Hahahaha I can't believe it! I literally just hit the 50k mark. XD I told myself I would hit 50k by the end of the weekend, and I finished up this afternoon! It was kind of an interesting week, because I've been fighting a cold since last weekend. Some days were more difficult than others, but I feel like my characters are finally coming through. The end is in sight!!! I'm thinking it will probably end up being about 75-80k total, which means I should finish a little before Thanksgiving, if I keep up my pace. After that I'll write epilogues or something. BUT I WON!!!

Well anyway, enough with the giddy screaming. Let's see, I went to my first write-in today, at Panera Bread. I'm still there now. There are two other people here, both trucking away on their novels. It's a really great environment for writing. We've been here close to four hours now. I love Panera. XD

After church and before the write-in today, I went and got myself a bunch of noveling supplies. I got chocolate and candy canes for fuel, and a bunch of glowstick bracelets and candles for writing marathons next weekend. I think I might try to marathon myself to the finish line. Anyway, this was inspired by a very interesting thread on the NaNo forums about "glowsticking your way to success." The idea is to break a glowstick and not stop writing until it dims or goes out. I got fairly cheap ones, because I don't fancy trying to write for 24 or 48 hours straight. XP People also suggested using small candles, so that's why I got those. I like both ideas, and I will try to do them both before the end of the month!

Well anyway, just wanted to update with the amazing news! Hope everyone's having as great a day as I am!