As a writer, I have to set priorities. For example, my NaNoWriMo project has sat, gathering dust, for more than a week. I've got to let it sit in its juices for a while.
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However, I've got a few days free between Christmas and the beginning of the new year... and I hope to get some writing done. Perhaps even finish the first draft. Right now I'm working on other writing projects along with my day job (teaching), and those are my priorities...
Now our 78-pound baby boy, Radar, has his priorities straight. While we're gone during the day, working our fingers to the nubbin earning money to spend on his premium dog food and costlier-than-caviar dog treats, he meanders back and forth... between his crate and our bed.
Naps. Drinks of water. Occasional barking at the squirrels outside. Those are his priorities.
And in case you missed my post on Sunday's The Muffin, where I explain why you should make lemonade (something positive) out of lemons (sad experiences), you can check it out here.
Now that we're knee-deep into a crazy season, what are your priorities? In the next few minutes? Today? This week? Already-frazzled minds want to know...
Enjoyed your Muffin post and absolutely agree. Fictionalizing a true story allows us to decide details. As you wish, not as it was.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost completely ready for Christmas, so my priority now is to relax and enjoy the season. Maybe I'll get back to putting a few words on paper, too!
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In the next few minutes I need to come up with another blog post. Today I took the insurance check for The Pony's wrecked car and deposited it. This week I'm going to rake in my internet purchases and wrap them, and make my 3rd and 4th batches of Chex Mix. Saturday I'm riding halfway to Norman, Oklahoma with Hick so I can ride halfway back with The Pony.
ReplyDeleteIt's more work than I've done in months.
Linda--I love the idea of "as you wish, not as it was."
ReplyDeletePat--I'm sure you'll manage to put down "a few" words...
Val--I hear people are busier once they retire. Is that true?
Loved your Muffin post, Sioux, thanks for the nudge over there! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have work--a Korean book that's taking me forever, SCBWI stuff on my plate. But I manage to get a little shopping in, too. (Okay, I manage a lot of shopping. So sue me. :-) )
Cathy--Thanks. You nudge me a lot, so I figured I'd better return the favor. :)
DeleteMy priorities are to watch movies, eat cookies and relax, although I'm not quite ready but will rush around next week to finish! I still have five papers to grade and hope to finish those tonight!
ReplyDeleteMary--Movies and cookies. A wonderful combination. Enjoy the holiday.
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