I always seem to forget how grueling the last week of the semester is. And mine really is not that bad! The fact that it is my last week as an undergraduate student both motivates me and then takes away all motivation. It's like when you're coming up on that finish line. Do you run at full speed all the way through and then slow down once you've crossed, or do you start slowing down before you've reached that ending? Unfortunately, I have a tendency to be indecisive. But it looks like I'm slowing down, which then makes it so much harder when I need to do a little sprint, write a paper here, read some chapters there, etc.
I haven't been as good this week about staying on top of my word count. I'm much more motivated to do my creative writing, but then the fact that I still have some academic work to do kind of kills my drive. After tonight and tomorrow night, though, pretty much all of my academic paper-writing work should be done! And Saturday is going to be dedicated almost entirely to the creative aspect.
Also, the Christina Perri and Birdy concert was awesome! I was so excited to see Birdy! But then I found out that they weren't selling any Birdy shirts, and that was a little sad. The music was great though! I even recorded "Skinny Love" live so that I can listen to it and remember being there.
These are some of my favorites:
Birdy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNzCDt2eidg - Skinny Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBKfy0FwUC8 - Wings
Christina Perri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yaoMjaAmE - Human
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeW0Sl0tNS8 - Arms
General Conference was big too, this weekend. I was in Salt Lake City on Saturday for the concert and then on Sunday to see the last session of General Conference. Phew, busy weekend, but packed with a lot of good things.
I remember now how much creative writing makes me want to write songs too. It might also have to do with the fact that I went to an awesome concert this last weekend. I'm not really pursuing anything with my songwriting, but I do like it. And I want to do a couple of open mic nights, maybe, before I leave for NYC. If I do sign up for any open mic nights, I'll let you know!
One more week! And then no more classes!!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
The Fault in Our Stars
I couldn't even wait a whole day to read this book. I bought it yesterday, and then I think I ate it for lunch. Actually, yes, now that I think of it, that's the truth. I'm only realizing now that I am rather hungry, and it is entirely John Green's fault that I read my way through lunch and didn't even care.
It's everything that I wish I could write. In these past few minutes after I finished the book, I can only describe my feelings as breathless. It's the best feeling in the world, and it's always how I want to feel when I've finished a book.
And, it's given me a clever phrase to think when I can't figure out what to say, "My thoughts are stars I can't fathom into constellations."
This is exactly why I want to be a writer, and if I can't be a writer, then I'm going to be an editor. More books like this one need to exist. My advice is, if you haven't read this book yet, stop whatever you're doing (eating, sleeping, nothing) because you won't care about whatever is was that you were doing until you finally read all the way through to that final page.
And now, I must to go because I really am starving.
It's everything that I wish I could write. In these past few minutes after I finished the book, I can only describe my feelings as breathless. It's the best feeling in the world, and it's always how I want to feel when I've finished a book.
And, it's given me a clever phrase to think when I can't figure out what to say, "My thoughts are stars I can't fathom into constellations."
This is exactly why I want to be a writer, and if I can't be a writer, then I'm going to be an editor. More books like this one need to exist. My advice is, if you haven't read this book yet, stop whatever you're doing (eating, sleeping, nothing) because you won't care about whatever is was that you were doing until you finally read all the way through to that final page.
And now, I must to go because I really am starving.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Epic April
Guess what? It looks like I'm not the only one who wanted to declare this a novel writing month. It's called Camp Nanowrimo!
https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in
I'll still think of it as my personal novel writing month, but I'm totally registered in the camp. Yesterday, I was able to write a grand total of (ta-da) 812 words. Yeah, it's not my 2,000 that I was shooting for, but given that I only had 45 minutes to write yesterday, I'd say that's not bad. I've manipulated my schedule a little for today and tomorrow, so I think (I hope anyway) that I can hit my target word count.
It was kind of funny last night as I was trying to write. For a minute or two I just stared at the page and thought, why the heck am I not typing? Then I remembered that I needed to do my routine! I have to do what I call a free write before I begin story writing. It's like a massive word dump. The only rules are that I can't stop typing (it has to be as fast as I can) and I can't use the backspace. It helps me get out anything that might be stopping me from writing, and it helps the editor in me relax and have fun.
Also, I saw Divergent yesterday, and I have to say that I enjoyed the movie much better than the book. It was very well adapted for the screen. The characters had better development, and the story flowed better together. I approve!
And, one last announcement: NATHAN FILLION IS COMING TO COMIC CON!!!! I bought my tickets a couple of months ago for Comic Con, the fan experience in Salt Lake City coming up this month. I found out just last night that Nathan Fillion (for all of you Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Castle fans out there) will be there!! I have to get a picture. April is pretty much going to be the best month ever. Two concerts (Christina Perri & Birdy, and Ingrid Michaelson), Comic Con, and my graduation!! Oh, and I'm also shooting for finishing a novel! How about that.
https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in
I'll still think of it as my personal novel writing month, but I'm totally registered in the camp. Yesterday, I was able to write a grand total of (ta-da) 812 words. Yeah, it's not my 2,000 that I was shooting for, but given that I only had 45 minutes to write yesterday, I'd say that's not bad. I've manipulated my schedule a little for today and tomorrow, so I think (I hope anyway) that I can hit my target word count.
It was kind of funny last night as I was trying to write. For a minute or two I just stared at the page and thought, why the heck am I not typing? Then I remembered that I needed to do my routine! I have to do what I call a free write before I begin story writing. It's like a massive word dump. The only rules are that I can't stop typing (it has to be as fast as I can) and I can't use the backspace. It helps me get out anything that might be stopping me from writing, and it helps the editor in me relax and have fun.
Also, I saw Divergent yesterday, and I have to say that I enjoyed the movie much better than the book. It was very well adapted for the screen. The characters had better development, and the story flowed better together. I approve!
And, one last announcement: NATHAN FILLION IS COMING TO COMIC CON!!!! I bought my tickets a couple of months ago for Comic Con, the fan experience in Salt Lake City coming up this month. I found out just last night that Nathan Fillion (for all of you Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Castle fans out there) will be there!! I have to get a picture. April is pretty much going to be the best month ever. Two concerts (Christina Perri & Birdy, and Ingrid Michaelson), Comic Con, and my graduation!! Oh, and I'm also shooting for finishing a novel! How about that.
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