I need to write. I keep getting behind on blog posts I've agreed to and LIKE writing, and it worries me when I wake up at three in the morning with thoughts of Damn! I forgot! I'm sorry, because I like being timely and even early sometimes. But I'm ... yeah, I'm not sorry.
Although I write something every day, I'm behind on my work-in-progress, book three of the Harper Loch colors series, and I need to establish a manuscript routine, including sprints, research in non-writing hours, and maintaining word count. I will regret writing myself into a panicky corner. But not yet. Maybe tomorrow ... no, not then, either.
Yesterday, when I had an appointment for a medical procedure and another for having my nails done, I hung out with our son who's been visiting this week. We went to breakfast, ran some errands, then came home for a while before going out to dinner with our daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Then I read aloud at an open mic, one of those things I never thought I'd do, but kind of enjoy. I never got to ... well, several things.
Sometimes, to adulterate what I've always thought was a particularly stupid line by Erich Segal, Having a good time means never having to say you're sorry. Like the original quote, the altered one is only good sometimes with some people, but it's almost always good with retired people who don't have anyone depending on them.
When I am making my lists of what I hate about growing old and what I love about growing old, having a good time is right at the top of the second one. Sometimes, if you let it and if your knee's not aching too much and there hasn't been sadness in your week, you can forget the first list altogether. And just have a good time.
I don't have anything new right now, but something old and loved is on sale. I loved writing Harlequin Heartwarmings, and I especially loved The Happiness Pact. Both the book and the box set are on sale right now. If you like sweet romance, it's a good time to check these out.
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Or the box set https://a.co/d/7jkSafT
I empathize with you. I have things I write for money and then things I write for me. While I hope those will one day bring me money, they don't now. This means I only get to work on them when I finish the money articles. But by the time I have written them, I am tired and can't write anymore. Oh well, I will eventually get them done.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was working, I had to parcel out my time in pretty close increments, and something was always left out. It was usually my writing, but I'm grateful it was that way, because of the "having a good time" thing. I usually did.
DeleteBought the box set, can't wait to read it! I hate that sick feeling you get when you're late, but I know it oh, so well. I was just sitting here thinking about how am I ever going to get to those audiobooks when I have so many books to write? You just do your best. It's all you can do. Thanks for sharing, Liz!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope you enjoy it! You're right--it's all we can do, and sometimes other things (family) come first. :-)
DeleteWelcome to my world LOL! Seriously, we all get behind but hey, that makes this writing journey even more exciting. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings
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Thanks, Pam. We are on a great journey, aren't we? Well, actually, more than one. I need to remember to always be grateful.
DeleteI try to write everyday, but my day job makes me tired. But I love it so much that I do everything I can to keep going!
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