Windows of Winter

So world that I rein over, how have you been? Not very busy I see, but nor have I. There is much to be said and some I don't wish to write. But as of late I have been having a horrid time trying to get words to flow out from me. My neglected nano stands as proof of that. But, for the sake of this world, I'll try.
Let's start of with the worst of it. My parents were in a car crash and the blame was really owed to the snow. That time was the scariest in my life. I had so much doubt and I had more fears then I ever had before. But, thankfully, both of my parents are fine now. Well not fine just yet, but on their way. They are both home and working again. And that is all that matters. Because of that accident, my family's trip to New York was canceled.
But even with our canceled trip, winter break started off early with the second snow day of the year. On which Catey and I got stuck in the snow twice along with Kory and Dani on the second time. It was quite fun after a while. Some random guys pushed us out the first time. Cheers to them, they did a good deed. And the second time we had a shovel ready. And so winter break began. A short while later my friends and I exchanged our secret santa gifts. I received a bracelet and chocolates. After many canceled plans, I finally got to see my out of town boyfriend to give him my Christmas gift (he ordered mine in the mail and it has not arrived yet...stupid mail). I gave him a lanyard for his new keys to his new car, a hat (which is apparently a tradition now), two mixed Cd's for his musical education, and some cologne (best smell on earth). I did well if I do say so myself!
My Christmas was...not the best. But it went as well as to be expected. Catey and I picked out some movies for ourselves and were surprised with our traditional jewelry from our parents. I got a beautiful garnet necklace. And I surprised everyone with gifts I had bought for them (Thank you Emmy). I think they all enjoyed them. Then we watched movies, a very merry Christmas for us.
And now here I am on the eve of New Years Eve. I have a party to go to today, but nothing planned for the actual New Year's. Odd...I hope that changes. I am on the very threshold of 2009 and all I can think about is all that I should have done by now. I had plans for this break - my nano, drarry, math project, my painting - and most are left hardly touched. I find I am more worried about the end of winter break then the end of 2008. I'm always a bit late in realizing the coming of a new year. So it's best to state my resolutions now...
-First off, finish my nano by February. This seems unattainable at this point, but so did nano!
-Second, blog and journal more often. Journal at least once a week. Blog maybe once every 2 weeks. Keep the writing going, I want a career out of this.
-Third, hang out with friends who will actually be here next year, but still stay tight with the seniors (especially the ones who read this!)
-Forth quit smoking and drinking...oh wait I haven't even started! Sweet! One down! Haha
-Fifth keep in shape
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And there you are! Hopefully I will actually attain some of these goals! Wish me luck!
C

Reflexions On Nanowrimo

Good morning my world!
So now it comes down to the talk on national writers month. Amazing, my first time trying it, I made the 50,000 word quota! I find this a huge acomplishment! There were so many times when I thought my goal was unattainable, but here I am now a winner! There is no greater feeling (that may be a bit of an exaggeration)!
Unfortunetly I did not beat my friend Dani, but she was extemely deicated and desevered to win. I tie with my friend Alyssa, because I met the 50,000 words first and she had them all typed first. We both agreed on second place. A good compromise, I think.
Yet look at me noe. Here I am in December and my story is nowhere near finished. And I am having the hardest time getting back to it. There seems to be not enough hours in the day. But that is not possible because of the amazing quota I reached last month. I have to get back into my writing mode! My dear writing pal Alyssa gave me the advice to read through my stroy completely, edit, and then begin writing again. I have decided to take it. At the moment I am at a crucial point in the story and must make it perfect!Wish me luck! My characters thank you!