Too Exhausted - Trying to Travel

Right.

I'm super distracted right now. I had something all planned out, but in the end it's the end of the day and this is all I've got.


So much school.

So much work.


Yes, I'm grateful to be busy.


Side note: I'm going to start a GoFundMe sometime in the near month. I'm trying to do a semester abroad and the fees are.....insane.


That's all I've got.


Now I've got to get some laundry done, pack and prepare for a trip.



Suggestions?

WIP Week - Outlining

Right, well let me tell you about my writing style.

I get the story in my head. When I'm in the mood (or the zone) I write/type depending on what I prefer. I NEVER outline. Not even when I was supposed to do so in high school.

The last some odd years - basically since middle school - I've had this story idea in my head. I'm not ashamed to admit it began with a fanfiction for Lord of the Rings, spanning into Pirates of the Caribbean, Van Helsing, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Over the course of those many, many years it has evolved into something far more frustrating and life/mind consuming. (It may be a miracle I managed to stay sane for so long.)

Now, to this outline.

I realized that this massive fanfiction had an excellent plot, great locations, interesting tech, and a bunch of characters ripe for the picking. Only....they weren't their fictional characters anymore.

Through the course of years the characters left behind their rather copyrighted persona and became something more original. It was a miracle.

So I spent a few hours (yup, hours) going through the story. I made an outline for the first time in forever.

(.....yup....good luck getting that song outta your head.)

Right now it's at seven (7) pages, and I'm still not even close to being done with it.

The only issue I now face.

Writing.

I have 2 1/2 pages written out, but I'm taking my time in doing so. I did set a deadline to have chapter one done by the 15 of April. See how well that didn't turn out? Life happens, and we can't always keep up. (Well, I'd be more inclined to do so if I was getting paid for it. Or if I had an editor or a BETA reader.)

Huzzah for being a free writer!

Here's a little snippet of my outline for WIP week!

THE LIEBRARY

-Liebrary houses ancient books, of magic, obscure, rare finds

- A group of Magicians were in charge of keeping it

- They abused the power in the books

(Possible ghost of the past in charge of it now)

What's something that you are working on? Would you be interested in reading my novel, piece by piece?

Travel Plans

Since week one of each month is a freebie for me, I've decided to write today about traveling.

When traveling anywhere there are a few things that we need. Things that simply can't be left at home. Here's a list (YAY a list!) of things that I will not travel without - maybe you too?


1. Pillow

Here me out. Traveling with your own personal pillow(s) is important. It's the difference between a good night's rest and sheer unrest. When traveling by car I always make certain my body pillow is with me - perfect for sleeping, and rather perfect as a regular cushion.

2. Toothbrush

I put this as number two, because you can literally ask at any hotel desk and they will have one for you. (They also do this with razors, soap, and small items.) Though I do prefere my own, so I make certain it's in it's own little travelling case along with toothpaste, floss, and facial towel.

3. Extra Underware

(Heh, bet you thought I'd post a picture of underwear...yeah, right.)
How many times have you heard you mom tell you, "Wear clean underwear in case of an accident!" Well - it's always smart to add a few extra pair, in case of storms or lost luggage. It's also smart to keep a pair in your carry-on, should you be flying.

4. Cords

Nothings is worse than being without power. Well, unless you charged your device, then forgot the cords to full charge it back up again. These are items I usually wait until the last minute to pack, that way they are on top, right inside, and easy to reach.

5. Laptop/Cell

While it's sheer confusion to me how one could travel without a phone (I mean, really?), carrying a laptop for work is almost as vital as your phone. If you're flying it has to be in your carry-on, and within easy reach when passing through TSA. I always keep mine handy, in any case, whether or not I'm flying or driving. It's easy to take with me, that way I can dump any photos I've taken with my phone so that I can have more room to take photos.

6. Small Bottles

You can pick up a pack of small bottles at the Dollar Tree. I use them to carry shampoo, conditioner, and other things when flying. They are within the limit (though double check the size!) to get through TSA. And you can continue to reuse them after a quick washing.



What are some things you can't travel without? The number one thing that goes into your pack? Or the final one that gets put on top?

A New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This year has had a rocky start off (personally). Though it has greatly improved today.

2017

It should be an excellent new year. There are plenty of opportunities for improvement, change, travel, and learning new things. I am ready for the things ahead of me.

A few things that I've planned for myself - call them a Resolution if you must - I will call them a plan:

1) Finish a complete rough draft of my novel

     This has been a project between myself and another person - whom I'm co-writing it with.

2) Travel

      I know this is what everyone has on their bucket list, but I intend to do more of. There are a few places that I want to go - and I have high intentions of getting a passport soon.

3) Finish some art projects

      There are a few that I have on the line. Some that are taking time to get through, but I feel that this could be a great year for finishing things.

4) Read at least 25 books

      Last year I had a challenge set on goodreads.com for 15. I knocked it out of the park with 28. I think 25 this year is a reasonable goal.

What are some of your projects, or resolutions for this year?

Are you ready to knock 2017 out of the park?