My goal is to average 500 words per day. When I checked my spreadsheet (yes, I’m on of those spreadsheet people), I realized I hadn’t written in six days during the death of my best friend and all the other events surrounding that. I ended up over 2800 words behind in my cumulative goal. I started writing again Monday, and in the past two days, I’ve changed that deficit to about 1900 words. So I’ve made up about 900 words so far. I really think I’m doing pretty good considering what I’ve been going through. So yay!
So how is everyone else doing?
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Hi Lauralynn! Thanks for stopping by with some words of encouragement. It sounds like you’re doing incredibly well considering what you’ve been dealing with.
Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Thanks, Gabrille! I feel like I’m back on track.
Great job! You’re gonna knock that deficit out in no time!
Thanks, Kait! That’s my plan.
I have nothing like your setbacks for the week. Last week wasn’t so pleasant, but thus far, my only impediment for writing has been a son that wants to wake up at 6 instead of 7. That gives me about 15 mins. worth of writing. 😦
But I’ve been making it up later in the day, so hopefully I’ll keep on track.
Good luck with your goals!
Kate, I just can’t write in the mornings. I would constantly be checking the clock so I wasn’t late for work. So right after dinner is best for me. You know, before I get too sleepy. LOL
When my daughter’s former high school boyfriend died unexpectedly (he fell from the understructure of a bridge a few years ago) , I didn’t write for months. I just had no words to compete with my grief for this kid I’d known since he was a gawky little five-year-old in kindergarten.
I’m glad to see your words came back sooner than mine did; writing is an inexpressible comfort, isn’t it? You’re doing great on your goals. I think I should have made one of my goals posting an update at least once a week–I’ve barely made it at all this round! lol
Death seems so much more horrible when it’s totally unexpected. I have some days that are still pretty bad, but I just keep thinking about how she would kick my butt if I let my writing go because of her.
I think it’s a good idea to check in even if you didn’t do anything. I missed at least one check in while all this was going on (maybe two), but I was glad to get back to my writer friends.
Just the fact that you’re experiencing such a huge loss and yet still managing to write at all, staggers me. You’re doing an absolutely fantastic job, and I’m pretty darn sure I can speak for everyone here and in the ROW80 community that we’re all super proud of you. 🙂
Thank you so much, Claire. That means a lot to mean. You guys are so supportive!
Good for you. Keep it going!
Thanks, Cathryn. To keep going is definitely my intention!
You’re being way too hard on yourself. I had to take a few days off earlier this year when my grandmother was sick and went into a nursing home. At the time, I felt bad about getting so behind in my writing, but in hindsight my self-flogging was needless, because life always has curveballs to throw us. You’re back in the saddle…and moving forward with every word. You’re friend is probably cheering you on from up above 🙂
Thanks, Michelle. I hate getting behind, but I’m not beating myself up over it. Some things in life have to come first. But I was ready to start writing again Monday. And my friend’s husband, Jon, is ready to get back on it, too.
Yes, I can just imagine her cheering me on. She’s always been a huge supporter of anything I’ve ever done. I still talk to her. That helps. I just try not to do it in public… LOL
Death can hit hard. I didn’t work on my novel for months following a death in the family, and am just getting back to it. You’re doing well to get back to writing so soon, and it’s possibly a wise move, too. Being creative can provide solace.
Hi, Kathy. Death really can hit hard. I’ve handled this one much better than I expected. But it somehow doesn’t really feel real to me yet, so I’m afraid it will hit harder later. You’re right about writing providing solace. You can escape just a little while from the real world.
The death of your best friend? Oh I am so sorry. I’m amazed you are still checking again… but then again sometimes a regular schedule helps, and writing, too.
Hi, Margo. I’m trying hard to keep a normal routine going. If I start sitting around moping, I’ll fall apart. She wouldn’t have wanted that.