Carley Kalei
@carleykalei.bsky.social
Queer Disabled Indigenous Thoughtweaver
After finishing NaNo 2025, I had made great progress in writing my novel but it is not finished. In fact, I believe it is only about 66% done. So, I am giving myself until the end of May 2026 to complete this project. Today is Day 1. Wish me luck ^_^
January 2, 2026 at 5:35 AM
After finishing NaNo 2025, I had made great progress in writing my novel but it is not finished. In fact, I believe it is only about 66% done. So, I am giving myself until the end of May 2026 to complete this project. Today is Day 1. Wish me luck ^_^
Reposted by Carley Kalei
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
Reposted by Carley Kalei
Never forget this: The GOP’s nonsensical culture war is meant to distract you from corporate corruption, worker oppression, and staggering wealth inequality.
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Never forget this: The GOP’s nonsensical culture war is meant to distract you from corporate corruption, worker oppression, and staggering wealth inequality.
So ends my first NaNo experience!
Thank you to all who have followed along with me this month & to the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social team esp.
Good luck to all in your projects! I was able to do this so I know that you all can too!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Thank you to all who have followed along with me this month & to the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social team esp.
Good luck to all in your projects! I was able to do this so I know that you all can too!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
So ends my first NaNo experience!
Thank you to all who have followed along with me this month & to the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social team esp.
Good luck to all in your projects! I was able to do this so I know that you all can too!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Thank you to all who have followed along with me this month & to the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social team esp.
Good luck to all in your projects! I was able to do this so I know that you all can too!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
My final mad grab for NaNo2.0 badges before I wrap up.
I have had many throughout the process, so I will take this moment to claim the #EurekaMoment badge.
And finally, today makes day 30/30 for the #WriteDaily badge.
I have had many throughout the process, so I will take this moment to claim the #EurekaMoment badge.
And finally, today makes day 30/30 for the #WriteDaily badge.
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My final mad grab for NaNo2.0 badges before I wrap up.
I have had many throughout the process, so I will take this moment to claim the #EurekaMoment badge.
And finally, today makes day 30/30 for the #WriteDaily badge.
I have had many throughout the process, so I will take this moment to claim the #EurekaMoment badge.
And finally, today makes day 30/30 for the #WriteDaily badge.
Nov 30: 2 words
Although I am not there yet in my WIP, I added "The End" to my document. IDK how long it'll take to close the gap, but I am committed to completing this project. If this month taught me anything it's that I am capable.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Although I am not there yet in my WIP, I added "The End" to my document. IDK how long it'll take to close the gap, but I am committed to completing this project. If this month taught me anything it's that I am capable.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Nov 30: 2 words
Although I am not there yet in my WIP, I added "The End" to my document. IDK how long it'll take to close the gap, but I am committed to completing this project. If this month taught me anything it's that I am capable.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Although I am not there yet in my WIP, I added "The End" to my document. IDK how long it'll take to close the gap, but I am committed to completing this project. If this month taught me anything it's that I am capable.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Nov 29: 2,775 words
Updated stats time:
- 70,808 words total on my wip doc
- 40,178 words written since Nov 1st
That's 4x my original 10k goal for Nov AND the accomplishment of my most recent goal of #40k!
Huge wins all around!!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Updated stats time:
- 70,808 words total on my wip doc
- 40,178 words written since Nov 1st
That's 4x my original 10k goal for Nov AND the accomplishment of my most recent goal of #40k!
Huge wins all around!!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Nov 29: 2,775 words
Updated stats time:
- 70,808 words total on my wip doc
- 40,178 words written since Nov 1st
That's 4x my original 10k goal for Nov AND the accomplishment of my most recent goal of #40k!
Huge wins all around!!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Updated stats time:
- 70,808 words total on my wip doc
- 40,178 words written since Nov 1st
That's 4x my original 10k goal for Nov AND the accomplishment of my most recent goal of #40k!
