tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post2685838746939510894..comments2023-10-17T08:16:35.305-04:00Comments on That's Why: Get a taste in my mouth as desperation takes holdlisahgoldenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-54591210296195566842011-01-07T02:04:23.528-05:002011-01-07T02:04:23.528-05:00Stress is horrible. It totally changes who I am.
...Stress is horrible. It totally changes who I am.<br /><br />Do you write best when you feel happy? Or just secure?Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-32450296382445588522011-01-06T09:13:47.975-05:002011-01-06T09:13:47.975-05:00Okay, first: Calculus deals with CHANGE (stuff is...Okay, first: Calculus deals with CHANGE (stuff is moving or changing). Trig stays still (mostly).<br /><br />I love you wishing the MathMan would kick your butt, but if he won't I will. Two words my friend: ROO TEEN. If you sit, same time, every single day, and don't let yourself move until time is up, the words will come. They may not come on day one--the muse doesn't know you're serious yet, but HE WILL SHOW, and believe me, he will dance like you like.<br /><br />I hear you on the stress--I actually do a SUDOKU before I write each night to turn off real life. (maybe for you it is a crossword)--just brain stuff that is disconnected from reality. My only 'can't write' days are when hubby is being really obnoxious and when a NEW money issue arises. Every other day this tactic works.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-91070996606634467642011-01-06T03:31:32.827-05:002011-01-06T03:31:32.827-05:00I'll do anything to avoid starting on work (as...I'll do anything to avoid starting on work (as I believe it's called). I arrived at the office over 30 minutes ago and... I'm reading your blog - much more interesting!Phil Rusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040474351783645703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-85708007675088646452011-01-05T23:26:09.562-05:002011-01-05T23:26:09.562-05:00When I was studying for the bar, the bathrooms in ...When I was studying for the bar, the bathrooms in my mother's place were sparkling. Yeah, I would clean to avoid studying. Just saying. At least you were cleaning instead of going out to cop some crack, there's that, no? <br /><br />In all honesty, sometimes you need to go through these periods to build up the proper amount of desparation that somehow taps into creativity.gmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838413091600247047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-8435340710526206842011-01-05T20:20:48.653-05:002011-01-05T20:20:48.653-05:00Absolutely there are times when it's easier to...Absolutely there are times when it's easier to do anything other than what we know we should be doing. I've been having a hard time getting really involved in my own work since leaving the job. Where once I felt those 40 hours were hampering my creative spirit, now I've discovered it was all connected and the one thing had been feeding the other for years. The only thing that's beginning to work for me is to schedule at least four hours a day of sitting at my drawing table. Even if there's nothing I'd want so show anyone at the end of the day or even the end of the week at least I know progress is being made and eventually something worthwhile will appear.<br /><br />I know you don't need spellcheck :-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-75436859938614437902011-01-05T20:07:35.703-05:002011-01-05T20:07:35.703-05:00I love to clean too.
