Let me tell you, Internets

[cupcake_goth]

I am having one of those days. Fuzzy-brained, kind of achy, and wow, did I not want to wake up this morning. Combine that with a sense of ennui and lack of motivation, and you have my current state. Bleah.

However, yesterday ended up being good. I went to therapy (yes, I am seeing a therapist now, and she has been amazing in helping me learn ways to cope with stress and crazy), then had chocolate martinis with the usual suspects. Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate martinis and delightful company is ALWAYS good.

Now I just need to find my motivation to write. I am very late in writing anything for GCS, I have 5K of a story I need to create as soon as I possibly can, and I need to write a proposal about Something so I can send it to my agent. But any time I open a text document to work on something, my mind just ... drifts away. Yeah, I know, stress can do that to a person, but it's still frustrating.

This weekend: hanging out with Dad and sorting through stuff. And maybe writing. I hope writing. The words are there, it just feels like they're out of reach on a really tall shelf or something.

Comments

[tiatsuchi.livejournal.com]

I've had the same problem the last 4 days (well I dunno if I'd count today since I've only been up two hours). Talking on the phone with a dear friend until 7am did allay some of the general blahs I've been feeling. But I'm still not productive.

I hope the weekend is productive for both of us, writing-wise. Sounds like you have a ton of work to do, and I've had this script glaring at me from the tv, needing to be finished. Why is it when the most work is needed to be done there is the least inspiration? =/

Dear Clovis, would you consider development on a time-extending device for a grateful, cookie-bearing minion?

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

If Clovis manages to create a time-extending device, the Stroppy One and I have first dibs on it!

(Clovis says "franchise opportunities! Ooooh!")

Good luck with your writing!

[tiatsuchi.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course, ones benefactors must always be thought of first. However, if there is a mass-production option I'd like to pre-order. XD

Thanks! Hopefully it will be a productive weekend. :)

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

We all know you work best on a deadline, oddly enough. I have every faith that you will get the writing done this weekend. I have no plans this weekend so I can do any proofing that needs done right away.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Well, the daytime of the weekend are going to be spent moving and clearing things. But I AM going to try and write during the evenings, so you may see something pop up in email.

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

I will keep an eye out. :)

[leenerella]

Luke had that martini last night, too, and raved about it. :)

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

It's SO GOOD.

[ms-kilian.livejournal.com]

"The words are there, it just feels like they're out of reach on a really tall shelf or something."

This is a beautiful turn of phrase Jill. I hope that you find a step ladder this weekend to help you reach them.

Does changing your writing implement help? e.g. using pen and paper to get started? Just a thought.

You and yours are in my thoughts.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I should pull out one of my fountain pens and a notebook this weekend. Because changing the routine might indeed be the stepladder I need right now. Thank you for the suggestion!

[prettyshrub.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

*Step Ladder*

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

::nods::

Yes, stepladder.

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}}

[fiorituranotte.livejournal.com]

Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate martinis

I'm pretty sure I need one of these. Do you make them yourself or are they from a bar you go to?

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

They are from local chocolate cafe The Dilettante. Oh, they are AMAZING.

[fiorituranotte.livejournal.com]

One more thing on the list of reasons I need to get back to Seattle. It is a long list.