tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post2436428315053050821..comments2023-05-26T09:43:26.163-06:00Comments on Robin Ambrose: On Emergency Rooms, Revisions, and BalanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14628412968169366744noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-573599759265746692011-03-02T18:22:02.885-07:002011-03-02T18:22:02.885-07:00Sadly, waiting it out wasn't an option. I actu...Sadly, waiting it out wasn't an option. I actually ended up leaving my parents house in Sandy earlier than planned so that my husband could take his mother home after she tore up her knee. After I got out of the SLC area, though, it was mostly okay.<br><br>Also, I met my goal. :) (Which basically means I can ignore other people's injuries pretty handily.)Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-10279689692939677472011-03-02T18:03:22.153-07:002011-03-02T18:03:22.153-07:00Oh my gosh! Your poor, unlucky family. And wasn...Oh my gosh! Your poor, unlucky family. <br>And wasn't the drive horrendous??? I ended up not making it home. I crashed my grandparents house. It took me 14 hours to make a 2.5 hour drive. <br><br>As far as finding time to write--don't kill yourself. If you don't have time because everyone around you if trying to kill themselves, take a little break. No harm done.Amber Argylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-91732976663421520332011-02-27T17:36:09.315-07:002011-02-27T17:36:09.315-07:00The way I am approaching my writing, work, and fam...The way I am approaching my writing, work, and family life is to do what I can, but not to beat myself up if I don't reach my goal. My original goal last year was to be done with my first draft by the end of 2010. But, as it was, I only made it 1/2 way. But I did not get discourage because I realized that not setting the goal would have resulted in me not starting in the first place.<br><br>So do what you can, and put in the time you can. But Donna is right, you can't drive yourself raged. Find the right balance for you, and everything will work out great. Everyone's balance is different so only you can find your balance. And once you do (if you are not there already) things will work out as they do and as God wills it to happen.Eric Mortensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270741884770623737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-26220475406570201622011-02-26T13:23:37.569-07:002011-02-26T13:23:37.569-07:00LOL--I got over it very quickly, considering. One ...LOL--I got over it very quickly, considering. One of the cars behind me did the whole point-and-laugh as they drove by. I smiled and waved. Nothing more calming than living a miracle. My MIL, when she heard of it, asked Jerry if I needed someone to meet me and drive me the rest of the way home. Ah, no. I was fine. :)<br><br>Also, by ignoring my kids today, I've cobbled together four more chapters so far. I'm doing great. :)Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-28557122696903157322011-02-26T13:16:36.993-07:002011-02-26T13:16:36.993-07:00180? You're crazy! I'm glad you're s...180? You're crazy! I'm glad you're still alive, even if everyone else in your family is falling apart. Sheesh. Take care of you, will ya?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-456285766708533802011-02-26T11:15:44.310-07:002011-02-26T11:15:44.310-07:00Sadly, normal lifespan has little to do with it. I...Sadly, normal lifespan has little to do with it. I could easily have pulled that 180 with a convoy of 18-wheelers behind me.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-35087713843079747432011-02-26T11:12:12.548-07:002011-02-26T11:12:12.548-07:00An you're so much younger than I am! But I can...An you're so much younger than I am! But I can understand your concern about not living long enough to be published. Egads.Donna Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-85590890982174720642011-02-25T21:31:53.858-07:002011-02-25T21:31:53.858-07:00Donna--believe me, I've tried to give up sleep...Donna--believe me, I've tried to give up sleep. I haven't taken a nap in over 5 years. Sadly, I'm useless when I'm tired. I talk incessantly. Can't shut me up. I just keep going and going and going and going....<br><br>And I can't help but wonder--if my deathbed regrets come before I publish a book, won't that be in the list? Children, books--all an act of creation that live beyond you when you're gone. *sigh* I think I need a longer balance pole for this highwire act.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-79480006978306190092011-02-25T21:21:06.730-07:002011-02-25T21:21:06.730-07:00Yikes! you did a 180 on the freeway. Someone likes...Yikes! you did a 180 on the freeway. Someone likes you, girl! That's too scary.<br><br>To answer your question. Sleep. What else is there to give up when you've got all those other things on your platter?<br><br>And guilt. We women do guilt so well. It's like one of our closest companions. Since you're going to have it regardless of what decision you make, I would suggest choosing a something that means the most to you.<br><br>Our children are only children once. People don't say on their deathbeds that they wished they'd spent more time at the office. Yet you must fill your own vessel if you're going to have anything to give your family.<br><br>Nice quandry, huh? So, you're right that balance is the key. Good luck finding yours.Donna Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.com