giving up ALL alcoholic beverages, sweets, fried foods, and will be limiting the amount of times that I will eat out/party. Since November 24th is Thanksgiving Day, I will not deny the possibilities of drinking wine and eating myself into comatose with my loving family, but I will ensure that my daily words are written.
There have been many times when I have begun a small journey only to give up right before the finish line. With each day that I breathe and each year that I am blessed with, my goal is to inspire someone and also, to never, ever, ever, ever give up on something if my heart truly desires it.
Remember, if I do not complete this goal, $30 must be donated to the One Life Brand Foundation (I know you are eagerly awaiting the details on what exactly this is. Details coming soon :)
The countdown is on, wish me luck and support!
One Life, You Decide™
