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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:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 6, 2016 at 7:41 PM

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

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  2. Shah WhartonApril 6, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    Enjoy the cool stuff, Lynda :)

    shahwharton.com

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  3. L. Diane WolfeApril 6, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    I hope the ponderers like what they see.

    See you in a couple weeks.

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  4. S.A. LarsenッApril 6, 2016 at 9:57 PM

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

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  5. Madeline Mora-SummonteApril 7, 2016 at 12:00 AM

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

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  6. Pat HattApril 7, 2016 at 12:49 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 10:52 AM

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

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  7. Natalie AguirreApril 7, 2016 at 2:10 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 10:53 AM

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

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  8. Crystal CollierApril 7, 2016 at 2:35 AM

    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

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  9. NicolaApril 7, 2016 at 2:55 AM

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

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  10. Juneta keyApril 7, 2016 at 3:58 AM

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

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  11. Juneta keyApril 7, 2016 at 3:58 AM

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

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  12. cleemckenzieApril 7, 2016 at 4:04 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 10:56 AM

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

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  13. Joylene Nowell ButlerApril 7, 2016 at 5:14 AM

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

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  14. Carol RiggsApril 7, 2016 at 5:36 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 10:58 AM

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

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  15. Chemist KenApril 7, 2016 at 6:14 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 10:58 AM

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

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  16. Olga GodimApril 7, 2016 at 12:35 PM

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

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  17. Michael Di GesuApril 7, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    Hi. Lynda,

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

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  18. Zan MarieApril 7, 2016 at 11:38 PM

    Have a wonderful time!
    #IWSG tourist ;-)

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  19. Victoria Marie LeesApril 8, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    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.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 11:01 AM

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

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    2. Victoria Marie LeesMay 3, 2016 at 2:09 PM

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

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  20. AnonymousApril 9, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    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.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 11:02 AM

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

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  21. Toi ThomasApril 11, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    Sounds cool.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2016 at 11:03 AM

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

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  22. DEZMONDApril 11, 2016 at 7:50 PM

    have fun out of Sidney

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  23. UnknownApril 11, 2016 at 10:38 PM

    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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 13, 2016 at 2:24 PM

      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*

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  24. PatsyApril 12, 2016 at 3:02 AM

    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.

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  25. Denise Covey April 12, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 13, 2016 at 2:26 PM

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

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  26. UnknownApril 13, 2016 at 4:22 AM

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

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  27. MarkApril 15, 2016 at 1:41 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 20, 2016 at 8:11 AM

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

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  28. NasApril 15, 2016 at 5:33 AM

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

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  29. Gina GaoApril 17, 2016 at 1:03 PM

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

    https://ficklemillennial.wordpress.com/

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  30. Optimistic ExistentialistApril 18, 2016 at 1:29 AM

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

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  31. Blue GrumpsterApril 23, 2016 at 2:56 PM

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

    Yes, you are.

    Hi Lynda.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 23, 2016 at 9:37 PM

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

      Hi Blue

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