Happy 4th & I'll be Back!

In honor of America's special day to celebrate our freedoms and remember our past (and grill out and watch fireworks!) there'll be no Cupcakes and Writing post today.  Instead I just want to relish how blessed I am to be an American who experiences freedoms that some do not get to experience in other countries.  Regardless of what country we hail from, may we all realize how blessed we really are. :)

Also, I'm gonna be a little scarce on the blogosphere for the next month or two (or three).  We're moving to another state this week, and in addition to all the transition, unpacking etc, baby number two is due next month.  I'll post when I can--I'm still hoping to at least do some Cupcakes and Writing posts, and I'll let you know when baby arrives--but I probably won't be visiting blogs as often as usual.  But don't give up on me!  When things settle down, I'll be back!

ROW80

A Round of Words in 80 Days.  What a fabulous thing to be a part of.  If you don't know what it is, check it out.  If you're part of it, aren't you glad you participated?!

Round One is completed.  Whew.  That means we have a few days break before we make a new writing goal(s) to pursue for Round Two.  So, now you want to know how I did during Round One, right?

Well, first of all, my goal was simply to finish the rough draft of my YA manuscript.  Did I make it?  Um...no.  I took a week off to reorganize our kitchen since it was driving me crazy.  Been spending a lot more time with my lil monkey who's been sick.  Poor thing.  (And those of you from ROW80, no that's not a pet.  He's my 9 1/2 month old son.  Who I think is way cooler than any pet.)  I've been hanging out with friends more.  Scheduling play dates for the monkey.  And I've been reading a lot.  Books for me and to monkey.  Spending more time with the hubster.  Oh, and I did write 2/3 of my manuscript.

So, I don't feel like I've wasted my time.  I don't feel like a failure because I didn't make my goal.  In fact, I'm realizing more and more just how blessed my life really is and enjoying every aspect of it as much as possible.

I already know my goals for Round Two.  But I'll post those later.  The point of this post is to simply to bask in accomplishments.  Even if it wasn't all you had hoped to accomplish, celebrate the things you have accomplished and the blessings in your life.  And if you're just learning about ROW80, join in for Round Two!  I think you'll be glad you did!