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I am Dani Smith, sometimes known around the web as Eglentyne. I am a writer in Texas. I like my beer and my chocolate bitter and my pens pointy.

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    Friday
    Nov162007

    Nano Winner

    Posted on DateFriday, November 16, 2007 at 11:28AM

    Yesterday evening I reached the NaNoWriMo goal of 50,000. That’s 50,000 words in 25 days. And I did it without neglecting my children or missing too much sleep. The general level of tidiness around here has not declined significantly.

    I *have* neglected my knitting, which means that knitted Christmas gifts are unlikely.

    But the knitting will have to wait!!

    Though I’ve reached the 50k goal, my story isn’t finished yet, and I made a deal with Someone that I would try to do Double NaNo. Yeah, I think I’m crazy too. :)

    Onward!

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was just thinking about you and the Nano thing. Happy that you met your goal and are continuing the work.

    More soon but am still nursing this stupid cold. Think maybe I am on the upswing, but don't want to jinx myself.

    Yay you! ((hugs))

    November 17, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCassie

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