Huge wins all around!!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Nov 26: 2,126 words
Trying to catch up and match w/the 40k line. My new goal. But squeezing out the rest of this story is proving a little difficult difficult lemon difficult. I'm gonna rest and try again tomorrow.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Trying to catch up and match w/the 40k line. My new goal. But squeezing out the rest of this story is proving a little difficult difficult lemon difficult. I'm gonna rest and try again tomorrow.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nov 26: 2,126 words
Trying to catch up and match w/the 40k line. My new goal. But squeezing out the rest of this story is proving a little difficult difficult lemon difficult. I'm gonna rest and try again tomorrow.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Trying to catch up and match w/the 40k line. My new goal. But squeezing out the rest of this story is proving a little difficult difficult lemon difficult. I'm gonna rest and try again tomorrow.
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
New Badges Earned:
#WriteSomewhereNew
#WriteFirstKiss
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
#WriteSomewhereNew
#WriteFirstKiss
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
New Badges Earned:
#WriteSomewhereNew
#WriteFirstKiss
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
#WriteSomewhereNew
#WriteFirstKiss
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
New Badges Earned:
#ActivatedPlotTwist
#WroteABetrayal
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
#ActivatedPlotTwist
#WroteABetrayal
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
New Badges Earned:
#ActivatedPlotTwist
#WroteABetrayal
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
#ActivatedPlotTwist
#WroteABetrayal
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Day 25 Reflections:
- life happens & things slow down, but it feels important not to come to a full stop
- after hitting 3x my original goal i am left satisfied with my progress, impressed by my ability, & a little unsure about how to keep the momentum
- i am as grateful for 24 as i am for 1500
- life happens & things slow down, but it feels important not to come to a full stop
- after hitting 3x my original goal i am left satisfied with my progress, impressed by my ability, & a little unsure about how to keep the momentum
- i am as grateful for 24 as i am for 1500
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Day 25 Reflections:
- life happens & things slow down, but it feels important not to come to a full stop
- after hitting 3x my original goal i am left satisfied with my progress, impressed by my ability, & a little unsure about how to keep the momentum
- i am as grateful for 24 as i am for 1500
- life happens & things slow down, but it feels important not to come to a full stop
- after hitting 3x my original goal i am left satisfied with my progress, impressed by my ability, & a little unsure about how to keep the momentum
- i am as grateful for 24 as i am for 1500
Nov 25: 24 words
Nov 24: 614 words
Nov 23: 61 words
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Nov 24: 614 words
Nov 23: 61 words
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Nov 25: 24 words
Nov 24: 614 words
Nov 23: 61 words
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Nov 24: 614 words
Nov 23: 61 words
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Nov 22: 61 words
Earned the #WroteAfterMidnight badge!
Nov 21: 998 words
Hit #30k words written since the 1st! That's 3x as many as my original goal. I am just tickled ^_^
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Earned the #WroteAfterMidnight badge!
Nov 21: 998 words
Hit #30k words written since the 1st! That's 3x as many as my original goal. I am just tickled ^_^
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Nov 22: 61 words
Earned the #WroteAfterMidnight badge!
Nov 21: 998 words
Hit #30k words written since the 1st! That's 3x as many as my original goal. I am just tickled ^_^
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
Earned the #WroteAfterMidnight badge!
Nov 21: 998 words
Hit #30k words written since the 1st! That's 3x as many as my original goal. I am just tickled ^_^
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Nov 18: 1,787 words
New badge earned!! #25k!! Woo!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
New badge earned!! #25k!! Woo!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Nov 18: 1,787 words
New badge earned!! #25k!! Woo!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
New badge earned!! #25k!! Woo!
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Nov 13: 894 words
And another badge #CriedWhileWriting
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
And another badge #CriedWhileWriting
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Nov 13: 894 words
And another badge #CriedWhileWriting
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
And another badge #CriedWhileWriting
#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM