On the Occasion of My Last Day of Class at Oakland University

[algauthor]

When you hear these words uttered from your own mouth, you know it is bad:

"I don't want to write; I want to clean my room so I can focus when I write."

Because you know that it has nothing to do with focusing, and it has everything to do with putting off.  You have now lied to yourself and anyone who might have been listening.  And why do you put

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[chef_pj]

ANNNNDREEEEAAAAAA!!!! i so feel yah... i've been putting off finishing this huuuuge project for my class... i love cooking and writing recipes... but sometimes it becomes too much or it feels like it will be too much..

... man it good to see you are still alive... over christmas break i'm going to have a get together for all the old school iv peeps

[algauthor]

You know, I was just experiencing anew the genius of your LJ icon. Not only that, but how FITTING it is for you :)

Tell me when the par-tay is, I'll be there!!!

[servantofgod3]

One the other hand, you should be writing out of obligation.

Write from your heart not form your head. Why do professor's want to take things that we love like writing and turn it into a chore? They should be encouraging you to write out of your love and passion for it, not out of obligation.

If it is free writing, maybe you can write about whatever you are thinking at that time, or if something is effecting you desire to write, write about it.

[melaniedavidson]

...That's so familiar it's spooky.

[You don't know me--your lj showed up in the random user module on My LJ, and I just...]

[reasonablycrazy]

You don't know me either- I was flitting through the 'random' selections too- but it was inspiring to read how God is using you and your writing. It made me feel warm and fuzzy, especially now as I've been feeling kind of spiritually useless.

Good job on your papers, and God Bless!

((And chef_pj, your icon is amazing.))

[rosedragon]

Sometimes, putting off helps. I don't know why, but sometimes, when you actually DO sit down and start writing, it all comes out in a smooth flow...