No thinking - that comes later. You must write your first draft with your heart. You rewrite with your head. The first key to writing is... to write,

I got that from Zach a couple of days ago... he told me that was his favorite quote from Finding Forrester, and I'm gonna have to agree with him. I was really saddened lately about my book, thinking it's not good enough, but then Zach gave me some few pointers and that quote, and he is completely right. My book may not be publishing ready, or even finished, but it's written with the heart first especially since it's such a real thing to write about. So I say thank you to Zach for making me feel better.

So anyway, hello all once again and HAPPY OCTOBER!! THE BEST MONTH IN THE WHOLE WORLD?! Why you ask? Let's see here, there's Halloween which is always exciting, and then these people's birthdays: John, Kelly, Adam, Robbie, Karrah, Chris Bingea, Mrs. Poppler, Seward's and of course.... Mine!!! Birthdays are really great. I love them (if you can't tell) Plus, October is just gorgeous with all the changing colors, and the hay rides and the bonfires... what's not to love about October? Tell me!

I had Ali up for the weekend, and let me tell you, what an adventure we had. We did more in the last couple of days then we did when she was here for a week! Go figure. I still worked a lot but I just lost out on sleep. Oh well, i'll make up for it... well... who knows. When I'm dead. So Thursday night she came and we just watched Grey's, and then I decided to have a random outing to St. Thomas to see Jen Jen and "the rock" It was fun. We brought our camera and juice boxes and blankets. We ended up taking 40+ pictures. Woops. If you would like to view them, facebook be the place. And let me tell you... they are fantastic. So then Friday rolled around and Ali and I lounged for most of the day, and then decided to go to Ridgedale to buy stuff before Delano's Homecoming game. We ended up stopping by to see Adam at work and Justin called and decided to come with us to the game. That was fun. Always good to see him. We sat with Anna's family and watched the game (we lost) and then watched Abby cheer and dance for danceline. I REALLY liked their dance! I mean it was a little... sexual... but I mean they did it well. What the hay, I love danceline. Anyway, after that we got some Subways and went to Justin's house to watch Wondershowzin or something... wow. Just wow. That is something that scars people for life. Literally. it was so bad. I can't believe there is a second season or that it even gets air time. Now Saturday I'm gonna sum up but wow, it was an interesting night. My friend Josh is in a new band (Reaching Scarlet, check it out sometime!!) and he was playing in the cities, so Ali and I went to watch him at the Toybox off of Hiawatha. It is soooooo goood. Soo good thatI bought a shirt. They remind me of No Doubt because they have a lead singer and her voice just reminds me of her. It's really unique. After that we all went to Josh's friend's house, Molly. The band came which was good cuz I felt super awkward earlier in the evening. I mean Ali and Josh were there but they were gettin a tad.. tipsy. heh. but then I met some cool people and had a lot of laughs. I really enjoyed myself. Like really really enjoyed myself. I mean yes, there was drinking and pot, but the people were interesting. Doesnt' mean I have to follow them, but it's just ... I dunno. I was really happy Ali came up. I kinda didn't want her to at first just because I was so stressed out but she actually calmed me down. It was nice to see her again and I'm sad that she had to leave. Oh well, I'll see her again soon!

So yes, that was my weekend. Now I get to work tomorrow and then Anna and I are going to decide my future. Ha. Like yes, my car broke down, can't get a loan for anything, and I don't know what to do anymore. Anna can't give me money, so she wants to try to figure this all out, cuz this is all she can give me but it's more than enough. I love the girl to death and I can't believe she just wants to do this. Crazy crazy girl. So lets hope we figure something out thats plausible. But yes, I've rambled... must stop. HAve a wonderful week all!!

Sister in Christ,
Amy