If only I had an Enemy bigger than my Apathy....

So,

perhaps because yesterday was amazing, I have no desire to do anything today. I'm not even kidding.

First off, hanging out with a friend in the morning was fun. It always is. We joked about Barbara and Torso teddy, went to the mall, and then, we went elsewhere, to meet this man.

In case you don't know who he is, his name's Mark Nizer, and yes, he's a world famous juggler.

I got to catch a sold out show, and of course, hung around to meet him after the show.

His nickname is Juggle Boy, and I introduced myself as "The Knitted Juggler"

He asked the important question of course, after that. It's the question that every famous person who's ever taken a moment to speak to me asks.

"Do you knit and juggle at the same time?"

Sadly, the answer is still no. I do not have the ability to do this. However, he was the first person to offer a solution, so, as soon as I buy some pingpong balls, I'll start attempting the art of ping pong juggling with my mouth.

You know, the thing that all juggler's warn people not to try at home.

So, either it's a vote of confidence or a death sentence.

We also talked about the International Juggler's Association, something I wasn't planning on. Then, I realized how mind bendingly tired his life is, as he asked what state we're in. So, now I know that Salem has one, and so does Buffalo! It was great talking to him, and it was fun. It's always fun to meet a pro, you know?

Then, I got to hang out again after with friends. We played at the Arcade, and I got some compliments on my sweater, previously finished that morning, on the way to town.

Gotta love compliments on hard work, lol.

So, after two of us gambled like small children for tickets, and two of them almost died at DDR, we all hung out.

And for the first time in a long time, I was invited to hang at a house, as a friend.

It was kind of great, and at the same time bittersweet. I declined, and hung out in the comparable quiet of the coffee shop in the mall, with a new friend.

Maybe yesterday, I day I used to hate, makes today so hard to do. I had such fun from waking to sleeping, that I can't go back to blah, to doing homework today.

Where are you, my bohemia?

February

Okay, okay. I haven't been around a lot lately, and I'm sorry for that.

So... want a recap? No?

Well, then. I guess I should just tell you a story.

Once upon a time, my friend and I were driving to school. Without any real reason, this man went all road rage on us, and who the hat knows why.

It was Valentine's Day, and she wasn't too thrilled about this man. To be honest, I wasn't either, but I was already not digging the day. So, we're dealing with his rudeness, and her upcoming retaliation, when for some odd reason, I said "Wait- we don't know what he's gone through. For all we know, he's got , like, a headless teddy bear in the car with him, cause his girl left him yesterday."

Thus, The Tales of Torso Teddy were born.

I'll be starting writing this soon, and will find a place to host the story for free- it will be either short stories or a novella about Torso Teddy, forever called "BARBARA" the name monogrammed across his chest. Since his name's Walter.

So, there's torso teddy. There's other things in the works too, and some decisions coming up that I need to make sooner rather than later. Like, much sooner.

Hey, look. It's January.

Ah, January.

Its the beginning of the year where I start to buckle down on projects I've promised I'll do.

So, I'm picking up some new stuff and some old stuff. Are you ready? We might as well start with what's open and near me right now.

Just so you know, you should listen to a Mumford and Sons song while you read this. I love this band soo much! I'm sure that Fool's Love will be written to it.

But we're not writing Fool's love this month.

Okay, on the page is Remembrance. I have to admit, I'm having a hard time getting it started. Phoenix is battling through editing write now, while Mountain is on the Back burner this week. I'm also still diligently working on friend's christmas present. Part 1 is done and ready to go, and I hope I understand enough of her awesome world in Canada to get the story a bit right.

And...that's the writing front. Besides the fact that I have no inspiration and haven't seen my muse in a while, Its getting through.

so, how bout that knitting?

Well, in the knitting, I'm working on finishing a blanket for a friend's family. Doc, you will be missed, but don't worry. We're all still thinking of you and yours. I miss you. That's why I'm making a blanket for your family.

I hope to have this done by the 20th, and am quite glad that I'm a fast knitter.

On another knitting front, there's something about the world's longest scarf.

Well....that's about all I have time to talk about. Stay warm, stay safe. Always be blessed.

You know, maybe I'll remember to do something like talk about 2012: The PLAN

Till then...

KJ

Why's the Muse Gone??

