Hi there, ROWers and friends!
I hope your last week was lovely. Mine was busy in ways that brought joy, accomplishment, connection, and satisfaction.
And now it’s Sunday, so it’s time for my three wrapup questions:
What did I accomplish last week?
- Story A Day, every day.
- Gained momentum in Pixels to Platform.
- Polished “Storm Glass” and returned to publishers pending professional editing.
- More decluttering.
- More voiceover research.
- More family, dog, and hometending.
- Learning how to set reasonable goals.
- Completed plotting contest story, and began drafting.
What’s on deck for this week?
- Story A Day, every day.
- Complete contest entry draft, revise, send to crit group.
- Build momentum in Pixels to Platform, and interact as an Ambassador at least 3 times during the week.
- Updating blog and Patreon
- More decluttering.
- More voiceover research
- More family, dog, and hometending.
How do these things serve my greater purpose?
- All accomplishments and on deck items support a sustainable writing career – and/or a sustainable income/family life (all primary objectives in my life).
How would you answer these three questions?
Notes:
- Wednesday: Weekly Action Plan
- Sunday: Weekly Wrap-Up.
- Final Review: after Week 12.
Goal Status:
- Blue with Overstrike: Complete.
- Green: In Progress.
- Black: Still Waiting.
- Black with Overstrike: 86:ed.
- Red: Goal Change.
Writing:
I complete one Star Trek: Enterprise fan fiction story each day, using the Story A Day prompts.
- 7/7 for the week.
I brainstorm, do needed worldbuilding and character work, create a rough outline, and write a first draft of my 2,500 word limit short story for the Little Bird Writing Contest, using the prompts.
- All planning/plotting done, and 724/~2,500 words of rough draft written.
I participate in #thursdaythreads (new goal).
- I had the prompt, and an idea – but Lise wanted to talk, and that took precedence. #noregrets
Revision:
I complete a final polish of “Storm at Song Glass Cabin” and submit revised version to Exploits in the Adirondacks anthology publisher, pending professional edit.
- Story revision completed and submitted at last! HUZZAH!!!
I complete spot revisions for each day’s Story A Day fan fiction piece.
- 7/7 for the week.
Blogging:
I decide on a spring/summer blogging schedule.
- I made a rough list; simmering in progress.
I post and adhere to this schedule.
I respond to all pending comments.
I revise my About page, based on Pixels to Platform learning.
I add a Welcome page, based on P2P learning.
Social Media
I update my Patreon page, with apologies to my Patron (sorry, Fallon!)
I share my Patreon page on other social media, because no one can be my patron if they don’t even know I want any!
I keep up with #AllStarTrek, ROW80, #accountabilitygirls. P2P Facebook group, and general Twitter, Facebook, and email.
- Mostly up to date with everything but ROW80, which seems to be falling through the cracks of late.
I post and browse at least once on Instagram and Pinterest, because I miss them.
- I made it to Pinterest, mostly pinning Instant Pot recipes I’d like to try.
Learning:
I complete Pixels to Platform Module Two.
- Moving along, but not yet complete.
I watch Module Two Video Two.
- Done!
I assess Video 2 Play Sheets/devise schedule for completing them.
- Also finished – need an hour and a half or so, next week.
I doublecheck time for group call; be prepared to participate; submit at least one question.
I watch the DIY-MFA free workshop videos, and participate in the comments.
- Watched 4/4.
I participate in P2P Q&A Conference Call on Thursday.
- I forgot to add this, but it’s done!
I finish reading voiceover ebook.
- Also done…simmering and contemplating next steps.
Family Finances:
I read two financial articles.
- Done.
I investigate Fiverr.
- ..scanned for similar gigs to my first idea…nothing found so far!
I post three items to yard sale site.
- 1/3 posted at last; and have a potential buyer!
I choose three more items to prep for sale.
- Simmering and considering.
I find titles for Gus and motorcycle.
I handle two administrative tasks.
- I’ve pulled the materials for these and placed them prominently on my desk, where they will stay till completed; and began the more complex and odious one.
I add regular auto withdrawals to planner.
- Done.
I check Paypal for other auto payments and list these.
- Started on this while clearing email during the conference call.
I rough out family budget,
Hometending:
I do 3 hometending cycles in my room.
- 3/3.
I do one each in garage and porch.
I do 2 each in common rooms – bathroom, dining, kitchen, and living room.
- All but living room finished; 2/2 in progress there.
Yardtending:
I move rest of branches to containment.
- I moved a few more; about half done.
I move slate to front yard,
I weed/clean flowerbeds.
- I made a start on weeding 3/4 #babysteps.
I mow/ facilitate mowing of meadow (I mean, backyard) as possible.
- Miah and I are tag-teaming this’ it’s about a third done.
Lifetending:
I choose three recipes to make this week.
- I mulled several.
I make them.
- 1/3 pesto pasta.
I facilitate Gabrielle’s visit on Monday,
I take Noli to dog park Wednesday and Friday.
- Both done!
I get Noli’s license.
I take a long walk with Noli each day.
- Sunday- Saturday; check.
I get at least 4 hours of sleep each night.
- I was a bit short Sunday, but nearly 8 hours on Monday. Barely squeaked by Tuesday and Wednesday; 7 hours Thursday.
Soultending:
I meditate and journal each morning.
- Sunday – Saturday, Check.
I read one inspirational article.
I meditate and journal 4 evenings.
- Journal 4/4: Monday – Thursday; meditate 3/4: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday).
I light a candle and read from Sleep 4 evenings.
- 4/4; Monday,Wednesday -Friday.
I use a sleep meditation each night.
- Monday, Tuesday. Friday; 3/7.
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Looks like it was a pretty good week for you.
It was – another one that was better when I tallied it up than I thought while I was living it. = D
I think switching the way I do Day Maps midway through made a real difference.