“A Writer’s Day”
What is your idea of a perfect day? Is it sitting on the beach sipping a margarita? Is it going out for wine, dinner and a movie? Is it getting your house cleaned?
I had a perfect day recently and it included nothing on the above list. (But if hubby is reading this the last one is greatly needed and would be much appreciated.)
The morning started out fabulous. I woke up on time, worked out, had my hubby take the kids to school , and I enjoyed a peaceful breakfast while I planned out my day. By nine that morning I had the kitchen cleaned and was armed with a cup of green tea and a protein snack ready for my commute. A few steps and one flight of stairs later I was in my writing office complete with a door that shuts and ear buds for my Pandora. A productive morning ensued, a break for a good lunch and then a few more hours of writing until the kiddos came home from school.
It wasn’t until my daughter asked me how my day was that I stopped and thought about what I had accomplished. I realized how much I appreciated working as a “writer” even if it was for just one day. I had no overwhelming “to do” list or any great adventure, but all in all I couldn’t remember a time where I felt more at peace.
Only a writer or some other artist would be completely content to do nothing except work their craft all day. Not many people could understand that. Realizing this, I answered my daughter truthfully. It was perfect.
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Ah… Sounds about perfect to me
My best days are those rainy ones where I have nothing more pressing to do than a load of dishes, some laundry, and hours and hours of writing! Rock on girl!
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By Tes Hilaire on 06.09.10 8:16 pm | Permalink
Now, see a PERFECT day is no dishes or laundry.
KC, you hit the nail on the head. A day devoted to writing is food for the soul. The hours fly and when the day is up, I feel fantastic. I hope you have many more like it!
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By Erin Kellison on 06.14.10 7:49 pm | Permalink
Sounds like the best day. I try to get my days to be exactly like this, but no such luck yet. hahahaha! yeah, perfect day.
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By Brenna on 06.16.10 1:54 pm | Permalink
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