I Caught A Cold

I'm sick today, so I'm going to finish up on here, then go relax.

I'm watching Love Story 2050 again, but I don't think I'll watch the whole thing. I want to watch Naksha and Kalyug again before I send them back. Kalyug was a more serious film...the first serious role I've seen Kunal Khemu in. He should take on more dramatic roles. He's great at comedy, but he's even better with drama.

I may work on the third act of my screenplay later, but I'll do it with pen and paper from the comfort of the love seat if I do.

I'm taking extra Vitamin C and drinking plenty of water. Hopefully, it'll help.

Have a great weekend!

Lois

Catch A Cold

As you know, I've finished working on the second act of my screenplay. I'm hoping to work on the third act sometime today.

Jeff and I watched Naksha (starring Vivek Oberoi and Sonny Deol) last night. I don't see it as an Indiana Jones rip-off at all. I see it as just another fun adventure movie. The story certainly wasn't an Indiana Jones story, and it was definitely a Hindi movie. It had some great music, and a ton of great humor and action. I loved it! :D

Tonight, we'll either watch Kalyug (starring Kunal Khemu) or Mutant X. I'm hoping Super Star (also starring Kunal Khemu) will come tomorrow.

Now that I'm working on my own screenplay, I'm starting to notice specifics about movies. Like with Kaminey, if you don't know much about screenwriting, you'd assume that the twin brothers are both the heroes of the story. In reality, Charlie is the hero, Guddu is the hero's ally and the opponent. There are other villains, and Guddu has a love interest, but Charlie and Guddu are the only indispensable characters in the film. I love learning new things and putting them to use! :D

I'm coming down with a cold. Eric and Chelsey have had colds and they warned us about it. I've been taking my vitamins and stocking up on extra C, but I'm still getting it. I've let Milli know, in case it interferes with my Course Presenter duties over at Fear of Writing.

Jeff and I will be doing our grocery shopping today. I told him if this thing hits me full force tomorrow, I won't want to go walking around the store. So we're going sometime later today.

And on that note, I'd better go. I have to post elsewhere and try to catch up on my F-Lists and the writers forum.

Have a great weekend!

Lois

Act Two...Complete!

I'm on a roll! I've now finished Act Two of my screenplay. Remember, I'm not writing it yet. At this point, I'm coming up with the different events that take place throughout the story.

Tomorrow, I'll start work on Act Three. In Act Three, the opponent will come back badder and stronger than ever. He'll be a real challenge for the hero, as it should be. I haven't decided yet if I want to add a twist to the ending, but I'm considering that option. I want to write a sequel. :)

It's Research...But FUN Research!

I'm very late getting on here today. I wrote two feedbacks this morning, then posted them. I'm waiting to hear back on whether I have to make changes or not. Yesterday, I had one to edit and one to write and was able to post them both without further edits. Hopefully, I'll have the same success today! I still have another feedback to write, but I'm saving it for tomorrow morning.

I worked on my screenplay yesterday. I got through the first part of the second act. Today, I'm hoping to get through the second part of the second act. I'd like to do some actual writing, too.

I should have three new Netflix DVDs in the mail today...two of them are Hindi movies. I have another Hindi movie coming, too. My normal Netflix warehouse didn't have it, so it's being sent from a different one.

Research. It's all in the name of research. ;)

Jeff and I watched Kaminey last night. He hadn't seen it from the beginning and I wanted to see it again (I'm getting pretty bored with Ghost Hunters). Finally, Jeff understood what the movie was about! :D And I still can't get over Chandan Roy Sanyal's acting. He played the hero's whacked out druggie best friend, and he was eerily good at it. I can't wait to see what his future movies will be like.

I participated in a chat with a couple of my writer friends. I designed a new chart so I can keep up with my students. Milli's planning to offer it on the Web site, too. :) Anyway, I did that while I was chatting, then I worked on the screenplay. Talk about multitasking! :P

It's sunny again today...and it's 54°! :D

Well, as usual, I have a lot to do. I'm going to sign off for now.

Have a great day!

Lois

Chat! I Forgot the Chat!

Well, I was able to post three feedbacks last night. YAY! But I had two to work on today, and they were tough! I have at least one more new one to write tomorrow morning, too.

