The writing group was interesting. There was not much time each as there were 11 people there, but I read from my new chapter 1 and they seemed to be impressed. No improvement comments at all really (probably being nice to me on my first one, and they are not a hugely critical bunch to anyone) and they seemed to want to hear more.
Very interesting how 11 people can have 11 such different writing styles. After the first few I was sweating about whether I would match up.
So now that I have:
- written the whole of the first draft of a novel and
- read some of my work in public and
- got a subscription to Writing magazine (am eagerly awaiting the next copy - thought it would be here by now?) and
- have some work in the drawer, written and awaiting a return visit and
- joined a Writers Group,
do I now qualify? Do you think I can call myself a writer yet?
Can't log my data tonight as I need to get to bed after glugging the rest of my wine. I also need to look at the empty packets (yes note the 's') of sushi in the car to get the calories. I'm estimating 2,000 cals and 300 burned, so 500 or so over my target today...eating on the run all day has been the problem (or maybe it was just the second box of sushi). Will get back to normal tomorrow and measure exactly today's efforts.
I have to keep reminding myself that with these data I am still losing...just not quite at the rate to lose 2st in 9 weeks.
Big gym session planned for the morning hence the need for my bed right now!
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hey Moose
I reckon you can count yourself as a writer..all of those qualifications set you in good stead.
I was just swatting up on food trends for 2007 and beyond, 9for interview tomorrow) and thought of all of you.
hey Everyone - Peace and quiet in household, so a quick 5 mins with you guys.
It's my reading group tomorrow night- we're reviewing Girl with a pearl earring..fantastic ( some in the group are v.v.slow, so I've moved on through 2 more books since)..will i remember - the passion?! I think i will.
EG - thanks for that, I will raise a glass next tuesday ( in hopefully sunny majorca) for the SOAMC and you gals in Glasgie!
Mary - be positive, there's always a silver lining
Anna - Go for it, girl
Everyone else, be you poorly or sleepless or slimming or jolly, or preggers, or mad or funny or lovely or just you - i will love you and leave you today/tonight and wish you a pleasant flight
Love
Caroline x
P.s {{{ALL OF YOU}}}
P.P.S TOOOO cheesy!! We are allowed over here
P.P.P.S Can't wait for the Apprentice tomorrow(today)
P.P.P.P.S I wish i could think of something a bit risque, so i could go in the naughty corner
P>P>P>P>P>S hazel, my mum has written a note for my absence on occasions due to bad hair day, catching nipple in mangle and athletes foot, OK?
Of course you can call yourself a writer. You could call yourself a writer from the first moment you started to put your ideas down onto paper. Its not what you do, its what you are! Its a passion that should be acknowledged, given a title and shouted about.
I, on the other hand, am not a writer. I'll happily blog and tell tales of my life, thoughts in my head, hopes and fears, dreams and reality - but I don't feel like a writer. Maybe a witterer, on rare occassions a witty witterer but not a writer. I just type, delete and type again. Most of the time it may read oddly, and I kind of like it that way.
I am an artist, a dancer, a soon to be drummer, a sportsman, a gardener, a florist, a smoker, a groupie, an animal expert, a naturalist, a chef, and given half a chance a lover. These are all things that I am.
There are many more to add to the list, but heck its getting late!
What I do, or at least did til circumstances changed a while ago, is pet retail. Where is the mystery and intrigue in that? Where is the insight into my character and personality?? Ok, it might tell you that I'm into my animals, and am quite good at selling things but thats about it really.
I like what I am, I'm good at what I do. I would like to be good at what I am, but that isn't always the case (the last example excluded!). So, yes Moose, you can call yourself a writer. You don't need memberships and meetings and readings to do so. Thats just confirmation that you are becoming an author!
It all makes sense to me,
Night,
MW, a!
Moose, the Writer.
My friend Moose...yeah, the Writer.
Oh, who? Moose? He's a Writer.
Ol' Moosester, the Writer? Yep. Very good.
I think you can qualify as a writer Moose. Who are we to say...apart from your adoring public of course...
I am wot I am. I am also very impressed that Mariella is soon to become a drummer.
Mariella, the Drummer.
My friend Mariella...yeah, the Drummer.
Oh, who? Mariella? She's a Drummer.
Ol' Mazzie, the Drummer? Yep. Very good.
All good!
I used to play the violin. I was the lead violinist for the North Sussex Orchestra. I still have a violin, but have no idea which end I need to poke under my chin. Maybe once Anna gets her cello, we could look at forming a duet?...
