Saturday Night.

So it seems I am in the unattractive circumstance of being home alone on a Saturday night, MacBook on lap, Roger Moore James Bond movie on the TV. I have friends soaking up the sunshine in the USA, swimming in sultry Thailand beaches, those that are busy working away in their studies, those that are just working, and a lucky few on dates with their significant others.

These evenings come up every so often, but really I so rarely get a chance with the house to myself, with such a golden opportunity to work on the book and do all those things you love to do in a big empty house (bootyshaking in your underwear a la Cameron Diaz is no exception), that it's actually quite nice.

I decided to write to let you know that things are going really well. I've finally reached a point where all the missing jigsaw pieces (or at least those that were in the wrong place) are finally all coming together. This new job I began this week has just been such a breath of fresh air; it's funny how stagnant your life can become without you realising.

I had outgrown my time at my old work; I am no longer the fresh 18 year old, overwhelmed and excited by the world of bartending. I've gotten a little bit older, a lot wiser, and ready to move on to the next stage.

A lot of evolution can happen in three years, and I find that the things I experienced and learnt at my old work seemed to hang in the air, and I was dredged in reminders of the person I used to be, instead of just being the person I have become. It seems that as people change, so too must their surroundings, but why is it that this so often doesn't happen?

It is simply a fear of change, or something more?

I think it's time people took a deep breath and a leap of faith on something new. Take a trip, change jobs, meet new people, visit unusual places, mix things up and shake them about. Because the person you are now has never existed at any other time, and they need space to breathe!

Just a little thought!

All my love as always,

Chryssie Danger xo

Mixed Bag Wisdom.

"Everything that can be imagined, is real."

- Pablo Picasso

Story.

Good morning!

This week I have been working on a scene involving the backstory of one of my characters, writing her journey to where our Dream Team meet her. I'm quietly becoming a big fan of this character; originally she wasn't going to feature very much, but I found a nice little avenue for her in the storyline, and have actually grown quite fond of her. She's also had some amazing adventures, probably as extensive as our main characters!
There's also been a couple of death/murder scenes to get down, which I find to be a very intriguing writing process - our Big Bad has an interesting mind to get inside!

Oh, and I'm absolutely LOVING writing stories in bed with my MacBook -- it makes novel work so much more comfy!

Anywho, just a quick breakfast update before I head off to work for the day!

All my love,
Chryssie Danger x

Update.

Good evening little readers,
It has been a little while since I've written here, how terribly bad of me! The past few weeks have been absolutely crazy, so you'll have to forgive me for being M.I.A. and, if you can't forgive me, well there's always the bribe of choc-chip cookies to lure you back.
I've spent the last couple of weeks getting life in order; I have a new job I'm starting tomorrow, so this weekend just past was definitely out with the old! There were three rounds of interviews to get through, an internship application at a magazine, our first cheerleading competition of the season, and a couple of housewarmings and nights out inbetween!
But I am back and ready to get back on track novel-wise.
I've recently become the owner of a MacBook Pro, and can I say, I am in love.
I've been a dedicated Apple appreciator for many years now, but it seems silly to be an aspiring writer and not have a laptop. So I've traded in my trusty desktop iMac for this little beauty, and now, whenever the mood strikes me, BAM! My book is there ready for some TLC.
I find myself up til all hours of the morning writing now, because it's so cozy in my bed, wrapped in my doona, MacBook on my lap, that it's so much easier to disappear into my little book world.

Happy days, lovelies!

Cuddles,
Chryssie Danger xo