Day the first, a realization
So, I went to write my words today and realized something very important. Since my laptop is dead, and I will therefore be writing all of these words by hand (for the most part), it would be a right bugger to try to count 500 words each day. Yeah, so not worth it. Instead, I've decided to glump it all together and work on writing 3 pages each day. I could be more specific and say 3 pages of fiction, but I think the act of writing, of getting words out of your head and onto some sort of medium (paper, journal, livejournal) is pretty good and working on it every day will help create the habit. Which, hopefully, will help when you're specifically working on writing fiction... well, or any writing task, probably. (I guess that means I'm counting these words, and what I wrote in my paper journal earlier.) I'm still going to try to write a few pages of fiction, but it's late and my son gets up early. (And I still have diapers to finish washing, sigh.)
So, yesterday, after I finished posting that marathon of words, I worked out on the Wii for 30 minutes. I pretty much kept to the step workouts on the WiiFit Plus, with a little yoga and meditation to round things out. Then showered, read, and fell asleep. Today, I worked out on the Wii for another 30 minutes after we put T to bed and Kilted retired to the office to work. I've noticed that I tend to have all sorts of ideas when I shower, so I'm going to focus on doing my writing right after, even though my brain may not feel like it's in the best place at 9 P.M. From what I understand, getting creative ideas when driving or showering (not at the same time, please) is pretty normal. It's when you're doing something routine, that still needs some attention, that the creative bits of your brain feel like they can come out and play. I guess that's why I've always loved driving places with the radio off.
Anyway, digression. It looks like I'm off to a good start with my resolutions/goals. I just need to make sure I keep at it. Even if I just do the minimum each day, it's something, and can build to greater things later on.
As for now, I'm tired, but need to make sure I can get those darn diapers in the dryer before I go to sleep. Otherwise there will be a very wet and cranky toddler wandering around my house tomorrow.
So, yesterday, after I finished posting that marathon of words, I worked out on the Wii for 30 minutes. I pretty much kept to the step workouts on the WiiFit Plus, with a little yoga and meditation to round things out. Then showered, read, and fell asleep. Today, I worked out on the Wii for another 30 minutes after we put T to bed and Kilted retired to the office to work. I've noticed that I tend to have all sorts of ideas when I shower, so I'm going to focus on doing my writing right after, even though my brain may not feel like it's in the best place at 9 P.M. From what I understand, getting creative ideas when driving or showering (not at the same time, please) is pretty normal. It's when you're doing something routine, that still needs some attention, that the creative bits of your brain feel like they can come out and play. I guess that's why I've always loved driving places with the radio off.
Anyway, digression. It looks like I'm off to a good start with my resolutions/goals. I just need to make sure I keep at it. Even if I just do the minimum each day, it's something, and can build to greater things later on.
As for now, I'm tired, but need to make sure I can get those darn diapers in the dryer before I go to sleep. Otherwise there will be a very wet and cranky toddler wandering around my house tomorrow.