Finished!

[jeannineatkins]

Finishing is a good verb, even if it’s imprecise. It can scoop in a lot of time, and usually implies a circle, though one hopes they get quicker with each round.  Maybe you can guess from my plans for the next few weeks what I finished?

Get a new toothbrush. Bake. (Apple cake or pumpkin chocolate chip cake?) Hang out with my husband. Clean the house

Comments

[jeannineatkins]

I'm touched you saved the encouraging email. Even if the specifics changed, you know I'm rooting for you. It's wonderful to know you're moving toward that finish line, though I love your image of closing the circle more. We always do leave just enough broken there to step back in. Which is nice, as after spending so long with these people, it's hard to feel them leave. They will be back!

[stephanieburgis]

Congratulations!!! I hope your agent loves it, and I can't wait to read it.

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks so much, Stephanie!

[jbknowles]

Hooray for all!

xoxoxo

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks, Jo! Hope to be writing with you soon, though I'm not sure what will be on my computer. I'm hearing wee voices from here and there...

[lorrainemt]

I was just wondering how you were doing, Jeannine, and I'm thrilled to hear that you're finished with your story! And I can't think of a better celebration than to take a trip to visit your beautiful daughter.

You're an inspiration, and I am so glad that you share your journey with us.

All the best to your hefty manuscript on its path toward bookhood. Raising a teacup to you: let the baking begin! xo

[jeannineatkins]

Hi, thanks for all your warm thoughts, and good company on this journey. So many raised teacups that mean so much. xo

[ext_704394]

Congratulations, Jeannine! I know you feel relieved and excited at the same time. Enjoy the falling leaves. Fingers crossed that your agent loves it.

[jeannineatkins]

Thanks, Dori. So many feelings, joy, lightness, missing it, trepidation -- but yes, I am enjoying the colored and falling leaves! Thanks1

[ext_858379]

Yay for being finished! And for the restorative time with your daughter on the far coast. Still in the 80s 'round these parts, but we are getting some yellow and red. xo

[jeannineatkins]

Yes, great to spend a few days with my daughter, and we saw some yellow cottonwoods out in the mountains. Thanks for the cheers!