Wednesday, April 6, 2016

On the Doing of Stuff #IWSG

I am currently not here right now. I'm off doing... stuff. Cool stuff, crazy stuff, scary stuff, and a bunch of uncategorized stuff. You know, that stuff that happens when we're not writing? No I'm not currently writing. I'm in that in-between zone where the current project is in a holding pattern while various folk ponder over it, and a new project is still brewing in the cobwebbed regions of the brain while another, different kind of project is buzzing away to a happy tune while it's getting dragged into existence. And then there's life that has a mind of its own.

So, yeah, I'm not here right now. I'm not even in Sydney. I'll make it up to you when I get back in a couple of weeks. That's when I'll be able to do the bloggy rounds.

And because my advice has always been, "Keep Writing!" I've decided to start up journal writing again. That way I can continue stringing those tricksy words together while crazy busy. Not only does any form of writing keeps you well practiced in the craft, it also helps to keep the insecurities away.

Blessings,
Lyn

Oh, and since this month is the April A to Z Challenge, I'll be doing the letters D, L and T over at the IWSG website. Well, technically I've done them already and scheduled them to post at the right times because when one is busy scheduling is essential. Have an awesome April!

Photo: A sign of the gorgeousness of my hubs. I'm a lucky girl.


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62 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

As long as you're still here on Earth, that's cool! Let the new idea brew.

Shah Wharton said...

Enjoy the cool stuff, Lynda :)

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L. Diane Wolfe said...

I hope the ponderers like what they see.

See you in a couple weeks.

S.A. Larsenッ said...

It's cool you're doing 'stuff'. I get that. Looking forward to chatting when you return...

Madeline Mora-Summonte said...

Enjoy all the good "stuff"! :) And try not to let any scary or negative "stuff" bring you down.

Pat Hatt said...

As long as the stuff is fun enjoy giving it a run.

Natalie Aguirre said...

That's awesome that you are writing in a journal and busy with the rest of your life.

Crystal Collier said...

Hah! I'm right there with you, but I'm doing letters C, H, and O at the Parallels anthology blog. I hope all your stuff doing goes awesome and keep the journaling up. I've been journaling for 22 years and it is really what's kept my writing up to par. Sending cheese your way, my friend!

Crystal Collier

Nicola said...

Wishing you loads of fun. Hope you will share some of your real life stories when you return.

Juneta key said...

I hope you enjoying doing stuff a lot and come back refreshed.
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

Juneta key said...

I hope you enjoying doing stuff a lot and come back refreshed.
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

cleemckenzie said...

Happy In-Between Zone! Whatever you're doing I hope it's enjoyable.

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

I agree with the others, as long as you're still in cyberspace or on earth, or in blogland. And you're having fun.

Carol Riggs said...

Oh, good, journaling is a great way to keep the writerly brain going. Super idea! Best of luck with the "stuff" of all kinds. :)

Chemist Ken said...

Sounds like you're keeping yoursefl busy enough even without the writing. Good luck!

Olga Godim said...

Sometimes, a writing break is what is needed to rejuvenate our writing juices.
Beautiful rose in the photo!

Michael Di Gesu said...

Hi. Lynda,

Hope you're at least having a great time! Great idea to bring a journal along....

Zan Marie said...

Have a wonderful time!
#IWSG tourist ;-)

Victoria Marie Lees said...

Always a good idea to bring a journal along on trips. I always do. Hope you're having a wonderful time. I LOVE the beautiful rose. Beauty is all around us in nature. Thanks for sharing, Lynda.

Anonymous said...

You can find a lot of inspiration in the cool, crazy stuff. My writing brain still fires when I'm doing other things. Have a great weekend.

Toi Thomas said...

Sounds cool.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, still on Earth! And back in Sydney again...wooo!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Shah

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Same here. Crossing fingers. Thanks, Diane.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Cool is one word for it ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Never!! :)
Thanks, Madeline

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Not all the stuff is fun, but giving it a run anyway because when someone is in need I won't turn my back.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Natalie. I've found the journal writing helps sort through all those cluttered thoughts.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Cheese!!!! Cheese is win. Thank you, my friend.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Eventually I will.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehe, I've come back to refresh! ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Lee. It's a strange mix. There is definitely some enjoyment in there and I'm focusing on that.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, still around as best as I can manage.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Carol. Journaling has more benefits than I'd given credit. Silly me.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Ken. Definitely busy. And now that I'm back I have a LOT of catch-up to do.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Breaks have multiple benefits. Thanks, Olga

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Great, crazy, stressful, exhausting...and more.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Zan. I love IWSG tourists :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Beauty is everywhere if we have the eyes to see it. Thanks, Victoria

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Inspiration is something that's certainly been burning lately, which is great.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

There are levels of cool and crazy all mixed up into one.

DEZMOND said...

have fun out of Sidney

Unknown said...

I love your enthusiasm! Good luck on new projects, old projects, those in a holding pattern, and putting tricksy words into a journal. I'm in a writing holding pattern - but that's just plain old procrastination! lol

Patsy said...

I hope you're enjoying the stuff - or research as I like to call all my non writing stuff. We never know when we'll use our experiences in a piece of writing.

Denise Covey said...

Hi Lyn! I know at least one secret place you've been! Pity I wasn't there to welcome you! Hope all is going gangbusters in the gaming world and the writing world!s

Unknown said...

Beautiful flower! Hope you're having fun with the doing of stuff. See you when you get back.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm baaaaack! :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehehe, a holding pattern due to unavoidable life circumstances is one thing, a holding pattern due to procrastination is quite another. Get back to work! *sound of whip cracking*

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Research. I like your thinking. :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Not quite gangbusters, but getting there. Perhaps we'll finally meet another time.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Stephanie.

Mark said...

No worries, get some rest in if you can too:)

Nas said...

Sounds you are having a fab time. I hope you are enjoying!

Gina Gao said...

I hope you're enjoying doing "stuff" :)

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Optimistic Existentialist said...

Sometimes the only stuff I am doing is eating ice cream...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Finally getting some rest... now I have to get back to work!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Nas

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, it's always good to keep busy

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

See now, that's top quality stuff

Blue Grumpster said...

So, what you're basically saying is life is good and you are one incredibly talented Lynda :)

Yes, you are.

Hi Lynda.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Really? Are you sure that's what I'm saying?
...you are?
oh, ok then :)

Hi Blue

Victoria Marie Lees said...

Yes it is, Lynda. So glad you are enjoying your trip. All the best, my Dear!