Freewriting

Writers write. Many writers I know start their day off by freewriting for ten minutes. When discussing this topic, I discovered freewriting ia a time when the writer simply writes, maybe with a theme in mind, or maybe just whatever creeps into the mind. I suppose I am a bit stubborn, I find the freewriting process a bit difficult to do. Nevertheless, for today, I will do my best to 'freewrite.'

The topic or theme for this morning, not certain. I've only had two sips of coffee so far, so give me a break. I started writing this at 8:57, two minutes of nothing, but freewriting. My writing friends encourage me to just write whatever comes into my mind -- well, that could be a bit too revealing, perhaps.

And here we go -- freewriting. Sitting at my desk, my fingers tap dance across the keyboard but the subject at hand seems as if it is still asleep. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time, and it is rough for me. Losing one hour of sleep for someone who has difficulty sleeping leaves me tired and frustrated. Five minutes of this freewrite and I still don't know where it is going.

Yes, writers write. There are times it is really difficult to do, and today, no doubt, is one of those 'moments' for me. It is a beautiful day on the East coast, 55 degrees at the moment, with a forecast of the high 70's. Oh happy day! Yesterday, I worked in the front yard, pulling weeds, cutting back dead growth and I planted shasta daisies. I plan to stop by Lowe's later and get more of the shasta daisies. For three years I've attempted to grow them, only to have them wilt away. This year, let's just say, I am one determined woman and I am hopeful the shasta daisies will bloom. Today, I am treating myself to a day of relaxation in the back yard. I have a stack of magazines to sift through, books to read, and my pups will be next to me, but the sun is calling my name. I need the Vitamin D! When I had a check up recently my Vitamin D was extremely low. Well, doc, there hasn't been much sunshine lately.

OK, it's past ten minutes now, so this freewriting will cease for today, so I can get another cup of joe to wake me up! Why can't the clocks stay on daylight savings time permanently. I hate losing sleep!