What should I talk about? I have no idea. This is getting harder and harder to find a topic that will interest people to stop by and see what I have to say. Hey, if you’re reading this, thank you!
Someone asked with my daytime situation, how do I have time to do the other things that I do such as the dru’s book musings, quilting, Facebooking, I don’t tweet, writing a monthly blog for The Cozy Chicks and The Stiletto Gang and reading? I don’t know, I just do it. As an introvert, being in the comfort of my home gave me pleasure because I can entertain myself with my hobby of watching TV, going to the movies (although I do this rarely, but Godzilla sent me to the movies last week), so it was a natural transition to helping authors get the word out about their work, especially since I was already telling them I liked what they wrote.
It gets easier with time as you develop a routine for getting it all done. I don’t have deadlines like the authors do, although as I type this on Saturday morning at 5:49 EST, this is due on Monday at 3:00am EST, it will get done. I’m just rambling away filling up space. Do you find rambling help you clear your mind?
I dedicate an hour every day to do my blog activities such as sending out reminders to the author that their blog goes live the next day; selecting a winner for the giveaway; notifying author of giveaway winner; formatting blog posts for their guest appearances and keeping track of schedules and other blog related items. Hey, I have to be done before Jeopardy comes on. On Saturday, I devote up to two hours for my weekly round-up post and making sure the next week’s guest posts are ready for their scheduled publication. Do you use Saturday as your catch-up day?
Oh, in between that I’m reading books. I use to average reading 4-5 books but now I’m averaging 3-4 books per week. I’m reading 90% of my books on my e-reader and the worst thing that can happen is when you get to the good part of the book and the power runs out, especially when you are not near a power source. Has that ever happened to you with your e-reader?
In between that, I have to find time to work on my quilt project. I interrupt this note to say “there’s a cruise ship passing by on its way to port” and I can even hear it blowing it’s horn, it’s a bit foggy out here. Anyhoo, this week I want to finish the quilt I started a month ago, but before that I have to make a quilted pillow for a bride. I’m using her invitation as the centerpiece of the quilt. Are you crafty?
I rambled myself out of topics. See you in a month.
Hi Dru!! I am crafty, but I rarely make the time to play. I bought a new sewing machine a few years ago and swore I'd start quilting, but it hasn't happened. Today, I'm home alone finishing up some long overdue projects.
ReplyDeleteMy sewing machine stares at me.
DeleteI am such a rambler--I've learned to embrace it. I'm also always impressed with people (like you!) who stick to a routine. I'm like dandelion fluff, randomly blowing from one thing to another. In case I haven't said it lately, thank you for all the book love you share with others, Dru Ann. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather. I rather like your dandelion fluff as you write such wonderful stories.
DeleteI love how you get so much done by working to a routine. Nothing flashy, just consistent. The quilted wedding pillow sounds like a fun project, too. I've really enjoyed your ramble today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ritter.
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