This week hopefully will see the completion of my first draft. At 90,173 words, it’s looking more an more like things are going to wrap and the editing and rewriting phase can begin. I’ve cut out most of my social activities leading into my impending vacation in order to finish things up.

So, what does this mean? Well, it means that if I finish in time that I’ll be obligation free for my vacation – a good thing for a friend of mine coming to hang out with me on staycation. It also will likely result in another period of insomnia if I don’t get right back onto the horse.

Which means continued efforts. Thee vacation ending in essence will herald in at least one good thing – me getting back on the horse. Because while the checkered flag is in sight and it will eventually wave as I pass beneath it, it just sets up the next sprint in a new race.

See you at the finish line!