Thursday, January 12, 2012

Year of the Water Dragon

I like to think of January as a comfortable build-up between western and Vietnamese new years, which explains why I'm now posting my 2012 Writing Resolutions.
  • Finish epilogue short stories of six characters from the ROMEO, ROMEO novel, January
  • Write a chapter a week of the novel, JEB KNOWS
  • Complete first draft of JEB KNOWS by July 1st
  • Return to the resolution table in July
There's more I'd like to plan for: a novel I outlined two summers ago; the third book of the LUCKY trilogy; upcoming films for Our Spirit. So... I acknowledge those projects, but hope for the wisdom to let them germinate without demands from me.

In Vietnamese astrology, a year of the water dragon is often dynamic. Cool. I like high-energy and lots of projects. But it's also known for being balanced, the water not quenching but easing the fire within. 

That seems like wisdom.


(illustration from Hilo Living blog)


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16 comments:

  1. Lydia KangJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Good luck on your goals, and Happy New Year!

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  2. DEZMONDJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    hope it will be dynamic in a good way :)

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  3. Golden EagleJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Good luck with your writing resolutions! :)

    I love dragons.

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  4. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    great goals. Good luck and I hope you stick with them.

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  5. Tina Laurel LeeJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    "The wisdom to let them germinate without demands from me." I could use some of that. Well said.

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    1. Words A DayJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:17 AM

      Hope you have a dynamic writing year! And good luck with writing a chapter a week - it sounds like a sold goal

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  6. Danyelle L.January 13, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Good luck with your goals, and I hope this year is all you dreamed and more. :)

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  7. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Wisdom indeed! Best wishes for realizing your writing goals this year. A site that might interest you is the Life List Club. Check it out.

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    1. Dawn SimonJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      Yes, balance is so important. Your goals sound great! I wish you luck with them.

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  8. Julie MusilJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Those are some awesome writing resolutions! I have a feeling you'll accomplish each and every one of them.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Wisdom? Yes please! Solid writing goals, sir. I wish you well, and be sure to keep us up to date.

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  10. Julie DaoJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Those are great goals, Robert! I'm gonna attack 2012 like a dragon lady (ignore the fact that my zodiac sign is apparently an OX. ugh) and hopefully take advantage of the high energy, as well. Good luck to you on all your projects!

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  11. Elliot GraceJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    ...good luck with your goals, Robert.

    High energy, you say? I could definitely use a boost these days ;)

    El

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  12. Heather KellyJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Good goals. Except I think some are missing. Something about querying??!!

    Write on, R.

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  13. DWeiJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Sounds like a plan. :)

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