All right, remember this is all cumulative. So we've set a bedtime and we're adhering to it just like we did when we were in school and had some serious learning to do the next day. We've banned pajamas after nine a.m. And we've got signs all over our house that read "Nulla dies sine linea (damnit!)"
Now we're ready for some real work. Tonight we set our alarms early enough to create a space for writing (7a.m. for me, probably earlier for those who have to get kids to school or themselves to their "second job.") Then, in the morning, we leap out of bed as soon as the alarm jangles, roar our battle cry (you know it) and--this is the important part--be at our "desks" and writing within 30 minutes.
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Patry, this is very, very good to read! I am completely with you on the 10 pm bedtime, by the way. And so to bed.... (Oops, it's 10:53 a.m. not quite yet.)
ReplyDeleteThis is good for me. I've been doing a lot of contract work and I miss my own writing. I need to build some time back in for it.
ReplyDeleteBut why no pajamas after 9? Heresy!
Patry, you're perfect! Though I'll adjust for school taxi time I'll be in my writing spot ready to work within 30 minutes of hitting home turf. Not so sure on the pj part of the bargain, but we'll see. Nulla dies sine linea...btw, do blog posts count? I actually wrote one today! *pat pat*
ReplyDeleteso how's it going? your writing, I mean.
ReplyDeletePatry,
ReplyDeleteI just found this blog through twitter. Thank you for leaving "the door ajar" and for inviting us to join you. I gratefully accept. For the next 100 days I will post my daily word count right here. Nulla dies sine linea. I'm going to stencil it above my desk.
Damnit did i miss the sign class? only a 1/2 hr. to dress and drink coffee? what about toast? I was out the door and getting coffee at dunkies in 1/2 an hr. this AM and only 10 min late for work.
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Lily: I love going to bed early, but the day seems to pick up speed as the 10 o'clock hour approaches. Right now, it's 8:30. I still have to answer emails, clean the kitchen and blog day 5...But first I'm going to watch Colbert. Will I make it?
ReplyDeletecarleen: We'll see how far I make it with the "no PJs" rule. As I said to Karen yesterday, it just may be that flannel pants and Ts are conducive to creating a dream world. Glad to see you here!
K: Creating the structure is what really matters. I'm so glad you're blogging again! I'll be there.
Maryanne: I love my story and characters--so in that sense, it's going wonderfully. But in my illness, I've nurtured a lot of distractions and bad habits. Thus, this blog! How about you?
Mercedes: I'm so happy you found me here. I'll look forward to seeing your word count! I'd post mine, too, but right now I'm revising so maybe I'll just post my time.
r: If your 3 cylinder sister can do it, you can, too. Work days might be hard though...
ReplyDeletePatry, what a fabulous new blog! I'm inspired already. And determined to get up and write first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJennifer! Thrilled to see you here. I'm sure you have lots of ideas that will inspire ME.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea of roaring out of bed. I creep slowly out around five and then dive into my prayer shawl.
ReplyDeleteBeryl: If you're out of bed at five, it doesn't matter if you're creeping or roaring! You've mastered mornings.
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