I’m currently away on holiday. I’ve just checked my work email.
Fortunately there wasn’t anything urgent. The computer informed me I had
automatic responses on – did I want to turn them off. Well, no I didn’t
actually. Maybe I do draw a line after all.
I am specifically a writing teacher and that means I have to
write. I tend to manage a couple of hours a day even at weekends and whilst on
holiday. Holidays also tend to be times when I get more ideas. Getting a more
sleep and relaxation and being to a large extent out of my normal framework helps
me to open my mind a little.
I’ve also checked my personal email. That’s meant picking up news about my properties
– why do all the tricky things happen while I’m on holiday? – and responding
generally to news of writerly matters there – other writers’ launches, requests
for opinions and advice and news of opportunities. I’m a little less proactive with
this whilst away but I’m certainly still doing it all.
I’m not really complaining, though. This is just what I do.
I wouldn’t be without it. I’m constantly looking for new ideas, both as a
teacher and as a writer. Even when I’m on holiday.
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