Word count: 43,599.

Today saw me do only about 500 words or so. That was partly due to conscious choice, and partly due to the poor decision to go out for a few drinks after work (mostly the second, though!)

Having worked on Saturday last weekend, I arranged to have tomorrow off work, so today felt a bit like a Friday for me anyway. When I get caught up in nights like out like that, in the past I’ve been inclined to stay out fairly late, even if I have to work the next day.

But I actually thought I was being good. I left about 8:30pm, but by the time I got home and had a little bit of dinner, it was 9:30pm, going on 10pm. So I did a little bit of writing. I’m glad I did something at least.

So now, after talking to my partner Maria on the phone for twenty minutes, I am making the executive decision that I would be much more productive tomorrow if I just go to bed and get a good sleep.

I can begin the final 6,401 words of my novel tomorrow…