For the past couple months, my laptop was on the coffee table. I sat on the edge of the couch, hunched my body, and did whatever I wanted on the computer: Check Reds scores or watch Hulu or Netflix; read blogs and "like" things on Facebook; yell at politicians. I had the world at my fingertips. Click, click, click.
But you know what's hard to do, hunched over on a couch? Write. It's awkward and uncomfortable. Even leaning back on the couch, my laptop on my lap, I found myself avoiding Blogger. I focused for a few minutes before switching to a tab that gave me more instant gratification.
I've been beating myself up for not writing and for not wanting to write. I've been angry that I haven't found any inspiration for writing. But I have to give myself a chance, right? Today I moved my laptop back to my awesome desk, in the room with my giant penguin and comfortable office chair.
We'll see what happens.
3 comments:
We should get together to write next week. :)
Lately, it seems a lot of fellow bloggers are posting less frequently. The reasons why are all over the map. In my case, it feels like I'm running out of things to say -- why post if I can only offer uninspired writing or unoriginal thoughts?
In your case, I hope the return of the laptop to your awesome desk gets you going again. You're too good a writer to not share more often.
(That's a compliment, btw. Not a guilt trip.)
@Tonja - definitely
@George - thanks for the encouragement! I hope to find my way back into a routine. As my mom said when I was little (and out of earshot), I need a long runway before I can take flight.
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