A Few Quick Things

I know, I know. I've already written today. But a few quick things popped into my head and I wanted to share.

1. The real reason that I started this blog is because an email from NaNoWriMo suggested it. It was the easiest sounding thing on a list of suggestions on "how to prep for NaNoWriMo".

2. I picked the whole "improbable dreams" quote because there are two improbable (but not impossible) things that I hope for this year. First, a job. Second, a Prince Quirky-but-Charming in well-worn armor (and a freaking awesome sword). I hope for both of these dreams to become realities by the end of 2014. I've been hoping since January 1st. And I won't stop hoping. Who knows? Maybe I'll meet him right before the ball drops on New Years Eve.

3. I was inspired to write this blog because I just watched “Julie and Julia”. It was awesome. I liked it better than I did the first time, when I saw it in theaters (and thought it was terribly inappropriate, which was before I went to college. Read: Nothing was taboo in Portland).

4. I also want to learn something every week. What I learned today was that if you tell an almost-four year old what sap is and point it out … be prepared to say “No! Don't touch that!” fifty times in the course of ten minutes.

5. Since my first ear surgery in July, I've grown to hate doors. Doors cause me a large amount of pain unless they are purposely closed quietly. Every door is cruel. Microwave doors and front doors, especially.

6. You may be wondering why my posted name is Emily Forest. Well...that's a long story. It's actually part of a story, too. In 7th grade we were supposed to write a short story. Mine lasted the rest of the year.... I can't believe I let my teacher read it. It was ...well, I don't let too many people get the experience of reading THAT. My story took place in a world and in that world was a forest that was very, very green. Emerald is my birthstone and I have always loved it, so I named this forest the Emerald Forest. Emerald Forest is often my pen name. Although no one usually sees my stories besides me. :) Other names that you might see scattered through time and space are Nessa Lynnette, Nessa Emerald, Daisy, Daffodil, and Larceny. No, I am not going to explain each one, or any of them. Much too embarrassing.

7. Out of nowhere, I remembered that my very first fanfiction was written as a very young child. Possibly first or second grade. About Little Women.

8. Explaining who “The Doctor” who's not an actual doctor to Z (who sometimes doesn't like doctors) is very, very difficult. But very touching when she asks if we can watch it.