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Sep 19, 2011

Burnout

In June and early July, I wrote between 2,000 and 4,000 words a day and had a finished first draft in 7 weeks.

In July, August, and September, I have worked for 2 to 4 hours a day and completed three revisions of that first draft.

I'm a little tired.

So, my friends, there will be no writing--and no blogging--for me this week. I'm burned out, and ready to recharge my batteries.

I'm planning to try a few new recipes, clean my house thoroughly, take my son to the aquarium, and dig through ancient photographs and family trees to work on a family history project. I'm pretty excited about all of it-- even the cleaning.

I hope you all have a great week, and I'll see you next Monday!
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24 comments:

  1. Jenilyn CollingsSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Good luck relaxing and living life! Until next Monday, then.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Everyone needs a break every now and then, and sounds like you definitely deserve one!

    Hope you have a nice, relaxing week. :)

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  3. Jenna St. HilaireSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Forgive me if this duplicates... I'm wrangling Blogger tonight. :)

    Three revisions in three months? Wow. Just... wow.

    Knowing when to take a break is ever so important! I hope you enjoy your rest. :)

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  4. Ruth JosseSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Sometimes I am excited to clean. Rarely. But it does happen. Have a great week!

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  5. MKHutchinsSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Enjoy the break!

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  6. ShellySeptember 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Have a great week!

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  7. ReeceSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    The aquarium? As in, the one up here in Sandy? If so, I think you're going to like it. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it is very well done. I love that place!

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  8. Abby FowersSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    WOW girl you are awesome. You definitely deserve some time to recharge some batteries. :)

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  9. Cynthia DiFilippo ElomaaSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    We all need R&R I'm feeling the same.

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  10. Jessie HumphriesSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I hope u eat some ice cream too...thats a great recovery food.:)

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  11. Janet JohnsonSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! Go you! You definitely deserve a break. :)

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  12. Laura JosephsenSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    That's a lot of work! Congrats, and enjoy your break!

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  13. Jenny S. MorrisSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Good for you. Have a great week off!

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  14. JesSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    *Mystical voice* I see cocktails and a spa day in your direct future, ooo.

    You've been so productive! Enjoy your time away from the keyboard :)

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  15. mshatchSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    enjoy your break :)

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  16. AngieSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Hope you have a great week too. It's always so nice to step back and take a break now and again.

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  17. Stacy HenrieSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hope you have a lovely, recharging week! Everybody needs those.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Just stopping back by to let you know that I passed a couple of blog awards on to you today!

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  19. DL HammonsSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Enjoy your time away! :)

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  20. KelleySeptember 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Happy writing vacay :)

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  21. JulieSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wow! Props to you for all that writing! Impressed here ( :

    Have a happy writing vacay!

    P.s. Have I mentioned I love your blog background? I do! Sparkles are my fav!

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  22. Gwen GardnerSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Good for you, Shallee! You deserve a break.

    P.S. I left a couple of blog awards for you over on my site whenever you feel like stopping by!

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  23. Gail ShepherdSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Good lord, you are a writing monster! My top limit is usually about 2,000 words in a day.

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