BLAH!!! I really don't like this prompt! Probably because right now I am feeling exhausted just thinking about it. So, I think we will skip the prompt today. Sorry NaBloPoMo, I'm just not feeling it!
So, now what? hmm........
I got nothing. Well, that's not completely true. I have the fact that I need to be working on my fanbolt.com post. I write the weekly review/recap for the show "Castle", and I am supposed to have it done already. I haven't started. And I feel a little overwhelmed by that.
I started writing the reviews on a whim (as I do most writing projects). I saw a Twitter post looking for people to write reviews for their favorite shows and I jumped at it as a way to stretch my writing skills and talk about a show I enjoy. And I do enjoy writing the reviews. But the deadline (which is supposed to be 24 hours after the episode airs) makes things very stressful. "Castle" comes on at 9pm on Monday night, right when I should be headed for bed. So, if I watch it, I am up late. If I wait until the next morning then I am sacrificing writing time. Tuesday evening the TV is on and I can't focus. And through it all I am stressing over the deadline.
Well, not this week. This week I am going to take my time. And not stress about the deadline. The one that is imposed by a website I volunteer for. What's the worst that can happen? I suppose they could kick me out...I think I'm okay with that at this point. Because I need to stop stressing about this, it needs to be fun.
I need to faithful to myself in this area. Faithful to the enjoyment of writing. Faithful to the need to stretch my writing skills. And faithful to the need not to stress. Funny, when I picked my word I never envisioned applying it in quite this way! Sometimes I wonder at the thoughts God puts in my head! It's amazing to me how He can shift my focus without my even realizing where He is leading me.
And now I better go, so I can work on that post a little before work. I'll let you know how it goes! :)
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When writing becomes stressful I generally take a break. Writing reviews about your favorite television show sounds like a blast but I can see where the deadline thing would get a bit stressful. Enjoyed reading your ramblings and look forward to more!
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Thanks Kathy! I always enjoy my little peeks into the life of a truckers wife! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting! :)
DeleteI took a couple of days off from blogging because it had gotten stressful. I think you did the right this.
ReplyDeleteI love the cat image. I needed a smile today and this helped.
Hi Rennata! I'm glad you got a smile from that picture. That one never fails me! & thank you for the encouragement,I really needed that!
DeleteI am smiling after seeing that picture! You are right about stress, we have enough of it without inflicting more on ourself. I must watch Castle. I know the guy used to be on my Soap (OLTL) when he was younger. Time for me to take a cup of tea and pick up my Kindle and relax. i am rereading Pride & Prejudice. Retreating to Mr. Darcy world is always agreeable to me.
ReplyDeleteWinnie, I am actually on my kindle now. I love this thing! :)
DeleteLet me know if you do watch Castle, I would love to know what you think!
LOVE the picture! So stinking cute!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he!?! :)
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