almost done editing

I spent yesterday cleaning up about 30 pages of BOL.

I have another 30 to go – I was hoping to be done with it yesterday so I could jump into my other story, and I probably could’ve pushed on if it was straight writing. But I was tired and I knew I was going to end up skimming over some important things and I’ve got to make this ending work. So, today will be spent on the last 30 pages. Because, even though Raine promised me that sprites would come in and help with my ms, nothing happened. And I know she wouldn’t kid about that…

I believe I wrote about 8 new pages yesterday, since I had to add in some new scenes. Larissa’s flying along with 12 pages, and she’s got a fun contest you’re eligible for if you’re doing NaNo or any version of it. SO, how’re you all doing with your pages? Is the madness catching?

As for the house construction, (yes, I’m into the smilies today) it’s moving along. The floor in the kitchen/den is down and we passed the last 2 inspections. We’re in the process of picking paint colors, which is a royal pain. But still, maybe less than a month to go. Less than a month to go. Less than a month to go. *looks left, then right* That didn’t make the time move any faster, did it?

And then, last night, the husband asked me if I’d want to move to LA. As in, California.

They don’t make a smiley face to properly convey what I said in response.

Steph T.

14 Comments

raine on November 2, 2005 at 1:00 pm

Oh ye of little faith…
Did I mention that you hafta leave chocolate-chip cookies out for them? :worried:

Stephanie on November 2, 2005 at 1:03 pm

They don’t have to be homemade, do they?:shock:

Bonnie Ferguson on November 2, 2005 at 2:20 pm

:thumbsup:Yay on the eight new pages!

Jean on November 2, 2005 at 3:28 pm

LA? I’m guessing it was a wildly enthusiastic smiley face you couldn’t find in your repertoire? I think Monica might have one over on her blog you could use that might express what you need.

Tori on November 2, 2005 at 3:56 pm

What on earth brought on the move to LA thing?

Steph T. on November 2, 2005 at 4:30 pm

Thanks, Bonnie!

Jean – I might have to go steal Monica’s smiley…because, you know, NYC girl here.

Tori – A position opened in his company’s office out there. We were eating dinner and he just said, would you want to move to LA? Just like that. Like, he could’ve been saying, do you want a glass of wine.

Of course, after that question, I would’ve needed the bottle.

cece on November 2, 2005 at 4:45 pm

LA……that’s just crazy talk!

I got 8 more pages today and the kids wont be home for another 45 minutes :smoke:

Michelle on November 2, 2005 at 8:19 pm

WTG on the 8 new pages!! I am in awe. :bravo:

Rene on November 3, 2005 at 11:56 am

What’s wrong with L.A.? I live about 20 mins. away.

I would probably have a similiar reaction if hubby wanted to move cross-country. I don’t care how fabulous or rotten the place was, I wouldn’t want to move.

Larissa on November 3, 2005 at 12:41 pm

Heh. They SO need a smilie for that. No moving to LA. You might lose that cute little mobster accent. 😛

Teresa on November 3, 2005 at 1:12 pm

I’m slogging through my chapter edits, barely finishing a page, and you did 30 pages!:frazzled:

OK, so this means war with me and that chapter!:shoot:

Jordan on November 3, 2005 at 3:28 pm

Congrats on the eight pages! The edits sound like they’re coming along. As for the move, I loved living in L.A., but it’s far more expensive than when I used to live there.:eek:

Steph T. on November 3, 2005 at 11:56 pm

*makes note to go check Cece’s blog for her NaNo check-in progress list*

Thanks, Michelle! I really wish / hope I could keep this pace up all the time. What does Kacey always say? 31 days to form a habit…

LOL Rene – my reaction would’ve been different if he hadn’t put me through a 4 month remodeling job *g*

*remembers that she promised to be really nice to Larissa for 10 more months*

Teresa – some days are easier than others, and don’t forget, I edit a lot as I write too.

