Writing words, cleaning up oatmeal, seeing dead people. *shrugs* All in a week's work! #FridayFeed #WIP

Friday Feed . . . Doing things and stuff.

Call me Karen. (writing words)

You know how sometimes you have just-keep-writing-crap-for-the-sake-of-writing days and then somewhere along the way you have fantastic-awesome-all-the-feels-good-writing days? Well, I'm happy to say, this week has been full of the latter. 

It's definitely not always like that, but when it is, it's important to savor it. Wrap it up in your arms and squeeze, squeeze, squeeze. Mmmm...

I'm so truly, madly, deeply in love with this story. Now you're thinking Savage Garden...when was the last time that happened, am I right? 

Anyway. There are plenty of crap days out there. But when the awesome ones come around, enjoy them. 

Writing, for me, really is about the journey.

Luke, I am your mother. (kiddo corner)

This week I went to check out a church preschool that an acquaintance recommended. Really liked the director, the program, and am thinking it'd be fun for Lukey to get his social butterfly on. So when he's two, he might be packing his little bookbag and heading to preschool for a couple hours, twice a week. 

Pix for your viewing pleasure . . . 

Just keep swimming. (all the randomness) 

I'm obsessed with the show Dead Like Me. It's like grim reapers are part of a supernatural temp-agency. Really well scripted and acted. (Is there a book series it was based on??) Have you watched it? But it leads me to this question... How, HOW, is there only TWO seasons?? While The Vampire Diaries is seriously on like season a thousand?? 

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, the next Fever book is out. HOLLA. My FAVE urban fantasy series. Love me some Karen Marie Moning. She's so talented!

Enjoy my Friday Feed? Here's more to delight you.

15 January 

8 January

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Stepping on Legos . . . karen

Cozy, comfy, cheap. The three Cs of sock shopping. #AmazonPrime #productreview #Snoozies

Try It Tuesday . . . Wherein I review things and stuff.

Warmth + Style = Perfect mates

I heart Snoozies.

Today's product: Snoozies foot coverings 

Where to find: I've been given a pair for Christmas and purchased a pair, both from Amazon. But I've seen them all up on the interwebs.

Average cost: $10.99 to $12.99 (Found a pair, size Small, on sale for $7.99 at Hanes.)

Lasts: Depends on how often you wear/wash them. (I'm going on day 21 of daily wearing the ones I received as a gift--no washing yet for this pair.)

Karen's rating: 

Snoozies are like the fuzziest-most-softest-sock-ever meets a bedroom slipper, only uber flexible and slip-proof.

Note FOUR red balloons go by: This is due to the fact that the sizing was off. I wear a US size 9 shoe, which the Snooize chart suggested I get a size Large. That was wayyy too big--even after washing them. A Medium was a perfect fit. They do stretch out a tiny bit after a couple wears, and they will shrink a tad after washing them.

Have you slipped on a pair? What say you?

Wanna see more red balloons go by? Thought so. Check out my previous reviews*

*Reviews are my own opinions, I am not paid to promote any items.

Nongshim Shin Noodles

Nivea Lotion

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Click your heels together three times . . . karen

A pantser, a plotter, and a psychic walk into a library... #writemotivation #amwriting #WIP

Monday Motivation . . . Writerly things and stuff.

Are you a pantser or a plotter? Or some kind of hybrid, like me? Sometimes being a writer makes me feel like a psychic looking into a crystal ball. I can see bits and pieces but not the entire picture.

When I'm really lucky, I can see the opening scene and the ending. But, let's face it, my luck ain't that great. Ha. So, I have to either wing it or try and plot it.

Depending on my mood and the personality of the story I'm writing, I'll know how to get started and maintain momentum.

Most of the time I have an overall idea for a story. A hook, if you will. Then, the characters will either whisper sweet nothings in my ear, or I have to go diggin' around in the deep, dark, crevices of my fertile mind for the little darlings.

Once I have a glimpse at the character's goal, motivation, and conflict I start writing. Flyin' by the seat of my pants, baby.

 

Around chapter three, I yank out my handy dandy plot structure chart by Michael Hauge. Love him, btw. Normally, this ignites more ideas, and the picture in my crystal ball becomes a little less fuzzy.

