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1 November 2021

 Song mood: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Franki Valli.

I sent myself out on a mission. To buy some boots. Though I knew the ones I wanted were not at the mall I went to. So I walked around the mall with my facemask. It’s cold outside, I just need to admit that I don’t want to be cold.

I started listening to Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. I’m liking it so far. It’s got a good dystopian vibe going with it. It’s a fun sci-fi novel. With all the talk about the surgery, I’m hoping that Tally doesn’t get the surgery.


After my walk at the mall, I made a quick supper and just read books about either outlining or dictation. I think I’m going to write a mystery, but sometimes I get this urge to write fantasy.


Three more days and I can get my booster shot. I should make the appointment now.


I’m in wind down mode. I will read a little bit more about outlining. I may even pick up a Maigret novel. I’m hoping that I have a dream that will point me in the right direction about what to write next.

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