The Less Creative Approach

The last few days have been pretty crazy for me.

As a result I have not had the time nor the creativity to write anything. I apologise to anyone who is following intently and is wondering what has happened since last week. I am assuming such people exist; I have no way of knowing unless people comment on the blog. Some are commenting, and for this I thank you, to those who are not, drop me a line!

I figured today I would simply recount the events of the last few days that have lead to this creative block and open myself up to any suggestions on breaking it. This block is half the reason my blogs/journals in the past have all flopped; I get a block and, rather than try to burst through it, I just give up on the whole thing.

As my last post outlined, (http://nonpoliticallymotivated.blogspot.com) I am in the process of moving, sort of. Either way it has taken up a large proportion of my time and has turned my "cozy" little apartment into a collection of bits and pieces yet to be sorted into their proper places. That being said I am pleased that the actual "moving" part is done and now it is just a matter of cleaning things up and maintaining it. That does present another problem, though. I have a small place and have realized that the smaller the place you are living in is, the more frequently you have to clean it. It doesn't get dirty quicker, per se, it just becomes very untidy often. All it takes is a substantial cooking effort and the kitchen looks like it hasn't been touched in weeks. I have had to adjust my routine to include much more tidying than I am used to. Some call me anal because of my incessant need to keep things tidy but I cannot relax in the evening to watch TV or a movie or read a book surrounded by an untidy house. I am constantly thinking about what has to be done in the house and can't enjoy anything else until it is done.

In addition to moving I, of course, continue to go to work and it seems that when it rains it pours. It is the first week back for the boss so the pseudo-vacation in the office is over. It seems we are now making up for two weeks work as there is some catching up and filling in of the boss to be done concerning issues that have arisen since she left. That being done the whole thing was complicated further by the release of a major report on a health care scandal that has caused a stir in government. In case you have not figured it out yet I work for government and am responsible for responding to political fire storms. Needless to say I have had a busy week as a result of this report. Not much time in the midst of everything to do any writing.

So now that all this is winding down I look forward to the coming days and weeks. I am receiving a new bed today and let me say this: everyone needs and deserves a good mattress, trust me. I recently purchased tickets to the Neil Young concert in April so I am incredibly excited for that! As if that wasn't enough, one of my good friends has made it to the finals here in St. John's for the Great Canadian Laugh Off sponsored by Yuk Yuk's. Next Wednesday he will compete for a chance to fly to Toronto for the national finals. GO GOUDIE! Anyone who knows this guy will agree that he is born to do stand-up comedy or, at the very least, should share his ability with the world because he is one funny dude. Anyone in the St. John's Newfoundland should take in the show next Wednesday, March 11 at Yuk Yuk's comedy club. It is a very entertaining and inexpensive night out.

Keep reading. There are more university stories to come, always entertaining, and more new posts to come very soon. Let me know you are reading sometime by leaving a comment!