Thanks, Jordan! And my husband actually started mentioning San Franciso now too – I’m wondering if he’s trying to break something to me gently. For LA – I just keep thinking of the traffic.:cry:

PJ on November 5, 2005 at 1:29 am

OMG! You have to be kidding, Steph! If you guys serioulsy consider moving to the San Francisco area, let me know. We just moved out here in July – and I can help you out with neighborhoods and so on. As for L.A., I can help there a bit, too, as (a) we have friends that live there and (b) it isn’t that far away! Duh – read the comments – someone else here also lives closer there. ANYwho – you can always call me and we can keep your mobster accent alive and well….

raine on November 2, 2005 at 1:00 pm

Oh ye of little faith…
Did I mention that you hafta leave chocolate-chip cookies out for them? :worried:
Stephanie on November 2, 2005 at 1:03 pm

They don’t have to be homemade, do they?:shock:
Bonnie Ferguson on November 2, 2005 at 2:20 pm

:thumbsup:Yay on the eight new pages!
Jean on November 2, 2005 at 3:28 pm

LA? I’m guessing it was a wildly enthusiastic smiley face you couldn’t find in your repertoire? I think Monica might have one over on her blog you could use that might express what you need.
Tori on November 2, 2005 at 3:56 pm

What on earth brought on the move to LA thing?
Steph T. on November 2, 2005 at 4:30 pm

Thanks, Bonnie!

Jean – I might have to go steal Monica’s smiley…because, you know, NYC girl here.

Tori – A position opened in his company’s office out there. We were eating dinner and he just said, would you want to move to LA? Just like that. Like, he could’ve been saying, do you want a glass of wine.

Of course, after that question, I would’ve needed the bottle.
cece on November 2, 2005 at 4:45 pm

LA……that’s just crazy talk!

I got 8 more pages today and the kids wont be home for another 45 minutes :smoke:
Michelle on November 2, 2005 at 8:19 pm

WTG on the 8 new pages!! I am in awe. :bravo:
Rene on November 3, 2005 at 11:56 am

What’s wrong with L.A.? I live about 20 mins. away.

I would probably have a similiar reaction if hubby wanted to move cross-country. I don’t care how fabulous or rotten the place was, I wouldn’t want to move.
Larissa on November 3, 2005 at 12:41 pm

Heh. They SO need a smilie for that. No moving to LA. You might lose that cute little mobster accent. 😛
Teresa on November 3, 2005 at 1:12 pm

I’m slogging through my chapter edits, barely finishing a page, and you did 30 pages!:frazzled:

OK, so this means war with me and that chapter!:shoot:
Jordan on November 3, 2005 at 3:28 pm

Congrats on the eight pages! The edits sound like they’re coming along. As for the move, I loved living in L.A., but it’s far more expensive than when I used to live there.:eek:
Steph T. on November 3, 2005 at 11:56 pm

*makes note to go check Cece’s blog for her NaNo check-in progress list*

Thanks, Michelle! I really wish / hope I could keep this pace up all the time. What does Kacey always say? 31 days to form a habit…

LOL Rene – my reaction would’ve been different if he hadn’t put me through a 4 month remodeling job *g*

*remembers that she promised to be really nice to Larissa for 10 more months*

Teresa – some days are easier than others, and don’t forget, I edit a lot as I write too.

Thanks, Jordan! And my husband actually started mentioning San Franciso now too – I’m wondering if he’s trying to break something to me gently. For LA – I just keep thinking of the traffic.:cry:
PJ on November 5, 2005 at 1:29 am

OMG! You have to be kidding, Steph! If you guys serioulsy consider moving to the San Francisco area, let me know. We just moved out here in July – and I can help you out with neighborhoods and so on. As for L.A., I can help there a bit, too, as (a) we have friends that live there and (b) it isn’t that far away! Duh – read the comments – someone else here also lives closer there. ANYwho – you can always call me and we can keep your mobster accent alive and well….