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February 20, 2019
Day 1,940: Has To Be Quick
This one has to be quick again (?) tonight.
The Ho and I were up late working on pilot season stuff. She’s killin it right now. So proud of her.
I had a good day of “writing” – meaning reading. Almost finished with the third book in my research bonanza. Leaning SO MUCH from reading these books. It’s also making me feel like I can do this.
I can do this.
It’s not rocket science. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just good enough.
Netflix work was good, too. That’s wrapping up now. I have two days...
February 19, 2019
Day 1,939: A Mini Groove
I’m in a mini-groove. Praise be.
I’m learning *so* *much* from reading these books and then scouring through their reviews. So. Much.
Work is starting to enter the last push at the Flix. I leave next week for Nashville to learn me some Story Grid…
Life is good. Ahhhh.
Life is good.
I do have to end this swiftly here. I’m already shy of 8 hours of sleep, which I’ve been the past couple nights, so yeah. I need those 8 hours. I was tired today.
So, I wish you good night, and I’m going to try to...
February 18, 2019
Day 1,938: Flow State
Flow state is the best thing in the world. It doesn’t matter what the activity is. That feeling of just reacting, not thinking, just doing…it’s heaven. It’s like…floating…but also being a badass master. Ya know?
I’ve had that whilst writing. It was a while ago. But I’ve had it. I had it tonight playing Beat Saber, which just makes me giggle to say, but it’s true. That game is freaking flow state. That’s why I love it. Not because it’s hard (it is), or because the music is fun (it is), or even...
February 17, 2019
Day 1,937: A Quick One
A quick one.
I procrastinated on getting the podcast out for tomorrow morning and so I’m getting to bed about a half hour late. Uuuuggghhhhh.
But, I had a great weekend. All the laundry is done. The bedding included. Got a haircut. Took a shower. Podcast will be out on time and (I think) it’s a good one…
Life is good.
More tomorrow 
February 16, 2019
Day 1,936: Lazy Day
Today was about the laziest day I’ve had in a very long time.
Being sick is no fun. At. All. Both the Ho and I were sick this week, basically taking turns. I took its toll on us, for sure. And today, we kinda sat out life in general. We slept. We watched some TV. I took care of the dogs.
I’m also onto the next book in my Military SciFi research binge. I’ve just finished a book called Destroyer. Moving on now to a book called Constitution. Both of these are by fellow indie authors, both of who...
February 15, 2019
Day 1,935: Eight Hours
Eight hours, y’all. That’s how much sleep I need. Like, for real. If I get 8, I’m great.
If I get 8, I’m great 
February 14, 2019
Day 1934: Tired Valentine’s
Under the weather here at the Ho-Heinichen household on this here Valentine’s Day…but we still turned it out. We went to dinner at Here’s Looking At You in Koreatown and it was SO GOOD. Love that restaurant.
Oh! And also: my Netflix building had to be locked down today and then evacuated because a man with a “deadly weapon” was on site. Jfc. I almost missed dinner because of it, and before we get too privileged and hoity toity about that comment, let me make clear that no one at my work was i...
February 13, 2019
Day 1,933: Peaks and Valleys
Ups and downs, y’all.
Today was an up. I was exhausted. Didn’t want to put in my writing session. Wanted to come home early. I didn’t, and I ended up writing the rest of the first chapter on Old Ironsides.
I also downloaded a bunch of other Military-ish SF books for research. Gonna do this right.
I’m keeping it short tonight because I really want to get a good night’s sleep in, so…good night. It was a good day today.
February 12, 2019
Day 1,932: Ask For Help
Last night was down on the writing.
Tonight won’t be. I can’t claim to have any breakthrough in my process except for this: it’s always worth the heartache when the breakthrough finally comes, and I get the write the end.
I feel like that flies in the face a bit of my “live in the now” philosophy, and maybe it does. Maybe I am barking up the wrong tree. But, all I can say to that is that I know it’s true; every time I’ve gone through a struggle on a project, I never really remember the strugg...
February 11, 2019
Day 1,931: Better!
Feeling better!
I did indeed stay home from work today, but I’ve been fever-free for over twelve hours now. Add in a truly massive nap from around 11am to 4pm and I feel like a new man!
If only the feelings about writing were any better…
I’m having a full on crisis, my friends. I don’t know what I’m doing with my writing. I really don’t. And I don’t know what to do about it. I feel kinda broken, if I’m being honest. I broke myself. Beat myself down.
I’m worried that it’s a pattern of self-sab...
