Comments on Pens Fatales: No, Yes, I'm a NaNo Mess

oh you guys, i wish you could have seen us all tr...

2009-11-11T07:50:38.595-08:00

oh you guys, i wish you could have seen us all trying to teach Lisa the "no" trick! She's kind of a remedial student...she's had to re-take that class every year for a decade. :)

I like Mysti's advice. Especially the Rinse a...

2009-11-10T15:08:42.194-08:00

I like Mysti's advice. Especially the Rinse and Repeat part. I'm going to try that next time I have long-term guests....

Here you go: "I know I said I could do xyz fo...

2009-11-10T14:21:23.662-08:00

Here you go: "I know I said I could do xyz for you, but after looking at my schedule, I really don't think it will be possible. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this causes you."

And if you're lucky, they'll be so upset you flaked that they won't ask you again, and you won't have to worry about how to say no.

Mysti-you are absolutely correct. i have more ener...

2009-11-10T10:53:22.846-08:00

Mysti-you are absolutely correct. i have more energy when i work out regularly. good for you on 10 hrs a week and I *love* the idea of considering exercise as pre-writing :)

My favorite trick -- give your visitors the keys t...

2009-11-10T09:20:11.500-08:00

My favorite trick -- give your visitors the keys to your car and a fun destination. Then wave goodbye, and you've got several hours to write.

Rinse and repeat.

I've always thought that I had to choose between writing time and exercise time, but now that I've been thrown headlong into a 10-hour a week exercise program, it turns out I net a bit of time, being healthier and more positive. At some point I have to swap out *some* hours, but will try to think of exercise time as pre-writing time from now on :)

Good luck Lisa!!!!

Shleby--I know!! I am getting better I bailed, e...

2009-11-10T08:55:49.427-08:00

Shleby--I *know*!! I am getting better I bailed, er, declined to attend a board meeting for a volunteer position I hold.... :) but gee it's hard. That good girl syndrome kicks in and I need to be available for everyone.

Practice this - out loud: "No, I'm sorry...

2009-11-10T04:07:41.855-08:00

Practice this - out loud: "No, I'm sorry I won't be able to do that right now."

The end.