Welcome to this month’s IWSG blog. Wishing all of you the happiest of holidays. So, far, this year appears to be almost back to normal, and let’s hope it stays that way. While I still wear my mask in certain places and crowded stores, make sure my shots are up to date, and try to keep my distance from others even outdoors, this holiday I will get to spend time with loved ones and friends. I hope you all will, too.
This month’s question is a surprisingly complicated one. December 7 question – It’s holiday time! Are the holidays a time to catch up or fall behind on writer goals?
For me, the holidays are both. Decorating and shopping for gifts takes time–although I still do a surprising amount of that online. My elderly mother’s health has deteriorated, so I’m spending more time with her. Since I will be doing the meal this year, and our eldest son will be home for the holidays, that will add to my day-to-day responsibilities, but after COVID, whatever family time we can get is a bonus. My middle son lives in Norway, so our Christmas visit will be limited to Facetime Christmas Day, but our daughter and grandchildren will be here and that will make the holiday bright.
I’m grateful my husband has recovered from his surgery and although he still tires easily, we will go away for a few days between Christmas and New Year’s.
So where does my writing come into all this? I’ll have stolen moments to work. Honestly, since the surgery, my writing time has been erratic. It’s as if my muse is overwhelmed and needs a break, so I plan to give her one and start fresh in January.
So, wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. I’ll see you in 2023. Check out other posts here.https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html
Living the Dream 
Exactly! No bounds, no limits and hopefully, no interruptions.
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When you’re super busy, grabbing those moments when you have time to write is important. I’m surprised at how much I can accomplish.
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During the holidays, I take time away from pounding the keys to doing all those holiday fun things: buying presents, baking, and decorating. I think it’s healthy to step away. And yes, even erratic writing works at times. Happy Holidays!
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Holiday for a muse ? Why not ? Maybe mine’s in shock – though a scary ££ incident has turned out to be an IT problem -the bank’s, not mine…
And for now, my favourite weather – white frost bright sun, , all day, every day.,
I can walk again – warned, in Feb, that 30% with the injury I had
don’t recover.
Best of all – two special people came though repeat surgery, and this time, all was well.
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Hugs. Hope you recover from your injury too, and glad the problem at the bank was IT although that’s just as scary.
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