Yeah, the title says it all. Taking. Some. Time. For. Myself.
Lately I’ve been run ragged with a whole host of things. Nothing related to writing, but that only added to the amount of stuff that I needed to deal with. Weddings, stag and does, parties, weddings, girlfriends, showers, dog, kids, husband, hockey, Thanksgiving, office work, housework, laundry, dog, weddings, um, I think you get my drift.
I really felt like I was all over the place and as I look at what I just typed, I guess I freaking was! Now, a lot of it is my fault,that I can freely admit to. I spent a lot of time writing and let some things slide. Was it worth it? Totally! I can now say I’ve sold and in a year and a half strangers will (hopefully) be buying my book. So worth it! But I’m thankful that I did sell…nothing felt worse than thinking I was wasting my time on a dream that was not going to become a reality!
So, I’m at a new phase in this journey. It’s called the catch up so my house doesn’t fall apart phase! And it’s been time consuming….but I’ve managed to check off a lot of things on my to do list, and while there is still a ton of stuff that needs my attention, today I realized I needed attention.
So even though I was gonna be writing, doing some laudry and maybe getting into the office, I took the time to lounge in the jet tub, do my hair, put on some makeup and get dressed in some funky clothes. It felt good. I was getting way to used to hanging home in my jammies! I even got a few compliments when I ran a couple errands around town.
So, the soup in on the stove I feel good about myself and I’m going to get my 3k done!!!!
Take time for recharging the batteries people! Get a massage, read a book….or just do your hair! Whatever it takes to make you feel like you want to take on the world!
I’m curious…what do you do when you’re feeling a little overwhelmed???
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Just found your website…the pic of the guy is TOTALLY HOT, thank you for that yummy image!
And I must say, especially if your books are similar to Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series (which I love, love, love), I will be very eagerly awaiting your Avon releases. Always on the lookout for a good new author, so put me on your mailing list if you have one!
Anyway. Unwinding: I must say tonight I am doing just that, with a glass of mulled red wine and my first fire of the season merrily crackling away in the hearth (it’s about 35 degrees F out right now where I live), and Billie Holiday on the stereo. (Nope, no ipod yet, I’m very behind.) I didn’t feel particularly overwhelmed today, but these things would definitely relax me if I did.
And, needless to say, dark chocolate *always* helps when I do feel overwhelmed.
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Hey Julie, thanks for stopping by! And yeah, I was pretty humbled to be compared to ANY pubbed author! haha…I just finished One foot in the grave last night and loved it….Bones, is just delicious! And I love chicklets that kick ass!!!!!!!!!!
Was cold here too…I haven’t had the fire place on though I’ve thought about it! Yes, fire place and red wine (my fave btw..I enjoy a nice Italian Masi!)
As for a mailing list that is something I am going to look into! So many things to think about!
thank you for your kind words!
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I’ll be checking back here for sure. As for my own writing, my first love is fiction, and I’m working on my first contemporary romance. I have ideas for about 10 others (paranormal too), so I’ve plenty of writing to occupy my time…when I have the time!
Love Bones too…I’ve never really been into vampires, though I did read Anne Rice back in the day. But a vamp likes Bones could change my perspective…
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I became addicted to paranormal when I read Dark Prince by Christine Feehan….totally hooked me and I’ve read all of her books…Sherrilyn Kenyon is another fave…cherry adair…the darker the better I say! good luck with your contemporary!
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Good for you taking time for yourself. You need that!
The things I do when I’m a little overwhelmed, well, in lieu of stressing out and screaming that is…
I used to run 3 or 4 miles but I’m too out of shape for that now, so take a walk/hike. :-p
If no one is home…I sit down at the piano, play and sing, sometimes something original and full of angst! LOL.
Oh yeah even more dorky -put on some tunes and just dance around -also without witnesses. :-p
Read. Take a warm bath. Maybe watch a favorite dvd.
Laugh and play with my kids.
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Hey Linda…sounds like you have the whole relaxtion thing down pat! Usually when no one is home and I’m cleaning, I’ll crank the tunes and sing at the top of my lunch!!!!!