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Carley Kalei
@carleykalei.bsky.social
Queer Disabled Indigenous Thoughtweaver
Gotta Finish This 2026 (that's what I'm calling this)

Day 1: 18 words

Better than zero ^_^ a good start! #GFT2026
January 2, 2026 at 5:39 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 ^_^
January 2, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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
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
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
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 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.
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 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
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 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
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Nov 25: 24 words

Nov 24: 614 words

Nov 23: 61 words

#NaNo2.0 #NaNo2 #NaNoWriMo #NaNoNewComer #NovelNovember #NovNov
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 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
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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
November 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM