Last weekend, my husband and I got the rare opportunity to spend a few hours alone on Valentine's Day. Even rarer, we got to see a UK basketball game at Rupp Arena, which was a really nice treat.
Doesn't sound romantic? I say, it's what you make of it. Besides, you can't get much closer than two arena seats at a basketball game.
In addition to getting some quality time with my honey, it was really nice to get some time away from the norm of my daily routine. With my schedule, routines are important, but everyone should take time away from the monotonousness sometime - even if only for a few hours.
Being in a maximum filled, 23,000-capacity, arena also gives one the opportunity to see plenty of personality. I sometimes forget just how interesting, and unusual, people can be. Experiencing new and unusual personality quirks can give some great ideas to introduce into the characters of a current story.
Since Christmas break, I've been struggling with motivation. I'm not sure if it's due to the winter season, or that I'm getting burned out on my current story (one can only stand to read and edit a story so many times), but it definitely helps to get out of the house and do something different. You should try it.
This week, I have dealt with a new dilemma. With the recent now fall, and record cold temperatures, I don't have the option to get out of the house. I've mentioned recently that the beauty of an occasional snow fall can spark inspiration; however, too much snow can definitely be a downer.
I mean, this is ridiculous! Yeah, that's my car.
With the threat of cabin fever at my doorstep, I have been forced to trudge on and try to accomplish as much as I can with my, most recent, story edit. In this situation, there is still hope to get away from the normal - even without leaving the house. Whether it's s'mores in the living room over a candle, enjoying snow cream, or bundling up for some snow angle-making, there are still ways to beat the monotonous routine.
Do you find it hard to stay motivated during the winter season? How do you beat the monotonous routine?
In addition to getting some quality time with my honey, it was really nice to get some time away from the norm of my daily routine. With my schedule, routines are important, but everyone should take time away from the monotonousness sometime - even if only for a few hours.
Being in a maximum filled, 23,000-capacity, arena also gives one the opportunity to see plenty of personality. I sometimes forget just how interesting, and unusual, people can be. Experiencing new and unusual personality quirks can give some great ideas to introduce into the characters of a current story.
Since Christmas break, I've been struggling with motivation. I'm not sure if it's due to the winter season, or that I'm getting burned out on my current story (one can only stand to read and edit a story so many times), but it definitely helps to get out of the house and do something different. You should try it.
This week, I have dealt with a new dilemma. With the recent now fall, and record cold temperatures, I don't have the option to get out of the house. I've mentioned recently that the beauty of an occasional snow fall can spark inspiration; however, too much snow can definitely be a downer.
I mean, this is ridiculous! Yeah, that's my car.
With the threat of cabin fever at my doorstep, I have been forced to trudge on and try to accomplish as much as I can with my, most recent, story edit. In this situation, there is still hope to get away from the normal - even without leaving the house. Whether it's s'mores in the living room over a candle, enjoying snow cream, or bundling up for some snow angle-making, there are still ways to beat the monotonous routine.
Do you find it hard to stay motivated during the winter season? How do you beat the monotonous routine?
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