Day Fifteen: The Middle

Yep, fifteen days have come and gone, and fifteen days are left of National Novel Writing Month. Am I the only one who is suddenly nervous about that?

I did not make today's word goal (again); however, I was only off by about 60 or so words. So, I'd say that was an improvement. Still, I'm pretty behind in my cumulative word goal which I'm desperately trying to catch up to.

Meanwhile, school is being merciless, as usual. Plus, there are scholarships to apply for and college applications to fill out. Eh...

Part of me can't wait for this month to be over; but, part of me wishes it would JUST SLOW DOWN so I could maybe, just maybe, catch up to my word goal.

Alas, time is time and there is nothing you can do about it.

- Elizabeth

Today's Total Word Count: 23,966

P.S. Here are some lyrics from "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World, just because they seem awfully fitting for the occasion. 

Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say.

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).