Oh, I did it. Really?

After a month of writing, writing and writing, I finally get the result for that. I was so happy even it is not something big. However, it proves that I have won myself. Congratulations to me!!!

Inspiration

While I am writing, I really need a view which I can inspire and relax such as a garden or something green and fresh like that. But how since my little lovely home locates in a very crowded and cramped neighborhood? I organized my desk near the window expecting to receive a in-my-imagination view and light and fresh air. Unfornately, the view is blocked by a house opposite mine. To improve that, I did grow some kinds of climbers with a hope that the color of their leaves and flowers could fulfil my eyes and cheer me up. They do, somehow. Like this...

Sweet Reunion

I met my very first love, if it is counted, from grade 5th. It's been 16 years now. Thanked to Facebook, he realized me but I didn't.

Weekend is around the corner

Whenever thinking of it, I feel more eager to accomplish my target. It's a bit boring mentioning this time to time.

Sorry but I have no choice. Writing is all over my mind now :)

I cannot help telling...

Here comes my result for the second day. It was hard at first but it's ok now. 

I hit 4200 words today. Yay meeeee!!!!

The first step is the hardest

GOOD MORNING...So, I officially started my writing yesterday. I did prepare a plot and map for my very first novel. But once typing those words and ideas down, OMG, all of the imagination's gone. And of course, the result was...huh-hah...I could not reach even half of my target. So sad, huh. However, please don't worry, it was not that pessimistic since I am not gonna give it up.

Well, a post to cheer up myself.

Good morning, world! (once again)

Katelyn

Food for thought

By chance I visited the website of Elizabeth Gilbert - the author of Eat, Pray, Love. This made me think for a while. In fact, she built her entire life around writing. Yes, just writing. I can feel something in her sayings which can be concluded that aside from writing, there is nothing else she could do better than that.  

Since the day you came

Before you came, I was a self-centered person. Whenever I feel sick, I would cancel every plan or meeting or job no matter how important they were. I didn't care. If I suddenly did not want to do something, I would stop doing this immediately without any hesitation. In short, that was me.

Interview, interview and interview

Today I am gonna have an interview with the General Director of an Education company where I have attended interview for twice. Don't know why they want to meet me so much. First with the dept manager, then someone from Marketing Dept, and now the GD. This really makes me think the position must be very important so that they have many rounds like that.

Anyway, hope everything will be fine. Today is a good day, though :)

How did you spend your weekend?

That question suddenly popped up when I was having breakfast with my husband last Sunday. I wondered how Westerners usually spend their weekend, and if there is any difference between East and West in the way you enjoy these two freedom days.

Tropical flowers

How's the weather at your country these day? In Vietnam, it's raining heavily, uncontrollably and unstoppably. Especially in Saigon. The temperature ranges from 24 - 30 degree celcius.

How can you know someone love you so much?

As planned, I was going to write a topic today. However, when I got up this morning, I was badly dizzy.

Maybe waking up in the middle of the night recently makes me suffer that. And I am pregnant, I didn't dare to use any kind of drug then I woke my hubby up and asked him to make a portion of instant noodle soup and a glass of fresh orange juice. He was really worried and went straight to the kitchen to make those for me. I couldn't go down but stayed in bed. Hearing him preparing things made me warm. About 10 minutes later, he went up with a tray of soup and orange juice. Even the dizziness was not comfortable at all, I felt better just look at him like that. He was also late for work but did not forget to give me a kiss before departing.

Now, after having a little more sleep for one hour (so that I compose this entry later than usual), I feel almost ok. There was a text in my cellphone asked "Do you feel better now, honey? Take some rest and call me if you don't feel good." A man who is taking care of his wife is a very great man.

And now I know how much he loves me. I love him.

Short story with choosen words

Yesterday I randomly chose 10 words and decided to write a short story with them. To be honest, free writing is easy but writing with chosen words was not easy at all. As for me. Anyway, practice makes perfect. So, I don't give up.

This is my short story with 10 chosen words. By chance, the words reminded me of the novel Jemima J of Jane Green. The main character was really fat and she tried her best to lose weight and had her love. Yeah, mine was inspired by this. Ok, here we go.

BEAUTY AND THE FATTY

She used to be so plump. She feasted on fast food and other kinds of butter, chocolate. OMG, She could eat all day. When she was upset about a movie, she ate. When her mood cheered up, she ate to celebrate. Her life seemed to be so great until one day. She was rejected in a year-end party of her company. She could not find a partner for herself. Why? Because she was fat. Fat. All the men in this place were dying for some girl who possessed a slim body and oval face. No matter how kind she was, how helpful she was, and even how smart she was. She was still not the type that men looking for. We preferred someone to dance with me, not to eat, they said. Slim has something of worth. Really.

