We’ve all been there. You realize what you’re doing isn’t working, but you have no idea how to fix it. My summer was like that. Writing seemed impossible. Stuff kept happening. Health problems, Mama problems, hubs, family emergencies yadda yadda yadda. And it’s a whirlwind of stuff. You find yourself standing in the eye of the storm and wondering is it me or is my life spinning out of control. Maybe it’s both. Possibly some restructuring is in order. Instead of juggling a gazillion things at once I am trying to slip things into slots and organize my time. Laid down my writing hours. Told the family this is when I’m writing. I’ll be checking messages here. I’ll be returning calls here. I’ll be available after this time here. This was the first week this new plan was put into action. So far so good. we’ll see how next week goes. Fingers crossed, you’ll be seeing more regular updates.
I am so sorry to here you have had a rough time, i understand fully how hard things can get…but i for one have really missed you, and im sure all your other readers have missed you too, i have been re reading your storys while i’ve been waiting for you to return, they bring me joy and make me laugh, when i feel down, im so happy you are back, so take care sweetheart, cant wait to here more from you…love ann xxxxx
I know how you feel, because the past 3 years have been like that for me; something shitty happened, and when that wasn’t even over with, something else shittier would come along. I relocated from Surrey to Edinburgh, literally over the weekend! And I’m beyond exhausted, and scared, but also exited for this new beginning…at the young age of 41. I now have a job, and I have plans…plans are good 😉
You, imho, are already a wonder woman for the wonderful fiction that you gift us with; but it’s more than that, you are a mum, and a wife and a daughter. So, whenever you are ready, your faithful readers will be here for you. Rock on, Evyn!
Thank you Mary. Wishing you peace and happiness in your new place.
Oh I do hope that you find the time to write! Not just for my own selfish reason – I loove your stories – but writing can take you away from whatever crazy is going on in RL. Much luck!
Glad to here from you and yep….couldn’t agree more R/L can be a complete pain in the proverbial, and yep plans are good, can give you some control back, but taking a ” fuck it all…this is a me day today”, as difficult as that may seem to do can help too. Me days allows you to just be… To just let your inner crazy take over. As long as you and yours are safe, and you remain somewhat calm. It will all work out in the end. ” This too shall pass” as they say. Take Care, you know we love you lots!
Hi Evyn, I’m sorry you’ve had a rough time. I hope things settle down for you soon. I’m sure we’re all happy to wait for your wonderful stories. Take care, best wishes from Gail T
Can totally relate with someone who said above that the last three years have been a cluster f*ck. House destroyed by tornado. Hubby dies unexpectedly. Mother dies 6 months later. Family fight over nonsense. Insurance problems. The list in endless. I think my life is finally getting back to normal as I hope yours is too Evyn! Thru it all, I always take time for my reading. It keeps me grounded. You should do the same. It’s not too much to ask of life or your family for a couple of hours of “me” time to keep your sanity and not to go all Freddy Kruger on them. Afterall, if hit wasn’t for you, they wouldn’t be able to find their socks. Take care EvynRae and keep doing what you do best!;)