The Friday Five
Five things I've been contemplating this week are...
1. How when I let my writing sit for a minute, and do something mundane - like take a shower - suddenly I get the epiphany whammy - and realize the story is going to take a whole new direction.
2. That in life, like in writing - sometimes I think something is a certain way, when Bam! - it isn't. (I'm not sure I always like this... especially when it makes me question my feelings/intuition.)
3. I am a terrible packer for trips! I totally over-think what to bring. That does not mean I over-pack, far from it... I am a one carry-on & a (large) purse kind of gal. Maybe that's what makes it so difficult! O.O
4. I love, love, LOVE talking with teens about books, writing, and ideas. Man! They are The. Best.
5. How important quiet, introspective time is to me. If I let my mind go spinning around about something & get all OCD about things - I can't accomplish anything. But, sitting quietly and contemplating metaphysical ideas - that soothes, inspires, and refreshes me - and also gets me out of the hamster cage!
What's up with you this Friday? I'd love to know!
1. How when I let my writing sit for a minute, and do something mundane - like take a shower - suddenly I get the epiphany whammy - and realize the story is going to take a whole new direction.
2. That in life, like in writing - sometimes I think something is a certain way, when Bam! - it isn't. (I'm not sure I always like this... especially when it makes me question my feelings/intuition.)
3. I am a terrible packer for trips! I totally over-think what to bring. That does not mean I over-pack, far from it... I am a one carry-on & a (large) purse kind of gal. Maybe that's what makes it so difficult! O.O
4. I love, love, LOVE talking with teens about books, writing, and ideas. Man! They are The. Best.
5. How important quiet, introspective time is to me. If I let my mind go spinning around about something & get all OCD about things - I can't accomplish anything. But, sitting quietly and contemplating metaphysical ideas - that soothes, inspires, and refreshes me - and also gets me out of the hamster cage!
What's up with you this Friday? I'd love to know!
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Rachel wrote: "I have long believed the shower was the font of all ideas, because that's where I have my best ones. I am a very clean person as a result. What I really need is some kind of waterproof laptop, or..."
I was thinking a waterproof notepad or voice recorder - something! :D
What I really need is some kind of waterproof laptop, or someone with a hose who will spray me in the face when I get stuck.