Okay, my muse is known for not being to kind. I know that its very ambitious, and that little voice in your head that tells you when things are bad ideas or impossible or dangerous is missing. I think the muse may be holding it hostage.

Anyway, I'm listening to the Beatles, and trying to entice it to come home. I mean, I thought I'd enjoy a break. I could clean the house, get some knitting done, and get my energy back. I could cook food.

Stupid muse.

I miss you.

I guess I'm not me unless I'm planning these huge things. So, hopefully, she'll wander home soon. At least, I hope she will.

I need to get writing original stuff, but for now, here we come, fan fictions.

12 in 2012?

Hello there. I hope your day is going well. I thought I'd let you in on some of the Big Picture of my life. It's that point where I start running. My feet will fly, and I will be okay. I know I will. I have to be.

So, today, let's talk Novels. Or, more Accurately, lets talk Novellas.

You see, I can't let down a challenge. In fact, its a well known fact that the words "Bet you can't" or "there's no way" are sort of like magic words to me. If someone puts a challenge out there, I've been known to take it. (I'm looking at you, 27 hats in 22 1/2 hours!)

So, here's the deal.

Starting January, I will be writing 12 things. Novellas, novels, or plays.

There's already a loose plan in place-

January: Remembrance.

I'm not sure how to classify this novella, truth be told. It's not romance enough to be a romance, not sad enough to be a tragedy, and its lack of killing takes it out of the horror genre.

February I will be working on Fool's Love, and setting it out as an April Novella for sale.

March? Who knows.

April will be the play edition of Remembrance, based solely on the counseling sessions.

May: HACK: A Writer's Guild

June: Hearts of Time (Oh Yeah! Series, here I come!)

July:

August: Demonia (This one is very twisted! Thank you, Rene for helping me come up with this!)

September: All Wrapped Up (Christmas Romance)

October

November A Heart Divided (Book three)

December

Oh, if only if only!

Well, back to work on my friends Christmas Present!

After the Storm

So... here I am, its Friday, December 16, 2011. Last night, I completed the ILS lecture class. Still holding out for grades. Still working through it all. On Monday, I have my A&P final (Anatomy/physiology). Thanks, Professor, for understanding that I could really use an extra day or two to study after putting in my work for EMT-I.

After that... we wait. So, instead of posting about my studying, and me not discussing calls (though there have been a couple ones that deserve being discussed, including a minor miracle-) I decided that it was time I start talking about the BIG PICTURE, or whatever you want to call it.
The point is that there's something out there, and I'm still chasing it with my all, and I'm not going to stop, no matter where it goes. I have two novels under my feet, waiting to gain enough momentum to fly on their own, and that may be the moment that all of this changes. It may be the day that I suddenly quit feeling stuck. It may be the day that I suddenly am able to achieve the So Much More that my characters are searching for. I type this out, aware that right now, my words are worthless, and my actions are plain. I am just KJ, or Kaley, or whatever you have come to call me. In the future, you may see them as worth something... I wonder if other Authors felt this way at first.

So, as of Dec. 16, year 2011- here's the plan.

I am currently working on edits of Phoenix and Mountain. I plan on Mountain being done by Christmas, and then it will get sent to a few friends to help edit this. I hope to have those back by February's end. Then, March, April, I will go through the publishing channels and work on the cover art- something that I have discussed with only a few friends. I'm not sure if the original cover idea will stay, or if this, just like the Mountain itself, will change.

Well, this post is getting longer, and the days are still getting shorter. I won't bother you with much more of my time... just give it all, and be glad you are okay after the storm.

KJ

Dancing For Change

Soooooo......

guess what? Today, I am working on editing. I'm also still knitting. However, I'm mainly working on my trauma. Meaning, that I'm currently working on studying for my big exam tomorrow on Trauma and how it effects the body. All of the body. I've been doing time like crazy all over the place.

Of course, there's this whole challenge I'm doing. It's 12 in 2012, and my friends and I are going to be writing a story/short story/novella every month. I'll be doing it this December as well, but I will also be doing 12 in 12. This month is still a fight between "All Wrapped up" a christmas romance, or "Remembrance" a summer story of paramedic students trying to keep living their lives after a mass casualty incident kills three of the 14 program students.

I spend more time with Remembrance, that's for sure. Plus, I can always do my christmas story some other year.


KJ