... outta sync ...
March 16, 1999
6:19 a.m.
We were up late discussing the general status of things last night, and as a result, I'm really dragging this morning. Didn't get up until well after 5:00, and have had major motivational problems getting going. Even coffee isn't helping--yes, folks, I'm back to caffeine . . . but only in limited doses right now. It was worth it, though. Regular readers will know that Lisa and I have a daily cycle, and a major part of that cycle is the last part of the night where we spend time together, talking about stuff. We've found it's, perhaps, the most important time of the day. For various reasons, however (mostly Lisa's American Girl commitments) we've missed doing that for almost two weeks. We talked about my work. And about short term plans. And about a bunch of stuff, really. We didn't notice what time it was, and really didn't care, either. It was a good talk, and it felt right somehow. Tonight, I'm sure we'll do it again. And again tomorrow, and then we'll be back into the general flow of our life. If that "costs" me a morning's writing, so be it. But I think a writer needs to take a larger perspective. I can write because of the environment I live in. Perhaps it could be better said that I want to write because of the environment I live in. Spending this time grounds me, and gives my entire life its focus. Besides, let's be truthful about this, our late night has only "cost" me a morning's writing because of my own temporary weakness, my inability to focus on the task at hand and get moving. But I'm an easy taskmaster today. I've been doing well. I spent my time wisely last night. I trust myself these days--I'll be back tomorrow. I deserve a little leeway.   Have a great day.  Daily Persistence is © Ron Collins |
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