I worked on getting more elements for my screenplay, too. I've got the major elements of the prologue now. I'll be working on Act One today.

I wrote two new character journal entries to go along with the screenplay work. From here on out, they should coincide with the screenplay's storyline.

I went to Sweet Bay last night. I didn't do any writing there. I only caught up online, posted the feedbacks, then downloaded some videos. It wasn't a waste, since I really, really wanted the videos. ;) It was great seeing Maria again, too! :D

My next three DVDs will be shipping from Netflix today. One of them is an adventure film, Naksha (read a review of the movie here). It stars Sunny Deol and Vivek Oberoi.

It's sunny out again today! :D I wish I could go outside and work.

Speaking of work, I have a lot left to do today, so I'd better get to it. In fact, I just realized that the writers forum is having a chat. I got online late, but I may be able to catch the last 40 minutes or so if I hurry.

Have a great day! Catch y'all later...

Lois

Ha!

I love it when a story comes together. :)

I Need A Second Wind

I've just "fixed" four feedbacks for students' assignments. Now I'm wiped out! :P I'm going to finish up online, then get something to eat and start work on my own writing. I have a new assignment to write feedback for, but I'll do that in the morning.

I started the groundwork for the screenplay/ novel. I worked out five of the seven elements (hero [and his flaw], hero's ally, opponent, the hero's enabling circumstances [that allow him to hang onto his flaw] and the suggested course of action [suggested to the hero from the opponent]). Today, I'll work out the last two elements: the hero's life-changing event and jeopardy. Then I'll start working out the actual story. I can't wait!

I did a little research yesterday for a new scene, too. It may be a stand-alone scene, or I may make it part of the story. I'm not sure yet. Either way, I'm working on my new characters, and that's the important thing. :)

Jeff and I watched Mutant X last night, so I've sent that out. Yesterday, it was windy and the flag went down on the mailbox, so the mail carrier didn't take our mail. Today, there's just a light breeze and the flag's still up, so there's hope. :)

I don't know if I'll make it to Sweet Bay tonight. It will depend on how much I get done and if I have time.

The sun is shining today! It's still chilly at only around 30°, but the sun is shining! :D

Have a great Tuesday!

Lois

Will I Finally Start Work On the Screenplay Today?

I've written feedback for two new assignments. They're posted and awaiting approval or changes needing to be made.

I'll be getting something to eat and then starting work on my own writing shortly. I never got to work on the new story yesterday, so I plan to do that today. I'll be making it into a screenplay and a novel.

I wrote two character journals yesterday for a grand total of only 1,550 words for the day. Still, it's better than nothing. Slow and steady, right? :)

I've worked out a system to manage my time. I'll see how it works. So far today, I've stuck with it.

Last night, I got caught up online while Jeff watched TV. I may do that from time to time...when I don't get everything done earlier in the day.

It's been quiet here. Eric and Chelsey have been in town since Saturday, so I've had the house to myself during the day. I just wish I could have made yesterday a 5K or 10K Day. ;)

Yesterday, I ordered Mission Istaanbul from Amazon.com Z Shops, as well as the Kismat Konnection movie DVD and soundtrack CD. I can't wait to get them! :D

It's really windy here. Our high right now is around 30°. As usual, my fingers are freezing! It's mostly cloudy, but the sun has been coming out from time to time. :)

Well, I'd better hurry up and eat so I can start on my writing.

Have a great day!

Lois

Back To Work Today

This morning, I have feedback to do. I have to completely re-write one of them and add to another. I'll work on that when I'm finished posting on here.

I still need to work out my time management problem. I never got a chance yesterday because Jeff and I went grocery shopping, then we went back out to celebrate Valentine's Day a day early. We went to Outback Steakhouse. I got the rack of lamb and saved over half of it for today. :)

We watched Kismat Konnection last night. It stars Shahid Kapoor (see userpic) and has two really great songs I want to buy from Amazon.com. It was a really great romantic comedy. :) Edit: I just ordered the movie and CD for under $7 + S/H!) I also bought the Love Story 2050 MP3 CD. :)

I'm hoping to do some writing/ planning today, but I'll need to work out that time management problem first. I may need to cut out some things...either that or only keep up when I can. :(

I hope every one of you has a happy Valentine's Day! It's not just for lovers. Share it with everyone you love. :D

Lois