A little over 3-1/2 years ago I took early retirement from a job I'd worked at for almost 20 years. Five days a week I was out the door by 7:20 a.m. and didn't return until 5:00 p.m. or later. I had to squeeze writing time into the evenings and weekends, or days off. Still, I managed to hammer out several novels over the course of about eight or nine years.
I'm still hammering out novels and, in addition, performing duties related to my ACFW board position, doing volunteer work in an ESL program sponsored by the high school district, leading Bible study, and doing a number of other things. I'm still up at the crack of dawn, but at least if I want, I can stay in my jammies till later in the morning. At least on days I'm not volunteering! And, I don't have a commute. Especially nice on snowy days.
I have to ask , "When did I ever find time to go to work?"
I can't imagine not having something to do. If I weren't a writer I'd be looking for another thing to occupy my time. Maybe working part-time in a book store or doing more volunteer work.
God has granted me the love of writing and the ability to write. And I love it! I am so blessed.
Just some thoughts on a sunny May afternoon. Now I'd better get back to that novel I'm working on!
1 comment:
I keep asking myself a similar question lately! I substitute teach 2-3 days a week so that I have time to write, but I've been "in demand" and haven't a day off in WEEKS!
I have SO MUCH respect for people who work full-time, have families, and STILL manage to write. I only have a hubby and two cats and I'm whipped!
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