What I Do Instead

I'll start with a quote I came across this morning from Charles Dickens. "Do everything you possibly can but don't make such a fuss about it."

The new year is in full swing. I start back at USC tomorrow night. I think I'm ready.

Then again, I have found ways of distracting myself from actually writing. 

That's right.

I paint my nails.

This week they are a glittery royal blue. Last week they were a calm lavendar.

Added bonus: When you don't buy the fast drying nail polish, this little task could potentially take up your entire afternoon.

I know.

There is a tiny chance that I am avoiding something.

The truth is, I've been searching for my "word of the year"... the theme that will carry me through thesis writing, graduation, a budding etsy store and creative partnership, and a rather daunting Yale Writers Conference Application... One word might not be enough. I'm not overwhelmed. All of these things are very good things. I catch myself feeling so grateful. My list for this year is long and varied. I have no idea what my life will look like come next year.

I can't wait to find out.