“It’s Friday. So much to do. So little time.”
“Here, we are again. Having to face another weekend away from our beloved work,” said no one ever. I hope you are looking forward to the weekend. I also hope your week was a good one.
Nothing much going on around here. Just plugging away on the WIP. Last week I finished up at over 61,000 words. This week’s total is over 68,000. That is still on the 1000 word a day goal. I am grateful I can continue the pace and don’t take the productivity for granted. We all know things could get in the way at any time, so I mark it up as a good run so far. It also means I’m about 75% complete on my first draft. Yeah, that feels good.
Today’s JohnKu talks about taking things for granted. I hope you enjoy your weekend.
Grateful by John W. Howell © 2019
We accomplish goals,
And tend to think it’s just us . . .
Fate is there to help.
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Haha I have a long weekend off Radius rehearsals but there is no rest for the wicked as my Mum reminded me this morning after I finish relaxing and reading my blog I’ve got to get on with learning my words and music for Romeo and Juliet, I hope fate shows up soon to help get me off the couch 😃.
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Hahaha. The life of a star. Hopefully a new set of words and music calling you off the couch forever. Hugs. 😁
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Congrats on the progress. I’m sure someone has lamented being away from work. They ended up with a self-hugging jacket, but there had to be someone. 😁
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Hahaha. It’s like saying on the deathbed, “I wish I could work more.” Thanks for the laugh. I like the self-hugging jacket term. 😁
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Careful saying that phrase. A higher power might be listening and have a plan.
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Cheers to progress … and Hey Twiggy – Don’t forget to put away the toys when you are done playing. Oh – I know – you’re not done.
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She also tells me she has no opposable thumb so it is pretty hard to pick up the toys. I remind her that the mouth can serve a pick-up function and she just looks at me.
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Hope your day is perfect, John. Congrats on your progress! All the best…
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These days all new days are perfect. Thank you , Gwen
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I so agree with you! 🙂
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😊
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What a great opening line…and so true! Congratulations on your progress, John. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Great JohnKu!
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Yes. I call it low and slow. Thanks, Jill. Have a super Friday.
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I like that!
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😊
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Sounds like great progress, John. It is always good when “those things” don’t happen. I’m poking around looking for yesterday’s post – no email. Have a great Friday and roll into the weekend a little early if you can.
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I can’t imagine where the post went. I think you should do an early weekend as well.
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Well, it’s given me a topic of conversation for tomorrow.
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Personally, my struggle’s to keep it from being a three-day weekend. This is forecast to be the hottest day of the year, and I’m not certain anything with AC wouldn’t be better than work. If Fate shows up, I hope she brings clouds! Congrats on your progress — do you ever do weekend work on a WIP if things are going really well?
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Thanks, Linda. Yes, I write at least 1000 words a day, seven days a week. Gives me at least 7000 words for the week. I very seldom keep going even if I’m in a groove. I’m pretty lucky in that I can pick up the groove the next day. So I’m like an elephant and lumber as opposed to a sprint. On top of that, I do the blog every day as well so I need to conserve energy (so to speak) 😀
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Indeed, Twiggy is very busy. So many toys to deal with!
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I know, poor thing. 😀
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🙂
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True words, John. Good news on your writing progress. Happy weekend to you and the girls.
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Thank you, Jennie. Happy Weekend to you as well.
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🙂
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Nice progress, John – have a great weekend!
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You too, Teri
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Busy Fingers and Mind! ♥
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Thanks, Billy Ray
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Loved your opening about work. Yep, I think we can all relate to that, LOL.
Cheers to your continued progress. I’m jealous! 🙂
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Progress is measured in inches. Sometimes I feel like a lumbering elephant. Thanks, Mae.
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Oh, how I agree with this JohnKu! We think we are in control and God laughs at us. 🙂 Congrats on the steady pace. You are an inspiration!!
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Thank you, Jan. Call me John the elephant. 🐘 *Trumpet
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Sounds like you’re making great progress to me. I’m about to lose all my writing time again. I have a housefull of company once more, then I’ll have to dedicate some time to my new release.
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As this weeks Friday post says, “Shit happens.”
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What was said, that serves as a source of endless amusement and inspiration for us, is what the dowager countess from the tv show Downton Abbey asked:
“What is a week-end?”
🙂
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You’re moving along at a great pace, Boss. And no, I don’t see you as the kind to take anything for granted.
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Thanks, Marc
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Wow… steady as she goes. You are motivated and dedicated. So glad your muse is keeping you steady company.
Enjoy your weekend. Yo Twiggy! Pick up your toys!
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She will tell you that she has no opposable thumb as an excuse. I mention mouth and she looks at me.
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Of course. And of course! Just like any kid!!
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So true.
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Fate is indeed there to help and hinder on occasion too. Have a good weekend, John.
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Have a great weekend, Guy.
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Congratulations on your progress, John. Some of that may be fate, but most is hard work 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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Thank you, Marie.
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Your WIP is just humming right along, you should be proud of yourself!!
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Thank you, GP. It does become satisfying once you stand back and look at the results.
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Your Johnku is very true. You can make all the plans you like but sometimes life gets in the way. I’m happy you’re on a good roll, John. Congrats on being 75% done! 😀 xo
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Thank you, Vashti.
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Three-fours done on the first draft of your WIP?? Awesome, John! I need to be as organized and determined as you are. Odd how things just get in the way — things that need to be done, and I’m the only one who can do them.
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Yeah. Life does happen. Thanks, Debbie.
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Congrats on the continued word count. I agree take advantage of the smooth sailing of it!
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The only way to go.
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🙂
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Thanks for the mention, Dan
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Holy Hannah! I could never do even half that, John. That’s an amazing rate of words. Kudos.
Oh, and I love the pink pig toy. I see Twiggy is not short of playthings. 😀 My old friend who lives in the next town commented on Crystal’s gallon ziplock bag of cat ball-toys. She got playful yesterday and even did the “springbok” pounce (all fours in the air at once, then pounce). She hasn’t done that since before all the pre-move chaos set in, back in February when I donated our furniture. She’s 13 now so those moments are cherished. Hugs on the wing.
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I used to laugh out loud when our cats did the springbok pounce. Yes at 13 you have to cherish every moment. Thanks for sharing, Teagan.
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It sounds like things are going well for you John. It’s quiet here today and that’s always something to be grateful for. It could be a calm before the storm. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Quiet is good. Thanks, Suzanne.
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Kudos on your progress, John!
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Thank you, Liz.
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Congratulations John. The haiku has resonance. It’s beautiful.
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Such a nice comment, Rob. Thank you.
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My pleasure, John.
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