As most of you know I am a school teacher. This time of year is very exciting in an elementary school classroom. We have about 18 days of school remaining and there are lots of things going on like standardized tests, field trips, assemblies, and final projects. I have been reminded that even good interruptions add a lot of stress and distraction.
However, I must admit that I also suffer from Spring Fever in the rest of my life. It seems like in the spring there are always LOTS of extra curricular activities. I am working on my Master's degree and that includes final projects. There are holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day that require me to shop for new shoes and clothes--and, oh yeah, visit family and/or spend extra time at church. Another sign of spring in my life, is that my wonderful, fabulous local RWA chapter, “Heart of Dixie”, has its annual Readers' Luncheon (more shoes) and I am lucky enough to be on the Luncheon Committee. I love this event. We always have such a fun time!
Most of these things are positive experiences but distractions, nonetheless. Pantster and I were talking Monday about how we feel pulled in all different directions and that these distractions, while necessary, are taking time and energy from our writing.
Are you suffering from Spring Fever?
I can't seem to get anything done these days. So maybe it is a type of spring fever. I just want to sit and read outside in the sunshine (if there ever is any). I did get the energy up enough to plant some flowers around the pool. Whew, it exhausted me so I took time off to read. What a life...
ReplyDeleteYou are right about all the end of year activities, kind of like the Christmas activities, which cause such a distraction. And don't forget the added job of grounds caretaker/gardener!
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