I’m writing this at 7 in the morning. I’ve been up for well over an hour (close to two) and in that time I’ve gained full consciousness, played several video games, and drank coffee. The order of those things is totally reversed, which is part of what I want to say today. What I was trying to say last night about the writer’s life is more about the importance of making time in your life for the words and not just fitting it in anywhere you can. I have been the key culprit when it comes to ‘fitting it into my life’. This is true for more than just the words (ask my partner). However, it all stems from the concept of the words. See, the way I’ve approached the words and the world is like this: Those things that are fundamental and comprise the bulk of your life will get handled, so screw around until you are left with no choice but to handle those things.
This is why I found myself writing 1k and blogging past 11pm last night. I tend to start with the least important of the tasks and work my way towards what matters. I don’t know why I do it, but there is no question that I do. I’m going to call it Writer’s RNA, as the message of lazy first seems to be communicated to my soul and spirit on a daily basis. No, this is not excuse making. I am merely keeping it real.
So, now what? Well, accepting that this is part of one’s nature leads to one of two conclusive directions. 1 or A) I stay aware of this fact and consider it in my planning of all aspects of my life, careful to combat these so-called ‘natural’ tendencies. 2 or B) I keep keeping on and remain exactly as effective in all things as I have been thus far.
B does not sound awful, because I have in fact done okay. Of course, if recent commercials are any indication, okay is not good enough. So, I gotta get with A. okay?
Some Thoughts:
- The words went pretty darn well last night.