Great Moments in Story Notes

Earlier, we explored excellent file names for story fragments. Today, it's time to enjoy weird or comical reminders and story outlines. Admittedly, I'm a tad fond of finding humorous ways to phrase things sometimes, even in my notes. Other notes are amusing because of their vagueness, or because it reveals you haven't fleshed out plot details. "And he did this for some reason." "She gained the throne somehow." Even better if they're so vague, I forget what they mean. "Why brothers didn't know." Know what?
Here are some examples of interesting story notes and reminders. (As a word of warning, this list won't be complete until the day I die, because I'm always coming up with new stuff.)

1. headband shifts, woman sees he is elf. All the man's progress goes out the window
2. famed for fighting elves for whatever reason
3. break up day of disaster into two days
4. write ice bear prison dream [Note: I totally forgot what this dream was even about. Always write down details, or you'll end up like me.]
5. why brothers didn't know (thanks, that was really specific)
6. bribe Umbria for info. When they receive payment for cooperating, it's junk
7. Xander banishes him outdoors so he can rest
8. describe characters in exquisite detail
9. Aidan reappears later, causes mass destruction, and steals Zephyr.
10. We will not be overcome- Ruthollen phrase no one will tell me the meaning of
11. why wagon of miraculous dinner is abandoned
12. possible Ynyr plot complication [Note: Yet another character trying to run away with the plot.]
13. crash into Riley because it's fun
14. Riley and Xander share room, Riley gets a cold and snores
15. Kit Cat Barr [Note: Well, it seemed like an amusing name at the time.]
16. His name was Llewyn Great-fin, for his crest was magnificent to behold. [Note: And another name! I don't know who he is, but obviously he's important in the dragons' history for some reason. If only I knew what it was.]
17. Money (hooray Xander!) [Note: Hey, my character's been having trouble keeping things. He gets robbed, things are ruined, etc. Celebrate with me.]
18. Xander runs (better get used to it, mate)
19. May all your eggs burn [Note: Apparently I couldn't resist making a "Howl's Moving Castle" reference.]
20. Xander hides for eternity in bog of eternal stench [Note: A reference from Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" movie.]
21. Describe the house, I beg you
22. Add fireplace thing to black hole of world-building
23. “HERE!” throws worms
24. Xander heading to Somewhere (this is so awesomely vague and awful)
25. Invent umpteen excuses
26. apologise for errors (like running away from Star Field, ‘cause that choice rocked) this seems like Eragon with the gold he harvested, bleah
27. Big exciting trip to Aesora
28. Arthurian legends, so characters don’t get annoyed and feed you to an afanc. [Note: Good motivation to research something, don't you think?]
29. Snake incident (poor Orinth)
30. Elf guy who desperately needs a name talking to servants
31. Awesome build-up for elf guy
32. Scottish royals come over for whatever reason
33. Pretend storm on ship was minor inconvenience, rather than something that nearly killed him [Note: Also a reference to an amusing line in the 'Inheritance Cycle' by Christopher Paolini.]
34. decide to ask Sion about legends (and there he is, because I can’t go five seconds without the young crythor)
35. Maybe a few people notice. (not just Sion, quit favouring him all the time)
36. That night, Talfryn and company appear, mention Blodyn war
37. Get job at inn, tavern whatchamacallit
38. super-awesome cloak for finding his epic
39. annoying guys that would make June want to commit murder
40. Spend less time on travelling, time where nothing happens. Summarise so you don’t die of boredom while writing
41. Mari- will Margaret explode
42. Circus, man with painted dragon
43. Ice of doom (slide, scream, panic, Zephyr-style)
44. Apparently we’re gonna contemplate having him meet every random character you come up with
45. Meet Breton elves on miraculous ship of happiness
46. discuss letter, loans and bills of doom
47. Maybe someone has crush on her? (I cringe because it's like the most overdone YA trope in the history of ever)
48. Ramen of death with red pepper flakes