An Update of Sorts

 

I have started a blog post several times over the past couple of months, but honestly, I’m not sure what to say.

The writing hasn’t been going well this year. This is obvious from my lack of publishing any new stories. Last year I published only two stories and was determined to do better this year. So far that hasn’t happened. Sigh.

The year is not over, and there is still time.

I think a lot of this has to do with things outside of the writing. While I don’t like talking about my private life, because, you know, it’s private, there are things that go on there. The main thing is I take care of an elderly family member, and there are some days I just feel so defeated.

I’m not saying this for sympathy of any kind. There are people in this world who have it far worse than me. I mention this more for understanding. I guess that is the best way to put it.

Some days are so stressful that all I want to do is doomscroll on my phone. Sometimes when things are calm, I think I’m finally going to get my shit together, but I don’t. I don’t know why.

Well, gee. This is turning into a depressing post. I’ll stop with all of this depressing stuff while I might still have your attention.

I am trying to get with it and get more stories written. I have attempted many stories in the past few months, but between the stress of life and getting in my own way, nothing has panned out so far.

Hopefully, something will pan out soon.

One thing that has bothered me is my silence on this blog. I keep thinking I need to write and post something, but then I don’t know what to say. I figured it was better to write something than nothing at all. That is what this post is all about.

My goal is to post regularly again here, because often writing a blog post gets me writing stories. That and I enjoy doing this, and I’m honestly not sure why I’ve neglected this poor site for so long.

The thing I keep telling myself is that there is still time to turn things around this year. To be more productive and get more things done. This is what I plan to do.

Another story will come out before the end of the year, I promise. I just don’t know when. In the meantime, my goal is to be more active here to help to keep the writing juices flowing.

So if you’re still with me, stay tuned for more ramblings coming your way.