Saturday, March 15, 2014

Woman, Interrupted

It's been a while since I posted anything because I went through a pretty major life change. I got a divorce in early February, and moved to a new apartment with my son at the beginning of March. I had to pause on anything writing related and focus on regular life stuff. Getting utility accounts changed. Finding affordable internet and cell service. Buying new furniture and household stuff. Settling into my new life.


My new place is awesome, and two minutes from my son's school. At my old house I was way out in the country, so I'm back amongst society again, enjoying the luxuries of little things like running down to the CVS at the corner, and not having to stress about forgetting something at the grocery store since it's three blocks away. There are sad things, too. Not getting to see my stepdaughter on a regular basis. Not being able to look out my bedroom window and see my horse in the pasture (I moved him to a new farm and that's a whole other story). The loss of some peace and quiet (I can hear my neighbors talking downstairs and next to me sometimes). All in all there are vastly more pros than cons, but it's been a big change and I miss my old house, and I felt very out of place the first few days.


What has been especially odd is not writing every day for about six weeks. Usually I write or edit something almost every day. But I had so much to do I just had to let that go for a bit. In just the last two days I've jumped back into edits on my latest book. It's in the final edit stages before querying, just trying to polish, polish, polish. Taking so much time away actually gave me a nice, fresh perspective on it. It's just about there, and I may even send my first couple of queries next week. I was super close to querying in January, but definitely didn't want to jump into the query trenches with a divorce and the move right around the corner! I'm not that much of a masochist, even as a writer :)


Anyways, it feels great to get back to work on what I truly love, and I have next week off for my son's spring break, so plenty of time to rejuvenate and get back on track. I've got to get back to exercising too, which I've been pretty good about the last week. As the last of winter fades, the new me is blooming with the spring flowers. It'll still be a while until everything feels normal, but I'm on my way.


How about you guys? What have I missed during my hiatus?

12 comments:

  1. Am I sorry for you in your divorce? It's always so hard to tell with those things. I mean, I want to say, "Wow, I'm sorry to hear that," but, maybe, this is one of those occasions not be sorry. I'm sorry you had to go through it, at any rate.
    And that you miss your house.

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  2. Sorry you had to go through a divorce. For better or worse, it's traumatic. Glad life is settling back into a rhythm and you are writing again.

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  3. Alexia - hugs - and a heady combination of bittersweet and excitement I'm sure. I can relate to your new city environment - well no I can't, but I can imagine how nice it must be to walk to the CVS. Hope pony is settling in to his new farm and glad your words are returning.

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  4. I'm sorry to hear about all of this change, Alexia. It does sound as if you're doing well and have already landed on your feet. I hope so, my friend. Best of luck to you with everything. I look forward to hearing about all the great things that are coming for you just around this corner. *brotherly hugs*

    -Jimmy

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  5. Always sad when a marriage ends, even if it is for the better. Glad you're settling into your new life . . . may you experience many blessings on your new journey!! Exercise . . . that's something I really need to do after I finish my WIP! ~Hugs :-)

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  6. I wish you and you son much peace.

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  7. Good luck on your new life. Sometimes, getting away from writing for a while is the best thing that can happen.

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  8. Alexia, I'm sorry to hear about your divorce, but you sound very hopeful about this change and that's a big positive. Best of luck settling into your new home.

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  9. Hey, Alexia! :) Well, so sorry to hear about your divorce. Never a fun thing - but, ultimately a life-change for the better and I wish you the very best in this new life adventure! :) Happy writing ~ and hope your upcoming queries get some good bites!

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  10. Hi Alexia, sorry to hear about your divorce. I had been offline when this post went up. Hope your querying goes well. Hugs.

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  11. Sorry to read about the divorce but glad you found a great place. Sounds like your are more than on your way.

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