Welcome to the Why I’m Not Writing This Week series!
If you’re not familiar with this series, just know that the only thing writers love more than writing is avoiding writing. And I am definitely no exception. Every Friday, I list five things that distracted me from my writing this week.
I encourage you to share with me your reasons for not writing every week too and I’ll share my favorites in the latest edition.
Home Improvements
This weekend, my husband and I worked on a few different improvements at home. He installed a new ceiling fan in our bedroom (a BIG upgrade, trust me) and did some shopping for our nursery and was able to find a great deal on some new blinds. I’m looking forward to getting them installed this week.
Setting Up Maternity Leave
With my due date less than two month’s away now, I’m making preparations for my maternity leave. Don’t worry, my blog won’t be going silent for three months! I actually plan to have a number of friends and fellow writers take over and post their own stories, thoughts and information about what they do. I’m close to getting everything lined up and am excited to get the ball rolling.
Enjoying Time Outside
We had absolutely beautiful weather last weekend and I took the opportunity to enjoy some time outside. We set up our new sprinkler and enjoyed it like children before we realized it wasn’t working right and had to turn it off. Somehow, in the short time, I still managed to get sunburnt, but it definitely has me looking forward to the warmer weather this summer.
Little Women
My audiobook listening this week has been focused on the classic Little Women. It’s the first time I’ve “read” this book but I know the story very well. I’m still enjoying it, though, and am looking forward to watching the 2019 movie adaptation as soon as I finish.
Eating Sweets
I have no idea if it’s the pregnancy or just the quarantine boredom, but I’m been eating sweets like crazy lately. I don’t normally like sweet things too much, but so far this week I’ve had cake, cookies, edible cookie dough, and have been adding lots of sweet creamer to my usual black coffee. Even as I’m writing this, I’m working if I can figure out how to make banana bread….
