Tag Archives: procrastination

A Writing Contest!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by joanienaz

January flowers are full of hope! When I opened the file of my National Novel Writing Month document two days ago, the novel I began on November first of last year, the date on it was December 2. I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #48 – Time to Paint!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by joanienaz

  In a moment of artistic inspiration a couple of weeks ago, I ordered some high-quality watercolor paper. The good stuff. A few days later, I found a box leaning against my front door. Cool!       I brought … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 5, 2011 by joanienaz

When I began the National Novel Writing Month project earlier this week, I foolishly thought I would take breaks from my pursuit of lengthy prose by posting on this blog. Ha! Well here I am finally, 6, 072 words later. … Continue reading →

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National Novel Writing Month

Posted on October 28, 2011 by joanienaz

It’s called Nanowrimo, and it happens during the month of November. The challenge is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. The idea is to focus on quantity over quality, in order to get a good start on that novel … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Mammogram

Posted on July 13, 2011 by joanienaz

Ok, so not everyone’s favorite subject, but still definitely worth mentioning in a very discreet way. This is not something to put off, said the woman who found her lab order in the glovebox of her car. Fortunately, the lab … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Summer Project

Posted on July 11, 2011 by joanienaz

You are on a tight budget this month, but your thoughts have turned to shopping. Buying something to wear always perks you up. What to do…while pacing through the storage room you trip over the old sewing machine sitting idle in a corner. … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring Tax Procrastination

Posted on April 15, 2011 by joanienaz

Yes! It IS Tax Day. Not exactly a national holiday, but it might be described as a day of mourning for some. It’s raining outside, so it’s a perfect time to settle down to those forms. Now that they are online, … Continue reading →

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What to Do…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by joanienaz

When you have nothing to do or too much to do and you are avoiding everything that feels obligatory, it’s hobby time! I come from a family of hobbyists. There are craft persons on both sides, so it is apparently … Continue reading →

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