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What I Do When I'm Not Writing

9/9/2014

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I got thinking today about life in general and I wondered how many other writers feel the way I do.  It seems I'm either working like crazy, on a roll and consumed with my characters and plot, or I'm frittering away the day.  This led me take stock of what I actually do when I'm not working.  Here is what I came up with.
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This is a good starting point but then,
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All...righty then, let's try something else.  I know!  How about some Cheetos?  A little boost always helps get the juices flowing, right?
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There, that should do it.  I'm ready.  Let's see...um...maybe...naw.
Okay, I have nothing to say.  I get it.  Maybe I'll do a little housework, just so my day isn't a total bomb.
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So, I take down all the drapes in the dining room and living room.  Toss them into the laundry room and wash a total of 4 windows.  Now this may not seem like much, but 1 window is huge and the other 3 all tip in so I have to clean both sides.  Inspired, I then clean the glass on on the hanging pictures.  Whew!  Now I'm here.
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But, I shall persevere!  A little liquid refreshment is now in order.
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Ah, sweet!  I throw a load in the washer and continue.
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When I come down from my sugar rush, this is where I am.
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Okay, maybe Cheetos and Pepsi weren't my best options.  I shall prepare a nutritious lunch.  Something to sustain me through the afternoon.
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I return to my laptop, give myself a stern talking to and imagine something like this, just for inspiration mind you.
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Sigh, he's right of course.  I should be writing.  In fact if he were sitting right next to me I'm sure I could be inspired to compose an incredibly sexy scene, and I'm sure the words "Don't Stop" would be in there somewhere.  But alas, nothing, zip, zilch, nada.  So... I paint my nails...
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And read a little...
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Check my email...
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Play a game...
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Read Facebook post from all my friends and...
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Ah, time for a snack.
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Oh wait, wrong snack for the kind of day I've had.
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Wait!  I know, I can look for some really cool pictures just in case I need them.  At least the day won't be a total waste.
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So there you have it.  A day in the life of a writer, at least this writer on this day.  Hey, I got a blog post out of it.  Tomorrow I shall begin again as they say,
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    This page, Stevie Spouts Off, will be reserved for my rants and raves.  See the teapot at the top of the page blowing it's lid?  Well, sometimes that's me.  I plan to use this page to vent as well as cheer, so if you like witnessing meltdowns, this might be the page for you. 

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