October Goals and Such

[skye_writer]

So it's been a while? Whoops?

I am doing better since my cat died. Haven't had the most productive weeks since, but I'm trying to work on that. I've started using the Pomodoro Technique to get things done, and it's mostly going pretty well. I can't seem to get myself to do more than six sessions a day, though, which is annoying. I need to get better about working and getting things done.

Things that have happened: I've actually started drafting that short story I've been talking up so much (to myself, mostly). I don't have more than 500 words, I don't think, but it's still something, and it's a start. I've tried to plan out what I want to do for the rest of the year, writing-wise. I think I'm going to do NaNoWriMo, but possibly with a lower goal? I want to use it to finish my TRON fanfic, The Outpost. I haven't touched it really since the middle of the summer, it feels like. The last chapter of Part 2 needs to be rewritten, and the rest of it needs to be planned and plotted in more detail. And also written. So that's all a thing.

As far as October goals go: I want to write an entry here every day, even if it's just a writing update. I want to read all these bloody books I've checked out from the library. I want to do a lot of things. I can only hope I will get them all done in time. Lordy. I don't know what I'm doing honestly. I really need a job, because I'm going to run out of money soon, especially with Christmas coming. But the whole idea of job hunting just makes me turn into a ball of anxiety, so it's like... great? Ugh.

Anyway. I don't know. Sometimes I just feel so stupid about everything. 

Gonna shut up now. Okay.

Comments

[dolewhip]

I'm glad you're starting to do better, and that the Pomodoro Technique is proving useful to you. Plus, working on the short story is pretty exciting. May I ask what it's about?

Yay for NaNo. :) I'll be participating again this year, myself, at least to some extent. I'm looking forward to it, and I hope you have an enjoyable and productive November!

The nervous scramble to find a job is the worst, (I've been doing that myself lately, ack), and I really hope you can find a way to make that work. <3

[skye_writer]

Thanks! The pomodoros seem to be working for the most part, but I'm finding I get tired and want to just relax after doing a couple rounds. So I'll have to get to the bottom of that, I guess.

I hope NaNo goes well for you, too!

And ugh, job hunting. The main problem is that all the jobs around here are things I'm not very well suited for--fast food and factory jobs where speed and perfection are key. Which is naturally a perfect recipe for anxiety through the roof. So I don't know where to look. And I tried applying at a few places I thought were a good fit back in August--and none of them panned out. :/ so yeah.

Anyway, thanks again for the well wishes. :)

[dolewhip]

I wonder if it's kind of like physical exercise, where you need to work up your endurance? Dunno, just a thought.

Thanks!

I can relate; the whole 'speed and perfection being key' thing really is nerve-wracking. Of course, these days, everyone tends to want experienced workers... But since that's everyone, it's hard to get your foot in the door to pick up the experience. And then it's a big vicious cycle. Sigh.

But yeah, of course! :)

[skye_writer]

That is definitely a good way to think of it. Maybe I should try working myself up to more sessions. Thanks for the tip. :)

And yeah, my biggest problem with job experience is that... I don't really have any. I had a job scanning medical records in college, but that was it, and my temp job was so specific that it doesn't really qualify me for anything. And yeah. That's depressing.

ANYWAY. I'll figure something out, I guess.

[maplemood]

An entry every day sounds like a great goal (plus it gives me more things to read, which is always nice). Also, I'd love to hear a bit more about your short story, too!

[skye_writer]

Hee. I'm glad someone will be reading my rambles. :D Thanks.