Life has been a bit crazy, at my house. The AC is working, parts have been ordered for more work to be done. Yes, it quit on the hottest day so far this year. We do have a window unit in the FROG. The rest of the house is central air. My kids escaped up there with friends and played games. The kids had friends over, when the AC quit. I figured they would want to go home. No, everyone stayed. They all crawled in the attic and hauled out the Air Hockey table, Battleship, and other board games. It did start to get a bit crazy when they decided to use Cheese-Its, instead of the puck. Our beagle was quite entertained. There was a lot of howling, not just from our hound. They didn't put the legs on the hockey table. They just laid it on the floor and played. I would go up for awhile and then retreat downstairs to write. Writing and heat exhaustion are not a well matched pair.
Hubby ordered new French doors for our deck. He discovered ours are starting to rot. He will take time off from work, to get them installed. Son told us earlier in the evening, his car was acting up. My daughter was selected to be Color Guard Captain! Yeah, we toasted her, with Iced cold Lemonade and made popcorn. One mother called the school and complained. She felt her daughter should have been chosen or at least co-captain. Augh... It is true, when it rains it pours! On the way to Color Guard Camp this morning, I told my daughter to be herself and do not let the drama get to you. I know easier said than done...
This morning I found my copy of Fools Gold. I opened it at random, it said..."What do you need to let go of in your life, to make space for something new? What do you need to break or risk uprooting in order to be whole? To create who you secretly know you're meant to be?" These words speak to me. I find the whole creative process an emotional roller coaster, lately. I block out a few hours that I think are mine. Yeah, think again. I have so many things I want to write, do and create. Yet, the curve balls keep getting tossed at me. Any tips on how to dodge 'em? Why haven't we evolved to have more hands?! lol
What do you give up so you can write, create? Sleep probably is the number one answer, I suspect! I am cutting back on TV and sleep...
What about you?!
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If we waited for life to give us time, we'd never write. So we must write anyway.
Let's hope this week is a better one. Somehow I dont expect it to be. BUT! At least the sun is finally shining here and that helps a lot.
No tips for dodging what life throws. I go with the flow and make sure I allot time to write everyday and set a timer for my creative work--my non fiction writing is easier.
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
Wood doors in this area just never last. Who thought that would be a good idea in regions that get storms and hurricanes?
I give up some TV and computer gaming time to write.
My you have had a busy time with everyone. I do know how you feel when days go past so quickly and you suddenly feel that you have not had a moment of 'Me Time.' My life can be like that most of the time and I guess you are like me too. We sacrifice our wishes and me time, because we are mums, grans and wives...However when the moment of me time does arrive, it does taste good. The sound of silence:)
Best wishes, Eileen
Most enjoyable to read.
Yvonne.
Lately, so much drama... court case, car issues, AC, etc. I might even leave early to pick up daughter and go on an art date. Downtown always inspires me...lots of old buildings. Thank you~ I hope things get better for you, too! @>------
Mary Ann-I love your answer! Yes, I gave up an ordinary life, too. Being a military spouse wasn't my plan... Life is never dull for me!
My daughter said that word the other day, that made me dizzy! I'm bored...I have so many ideas, I will never be bored. Frustrated yes, bored...not a word I know! I am a TV watcher, but we gave up Cable recently and bought a HD antenna. Now, I pretty much watch movies. I miss it sometimes... I Looove Lucy! My Mom says I'm a lot like her. Wacky things happen to me...
It was worth the trade! I love your art~ :D
Yvonne-Yes, I say that a lot...what is normal? Not my life...lol Thank you! :D I crave normal, but it doesn't happen for me...
Heaven-I like your idea! I have days like that, too. Get stuff done and then enjoy the next day!
I did most of my cleaning, yesterday. Just lately, something always happens on the day or time slot I have planned. ;D not today, lol Thanks for sharing!
Mary-I wonder if that is a common sign of a writer, to give up sleep?! ;D Yes, this happens to me and TV, but lately I'm craving quiet! The noise will be later, when kids and their friends are here. And everyone wants to make pizza! Thanks Mary~ I can't wait to see what you will do for the F13 prompt ;D
Eileen,
Yes, we do sacrifice! I think a lot of times, it is expected. We need to change that ;D Yes, the sound of silence can be sweet. My Mom is craving noise...funny, how it works~
Thank you!!!
Carrie-Thank you! I thought of you, when I was at the Dr's office today. I collected words, while I waited! :D Hope you are having a great week~
Johanna-I know, it bothered me. It bothered me for the teenage girl and my daughter. What kind of example does this set?
This girl has been at it longer. I guess it was expected, but she lacks enthusiasm. NO, I am not friends with the Mom, no chance she is reading this ;D Thank you!
Alex-It is a marketing strategy. Contractors must have shares in wood lol My husband is going to paint steel paint over it. I'll let you know how that all works out. We tried to find different doors, the seal wasn't good. You can't win...
Yes, no problem getting our hound to clean up, ;D!
Sia-I use a timer, too! It does help. The bell rings and you are back to reality... One is going off now...time to make phone calls...augh! Good luck with your writing! :D Thanks for your tip~
Sherry-I know I told my Mom, I want a normal day! She laughs at me and says, "For you, no such thing exists!" She is right...
We are dreaming... Hope your week is better! :D
Keep playing your music and writing poetry!
After reading your blog, I am reminded of a poem I know by Maria Howe called, "What the LIving Do," http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/21378
I've often thought that if I could quit my day job, I'd had time to write. But then, what would I have to write about? My life is my content.
When to write? I get up early before the kids are up. I write in the car when I am waiting at the train. My ideas are stirred up while I shower. And, then, I get them down, and fast. Little snippets of time. Just get it down. :-)
Shari