When I get inspired, I can write endlessly for hours on end. But when I get blocked, it’s as if my brain turns to mush. I’ll have all these ideas about topics that I wish to discuss, but it becomes so difficult to actually put my ideas on the page. This may be because I like to have structure to my writing, and when I’m blocked, structure goes out the window. For the past few weeks (months?) I have been completely stunted. And let me tell you; for a writer, that completely SUCKS. I’ve been asking everyone for ideas and despite the fact that I love all of their ideas, I have been unable to translate them into tangible paragraphs.
Being the psychology enthusiast that I am, I have tried to psychoanalyze reasons as to why I’ve had such a prolonged writer’s block. Is it academic stress? Poor nutrition? Lack of exercise? Job (or rather lack thereof) stress? Or is it that I’d much rather spend my time watching Supernatural?
The answer? Probably all of them.
I suppose it’s a bit ironic that after months of a writer’s hiatus, the one topic that I’ve successfully written about is my inability to write. The mind works in mysterious ways, my friends.
Although, now that I am writing, I can’t seem to stop! Ahhhh this is exciting! I’m literally feeling myself getting back into the groove of writing. I guess it’s just like riding a bike!
I suppose now that I’ve gotten that all out of my system I can give a quick update on my life. I’m home right now for Thanksgiving break. I’ve gotten a haircut (the famed bangs are back) and I’ve traveled into the city. I’ve spent the majority of the time with my sister and I am absolutely loving seeing my family. My house is currently getting remodeled so that’s causing all sorts of stress. But lucky for me, I’m only here for a week so I don’t have to deal with it! (sorry mom and dad <3)
Unfortunately, I do have homework over the break and I have been successfully procrastinating this entire time. My motivation for doing anything academic is virtually zero. Although I do have a test on Monday so I should probably study…
Anyway, happy Thanksgiving!
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