Winter Blues

[hamletta]

Peaking in after a break… Haven't been feeling too good, both physically and mentally. I finished the novel daft, but it needs another pass to tidy up the loose ends. The second half went much faster than the first, but even so this project gave me more than my usual dose of brain-weasels. I'm looking forward to a month of not writing--I might edit a short story that I got a rewrite request on, but other than that I'll be taking a break. 

 

The bad news is that my tennis elbow/RSI is not getting better. My physiotherapist said I need to give it time to rest, meaning, I should stop, or at least pause fencing. This is super disappointing as I've finally found a group I like and been making some small progress with my private lessons. I really don't want to take a break now--and don't even want to consider having to stop all together. I decided I'll go to two more lessons, then skip the last one before the holiday break, which would give me a solid month of rest and physio before we restart in January. Fingers crossed this will be enough!

 

In other news, I've handed in my first study assignment last week. It was more tedious than difficult, as it required finding out how the system works, what and how they want to see the assignments, formatting requirements, and so on. I'm staying well on schedule, but I need to get further ahead to build up time for when I'll start on another novel draft. Also, I was hoping to start the math module in February, and need to prepare for that as I haven't done any math since forever. 

 

It's cold and dark here all the time now… Since when I write I revert to a totally night rhythm, going to bed at 6 am and getting up at 3 pm, I hardly get any daylight. That gets me depressed. I know it's my own fault, but it always happens anyway. Grrrrr

 

How long till spring?

Comments

[hamletta]

I think you over-romanticise what winter looks like here... I'm in the UK so it's mostly cloudy, dark, with rain or annoying drizzle most days and not a sun-ray in sight... It's just depressing... :/

[howsmyenglish]

No, I actually do like this kind of weather. I mean, I like all kinds of weather, they just need to replace one another from time to time, so - I do understand that it is depressing to see nothing but gray and wet days. Still, when I read about your weather, I can't help feeling envy :) I thought it might cheer you up knowing that there are people out there, who would like to trade places with you - at least for some time ;)

[hamletta]

I can['t believe anyone can like this kind of weather... hehehe... Your icon fits, then...

I do like rain, but not this permanent darkness. And as you say, any weather gets boring when you get too much of it. What part of the world do you live in?

[howsmyenglish]

Join my Christmas gift exchange and find out! ;)

I don't really know why I decided to try and have a completely anonymous journal. There probably is no point in it, but I'll stick to it some more nevertheless. I've no problem telling things about me to people in private, but I'm trying to keep visible posts and comments anonymous. Still, the part is, let us say, Mediterranean :)

[hamletta]

Ha, hiding your continent is the next level of anonymous! ;)

Can't join the gift exchange, I'm afraid... Too busy ATM, and heading off to my parents' for the holidays soon...

[howsmyenglish]

This country doesn't really belong to any continent: technically, it's Asia, but if you look at a map, you might think it's Africa, but some sports associations treat it like Europe for games' purposes... So, my explanation about the Mediterranean is much closer to the point ;) (i probably gave it away completely now, but that's fine!)))

sure, i just thought you didn't see the invitation. next time then!