It has been a miserable week. Well not miserable but changes of plans, increased workload etc have meant I have been tired, stressed, cranky, all of the above.
On monday I didn't finish my work work until 10.30pm and my eyes were burning from staring at the computer but I wanted to write so I did an old 'Write Anything' prompt and wrote 1,195 words. I had meant to start writing up my second children's book idea but I was so tired and I was worried I would struggle with it so I did something different, but I did write!
On Tuesday again work work got the better of me and I didn't write. But when I wrote my goals I knew there would be days like this so today I have written up my second children's book idea which took just over an hour so I am back on schedule for my 3 1/2 hours writing in a week.
I was really annoyed, almost cross yesterday that I didn't get time to write but I am taking this as a positive thing. I didn't want to not write. I want to reach my goals this week and I am happier now I am back on track. I know this weekend I may not get a chance to write on saturday but am prepared for it and will write for longer on sunday to reach my goals. I am even going to get up earlier tomorrow so I can write before going to work. This will really pain me but I am going to do it!
Before I go check out some other ROW80 writers I am going to give you another quote from "A Prayer for Owen Meany" By John Irving. Am on page 560 of 637 so nearly there! I stopped and read this quote several times.
The quote is Owen talking to his friend John (the story is told from John's point of view):
'I want to go on being a student,' I told him. 'I want to be a teacher. I'm just a reader,' I said.
'DON'T SOUND SO ASHAMED,' he said. 'READING IS A GIFT.'
'I learned it from you,' I told him.
'IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU LEARNED IT - IT'S A GIFT. IF YOU CARE ABOUT SOMETHING, YOU HAVE TO PROTECT IT - IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND A WAY OF LIFE YOU LOVE, YOU HAVE TO FIND THE COURAGE TO LIVE IT.'
Page 521.
Love, love, love this.
I love prompts! I may have mentioned that before, not too sure. They seem to get the creative juices flowing, and I get to look at my WIP with fresh eyes.
ReplyDeleteGood job and good luck!
Funny, I've been feeling the same way. And this is supposed to be our SLOW season. Heh. Must be something in the air.
ReplyDeleteStill, it's early in the week yet--there's still time to meet your goals! :o)
That's an inspiring quote! It's tough to juggle all of the things we need to do in a day. How wonderful that even though you were tired, you were able to sneak in a little you time to write :) Even if you aren't able to every day, it's good to cherish when you can!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the awesome attitude!
marie
That's a great quote. And wow, 1,195 words just like that! Very impressive :-)
ReplyDeletewriter-monkey - I know! I had planned this busy week and knew how I could fit everything in but it just got more hectic....and the weekend is busy but I have plans on how to meet my goals!
ReplyDeleteMarie - Thank you! I guess in 80 days there are bound to be several days that are a struggle but I hope to hit my 3 1/2 hours target. Also, I am going to have to find out more abuot 'steampunk' since visiting your site, sounds interesting!
Deniz - the 1,1,95 words was fun! Think the frustration of my day kept me writing! Not sure how many of those words were any good though....!
Thank you all for stopping by!
Something about this week seems to be spreading the cranky around. I'm hoping this means we'll all have a decidedly non-cranky week next week! :) Go you - fabulous word count!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the cranky week. It will get better. *Pat Pat*
ReplyDeleteLoved the quote and totally agree. Reading IS a gift and so is the life we have to enjoy that gift. Thanks for sharing that.