Explaining Things · 5:42pm Jan 3rd, 2016
. . . crap where to even begin
As many of you (read: all) have noticed my updating of Apples and Wheat and publishing of new stories has come to a halt. Granted, I'm slow as hell to begin with, but now it's just stopped (obviously, get to the point).
-ahem-
I'll be frank. Things have been complete and utter KRAP this past year. Three funerals, family emergencies, and more stress from a job I'm starting to loathe will do that though, but hey now I'm just whining.
Bottom line, I have writer's block to such a degree I can't put anything to paper. I even stopped writing my daily journals. I blame stress. Mind crushing and soul numbing levels of stress for this apathy, I guess? Point is I can't get my thoughts together enough to write. Time isn't the problem. I have plenty time to write lately and no the irony is not lost on me. So as much as it pains me, and I do mean quite literally pains me, all my stories are going on hiatus.
Now this doesn't mean I'm dropping off the site or giving up, but it does mean expect no updates for a long time. Or at least until I get my head sorted out. Hopefully, I get things sorted out soon.
I'm sorry. I am so, so sorry.
Don't worry, taking time for yourself is an incredibly important thing that nobody can blame you for.
Harass you for and accidentally make you feel like shit, maybe, but never blame you for. Never.
Thank you for having the courtesy and graciousness to let us, your readers, know what is happening.
It is no wonder that you have writers block, you cannot do your best at anything when your mind is being pulled in so many different directions. Take the time you need to get things settled and then return to us knowing that many of us will be here waiting.
If you have the time and the inclination you might drop us a line once in a while to let us know how you are doing. With or without that good luck and I hope the new year is better for you.
I'll be waiting
B D
Now I feel bad for poking you. You have my condolences. I hope everything rights itself for you regardless of updates.
Three funerals?! Damn, take all the time you need. Seriously though, family is more important, so I won't hold the hiatus against you. Take care.
That's quite the upset. Hopefully everything will come through for you.
Hang in there and don't worry bout us, you come first especially after you've gone through. Well here's a drink in your name that this year's better.
Hold on, help's a coming. One thing I've found to help combat job stress is to think about ongoing stories (honest!) and where I plan on taking them. About 90% of the dreamed-up ideas get tossed, so this isn't exactly a pipeline of writing, just a few lines for notes stuffed on a piece of paper in my back pocket. Oh, and don't doodle on it during staff meetings. You're supposed to be listening to the boss then. (Word of Experience here.)
That's sad to hear and I'm sorry that the year's been real shitty. No matter what happens, though, you still have people that got your back. Take all the time you need, we'll be ever vigilant and ready for when you return.
Focus on yourself, folks are happy to wait.
No need to be sorry, life happens. I hope you get some good news soon and restful sleep.
Dun worry. Be happy~
everyone has that happen, take the time you need and remember if you DO need to talk anyone here that reads your stories would probably be more than willing to listen