Yesterday, I went to a friends' party -- a horseriding party. The three of us that could actually go -- me, Jordy and Maddy -- and Jordy's mum -- got directions on how to get to the place from someone. The map he gave us resembled a man falling of a cliff or something -- seriously, it was a bunch of lines with some scrawled street lines. We decided to follow the map anyway -- and ended up getting lost. Waaay lost. The map was a shortcut for the back roads.
We ended up having to call Jordy's Aunty, who was already there -- to try and help us figure out where we were. But the connection kept getting cut off, and we had to keep going. We got to a sign, went left -- and fifteen minutes later, realized we'd taken a wrong turn.
We turned around -- and it seemed like we drove forever, until we finally saw a sign pointing the direction of the horse place. So we went right, and kept driving -- when suddenly Maddy said, "I saw a sign that had the name of it back there!" -- and so we turned around. And there was a tiny green sign, saying the name of the riding place. Why had it been so small, we'd missed it?
Jordy's mum realized that, if we'd kept on going before, at the place where she thought that she was going the right way -- we'd have gotten there a lot sooner -- we'd been almost there.
But the main thing was, we were at our destination.
And you know what? It hadn't been the one Jordy's mum thought she was going to; it was a whole different riding place altogether. And if we'd gone her way, without getting help -- well, we'd have arrived at the wrong destination, wouldn't we have?
Remember to trust God to get you to your destination -- keep the connection going strong -- don't go out of range. Don't turn around when you're almost there.
When you make mistakes, it might take longer to get there. But have faith that you will get there, eventually. Don't give up. You will reach your destination.
Luv,Emii
11/8/09
11/6/09
Randomness Friday
First up -- NaNoWriMo. What IS NaNoWriMo? Here's what they have to say about it:
"It is a fun, seat-of-your-pants novel writing event where the challenge is to write an entire novel in just 30 days. That means participants begin writing November 1 and must finish by midnight, November 30. The word-count goal for our adult program is 50,000 words, but our Young Writers Program allows participants who are 17 years old and younger to set reasonable, yet challenging, word-count goals."
My goal? 50,000 words... I sure hope I get there! So far I'm at 12,394 -- I had a day off yesterday, I was just SO tired!
Okay, onto some more randomness....
FarmVille, on Facebook. Okay, maybe you're just soo addicted to it -- but seriously, I don't have TIME to sit at a screen and harvest food, and click on animals all day long! But do you know what annoys me most (Well, not really annoys -- I don't actually care) -- but when people just have all those crops things covering the whole land -- well, where's the fun in that? Here's a picture of my little farm --
it's a little, cute farm -- and I can't be bothered playing it! I mean, people join Facebook just to play Farmville! :PNext subject -- New Blog Readers! Over the last couple of weeks, I've gotten some new blog readers, and followers! So, be sure to check out their awesome blogs!
NEW topic... we have casual day at school today -- the year 11's are holding it, to raise money for a school, in Africa. :)
I hope you enjoyed today's RF... now I'd really better get ready for school...:(
Luv,Emii
11/4/09
NaNoWriMo
Hey girlz! So, starting November 1st, up to this morning, November 4th, I've been writing my novel for NaNoWriMo. It's this site where you have to give yourself a goal of words to write in the whole of November, and just write your story. My goal is 50,000. So far, I've written 10,152 words, and right now I'm really tired... probably because it's 6:52am, I've been getting up this early every morning... so I've been pretty tired at school :(
If you want to check out the site for yourself, go to NaNoWriMo :) *Puts head back on pillow and yawns...* If you join, my username is Emii_Writes... if Tori T visits this blog and reads this, it used to be Emii, but I thought I did something wrong, made a new account then realized I didn't do something wrong..LOL :)
Oh, and I'm sorry Maggie for not sending the interview in yet! I will do it as soon as I can... probably after school :)
Well, I'd better get back to my story...
Luv,Emii
If you want to check out the site for yourself, go to NaNoWriMo :) *Puts head back on pillow and yawns...* If you join, my username is Emii_Writes... if Tori T visits this blog and reads this, it used to be Emii, but I thought I did something wrong, made a new account then realized I didn't do something wrong..LOL :)
Oh, and I'm sorry Maggie for not sending the interview in yet! I will do it as soon as I can... probably after school :)
Well, I'd better get back to my story...
