Tomorrow morning, I leave for the NC Outer Banks. Am I thinking about seeing the ocean? Or long walks on the beach? Curling up with a good book?
No. All I can seem to think about is....NO GATHERING for an entire week. No "such and such commented on your article". No "such and such has published an article". Cold turkey. Not a slight weaning.
I have to say, my pulse has been racing. And for the life of me, I cannot seem to pull myself away from here today, even though I know I must. Every time I pull away, I get that awful feeling. You know the one. The one that says "You're forgetting something." It lingers and it's maddening. I know that I really am not forgetting anything. I just don't want to leave.
But I'm prepared. I have my mailbox emptied out so that it won't overfill while I'm away. So when I return, I'll have plenty of good stuff to read. So don't let me down, you all. Write something. Feed this fix of mine. In a week, its going to be raging for sure.
I might bring something for you back from the beach. A seashell or two. Or perhaps just a poem or two.....all written in the throes of my withdrawal.
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otherwise gather those thoughts and come back bringing us happy memories of the sea and lots of sea shells ..have a great time!
But with everyone talking about laptops, I think I should remind you that if you get so inspired, there is this thing called "paper" and these long pointy things called "pens" that you can write with! ( ;
Bring a notebook and pen, and write. Nothing like the smells and sounds of the ocean to inspire you!