Back to Life, Back to Normalcy

September 1 - 7, 2013

I Got a Feeling that it's a demon
I remember this feeling.  It is almost like May, but instead of it getting warmer, it is getting colder.  This is what I'm used to nine months out of the year.  This is how I exist and thrive.  It is comforting, but challenging.  I want to return to everything I used to do all at once and better.  See, I want to do everything better!  (I always do try to do that, though.)  More words!  More exercise!  More cooking!  Less gluttony!  Better blogging!  More connecting!

So, yes I'm doing things I did in May, but in a different/tweaked way.  But, I really must pace myself.  Trying to take on too many changes all at once can lead to things not working out.  Also trying to do things at end result (like going from writing 1k words to 2k in one week) will end in tears.  The method to follow is to build up to it (1k to 1,100 in one week and work up to 2k however long it might take).  Yeah, I think I pushed myself too hard on the returning to Zumba front, ignoring that advice.

Wolf Kitchen Returns Focus
Before I start linking, I want to say blogging over at my other blog has changed a wee bit.  The details are here.  I'm hoping the blog posts are now of higher quality and more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Writing Music: Wolf - This EXO-K song reminds writers to make sure you keep the mood and watch what you compare a lady to.

WIPpet Wednesday: The Kitchen - Mason (the narrator) drags Gabriel (her charge) where he doesn't belong.  Read this Work In Progress snippet (or WIPpet) to find out more.

ROW80 Check-In: I'm Back! - At the start of the round I left my September goals up in the air.  In this post, I state my goals for September of this round.

Hocus Focus -  A trick I use to get me through the writing days when I have trouble focusing.

Recipe of the Week
Jambalaya
This recipe will fill your house with bewitching scents that will drive you crazy.  That scent promises flavors and a kick to the mouth you will not be denied.  My daughter isn't a big fan of spicy food (there are exceptions) and, even though this was spicy, she ate her meal up saying it was yummy the whole time!