No Time to Write
@BettyB (4117)
Summerville, South Carolina
June 21, 2016 6:55am CST
I had good intentions. I need to write every day. I have found over the years that if I don’t write every day, I get out of the habit of writing.
Why is it easier to maintain that schedule when I’m too busy to even think?
One of the things that I thought seriously about before retiring was my writing productivity. The busier I am, the more I write. Now that I’m not working, instead of writing more, I’ve been spending my time doing a hundred and one other projects instead of writing.
I’m not ready to panic. I’ve always spent my summers getting caught up on all the things that I let slide through the school year. I hope that’s all it is.
We have out of town guests now, so I guess I’ll write tomorrow or maybe next week…
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
22 Jun 16
There always seems to be something. We have company now and a couple trips planned for later this summer. I can't totally blame it on outside influences. Writing takes discipline. I have the time to sit down and write, at least some.
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
Now that you have enough time, I do hope you will be able to write as much as you can. I try to write on my journal but these days, I've been too busy I've missed a lot of pages.
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
@BettyB And I have several journals and some craft materials to decorate them with.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
25 Jun 16
@toniganzon I don't journal as much as I should. I need to get back to it.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
A journal is a good thing. I try to start the day out with that, but like you, I've missed a few days.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Jun 16
yes ma'am, one does get outta the habit 'f puttin' pen to paper. kinda a diff'cult task to get back into the swing'f thingies. no frettin' though, jest enjoy yer company'n the beauties 'f summer.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
I hope you've enterained your guest well. See you when you come back here.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
I'm leaving most of the entertaining to my husband. They talk about people I don't know. I'll go with them some but I sent the two of them off by themselves today.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
Hope you will not lose interest in writing. Like you, when I felt lazy writing, I do some offline projects like sewing, gardening, etc. that I find interest in.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
25 Jun 16
I like to think its because its summer and I've always used summer to catch up on other stuff. If I'm not writing again by September, I'll panic.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
You're right. My husband knows how important my writing is to me. He'll give me the space once the novelty of having me home all day wears off.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
Thanks. My hibiscus are doing well this year. And yes, the end of the school year was far more hectic than usual. I also have a lot of projects and trips planned every summer. This one is no different. The routine will come again.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
I'm not ready to panic. I'll get back into the routine eventually.
@Marilynda1225 (83118)
• United States
21 Jun 16
I've found that since I retired I am busier but get less done...go figure 
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
21 Jun 16
I figured that would happen, but I love to be busy. I just need to develop a little more structure to the day.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Jun 16
I unfortunately have found the same issue, I was must more productive when I was still working.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
22 Jun 16
I think it's harder to keep up writing ..especially in summer... plus all the things that keep us away from writing..give us topics to write about...lol I like your photo...
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Jun 16
Well keep trying, I'm sure you'll get back into it eventually. You did write this one at least, so you've gotten your new start already.
