Comments on: But the relaxation is worth it–right? http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right For writers, readers, and independent thinkers--book and story reviews by writers and readers, writers' motivational articles, war stories from the publishing trenches, literary trends, religious controversies, free chocolate, and more. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:47:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: robin http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8141 robin Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:14:33 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8141 Alkelda, that's so cool that you won a week at a cabin once! That would make someone feel rich. And you're not blathering--I get the whole "what were we thinking" at the money end when the time actually comes to spend it. It all sounds so reasonable when you're just dreaming and planning. Judy, doesn't matter how much you make at it--you're obviously acting pro if you're working steadily at getting books done and out the door. Good for you! Adrienne, I've enjoyed some tension tears myself--usually in the first fifteen minutes of driving away. I'm stressing about the checklist in my head--did I turn this off? Remember to do that?--plus I'm depressed that I'm leaving my little nest. But then at some point the vacation comes over you, and you can really settle into it and relax. I just don't know why I have to go through all that suffering when I know in a little while I'll be happy. Habit. Alkelda, that’s so cool that you won a week at a cabin once! That would make someone feel rich. And you’re not blathering–I get the whole “what were we thinking” at the money end when the time actually comes to spend it. It all sounds so reasonable when you’re just dreaming and planning.

Judy, doesn’t matter how much you make at it–you’re obviously acting pro if you’re working steadily at getting books done and out the door. Good for you!

Adrienne, I’ve enjoyed some tension tears myself–usually in the first fifteen minutes of driving away. I’m stressing about the checklist in my head–did I turn this off? Remember to do that?–plus I’m depressed that I’m leaving my little nest. But then at some point the vacation comes over you, and you can really settle into it and relax. I just don’t know why I have to go through all that suffering when I know in a little while I’ll be happy. Habit.

]]> By: adrienne http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8140 adrienne Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:58:41 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8140 I always cry and sob the night before I leave for a trip because I decide I don't want to go (or do any more of the work I have to do to get ready to go), but once I'm in the car or on the plane or whatever, I'm happy, happy. Sometimes I just don't transition well. I always cry and sob the night before I leave for a trip because I decide I don’t want to go (or do any more of the work I have to do to get ready to go), but once I’m in the car or on the plane or whatever, I’m happy, happy. Sometimes I just don’t transition well.

]]> By: Judy http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8132 Judy Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:57:53 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8132 Well, um, I guess you're right, Robin, and I had one come out in July, too... which I am sort of marketing. But I don't think of it as a 'job' because I do it from home...besides the fact that I can do it whenever I want. I guess I am not the most dedicated writer... still am working on finishing up the next book, though... The other part of it is that I do not have to depend on it to make money...if I get some that is okay, so maybe it is more of a hobby with me. Well, um, I guess you’re right, Robin, and I had one come out in July, too… which I am sort of marketing. But I don’t think of it as a ‘job’ because I do it from home…besides the fact that I can do it whenever I want. I guess I am not the most dedicated writer… still am working on finishing up the next book, though…

The other part of it is that I do not have to depend on it to make money…if I get some that is okay, so maybe it is more of a hobby with me.

]]> By: Alkelda http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8131 Alkelda Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:11:52 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8131 We have a trip scheduled for late August, and I'm freaking out a bit now because we're not as rich (okay, "rich" is a little in-joke-- every time we get a little money, I say "We're rich! We're rich!) as we were when we won the week's stay at the little cabin up north via my daughter's school auction. It'll all work out, I'm sure, but there are times when I think, "Aiee, who were we thinking we were that we could actually go on a real vacation." I'm blathering now... We have a trip scheduled for late August, and I’m freaking out a bit now because we’re not as rich (okay, “rich” is a little in-joke– every time we get a little money, I say “We’re rich! We’re rich!) as we were when we won the week’s stay at the little cabin up north via my daughter’s school auction.

It’ll all work out, I’m sure, but there are times when I think, “Aiee, who were we thinking we were that we could actually go on a real vacation.”

I’m blathering now…

]]> By: robin http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8130 robin Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:25:55 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8130 Vivian, by the way, I have to agree with your "every year I say it will be different" problem. But really, next year I will do it differently. Maybe. Jen, I bring my laptop, too. Because for me, not having access would take all the relaxation out of the trip. The only time I won't be on-line is when I'm actually in the wilderness--which is nice, too, to be unplugged. By while anywhere near civilization, I need to have e-mail. Christen, Alaska certainly is an amazing destination. And I'm liking your employers for giving a full 4 weeks--niiiiiice. Vivian, by the way, I have to agree with your “every year I say it will be different” problem. But really, next year I will do it differently. Maybe.

Jen, I bring my laptop, too. Because for me, not having access would take all the relaxation out of the trip. The only time I won’t be on-line is when I’m actually in the wilderness–which is nice, too, to be unplugged. By while anywhere near civilization, I need to have e-mail.

Christen, Alaska certainly is an amazing destination. And I’m liking your employers for giving a full 4 weeks–niiiiiice.

]]> By: Christen http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8129 Christen Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:47:16 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8129 It's okay! I actually get 4 weeks of vacation a year now at my new job... so now I have a reason to save my money and plan a truly fantabulous trip! And my last vacation (in 2002) was to Alaska... so at least it was somewhere AMAZING! =) It’s okay! I actually get 4 weeks of vacation a year now at my new job… so now I have a reason to save my money and plan a truly fantabulous trip!

And my last vacation (in 2002) was to Alaska… so at least it was somewhere AMAZING! =)

]]> By: Jen Robinson http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8128 Jen Robinson Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:29:59 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8128 I go pre and post-trip psycho. I run around trying to get caught up on things before I leave, and then I am a stress monster for a couple of days when I get back, until I can wrap my head around the things that have stacked up in my absence. And that's with very rarely actually taking a vacation from email - usually I have to keep up with the email during the trip. I know, I know, it spoils the trip, but I do it anyway. Hope that YOU have an amazing trip. I go pre and post-trip psycho. I run around trying to get caught up on things before I leave, and then I am a stress monster for a couple of days when I get back, until I can wrap my head around the things that have stacked up in my absence. And that’s with very rarely actually taking a vacation from email - usually I have to keep up with the email during the trip. I know, I know, it spoils the trip, but I do it anyway. Hope that YOU have an amazing trip.

]]> By: robin http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8127 robin Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:02:41 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8127 Um, Judy, if I'm not mistaken, you have a book coming out in October. That ain't no hobby, miss. Um, Judy, if I’m not mistaken, you have a book coming out in October. That ain’t no hobby, miss.

]]> By: Judy http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8126 Judy Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:14:44 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8126 ...but I am on permanent vacation, so it seems...that's what they call retirement, isn't it? …but I am on permanent vacation, so it seems…that’s what they call retirement, isn’t it?

]]> By: robin http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8123 robin Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:46:39 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/writing/but-the-relaxation-is-worth-it-right#comment-8123 Oh, Christen! I'm so sorry! Oh, Christen! I’m so sorry!

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