It's February, and I forgot how SHORT this second month of the year is. Yikes! I better get cracking on some of those resolutions. So, at the one month mark, it's a good time to look at how those resolutions are going - and GRADE my progress (because it's ingrained in me to be afraid of grades).
1. Writing habits/schedule: Sadly, I'm having a hard time with this one. I'm having trouble figuring out when is the best time to insert my at-least-15-min of writing time. I'm not a morning person, so getting up early enough before work is 100% out of the question. Grade: F (I'm crying a little inside.)
2. Solaris short stories: I actually have until April to finish at least 2 of these, so... Okay, yeah, I haven't touched them. BUT I have figured out important plot points in one of them. I get points for that, right? Grade: I (for Incomplete because my deadline is still far in the future, and I've done some work on it - just not enough to be graded.)
3. Work on 2009 NaNo story: I'm actually working on this! Even though it's very slow and it involves a complete rehaul of the beginning, which is totally against NaNo rules but it's no longer NaNo, so there! Grade: C+/B-
4. Write down ideas somewhere: I did this! Then again, it's not like I've had many brilliant ideas this past month, so it wasn't hard. Grade: C (Hey, it's average work.)
5. Blog more: I'm doing pretty good with once a week! Not ready to move on to more than once a week consistently, but baby steps! Also, it would help if the OTHER PERSON around these parts would PIPE UP once in a while. She does more writing-related type work on a normal basis than I do! Ahem. Grade: B (For me, I'm doing pretty well with keeping this schedule.)
6. Read more: SO DONE. Actually, I might have to take a break. I think I'm starting to burn out from the unusual amount of consistent reading I've been doing. Don't get me wrong; I'm enjoying the reading and really like most of the books, but it gets tiring! I'll update my List of Books Read in a few days and share. Grade: A+
So um, these are totally some of the worst grades I've ever gotten. Ever. Have to shape up!
How are you doing with your goals/resolutions?
Solaris stories?
ReplyDeleteI resolved to read more, so I'm thinking of taking February off for reading (and Mardi Gras) since I'm at a stopping point for all my current projects.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to finish Hush, Hush soon and move onto The Maze Runner.
Good luck working on your resolutions!
David- I started some last year and never finished them. All of them involve the character Solaris. Don't know if she was in anything you've read of mine.
ReplyDeleteTere- Well, with Mardi Gras happening, I don't know how you could resist NOT taking Feb off to have fun and relax. :) I look forward to hearing about the books you're going to read. Thanks for the luck! (One can never have too much of it.)
I love how you're giving yourself grades for what you're doing! LOVE THAT.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hear you on not being a morning person. I just stay up later and pay for it the next day. Such is life.
Krispy, I'm not sure I've read any Solaris stories. Doesn't sound familiar. But, I haven't truly read anything of yours since CC, y'know? Send me some?
ReplyDeleteElana- I stay up and pay for it ALL THE TIME too. *SIGH*
ReplyDeleteDavid- Yeah, I think I only ever posted one about her on CC. Oh CC. I need to pop in there more often. I will send you some stories ONCE THEY ARE DONE. D: (Look, you're a source of motivation now!)