In 13 days, my baby's due date will be here. The real question is, is it going to be born before or after it? My mom thinks the baby will be born on the 17th and though I do want a fellow holiday baby (I'm a Valentine's baby), I just want to see my little… Continue reading An Update in Life
Understanding
There is a quote out there that says: "Life is a terrible teacher, she gives the test first and the lesson after." And how true is that? From previous blog posts, I'm sure you could tell that I had experienced my first broken friendship. Really, I'm surprised that at 24 years old I haven't lost… Continue reading Understanding
Getting Closer to my Dreams
And here I thought I would have to work harder and harder with little to no results for at least another two or three years. I just got word from the literary journal I sent my first short story to. And, guess what? That's right! This chica is getting published! Of course, I have to… Continue reading Getting Closer to my Dreams
Point of View
One of the biggest and most difficult aspects to writing is the point of view. There are many different point of views that a manuscript can be written in and the method you write is important to what information the reader knows as well as the characters. I like to call this "Reader Knowledge", which… Continue reading Point of View
Writing Plans are Underway
Remember my declaration of having 3000 words written in one day? Well, I had a bought of emotional days and just did not feel up to doing anything. That's the problem with my emotions. I get stressed out and then I am lethargic for the rest of the day. Luckily, I'm beginning to feel better… Continue reading Writing Plans are Underway
Second Short Story
Well, I have now finished my short story. It is extremely difficult to write something in 100 words or fewer. I had to think of it like one of my poems. Luckily, I have finished the rough draft well before the deadline. As long as I have it submitted before the 18th, I'm good to… Continue reading Second Short Story
Emotional Times
It is at our worst that we see the people who know our best. I have just lost two friends and I had no idea how it happened or why. I know that I hurt them, and for that I am deeply sorry and disappointed at myself. In a failed attempt at getting answers, I… Continue reading Emotional Times
UNfriendly Things Friends Do
We've all done it. There are times when our friends anger and hurt us that we don't bother saying anything. Why do we do this? For some people it's the confrontation and how that doesn't pan well for their personality. Others don't want to get hurt more so they say nothing. And then there are… Continue reading UNfriendly Things Friends Do
Writing Plans
As most of you know, I am pregnant and its birth is just around the corner. 1 month and 9 days left until the due date! Well, I had planned that within the nine months of gestation I would write a complete rough draft manuscript. Unfortunately, with wedding ceremony plans, emotional craziness between me and… Continue reading Writing Plans
Book Three of 2012: Twilight
Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the… Continue reading Book Three of 2012: Twilight
Casia's Corner 