Kind of a Wasted Day

[mmerriam]

I couldn't seem to get any traction as a writer today. I've been a bit moody, or maybe broody, I'm not sure. The Reverend is sick, which makes her moody and cranky as well, and I have the scars to prove it. I opened up the house to let in some fresh air, but now it seems like we have rain moving in. Maybe I just didn't sleep well last night.

I did manage to go into downtown Hopkins today and run some errands, including stopping at the library. I mailed off some manuscripts. I got in a good walk, despite stupid drivers trying to run me down in the crosswalk (X3 no less). I spent a good part of the day working on job applications and lining up which agents to query on Last Car. I should feel accomplished, but all I feel is...blah.

I'm going to try and get a few words in before careswen gets home.

ETA: Nope, didn't get to write, had other things that needed my attention. I guess today is just a wash as far as writing goes. Tomorrow with be better, I'm sure.

Comments

[xray-spex.livejournal.com]

Today was a wash for writing for me as well. Though I've had some good IDEAS churning. That counts for something, right? ;-)

[mmerriam.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!

One of the nice things about careswen is that, if she sees me staring off into space and asks me what I'm doing, and I say, "Thinking about stories," she just nods and smiles.

It's good to have a spouse that gets it!

[one-undone.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear things didn't go as planned. Sometimes the energy just isn't flowing right for accomplishing the tasks you want, and you can't force it to work. When you're worried about someone you care about, be they feline or human, it can definitely throw things off. I think it's important to give yourself permission to have a day that's just a wash from time to time. Whether it feels like it or not, it does sound like you got some things accomplished, so the day wasn't a total loss. I hope tomorrow works out better for you, and that your sweet kitty is soon on the mend.

[mmerriam.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the well wishes. I'll pass them along to the Reverend, as well.

I just had to shrug and go on. The writing wasn't going to happen today, and sometimes that's just the way it is. I did manage to get other writing related stuff done, so that's a positive.