Camp NaNo Update #Whatever or, Where did the days go?!?

So, after what I thought would be just a weekend off – to attend a lovely wedding, which it was an honour to be a part of – turned into a full week off both uni and writing, because I’ve been poorly, and it’s set me waaay behind with Camp NaNo. That’s why there have been no updates or blog posts or anything – because there’s been nothing happening, basically. I’ve made minimal progress, and writer’s block has settled in, combined with the fact that I’ve been trying to write this radio show at the same time, and that gets prioritised because it’s uni work.

So, I’ve made my goal more realistic by slicing 10,000 words off. I’m now aiming for a relatively small 40k (it’s small in comparison, alright?) and although it pains me to do it, I think it’s for the best. At least I now have more than a snowball’s chance in hell of actually surviving to the end of NaNo without tearing my hair out – maybe winning is just too far out of my grasp, especially when I have no motivation or desire to write.

On the bright side, I get inked and my hair cut on Saturday, which should rejuvinate me a little bit. Well, here’s hoping, anyway…

I did it!

Yes, I was a big brave girl and I got my tattoo on Friday! It barely hurt, so if you’re considering getting a tattoo but you’re worried about the pain, don’t be! It’s uncomfortable, sure, but if you’ve got a good tattoo artist, they’ll know how to distract you. I was also allowed to have my Mom and sister to sit with me and make me laugh and keep me calm as I had it done. I absolutely love how it looks and so far it’s been pretty easy to take care of. In fact, I’m already planning my next one!

Fundraising is going well; this weekend I’ve managed to get over £50 in sponsors and I’m hoping for more in the coming weeks 🙂 training is going alright but I’m having a weekend off whilst I let my arm recover from being inked, tomorrow I have a blood test but after that I’m going to really immerse myself in the training and work on my distance ability. Speed doesn’t matter to me; it’s more a case of as long as I finish before they’ve all gone home, I’ll be happy!

You can  sponsor me at http://www.justgiving.com/madison-matthews , or my fiance at http://www.justgiving.com/dafydd-williams09 . Please do sponsor us, BCH are trying to get a new children’s cancer unit and by donating just a few quid, you could be helping to make one of the scariest times a child can experience that little bit brighter.

http://www.bch.org.uk/cancer_appeal.php – information on the Children’s Cancer Centre appeal.