ROW80 Round 5 - 4th Update

I didn't write a lot on Monday or Tuesday (maybe 400-500 on each day), but today I've written just over 1,000 words. I did cut a few small bits from earlier chapters, though, as they weren't adding to the story and were dragging out over several paragraphs what could have been said in one. It feels good to have made some progress on my actual novel, even if it isn't much (I'm at around 34,000ish words. My friend who I'm unofficially racing with has more than 100,000 words of her manuscript :|). I'm still not really happy with my outline, but I've more or less accepted that I never will be :)

I've also abandoned the fairy painting for now (sorry, Nan) and started sketching a steampunk scene, which I will either colour with watercolour, acrylic (if/when I get some) or coloured pencils. The scene kept kind of appearing in my mind, so I had to start putting it down on paper. I also sent off a request form for some free acrylic paint samples; doubt I'll get them, but it can't hurt to try (I've been watching art tutorial videos on YouTube, which of course has made me want the paints even more). Free stuff = awesome. Art supplies = awesome. Free art supplies = EPIC WIN.

As for Rex (a.k.a. His Furry Judgemental Holiness), he seems to be a bit happier since starting his treatment, though that may also be due to his cortisone injection giving him some relief from his arthritis. He's still a bit off his food, but since he always loses his appetite in the hot weather (we're in the middle of summer here), we're not too concerned. However, I'm sure he appreciates all the hugs and cuddles :)

Judgemental Dog decides to get tough on slack writers:

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