I have nothing to say, which by rights would mean not putting my words out in the world. However, a few months ago I decided I would try to post something every Saturday, so here I am on Blogger. It's amazing how a schedule can motivate a person to sit down and write. The words become part of your routine, and you get antsy if you don't tap them out. It's tempting to let something (like a blog post) go undone when the week's been long but as soon as you let it slide you've opened the door to future excuses. So here is a short post to remind myself that this is Saturday, and to keep my routine intact.
How about you guys? Do you like to schedule writing, or do you just let the whim take you when it will?
If I did have a schedule, I'm sure you would have found another post from me by now. {Amused Smile}
ReplyDeleteActually, I have something in mind; the problem is just getting around to writing it up. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Sometimes an idea takes a while to gel. :) (I've had a brilliant idea for a post on one of Sir Arthur Connan Doyle's books since I first started this blog, and I still have no idea how to go about writing it.) I enjoy that you've been commenting so much here. I know that takes up time, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think so. {bite lips}
ReplyDeleteThere's also the little detail that I don't like to complain. So when I have news that feels like I'm complaining about something, I don't get around to sharing it quickly. {rueful smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
I hope that doesn't mean life's been too difficult lately.
ReplyDeleteWell, my computer went into the shop today, after giving me trouble hanging/freezing and turning itself off for a few days. I'm borrowing my Dad's computer, so I can check email and such, but I probably won't have much time for games. {Smile}
ReplyDeleteHowever, that's not what I was referring to. I'd explored the ordering policy of a new bookstore in tow. It wasn't really satisfactory. That is the kind of thing I don't like to complain about. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Good. I was afraid it was something catastrophic. When my grandmother tripped and broke her foot while my family was going wedding shopping for my aunt, Grandma decided she `didn't want to ruin the day for everyone' and would have hobbled around on a fracture if my mom hadn't strong-armed her into visiting the emergency room. I'm afraid that sort of incident has colored my perception on what not liking to complain means. :)
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ReplyDeleteI'd say your grandmother took not complaining a bit too far. I may not mention minor health problems, but that's things I expect to resolve in a few days without needing to see a doctor. If it's going to be there for a while, or if I need medical intervention, I try to warn my friends, or at least keep them updated. I'd rather tell them what to worry about than let them wonder what the problem is. {Smile}
When I fall quiet, it's more likely to be something like this. I'd mentioned wanting to try ordering at the bookstore, so I feel like I ought to give an update on what happened... but I can't figure out how to do that without sounding like I'm complaining about it. {lop-sided Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
That makes total sense. It's tough to try and keep people posted on something when nothing is happening. :)
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother grew up during the depression. She believes in being tough.
Yes, exactly. It's hard to keeping typing "nothing much has changed." {Smile}
ReplyDeleteAnne Elizabeth Baldwin
P.S. I understand being tough, but surely attending on crutches with properly set bones in a cast is tough enough. {Smile, wink}
ReplyDeleteA.E.B.
You would think.
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