tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post8435605283592133160..comments2024-03-27T02:56:19.634-06:00Comments on Melissa Amateis: It's 12:11 A.M.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-33795858931014206172012-04-11T12:07:49.982-06:002012-04-11T12:07:49.982-06:00Very wise words, Heidi. While I feel physically pr...Very wise words, Heidi. While I feel physically pretty good, I know that my body has been through a great deal and it needs to rest for my emotional AND physical health. :-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-69754818242409831982012-04-11T12:06:48.838-06:002012-04-11T12:06:48.838-06:00That internal editor can be such a bear! I hope I ...That internal editor can be such a bear! I hope I can kick it to the curb today.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-1057319425724608072012-04-11T12:06:19.047-06:002012-04-11T12:06:19.047-06:00What's really got me excited to write now is t...What's really got me excited to write now is the awesome advice in Monica Woods' book, DESCRIPTION. Such good, down-to-earn solutions that I can't wait to try out!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-4795535446552968112012-04-11T08:54:33.145-06:002012-04-11T08:54:33.145-06:00I'm so glad the surgery went well and you are ...I'm so glad the surgery went well and you are feeling relatively good!! <br /><br />It's great to use this time to write if you can, but part of resting is also resting from stress. If you need to just do nothing - make sure you get some of that in as well! :)Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-49857579252117308342012-04-10T21:56:14.235-06:002012-04-10T21:56:14.235-06:00Oh boy, I sure know how time slips away from us. I...Oh boy, I sure know how time slips away from us. I hope you get reacquainted with your characters and the plot and kick that editor out of the way for now and have a great time with your writing. That's what it's all about. I can sure relate to so many things that you deal with. Take care, Melissa!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-10967326105912464132012-04-10T16:44:17.055-06:002012-04-10T16:44:17.055-06:00Good for you for realizing that the time, as ample...Good for you for realizing that the time, as ample as it seems, does slip by...and also for making concrete goals, and recapturing the joy of writing for writing's sake. Knock out that internal editor! ;-)Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-9513621357405298332012-04-10T15:56:11.360-06:002012-04-10T15:56:11.360-06:00The hardest part right now is the choice between a...The hardest part right now is the choice between a nap or looking through the notes. I am thinking a nap! ;-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-43541828525515764792012-04-10T15:54:25.993-06:002012-04-10T15:54:25.993-06:00Amen to that!Amen to that!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-3095692578834013932012-04-10T15:54:01.953-06:002012-04-10T15:54:01.953-06:00Hi Chad! Thanks for stopping by. :-) Yep, my probl...Hi Chad! Thanks for stopping by. :-) Yep, my problem right now is getting stuck surfing the Web! That's why I did not have wireless internet on my laptop until my surgery - my laptop was for WRITING ONLY. After my recovery, I may have to disconnect the Internet from it again!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-46039351587064707132012-04-10T14:58:20.061-06:002012-04-10T14:58:20.061-06:00Glad you're getting some writing/recover time ...Glad you're getting some writing/recover time and I think reading through all your notes will be the perfect start.<br /><br />Thanks for your sweet words on my blog!<br /><a href="http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Catherine Denton</a>Catherine Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771249741266703689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-86868770495759503932012-04-10T14:48:13.748-06:002012-04-10T14:48:13.748-06:00That third goal is my problem right now, too. I wa...That third goal is my problem right now, too. I want to be able to write something and <i>love</i> it, even more than I want to write for the sake of accomplishing something.Elisabeth Grace Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073159989691222645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-52746375396725944362012-04-10T14:02:09.488-06:002012-04-10T14:02:09.488-06:00It sounds like you have an excellent plan for your...It sounds like you have an excellent plan for your recovery time. Of course, the key is to stick to it and not get sucked into Internetlandia like we all do sometimes. I'm pulling for you and can't wait to read how it goes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-84987314275234566732012-04-10T13:57:29.900-06:002012-04-10T13:57:29.900-06:00I always have good intentions to get work done whe...I always have good intentions to get work done when I go on vacation, but then, it IS vacation, so I usually never do. Don't regret it - the time you spent with your family is more important. :-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-85276891725477177732012-04-10T13:56:56.480-06:002012-04-10T13:56:56.480-06:00Oh, I'm so glad you've found it with your ...Oh, I'm so glad you've found it with your current WIP. A true blessing, indeed!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-29455086034077228402012-04-10T13:56:34.536-06:002012-04-10T13:56:34.536-06:00Thanks, Gail!Thanks, Gail!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-15788316343446095382012-04-10T13:55:36.209-06:002012-04-10T13:55:36.209-06:00This is very true. First and most important is my ...This is very true. First and most important is my health. I need to keep that uppermost in my mind!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-1100046606989019112012-04-10T13:54:15.568-06:002012-04-10T13:54:15.568-06:00I hope I'm being realistic - but right now, I ...I hope I'm being realistic - but right now, I feel like I could take another nap even though I woke up only a few hours ago! LOLMelissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-91559767420241148232012-04-10T08:46:01.408-06:002012-04-10T08:46:01.408-06:00I totally relate to the squandering of time. We we...I totally relate to the squandering of time. We went on vacation where there were lots of times I could have broke out the laptop but didn't. Kind of regretting it now.<br /><br />Hope your recovery is going well and you feel good soon.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-25831899757561300572012-04-10T07:13:42.928-06:002012-04-10T07:13:42.928-06:00Great goals! That last one is a kicker; I am find...Great goals! That last one is a kicker; I am finding it with my current WIP, and it has made the writing, and the days in between the writing, so enjoyable, less stressful, really bringing to life why I do this. Wishing restful but invigorating days for you!Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-18870291086548078542012-04-10T06:35:50.147-06:002012-04-10T06:35:50.147-06:00I hope your recovery time is exactly what you need...I hope your recovery time is exactly what you need to get back into your writing. Good luck!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486798050739228335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-79158410109890544902012-04-10T04:30:39.759-06:002012-04-10T04:30:39.759-06:00I think that's very sensible - it's really...I think that's very sensible - it's really easy for time to just slip away but you have to look after yourself, too.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-6892188203936954582012-04-09T23:56:00.921-06:002012-04-09T23:56:00.921-06:00I need to write with abandon, too!
So glad you...I need to write with abandon, too!<br /><br />So glad you're being realistic about your goals and taking your health into account. Wishing you a wonderful next three weeks with many naps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com