Just fyi…when the Americans go on holiday…the internet dies.
I logged onto blogs and forums…and nothing. No chatter. No conversation. A lot of ‘happy thanksgiving’ posts, but not much else. What’s with that? Do y’all actually…hang out with your families? What’s up with THAT?!
So I went out today. Yes, the hermit had left the building. I went as far as the house across the road, where my boys had a playdate with the 4 year old who lives there, while I chatted with her mom. (fyi: said four year old has already got a handle on the whole manipulation thing. Just sayin’. I’m not sure if I’m thrilled (sister-woman thing) or frightened (as the mom of two boys) But I digress)
I went out for a few hours, and was just Someone’s Mom. I wasn’t really a writer, although I did mention a book I’m working on, and the possible deadlines headed my way, along with labour and delivery and breastfeeding, etc. I crocheted. I left my dog home alone, and he rewarded me by waiting to poop on the carpet until I got back.
So, while the Americans were holidaying, so was I.
And it was a little weird, not being a writer, in the company of my virtual friends. I sort of forgot what that was like. And..for those of you with writer friends in real life…what’s that like? Do you have ‘time off’ from being a writer? Do you want some?
And how stuffed are you with turkey and pie. (damn I want pie.)
November 23rd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
I’m totally stuffed. *Hands Dayna a slice of my apple pie. Yummmm*
It’s been a fun holiday. AND I’m going shopping tomorrow. It’s like the whole holiday experience which includes the after Thanksgiving shopping spree.
November 24th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I was pretty good with not being a writer for the first two days, but now I really want to finish editing this book. But I still have family in town-in my house-so unless I try and sneak some in right now, it won’t happen until Sunday afternoon.
And yes, the pie! Somehow we ended up with three for only 7 people, so lots of leftovers. Hmm…pumpkin pie for breakfast…
November 24th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
hmmmm, let’s not forget that you were awol for DAYS over Candadian Thanksgiving, lol.
I still wrote on Thanksgiving. But we were very casual and only had a guest for about two hours. And my husband uses my writing time to play guilt-free video games. That way, we don’t feel bad about neglecting each other.
November 25th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
you mean there is video games in kinds other than “guilt-free”….
say its not so, say its NOT SO!!!!!
November 26th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
It is SO so.
If I didn’t have writing time, then I would be
“halowidow”
November 26th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Yes Gwen, but your hubby would be Sims-widower…
November 26th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
I can stop playing the sims anytime I want to. Really. I’m not addicted.