tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post4505404002640703352..comments2023-12-12T07:58:28.811-05:00Comments on <center>Lexa Cain</center>: IWSG: Get a Life!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-24980409988261032742015-03-10T20:39:07.352-04:002015-03-10T20:39:07.352-04:00Yep, I was nodding along to your post (well, excep...Yep, I was nodding along to your post (well, except for the agent and published part - sigh), so I definitely know what you mean. For now, I'm going to check the 'Remind me next year' box - at least one more time. :-)Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-57577317493652102632015-03-09T16:27:16.042-04:002015-03-09T16:27:16.042-04:00As my character Michael likes to say, "normal...As my character Michael likes to say, "normalcy is relative." <br /><br />If you enjoy what you do, then I say call that life your normal life. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-2464009144697062412015-03-07T08:45:03.736-05:002015-03-07T08:45:03.736-05:00I definitely know I don't get out of the house...I definitely know I don't get out of the house enough since I retired from teaching to write full time. I had a number of book events in the fall -- which was fun -- but that came to a screeching halt over the winter. I am already booking events for summer and fall, but in the meantime, it feels like I spend way too much time in my sweats, in front of my laptop. Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-78501605071807350092015-03-06T16:03:14.451-05:002015-03-06T16:03:14.451-05:00Definitely yes . . . I missed some awesome sunshin...Definitely yes . . . I missed some awesome sunshine the other day because I was writing, revising, and frantically trying to market. Agh. <br />But today, I'm not going to miss it.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-36583946771587253092015-03-06T10:33:58.714-05:002015-03-06T10:33:58.714-05:00Um, yes. Haha. That's it. Just yes!Um, yes. Haha. That's it. Just yes!Annie Neugebauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846895882106851854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-20659600885131275252015-03-06T09:22:10.704-05:002015-03-06T09:22:10.704-05:00Writing, to me, is a normal part of my life. My li...Writing, to me, is a normal part of my life. My life would be out of balance without it. Having goals is great, but not if you beat yourself up over not accomplishing them. They are things to strive for, not things set in stone. Life happens. You've published a book. That's a HUGE accomplishment. I hope you can enjoy your successes and not let the "I'm not there yets" get you down. Never give up on what you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-24128389925999370472015-03-05T20:38:41.836-05:002015-03-05T20:38:41.836-05:00Strange, but I feel like my online life is part of...Strange, but I feel like my online life is part of my normal life now... they've kind of merged in a strange way...hehe I can't do one without the other these days. I sure hope you don't go anywhere... or I might have to come over to Egypt and track you down:) hehe.T.F. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607519348281253754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-80282988050229122022015-03-05T14:32:52.073-05:002015-03-05T14:32:52.073-05:00Yes, it seems I'm also doing that. I wish ther...Yes, it seems I'm also doing that. I wish there is another way. Great post, Lexa. Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-79068471085572402392015-03-05T12:04:11.999-05:002015-03-05T12:04:11.999-05:00It seems like everything I do is tied to the compu...It seems like everything I do is tied to the computer lately. I'm considering a desk that requires me to stand (no joke). I don't think they make a chair that I can tolerate for 8 hours - but that doesn't mean I don't work that long.<br /><br />I'm reading all the comments for inspiration. :-)Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-32856422798235926392015-03-05T09:27:47.254-05:002015-03-05T09:27:47.254-05:00I can't see a way around the computer. I can&#...I can't see a way around the computer. I can't see myself not writing. This is my life. I do sacrifice time but this keeps me sane. I'm sure my family appreciates it. lol E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-72958266604782044112015-03-05T03:55:45.788-05:002015-03-05T03:55:45.788-05:00I spend quite a bit of time at the day job in fron...I spend quite a bit of time at the day job in front of a computer, and then at home it's like most of my time is spent typing, either a WIP or for social media. <br /><br />I sometimes wonder if I'm spending too much time for x amount of dollars and x amount of reviews, but I can't imagine not writing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-32416251192802524582015-03-05T02:37:23.382-05:002015-03-05T02:37:23.382-05:00That an awesome comment box. Yes, please remind me...That an awesome comment box. Yes, please remind me next year :)<br /><br />I'm not where I want to be writing wise either, but I haven't put in nearly as much effort as most do.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-24497803317214761382015-03-05T01:16:51.046-05:002015-03-05T01:16:51.046-05:00I was saying (whining) about that today. If I spen...I was saying (whining) about that today. If I spent half the time working toward the career I abandoned as I do in the writing world, I'd be making a whole lot more money. But then I think like you, I will do one more year and then re-evaluate.Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-18109007236430271462015-03-04T22:18:47.948-05:002015-03-04T22:18:47.948-05:00I don't feel like I'm sacrificing my life,...I don't feel like I'm sacrificing my life, but then I'm retired after 22 years of teaching. So, I'm in my second life, of sorts. Kids grown, just the cats and me. My time is pretty much my own. Yeah, the biggest part of my day is with my computer. I love it.<br />Congrats on your book. It's a good one. There will be more. :)Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-59179387806392985922015-03-04T22:13:11.486-05:002015-03-04T22:13:11.486-05:00I've come to believe my writing life is the no...I've come to believe my writing life is the norm, and whatever I was doing before was a farce. Does that make sense? I was chasing a career, buying crap I didn't need, only to keep chasing and buying more crap. Then, I discovered writing, I mean REALLY writing, and it made all the difference in the world. I don't make as much, no where near, but I am a tons happier than before. I like my new normal. <br /><br />Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-67316082434856289892015-03-04T22:02:38.189-05:002015-03-04T22:02:38.189-05:00I don't really want a normal life, so I'm ...I don't really want a normal life, so I'm okay with living in my head. I do want to be able to make a living with my writing, too, though. Hopefully, it will work out with some perseverance and elbow grease!Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-10090858982501798832015-03-04T21:05:10.423-05:002015-03-04T21:05:10.423-05:00I feel that way sometimes, especially this time of...I feel that way sometimes, especially this time of year. But then I have a good writing day, and the creative side of me glows. I suppose there are other things I could be doing, but are they really any better? <br /><br />I really enjoy the people I've met doing this as well. ;)kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-39021896165175699992015-03-04T20:39:39.037-05:002015-03-04T20:39:39.037-05:00Finding that balance is hard, but it's hard to...Finding that balance is hard, but it's hard to beat hours at the computer. Yum. Great life, especially with a cuppa for company and all those lovely online friends. You've done very well to get a novel out there more than most of us who spend too much time blogging and not enough writing! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-36359101346475106182015-03-04T19:34:21.686-05:002015-03-04T19:34:21.686-05:00I am trying to get more balance in my life. It'...I am trying to get more balance in my life. It's not the writing time I regret, but the endless accumulation of information about publishing that I sometimes feel like is too much. <br />I'm still plugged in, but I'm setting more limits for myself.<br />Because what can I write about if I spend all my time on the computer?<br />You have to have something to write about.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-1764833312916037032015-03-04T18:59:41.193-05:002015-03-04T18:59:41.193-05:00Writers can't live a normal life. It's jus...Writers can't live a normal life. It's just not possible ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-73466764250235170302015-03-04T18:25:21.073-05:002015-03-04T18:25:21.073-05:00I'k taking time off work and love the time to ...I'k taking time off work and love the time to write and do some blogging. Its a great place to be in. Have to get in exercise too. Can't neglect that. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-69250377480688828772015-03-04T16:17:42.879-05:002015-03-04T16:17:42.879-05:00Um, does this morning count? I was looking at a ha...Um, does this morning count? I was looking at a half-stripped rocking chair I've been trying to re-finish for ages and thought, if it wasn't for the writing nonsense, I could do things like that. <br /><br />And then I went back to my computer.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-605341757621161412015-03-04T15:29:06.196-05:002015-03-04T15:29:06.196-05:00We did not throw away our "normal" Life ...We did not throw away our "normal" Life to become a Writer... but have Thrown away the chances at a "Normal" Life to learn All that we could on topics that interested me....<br />... and all this accumulated knowledge dies with me.... <br /> So, have I "wasted" my Life...???Dr. Thedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16437013120611829846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-2953164364250109032015-03-04T14:40:21.905-05:002015-03-04T14:40:21.905-05:00I definitely feel this way when I'm trying to ...I definitely feel this way when I'm trying to spend a lot of time writing. And I'll try to get out and have a little fun sometimes but then I feel like I should be writing. I guess we just have to do whatever makes us happy. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262336202740698523.post-20976979032871957972015-03-04T14:22:22.208-05:002015-03-04T14:22:22.208-05:00What's a "normal" life?
As far as I ...What's a "normal" life?<br />As far as I can tell, it's spending 40+ hours a week grinding through drudgery so that you can go out and "party it up" on the weekends before you go back to the drudgery.<br />That doesn't sound appealing to me at all.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.com