Luv,Emii
11/2/09
Do Hard Things ~ Chapter 1 ~
Hey girlz,
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the group book study "Do Hard Things". I get this whole study of the official site, http://www.therebelution.com. Have no idea what this study's about? You might want to click on this link Here -- it will explain everything. Well, at least as much as everyone else knows! :)
Before you read the questions, remember -- 1) This is not supposed to seem like school! 2) You do not have to answer all the questions; it's your choice! 3) If you find this study boring, please tell me -- in a nice way, of course (:P) why you don't like it/how you think it could be better -- and I'll get right to work!
Oh, I just thought of something now -- if you have the book, once you've read chapter one, it would be good if you could enter some of your own questions, for others to answer, to give this study more variety :D
Now, let's get started.
“We believe our generation is ready to rethink what teens are capable of doing and becoming.” With that statement, the authors set the stage for a discussion about doing things differently. Then they identify the unique angle of Do Hard Things: instead of being a book where adults tell teens how to change, it’s a conversation among teens who are ready to lead the way. Alex and Brett talk briefly about their background and reasons for writing the book. They want teens to rebel against low expectations and reclaim the full potential of their teen years."
Questions for Discussion or Reflection:
1) As you read the inside flaps of the book and the first chapter, how did you react to the authors’ talk about change, hard things, and “rebelution”?
2)Usually we try to look to older (hopefully wiser) people for life advice. Do you see any risks when teenagers—in this case, two nineteen year olds—try to persuade other young people to change how they think? On the other hand, what might be some advantages to the authors’ age?
3)“We don’t think ‘average teenagers’ exist,” write the twins. Do you feel average? If so, why? Does that ever feel like a good thing? If not, what is it that makes you feel not average?
4)The fictional Dundress monks were well intentioned but unhappy Christians who believed that more misery must mean more holiness. Have you ever thought that? Where do you think that kind of thinking comes from?
5)In what ways do you think popular culture misrepresents what the teen years are for? Can you think of one thing that would change if you and your friends believed—really believed—that low expectations were ripping you off?
Well, that's the first Chapter -- now read this part.
Send me your questions for other to answer either by commenting on the post or sending an email to girlz4god.G4G@hotmail.com -- and it will be in Thursday's "Do Hard Things" post. :)
Luv,Emii
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the group book study "Do Hard Things". I get this whole study of the official site, http://www.therebelution.com. Have no idea what this study's about? You might want to click on this link Here -- it will explain everything. Well, at least as much as everyone else knows! :)
Before you read the questions, remember -- 1) This is not supposed to seem like school! 2) You do not have to answer all the questions; it's your choice! 3) If you find this study boring, please tell me -- in a nice way, of course (:P) why you don't like it/how you think it could be better -- and I'll get right to work!
Oh, I just thought of something now -- if you have the book, once you've read chapter one, it would be good if you could enter some of your own questions, for others to answer, to give this study more variety :D
Now, let's get started.
“We believe our generation is ready to rethink what teens are capable of doing and becoming.” With that statement, the authors set the stage for a discussion about doing things differently. Then they identify the unique angle of Do Hard Things: instead of being a book where adults tell teens how to change, it’s a conversation among teens who are ready to lead the way. Alex and Brett talk briefly about their background and reasons for writing the book. They want teens to rebel against low expectations and reclaim the full potential of their teen years."
Questions for Discussion or Reflection:
1) As you read the inside flaps of the book and the first chapter, how did you react to the authors’ talk about change, hard things, and “rebelution”?
2)Usually we try to look to older (hopefully wiser) people for life advice. Do you see any risks when teenagers—in this case, two nineteen year olds—try to persuade other young people to change how they think? On the other hand, what might be some advantages to the authors’ age?
3)“We don’t think ‘average teenagers’ exist,” write the twins. Do you feel average? If so, why? Does that ever feel like a good thing? If not, what is it that makes you feel not average?
4)The fictional Dundress monks were well intentioned but unhappy Christians who believed that more misery must mean more holiness. Have you ever thought that? Where do you think that kind of thinking comes from?
5)In what ways do you think popular culture misrepresents what the teen years are for? Can you think of one thing that would change if you and your friends believed—really believed—that low expectations were ripping you off?
Well, that's the first Chapter -- now read this part.
Send me your questions for other to answer either by commenting on the post or sending an email to girlz4god.G4G@hotmail.com -- and it will be in Thursday's "Do Hard Things" post. :)
Luv,Emii
11/1/09
~Mini Interview~
Hey Girlz,
Welcome to the second mini-interview at Girlz 4 God! If you missed our first interview, click Here to read the interview with teen author, Melody Carlson! :)
Today's Mini-Interview is with teen & tween author, Mrs Nancy Rue!!!
