tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post8908424023881499382..comments2023-08-17T12:10:18.931-07:00Comments on I'm Blogging Drowning Here!: Be Happy Right NowLorel Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-44767074952411052002010-04-07T19:50:07.899-07:002010-04-07T19:50:07.899-07:00Nicole--Yes, sometimes knowing you have a big chun...Nicole--Yes, sometimes knowing you have a big chunk of time to write can be the worst thing because you procrastinate. A schedule is all important. I salute everyone who's balancing writing with young kids. I hope I'll be able to cope so well!Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-21261089361762601512010-04-07T03:03:08.162-07:002010-04-07T03:03:08.162-07:00Every day is a balancing act for me, because I nee...Every day is a balancing act for me, because I need time to write. Fortunately once the kids go to school at seven, I have until three in the afternoon to write! My problems begin when I don't use that time wisely, don't also accomplish a minimum of housework or errand running in that time, so that when hubby and the kids are home I'm distracted and stressed. My non-writing life is so very important, and when I don't keep myself to schedules and deadlines, my life with my family suffers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-41999023041376822592010-04-06T17:36:04.560-07:002010-04-06T17:36:04.560-07:00Lola--Tightrope is a very apt comparison :)
Shann...Lola--Tightrope is a very apt comparison :)<br /><br />Shannon--Thanks so much for your prayers!Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-58805450482561125462010-04-05T18:25:22.497-07:002010-04-05T18:25:22.497-07:00This is a wonderful post, Lorel, and such an impor...This is a wonderful post, Lorel, and such an important reminder. It's too easy to get caught up in the sloooowww time warp of our writing dreams, forgetting the other important and fulfilling areas of our lives - family most of all.<br /><br />Have fen with snorkeling and guitar lessons. I will pray that you have success with your IVF! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-89809093699154654772010-04-03T22:43:05.859-07:002010-04-03T22:43:05.859-07:00Congrats on the award!
I agree. Living a full, we...Congrats on the award!<br /><br />I agree. Living a full, well balanced life is they to happiness.<br /><br />Some days the balance is wobbling down a very narrow tightrope.<br /><br />Great post!Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-54887035898321141712010-04-03T19:26:34.894-07:002010-04-03T19:26:34.894-07:00oops! "Heather" I meant. My typos are ge...oops! "Heather" I meant. My typos are getting out of control lately.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-66782303035739093592010-04-03T19:25:49.413-07:002010-04-03T19:25:49.413-07:00Harther--Good luck with the editor submissions! Ga...Harther--Good luck with the editor submissions! Game night sounds like tons of fun.<br /><br />Kat--Thanks!Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-17144513226995135332010-04-02T17:29:32.786-07:002010-04-02T17:29:32.786-07:00Congrats on the award! And this is a great post. V...Congrats on the award! And this is a great post. Very important advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615258719942916382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-43468370588886693182010-04-01T08:46:37.167-07:002010-04-01T08:46:37.167-07:00Being on submission to editors has me absolutely s...Being on submission to editors has me absolutely stressed but I'm learning to cope. This is such a wise blog entry, I couldn't agree with you more. We can't sacrifice our family time, there must be a balance. Game night and computer time restrictions helps keep my balance!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-38278460183428999452010-03-31T18:57:43.048-07:002010-03-31T18:57:43.048-07:00Mason--You're welcome! I know what you mean ab...Mason--You're welcome! I know what you mean about only getting close to balance. It feels like standing on one of those playground see-saws (do they even have those anymore?) and constantly shifting back and forth to keep it level (almost level).<br /><br />Alan--Thanks for visiting! I know you've been busy with blog tours and promoting. Good luck with the new book and enjoy *that* journey.<br /><br />Dezmond--You're welcome. I don't know of a blogger more prolific than you! And I totally agree that happiness comes from creativity. I was never more miserable than when I stopped writing for a period. Having that back in my life (even on top of all the other types of work in my day) makes me want to get out of bed in the morning. <br /><br />Portia--Thanks! Anything we really want to do takes sacrifice but, as with all things, in moderation.<br /><br />DL--It's tough no matter when you start! You're suffering just as much as the rest of us I'm sure. <br />I used to think I'd begin a writing career when I retired, but I couldn't wait. And as it turns out, I have plenty to say right now.<br /><br />Jemi--Yes, writing is one of the things that makes me very happy too! I would never give it up, but sometimes I have to cut back and leave room for other aspects of life.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-45635963749497458722010-03-31T16:10:19.250-07:002010-03-31T16:10:19.250-07:00I enjoy my writing - a lot! - but my life comes fi...I enjoy my writing - a lot! - but my life comes first. Always. Always. Good advice :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-13007449472176687162010-03-31T14:57:45.253-07:002010-03-31T14:57:45.253-07:00I'm much older (age-wise, not in spirit) than ...I'm much older (age-wise, not in spirit) than most of the men & women who are setting out on the path to publication, and fortunately I reached the point in my life where I don't need to sacrifice much because I've already experienced a lot. I can defintely see where this passion could put a strain on everything. I commend all those who struggle through it all and still persevere!!DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-26355962270055541902010-03-31T10:13:53.876-07:002010-03-31T10:13:53.876-07:00Great post! Building a writing career takes so muc...Great post! Building a writing career takes so much longer than it seems like it should. And you make an excellent point. Some sacrificing is OK. In other places it might not be the right choice. While we all might feel like we need to write to live, it's important to live too!Portiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435815819572442582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-22268303544639929332010-03-31T08:07:04.859-07:002010-03-31T08:07:04.859-07:00Congrats on the award, and thanx for giving to HOL...Congrats on the award, and thanx for giving to HOLLYWOOD SPY as well :) It's a very thoughtful and inspiring award. I shall display it over in my award side bar :)<br /><br />I've discovered that happiness is when you create and make something, after it's created and made, you might enjoy the success, but you will feel a bit depressed because your work is finished and all done. That's when you have to start working and creating again in order to be happy again. I've never met anyone who doesn't do anything creative and is still happy. Happy equals creativity and working.DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-28772082841603196622010-03-31T07:41:00.471-07:002010-03-31T07:41:00.471-07:00Very nice post, Lorel. And, of course, you are so ...Very nice post, Lorel. And, of course, you are so right. Enjoy the journey, no matter where it leads.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-31333739334553629592010-03-31T05:25:48.765-07:002010-03-31T05:25:48.765-07:00Lorel, congratulations on the award and thank you ...Lorel, congratulations on the award and thank you so much for thinking of me when passing it on.<br /><br />I enjoyed your post very much. This is something we all need to do, writers and non-writers alike. If we focus on just one thing, we lose out on so much more. Balance is hard to maintain. Sometimes I think we just have to get close to it.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com