My muse takes a vacation
Topics/tags: Meta-musings, short
Starting about a week ago, I found that I was struggling to finish
my musings. I was not inclined to complete any of the sketches
that
are in progress, and most of the new musings I tried to write would taper
off before I could complete them [1].
When I sat down to muse a week ago, I found that I did not have the
mental energy to make forward progress on any sketches, even some of
the short ones. So I decided to write something new. I reflected upon a
variety of topics. I considered ranting about parts of the College’s
statements about the union. But that was the evening of the College
holiday party; I didn’t deem it appropriate to rant that night,
or perhaps any night during the holiday season. I pondered writing
about the joy of seeing people at the annual holiday party. But I
felt like I’ve written that before. And, I must admit, I didn’t know
what I’d say other than I enjoyed the party and the pre-party [2]
.
And nothing in my list of prospective musings caught my eye.
So I started to write this musing. But I also ran out of energy [3] before I finished. At some point [4], I came to the conclusion that my muse had decided to take a much-needed vacation. So, rather than push forward on musings that I would find unsatisfying and, rather than making her [5] worry about the time away, I decided that I, too, could take a break. I even went so far as to spend four days AFK [6].
I’m back now. I think my muse is, too. At least I’ve been inspired to start a few new musings. But it’s clear neither of us has completely recovered from our respective vacations as I’m still having a bit of 8rouble completing each musing I start.
At least I finished this one!
[1] While that builds up my collection of sketches
, I’m not sure
that more sketches are a good thing.
[2] Yes, dear students, faculty members also sometimes have pre-parties.
[3] Or at least a sequence of ideas.
[4] I’m fairly certain it was before I even started this musing.
[5] In keeping with tradition, I gender my muse as female.
[6] Away from keyboard.
Version 1.0 of 2018-12-28.