Nov 12 2009
All Hail the Google and a fawn by any other name is, well, not a fawn
It’s been awhile since I’ve burned the midnight oil so many nights in a row, probably not since Miss A was a screaming cranky mess of a baby (Lil G has been a good sleeper pretty much since day 1, BLESS her).
Trying to squeeze NaNo writing time into my day just isn’t happening, so I end up having to make my day last longer, and have been up writing most nights til the clock rolls over on a new day. This is starting to mess with my cognitive abilities I fear, after all – I’m getting older, I can’t knock out a week of all-nighters like in my old college days.
I have had a killer headache for the better part of 2 days and it’s what I blame for the following: in the middle of a scene I was writing just now I had to stop and do a homonym word check, because my former English teacher self just couldn’t remember the answer…and here is what the Google told me:
faun or fawn? Do not confuse the spelling of faun and fawn, which sound similar. A faun is a mythological being depicted as part man and part goat; a fawn is a young deer. Fawn is also an adjective and noun referring to a pale yellowish brown color, as in a fawn jacket, or a verb meaning “try to win favor” or “attempt to please somebody,” as in fawning over the celebrities he interviews.
Miss A is convinced that the Google knows everything…she might be right. Long live the Google.
And in case you’re wondering, “fawn” was the word I needed…no Mr. Tumnus-like dudes hopping around in my story.
Not yet anyways.
If I get a little more over-tired, anything is possible.
Anybody have some good headache remedy suggestions? Or want to send a massage therapist to my house?
6 Responses to “All Hail the Google and a fawn by any other name is, well, not a fawn”
You sure? No fauns? Not even masseur fauns?
I wish I had a remedy for headaches. I’ve got one now, but I think a good sleep will help usher it out. Take care of yourself. I remember when I was working on a project and had to do it after everyone went to sleep, I started getting very cranky toward my girls during the day. I did not like what I was becoming, and it wasn’t worth it. So don’t burn the candle at both ends for too long, okay?
xoxo
Sometimes a peppermint tea will help with my headaches – the cool rush and the warm steam, or something.
Good luck!
Tami´s last blog ..What E-Readers SHOULD Be
Thanks Tami…I’m thinking I will grab a tea after I work this morning (I teach gymnastics to toddlers on Friday mornings…good thing I’m an actress, cuz having a headache while doing that job is going to take some performance skills!) I”m meeting my NaNo writing buddy this afternoon and it’s my time to hit Sbux, so tea it will be!
Mmmmm…a faun masseuse, I think you just gave me an idea for my next book
And you’re right, I need to keep the balance – I only got about 500 words out last night and went to bed before 11. Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement!
Headaches – Hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes and sweat out the bastard. Then, if the headache persists, you can fix it with cheesecake and still feel totally justified. Works for me.
Sharon J´s last blog ..It’s Official
You know what, you’re exactly right! That’s probably why my headaches have been so bad these last few days – the motor belt on my treadmill needs to be replaced and I haven’t had a good workout in almost a week. I’ve done some pilates, but it just isn’t the same