Random snippet of a conversation

Just a random bit that came to me last night for NaNo:

His eyes widened. “You told her how we met?”

“No, I told her a story of how we met.”

He laughed, “Our eyes met across a crowded room?”

“Costume party.”

“Halloween?”

“New Years Eve.”

“The Phantom and Christine?” he knew the games his wife liked to play.

“No, but that’s a good idea. Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.”

“Did she buy it?” he asked.

“Ate it up with a spoon. [small spoilerish bit redacted]” she laughed at the memory of the dreamy eyed doctor, obviously picturing herself dancing with the infamous Dr. Quick.

The Prologue

Alright. Here it is, the beginning of my madness:

Prologue – Present Day - Seattle

She stepped out of her office into the sun. It was a beautiful Friday night. It was June, and Seattle was having an amazing summer. She looked both ways and crossed the street to head down the hill to meet the girls for cocktails.

Her life was perfect: she had a job she loved, the best friends anyone could ask for, and a gorgeous husband that adored her.

She smiled at the thought, which added a little bounce to her step and a swish to her hips.

She looked down at her watch and realized that she was running late. She reached into her bag to fish out her phone and call her friends. The phone rang the instant she touched it. That was weird. She looked at the number displayed on the screen. It was a local number, but not already stored in her phone. Maybe it’s the girls from the bar, or maybe it’s one of the back lines at the office.

“Hello?” she answered tentatively.

“Hello Rachel, it’s been a long time hasn’t it?” a rough male voice said on the other end of the phone. She audibly gasped. “You didn’t think we’d just let you disappear like that. did you?”

She took another deep breath, then, it all went dark.

Have I gone completely crazy? I think so.

Today is November 1st. The first day of National Novel Writing Month, abbreviated NaNoWriMo. And I, along with several thousand other crazy people, have signed up to participate. The end goal is to write 50,000 words by the end of November.

That's right. I'm officially insane. In addition to classes, work and homework, I've voluntarily decided to write FIFTY THOUSAND WORDS. Apparently the words can be in any sort of form, non-fiction, short stories, fiction, anything really, but I seriously doubt memos, briefs, motions, and papers for school count. So with my well known affinity for the genre known as Chick Lit, I will probably write something along those lines. Happy, fluffy, girl gets boy in the end. Is it because I think that's the best genre? Of course not. I know another author participating, and I'm sure that piece will be marvelous and angst-y, but I honestly just don't think that way. I love to read that stuff, but I have a hard time writing conflict, I think more along the lines of episodic television apparently, wrapped up at the end of the chapter. I love a good mystery, but don't have the foresight to plan out a proper whodunit. But I can't write romance either... descriptive sex scenes just aren't in my realm of capabilities. I mean I can see them, but can't describe them effectively. So instead I'm stuck with just a story. We'll see how that goes.

Either way, wish me luck - 50k words in a month breaks down to 1667 words per day. Which doesn't sound like much when you can type 70 words a minute, but takes a lot longer than it should when you have to think up the story as you go.

Who knows, maybe I'll post snippets as I go.

Birthday Celebrations

I'm officially old(er).

Let me recount the celebrations:

Friday October 16 - Seattle - Dinner at Icon with some of my closest friends:

The food was great, the Orange Drop is an amazing drink if you're so inclined for a martini, and the company was the best a girl could ask for.

Saturday October 17 - Seattle - Joint celebration with another friend that included watching the Sounders win at the College Inn and then dancing and pool at The Ballroom in Fremont:

Things I've learned - I have to go to more 'Football' games - those chants are hilarious and catchy AND the pizza at The Ballroom is HUGE. (honestly I swear one slice was probably a foot long and 10 inches across at the crust).

Sunday October 18 - Kenmore - Take out Fortune Inn with the husband

I LOVE CHINESE FOOD!! ('nuff said)

Saturday October 24 - Spokane - Dinner and Drinks with friends.

Went to the casino for dinner, dancing and gambling. The food was good, and reasonably priced. The music in the "lounge" however, was NOT suitable for dancing, unless you're a little old person (in your 60's probably). Drinks were good, I didn't gamble, those that did won though, so maybe I should have tried my luck. Went to Press for late night cocktails. Very good, I will go back.

Sunday October 25 - Spokane - nothing - HOWEVER I was inundated with facebook messages, text messages and phone calls filled with well wishes.

Still to come: Sunday November 1 - Bothell - brunch with the in-laws: Can't wait!!!

I do love my birthday! Thanks to all who helped celebrate.

-fatgirl

It's Friday night, I guess that makes it all right...

okay, so I'm not Prince, and I have no Little Red Corvette (which is fine, I'd prefer a Mercedes anyhow), but that's just the sentiment I have tonight for sitting around and doing nothing.

It's been a hectic seven days. This time a week ago I was enjoying dinner with friends in Seattle. I would love to go back to that time right now, it was absolutely amazing. In the last week I have had other fun times, a great brunch with friends, a couple of birthday celebrations (for myself and others), and unfortunately a horrible cold. That's right, I have been down with the sickness for about 3 days. I'm finally feeling better, just in time for yet another birthday celebration. But to be sure, I'm taking it easy with a quiet Friday night in.

So, how do I spend a Friday night in alone?

- Talk to the husband on the phone

- Watch reruns of Bones (love, Love, LOVE David Boreanaz)

- Watch the episode of Monk where Sharona returns (Yay for Bitty Shram)

- Check out the new Psych midseason replacement

- Write for a while (gotta practice for NaNo)

Man do I live an exciting life or what? Yeah, I thought so. I think I'll go make a cup of tea before starting White Collar (the Psych midseason filler).

I hope the rest of you are an enjoying a more exciting Friday night...

Things off the list:

It's been a while since I've scratched anything off my gigantic to do list, so here are a couple:

Order Mac n' Cheese in a restaurant - Last Friday I ordered Mac n' Cheese at a place called Zola. It was wonderful cheesy goodness, with BACON! AMAZING

Run a mile - done. Painful, took about 12 minutes, (so around 5 miles an hour) but I did it. And I will do it again, and again, and again. Thank you treadmill, it is way too cold to run outside.

More things down... many more to go.

Fat Girl Goes to Court

Twice.

Get all nervous and prepared for court last week, get there - hearing is continued.

Get all nervous and prepared for court yesterday, get there - the case settles.

Gee it sure is fun to be a lawyer.

No but seriously: Going to court on an entirely unrelated matter on Thursday - that one will go for sure (I hope).