Sunday, May 29, 2011

Taking a detour

Something's got to give. That's what I've been thinking over the past few weeks, trying to fit in all the ... words ... in my life. But there comes a time when the words buzz like angry bees. When there are so many of them trapped up there in my head, trying to breathe, that the noise is literally deafening.

So, I'm telling some of them to buzz off. To which end, I'm having a mini-blogcation while I try to break the back of the non-fiction manuscript I'm working on. Deadline day is drawing near, and I want to be on top of it before then. I'm being responsible and clearing some room to get it done. Before the night before it's due. Breaking the habit of a lifetime.

I'll be back on Friday night with the Weekend Rewind.

Have a great week everyone!

[image: necklace from aPassionForFashion/etsy]
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35 comments:

  1. A Farmer's WifeMay 29, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I hope you have a great week. Good luck and hope it's productive...

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  2. SalamanderMay 29, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I hope the words pour from your fingertips, Allison! (ones you're happy with, anyway!!) Good luck, sweetie. See you at the Rewind! xxxx

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  3. Diminishing LucyMay 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    But I shall miss you! But I totally get what you need to do...

    xx

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  4. SuzMay 29, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Have a good break. It's very wise to be able to recognise when it's time to take one. Enjoy it and good on you for breaking the night before habit too.

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  5. Lady EstrogenMay 29, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Have a great week.
    Deadlines! Ack.
    Just remember: Only the meek get pinched. The bold survive.
    lol

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  6. MaxabellaMay 29, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Write on, Yargey. x

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  7. Nikki @ Styling YouMay 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Good luck Al - I'm a serial night before offender!

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  8. Cheers!May 30, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Hope you have a wonderful productive week!!

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  9. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Have a great week to you too :)

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  10. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Good Luck!

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  11. Susie Rosso WolfMay 30, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Ger er done, Allison! Looking forward to your return!

    Susie

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  12. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    No distractions! Turn off the blog for now . Looking forward to hearing about your successes.

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  13. Beth AnnMay 30, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Way to be Proactive. Good Luck!

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  14. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Very sensible. You go get 'em, Tiger.

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  15. Anne R. AllenMay 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I'm a big fan of blogcations. A blog should support your book writing, not push it aside. Happy writing.

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  16. Suzi - Under The WindmillsMay 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Good luck! Let the words flow :)

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  17. cjtatoMay 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I'm not even writing a book and can't find time to blog. Between everything else that goes on sometimes the blog is left to suffer. Enjoy your blogcation. You'll be glad you did it. :D

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  18. FrancescaMay 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Beautifully put.

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  19. TaniaMay 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I know that habit of a lifetime. But doesn't the best stuff happen at 3am the night before it's due?

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  20. MelanieMay 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    We'll all be here on Friday. Good luck with the writing!

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  21. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love your words Al. Good luck this week, I'm sure you will Kick It!

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  22. RiverMay 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great idea. Clear the decks and get cracking!

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  23. allison taitMay 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks for all your support! I'm working hard, promise!

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  24. EmmaMay 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Well done. And good luck with it!

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  25. swefflingMay 31, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I know just how it is, sometimes you have to stop one thing to get on with others. Hope it was a productive time for you.

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  26. todd carrMay 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    you've got my support Allison. I wish you endless of words pouring out of your fingertips, if this doesn't help I suggest a beer or two to loosen of the lexicon.

    have a great week! see you on Fridayzzzzz!

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  27. AndreaMay 31, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Have a great week!!

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  28. Metropolitan MumMay 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Enjoy your time off! I feel I need to step away from the blog sometimes to be able to get on with real life.

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  29. InkPaperPenMay 31, 2011 at 10:24 PM

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  30. InkPaperPenMay 31, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Good on you for knowing where your time and effort are most needed. Good luck on your deadline. I will look forward to hearing all about it when you return!

    Gill xo

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  31. Jodie AnstedMay 31, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    No need to put extra pressure on yourself. We'll all be here when you get back. ;)

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  32. Hear Mum RoarMay 31, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    You know, I think a lot of us are going through this at the moment, and I think it's a very healthy thing:) You'll be so much better for it

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  33. StaciaJune 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hope there's some back-creaking going on at the Fibro! See you soon.

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  34. MultipleMumJune 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Very pleased to see this post (I know I am about sixteen weeks behind with my googlereader). Good move - you will keep your king for another round x

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  35. tinsenpupJune 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I envy your discipline and sense of priorities. I hope the extra space is just what you need to get things moving along.

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