tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post4626691415777510783..comments2023-07-26T03:02:44.055-07:00Comments on ANWA Founder & Friends: Balancing Our PassionsMarsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-27899996864439580212009-08-18T20:43:11.344-07:002009-08-18T20:43:11.344-07:00I'm that way with needlework, too. At any giv...I'm that way with needlework, too. At any given time I have probably somewhere between two and ten or more projects in the making --several items on my knitting needles, crochet hooks stuck into unfinished projects, cloth stretched in embroidery hoops with the floss pinned to a corner, and at least a couple dozen kits waiting to begin. <br /><br />I'm also that way on housework. I move stacks of papers from place to place rather than sort and file (drawers or 'round file') <br /><br />It's not that I never complete anything, but for everything I finish, I've begun two or three more. When I needed a bunch more crocheted bookmarks, I found a dozen more by running my hands over the tops of books on my shelves to feel which books I'd begun to read, but not finished.<br /><br />Now I find that this is healthy. Unless, maybe I've carried it a bit too far.Anna Arnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944303318652886098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-67058910661147281902009-08-18T09:23:26.926-07:002009-08-18T09:23:26.926-07:00The idea of having three projects going in various...The idea of having three projects going in various stages is useful because, like you said, it's enough to provide variety but not so much that you get overwhelmed.Sarah Albrechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010650883486513975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-8229586174434173152009-08-17T08:18:36.108-07:002009-08-17T08:18:36.108-07:00Ahhh balance I keep thinking of the Karate Kid mys...Ahhh balance I keep thinking of the Karate Kid myself and the going back to basics like breathing, ha.Terri Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905158157291602809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-34449727057467287282009-08-16T13:54:23.433-07:002009-08-16T13:54:23.433-07:00I love your post, Christine. I thought perhaps I w...I love your post, Christine. I thought perhaps I was just a bit ADHD or something...can't seem to stick with just one project..writing or otherwise. Yeah! It's good to know there are others out there who need multiple things going on to stay sane!<br />thanks! Balance is a wonderful goal!Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-74226823881793450272009-08-15T23:33:39.207-07:002009-08-15T23:33:39.207-07:00Your friend writes the same way I do: multiple pro...Your friend writes the same way I do: multiple projects in varying stages. Just as you said, it helps give us that balance in our writing life. Great post and a great reminder!Sarah M Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496833468568204150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-72279593457804430652009-08-15T19:46:16.854-07:002009-08-15T19:46:16.854-07:00I think having multiple projects going with writin...I think having multiple projects going with writing is *essential*. Like having multiple story lines in your book. Always something engaging to look forward to.<br /><br />Also, I don't think they make whoppers like they used to. They used to be special. I used to like them. Not anymore.Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.com