Where did the time go? I started working on my Christmas presents for this year right after last
Christmas. My daughter thought I was crazy. How could I even think about Christmas right after Christmas?
Simple. I knew if I didn't start early, I'd never get everything done. I had big plans not only to quilt some Christmas presents, put up some fun homemade treats and knit and crochet some other things -- and write six books for 2010. So I started my Christmas presents early.
And it's a darned good thing I did. I can't believe it is already November! I still have presents to finish and several others to make. In a blink of the eye, it will be Thanksgiving and we all know how quickly Christmas comes after that!
I really thought this year would be different. I would get everything done then just enjoy the season. Maybe I was being too overly optimistic -- and energetic. I still have to write books along with all my other projects and since I'm in the middle of writing the six-book Whitehorse: Winchester Ranch series...
I'll still get everything done because I'm determined and I live with deadlines, nothing new there. :) I know it would be easier if I'd just bought presents, but I like giving presents I make. I believe it means more -- if not to the people I give them to, then to me. :) It's my small way of putting more meaning into Christmas. If that means starting my projects right after Christmas then so be it.
I'm already thinking about what to do for next year. I have some fun ideas and I'm sure I'll think of more as the year goes on. Maybe if I start now...
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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I adore handmade gifts. This year I'm making calendars and cranberry-rum sauce for half the family. I crocheted gifts for a few years until everyone was stocked up on scarves, slippers, gloves and blankest. :-) Unfortunately, my husband's half of the family doesn't appreciate home-made, so we normally have to buy those, but MIL is getting a calendar this year too.
I can't be the only one who would love to know your basic writing/revising schedule. How do you fit six books into one year? Write one month, edit the next? I ask because that is my ultimate goal - to be prolific enough to write full-time (assuming I can get pubbed, of course).
Do you mind sharing? :-)
Jamie D, you are a woman after my own heart! The calendars sound great, also the cranberry-rum sauce. What a great idea. I would think everyone would appreciate the work and thoughtfulness of such gifts!
As for my writing...I will be happy to do that. I'll blog how the writing progress goes later today....and encourage you to follow your dream.
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