I am not saddened one bit by how pathetic that looks, because what I accomplished instead has opened up my mind and got the blood pumping in my brain. Also, if I start feeling guilty now, I won't ever finish this thing. So there.
Some ground rules for myself:
1. Stop asking stupid questions. (i.e. Why did I sign up for this? What if 500 words of crap everyday amounts to nothing but a bigger pile of crap instead of a refined and presentable poop? Can't I just start over next week?)
2. Pay attention to the signs. Good and bad. Don't beat yourself up for them. Just accept, learn, let go, move on, do a dance, get it down on paper.
3. Cheer up, emo kid. Writing is fun! So is life! And kissing. Kiss your hand if you have to. It'll make you feel better.
4. Start asking awesome questions. It may finally be time to gather up your balls and start interviewing family members. They are the keepers of the stories you most want to know and tell. Find your history and remake it.
One bazillion days to go! Tonight I will up the ante to 1500 words. Cake.
My New Year's resolution in 2011 is to finally be a real writer. This is one of the tools I will use to accomplish this goal. Mostly, it is a place that will serve to remind me that this is what I love to do... even when I just want it to be done.
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