I hit 37k today in my erotic sci fi! I’m very excited about it, and am thinking it’ll probably end up closer to 45k in its finished state. My 1k a day is working fabulous for me. I’ll finish up probably in the next week or two and then…well, I’m not really sure what I’ll do with it. It’s entered in The Stroke of Midnight contest, because I’m curious to see what kind of feedback it garners. Hmm. I guess we shall see.
The other day I was out taking my brother to lunch for his birthday, and we dropped by the Borders and I saw my friend’s, Lacy Danes, book What She Craves on the shelf. She didn’t realize it was on the shelves yet, so I took a picture with my camera phone and sent it to her.
So my 30th birthday is coming up, the big 3-0. I’m not dreading it or bemoaning it like some in the group of my friends. I’m actually pretty excited. Do you realize how much pressure is off you? No one asks when you’re going to get married, because they’ve given up on you by now! They’re on to your younger cousin! :) Plus there’s no pressure to be out partying and living it up just because you’re single and in your twenties… People don’t look at you like your crazy when you say you haven’t worn makeup since the last writers conference.
Anyway, I had a point. Truly I did. To celebrate this entrance into my third decade, I wanted to do something fun and a little special. So Lacy and I, maybe a couple other friends I can recruit are going to see Teatro Zinzanni. Has anyone heard of that? Experienced it? Here’s the description: Teatro ZinZanni is a big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas. It’s a little on the pricey side, but I have a beer stein from Germany full of quarters I’ve been saving, and it’ll cover most of it.
Well, off to write a bit more… I’ve noticed people haven’t been blogging as much when I hopped around today. I feel so out of touch with what’s going on with everyone! Anyway, happy upcoming weekend.
Ah the wrist slitter birthday. Ain’t it grand.
I turn thirty-nine this year. Thirty -nine. Arrrrrrgggggghhhhhh.
Great job on the sci fi.
Love you honey.
My 30th will be in about 2 months. But I disagree with you about the lack of pressure, but maybe it’s different if you’re married but childless. Because I don’t get the pressure to marry, but as I get closer and closer to the Big 3-0, I keep hearing the famous “so when are you going to start a family?” symphony.
Ugh.
Congrats on the 39K!
You’re so disciplined, Shelli! I can’t wait to read this. :D
And I found turning thirty horribly traumatic. Forty was much easier — fun, actually, and very freeing.
I wish more than anything I could celebrate with you! That sounds like fun!
Have a great time celebrating. The only traumatic birthday I ever had was my 39th (yeah, I know, it’s supposed to be the 40th, but hey, I’m an early bird!)
Great job on the Sci-Fi . . . I have a paranormal entered into the Stroke of Midnight contest as well! Small world!
Anyway — we’ll be looking for a review on the Teatro ZinZanni!
I hope your 30s are incredible Shelli! Mine sucked, but so far 40 ROCKS!
Congrats on the wordcount. 1000 a day sounds like a good plan!
And dont moan! Im coming up on 31!! ;)
Congrats on the growing word count, Shelli! And I too hope that your 30s are outstanding!!! This July I’m headed towards 34. :)
Have a great weekend!
You’re gonna have a great bday! I just know it. ;)
And you’re rockin’ on the sci-fi baby. Yay!
Pam, good luck with your contest entry!
Amanada, yeah I can imagine the kids questions come in. My friend gets them all the time.
Jen, The wrist slitter bday. LOL!
Lil, We’ll party in Nationals to make up for it.
Isa, and Y, woo whoo! See You girls know what I’m talking about :)
Sam, you look so young in your pic!
Darn, missed Robin’s response. Disciplined works for me, otherwise I’ll sit around watching tv! LOL.