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Writing & Thread (aka The Writing Thread 4)
mare:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 19, 2021, 04:35:34 AM ---LOL Aww... hang in there. I hope the rest of the week with your mom goes well!
Oh wow, I didn't think about that, but yeah... that does make it even more complicated. That really sucks. There's obviously a big difference between teaching full time in a school setting and teaching part time in your own home. While I'm glad you're able to get benefits at all, the system is messed up.
Well, writing is at least a time-consuming hobby that you could also do for free if you can get yourself back into it. I believe in you and your creativity!
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I know, the whole thing has been a huge nightmare. I had heard stories before but I didn’t think it was going to be this bad. At the moment I have insurance but I still don’t have any actual money coming in. It’s been over a year and they are STILL working on my application. I’ve been told by pretty much everybody that it’ll most likely be declined. They tend to decline everyone the first time you apply for disability unless you’re literally dying. It’s ridiculous.
I’m going to try to write next week. I think I need to wait until mom is gone, but maybe she’ll give me the motivation I need. lol
RokofAges75:
That is so frustrating. I'm sure Covid doesn't help with the processing time, since everything probably got backed up last year. What a mess.
LOL Well, here's hoping you get some motivation without losing your mind. How's it been going with your mom?
RokofAges75:
A couple questions I thought of to discuss:
Do you think your writing continues to gets better with each story, or have you already hit your peak as a writer? If it's the latter, when (or with what story) did you peak, and why do you think that is?
For those who have taken extended breaks from writing, do you think it affected the quality of your writing when you came back? Did you feel rusty when you started again or notice a decline?
nicksgal:
Inmomnia is the worst! Hopefully you'll get some real rest soon, Mare! Disability sounds really complicated. I can't believe they take such a long time to turn down people who need it. :( I hope it all gets worked out soon.
I'm sending you good writing vibes as always. :) We should all try one of those short story prompts. Here's another six word story:
"What are mask mandates?" Brian asked.
nicksgal:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 18, 2021, 10:43:10 PM ---I'm on Level 1300 something in mine, but I'm only up to Ron puking slugs in Chamber of Secrets, so I still have a ways to go. I'm assuming there will be enough levels to go through all seven books eventually, so I could be playing for years!
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That is a long game! How many more are available now?
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 18, 2021, 10:43:10 PM ---College was the best! I have no desire to be a student or live with roommates again, but I do miss the lack of responsibility besides passing your classes.
I wish we were more like Europe when it comes to time off and other job perks. I can't complain because of having the whole summer off, but I would happily do a year-round school schedule where you have one month in the summer in exchange for longer, more frequent breaks throughout the year. It would be nice to have more time off to travel other times of year when it's not hot everywhere. This Christmas residency actually worked out really well with my work schedule, but usually it's such a hassle to do any kind of vacation during the school year. I would also happily work four longer days a week to have a three-day weekend or Wednesdays off.
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I miss the free drinks, lol.
I keep suggesting we get the whole month of July off, but it hasn't happened yet. It's not too bad to plan vacations during the school year, but it always stresses me out. I feel like I could be doing more, and then there's all the catch up when I get back. It's really not worth it. Skipping these drop in days will be totally work it though, lol. I volunteered for Wednesdays. I could definitely work two days, have Wednesday off, then work two more days.
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 18, 2021, 10:43:10 PM ---I mean, I did get a good laugh out of the series of "Celebrities audition for [Insert Movie Here]" sketches I watched. I'm probably more easily distracted right now because it's summer and I don't feel like I'm in a time crunch yet. I'm a little more focused during the school year when I know I only have so many hours to write.
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What movies were the celebrities auditioning for?
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 18, 2021, 10:43:10 PM ---I just got back from the grocery store! Shopping at 9:00 on a Sunday night is the best LOL. No crowds, no lines, and I can park up close.
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Ours is always busy, but the parking lot is so little. I finally went on Monday afternoon. My life has been a lot better since I've had yogurt and bananas back in my life, lol.
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