Wednesday, November 26, 2014

LYNCR8MO


Sometimes when I’m off the “grid” and I have been for a while, whether intentionally or not, I feel a sense of peace within. I realize the Internet is the way to communicate these days and I do email regularly, but everything else I have stayed away from pretty much this month. Granted, I was out of town a few times, and any spare time I had I’ve devoted to illustrating my book—which is my own rendition of NaNoWriMo.

I’m calling it LynCr8Mo. Lynn Create Month. I looked at my schedule, decided (realistically) how many hours a day (that were available) that I could draw and used that as my overall goal. I had 20 days—turned that into 20 hours—an hour a day.

I originally thought, Easy-Peasy, however, I was surprised how difficult (this month anyway) it was to do an hour on those days. Eight of my 20 days, I logged in a zero. I’m still on target with my goal since on the days that I did draw, I drew more than the one hour goal. Maybe because I was ahead, I didn’t stress about getting an hour in on the other days. Or I was lucky to be ahead because something came up needing my attention more than the drawing. Either way, it’s all good.

I’m going to create a goal every month. December is going to be a challenge, but I’ll keep the numbers low, and who knows, I may surprise myself. At least there will be some sort of goal.

In light of the world’s current situation, I send out love. I sing HU daily, for God’s will to be done.

Now I’m off to bake…

I’m grateful for all the love in my life—thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!


9 comments:

  1. First, I love your drawing. Second, since you've set the goals, you're already halfway to achieving them. Something to aim for---whether hours to draw, or a word count for writing---increased our chances of getting there. And I'll sing HU, too. :) Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!

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  2. Lynn--Have a great day tomorrow. Lisa's right. Once you set a goal, you're on your way. (And your coffee cup looks exactly like a coffee cup. I think if I drew one, it wouldn't have an opening at the top.)

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  3. You are so clever to set a montlyly goal. I find it hard to reach a daily goal right now!!! But...with any luck I will rap up this year and start fresh with a new plan soon. Yes, have a delightful day tomorrow...Happy Thanksgiving.

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  4. Lovely! And thank you for the birthday card! You are always so thoughtful. I hope that your Thanksgiving was wonderful, Lynn! <3

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  5. Love the post and love the picture. The idea of setting a monthly goal is one I hope to do, too!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  6. Your goal is so simple and yet so ingenious, and I am the same way with coffee cups...both in breaking them and mending them, too. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  7. Argh! I missed your birthday; hope it was great! I miss you, I love the way you think.

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  8. You are so awesome, Lynn! What a great idea. I love your cup drawing, and thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas card.

    Hugs,
    Kathy M.

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  9. Love your drawings, are you selling them yet? And the idea of setting monthly goals seems like it might create less pressure. Have a great holiday!

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