Down time
It's finished! I completed the down and dirty draft of book #2 just before I visited family for the holidays. In celebration, I am giving myself until January 1st to relax and not write a single word if I feel so inclined toward that brand of laziness.
This reprieve allows me to indulge in all manner of things I've not had the time or inclination to do, such as:
Reading. I just finished Laura Lipmann's Every Secret Thing and quite enjoyed it. I have a stack of books by the bed awaiting my now-able-to-read eyes.
Cooking. Oh the sad food products I consume at the height of busy writing. Best left unsaid, really. I just got an Ina Garten cookbook and man, oh man, I'm already putting it to use. I made roasted potato and fennel soup and hoo-damn! It rocked! So yummy.
Baking. I have my eyes on the coconut cupcake recipe in the same cookbook. I'll have to wait until later this week though, when the roommates return. Otherwise I'll have to consume all 18 cupcakes.
Movies. I used to watch a lot more movies, both in the theaters and at home, but my viewing fell off since my free time per night was averaging 45 minutes on a good night. I plan to watch The Thomas Crown Affair tonight (the Brosnan/Russo version). I really dig that movie. Clever thieves turn me on.
Contacting friends. I have been absolutely crap about keeping in touch lately. I must and will amend this.
Sometimes you don't quite realize how crazy-busy things have become until they stop.
If you'll excuse me, I have a date with an art thief and a bowl of popcorn with melted chocolate chips (don't make that face--it's delicious!)