Anyhoo, best wishes for the interview today Caroline. The main food fad in HA is kebabs...just in case they ask...
Also, many congratulations to jollygits aged P's!
Later babes and luvvys...
love
hazel
x
ps Am now at 'bunged up' stage...but the one where one nostril is still running but it won't blow?
Moose. You are a writer.
There. Sounds good, doesn't it?
Hopefully, one day, I may apply the same tag to myself.
Slept a bit last night, mostly with the help of two friends, Billy Budweiser and Charlie Chardonnay. It was such a full on day, and then with my 30 seconds of broadcasting to the nation I felt the need for a drink by the time I got home.
Quiet day called for today, I fancy.
May even get the flash drive out and get a few words down.....
Happy (hump) Days
MfR
PS Get well soon Hazel. You need to do that disgusting thing with one nostril that footballers seem obsessed with doing every two minutes.
Morning all
Moose I think you can definitely call yourself writer and am glad the writing club went well for you. Keep following your heart and that book will get published.
MfR – was it you on the missing link/guess who bit of drive time last night? Not sure how Stuart managed to get squash mixed up with salsa!
I managed to get to the gym last night and home in time life on mars. This morning for some reason the roads seem to be really quiet (is it school holidays yet?) so I have managed to get to work earlier than planned. That means more time for morning coffee and perhaps an earlier end to the day so I can make the gym again. Let hope the day stays quiet……..
Hope everyone is starting to feel better
Morning, morning!
Hump day!! 3 days left in this job and only 4 until I see you know who again!
Staying at home to work today, given the ridiculous amount of travelling already this week.
Hazel - I felt better yesterday, so openend a bottle of wine last night - BIG mistake! Feel awful again, so am consoling myself with a cardboard bacon sandwich - taste buds may be on strike, but it's the psychology of it all that matters! (Note, bacon has been grilled, bread is wholemeal and no butter/spread.)
t - oddly enough, the roads are quiet here today too, although that could be because of the awful blanket of fog that has descended again!
Caroline - I've often wanted to join a reading group. I worry though about joining a group that thinks my opinions are completely off the wall!
Will check in later,
S xx.
Moose - you are a writer! It doesn't matter what label anyone else imposes on you - it's what's in your heart that counts and in your heart, you;re a writer - so there!
...and have just broken a nail.
B*gger.
t, the roads were really quiet rand 'ere this morning too. didn't akshully have to 'stop' at any junctions, or indeed any traffic lights...
Sammie - I do hope your day today is better than your evening last night xx
...and MfR - do you mean the 'Irishman's Hankie'? I can only presume that this is of wot you speak as I have not watched a Foot Ball Match recently...
Now I have work. SOOOOOO unfair...
Oh, will need to listen again, but I wish you hadn't said you'd lost!
l
h
x
Ooops!!
Think I need to stop reading this blog and concentrate on work - just received a call from someone called Hazel, which completely threw me! She thinks I'm a dithering idiot, I'm sure!
S xx.
Moose - none of us on here knew you when you weren't a writer, so yes, you are most definitely qualified! Glad the group went well and I can't wait to queue up to get my copy of yer book signed ......
MfR - I heard you on the radio and thought you was robbed mate!!!
Caroline - best of luck with the interview - everything's crossed for you xx
jollygit xx
Moose, you are most definitely a writer and very creative. Once you are published, we'll be able to say "oh, yeah, the famous Moose, we were all there at the start of his brilliant career"!
MfR, didn't hear Drivetime last night, but I will listen again at lunchtime. Were you really nervous? I have been so tempted to call into the radio, but I would collapse in a heap if I got through!
Caroline - Good luck today. Also, have a wonderful time in Majorca! It's a beautiful place.
EG - good for you getting this far. On to the next stage!
Jollygit - how wonderful for your parents. They were babies when they got married!
Anna - I love hearing the cello. Would imagine it must be sooo difficult to play! I listen to a fantastic American singer/songwriter called Harry Chapin and all his music incorporates the cello. It is so haunting, it makes me cry!
Hazel - hope you are feeling better today. Another musical person on the blog! I'm so envious, but I have NO patience to learn an instrument!
Sammie - not long to go now!! If you need any pointers for a hotel in London, I could come up with a couple. I absolutely love London!
Thanks for the words about WW, you are right - it takes time!
Have a great day everyone. Will check back later.
C xx
Hi everyone!
Bonas Dias! I'm off to watch the Andorra v England football match today in Barcelona... let's hope it will be better than the abismal display at the weekend... I'm pleased I was on an airoplane at the time.
