The Happiness Thread

I joined the signature word count club, too! haha, maybe being accountable to all on WF will get me more motivated to up my word count every day. Don't get me wrong, it's not a chore or forcing it or anything, it's just one of those things that I love to do but don't always feel like getting started on (like working out).

 

I'm over-the-moon ready to jump around the house screaming and crying.

In less than 24 hours I became part of a HP Fanatics blogtour from July 18-22, my first chapter of Illumine went viral on my blog and through Twitter, and I gained a small group of followers and friends.

I can't stop smiling. My face is going to be permanently stuck like this. And I'm perfectly okay with that.

 

I think I'll try that too. Having it in my face all day will probably motivate me more.

Anyway, the midnight sun is up! Though since I live pretty south in Norway, it goes down at 11:30 pm, then comes up again at 2:30 am. You must fall asleep within that period of time, or it's just too bright outside. Lol, that was totally not my point. My point was, me and my bff was in the park all evening, writing. Then we noticed the playground was empty, so we went to swing. Then we played in the jungle gym, then waded in the fointain. Then I drove home and it was 11 pm. I thought it was no later that nine. Had a lot of fun reliving my childhood.

I have no idea what that is, but it sounds cool.

 

^Hey! I'll do that too

And I'm happy because I have the next two days off. Eee! Writing for me...

 

I'm off work and have time to relax, finally.

 

^ Always a relieving feeling.

I've finally pulled myself into my revisions and forward-writing. The word count moves up!

 

I'm happy. I've recently overcome a huge obstacle to fulfilling my long-term goals...I can't say anything more, but this will vastly improve my life.

 

One of my stories has been shortlisted for inclusion in an anthology!

I was getting annoyed at how long they've taken to reply, but apparently they've had over 800 submissions, so I suppose I can cut them some slack.

Really hoping I get accepted on this- I haven't had an acceptance so far this year, and it's starting to grate a little.

 

I hope you get accepted too!

 

I bet you will!

I wrote 1,000 words last night. It's lower than my usual word count, but I really wasn't feeling it, so I forced myself to do "at least 100 so I can just say I did something," and it turned into 1,000.

 

I am really proud of my daughter. She has hardly been at school this term, as she has been very ill again, but this morning we spoke with her extension program teacher, and she has given us a heap of work for Amity to do over the term break (which she is very eager to get to work on mind) and then after that, we received a phone call from her pre-primary teacher to inform us she was receiving a gold certificate, and has to turn up for assembly Friday morning. I had no idea what the gold certificate was, and was later informed that each term they give 3 of these certificates out at the end of the term for the high achievers. It is apparently a really big honor to receive one. I'm really proud of her. Can't wait to find out what it is for.

Anyways, I'm sorry I'm never around anymore, but my life is very hectic, in a very good way. I do so hope everyone is doing well. Hugs to all.

 

I was wondering where you went, Tor.

Glad things are doing well there.

 

I was right here the entire time. Well... not HERE here, but there here. At home here. lol

 

My Dad has been up visiting for a few days, which has been good.

Also, he bought me a new phone as an early birthday present, replacing the one that had the "accident" with the peppermint tea So it's been a good couple of days.

 

That's awesome ^.

Torana, congratulations to Amity!!!!

 

That lovely feeling when you finally get to rest your aching feet and feed your hungry stomach after work. Yeah, I love it.

 

Exactly what you said, just with my girlfriend giving me a foot massage and making me spaghetti instead of having to do it myself. Bliss. Complete bliss.

 

And feeling rested and relaxed too.

 

Wordcounted my in-progress novel today to find that I'm just over half finished with 44,000 words done. Wheee!

 

I'm really glad that I've found a new forum to be a part of. It's been far too long since I've found a great one like this

 

I'm really happy that work went so well tonight and that I have tomorrow off!

 

yay Gigi!

I'm so happy to be friends with you guys on WF. I'm blessed with an amazing network here for encouragement, reviews etc and it's a fun place to be while multitasking with my novel writing.

would post something less sappy but I'm doing boring budget stuff, not anything to write the happy thread about

looking forward to helping bff move into her apartment tomorrow. She's getting her own place and leaving 3 obnoxious roommates from the old apartment behind.

 

Sometimes I'm struck by how amazingly kind and sweet my boyfriend is. Now is one of those times. I'm so lucky to have him in my life.

EDIT: Also, apparently one of my Mum's ex-boyfriends just called her from Rome (of all places), and has recently gotten published. He's apparently happy to help me with my own writing.

That's oddly, and awesomely, convenient.

 

Dizzy, aww. Congrats!

I wrote 1,000 words thus far this sitting and am still kicking and in The Mode.

 

I got to go see a movie last night. Been months since I last saw anything. Btw transformers 3 is my favorite of all three.