Step-Dad got through his cancer operation okay. My mother
has found it hard, especially as she likes her space and my step-brother and
step-sister have been staying with her. Why are the hospitals always so far
away? No joke to be driving so far at nearly 80. Cue another guilt attack.
Hubbie is only having one evening meal a week at home at the
moment with his punishing work schedule – which I suppose increases my work
schedule too. Add in a few other family issues and my blog has not got written.
On the positive side, in a bid to avoid a couple of return
journeys from school, last week I tried driving to the Park and Ride close to
school and spent the day in The Hive at Worcester. This is the new library,
archives and hub building in Worcester which has a strange gold roof. The Park
and Ride was fantastic – I’d already written three character studies by the
time they dropped me off. I found a table in The Hive with a view of the moon
and the Malverns and edited non-stop for two hours. Lunch in one of my
favourite cafés The Ginger Pig and then back for another two hours solid
editing. A thoroughly successful day and one I hope to repeat often.
I have come to the conclusion that I will edit more
successfully away from home as there are less distractions. Does this work for
you too?
Sorry to hear you've been having a hard time. Life does have a habit of dumping things on you, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteBut what a great day you had at The Hive - I'm jealous!
Hi Sally,
ReplyDeleteThings not so bad, could be a lot worse! I've repeated the Hive experience once more and after half term I am hoping to spend two days a week writing and editing there. Only complaint is that with the big central staircase noise travels from the floors below, so it is hardly peaceful at times! Mx
Don't worry about being gone a bit, I've been absent far longer XD And while you've been busy, I'm glad you're finding time for yourself.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, I always do better working away from home. It's a nice mental and physical break. And as I'm usually at a coffee shop, the caffeine is a nice boost.
Hi Gwen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting! So what variety of coffee do you drink when writing? For me it's skinny latte. Just got back from my regular Tuesday morning write in Sainsbury's cafe. At least it stops me doing the housework instead. I've been planning my NaNoWriMo - working title "Written in the Coffee". Lol Mx
Good to hear from yhou again Morton! And that sounds a good place to work - good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back again Morton and hope life calms down a bit for you soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Flowerpot - hope you have recovered from your fall. Things getting better by the day and we have half term to look forward to next week. Phew a rest from the school run. Mx
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