Happy Friday!
Can you believe we’re halfway through the month of January? How is that possible? Wasn’t it just New Year’s Day? Honestly, it’s been a blur since Christmas and just this week I’ve been able to get back on track with my writing (I was able to write 3k words on Wednesday!). A couple family members had some health issues and that took me away from my routine but I did manage to get words written. In order to do that, I had to let go of some things and one of those things was social media. This week marks my return to Facebook and Instagram. I have to admit, it was a nice break.
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve implemented a morning routine that prioritizes writing first thing. It was a bit of a challenge since I spent a good chunk of time down in NYC with my dad but I made it happen. The closest Barnes & Noble store opens at 9 am, so I was there when the door were unlocked and I made my way up to the cafe where I ordered breakfast and worked for two hours. The only downside (well, not really but considering my TBR…) was that I left the store with book(s) each day. Sorry. Not sorry. It is what it is. I love books. And, they had a lot of 50% sales. (Yeah, I’m trying to justify my shopping habit). Anyway, I’ve continued the early morning writing sprints after coming home and it’s so nice to have at least a 1,000 words written before breakfast. In fact, the past three days I’ve added in some afternoon sprints. It’s nice to have a boost of few extra hundred words before I close my laptop for the day.
Over the holiday season I made reading a priority and by doing so I enjoyed so many fun books! So I continued into the new year. I’ve finished reading SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS by Jacqueline Snow. It was such a fun read! I’m finishing up BUYER BEWARE by Diane Vallere. I’m so close to the end and I can’t wait to find out whodunnit. Next up will be an ARC of LIE IN THE TIDE by Holly Danvers. I’m really excited to dive into that book.
On Tuesday, I had an urge to bake so I made my go-to oatmeal bars with blueberries since I had a bunch leftover. I made a note to share my updated recipe soon. They are so yummy!
These last two days of the week have been spent running errands, house chores and writing. All in all, not a bad way to end the week. I hit the 40k mark in my first draft and that’s pretty darn exciting. Especially for Hope. Just when she thought she figured out whodunnit something happens that has her second guessing. Love when that happens.
I think that’s all I have to share for today. Thanks for shopping by and spending a few minutes with me. I’m going to get a refill and get back to work. Before you get your refill, please share what you’re up to today or this weekend in the comments. I’d love to know.
