Sunday 21 February 2016

The story so far

Is it too late to say happy new year? Not quite sure of the protocol, and I am quite sure that it probably is, being February. But the sentiment of good wishes is there anyway. One of my new year resolutions is to try to blog more regularly so we will see how that goes. 8 weeks in and this is the first so.......

So Christmas came and went, strange and sad without my dad but a good Christmas nonetheless. And Santa (aka Hubby) brought me an IPad, which is helping as it makes my writing that much more portable. I can edit on the go now - massively helpful. I am so determined to make sure that my new book doesn't have the errors of the first that I am painstakingly editing and it's taking AN AGE! Had a few days in a log cabin over the new year, visited Centre Parcs at half term and spent some of the time writing and editing so result! I came across the article below and did a quick word count of unnecessary words.....oh dear. Back to the beginning again. But then, just because it's on the Internet, does that make it true?  I have used it as a guide anyway....

Useless words in writing

Also came across the picture below, which pretty much sums me up where writing is concerned. I'm sure I'm not the only one!

After the Annus Horriblus, I am hoping for better things this year. I stepped tentatively into the new year, reluctant to leave Dad in the past and cautious of being too optimistic, which isn't like me at all. Since Christmas....

  • Santa has returned my sense of humour, which is not always appropriate but my loved ones get me so that's what's important 
  • My muscles are slowly getting back to normal but getting back to the gym is still proving to be a challenge!
  • My brain still won't switch off...I think I was asking for a lot there
  • I am editing like mad 
We had my daughters 21st birthday and had an amazing weekend of parties and surprises. And my sisters and I are planning a charity gala night to raise money for the hospice who cared for my dad.

Still to do...
Reorganise blog site ( long story. You'll see)
Gym????
Finish book
Blog more regularly
Learn how to use IPad properly
Not make a fool of myself in the shopping centre. (Long story again....for next time!)

Till next time -health and happiness to all 
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