Good luck with staying on t...I love to clean too. <br /><br />Good luck with staying on track with your writing projects.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-42193927272098480252011-01-05T19:46:23.229-05:002011-01-05T19:46:23.229-05:00I seriously wish I were like you and procrastinate...I seriously wish I were like you and procrastinated and took out stress by cleaning.<br /><br />Stuff is clean enough already, though, and you know it.<br /><br />(This from possibly the biggest procrastinator on the planet.)Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-19746353775969212602011-01-05T19:03:55.330-05:002011-01-05T19:03:55.330-05:00Put down the magic eraser and walk away from the k...Put down the magic eraser and walk away from the kitchen...adam.purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715310339491141836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-85367135615520803172011-01-05T18:57:33.057-05:002011-01-05T18:57:33.057-05:00First, I'm not sure I entirely knew what a Mag...First, I'm not sure I entirely knew what a Magic Eraser was before this post. (I was thinking Magic Marker at first.) Second, don't confuse your writing with "antics." :) Anyway, you can do it!Laura Maylenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058744860709615256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-21916224860116259482011-01-05T18:41:44.171-05:002011-01-05T18:41:44.171-05:00My Writer's Group lead (Andy) sends me random ...My Writer's Group lead (Andy) sends me random texts that simply say "B + C = W!" That's no math problem, it's shorthand for "Butt + Chair = Writing!" That said, sometimes stress, anxiety, rage and frustration take the front seat to creativity.<br /><br />Sometimes they spur it on, too. You can do this. Leave the dishes in the sink tomorrow morning, grab a large mug of coffee, and task yourself with "x" pages of editing before you can do the dishes/do laundry/sweep/mop/whatever. It may make you crazy for a minute, but YOU. CAN. DO. THIS!rennratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258514296905380163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-55297801116991230402011-01-05T18:09:08.355-05:002011-01-05T18:09:08.355-05:00So sorry to hear you have financial pressures and ...So sorry to hear you have financial pressures and writers block. Now go write something.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-10122825187134867542011-01-05T17:23:19.073-05:002011-01-05T17:23:19.073-05:00Count me in for an accountability group. I've ...Count me in for an accountability group. I've acquired a neurosis that almost makes it impossible to create in a messy environment. I never had a problem with it before. Another unconscious act to set myself up for failure.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900421223812125267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-17155426573818075542011-01-05T16:47:39.205-05:002011-01-05T16:47:39.205-05:00Writing is not my aspiration, but I do understand ...Writing is not my aspiration, but I do understand that feeling of doing anything to avoid facing what I should be doing. You are lucky for MM. But that music? Sorry - that would inspire me only to leave the room in which it is playing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768569658001165651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-46841713921794363152011-01-05T16:26:30.311-05:002011-01-05T16:26:30.311-05:00It's easier to be creative if you are little b...It's easier to be creative if you are little bit of a slob. The only reason I organize is so I can find my craft supplies again later.<br /><br />But I get the drift. If I am faced with a looming need to finish a writing project, look! Suddenly I urgently need to put in a few hours of volunteer work, web admin-ing and outlining lessons. My house cleaning is mental, as in, in my mind, not crazy go nuts cleaning.Summer Kinardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071928555304030141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-28553001122444169542011-01-05T16:19:04.871-05:002011-01-05T16:19:04.871-05:00The problem is that, what with all this cleaning, ...The problem is that, what with all this cleaning, you've surrounded yourself with bright and shiny objects. No wonder you're distracted!Averil Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581842611503530296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-15764875455869507022011-01-05T16:18:54.540-05:002011-01-05T16:18:54.540-05:00CR - I'm glad I'm not alone. And get back ...CR - I'm glad I'm not alone. And get back to work isn't quite right. I still must GET to work.<br /><br />BSR - Thank you. That love goes both ways, you know. <br /><br />Kulkuri - If I can figure out how, I'll be rich, don't you think?<br /><br />amyg - We are going to have to push each other perhaps. Today has been a zero writing day so far, but there's still time. But dinner is almost ready and Sophie had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies when she came home from school.<br /><br />Will - Well said. In the end, it's just the doing of what we can control. I'm not expecting miracles.<br /><br />Fragrant Liar - Thank you. You are good. And thanks for the other.<br /><br />Jennyablue - You are always so supportive. I really appreciate that.<br /><br />Downwith - We can do this. Is it time for an accountability group?