What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
When deciding to continue with Against Time (aka Just Another 48 Hours and Wake Me Up When September Ends), I had to decide if I wanted to edit the story from 3 planned installments (the third was supposed to be If We Make It Through December) or to just close off the story with Wake. At first I was leaning towards eliminating December, but I got
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I totally understand what you mean. It's like the big, ugly head of Life rears and overshadows the things that we need to help us unwind and just enjoy ourselves. I used to love using my hobbies as an escape from the everyday drudgery. I miss having that time to just let go into my fantasy worlds.
I actually have a friend who managed to take a year away and has moved to Spain to just... be. To experience people and another way of life different from what she's always done. Lucky girl! Her plan is to come back strong afterwards - or perhaps not come back :D one neverk knows how things might go.
Anyway, sending hugs and mental support. I'm still hoping I'll get back to writing - of any kind, really! - but the closest I think I'll get is a creative writing group starting in October that holds meetings once a month and is open to all levels and to everyone in the community. Sounds like it could be just the right mini-escape from being mum, wife, and homemaker :)
[ETA: That's not to say that I don't absolutely love being mum, wife and homemaker. It's just a very tiring, full-time job. Even when I was working and left home at 7:15 and got home 12 hours later, it was never this draining, physically and mentally. So I especially relish the moments I get to sink into someone else's words or be sucked into a film or show, you know?]
Hang in there, lovey!
Shay x
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Honestly, I've bounced back and forth with writing a lot, and it's a big commitment. I am surprised by how little time I feel like I have for everything these days - writing, organizing my closet, everything. My latest job has no breathing room and I've unfortunately let that mentality seep into the rest of my life. I'm trying to get some balance back these days (and maybe find another job).
I can only imagine how challenging and rewarding being a parent must be. My hat's off to you and what you're doing. I'm sure I'll be around for a while to keep in touch with your writing past!
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