— Since last weekend’s writing retreat, which took place in an out-of-town colleague’s apartment, I’ve been able to fall into a much more productive writing schedule.
\n— My dissertation is fleshed out into 10 Chapters. All currently have written sections… none of which are finished. I’m guessing 1\/3-1\/2 of it is written… and of that, the majority ranges from “okay” to “crap.” Somehow it all makes sense in my head but makes no sense on paper. Hmmmmm.
\n— I know what each needs to say and getting them to that point really scares me.
\n— How come I’m freaked out by my own visions for The Thing? I thought I’d feel better at this point in the game.<\/p>\n
— We’re spending the first week of August in Scotland. One my best friends from college is getting married in Ayr… in a castle… on a cliff… by the sea. We’re going in a few days early to check out the Western Island(s) and Highland area before the wedding.
\n— When we get back from Scotland, we’re going to the beach with the kids. Paul will be working then, but we’re hoping to manage it all to get in some quality family time before the school year starts.<\/p>\n
— My committee chair is back in town in a little over a week. We’re meeting on the 30th. YIKES.<\/p>\n
— Work is still overwhelming, but I had a few learning moments and realized that I needed to let go a bit until the dissertation draft was done. <\/p>\n
Seeking….? Advice on Scotland. And the post-Scotland beach. (Did I mention we’re flying direct in and out of ORLANDO?) Ideas on balancing. And strategies for sustained writing inspiration. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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