Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop now hosted by Lexa Cain. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week, no matter how small.



This week I'm celebrating: 

- On Monday I put a July Goals post up, saying I wanted to spend at least half an hour each day blogging, and so far I've managed that. It's lovely feeling like part of the blogosphere again, I've really missed it! 

- Yesterday I spent a large chunk of my day working on my NaNo story that I wrote way back in 2013 - I haven't done any work on it in months. I started re-writing it last year, but it was very slow going. Yesterday I read through everything I've written so far, and then started to rewrite the outline. I think that was my issue - the outline I was working from wasn't fleshed out enough. I feel really good about the work I did yesterday, and can't wait to get back to it. 

- It's two weeks before I go to Greece! Not long to wait now! 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh8 July 2016 at 12:51

    A full outline really helps.
    You're going to have a lot of fun in Greece!

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  2. Sheena-kay Graham8 July 2016 at 15:02

    Enjoy Greece with all your might Laura. Glad that you're story is opening up before your eyes. It's a beautiful experience.

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  3. Tyrean Martinson8 July 2016 at 15:18

    Outlines can help.
    Enjoy Greece!

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  4. Nissa Annakindt8 July 2016 at 16:33

    Yes, outlining can save anything. I'm learning that only gradually. I'm glad you are getting in to the blogging swing of things again. I'm revamping my whole blog and since I'm having computer problems that can be fun.
    Have a great time in Greece!

    Nissa
    http://myantimatterlife.wordpress.com

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  5. Julie Flanders8 July 2016 at 19:09

    That's awesome you met your goal for the week. Keep going! :) And have a wonderful time in Greece!!

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  6. Tonja Drecker8 July 2016 at 23:53

    Greece sounds like a wonderful idea! Good job in meeting your goals.

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  7. Unknown9 July 2016 at 04:52

    It's great you're doing so well on your July goals! I need my outlines very fleshed out too. I hope the 2 weeks passes quickly for you! :)

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  8. SENCO Cat Herder9 July 2016 at 07:51

    Well you should be assured some sun out in Greece - what a wet June and July we've been having, haven't we? I see from your sidebar badges you've attended Camp NaNoWriMo - should I be signing up for the November 2016 already in order to get my camp winner badge if I succeed in my word goal - it's the first time I've done this and I just haven't a clue?? Any help gratefully received - thanks! Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace

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  9. Rob Z Tobor9 July 2016 at 23:10

    Good Stuff Miss Laura . . . :)

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