Booksters, whether you're trying to get through a dense book that you refuse to abandon, or trying to write one, do you ever feel like everything is getting in your way?
Kids need dinner. Every night.
Presents need buying.
Then there's Christmas cards. This year, I told my husband I was going on Christmas card strike. But now I'm guiltily answering the ones we do get with a quick note.
Dinner reservations need to be made for a family visit.
Kids want to go to Radio City. Need to buy the tickets.
Kiddie gloves get lost and the temps drop below freezing. Can't wait. Must go buy more.
Need to read for my novel class and my critique group. Hundreds of pages a week. Thankfully (though I love the company), the class is almost over.
Then there's Colum McCann. And tonight should be a fun night, but it just feels like it's... in the way.
And according to the goal I set for myself back in November, I should be at around page 250 with my editing for The Orphan's Daughter by today and I am only at page 160.
Everything's getting in the way. And I'm letting it. And I wake up more upset about it the next day. I feel so ravenous for quiet minutes that I don't even want to stop to shower. How bad is that?
I love you world, and I want us to be friends. I want to make something for you that you will love. But now, can you just please, for a little while, go away?
Oh my gosh, Melissa. I totally relate to this post! And if it makes you feel better, I was hoping to be on page 250 about now and I'm on PAGE 18!!!!
ReplyDeleteHere's a tip: Whatever you do, don't turn off your phone ringer in an attempt to get more writing done only to find out that your child tried to call you to come get them because they were sick at school and your emergency contact neighbor got called instead when they couldn't reach you. Uh...yeah. Just sayin'.
I always have that fear Holly! You can't 100% tune out when you're responsible for other people I guess. At least you have one at college. Hopefully she can replace her own kiddie gloves!
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