I'm watching Zootopia finally and I'm loving it!
Love, Mackenzie
Friday, June 10, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Languages
Josh and I are planning on Homeschooling, and I know what you're thinking already.
What about socialization?
Will they have friends??
How will they turn out when they become adults???
WELL.
To answer these questions, I'd like to make one statement.
You don't need to worry about my kids turning out okay. I was in the public education system where I was bullied mercilessly, I struggled to keep up in my classes and I had a generally bad time. No to mention the peer pressure which surrounded me on a daily basis. I don't want to submit my children to that, so I'M going to school them. It's not your concern if they turn out like unsocialized weirdos. That will be on me if that happens.
Anyway, back to the meat of my actual post.
Josh and I have discussed what we want our boys learning in terms of languages and we've agreed that Latin and Spanish are a good starting place, but I've always wanted to learn how to sign to the deaf and hard of hearing. So I think I'll add ASL to our curriculum, it could be a fun family project and I think it would help my sons be more aware of the ASL community.
And that's all I have to say today.
Love, Mackenzie
What about socialization?
Will they have friends??
How will they turn out when they become adults???
WELL.
To answer these questions, I'd like to make one statement.
You don't need to worry about my kids turning out okay. I was in the public education system where I was bullied mercilessly, I struggled to keep up in my classes and I had a generally bad time. No to mention the peer pressure which surrounded me on a daily basis. I don't want to submit my children to that, so I'M going to school them. It's not your concern if they turn out like unsocialized weirdos. That will be on me if that happens.
Anyway, back to the meat of my actual post.
Josh and I have discussed what we want our boys learning in terms of languages and we've agreed that Latin and Spanish are a good starting place, but I've always wanted to learn how to sign to the deaf and hard of hearing. So I think I'll add ASL to our curriculum, it could be a fun family project and I think it would help my sons be more aware of the ASL community.
And that's all I have to say today.
Love, Mackenzie
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Distractions
I've been working on draft 3 of All I Wanted for a little over a week and things are going well with it. OR so I thought.
I've hit this place in my novel that I always get stuck with it. It's the scene where Petra goes back to Homestead for the first time since the novel began and I always have issues with getting myself to write it. Always. Literally always. I've finally reached the dreaded scene and I have very little motivation to get on with it.
Especially since I have two other first drafts who are jumping up and down to try and get my attention, screaming, "PICK ME. DO IT. JUST PICK ME UP NOW AND POLISH ME."
I've hit this place in my novel that I always get stuck with it. It's the scene where Petra goes back to Homestead for the first time since the novel began and I always have issues with getting myself to write it. Always. Literally always. I've finally reached the dreaded scene and I have very little motivation to get on with it.
Especially since I have two other first drafts who are jumping up and down to try and get my attention, screaming, "PICK ME. DO IT. JUST PICK ME UP NOW AND POLISH ME."
And it's getting me a little distracted from my current project. That audiobook Big Magic has taught me to work on just one project until it's reached completion. Which is super frustrating because my two other little darlings, Acts of Day and If I Stay, are clamoring for my attention like two toddlers.
So I hope I can make it through All I Wanted without pulling all my hair out and hopefully my other documents can be patient with my brain.
This is one of those times I wish I didn't need sleep so I could just write like crazy. I'd be far more productive if that was the case.
Love, Mackenzie
Monday, June 6, 2016
Happy Birthday to ME
I'm officially 23! I'm happy to say that I've made some big improvements this last year and the fact that I didn't die is a bonus as well.
Here's a GIF of a parakeet running away from a CGI explosion to celebrate! Happy June 6th!
Love, Mackenzie
P.S. If you're reading this on June 6th, go get a cupcake for yourself!
Here's a GIF of a parakeet running away from a CGI explosion to celebrate! Happy June 6th!
Love, Mackenzie
P.S. If you're reading this on June 6th, go get a cupcake for yourself!
Sunday, June 5, 2016
The Flash
So honestly, I used to think the Flash was a lame super hero. I mean, running really fast? L.A.M.E.
...And then I watched the first season on Netflix. I have a new favorite hero, and his name is Barry Allen. He's sensitive, he has a clear mission, and he makes mistakes, which makes me love him because he's human. I suggest any person who loves super heroes to watch it and I hope you'll fall in love with his character like I have.
But let's forget about his super annoying love interest, Iris. I hope she gets better in season two, because she's kind of a baby in season one.
And Grant Gustin is just adorable, so that helps.
Love, Mackenzie
...And then I watched the first season on Netflix. I have a new favorite hero, and his name is Barry Allen. He's sensitive, he has a clear mission, and he makes mistakes, which makes me love him because he's human. I suggest any person who loves super heroes to watch it and I hope you'll fall in love with his character like I have.
But let's forget about his super annoying love interest, Iris. I hope she gets better in season two, because she's kind of a baby in season one.
And Grant Gustin is just adorable, so that helps.
Love, Mackenzie
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Picture Prompt Saturday
Here's this weeks picture prompt! I couldn't find the link but I'm not the creator.
Happy Writing!
Love, Mackenzie
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