Sometimes, I really wish I could be the Queen of Plotting Land, but, that's just not me. And ya know what? That's okay.

There's no right or wrong way to eat a Reese's--I mean, write a book. Same thing.

How do you do it?

Want some more motivation? Who doesn't? Check out my other Monday posts.

Lie vs. Lay

Word Count Goal

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Fueled by coffee and brownies . . . karen

*sings* I will, I will, write you. And other legendary things I did this week. Go ahead, click that link. #amwriting

Friday Feed . . . Doing things and stuff.

Call me Karen. (writing words)

Crossed over the 10k word mark in my work-in-progress on Tuesday! Started writing this book mid-December of last year. So, so, sooo very excited about it. I'm being uber secretive with this one, because top secret stuff is top secret. Tease. Yup, I know. Bwahaha

Just wish I could write as fast as Jim Carey in this GIF. LOL Oh well. I am happy to report that meeting my daily word count is going well. I've actually gone over it on a couple days. Yay!

Luke, I am your mother. (kiddo corner)

Because I know you've been waiting with baited breath, Lukey's diaper rash has finally cleared up! Phew. Let's hope that doesn't happen again (wishful thinking). 

He is currently trying to use his words more. We always tell the #demonpup (Rusty) goodnight before bed, and on the way up the stairs Lukey turns back, waves, and says: Nigh, nigh, Russy. Cue the feels. All of them. :D

Pix for your viewing pleasure . . . 

Reading is FUN

Just keep swimming. (all the randomness)

Got over 100K page views on my blog this week! Whaa?? Super pumped. 

Been a busy week for this bee. In between all the usual work-at-home mom things (AKA cleaning, cooking, finding lost items), I've been blogging, taking care of a sickly Hubs (had a cold but is better now), writing all the words, brunching with friends (cos you know that one is suuuuch a chore), going to the toddler reading program at the library, and hosting TWO playdates. It's been a productive week, if I do say so myself. 

In order to unwind I dashed out and bought some colored pencils and markers, cos this gal is gettin' her coloring on. Oh yeah, baby. How else does one adult?

OHHH, DID YOU KNOW???

Friends is gonna have a reunion episode on the 21st of February. WOWZA. I know. Check it out.

Ohhh times two. Do you read theSkimm?

What is it? Glad you asked.

It's "the daily e-mail newsletter that gives you everything you need to start your day. We do the reading for you and break down the latest news and information with fresh editorial content."

That's a mouthful. Basically, it's world news summed up in a hilariously tactful way. Cos let's face it...the news can be pretty dark, depressing, and oh-my-gawd-that-is-happening-what-why-FML most of the time.

Anywho, be like me, sign-up for the daily email. It's how I start my mornings. And coffee, of course.

Enjoy my Friday Feed? Here's more to delight you.

8 January

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Waiting for the sleeping dragon to awaken . . . karen

It's hot. It's hot. It's hot in here. There must be a noodle in the atmosphere. Delicious, baby. #productreview

Try It Tuesday . . . Wherein I review things and stuff.

I'm all about food. Looking at it. Talking about it. Eating it.

So naturally, I was interested when the Hubs said he'd ordered a box of fancy ramen noodles. 

My first thought though was: Um, I ate ramen in college, and it was less than mediocre. But then! we got them two days later in the mail (via magic AKA Amazon Prime) and OMG, new addiction. Yeah, I eat them for lunch at least five times a week.

Today's product: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black Noodle Soup (that's a mouthful)

Where to find it: I've only purchased them on Amazon, but I'm sure the interwebs can locate them elsewhere.

Average cost: $2.42 per bag or $.53 per ounce

Lasts: Depends on how many you eat per day

Karen's rating: 

So why is it so cool??? Welllll, it's HOT actually. (Couldn't resist.) Anyway, hot AND spicy. The brand has a medium-ish heat level also. But I digress. They taste amazing! I add avocado, frozen peas, corn, and these little cilantro/chicken dumplings to mine because yum. They are delish au naturel though too.

Have you tried it? What say you?

Wanna see more red balloons go by? Thought so. Check out my previous reviews!

Nivea Lotion

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Let them eat soup . . . karen