I’ve talked about moving, and I’ve talked about being at a standstill, but now, big news! I have new works in progress! Since I’d finished edits of my debut as well as another story before the move, I was at a standstill. I do have two more works that I will be dedicating my time to. One was thought of this year, while the other has been in the works for a while.
Both are still in their infancy, and more news will be coming as I move along the writing process.
When I announced my big move, I was lucky enough to be at a standstill. I had just finished my round of editing of my debut novel, as well as a draft and an edit of a shorter story. I had the option of moving on, but I had to turn my attention to packing and prepping for the move. So writing came to a standstill.
It was weird to not write for an entire month. It’s a part of me and my daily life. I write more than just my novels, and even that work had to come to a standstill while I focused on the move. Event though we’ve moved and started ‘living’ again, it’s been hard to get out of that standstill. What direction do I go? What do I start with? What do I shove to the side for a little longer while I get my groove back.
So, it’s a standstill. Writing these blogs has started to break the standstill and I’m getting comfortable with a daily writing and/or editing habit. Big things are in the works, so stay tuned to my blog and Facebook page for updates.
Have you ever found yourself at a standstill between projects or events? How did you get back into the groove? Let’s talk on Facebook!
I announced at the beginning of last month we made a big decision – to move back to the place we spent 16 years before moving back to Michigan. One of the main motivators was lowered (resident) tuition for my son at college, and the other was my husband’s taking over of the businesses from his business partner who is read to retire.
There were some bumps in the road to getting here, like a substandard moving/shipping container which left most of our household goods and personal items back in Michigan. But we boarded our flight and made it safely to town, only to wait to move into our new home. That’s nothing new, since every move we’ve made has resulted in waiting for permanent housing to become available.
It’s been two weeks, and we’re in our new home. There are still things to do, besides getting the rest of our things here, to make it feel like home. We have an internet connection, but the other things we need for a smooth digital workflow for everyone have yet to arrive. So I sit here typing this on my laptop at a folding table we are using as a makeshift desk/dining table, etc. until everything is in place.
The good news: my son is thriving at college, moreso than ever in his K-12 schooling. My husband’s transition is going a little rocky, but things are getting done.
Have you ever done a cross-country, or out-of-state move? Did everything go as planned – or were there bumps in the road? How did you get you, and your stuff, to the new location? Let’s talk on Facebook!
Happy Labor Day everyone! Thanks to everyone who works tirelessly to keep the world running, not just for yourself but for all of us.
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He’s been ready for this since before high school graduation – actually since he received his acceptance letter. My son is finally going off to college in a matter of days, a little over two weeks. His classes are scheduled, he’s been to campus to ‘walk his schedule’ – all that’s left is to start going to class, which he started today!
Like any other student on the first day, it was ‘fine’ and not much more. He did have stories about meeting new people, liking his professors, but being frustrated with a couple of the ‘basic’ classes he was placed in. Math is boring because it’s stuff he learned at his more accelerated private high school. Another class about critical thinking and other skills needed in the college classroom is also boring because, once again, it’s something he was exposed to constantly throughout his K-12 schooling. After an initial bump with his laptop malfunctioning, he’s switched to the iPad he’s used throughout high school that he was able to take away with him. Such a lifesaver! And now it’s his primary device during classes.
But as the week went on, he began to enjoy his classes more. He’s met students who have come long distances and are a little homesick – and reached out to them to comfort and make them laugh. Since he’s not living on campus, his biggest gripe is the traffic to and from school.
He has found his element. While he’s never struggled socially much in school, he has had his ups and downs academically. I don’t think this will be the case any longer. He enjoys class, enjoys what he’s learning, and comes home every day and dives right into homework with little need for help. He’s clicking with people older than him as well as those his age.
I wish him all the best as he learns and grows and truly sets his own path for the rest of his life. Oh, and his favorite thing: NO MORE UNIFORMS!!!!
If you went to college, what was your freshman year like? Did you find friends and activities to enjoy? Do you have friends you met you’re still in touch with today? Let’s talk on Facebook!