I’m trying to finish the first draft of my novel (Above World Book 2) by April 6th. This means that the following normal, everyday tasks are going undone:
– Maintaining email correspondence
– Washing dishes
– Returning phone calls
– Meeting friends
– Vacuuming, dusting, or cleaning of any sort
– Maintaining basic hygiene (most days)
– Paying bills
– Playing World of Warcraft
– Cleaning litter boxes
– Posting blog entries
– Remembering birthdays
– Engaging in rational thought
In addition, these side-effects are also noticeable:
– Forgetting to eat
– Eating non-stop
– Forgetting to shower before leaving the house
– Drinking excessive amounts of coffee
– Insomnia
– CHOCOLATE! FOR THE LOVE OF ALL, I NEED CHOCOLATE!
– Cats drape themselves on me as if I am furniture
– Bouts of crying
– Bouts of euphoria
– Bouts of anger
– Bouts of gratitude when boyfriend takes care of everything
– Bouts of frustration when boyfriend refuses to finish my novel for me
So that’s where I am, and that’s where I’ll be for the next week or so. Please keep your arms and legs away from the cage.
It sounds like situation normal! Good luck honey, and tell your man to give you chocolate!
Chris has kept the chocolate coming, fast and furious. This isn't his first time around the novel block. :-D
Ha! This sounds SO painfully familiar. It's good to know we all go through this! *hugs*
Thanks for the hugs and the empathy! (And for understanding when my emails are late…)
Your focus is awesome!!!!
Because you make me fierce!
You go, girl. You can do it. (And do NOT interrupt the flow by responding to this comment because, um, you're not supposed to be checking email….)
Good Job! Now, I am really curious how the deadline went. Awesome job on your previous books though.