I made a pledge to myself to write something everyday. I figured between having a blog, emailing friends, writing reviews, writing some fiction, reading and writing about scientific articles and keeping project notes I’d manage it.
I used to have two email friends, now I’m down to one. And she owes me an email! (If you’re reading this right now, go write me a reply). Replying goes in fits and starts, since sometimes we both have stacks of work to do.
I’ve started reviewing in spurts as well. I do about 4-5 reviews at a time depending on how many I am behind. I’ll take notes at the time, but those still need writing up. It’s easy enough to do, I just need to sit down at a computer and actually do them. Since I shouldn’t be doing it during work time, I feel guilty trying it, then I hardly even get the laptop out at home.
I found a writing critique partner who writes plays. I did the first piece of fictional writing I’d done in forever in prep for a meeting a couple of weeks back. But then I started teaching again, and coffee and critiquing fell by the wayside. I have so many good ideas, I just need to get them out.
I’m also failing at reading scientific articles. My latest issue of Cosmos is still sitting in my bag, in my car! Much good it does me there. All the advice I hear is to keep reading and writing, and it seems I can’t sustain either.
Finally, keeping up to date on project notes, even though I’ve got a review coming up in less than 2 months time, is not going so well. I have to force myself to sit down.
I’m barely writing this, and it’s only because I’m waiting for an email to get back to me, and I can’t be bothered doing anything else right now. Help!
Is there a goal you’re aiming for? Do you have any hints for me?
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