Preparing for NaNo 20-15 Part 2: Build Up

We are in the last count down up to National Novel Writing Month! Goodness, only 23 days until the end?

Wow. I'm shaking my head and bouncing in anticipation for the start of this.

I have no doubt that things will be stressful and exciting and lovely.

And will leave me a gibbering mess at the end of it. I have no doubt of it.

But what am I doing to prepare it?

Well, let's get things set up and plotted out right. I shall break down things for what I'm doing. On the Nano Prep forum boards, there are a few that ask "What's in your NaNo survival kit?" and asks about what you are doing to prepare for Nano.

I think I'll go over my survival kit first.

• My trusty (somewhat) laptop, Lil' Bastard. Why do I call it that? Because this Probook 4430s is a heavy pain in the ass okay? It's a heavy pain in the ass but it has gotten me through 2 Nano's so far and is going to get me through a 3ed.
• Mini IPod: It's a little 2 GB one that has a 15 hour battery. I have most of my music collection on it along with it on my ITunes. Must make sure that it's ready. 
• Pandora music lists: I have several actually. KPop/JPop, KRock/JRock, heavy metal, 70's Music, ect. Good mix of music to enjoy while writing. Especially the hard rock stations for when I'm cackling like an insane killer and killing off the characters. 
• Youtube lists: Preferably with a mix of J/KPop, J /KRock, some BabyMetal (preferably Doki Doki Morning just to really screw with the idiots outside of my window's head), and good horror movies.
• Netflix: My friend is happily sharing it with me for the moment so I'm marathoning shows as I work hard to get ready for this and building My List up for my viewing pleasure. 
• Hulu: I have animes (simlicast in some cases) and shows running around that I'm currently watching. I'm really loving the fact that I just have to wait 24 to 48 hours after the show is on TV and can see them on my computer. 
• FMWriters chat room:  I find this actually really helpful! I can chat with my friends, exchange word counts and talk plot as I write. :D Even with friends who are states away from me. If not countries. I'm loving it.
• Lip balm: My lips chap so I kind of need this something fierce. I have several sticks though so I'm good. :D
• Snacks: I have granola bars, poptarts, and nutrigrain bars. I'm going to be getting more though. 
• Drinks: I have flavored sparkling waters (which I have gotten about 6 bottles of them), Crystal Ice drinks (it's flavored water with juice okay?), some iced tea and Gatorade. I also have Gatorade powder and Nestle Iced Tea Lemon flavor powdered to make. I also have several packets of Koolaid and I'm happy with it.
• Candy: I want to hit the post Halloween sales and I shall do so on the Second. For now though I'm nibbling on Candy Corn. 
• Notebooks: I have so many of the damn things running around that it's not funny. I'm quite happy with the happy with them. I also has several sets of filler for my leather journal. *pets it*
• Pens: I actually have to go and stock up on new pens here soon. *sighs* That's going to be oh so much fun. Really. 
• Games to play while thinking of plot points or ways to kill off characters: This is actually kind of needed for my mental state. I can just relax with the game and let my mind run rampant.
• Tissues: I need these because I do have allergic reactions to the crop pollen and flowering bushes outside of my apartments. I tend to sit there and go through four or five tissues a day. 
• Instant Messagers: Yahoo, Hangouts, Skype, I have them. I use them. I need them to keep in touch with my friends. 
• Google Doc: I have this all set up. Black background with neon green text in Handlee or Alice. :D I am a happy girl. All of it is set to make it easier on my eyes while I write. I like this feature. 

Now, what am I going to do to get ready for Nano now that it's getting closer?

• Get More Pens: I need to run to Walmart and do that. I need to get that done and out of the way.
• Get the rest of my snacks: Yep, going for more.
• Finish outlining the first 10 chapters: I know what I need to do and the first 10 chapters is my first part of my scenic, if not bloody, hike. 
• Do the rest of my laundry
• Unfuck my space: This one is going to be interesting since I can't do it until two days before Nano starts. The laundry will be a month long thing though. Fun times. 

I think that I'm done with everything and ready to start getting things ready! *goes to do so*