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Day 2,694: One Final Note…

I had another decent day today. Got stuff done that was definitely giving me resistance. But, I did it. Didn’t finish it, but made major steps forward. Walked through my book outline from beginning to end with more clarity than I’ve ever had, to be honest. Going to send it off tomorrow to the author I want to write it with. Wish me luck!

Also, didn’t get up on time. But, that changes tomorrow. I’m determined. It’ll be painful as hell, but I can do it. In fact, I’m going to set the intention r...

Day 2,693: Decent

I had a decent work day today. Not great. But, I didn’t need it to be great. I was still rather wiped out from going at it so hard last week, I took it slow for the first bit of the day. And then I gathered up steam for the last bit and was super productive to end the day!

My shoulder hurts. I injured it. For sure. It’s that kind of pain, not just soreness. I don’t know if I’ve ever had this type of pain in my shoulder, specifically. It’s right where my collar bone meets the rest of the shoul...

Day 2,692: Busy Lazy

Today was surprisingly busy for a lazy day.

Got up to play tennis with Reed, and that felt SUPER early because of the time change. Okay, so here’s the thing with daylight savings time: I love it. Don’t get me wrong, I haaaate transitioning into it, like this morning. Holy hole is that painful. And right now, it’s bed time, I should be exhausted and ready to conk out if I want to sleep enough to get up on time, but it’s actually an hour early based on my bio clock! I’m not tired!

Yes.

Al...

Day 2,691: Sent

Finished my story grid re-certification project today. Sent it in. What a relief.

See, I originally thought I had till the end of the month to finish it. That’s where I was mentally, where I was in terms of scheduling out the rest of the work…and then a week and a half ago or two weeks ago I looked at the original email and instructions and my eyes bugged out.

March 15.

Not the end of March. Ooops.

Luuuuccckkily…I’d been working on it sporadically since it was assigned, and I was wel...

Day 2,690: An Era

Watched another film from the 70s tonight. It’s become a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, I suppose, but there are so many aspects of storytelling from that time that are difficult to watch. The sexism. The racism. The weird sex stuff…they really have a hard time with the concept of consent. It was in this film.

It was frustrating, too, because the film could have been amazing. I can see very clearly why it was so beloved at the time, and continues to be beloved by so many today. But, as wi...

Day 2,689: A Clunker

I was due for a clunker.

Didn’t really get much of anything done today. Just kind of one of those days that I blinked and it was almost over. Sigh. But, tomorrow will be a dope one. Just need to get up on time. Just need to push it for one more day this week. Finish strong.

Wish me luck, and good night.

Day 2,688: In good shape

I’m in good shape.

I got my Story Grid re-certification project exactly where I wanted it today. Right on time. Thank lord. Monday and Tuesday weren’t pleasant, such long days…but gawdammit it worked. I was able to cruise today without really breaking a sweat. It’s such a relief.

Not done with the project yet, by any means. I think I have two more solid days of work to finish filling out the rest of the macro information…but the micro scene-to-scene analysis is done. And holy crap does Neu...

Day 2,687: Another Day

Nother Day. Nother dollar.

Missed my two last hours of nighttime work just because…I didn’t push hard enough But, whatevs. I’m going to get up on time tomorrow and knock em out early, still. Should be able to take the afternoon and evening off still to do some mini recovery.

Night.

Day 2,686: I Did It

I did it.

I did the thing. Things. Many of them. Meaning: my story grid work. I set myself a schedule today, and I crushed it. Did everything. On time. Even with distractions, extracurriculars. I kept my head down and made sure I did what I was supposed to do in the time I’d allotted myself.

It’s been a long, looooonnngggg time since I feel like I’ve been able to do something like that with such efficacy. Feels good. Even got in a nice long nap, too.

What a day.

I am exhausted. Still...

Day 2,866: I Did It

I did it.

I did the thing. Things. Many of them. Meaning: my story grid work. I set myself a schedule today, and I crushed it. Did everything. On time. Even with distractions, extracurriculars. I kept my head down and made sure I did what I was supposed to do in the time I’d allotted myself.

It’s been a long, looooonnngggg time since I feel like I’ve been able to do something like that with such efficacy. Feels good. Even got in a nice long nap, too.

What a day.

I am exhausted. Still...