Moose- Author.... why not?
Have fun today and save me a low cal, low carb snack for when I get back..
Luv
Lyndyloo
-x-x-x-
Morning all!
Moose - you can definitely call yourself a writer, like the others I may be biased but you do have a talent and a passion for writing and in my estimation that makes you a writer.
Caroline - good luck with your interview
Chrissie S - hope Ms S is better today and able to go to school. My little man is better than he was so has gone to school but in a bad, bad mood! So I feel sorry for his teacher today!
Hazel L - Sorry you are still struggling with your bug, hope you soon feel better
MWK - Don't apologise for feeling low, it happens to the best of us. I just hope you soon find the sunshine again.
To all of you who struggle with their weight - I can identify with every one of you as I am overweight but would rather curl up and hibernate than go to a slimming class ( I am far too ashamed of myself to do that). Since February I have started doing some exercise and am careful with what I eat. I do not drink alcohol as a rule. I do not have scales in the house. I am absolutely obssessed that my children will not get to how I am and we spend a lot of time outdoors doing energetic things at the weekends. Judging by my clothes I am slowly shifting the weight but I have been like this for about 6 or 7 years now and it is not easy. So good luck to each and every one of you. Sorry I went on a bit but I have just plucked up the courage to share this with you.
X
Amanda,
Just had to come back to say, well done for sharing. It really does help, doesn't it?!
I understand you don't want to go to a slimming class, and by the sound of it, you are coping and winning in your own way, so that's fine!
Thanks for asking about Ms S, she is back at school and - this is fairly disturbing - she's really happy to get back! To be fair though, she is sitting her Standard Grades just after Easter, so she is really panicking at all the works she's missing!
Hope you wee guy is o.k. I am sure his mood will improve as the day goes on!
C xx
Cast your minds back folks, to the discussions on here re: Comic Relief/giving etc. Saw this today and You Tube and thought it brillian!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DgIRjecItw
S xx.
It has been asked next door whether it was 'The' Matt from Rudgwick on Drivetime last night.
As I struggle to cope with my new found fame I should point out that I am available for parties, supermarket openings and after dinner speaking at very reasonable rates.
I shall post the number for my agent later.
MfR - Stars in his eyes
MfR - Any chance you can open the Church coffee morning on 19th May - 10am prompt in Greater Manchester? Elsie will bake you her special Eccles cakes and Gladys prepares a mean sandwich in return for your attendance. We will just hope that Enid doesn't put too much brandy in the fruit cake as things get a bit out of control when that happens. Oh and feel free to bring along some bric-a-brac for Alice's stall.
Let me know if you will be available and I will report back to the fund raising team.
Thanks
Amanda x
Hey there's no need for agents we are all friends here aren't we! We will sort the finer details between ourselves!!!!!
Doh - I forgot you are an accountant so no mates rates available then - LOL - x
Amanda
Of course I would be delighted to open the Church coffee morning.
I would have to be away promptly as I am playing in Ronnie Corbett's charity scrabble tournament in the afternoon.
Please could you ask Gladys to make me a cucumber (with the skin removed) and mature Cheddar cheese sandwich? I should point out that this does form part of my 'rider' and as such, any deviation from my request would result in my non-attendance (fee non-refundable).
I'll bring some signed photos for your stall.
I'll get my people to forward the contract this afternoon.
MfR - This is a trademark. Any unauthorised use will result in prosecution.
Afternoon everyone
If I make it to the OAMC in the south I will have to bring my autograph book - best selling author Moose and celebrity MfR...... :o)
Jollygit - It was lovely to read about your parents :0)
Moose - How rude of me not to acknowledge your offer of tea, just one question. Does it come ready made in a fine china cup :o))
Caroline - Good luck for your interview. Have a wonderful holiday :o))
Chrissie - your weekend away sounds nice. York is a place I have wanted to visit but just haven't got around to it yet. Hope you have a nice time, look forward to hearing all about it.
Please Ms S is on the mend.
Hope you all had a better nights sleep. I did wake a few times but managed to doze off again.
Have a good day xx
Mary xx
Mary - I don't do fine china...just break it too easily.
MfR - would you be able to open my new jar of beetroot for me? I've nearly broken me wrist and it just won't budge ......
PS I'm starving xxxx
jollygit xx
MfR.
You do realise that it is the FA Cup Final on 19th May?
As you are due to present the Cup this year, surely you need to take that into consideration and not rush into rash 'coffee morning' decisions without referring them to me.
I am not happy.
Yrs
H Goldsmith
Mr.
