 | It's been a while since I gave an update. To be honest, it's been a while since I got anything serious done. I have pathetic excuses that I won't even bother to utter because they're just not acceptable!! Suffice it to say though, I'm having fun and enjoying my life a lot! On my paper edit, well for a while there I was managing one chapter a night, but more often than not I don't get that done anymore. I'm up to page 65 or so, out of 188 pages. Other goals on my list can only be achieved after I'm done with my paper edit...so I guess I better get my act together!! On the preliminary read-through/edit of NAUSICAA...not much is happening. No, scrap that. Nothing is happening. |
Now, though, onto things I have been doing.
I've been playing my guitar again, and currently I'm learning how to play "Rhythm Is A Dancer" (not just the chords but lead guitar parts, and the bass line). I've also been scanning old photographs from negatives and slides, and writing stories for the Chrysalis Experiment. I've been managing to post at least once a week in this blog, so that's another goal I'm keeping up with. And of course, I've been reading. It's pretty slow going. I'm currently on Jodi Picoult's Second Glance, and I'm enjoying it but I admit at first there were just so many characters and I was getting confused between them all. The central chapters from Cecilia's point of view were a welcome relief. But they also made me realise I should probably start reading the book all over again, to better understand all the interweaving storylines. I'm on page 301 of 420, so getting there. Slowly. But surely.
So there you go. An update, at last.
I've been wondering where you've been. Haven't seen your face near as much as usual.
ReplyDeleteWell, we can't all be super productive all the time. I get tired just thinking about it. I, on the other hand, have found blogging to be a great distraction that keeps me from doing the writing I should be.
ReplyDelete@Brooke - I may have been a bit slack but I haven't forgotten anyone - or any of the things I should be doing. hehe
ReplyDelete@Rusty - very good point! Blogging IS a good way of extending the procrastination...!
I guess I'm a little confused. Are you saying that your edits are not going very fast because you don't like what you are seeing? Or are you saying that there are too many distractions going on? If you don't like what you are seeing in the text that you've written, is there a reason behind it?
ReplyDeleteMichael - it's the distractions that are thwarting my attempts. Guess I've got my mind on other things! And I want to get it (at least partly) back on my writing/revising!
ReplyDeleteI find that Blogging keeps the moter idling, instead of sputtering to a stall. I also get a fire lit under me to write more when I hear what other Bloggers are up to ;) At least something's getting done, eh?
ReplyDeleteIt can take some work to get back in the habit. I'm glad you've been enjoying yourself, but maybe set a deadline as to when you are going to seriously get to the editing again. I think you maybe need a routine to block the distractions--a couple steps to do that you commit to that wash the other stuff away. (That's how I'd approach it anyway)
ReplyDeleteHey, it's great you've been having fun and loving life! We can't be productive all the time. And, it sounds like you've still managed to accomplish a great deal anyway, kudos! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, sometimes I think we need to just chill and relax our brains for a little bit. No worries. My kids are still out of school, and I've gotten very little done this summer. Unless making awesome memories counts!
ReplyDeleteHi Trisha, I linked over here from the Campaign List. (Adult-All Genres) It sounds to me like you're doing plenty! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to visiting you again.
I joined the campaign for the first time and wanted to introduce myself! I write short stories and am looking to start a critique group if you're interested :)
ReplyDeleteHi Trishi, I'm also a newbie from the campaign, popping in to say hi. Your post reminds me of how life sometimes just gets in the way of our writing goals, there's so much we want to do and so little time to balance family, friends, hobbies, day jobs and still find time/energy for writing.
ReplyDeleteHope the edits start steaming along pretty soon :)
okay, and that was supposed to be Trisha, not Trishi, lol
ReplyDeleteHi Trisha, fellow campaigner here. I love this beautiful watercolor background on your blog. Let me give you a gentle shove: Get back to it, girl! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteSometimes life just gets in the way. Sometimes you get to show something for it. Sometimes you are left scratching your head wondering where the time went.
ReplyDeleteIt happens a lot to me too. Still, living life is an important part to writing, so I don't complain too much.
I love the drawing, by the way. :-)
Hi Trisha, I'm a fellow campaigner and new follower just stopping by to say hello.
ReplyDeleteGlad your having fun with your life. That's important, you know? Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHey everyone!! Thanks to my fellow Campaigners for stopping by - going to get around to visiting all your blogs shortly! And thanks to all my old friends for the comments too! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are getting a lot done (even if you may think you aren't).
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda - I guess you're right! Sometimes it's very easy for me to dwell on the stuff I'm not doing, instead of the stuff I am!
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