Let's get started :)
Did you keep a diary when you were a teen/tween? If you did, in what ways has this helped you in your writing career?
I didn’t start keeping a diary until I was – wow – in my thirties. But since then I’ve written three pages almost every single day and it has made a huge difference not only in my writing career but in my growth as a person. It gives me a place to vent so I don’t hurt other people’s feelings with my grumpy stuff. Once I get all of that out, I pray on paper, asking God for God’s guidance, and then I just write, freely. Sometimes that helps me sort out whatever I’m dealing with. Sometimes it helps me make a plan for the day. Sometimes it makes no sense at all! But it always clears my head for the writing day ahead, and it often clears up plot problems or gives me ideas for characters. I’d be so much less productive and truthful if I didn’t journal.
When you were younger, did you have a lot of photos with you and your friends taken? If you did, which is your favourite? And why?
What an interesting question about photos with my friends! We didn’t, of course, have digital cameras back then, so we had to take pix on film and take the film to the drugstore to be developed, which took, like, a week – needless to say we didn’t take as many pix as you guys do now! Of the ones I do have, I think the ones from high school are my favorites.
“The Mystery of Eleanor Village”, which you wrote when you were 10 years old – well, has never been seen by your fellow readers – at least, I’ve never seen it. Do you think you could show us, one day soon?! We’d love to see how Mrs Nancy Rue first started her writing career!
The Mystery of Eleanor Village went by the wayside a long time ago! All I can really remember about it is that my family had been to this resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, for a long weekend, something we never did. And I had a cold so my mom wouldn’t let me swim in the ocean. I had to sit on the sand and watch my friend Donna out there having fun with the dads. Rather than whine and cry, which is what I wanted to do, I made up a story while I was sitting there. I loved Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden at that time, so a whole thing about some kids getting kidnapped took shape. That’s all I remember!
What do you normally do after one of your books have just been published?
Oops, I think Nancy forgot to answer this one :)
If God gave you the chance to be heard by every single person on this earth, what would you say to them?
Wow – if every single person on the earth could hear me? Scary! But I know what I would say. I would say, “God loves you and wants to take care of you. Just pray for God’s guidance in everything you do, and follow it. That’s all.”
The verse in the Bible that’s been with you all along, in hard and good times – what is it?
My “life verse”, I think is what you’re referring to? I actually have two. One is what I always come back to when I feel like I’m off base, out of line, wandering around aimlessly: “Whoever did want him, who believed she was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves.” (John 1:12-13) The other is what I remember when I’m having an issue in a relationship: Mark 12:29-31.
Do you prefer using a laptop/computer or paper to write with?
I definitely prefer to write on a computer. I’m almost one with it now! But I do journal my characters on paper and sometimes I have to get away from the screen and keyboard and go off with a pad and pen to work something out for a story.
The outfit you’d just LOVE to be seen in – complimented in – look beautiful in. What does it look like?!
My dream outfit? How fun is that? I would love to be in a pair of wide-legged, high-waisted pants like the actresses used to wear in the 30’s and 40’s, with a short jacket that fit perfectly and a bright scarf around my neck. With high heels and a slouchy leather bag thrown over my shoulder, I’d be stylin’! (this makes me want to go shopping!)
When you’re writing a story, how do you plan it? How do you think of the plot, what’s going to happen, what the characters are like? I’d love to know, I have so much trouble with giving my stories a point, a plot :)
Planning a story is a huge thing for me. I usually spend months (while I’m actually writing something else) gathering all kinds of ideas and putting them in notebooks and on cards. When it’s time to get down to business, I spend time having the protagonist (main character) write to me in a journal so I know who she is, while at the same time developing a plot skeleton – I determine where she is at the start of the story and where I want her to be at the end, and then I fill in the middle very loosely. Once I’ve done that, I do more research for anything that’s come up that I don’t know about – then I make a detailed chapter by chapter summary. I spend more time planning then I do writing. I think it’s what makes the writing so easy (well, sort of easy!) for me. It’s all about what I want my audience to get from the story. I stay focused on that, and the story seems to come together from there
Nancy, thanks you SO much for giving me the chance to interview you!
