Zoe Shadow

Hey; this is titled appropriately considering the decision I had to make Wednesday night whilst planning out my writing.  Thing is, back when I was just working on the concept of the story (in the summer) I had written a particularly beloved scene... it was at one of Zoe's mom's parties, and it was important because it was the moment when Zoe finds out that Owen's up to something.  But it was beloved because it was funny- there was a bit with Dumbledork/Bond and a lollipop that I can't really describe.  Anyway, I just realized that the beach scene (the one I've devoted the past while to) conflicts with that scene.  The point of both scenes is to show that Owen is up to something.  And, though I can't explain my reasons here, I figured I had to trash one of the scenes and keep one.  It was SO hard and painful.  It was like I was choosing which of my creations to kill off.  But I prayed about it, and I think the beach scene is the one I'm meant to keep.  I'm not gonna kill the other one... I'll work some of its elements in other places... but I felt very accomplished when I had chosen that.  I'm trying not to be so indecisive anymore, lol.  :D  I think I will go ahead and post some writing, since I haven't done that in AGESSSSSS.

Yay!  My friend Jenna said in a previous comment that she started an observation notebook, just like Zoe has.  A place to record the things you sense... the thoughts running through your head.  I think it's a great thing to do, so I'm gonna start one also.  Haha, as if I don't have enough notebooks alr
Also, in my last post, I was in no mood to write.  Just wanted to say that now I am!!!  I just wrote a lot in a short amount of time; that always feels rewarding.

I don't really know why I have called this post "hoofaloofa," so... yeah don't ask.  :D
I really need to NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!  It isn't as if I don't have a lot written.  I have almost 70 pages in my notebook.  But every time I think of writing, I always tell myself I don't feel like it just then... I just think I'd have a lot more done by now if I didn't put writing off until bedtime or something.
Anyway, life is good.  Yesterday, the snow was SO FUN for sledding and afterwards we watched Alice in Wonderland, which is a piece of genius if I ever saw one.  So creative... witty, hilarious, and most of all, MAD.  Good for quoting, also.

The weather's calling for 8-12 inches of snow around here!!!  I am psyched for it, since there hasn't been a decent snowfall above maybe half an inch yet.  Hopefully inspiration will come with that snow... and some sledding... and some snowballs... and (only Jenna, Jake, or Grace'll get this) "boogie bears"... and cocoa...
Anyway, I've been thinking about the big picture of writing this thing lately, and I wondered a little bit about whether this is what God wants for me.  Because whatever happens, I want it to be for God... not a selfish ambition kinda thing.  But I prayed about it, and I'm thinking, yes.  I feel His blessing is on it.  But I have to go about it the right way, and not get caught up in my own pride.  Just some thoughts, there.
Anyway, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!  Even though I'm writing a beach scene right now!  I honestly don't mind!

It's CHRISTMAS!  My dad's side of the family is here for breakfast as I type.  I've just gotten some of the best presents I've EVAH gotten, and I am super happy and Christmas-cheery!  This is by far the best holiday ever... Jesus coming to save us all... and I've just gotten a NINJA MASK!  A legit, for-real, NINJA MASK!  It is so cool!  I could be a Dagger at Redthorn for all you'd know!  Hiiii-yah!  Cha!
I also got a bunch of other wonderful stuff- a Coldplay piano book (huzzah!), the Hunger Games books (LOOVE them!), Harry Potter fun stuff, Just Dance 2 (for Wii), etc.  I love everything!  And now I get to be with friends and family all day.  Maybe even write a bit.  I do wish it'd snow, though.
Merry Christmas!  It's a bit depressing to write about September (That's where Zoe is right now) when it's the 25th of December, but oh well!  Nothing can dampen my mood.

It!  Is!  Christmas!  Eve!  Like, the eve of Christmas!  And it's WONDERFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
I love Christmas and everything about it; the happy happy joy joy feeling that is everywhere around you is one of my favorite things... I am a bit melancholy that it will be over in less than 48 hours, so I will ENJOY IT FULLY!
Right now I'm writing a pretty awesome scene where Zoe's come to support Brianna in a dance competition.  It's a really brilliant competition because it's on national TV and it's on a beach at night!  Epic!!!  And this is the part where she discovers that Brianna's dance instructor (he's BRITISH!  OOOOH!) Owen, is up to something big.  She ends up getting freaked out by a tattoo on his elbow and chasing him all around the competition!  Fun!
I know I haven't posted any actual writing in about forever, so I apologize, but I'll try and get some up.  Thanks for reading :D

Yeah.  The title basically says a bunch of it.  I might have bronchitis, or just something else... but I hope I get better so I can go to a cookie making party tomorrow and have more CHRISTMAS CHEEEEEER!  And write!  Because writing is harder when you're sick.


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I am realizing that I have a lot a lot of characters.  That, in my opinion, is a good thing, but I'm thinking I have to start introducing them slower, in a way that the reader can actually remember them individually, and not in some random jumble of awesome names (for they DO have awesome names).
I am at the part where it actually becomes a bit actionpacked and controversial!  Yay.  She's had the dream which turns on her powers, though she hasn't used them yet, and she keeps seeing this mystical symbol everywhere.  It's driving her crazy and she's trying to make connections, but to no avail.
I have to go research ninja disciplines for their Martial