Other Things Just Get in the Way
By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
April 22, 2017 4:24pm CST
I don't mean things just getting in the way of being on myLot, though that is often a challenge too. No, what I mean is life in general getting in the way of writing.
I have a wonderful week ahead of me, with three scheduled writing commitments. I feel as if I'm in heaven. On Wednesday I meet with my writing buddy. We do this about once once a month to share progress on our writing projects and give each other support and constructive feedback. On Thursday I meet with others in the memoir group I belong to, again another monthly meeting. And on Saturday I hope to be going to my writing marathon group, though other things are interfering with that at the moment. Then of course there's myLot and a couple of blogs I contribute to.
So how can any reasonable person expect me to do housework, weed the garden, cook meals and do all the other daily and weekly tasks we all seem to attract into our lives?
Those other things can tend to get in the way of writing at times, but fortunately I have a wonderful husband.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Apr 17
There are so many things that must be done, then so many more things we want to do and just not enough hours ever to get to all of it!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
22 Apr 17
@PatZAnthony no one else gets to see the dust bunnies anyway!
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Apr 17
@valmnz Yeah, let's leave dust bunnies behind for others to gossip about! Life is too short not to do what we want to do.
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr 17
Sounds like you need an assistant.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48886)
• United States
22 Apr 17
You are blessed to have your husband 
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Apr 17
So, does your wonderful husband help you with the tasks other than writing, or does he just not give you a hard time if you don't get them done? My husband is the latter type of wonderful husband. It would be nice if he'd help a bit more than he is at present, but...
He used to do a bit more but his leg has been bothering him with blisters and a couple of sores all in the same general area. My sisters ex on the other hand would give her grief if she left a couple of dirty dishes in the sink all day long. He was quite controlling in more ways than one.
I hope you're able to get to all your writing engagements.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Apr 17
@valmnz I'm supposed to be reading through my husband's book while I'm off, but I only have one more month of freedom before heading back to cashiering, and I've not looked at it yet. Just remembered that when you talked about him listening to what you've written.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 Apr 17
@MarshaMusselman At least I gave my husband mine in installments! I don't think he's actually read the whole thing since it was published.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Apr 17
Living real life is always more important than being online. Is that your kitty?
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)
• China
23 Apr 17
You always have a very busy schedule .It is nice of your husband to support your writing and willingly bears the burden of chores.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Apr 17
@valmnz Yes,you are lucky to have a wonderful husband.That is a good photo of Smooch enjoying himself-without a care in the world.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Apr 17
@valmnz Yes,most cats are like that.But he looks happy and satisfied,unlike some other cats.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
22 Apr 17
It is good to have someone to share the tasks with Val.
I say good for you.
Your life is vibrant and full of life.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
22 Apr 17
@valmnz You will go at the pace you are best at Val. I used to hate being told to slow down it was impossible for me, now I relish it haha
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
22 Apr 17
@TiarasOceanView yes, I find slowing down quite difficult too, but when I do nothing will move me.
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. It happens to us all I suppose
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
23 Apr 17
Good on you it is good to keep yourself busy! I bet you are busier now than you were when you were at work!
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@TheHorse (205216)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr 17
@valmnz For me, the issue is plot. I love writing, but I'm not convinced my plots are all that great. Here's a song I wrote. Vanny and DJ (from MyLot) posted it.
A song about falling friendship........ Like and subscribe for more songs and videos :)
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
23 Apr 17
If only one could survive on their passions - in your case writing and in mine photography, gardening, Preiti and reaching out
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@JudyEv (325339)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 17
Certainly it would be unreasonable to expect you to do all these other things! I'm lucky to have a live-in cook if not a live-in cleaner. 