Girlz, I hope you enjoyed reading this post, and learning more about Mrs Nancy Rue! :)
Luv,Emii
Welcome to the second mini-interview at Girlz 4 God! If you missed our first interview, click Here to read the interview with teen author, Melody Carlson! :)
Today's Mini-Interview is with teen & tween author, Mrs Nancy Rue!!!
Let's get started :)
Did you keep a diary when you were a teen/tween? If you did, in what ways has this helped you in your writing career?
I didn’t start keeping a diary until I was – wow – in my thirties. But since then I’ve written three pages almost every single day and it has made a huge difference not only in my writing career but in my growth as a person. It gives me a place to vent so I don’t hurt other people’s feelings with my grumpy stuff. Once I get all of that out, I pray on paper, asking God for God’s guidance, and then I just write, freely. Sometimes that helps me sort out whatever I’m dealing with. Sometimes it helps me make a plan for the day. Sometimes it makes no sense at all! But it always clears my head for the writing day ahead, and it often clears up plot problems or gives me ideas for characters. I’d be so much less productive and truthful if I didn’t journal.
When you were younger, did you have a lot of photos with you and your friends taken? If you did, which is your favourite? And why?
What an interesting question about photos with my friends! We didn’t, of course, have digital cameras back then, so we had to take pix on film and take the film to the drugstore to be developed, which took, like, a week – needless to say we didn’t take as many pix as you guys do now! Of the ones I do have, I think the ones from high school are my favorites.
“The Mystery of Eleanor Village”, which you wrote when you were 10 years old – well, has never been seen by your fellow readers – at least, I’ve never seen it. Do you think you could show us, one day soon?! We’d love to see how Mrs Nancy Rue first started her writing career!
The Mystery of Eleanor Village went by the wayside a long time ago! All I can really remember about it is that my family had been to this resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, for a long weekend, something we never did. And I had a cold so my mom wouldn’t let me swim in the ocean. I had to sit on the sand and watch my friend Donna out there having fun with the dads. Rather than whine and cry, which is what I wanted to do, I made up a story while I was sitting there. I loved Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden at that time, so a whole thing about some kids getting kidnapped took shape. That’s all I remember!
What do you normally do after one of your books have just been published?
Oops, I think Nancy forgot to answer this one :)
If God gave you the chance to be heard by every single person on this earth, what would you say to them?
Wow – if every single person on the earth could hear me? Scary! But I know what I would say. I would say, “God loves you and wants to take care of you. Just pray for God’s guidance in everything you do, and follow it. That’s all.”
The verse in the Bible that’s been with you all along, in hard and good times – what is it?
My “life verse”, I think is what you’re referring to? I actually have two. One is what I always come back to when I feel like I’m off base, out of line, wandering around aimlessly: “Whoever did want him, who believed she was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves.” (John 1:12-13) The other is what I remember when I’m having an issue in a relationship: Mark 12:29-31.
Do you prefer using a laptop/computer or paper to write with?
I definitely prefer to write on a computer. I’m almost one with it now! But I do journal my characters on paper and sometimes I have to get away from the screen and keyboard and go off with a pad and pen to work something out for a story.
The outfit you’d just LOVE to be seen in – complimented in – look beautiful in. What does it look like?!
My dream outfit? How fun is that? I would love to be in a pair of wide-legged, high-waisted pants like the actresses used to wear in the 30’s and 40’s, with a short jacket that fit perfectly and a bright scarf around my neck. With high heels and a slouchy leather bag thrown over my shoulder, I’d be stylin’! (this makes me want to go shopping!)
When you’re writing a story, how do you plan it? How do you think of the plot, what’s going to happen, what the characters are like? I’d love to know, I have so much trouble with giving my stories a point, a plot :)
Planning a story is a huge thing for me. I usually spend months (while I’m actually writing something else) gathering all kinds of ideas and putting them in notebooks and on cards. When it’s time to get down to business, I spend time having the protagonist (main character) write to me in a journal so I know who she is, while at the same time developing a plot skeleton – I determine where she is at the start of the story and where I want her to be at the end, and then I fill in the middle very loosely. Once I’ve done that, I do more research for anything that’s come up that I don’t know about – then I make a detailed chapter by chapter summary. I spend more time planning then I do writing. I think it’s what makes the writing so easy (well, sort of easy!) for me. It’s all about what I want my audience to get from the story. I stay focused on that, and the story seems to come together from there
Nancy, thanks you SO much for giving me the chance to interview you!
Girlz, I hope you enjoyed reading this post, and learning more about Mrs Nancy Rue! :)
Luv,Emii
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