The lovelies Jaime Morrow and Erin Funk came up with the WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY meme. Here’s Jaime’s explanation about it: “It’s similar in some respects to the Currently… post, but it’s been whittled down to only four headings to make it quicker and more manageable on a weekly basis. You’re invited to join us if you’re looking for something to blog about, a way to let your blog friends know what’s been going on with you.”
WHAT I’M READING
I read Lovely by Beth Michelle – a New Adult told from a guy’s POV. Different and interesting. I really liked it.
Now I’m reading My Story Can Beat Up Your Story by Jeffrey Schechter – so far it’s really good and funny. I laugh every few paragraphs ;)
WHAT I’M WRITING
I’m working on Playing Pretend … I want to write 15k words this week. Monday, I wrote 2700; Tuesday, I wrote 2300. So today, to stay on track, I should write 4000! Yikes!
WHAT INSPIRES ME RIGHT NOW
Dancing.
As I mentioned on a previous What’s Up Wednesday, I bought the Zumba game for PS3 – it’s great but I needed more. So, I have turned on youtube on the living room TV, which is hooked up with a great home theater, search for songs I really like, turn the volume really loud, and dance! hehe And it’s so good … I mean, not only as an exercise for my body, but for my mind too. I love, love dancing … and I think that my dance session actually makes me want to dance more, so some nights, after the kid has gone to bed, I put on my earphones and dance again!
One of the current songs:
WHAT ELSE I’VE BEEN UP TO
Nothing much.
On Sunday, hubs and I celebrated 12 years together (not our wedding anniversary – that’s in April!), so we went out for dinner, then watched a good movie cuddled in the couch ;)
What else? Getting ready for Halloween tomorrow and then taking the kid to a birthday party on Friday.
Last year, hurricane Sandy hit us during Halloween. Since majority of the town was without power and trees blocked streets and all that jazz, the townspeople got together and created the Trunk of Treat. Everyone drove to the town green, parked their cars there and the kids had their trick or treating around the cars! It was so much fun that this year they are doing it again just because everyone liked it!
Oh, and I joined Instagram this morning! Still have no pics there, but I’m there …
Now tell me, WHAT’S UP WITH YOU?
Don’t forget to stop by Jaime’s post and check out the linky list of the awesome writers who are participating of this meme!
Cheers,
I take Zumba twice a week now, in a class taught by my dearest, oldest friend, whom I’ve known for 28 years now. It’s a really fun way to stay in shape.
I love Halloween, and really like the modest way I’ve decorated my apartment. I also had a good time at the abovementioned friend’s Halloween party on Saturday night. Everyone loved my nun costume (a respectful costume, not one of those trashy “sexy nun” costumes), and the peanut butter chip chocolate brownies I made.
You’re a writing machine! Great word count tallies–and it’s not even NaNoWriMo yet! :D
Trunk of treat – what a unique idea.
Four thousand words today – you can do it!
Wow, that’s a lot of words! I’m hoping I can be that productive when NaNo starts! :P Hope you have a great week!
Happy twelve years! LOVELY sounds intriguing. I love that it’s told from the guy’s POV… I’ll definitely add it to my TBR list. Best of luck with your word count goals this week, Juliana, and have a fantastic Halloween!
Wow that’s a lot of words! Good luck!
Dancing is a lot of fun and great exercise. Sometimes all you need is an empty house, a clear space on the floor, and some great music.
Wow, 12 years. Happy anniversary! That’s amazing.
That’s so amazing that you guys have turned what was a devastating time for many into something positive. Sounds so fun!
I love My Story Can Beat Up Your Story! Schechter has such a great attitude, and I find the charts really helpful. Happy anniversary to you and your husband. :)
Oh, well I will have to find you on Instagram. I’ve kind of fallen in love with taking pictures again because of it!
And wow! You’re writing so much! Good for you! Good luck with getting all the words. :)
Congrats to you and your hubby! This May my husband and I will have been together 20 years (not the wedding anniversary either – when we started dating) so I am definitely going to have to do something. :)
Have a great Halloween!
I love that you’re dancing in front of the TV! I love dancing, too–it’s just fun and makes you feel good, and helps you forget all the crappy stuff going on :)
Totally going to follow you on IG–I’m obsessed!
Have a great week and write many many words :)
Happy 12 years! Hope you had a fun Halloween – Trunk or Treat sounds adorable!