...or bloody SCRABBLE Tournaments!
jollygit!
I have a JML 'OPEN JARS and AWKWARD TINS EVEN WITH HOOVES OR A BROKEN WRIST' thingie. I shall send it on the next carrier pigeon. In the meantime, just eat the crusts.
From the promoter of Cilit Bang.
Beetroot? Have you gorn maaad?
MfR - autograph for me too, please? Can't make this months meet - I will wait until next.
S xx.
Jollgit while you are waiting for the JML thingie, try using a damp cloth or elastic band for better grip :o)
As you can guess I have had the same problem :o)
Mary xx
BEETROOT = 10 points.
Sammie...you don't like beetroot then? Me, I LOVE it!
Lots of things you can have with a salad, but nothing like a beetroot for a bit of colour, and to spill down your nice white t-shirt that you've decided to wear this evening and it's only 7.30 and you can't get home to change and you are probably going clubbing a bit later.
Nothing like it at all.
Except possibly Bolognese Sauce.
Todays hints and tips were brought to you by Hazel Love courtesy of Time Management.
It turns your poo red too...
Harvey, Harvey, Harvey.
Calm down dear, it's only a cup final.
(I am thinking of using that in my next commercial. What do you think?)
I was aware of the clash of dates, but I have it on authority from a Far East betting syndicate that this year's final will go into extra time. This gives me plenty of time to hop in the chopper and make it over to Wembley in time for the presentation.
I must attend the pro-celebrity scrabble as Elton said he'd only go if I did.
And we wouldn't want him getting his tiara in a twist, would we?
MfR. Brought to you in conjunction with the world's favourite airline.
Thank you all for your helpful hints and tips on "How to open a stubborn jar of beetroot". In the end I settled for a less risky cheese & pickle sandwich ...
I didn't know beetroot made your poo red! Did you know that asparagus makes your wee smell ...
jollygit xx
MfR - can you please employ a PA - I simply cannot cope with the offers AND do my day job.
A supermarket, car firm (apparently they want you to do something with a KA), Lawn Feeder and a bird seed manufacturer are all interested.
Let me know if they're good enough for 'Brand MfR'!!
S xx.
P.S. can you also 'Guest' at Moose's first book signing?
MfR - I'm an out of work secretary bird who could start straight away! Sounds like you're going to need some help with your diary ..... how 'bout it, eh, eh??
jollygit
Hello everyone
Thanks to all who offered good wishes for interview (it was fine..(I didn't get round to the Kebabs, hazel, but thanks for the tip anyway!)and I've decided I actually don't want the job, it's funny how talking about your current job make you think it's not so bad
THanks also to Chrissie S, Mary
on hols wishes, I've looked at the weather forcast and it's not too bad in Palma...next friday/saturday it seems to be quite sunny, hooray!
Sammie - the RG is just an excuse for 6 girls to get together over a glass of wine for a bit of a chat!
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, however OTW it may seem!
t - life on Mars was great wasn't it? However, I wonder if the setting is a smokescreen to allow racism/sexism/violence onto the screen?? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it for the acting etc and will continue to watch..but I just thought that yesterday.
MfR
Looks like you will have to take jolly up on her offer....Mr Goldsmith is a force to be reckoned with - I met him once..absolutely ferocious. Got broad shoulders, will of iron and balls of steel jollygit? you'll need them with Mr G
Oh, by the way I've purchased Raclette set for the bride to be (e bay is a wonderful thing - but I've not got it yet!)
Moose - hello
MWa! is so right
Love you and leave you
Caroline x
At parties and social gatherings I'm going to start dropping into conversation " oh of course, I know a writer. Yes, I've reviewed some of his work. Oh dahling he's absolutely fabulous. Just wait till he publishes - everyone will want a piece of him. His name? Moose!" MOOSE - there can be no doubt you are a writer. Next time you are at a party and someone asks you what you do - just say "I'm a writer."
And at the same party and social gatherings I will also be dropping in "MfR - well of course I know Matt. Knew him before he was famous."
Just wish I could get an invite to a party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chrissie S - thanks for your comments.
Ok - can't keep it in any longer. Diet started on Friday and just had to step on the scales this morning:
5 days in - Weight loss = 4 lbs - YIPEEEEEE!!!!
EG
EG - well done honey! Just remember how chuffed you felt when you got on those scales - it will sustain you in your darkest hours of temptation!!!
Caroline - no excuses needed for that here! Re: the job you no longer want - if nothing else, at least you've had valuable interview practice.
Nighty night all,
S xx.
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