Here I am, at work, staring at my screen. My body is here, but my brain? I think it went on vacation. Actually, I’m pretty sure it’s shoe shopping on Rodeo Drive. But my brain didn’t consult with me before leaving. It did not ask me if it could go, did not get approved vacation time. My brain? I might have to fire her.
Actually, I might get fired if I don’t buckle down and write the magazine piece that was due (cough) last week. Luckily, my editor is really awesome and pretty and super skinny and has great hair. So she won’t kill me.
I’m just having major writer’s block. Actually, the only thing I can seem to write is a blog post about having writer’s block.
My checked-out brain has caused other problems as well. Knowing I had to be on public access again this afternoon, I took my time choosing my outfit and doing my hair. Then I met up with my coworker and carpooled to work. It wasn’t until 20 minutes into the ride that I realized that my car? The one that’s supposed to drive me to the TV studio? Is waiting patiently for my return this evening. Yeah. I didn’t drive today. Luckily, my coworker is able to drive me to the taping. Jeesh.
It’s not that I didn’t sleep well. Surprisingly, I actually slept great. I miss Michael a ton, but I didn’t feel scared home alone last night. Not even when it started to thunder. Maybe it was because I kept the Maglite close by.
But brain or no brain, I have to write this story. Now. As in right now.
It’s going to be a long day…
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August 21, 2007 at 10:37 am
onebigholiday
oh no….that seriously sucks but thank god your coworker can drive you….i wish i has a remedy for writing block…but sadly i dont…good luck!!
August 21, 2007 at 10:43 am
clinkny
My brain is also ON NOTICE. I can’t focus.
Good luck with the piece and good luck on TV! Oh how I wish I got the public access channels from your area…
August 21, 2007 at 11:54 am
bloggingbarbie
i feel like the past couple days i have been ADD-ing out too. majorly.
good luck with the writing- to quote the cinematic masterpiece, waterboy, YOU CAN DOOOOO ITTTTTTTTT.
August 21, 2007 at 11:56 am
kwarterlifecrisis
I second Clink’s not being able to focus. I’m all ‘I’m gonna work on this project and get it done… whoa lookie here! Molly just wrote on my facebook wall! And I have a new email from TB! And I wonder if anybody posted any new blogs! And oh, I should look online at sale shoes!’ and then all the sudden, it’s like 45 minutes later and that project is still sitting there. Whoops a daisy. I’m like a damn bird with a reflecting ball! OOH SHINY!
Anyway, I hope your day gets better! Whenever you feel stressed/overwhelemed/generally crappy, just remember that I gave you a shoe on facebook.
And really? You kept a Maglite close by? LOVE it.
August 21, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Michelle
Don’t feel bad Molly. There are days when your brain just checks out. Everyone and everything needs a vacation day. Just next time make sure it gets your written approval
KLC - hilarious! I feel like that is exactly the train of thought my brain goes thru on a daily basis. Cycling every 45 minutes or so. myspace/email/blogs/facebook/maybe a little work/lunch/chatting with coworkers and then back around again.
August 21, 2007 at 12:58 pm
DG
I’m like that too - all over the place, no focusing. Why? Is it cause our brain’s need a summer break?
August 21, 2007 at 1:09 pm
libby
writers block blows. i can totally relate…see if you can’t write a couple of paragraphs, then take a break…don’t want to overexert toooo much!! but good luck with the story!!
August 21, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Your editor
Okay, I just laughed so hard that my skinny, beautiful awesome self almost fell off the chair, with my amazing hair flapping in the breeze.
I’ve been there with the block—and you have a free pass for the rest of the day because I’m going home to change because I am soaking wet and freezing from this outdoor photo shoot. In AUGUST.
August 21, 2007 at 6:44 pm
aernyc
My brain is always on vacation, i should be used to it never being here but it would be nice every once in a while to have it show its face. Like right now, I should be working on my thesis project even though school doesn’t start up for another week, but here i am. Doing everything else but.
Great blog as well, thanks for writing! PS If those are all your shoes, or even half of them, I’m totally drooling over them right now.
August 22, 2007 at 1:32 am
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