November 20th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

Up earlier than expected, but that’s good. I will be fine. My thoughts run on getting a blood post in with this time.

Was thinking about the differences between assertive and proactive. This is in regards to my writing. The difference is simply one means your direct, the other means you get ahead of a project.

My writing challenges have withered on the vine. To recap: For every time I stepped in negative thoughts, I had to write a story in a genre I knew nothing about.

So I have erotica, westerns, historical, high fantasy, hard sci-fi, and literary. Cheating with the literary, bit that one I had training in during my undergrad years.

So, why haven’t I written any of them. I meander. Never get to the heart of the story. So let’s be proactive about this, for better or worse.

Erotica: I wrote something bleak and didn’t like it. I also meandered in attempting to execute the text. The story is supposed to be about two people having sex. Then it’s my job to deny them their desire, and they fight to get it.

It seems like this writer is doing everything to not write it. Why? Lacking focus. I know nothing about the genre. Fear of writing something ridiculous (that should not be a bad thing – sometimes I am a hot mess and acknowledge this fact). It’s like confrontations trigger my avoidance response.

Also gotta write out a lot of mess before I can get to quality.

Simple and clean. I need to better outline this story. I also need to adhere to these decisions. If I don’t like or find new angles, those may be other stories. Not necessarily needing changes.

So that’s what’s on my mind this morning. That and some satires I really want to dive into. One step at a time, right.

As always, happy creative endeavors.

September 4th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

My mobile phone was hacked. At least an attempt to hack my Instagram account (and by connection my Facebook account). That meant making some changes to my account and phone. That took time. More time than I realized.

I wrote yesterday. The question was, “what is this story about?” Not the plot, but what is this about. This was a quick impression of an answer for several stories, but I think I will brainstorm out some thoughts on the current project. Sometimes the answer isn’t so simple.l, and I want to look at various topics and ideas that will reinforce the theme.

Gotta go get myself some coffee and get myself more awake.

As always, happy creative endeavors.

August 16th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

It seems I never get enough sleep. Here I am, though, up and about. This reminds me to take my allergy and sinus meds. It’s a bitter ritual that is a must. Working with dusty shelves l, trust me, you feel the wrath of it without the proper meds and mask.

Had a hard blah/meh feeling yesterday. I couldn’t shake it off. It was like a storm: It simply had to pass through. I had to wait it out. Sadly, I’m not very creative during that time. Before that time I wrote out a few thoughts and ideas.

I do need a second or third project to work on. This is both a progress and a little mind “trick.” It allows me to briefly “forget” the primary project. with focus elsewhere. We shall see. I have a couple of projects to pick from.

That said, let this day start. Y’all stay blessed, focused. Happy creative endeavors.

August 12th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

I am tired. I need coffee, that’s on the way. Otherwise I don’t wanna do much. Since stuff gotta get done, there is no going back to bed, might as well get stuff done.

Yesterday did some brainstorming on who is the antagonist for this story and their motivations. This has far much more to go. I would like to take this upcoming weekend to work on this.

Went to sleep early last night. I woke up around 3:00 AM, then slowly drifted back to sleep. It happens. Now, I’m living a wicked aftermath of up and down sleep patterns. I prayed, I brainstormed in my head. Anything to drift back off.

Happy creative endeavors.

June 11th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

At the barber shop, waiting to get my hair cut. It’s hot outside. My brisk walk became a serious journey. The sun is too bright. Shades were a must. Just another component of managing better eye care.

Jotted down a few ideas yesterday. I am glad I did. Also slept off and on yesterday. I felt messy, buy needed the rest.

Hopefully today will have more awake time.

Happy creative endeavors.

March 17th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

Tired. Allergies are still nasty. All I could do is take the meds and relax. Hence this late post. It should work better as the day goes on.

Yesterday’s writing chores got done. Eventually I hope to get to today’s chores. One step at a time.

