tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post4688541898042450435..comments2022-11-13T04:55:07.374-05:00Comments on Coreene's Chaos: Clearing Out The CobwebsCoreene Callahanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04362663772894885285noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-51174691927020150572011-03-19T23:37:12.272-04:002011-03-19T23:37:12.272-04:00I still haven't solved this one, haven't y...I still haven't solved this one, haven't yet found the 'fount of eternal work ethic'. Though oddly enough I have the laundry thing sorted, maybe because we only have one child, and there's only so much laundry a family of three can generate!<br /><br />Please don't think the rest of my house echoes the tidiness of my laundry though; I'm sitting at the kitchen table amidst a mess of discarded newspapers, bills for querying and raffle tickets to sell...Hmmm, my kitchen table is in about the same state as my WIP actually.Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-4729276095398397812011-03-15T08:21:46.001-04:002011-03-15T08:21:46.001-04:00Ah, those darn stupid doubt weasels. Hate them, I ...Ah, those darn stupid doubt weasels. Hate them, I do.<br /><br />I wish I had a clear-cut way to defeat them, but I still have my own raging battles from time to time. I think the biggest thing is making time we DO still clear out enough time in our life for other stuff. The doubt weasels have a nasty tendency to show up right around the same time that burn-out starts to rear it's ugly head--just sayin'.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-529839698293070222011-03-14T10:10:57.323-04:002011-03-14T10:10:57.323-04:00Can't say. I tend to try everything until some...Can't say. I tend to try everything until something works. <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-67205035754354273372011-03-13T23:03:15.228-04:002011-03-13T23:03:15.228-04:00Great advice!Great advice!joanne leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433088239412080529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-22088944109849123602011-03-13T19:13:04.634-04:002011-03-13T19:13:04.634-04:00I can most certainly relate! I have a family of 6...I can most certainly relate! I have a family of 6 and the laundry is a never ending battle.<br /><br />On the writing side, I'm now working so many stinking hours I'm scrambling to find the time I need to concentrate long enough to edit/write/rewrite. It's always a challenge. Wayyyyy too many distractions to boot.<br /><br />I take things one day at a time. On the days where stuff starts to seep in, I choose angry music. It drowns out the goonies!Kim Mullicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379949268188977298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-10566937582489808152011-03-13T05:02:29.455-04:002011-03-13T05:02:29.455-04:00Well, I love alone so I have less laundry to do th...Well, I love alone so I have less laundry to do than most - but honestly it's one household chore I don't mind that much. And for almost everything else, I have a cleaner! :D<br /><br />I also am one of those people who doesn't iron. I do actually own one, but even the garments that need ironing don't get it.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-85194210330400520222011-03-13T00:09:14.597-05:002011-03-13T00:09:14.597-05:00The uglies took over and are running my life right...The uglies took over and are running my life right now, but I have every intention of taking it back next week when I go on vacation. I really need a break from all of this and get back to my roots. Need to get centered.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493618594406138554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-65503093201471950812011-03-12T19:39:34.711-05:002011-03-12T19:39:34.711-05:00I DESPISE laundry! And it shows! Lol! I have huge ...I DESPISE laundry! And it shows! Lol! I have huge piles of laundry that I mainly just get to the top layer and the poor, unfortunate clothing on the bottom may never see the light of day. I'm still waiting for the Laundry Fairy to come rescue me. <br />Ugh, I have yet to figure out how to keep the uglys at bay. I'm waiting for the Cobweb Fairy to come and clear everything out so my brain and fingers have a direct path and everything will just flow out! heheAmanda Milnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582468814920761586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-44013400885616816872011-03-12T17:15:30.151-05:002011-03-12T17:15:30.151-05:00Oh, I'm in the same boat; my family's clea...Oh, I'm in the same boat; my family's clean clothes spend way more time in the laundry basket than in their closets. :-) And as for keeping the uglys at bay ... I've kinda learned that for me, they're just going to happen, and that when they do it's often a sign I need to step away from the writing for a few hours or days and go do something else to fill that creative well. <br />Great post!Rachel Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406943046329566026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-85997815859804821122011-03-12T14:16:47.936-05:002011-03-12T14:16:47.936-05:00I don't always manage to keep the uglies away ...I don't always manage to keep the uglies away to be honest. I succumb to feelings that I suck all the time. But maybe after a day or so, my mood improves and I try again. Lovely post you have here.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-79375979354396437502011-03-12T11:31:44.357-05:002011-03-12T11:31:44.357-05:00Journaling/morning pages are great for clearing th...Journaling/morning pages are great for clearing those mental dust bunnies. But I really love your idea of "understanding who you are and what you need".Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299983104962912639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-85772713389049727942011-03-12T10:49:22.717-05:002011-03-12T10:49:22.717-05:00Great analogy - dust bunnies in the mind. Yeah, g...Great analogy - dust bunnies in the mind. Yeah, get those too. I force myself to exercise at least two hours a day. Most of the time I'm (relatively) successful. Usually when I come back, my mind is clearer. Chocolate and good friends help too. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-71573614993084579752011-03-12T10:40:04.642-05:002011-03-12T10:40:04.642-05:00Did you see the new product on the market? Some so...Did you see the new product on the market? Some sort of laundry sheet that absorbs dyes so you don't have to separate colours any more. I've been reluctant to try it so far, but one of these days...BTW, I'm reading blogs in between loads!Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3062172388821758954.post-38156366646881589252011-03-12T09:47:08.552-05:002011-03-12T09:47:08.552-05:00Boy do I understand this feeling! I think the best...Boy do I understand this feeling! I think the best thing is to acknowledge that the feelings are there and let them have their say, for a little while. Pushing them aside just makes them come back stronger at a later date. :) Somehow the next day seems better.<br /><br />You're right about the importance of knowing when to push ahead or indulge ourselves. I need a day today to step aside from constantly thinking about writing. It's hard to do, because my brain keeps chugging along, but it needs a little vacay. So it's off to enjoy the spring weather. :)<br /><br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com