Saturday, December 03, 2005
VACATIONS
Okay, I've finally come to the conclusion I'm weird. Here we are on a fabulous trip to Hawai'i. It's to research a new book of course, but there are no rules that say I can't enjoy the week, are there? Of course not. And I have done just that. But now I'm heading home in the morning and you know what? I CAN'T WAIT! I'm eager to get back to my edits, my email, my own bed, my writing recliner, and my own coffee, in that order. Yes, you heard me right. The EDITS are at the top of my list, even ahead of my own bed.
After talking to the fabulous Ami McConnell yesterday and getting her ideas for the manuscript, I cannot WAIT to get back to it! Even the palm trees, the lure of the blue Pacific and the sound of Hawaiian music fail to hold my attention after her call. I found my attention wandering back to the story at every turn, and now I'm about to pick up life again.
What is there about routine that's so compelling? I love change. I really do. I like to see things shaken up, which is another reason I love edits, but I crave routine. My morning espresso by nine, my computer fired up and on my lap by the same time. Listening for the mailman, eyeing the pile of research books heaped beside my chair, the friendly chime of Outlook announcing a new email from one of the girls, the soft embrace of my waterbed (yes, that's right, we have slept in a waterbed for nearly 30 years now). Much as I'd love to stay under a palm tree forever, the lure of routine keeps calling me back. Maybe I'm just getting old. LOL
8 Comments:
Oh, I so get this! LOL, I love change and am nomadic in nature. Living in one place for more than four years is a real challenge. I've changed houses, states and even countries, but I LOVE my daily routine and cringe at interference. Let me do what I want and don't let the door wack ya in the butt on the way out!
Great post, Colleen! :-)
Palm trees...vacation...beach...
Are you trying to unleash the horrid green monster???
Actually, while you're there, my parents are here in California! Go figure.
I can relateto the whole change thing. I take my laptop on vacation with me, so I don't really VACATION, I just go somewhere else to write. Am I stupid or just weird? No, don't answer that.
Camy
I'm a big fan of routine too, C, but I don't think I'd mind Hawaii pulling me away from it for a while!
I love routine...schedules...etc. But I love vacations, too! LOL And Hawaii sounds heavenly! Glad you're coming back, though....I missed ya!
Laughing, I hate change! I love routine and I enjoy going on vacations. It will be good to have you home! I've missed you.
I like vacations, but love routine, just like you, Colleen. Speaking of routine, I'm so glad you'll soon be home--it messed up my routine to have you on a different time zone. ;-)
Welcome back, girlfriend!!!
I think it's more like we need to be accomplishing something. I'm the same way, especially if it involves writing!
I love to get away, but love getting back home even more! I love my routine, too.
You know, edits are awesome, but until they are done, it's like a lose tent flap cracking in the breeze. Gotta get it tied down and secure.
And your recliner is the best writing recliner ever. Gotta get me one of those. :)
Welcome home.
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