Mulling over the upcoming New Year
I’m back! 
We dragged the family down to Raleigh to visit in-laws and Grandpa. The kids were spoiled rotten, they cried on the way back, and were promptly consoled with the Rice Krispie treats that my sister-in-law (aka goddess of the universe) stashed in our car. 
Speaking of my sister-in-law, I am in awe of her. She is one of those people who can find the perfect gifts for kids. My children drool at the thought of a gift from her because they KNOW it’s gonna be good. My son received stomp rockets. for Christmas. He and the rest of the kids had a blast launching foam rockets into the backyard. My daughter received a baby doll that was spawned by Hannibal Lecter. Yes, really. The doll makes a weird gurgling noise that clearly demonstrates demonic possession. 
Now this is all part of an elaborate revenge scenario, you realize. All because I bought her infant daughter a doll that says, “Boogers” when you press its tummy. Okay, none of us know what the doll was really supposed to say, but we’re pretty sure it was something close to that. She swore she’d get even by buying a doll that cussed like a sailor or made noises that would give my children nightmares (or something like that. It’s been a few years and I blocked it out of my consciousness). Anyway, instead of a Boogers Doll, my darling daughter got Demon Doll. I just hope it doesn’t decide to join a horror movie cast.
But as the end of the year draws to a close, I am working on my plans to conquer the world New Year’s resolutions. Especially the writing ones. 
My goal this year is to speed up my writing process by finding something that works for my style. I’d like to write two new books in 2006 and farm out several proposals.
What New Year’s Resolutions are you thinking about?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:18 pm | Viewed 1631 times
Gina Says:
I’d really like to get better at finishing stories I start. That is one of my worst problems. I’m still pondering the rest.
beth Says:
I hate Resolutions and was just contemplating mine as well. I’ll most likely blog about the topic tomorrow, but right now I’m thinking the first thing I need to do is actually write (well, ghostwrite) the book that I’m under contract to write. How sad is it that I’m struggling to come up with motivation when it’s already a “done deal”? Procrastination is my bane.
Tori Lennox Says:
I hope the Demon Doll’s not the Bride of Chuckie.
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
One of my writing goals for 2006 is to write two books
Mary Says:
I’ve been working on mine. I think I need to have more fun.
Danica Says:
We have got to stop thinking alike! My longstanding goal has been total world domination… so does this make us Pinky and The Brain? If so, who’s Pinky, and who’s The Brain? :mallet::woot::kneel:
Melissa Marsh Says:
I want to finish my inspirational manuscript and maybe even get my Regency Historical done, too.
My kids didn’t get noisy presents this year, thank goodness!
Kelly Says:
I was thinking about New Year resolutions today. I’m mulling over a few but haven’t settled on one yet. I don’t want to pick one that is just a momentary thing that will fall by the wayside come mid January. I should probably give that some thought to pass the time while I sit in my cubicle and stare at the clock…
Stephanie Says:
Hey, glad you have a great Xmas visit!
New Year’s Resolutions? Oh, crap. Am I supposed to do that?
OK, I’ll share a writing one here. I VOW TO WRITE ONLY THE BOOKS THAT CALL TO MY HEART, AND TO NOT CHASE EVERY PIDDLING OPPORTUNITY. I WILL BE FOCUSED, AND DISCIPLINED.
There, I said it:mrgreen: Happy New Year, Michelle!!!!
Bosey
Rene Says:
I remember when my son got stomp rockets. THey all ended up on the roof. My BIL and I would compete to see who could find the most obnoxious presents for each others kids. Nothing too bad this year.
I’m working on my resolutions. There is, of course, the annual “lose thirty pounds” resolution but I’m still formulating my writing goals for 2006.
Amy K. Says:
:whistle:Yikes, I still have another day to come up with resolutions, right? I’m thinking one better be to stop procrastinating.
Crystal* Says:
Family, especially siblings, really know how to gift people, don’t they? *laughs*
My resolutions? Write more. Write better. Acquire an agent. Write at least four novels and four short stories.
I’ll postpone meeting Nora Roberts and Oprah until at least next year.
Grins*