I posted my 2016 fun walking goals on my Facebook page on November 28th 2015. The post was as follows: Memory Walk and Jog–28 Feb, 7.5km Splash & Dash Fun Run–20 March, 10km Fitness 5–approx April, 5km Bulli Burn–approx May, 10km City to Surf–August 14–14km Total = 46.5km Challenge accepted! #funwalkernotrunner #technicalshoedifficulties I was so excited and motivated
Read moreI decided to take up fun running as I was looking for a hobby and to improve my fitness. About two months out from it, I came across Run Wollongong 2015, which was going to be held on October 18. I decided to compete in the 6km walk as it was my first time doing a fun run in over
Read moreWrite a letter to a flower, a tree or the moon** Dear Red Rose, How are you? I’m guessing you’re good as you’re one of the most beautiful and popular flowers in the world. Are the white, pink and yellow roses jealous of your popularity? How do you feel about being the symbol of deep love and affection or alternatively,
Read moreWrite a poem that will be a cry for freedom** Resolutions Another year gone by, time sure does fly, it’s time to turn the page get ready to wipe life’s slate. Make a mental note of all you hope and seek for the New Year, check back here before your life begins again. Always have a few resolutions
Read moreThis year I participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for the first time. Despite my attempts to write an “official novel”, I ended November with a novelette, How We Got Here, with a total of 15,729 words and 74 pages (the word count does not include the prologue). How We Got Here is about Lorraine Ramieres, a 49 year
Read moreWrite a conversation where someone mentions a type of fish in every sentence. (Adapted from ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’)** A seafood BBQ with friends W: Tommy Cod! I’m so glad you made it to our party! It’s been such a long time! T: I know Walley, we’ve both been busy with work or should I call you Mr
Read moreIn all honesty, I never thought I would finish my novel or novella, which later turned out to be a novelette. I spent the last day writing the last part of How We Got Here, the epilogue. I felt that since the prologue was from Lorraine’s perspective, it was only fitting that the epilogue would be the same. In
Read moreDue to the inspiration turbo boost over the previous two days where I managed to write four letters in one go, I was determined to finish. Carrie’s and Scott’s letters were the most difficult to write as I don’t know them very well. I felt that the lack of grandparents in the kids’ lives needed to be addressed in some
Read moreI definitely made up for my lack of progress over the last week. I wrote Bethie’s, Cassie’s, Julie’s and Elaine’s letters over the weekend. With Cassie’s letter, I exceeded the 10,000 word mark. Bethie is the youngest child and her letter is what I view as the “flip side” of Michael’s letter. Bethie’s the youngest child and never knew her
Read moreOther than thinking about how Bethie’s letter should be written and the possibilities of Julie’s and Elaine’s letters, due to my work schedule and illness, no progress was made. As of now, my total word count is 6,360 words.
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