Six days into NaNoWriMo. How are all of you doing? I'm managing to cling to my sanity AND keep up the word count -- so far. Then again, we're not even a week in just yet. Here's an overview of my stats:

Wordcount: 10,042
Where I'm supposed to be: 10,002
Words ahead of schedule: 40
Pieces of candy consumed: I'm sure I don't want to know.
Number of times characters have ticked me off: None -- yet. Tierney is a handful, so I'm expecting it before the end of the month.

I've been ahead of schedule pretty steadily. I didn't write at all yesterday, but I was two days ahead. Now, I'm barely ahead. But I've got just over an hour before work to crank out some words. I'm determined to stay ahead of schedule. I'll need the extra padding when Thanksgiving and Black Friday roll around.

I made it to the kick-off party for my region on Halloween. There's just something about being in a room full of people participating in this insanity. The adrenaline and enthusiasm. Definitely got me pumped to get started. Sadly, I forgot about the write-in this past Thursday. It was too late by the time I remembered I was going to go. I fail. I'll be there next week for sure.

Alright. I need to get some words down before I get to work. Hope everyone's having as much fun so far as I am!

I've got to get ready for a long day of work (oh, joy!) but I've got a few things to mention really quick.

Thing 1:

Rachel @ Rachel Morgan Writes gave me this award:

I'm going to pass it on to all of my wonderfully amazing followers. Thanks, Rachel!

Thing 2:

Rachna @ Rachna's Scriptorium gave me this award:

With this one, I have to share a few things about myself, so let's see...

1. October is my favorite month. I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves and the excitement leading up to NaNoWriMo.
2. I love pizza. Mushrooms, pepperoni and pineapple, please.
3. I love to write by hand. My handwriting is loopy and crooked and super-messy. Sometimes I can't even read what I've written. But I never feel closer to the creative process than when I've got a pen in my hand.
4. My favorite book as a kid was Charlotte's Web. Ironically, spiders scare the bejeezus out of me now.
5. I do some of my best plot planning while cleaning the house.

Again, anyone feel free to snag this one. I look forward to reading your tidbits of info! Thank you, Rachna!

Thing 3:

Sticky Note Stories has started a NaNoWriMo Blogchain. If you're participating in this year's NaNo, mosey on over and sign up!

I believe that about wraps it up. Off to work I go. Have a good Wednesday!