Yesterday I amazed even myself. I worked my way through not one, two, or even three modules for my online class. Nope, not even close. Are you ready? I finished nine of those units. It was as if time stood still. I watched videos, read lessons, took notes, and completed the corresponding exercises. My hand became sore from writing pages and pages of notations, and when I counted, I had filled 12 sheets of my steno notebook with important information. The cramps started in my hand, radiated up my arm, and squeezed the muscles in my shoulder and neck into hard knots. Don’t let anyone tell you writers don’t suffer for their craft.
The concentrated effort required to accomplish the massive push forward on my class schedule meant I did nothing else after fulfilling my 9 to 5 sentence. The To-Do List remained untouched. Sadly, since I fell behind on my homework, and even with all of yesterday’s progress, I am still behind, and still six modules short of reaching the halfway point and 14 short of current. Never fear because I have a plan. Don’t I always have a plan? Enter a long holiday weekend with few distractions and a burning desire to finish this class, and move on to Phase Two of my master plan.
I always remember my number one writing priority. My core habits are strong, and writing a little every day is my secret weapon. Yesterday I wrote 240 countable words.
Did you write yesterday?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Wow! I cannot imagine how you managed so much writing, my fingers ache after just a few pages!
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Handwriting can be a major workout, for sure. 💪💪💪
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I still prefer it to typing, that’s when I seem to have far too many fingers!
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Each has there place. When I am trying to retain knowledge, handwriting is the way to go. When I am composing, typing works better since I can better keep up with my thoughts. I am considering trying dictating to see if I like it. 😎
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I have tried dictating, but having to include every blessed instruction kinda takes the fun out of it. I keep meaning to try the one on Word to see if they have improved the process…
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Yes the last time I tried dictation, it was a non-starter for me, but it might be time to test it again.
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I would be interested to see how you get on!
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Thank you for sharing. 💕🙏💕
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You’re welcome, Jo…
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Good for you to power through! I bet with this long weekend you will get through the rest of the modules.
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Well there are a lot of them. I will be happy if I can just catch up. But we will see how far I get, or if the cramps in my hand sideline me. 😄😄😄
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Thank you for sharing. 💕😎💕
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
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Thanks, Carol Anne. It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. Hopefully, I will get through the course and be able to start my first draft. 👍🙂
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