That evening, while she was strolling on her way home, something caught her sight. A Fitness Center. Unconsciously, she entered the place. Look at that. All of the girls with their perfect body gathered in this place. The curve shaped beautifully in the small of their back. Their firmed thighs were wandering in front of her eyes. The nails were shining with perfect pedicure. They must have been drooled by tons of men with no doubt, she thought. She felt bewildered and wobbled as if there were an earthquake near here. After some seconds getting back to her consciousness, she stood up, went to the register desk and applied for a 6 – month gym course. She wanted to dance; she wanted to be a part of the party. 

She would do this, not for anyone, for her. Just for her. 

I am learning English

Good morning,

Today, I am gonna talk about dreams.
Everyone, anyone has dreams. Some wish to be rich. Some wish to travel around the world. Some wish to be a famous designer.
I am Asian and English is my second language. I wish to be a novelist. However, a novelist in English, not in my mother language. Why? I find myself more inspired when writing in English. Hope that makes sense.
Once I read an article about writing tips, it said if you wanted to write well, you should have been a good reader. And I know reading is not everything, you must note and learn the words, phrases, and styles as well. Then, practice, practice and practice. Oh, luckily, I love that.
And now, on the way to be a novelist, I don't know whether I will be famous or not which is the future tense (however, deep down in my heart, I want to be known ^_~), in this moment, I am learning English. I learn via novels, via newspapers, via foreign friends, etc... And I love that.
The feeling of being able to use a foreign language is well described in the book Eat, Pray, Love. OMG, I love that feeling. I love it when native English users can understand what I say, understand what I write. And top of that, they find no difference between a native and ESL users in my works. That's my wish.

So, back to my work. Reading and learning.

Lost in translation

Translation was my major in university. I love this since I love writing and thinking. Translation helps me understand about the language and culture, it also helps get used to the active and positive lifestyle. That's true. Because you must deeply accurately understand the meaning of what they write in a book, especially a novel (OMG, I love reading novels). Through this I can distinguish the good and the bad in character, what is a dream, and how to live not to exist.

Love is only the word if you got lost. Yes, I got lost. Going to work, attending short courses, translating documentaries made me forget my hobby. I was so lazy to read, so tired to practice, so bored to do this work again. But it's all coming back to me now, realizing the thing I want to do. Not only writing, not only reading. It is translating.

Now, let's do anything the hope of our future.

Remove

I used to think about stopping access my account in the social website that most of my friends there, just because of her.And I did. I did for a while. But suddenly I figured out that why I must stop go around with my many friends just because of only one person. Finally, I made a decision. I removed her out of my friendlist. And, FYI, I feel so RELEASED now!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Friendship

Sometimes, this life is so frustrating that you don't dare to believe in anyone and anything you hear, you see, you smell. All that you want to do is praying. I said praying.

You hadsome close friends. Had. And then, they're gone, just like they didn't exist in the real wide world. You may meet them in the street, but both of you try to ignore each other like a kind of dangerous disease. Well, I used to experience that. I used to feel depressed and tried my best to find the solution. And, it didn't work. One of my friend said that "Friendship is like love, when you find you don't love them anymore, then you will say goodbye." But another said, "That's completely a wrong definition. You cannot compare love and friendship. Love may not last but friendship does." I don't know which one is right. However, I finally got a conclusion for this. Friendship does last if it is true friendship.

I have some friends who I have know for years. Say, it is more than 20 years now. No matter how much we complain, we shout, we misunderstand, or even we promise not to see each other again. We still meet. Even I said I'm not going to meet her since she was not determined in her relationship and always complained about her lot. And I am fed up with it. But I know, we still meet someday. Why? From the very bottom of this issue, there is one reason, belief. I believe she will be there whenever I need, I believe she will give out her hand to help me whenever I call, and I'm sure that I will do the same thing to her. Yes, true friendship needs belief.

So, talk about those try-to-ignore friends above. Clearly, we don't have belief in each other. Then this friendship will end sooner or later. That's why I should not regret for it anymore.

Thought of the day

No matter how handsome you are, women still prefer guys who possess good method :)

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Can't live without

There are some things that you cannot live without. And, there are those seem to be normal to this person but important to others. Well, our needs are diversified, right? And me is not exceptional. Following are some things that I cannot live without, least to most respectively:

1. Lotion: my skin is naturally dry. And this dryness makes my legs look like fishskin. So terrible, huh? How could I ever dare to wear shorts or dresses as other girls do? No matter how much fruitjuice and water I have, it was still no change or just a little bit. Then, the doctor advised me to use lotion as a very good treatment for my skin. Now I can make a "phew!" and confidently engjoy the beauty of feminine.

