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October 22, 2008

Gone Astray

"Our lives affect our writing...Self-doubt, depression, pain, loss, grief, illness, stress - all these negative emotions and experiences will affect our writing just as they affect all other aspects of our lives."

paraphrased from an article here: http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/block.html

I grabbed that quote from an online article I read about writers' block. I'm using it as my excuse for a lack of updates. Or anything else of late. Real life just sucks right now and I have not been online much. I will get to everyone's updates if only to read and leave a brief comment. I promise I will be more prolific when I can.

I haven't forgotten you...
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8 comments:

  1. MaoThursday, October 23, 2008 7:32:00 PM

    Please, take your time and deal with whatever you have to in RL first. We understand. I mean, you've got kids to think of.

    We'll still be here whenever you get a chance to get back to your sims. :)

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  2. thewyndThursday, October 23, 2008 8:21:00 PM

    Thank you Mao for the support. I've been in such a dark funk for so long and have really tried to shove it away. I guess it finally caught me.

    I'll be fine though. I really will.

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  3. EmilyFriday, October 24, 2008 6:38:00 AM

    Keep your chin up Gayl, you are such a wonderful, positive person who is always encouraging. So I'll send some your way :D

    Sending you the best wishes and hugs & kisses. :P

    I think we all understand real life getting in the way, it happens to everyone. (And I can punch that "dark funk" in the face if you want!)

    Feel better girl, we're here for you.

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  4. S.B.Friday, October 24, 2008 10:47:00 AM

    A lot of people care deeply about you. We are all here, in many ways. Dark Funk has big fangs and spits venom but she's not invulnerable.

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  5. thewyndFriday, October 24, 2008 1:15:00 PM

    Thank you Emily...I'm trying really hard to snap out of it. I'll get there.

    Beth, your support has always meant a great deal. I do know you are there. I am pushing hard to get back out of the hole.

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  6. AnonymousFriday, October 24, 2008 5:24:00 PM

    Dear Gayl, I tried to leave you a comment yesterday, but the blogger wouldn't let me, know I see you had some problems with them.

    That aside, I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for what you are going through right now. :( I just went through some very dark moments these last 3 months, and I know how debilitating and helpless they make us feel.

    And even though our first instinct is to hide from the rest of the world, let your friends in...

    Please hang in there. :)

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  7. S@nSaturday, October 25, 2008 7:31:00 AM

    I hope everything is already a little better Gayl! and I'm glad you got your blog working again, I did try to leave a message the other day... :D Take care and take your time, we will wait of you... :D

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  8. thewyndSaturday, October 25, 2008 8:03:00 AM

    Thank you Zayury and Sandy for the good thoughts. I've always had a hard time admitting I am not entirely in control of everything. Having good friends to support me has been what has kept me going. I know that the people closest to me and my heart won't let me fall too far.

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Thanks for leaving me your thoughts ~ they always mean a lot.

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In June of 2007 I posted my first chapter of Dark December. Since that time, the story has evolved and changed in part through a collaboration that developed and lasted over 4 years. During this time a friendship was forged. Thank you Beth, for unwavering friendship, support, and generosity over these last 4+ years. It has been a journey I will never forget.

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In dreams, the sun sets in our eyes
In dreams, we'll never be apart
In dreams, I'll promise you'll never be alone
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