August 25, 2003
Distraction free!
I finally broke down and left the house to work today. I have to face the fact that I'd developed some bad habits over the past couple weeks (definitely reflected in my progress writing). I'd write a sentence or two, sit and stare out the window, check my email. Check some journals, then half an hour later, write another sentence or two. I tried all sorts of things, from making deals with myself ("200 words then you can go check your friends page") to out and out unplugging the cable modem from my computer.
So this afternoon I packed up my laptop and headed to the nearest Borders, in Brighton. I dunno if it was the change of scenery, the lack of distractions, or just the scene I was writing, but bam! I didn't write; I flew. It was a nice feeling. I'm thinking tomorrow afternoon I'm going to try the library, since I have to take some books back anyway.
Interestingly, I think I saw someone I went to high school with working at Borders. He didn't see me, which is kind of a good thing, cause I used to have a crush on him and that would've just been awkward.
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