<br /><br />MommyLisa - I do, too. And it often gets worse while I procrastinate. I don't change though.<br /><br />Randal - Where?!?<br /><br />Geoffrey - You are very kind. Snap! Oh that? It's just me testing out Old Skinny, my favorite riding crop.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-26967324142432799632011-01-05T15:45:47.202-05:002011-01-05T15:45:47.202-05:00Do not, I repeat, DO NOT beat yourself up. Seriou...Do not, I repeat, DO NOT beat yourself up. Seriously, woman. Discipline is for little kids and Type A personality men in their off hours (usually at the hands of some statuesque brunette in thing-high boots who gets well-paid for the task). For married women stressed out over everything from a frustrating job search to how often those cats make their litter box unusable - it is quite expected.Geoffrey Kruse-Saffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11242660591954094499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-77575081230677429422011-01-05T14:47:12.404-05:002011-01-05T14:47:12.404-05:00You really do need to stop procrastinating and con...You really do need to stop procrastinating and concentr -- ooh, look, a squirrel.Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-13148552425470417812011-01-05T13:49:28.034-05:002011-01-05T13:49:28.034-05:00I procrastinate at talking about stuff that is bug...I procrastinate at talking about stuff that is bugging me.MommyLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288191448338432734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-71778760632593884092011-01-05T13:21:24.911-05:002011-01-05T13:21:24.911-05:00Oh Lisa, you are so right when you say:
A clean ...Oh Lisa, you are so right when you say: <br /><br />A clean house is not the legacy I want to leave behind.<br /><br />Bum in chair girlfriend. And I need to follow that advice,too.Downithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352629323550956955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-60819981339030491812011-01-05T11:24:38.287-05:002011-01-05T11:24:38.287-05:00I know you'll write as the words come to you. ...I know you'll write as the words come to you. You're prolific and wonderful. Thank you for this post and for sharing your journey. xoJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614067992683578380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-64049922059400731152011-01-05T11:19:46.833-05:002011-01-05T11:19:46.833-05:00I could have written this. I probably HAVE written...I could have written this. I probably HAVE written this at various times in my life. The fact is, writing is not easy. Here's my take:<br /><br />It takes far more than discipline to be a published writer. It takes a combination of time and opportunity, unbridled creativity, a good-night's sleep, optimism, clarity, dogged determination, dedication, do-or-die-deadlines, self-confidence, belief in your story, momentum, a reputation to live up to, a support team, writing prowess, and some prior successes. Plus a few other things too, I'm sure. That's the <i>perfect</i> writing world.<br /><br />Not to say you must have all those things to succeed at writing; just that when you're down and evading your keyboard, it's the discipline for putting your butt in chair that looks you in the eye and complains shrilly. Discipline is the squeaky wheel. Discipline benefits from your muse being in optimum shape, and vice versa. Maybe it's the positive energy you need to focus on, and the act of writing will follow?Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-9202773570390679012011-01-05T11:13:31.005-05:002011-01-05T11:13:31.005-05:00I too was partly driven by the legacy thing ... th...I too was partly driven by the legacy thing ... then I realized "legacy" doesn't really care that much what I'm doing so I shifted to a more selfish POV. Now I do things because I simply want to do them.<br /><br />Added to that, there seems to be a loose carpet, an overly full closet or a leaning tree about to fall in everyone's life. Some will step over the carpet and not trip, some will not open the full closet door and the tree will fall on the neighbor's house instead of their own ... <br /><br />At a basic level, you answer to yourself, make use of your time, ignore the small stuff and aggressively set-up your wares along side the highway ... after that, fate is in control.willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590217997145761582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-51460462745565405532011-01-05T11:03:02.181-05:002011-01-05T11:03:02.181-05:00last night, after wading through a bookstore with ...last night, after wading through a bookstore with my dirty chai in hand i sat at at table in my favorite coffee shop and wrote, "either i get this project out to agents by the 15th or i sell my laptop, all my books, my desk and every other goddamn writing tool i have and never look back. no more coming up with errands or wasting time looking at books instead of writing them." <br /><br />i feel your pain, missy. like a mullet in my chest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-54187097908228951562011-01-05T10:59:19.210-05:002011-01-05T10:59:19.210-05:00A laminated cat will saunter by and toss a doleful...<i> A laminated cat will saunter by and toss a doleful look his way.</i><br />How do you laminate a cat and what with??? Enquiring minds want to know.Kulkurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198195648066700925noreply@blogger.com