2. Cellphone: it was not the need-to-have list until I got a smartphone. It replaces my iPod, my Schedule, my Contact book, my camera and sometimes, my lappy. Life is more comfortable when all you need to take for a trip is just a smartphone.

3. Books: Ah, this is very important to me, really important. I love reading, reading any kind of books. However, my favorite kind is chick-lit. Oh, I love it. Just give me any book in my spare time, I promise to keep quiet and not to request anything else.

4. F&F: Family and Friends, they are someones who encourage you, support you and make you feel better whenever you're down. Then, how can you live without 'em?

5. HIM: Believe to capital H-I-M, hey...hey...hey...He has been my priority for almost 3 years. Destiny is a miracle. It happens when you're unexpected. We got to know each other, we got married and now we are going to be mum and dad. That's life.

Here and there

I have just discovered a lovely blog about home decoration and I enjoy it. And it is decor8blog, for your information. Enjoy!!!

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Return the kiss

I love this book as well as the author. She is the one who has dreams and always find her ways to achieve those. I still remember a sentence she wrote: "If you know how to work professionally and enthusiastically, God never betray your effort!".

In this age - not too old but completely not young at all - me and one of my girl friends ought to have catched our dreams or at least known what our dreams were. But we still haven't. However, in a very optimistic way, we know that we love experiencing which means we love travelling, experiencing new culture, new lifestyle and new people. I wonder if it is considered as a dream. Oh it is. Why? The author of this book also had the same dream as we have. And, she did try her very best to achieve that, by learning, attending a competition, working...

Then there is nothing wrong with ours, buddy. We also try our best in what we're doing eh...

P.S: Regretting...well...it's not bad but keep regretting is not a good habit huh. 

Bad day

To be a novelist...it is really really not easy at all. And, starting it disciplinedly is also a hard work. Staying at home for creating is not a good idea, except you have a deadline and you have an idea. Then that time you will not pay any attention to anything else but work. Oh god, I should hide these thinkings instead of say it all right here. But I'm getting crazy by now, and I am not gonna keep it. 

Lots of books prepared. 

Lots of activities planned. 

But what have I done? NONE!

But I don't say it to stop, just express my feelings, just that. Then, I'm back to work. 

Good luck to me. Aja...aja...fighting!!!!

sitting in a park now is not a bad idea...

Family meeting

Ah, I just realized my father-in-law was not that easy in eating. He is used to his life partner's dishes. That's good, I think. She really possesses the talent of keeping him, I mean, his mind around her. Food for thought.

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A day to remember

I used to have a wish of living in my own apartment that I could do whatever I want, I could eat whenever I need and I could invite whomever I like to my home. However, it was just a wish. I lived with mom until I get married, and then, I live with my husband. Ok, it's better, more independent, but, honestly, it is not completely freedom. Until yesterday, I stayed at home, alone. Suddenly I realized, ah, single life is this. I really love the idea of not having to cook for anyone (it was for mom and brother and now is for my husband). Great! So I grabbed the milk bottle and...well that was enough for my breakfast...and lunch, I thought. I know I know it's not good, but that did make sense to me. It was fine until evening. After playing around, my stomach started to scream. I was hungry, oh my god, I was hungry. I needed vegetable, I needed soup, and I needed to cook all of that for me. For me. Can you hear that? For me. Then I rushed to my kitchen and cooked everything I had. Wow, the taste is great than ever, even more than those I used to cook before.
Then, I realized that sometimes we should stop your responsibily in others and listen to yourself. Treat you good as you wish so that you can treat people around better.

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Welcome to Katelyn's blog

Hi everyone,

My name is Katelyn. I started writing when I was 14 or 15 years old. However, it was just a habit at that time. Since, by the time I grew up, this habit has also grown, and it seems this is going to grow old with me, too. People and even me have to confess that writing is my karma due everywhere I work, no matter what industry it is, writing is always a part of my job. So, the conclusion is, after changing jobs dizzily, after overcoming many obstacles, writing brings me to life. 

And now, I want to sharpen my words, my sentences, and most important, I want to compose a whole complete exciting novel that makes people enjoyed. Therefore, I have just enrolled a Creative Writing Course in Australia and I do hope that this can help me in polishing my idea and keeping me on the right track.

The very first step, it is said that, of writing novel is writing diary. Then, this blog is for that purpose.

Go with me!

Katelyn the Novelist