Busy Days and Kidney Stones

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Hey Kids,

I got some good editing done this morning during my lunch break. I’m afraid, however, that I will not make it tonight. I’m entering my 23rd hour awake since my 3 hour nap yesterday. The writing will have to wait to tomorrow. There are some days busier than others.

Normally, I would be worried that on the second day of the goal reset, I falter. But like I said, not all days are double shifts.

I failed to mention it earlier, but I had my first kidney stone last week. I don’t recommend it. And if you do try it, I then recommend morphine.

On the afternoon that I rushed to the ER, I still didn’t qualify for Top Medical Emergency for the day in the family. My mother was at the same time life-flighted due to heart complications.

What a week last week turned out to be!

My eyes are fighting to stay open. The blog is written and I’ll report more on the writing front tomorrow.

 

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Goal and the Problem

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Hey Kids,

What is the goal? Finish the latest book.

Is this the only goal? No, I wish to also replace the income of this overnight job.

What is the problem? Time.time

As it is right now, I’m working 72 hours/week at the jobs. With travel and required lunches, that totals about 85 hours a week. That leaves me 83 left. If I sleep 4 hours each day, that would take off another 28 hours, leaving me 55. Within those 55, I need to make sure the sweetie feels loved, get some chores done, and pretend I’m part of the human race. I do think, however, that at least one hour can be devoted to writing activity and at least 30 minutes to the maintenance of this blog.

Why am I writing this down, I’m basically writing out loud. I’d love to have some outside pressure to keep me on track. Feel free to call me to task in the comments.

So this morning (2:45AM), this blog is written. One task for day #1 done. Later, I’ll find my hour and get some work done towards the finishing of Book 2.

 

Post #355

Inspired

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Hey kids,

Today I attended a presentation sponsored by a local writing group. The presenter is one whom I have followed and have heeded her advice and direction in the past; this would be the first time I would meet her in person.

The advice and learning were as valuable as ever but the biggest take away I left with this afternoon was this: others are doing it- do it too. Let’s go. iStock_000009156726XSmall

My last blog was about breaking away. This is where it happens.

Let’s ride!

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My source of inspiration comes from Kristen Lamb. Her blog post is here: https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/

Breaking Away

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Hey Kids,

How long does a temporary need postpone a permanent want?

Until the need is gone? Even if the need might be long term and directly interferes with the pursuit of the want?

Is responsibility more important than dreams?break away

Is dreaming irresponsible? Or is it the realization of the dreams the problem?

I find myself estranged from my goals and sinking into the dependence of the extra job I have accepted.

My responsibilities are great. At what point will I find that break away point?

 

 

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Long Days, Short Night

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Hey kids,

It has been 26 hours since I woke from my 3 hour nap yesterday. It has been a long day.

I have a few of these days each week. Working two jobs has its price.

The days go by slowly and a week seems like two. But for an odd reason, the evenings at home pass like they move at 2x speed.

I wonder if it has to do with  things I want to do vs. things I do not.

Or is it just being up in 20 hour increments.

 

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