tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post7119257348301212186..comments2024-01-24T18:31:41.448-06:00Comments on The Writers Studio: BACK TO BUSINESS - Making TimeAngela Drakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-79243626124212812052013-08-16T09:16:12.529-05:002013-08-16T09:16:12.529-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Beth. I know you're cr...Thanks for stopping by, Beth. I know you're crazy busy. People wonder how I miss things on FB. I miss things because I'm not on FB to socialize with the majority of people on there. I have my FB account to 'work'. Once the work is done, I sign out. You really have to TAKE control. And I know you can do it! Hugs!<br />Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-21365702401183705582013-08-15T11:37:19.470-05:002013-08-15T11:37:19.470-05:00Good post. I really struggle with social networkin...Good post. I really struggle with social networking horning in on my writing time. It's so addictive. I've gotten out of balance by spending way too much time online lately and have almost stopped exercising which makes me unhappy. The house is getting to be a mess too. Glad I'm not alone in this. I like how you take the weekends off. That would make my hubby very happy. I'm going to try that.<br /><br />Cool about your work with musicians, Kelly!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685726789687443442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-66964468065441631672013-08-15T08:32:14.550-05:002013-08-15T08:32:14.550-05:00Sometimes having 'it' spelled out for us i...Sometimes having 'it' spelled out for us is all we need to get on the right track. ;-) Thanks for stopping in, Miss Barb. If you need me, I'm here. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895657809745769069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-33563070931142298252013-08-14T15:23:20.965-05:002013-08-14T15:23:20.965-05:00Late in chiming in, but I must admit, the amount o...Late in chiming in, but I must admit, the amount of work you do, Angela--actually, reading the replies, that ALL of you do--is so impressive. I have a very difficult time 'finding' time for social media, emails, critiquing, and then...writing. Unfortunately, lately, writing has suffered. But that's got to stop. Thanks for reminding me that we can prioritize and not be able to do it all every day.Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-61874435870694654822013-08-13T12:04:37.152-05:002013-08-13T12:04:37.152-05:00You are right, Wanda. I am blessed. But I've n...You are right, Wanda. I am blessed. But I've not always been in this position. And I thank the Lord and Lady every day for my supportive husband of 30 years. I couldn't do this without him. Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-53054183866510971872013-08-13T12:03:36.874-05:002013-08-13T12:03:36.874-05:00There ya go! I know whenever people from IL ask &#...There ya go! I know whenever people from IL ask 'I thought you retired?" I have to laugh. I really am busier now than when I worked outside the home and raised a family. What has changed is I'm busy at what makes me happy... not just provides existence. Snuggle that little one for me!Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-56457195211227306912013-08-13T12:02:07.007-05:002013-08-13T12:02:07.007-05:00You've hit the nail, Lisa. You have to find wh...You've hit the nail, Lisa. You have to find what works for YOU. Networking with other authors gives us the opportunity to search and try out new things, but in the end the path you choose has to work for you. Glad you're finding yours. Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-30608281380538999752013-08-13T12:00:35.465-05:002013-08-13T12:00:35.465-05:00And don't believe that 'get up earlier'...And don't believe that 'get up earlier' stuff. I don't know about you, but it doesn't work for me. Though if you give yourself 15 extra minutes in the morning for that shower, you might just jump-start your day ;-)Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-22282060861144581822013-08-13T11:59:36.532-05:002013-08-13T11:59:36.532-05:00If I didn't stay busy, VJ, I really think I wo...If I didn't stay busy, VJ, I really think I would go nuts. Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-36444155178269038152013-08-13T11:59:02.137-05:002013-08-13T11:59:02.137-05:00Sometimes what we love has to take a back seat to ...Sometimes what we love has to take a back seat to the 'important' items in life. I've been there. But one thing I always know... my writing is here waiting. Hang in there!Angela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-27996126833410528082013-08-13T09:59:20.347-05:002013-08-13T09:59:20.347-05:00You are so blessed you can stay home. Jealous.You are so blessed you can stay home. Jealous.Wanda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546619638124455609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-62147026953041051432013-08-12T21:06:11.184-05:002013-08-12T21:06:11.184-05:00I agree that you have to work hard if you want it....I agree that you have to work hard if you want it. The funny thing is that now that I have my DD (taking up most of my time) I actually work harder than before I had more free time. Taking regular breaks from always having to do things is something else I've had to face. I have to have time to recharge my creativity and my brains via a pleasure read or a puzzle. But it's writing that keeps me a happy mama. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-91786610621142796772013-08-12T18:43:16.008-05:002013-08-12T18:43:16.008-05:00I tend to sit on my couch and listen to family con...I tend to sit on my couch and listen to family conversations as I do my social networking. That way I can participate with them as I'm waiting for my computer to zip around from one blog to another. Every now and then I have to ask them to repeat something, but it works for me. Lisa Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076477557354654894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-18660224959818893702013-08-12T15:53:55.821-05:002013-08-12T15:53:55.821-05:00Some days I'm happy to find time to feed mysel...Some days I'm happy to find time to feed myself and take a shower (and sometimes even that's asking for too much), but that may be about to change. School starts tomorrow, and this is the first year both my boys will be in school. For three hours per day, anyway. I'll actually have a predictable schedule, and child-free time. Crazy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-5013787081086602082013-08-12T15:48:39.512-05:002013-08-12T15:48:39.512-05:00So true about focusing on what is most important. ...So true about focusing on what is most important. That bit of wisdom is hard to learn. Sounds like you've achieved it. You sure are busy.<br /><br /><br />VJ Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879784503562449064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391383053296432252.post-67923408607545214402013-08-12T15:40:36.685-05:002013-08-12T15:40:36.685-05:00Great post. It's true, your result depends on ...Great post. It's true, your result depends on the time you put in. My life has been turned upside down for awhile now. And the last 6 months have been a complicated period. But, like you I'm learning to focus, prioritize and compartmentalize. Thanks for letting me know that it can work. If I put the time in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021527820964327093noreply@blogger.com