(Edited 11/28/2023)

For a time, I honestly felt like starting this new job would affect keeping up with the blog. As far as the IG counterpart goes, it kinda did even before day one.

But so far, I’ve written two new entries between 2AM-4AM of a Sunday morning over a week from when this will be posted.

Part of it is because of an active day that led to a nap that lasted longer than expected. Not complaining, since the time is well spent on this, and other things without interruptions.

I’m also reminded of many times I wrote whenever I had the spirit for it, regardless of what time it was or how tired I felt. It’s led to either currently live posts, mini-notes for future posts, or drafts I’ve yet to review again.

And even if the inspiration to write comes during my shift, that’s what the phone notepad is for. Though I need to dig back into most of those, because there’s a lot to last more months.

So, this is my way of saying that I’ll have no excuse to write anything. Even if it’s only for myself. Given how long I’ve been at this, I’d have to have a great reason to stop while still being alive long enough to keep at it.

What are some things you feel you no longer have the time for, no matter how good they make or made you feel? Is it because your schedule prevents you from doing it as much as you did? Is it something deeper than that?

Take your time in finding out what it is. What you love to do, and what loves you for tending to it, will always find a way back to each other.

D.F.