Monday, November 27, 2017

I Got Nothing, or The November-NaNo Blues

This November and this NaNo are kicking my butt. My energy level is so low that the tortoises could beat me in a foot race. (And yes, I know they have four feet to my two but you get my point.) And my creative well is so dry . . . .  I can't come up with a good way to finish that sentence.

So, instead of more blather from me, I thought I'd share some more of my favorite comics from over at Introvert Doodles.












(Marzi's book is available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon and would make a great gift for the holidays. I already own it and love it! And the only thing I get from talking about any of it, is the joy that comes from sharing something creative and fun.)

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How's your November? If you participated in NaNo, how was it? Think you could beat the tortoises in a foot race? (You might think twice if you've seen them hustle after a banana....)

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  1. Love those cartoons - I relate to many of them, right now!

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    1. I know that it's not actually about macaroni, but it always makes me want pasta. :)

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  3. Only 3 more days to November. :)

    I'm thinking of creating a pre-approved list of acceptable questions. LOL

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    1. I'm really hoping this dragging feeling doesn't carry over into December....

      I'm pretty sure my list of acceptable questions would include topics such as books, TV shows, movies and dessert. :)

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  4. I love those introvert doodles :-) NaNo was a bit of a disaster for me this year.

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    1. I pushed through NaNo and won - still need to verify my word count though - but it was a definite struggle.

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  5. Sorry to hear that NaNo's got you down. Illness has put a roadblock in my progress. It's a bit hard to write when you can't keep your eyes open. But I liked the cartoons. :)

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    1. Sorry to hear about your roadblock! I am glad you were able to keep your eyes open long enough to enjoy the cartoons. :)

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  6. The nothing NaNo Blahs are perfectly understandable. However, you've overcome that condition beautifully with your comics. Thanks for the chuckles.

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  7. Only a few days of November left. Hope you find some bit of energy to finish strong.

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    1. I finished and won NaNo - barely! - but I'm a little worried these blahs are going to extend into December. :o

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  8. I love the cartoons, could not stop laughing.

    Congrats on winning NaNo!

    Yes, even I feel the tortoises are faster than me.

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    1. Thanks, Rachna! And I'm glad the cartoons gave you some laughs. :)

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  9. I'm going to reach the 50,000 NaNoWriMo goal this year. As of this morning, I only have 2,065 words to go, so it's even possible I could finish today. Assuming I don't lollygag or dawdle, of course. :D

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    2. So what are you doing over here??!! Get back to writing! Go! Finish it! :)

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  10. Hang in there! Just a couple more days. As an introvert myself, I love love love the introvert cartoons. I am heading into high anxiety season, but I'm finding my way in my own WIP.

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    1. They really are great cartoons!

      So glad to hear you're finding your way with your WiP. Keep going! :)

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  11. I'm glad you shared; I'd never heard of the cartoon. So funny.

    I hope you're feeling more energetic soon. I think the holidays can drain muscles and brain cells.

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    1. So glad you enjoyed them! I totally recommend her website/book. :)

      My muscles and brain cells feel like mush!

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  12. Hey, aren't you kicking butt on NaNoWriMo? I seem to recall you finished early. EARLY. Some of us still have miles to go before we sleep.

    And yeah, I feel like I've been ran over by a truck that then backed up and ran over me again. But NaNo always makes me feel that way. It's part of the fun, right? RIGHT?

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    1. Right! :)

      It's been a long month, and not just because of NaNo. I did finish early but it wasn't pretty. I had a marathon writing weekend so I could get the story done. I'm with you - NaNo is always exhausting, but this year, whew! I. Am. Drained.

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  13. The end of November was really tiring for me. I got writing done, but the fatigue has been kicking my butt and making it hard.

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    1. Good for you for getting writing done! Now try to rest up and renew. That's my plan. :)

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  14. I've had those macaroni moments! *LOL* I've been slow going in November too. Here's to a more productive December!

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    1. I love the phrase "macaroni moments." :)

      I'm hoping for a quiet December, but one where I organize and declutter myself and my space, and find a better life track all around. Fingers crossed!

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  15. Here, here! To a more productive December!

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