Well, for the first time, I joined BuNoWriMO and actually am writing. For those who don't know what BuNoWriMo is, here is a short synopsis- Writers, 50,000 words (or 25, 000), 30 days in June. Similar to the NaNoWriMo in November.
This is monumentous for me as I have not written anything of any significance in the last two years. I want to thank all of the writers that are currently participating and all the support (cheerleaders) in Writing Sprints R Us! You have all really helped me to be accountable and remain consistent. :D
"He want that cake, cake, cake, cake, cake . . . You want to put your name on it. . . " - Rihanna's "Birthday Cake"
I had a lovely pre-birthday date with my hubby this past weekend. We ate a great restaurant in Brooklyn called Fette Sau. Yes that means "Fat Pig." It was a great BBQ meal of beef brisquet, pulled pork, with delicious sides like German potato salad, homemade pickles and sauerkraut. Afterwards, we went to the movies and saw Snow White and The Huntsman. Good film! This may sound a bit boring to some people but was perfect for me. I cannot remember the last time I went to the movies. I think it was Smurfs 3D with the kiddies. :D
However, this birthday is a bit difficult for me. I have just turned 39 years old. Next year, I will be 40. I thought I would have accomplished so much by now but things just kept getting in the way. I decided that I may want to do something different in the future. I love teaching high school students but I need to move on. It's been 13 years since I began this pedagogical journey and I want to do more educational administrative "stuff." Maybe I'll teach at the university level rather than the secondary level. Not sure but- I will figure it out by the summer's end. :/
I am currently reading Alyse Carlson's The Azalea Assault. We at the Burrow know her as Hart Johnson. My daughter is also reading the book and is loving it! The book is suspenseful and well-written. Cam Harris is charismatic, deeply thoughtful and a bit of a busybody. I love the character development and the quick pace of the novel. It's crazy but I still don't know who did it! ;)
Hart put so much work into her first novel and is currently working on other projects. Her dedication and perseverance are qualities that will guarantee her success! I can't wait to read the others. :D
For those who love cozy mysteries, definitely get your hands on The Azalea Assault.
It is the end of the year and it is crazy at the schoolhouse. Things still to do: grades, paperwork, final grades, paperwork, proctor state exams, paperwork, report cards, paperwork, pack up office, and did I mention paperwork. I tell you, it never really ends, does it?
It's time to say good bye to my seniors as they commence in their journeys of higher educational facilities, the world of work and/ or the armed forces. I will miss them dearly. Congratulations to the Class of 2012!
*That includes my son Justin, soon to be SUNY Delhi college student!*
Love you much and don't forget me!
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: Birthday Cake, The Three Stooges.
Image courtesy of BuNoWriMo: Writing ALot
Image courtesy of Amazon.com: The Azalea Assault
