THINGS ARE WORKING OUT NICELY

I just got back from spending a day with the family, which is always nice. We ate at the restaurant where my sister is the head chef, so yeah, that was awesome. She works all the time and we never get to see her so actually being able to spend time with her, even though she was still working, was awesome.

I started reading through my first manuscript and I will start editing it soon. I only still have half of my manuscript. My second book is sort of on hold for the moment while I am reading through the first one. Now that I am reading it after taking a break from it for a couple of months, I can see where I have to change certain things or tweak it. I even bought me books about self-editing on writers digest.com to help me even further, but I already know exactly what has to change and what I have to take out.

Once again thank you for all the helpful advice from the writers digest community. They made my writing life so much easier.

BUSY DAY!

I had a very busy day today. I didn't really get a chance to write. But I have so many new ideas for my novel that I have a problem switching off. I had to take a few sleep aids that my Doctor had prescribed me a few months ago, but I refused to take before, just so that my brain can rest long enough for me to get a decent nights sleep. Believe it or not my brain still goes on thinking when I attempt to sleep. Resulting in me being very groggy and tired, which is bad for my writing.

But when the inspiration hits it is hard to ignore and these days I don't ignore it at all. I had done enough ignoring when I quite writing for 4 years and I still regret that decision to this day. I have wasted so much time doing things I thought I liked, when in reality I turned my back on the only thing I ever loved doing and that had gotten me through the worst times of my life, my writing. So, no more regrets!

When I feel like writing, even when it is 02:00 am, I write. I love it! And even now, when I read other aspiring writers blogs and see, that like me they also struggle to cope with wanting to be writers and having other priorities in life, I suddenly feel comforted and honoured to be part of their writing worlds . And let me tell you these ladies write fantastic and realistic posts that make me proud to be an aspiring writer.

As you can see I have been very busy today chatting up a storm. And I truly just get carried away. Maybe I should use this energy on my novel.

WINE COURSE

Man, does my head hurt! I have finished my preliminary wine course and it went well. A few people were actually friendly and they chatted to me, so I didn't end up in the corner by myself as usual (thank goodness). The theory was very informative as it should be and for once the people weren't a problem. But the actual tasting of the wine...Now there was a big problem! I am not a big drinker and even though I used a spittoon, I ended up with a headache from hell and very rosy cheeks. I wore a scarf to the class, but halfway through I ended up getting rid of it. I was suddenly so hot and uncomfortable that I could barely focus. Not to mention that I had a hard time smelling and tasting what the lecturer suggested.

But I enjoyed it and most importantly I learned a lot. My exam is the 14Th of July, so I still have to finish that before I can really breath again. Oh, and a few people actually gave me advice on how to get a job on a wine estate. I don't mind pouring wine for tourists for a living. It will be a lot better then being an unemployed aspiring writer. Don't get me wrong, I would love to just write and make that my life, but in reality I can't. I have to be a big girl.

ECLIPSE: REVIEW

FANTASTIC! That is all I can say. I loved the movie, even though it wasn't exactly like the book. It was funny and mooshy at exactly the right times and the acting was good. But if you are not a fan of the Stephenie Meyer books, then you won't like the movie. Then again, my brother didn't read the books and he hated the previous two movies, but he actually liked this movie, so it is guy friendly and there is hope for him yet.

I can't wait to go see it again. I am just waiting for the craziness to calm down first. Last night people were pushing and shoving to get into the cinema and yes, we did have booked seats. Getting into the cinema alive was about the only unpleasant thing.

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Just a thought

If I had a boyfriend like him, I would be smiling too.

I would still be smiling.

So, I say why choose? Have them both! But only when its these two though. Kristen Stewart is so lucky. (Sigh)

REALLY EXCITED

I am really excited! I can't wait to watch eclipse tonight. I hope it is going to be awesome.

I forgot to mention that I will also be attending an introductory wine course tomorrow. I am doing the course so that I can broaden my spectrum for a job. Yes, I really want to be a writer, but that doesn't give me an income, so I have to do the one job to pay for another. It is a sacrifice I am willing to make.

So wish me luck for tomorrow. I don't know anyone there and it is a full day course. It is times like these I wish I wasn't so weird.