That’s all I got today. It’s a sparce post. Maybe that’s all I need. Its bright outside. Looks warm. The house was cooler this morning. On my bed relaxing. Today shall be a quiet day. That I am sure of.

Happy creative endeavors.

March 14th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

I had a lot of negativity to contend with, and it permeated my days. Today I have a neck pain for poor sleep positioning, and waiting for the pain meds to kick in. God willing, this negativity is on the way out. I don’t need it, let me cut through the mess, and get myself together.  Secondly, too much time is spent trying to ward off this mess. No, I have things I want to do in this day, and I will have them done without falling into a pit of negative thoughts and actions.

First off, I have some errands to complete.  Next, I want to complete my writing chores. I also want to finish the videos on screenwriting I started on Friday. I am ready to add or emotes and keep moving forward.  I will also do some gaming, and binge watch Lovecraft Country. So I have a full day that I wish to see time spent on. Negativity can have no role in this day, otherwise I am not living my best life.  

On a side note, I had some enjoyable games, I hope to edit and post soon to share.  Its fun, and one of them just lately night.  I should also consider alternative storage for the. Ids as my console is full of them, and I need the free space.  

Every day in my gratitude journal I say, “Thank God he woke me up this morning,” so if I am truly grateful, I will filing days with positive events that are before me to invest and participate in completing. I step into greatness when I do activities that push me away from mediocrity and petty dramas.  

Some writing challenges need addressing today.  Now that I can see the roadblock, I can address and clear it. A Brother said on through.  You can too.  

As always, happy creative endeavors.

March 8th 2021

Hello. Hope all is wel, and you are safe.

It seems like my writing habits have declined. Not that I didn’t do my writing chores, but that I did them really late. The blog I did early, but casually forgot about my journals until before bedtime.

I did the journal entries, but I can’t help but recognize that my timing was poor. Perhaps this is something that will happen. A drop in productivity. Perhaps things will fall back into the plus column. I am happy I did them.

Below is some video game action. Just for fun. I played this match a while ago, but never edited and posted it to my YouTube page. I play the warrior (do physical damage) Vamana. For a warrior I build high defences, and run as much interference for my team to do the bigger damage.

As always, happy creative endeavors.

March 6th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well and you are safe.

I am a mess as I haven’t done my blog and journals yet, and it is 2:14. It is only now that I even remembered the writing chores haven’t been touched at all today. Day of rest, yes. Day of no writing chores? No.

Late last night was like that too. I did the blog, and I knew I had to sub-journal due to legit mornong time constraints (a-hem WandaVision last episode). Unfortunately, I forgot about it during my break. By time I even thought about my journal, I was snug in my bed, and ready to go to bed for the night.

Then it got funny. There was a thought to catch it tomorrow and do better. However, I sat up and opened my e-notes and wrote the print and gratitude journal entries on it with the e-pen on my phone. So, late night sub-journal entry done.

It didn’t help that I got up today, and essentially repeated the same mistake. I had the time. Yes, I was distracted, but that doesn’t mean I need to overlook my standards. Getting stuff done is great. In a timely manner is better. Unless I have to leave the house on the weekend or sick, I need to hit up my writing chores.

So, Saturday is cold, wet and rainy. It looks dreary and I put off laundry till tomorrow. Nothing is on TV. Perhaps it truly is a day to rest and see the world refreshed. Print and gratitude journals are next too.

As always, happy creative endeavors.

February 19th 2021

Hello. Hope all is well, and you are safe.

Today my eye allergies have popped off. It was so persistent that getting out of bed and popping meds was the best solution. My eyes were itchy, but ing, and watering. Also the heat was up waaay to high. I was sweating as well. Warmer temps trickled the heck outta them.

Now I’m up with an itchy, watery eye, which needs to chill the heck out.

Yesterday did get my writing chores done, and I am pleased with that. I hope to get more writing done. Gotta keep working. Yes, I gotta wait put this eye allergy out, but I can do that.

Happy creative endeavors.