NaNoWriMo & Larry (Writing Totem)

Larry is my little writing totem. Yes, Larry the Lego mini figure from the Lego Movie. I love coffee, I love Legos and we had three Larry's. I might has well take one for me. He sits on my desk in a lego chair made by my oldest daughter.

I gave one of the Larry Lego mini figures to a coffee loving friend of mine. We kind of treat him like the garden gnome. He has a more adventurous life with my friend. Larry keeps thing light, fun and has bought silliness to my life. He is my silent writing partner.

I may or may not talk to Larry on occasion. I also might have had a much longer photo shoot with Larry today than a grown woman should have with a Lego mini figure. I might cry if I ever loose Larry. Larry sells expensive coffee but it never spills on my work. He does need to shave and we may or may not have had a conversation on the stubble. He never loses his name tag which is amazing because he can never find a razor.

Pick something to have in your pocket or a silly hat to wear. Just a reminder to keep writing. Something that gets you focused on the task of writing 50,000 words. Your totem could also be a sign to those around you that it is writing time and not to disturb you. It seems silly but life is short. Find your totem today.

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