Time

Well, I am sure as most of you have realized that it has yet again been awhile since you have seen any posts on here. Go figure right? 

My adventures have thus far taken me to New York City, where I am taking classes, living in a dorm, and expanding my knowledge in Judaism.  I know you're probably wondering how on earth does this help you to write and what does it have to do with your book? Lucky for you, my readers, I have that answer. 

Coming to NYC was I suppose an impulsive move, since the decision was made 2 weeks prior. Aside from my hectic schedule in my down time I am able to sit and look over my book thus far and refer to my notes. Time has been taken to expand on chapter 6 and to start chapter 7. Funny enough I have found myself writing chapter 6 and 9 at almost the same time. The only issue with writing the chapters that I have come face to face with is my self-discipline. Boy do I have trouble with it. I am guessing that this is one reason most people dont finish books. They take a long time to write, and you have to really kick yourself in the tushie to stick to it. An advantage to having 20 other girls around at all times is that they fill me up with excitement whenever my book is brought up, which gets me to look at it and write. 

So thank you to my fellow dormies.

I am hoping to at least be half way done with the book by the end of December. That way it will only have taken one and a half years to write the first half.

Until next time!

Adventure Prevails

Whew chapter 8 is done. Now I can rewind back to chapter 6. I was a little nervous about chapter 6, for  a couple of reasons. Again I am not writing from my own perspective and whenever I am not, its extremely nerve wrecking. I worry that with the book being based on people that were real, that I am not pin pointing the person's exact nature or personality.

With being in Seattle for the summer, the ease of time and freedom are wonderful, but unruly. Between babysitting and spending time with friends and family. I am finding that its even more difficult to keep writing when I have a TV and no urge to write. Everyday I sit and tell myself, write, write, write! Even if its not good, just write! At times my inner voice does not prevail.

Today, however, has been great! Sitting at the computer and typing away at Chapter 6 have been good so far. Actually writing this chapter has not proven to be difficult yet. Words melt onto the page as I sit and let my fingers go go go. My uncle is probably sitting next to me whispering what to write and what thrills to add to the chapter. A page has been written and continually adds to the length of my book. It is always exciting to know how far the book has actually come from day one. There are now 50 pages!!

Can you believe it! With this chapter and chapter 7 completed I will be close to completing ten chapters of the book. Which will mark half way done! 

The Unexpected

           Mid July and I am feeling great about finishing chapter 8. You may all be wondering how I got from chapter 6 to 8 without writing a single update on here. Well to answer your question, I skipped chapters  6 and 7. Though chapter 6 has been started I felt as though I should focus on the chapters that I have the most knowledge and research for.
           Chapter 8 was not difficult in the manner of actually writing it, but difficult emotionally. Without giving anything away about the chapter, it was emotionally hard to write. The entire chapter is solely from my memory as a Nine year old and proved that the initial emotions felt at that time, really never go away. We may change as we go year to year on how sensitive we are to our initial emotions about things but as Humans we Never forget.
          Luckily for me, when I feel emotion as I write, I have found that my writing is even better then when I don't. So this may be one of my best chapters thus far.
          I sat down on the bed, plugged in my headphones and went through my notes. I prepared myself to dig deep into my memories and let my fingers flow, as the music I listened to that day 14 years ago, came out of my headphones. 3 hours later I had my chapter completed and quickly edited.

Yahoo!

Chapter 5: Changes

WOAH! Chapter 5. I can't express how happy I am to have finally reached this point.

The last chapter proved that there is a lot to write. It alone (in word) is 10 pages long. Realizing that I basically wrote an essay, I felt extremely accomplished. I remember having to write 8-10 page essays in school and sitting for hours upon hours fighting my brain.

This chapter will be much easier to write as I am not trying to write from a well known persons' perspective. Yet again it is coming from a child's perspective. I sat down this evening and started typing away. I almost wish I had a time machine, most of my time pausing between words is taking myself into the past. It is close to refreshing; having to recall memories that are not a norm in adult life. Sometimes I wish being a child again was an option. No responsibilities, ignorance, and where concerns were only limited to where my favorite toy was.

I predict that this chapter will go easily and I will enjoy every moment of writing it. Thank you to my Parents and Grandparents for giving me the best childhood a child could ask for.

Happy Mother's Day! <3

After a few weeks of writing a sentence here and there, I finished chapter 5! Luck came my way and work allowed me to work from Seattle/Spokane for 3 months. I had the last push to finish the entire chapter on the 5 and a half hour plane trip across the pacific.  The chapter did not prove difficult to write, as I had predicted. I felt as though capturing a 9 year old mind was quite easy. I let my fingers go and ran with whatever was written. It was great to notice that by the end of the chapter I had covered everything that I had wanted on my timeline! How exciting! The strange this was that my chapters (as originally drafted out) were slightly changed without plan. This must always happen?! Either way I looked at it as a good change and a few more chapters to the book are welcomed. With only roughly 20+ chapters more to go, I believe chapter 6 better get started!!

Marking 1 Year

I am excited to announce that Chapter 4 is complete!

It has been a very long journey to this point through thick and thin of this past year.  Since a year has passed that I have started writing and I want to thank all of my fans and personal cheer leaders for sticking with me through this past year. With the year mark here I am looking forward to producing more chapters and blog entries, exciting things are happening within our home after this summer, new apartment, adopting a dog, and writing, writing, writing!!

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