coping with stress and writing

I saw this and realized, I'm on the right track. 

You see, I believe in working really, really hard and then, take the weekend off and go on a writing retreat.  I am beyond excited.  A weekend of writing, hiking and wine.  What more can I ask for?  I have my notebooks, pens and camera ready.  Now, if only I could pack my clothes, bath products and flashlight, then I'm set.  But of course, I'm leaving the packing for tomorrow.  Two hours before I leave.  But, I say, as long as I'm not stressed out about it, it's okay, right? 

However, I should go to bed.  Because what I need is sleep. 

And tomorrow, by this time, I'll be in the mountains somewhere, taking in the smell of pine trees and cedar, sitting by a crackling fire, and doing what I love most - writing.  I promise to take lots of pictures, engage in interesting conversation with this group of writers I'm spending the weekend with, and I promise to listen, really listen.  To nature.  To the writers around me.  I promise to develop lots of stories, and really make progress on my book.  I promise to absorb as much of everything this weekend, so that I can have a lot of interesting things to share with all of you.  I can't wait! 

And I wish you all a very happy weekend!!!

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