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{back writing} #sol16

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Join in and share a slice of your life. 
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I have all the excuses in the world ...

Back to school. New schedules. After school sports. Homework.
Out of practice. Not in a rhythm. Brain is full. Just too tired.
No time. No time. No time.

But I know you won't accept those excuses.  And I shouldn't either ...

I need to rethink my time.  It's about balancing.  Creating time.
Making time. Taking time. Getting back into the rhythm.
Feeling the need to practice. Allowing my brain freedom.

So that's it.

I need to give myself the space to write.
I need to remind myself that my words have power.
I have a story to tell. My story. To share with you.

All the excuses in the world
can't keep me from writing this little slice of mine
to stay connected with you.

I'm back writing. And it's starting to feel like home again.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    This "slice" surely speaks to me in my whirlwind of activities and very full calendar. Welcome home!

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  2. Linda BOctober 18, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Nice to see you back, Michelle. Busy lives sometimes take away the fun parts!

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  3. TaraOctober 18, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    Good to see you back, Michelle - glad you took the time to reset yourself.

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  4. Mary Ann ReillyOctober 18, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    I like Tara's comment above. It does feel like resetting. A big do over. How smart to know what you need.

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  5. Terje October 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    I am glad you are back - making time, taking time, creating time to write.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    Me too, Michelle. I let life take over and quit writing. But I was up early this morning and wrote the slice that's been going through my head since last week. It was a natural thing to head over to TWT and add my slice. I'm glad I did. I need to write....

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  7. JenOctober 18, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Welcome back! I have had a hard time getting back into a consistent writing routine, so your words resonated with me. I especially loved your last line!

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  8. mbhmaineOctober 18, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Welcome back! I can fully empathize with the struggle to write regularly and I have no sports demands on my time! I like the idea of viewing time away from writing as "resets", as Tara suggested. Personally, I'm so thankful for TWT and a few other blogs which help me hold myself accountable to write at least a couple of times a week. Looking forward to reading more of your posts...

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  9. Jennifer LaffinOctober 18, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    It sounds like we are all in the same boat. There is comfort in numbers, right? I'm glad to see you back! Now keep the momentum flowing!

    Jen

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  10. Amy WarntzOctober 18, 2016 at 7:11 PM

    I always enjoy reading your blog and I can completely connect to your post. And, like the rest, I'm happy to see you here!

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  11. JenniferMOctober 18, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Yay for you! (And for us -- I've missed you!!!) This is such a sweet, perfect description of the fight we all fight, and of why we keep coming back. (I think you'll like my slice from tonight!)

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  12. LoraleeJanuary 5, 2018 at 3:38 AM

    I love the way you write.

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