We've moved quite a bit through the last day of my Intermission. There is still the weekend, but those days aren't the same as this, even if they amount to the same thing. I'm back at work on Monday -- my first working day since May 24th. And where am I? Sitting on my back porch listening to Do Make Say Think's first album. I've worked myself about 2/3rds through a beer and I'm feeling in quite a comfortable space (while writing I finished the beer and moved onto their second album). So far I've done a load of laundry, some assorted tidying of various rooms, and had a shave and a shower. That's enough for me. This day has been successful, regardless of the remainder.
I felt the impulse to do some writing. This is an exciting thing for me. It didn't go away, in fact the feeling that I want to write is more prevalent now than it was at the start of my Intermission. I didn't write a book, but I wrote a lot. Succeeding in that is ultimately all I wanted. I've picked up some flows and techniques for writing -- ones that I never knew I needed, and I feel like I'm in a space to continue. The daily outlet that is these updates has been helpful to encourage consistent writing, but I'll need to find a new reason to keep this up.
I'm going to put The Broken away for the moment. I've written more for it and feel good about the story as it's framed in my mind, but continuing on I'm going to try to write more like I think. World of Lines is closer to that in terms of written content. An almost conversational essay. Some of the recent discussions I've had with family and friends have got me leaning in that direction.
I'm going to take some time next week to recap this crazy experiment called my Intermission after I've had a few days at work. Doing so feels significant because I worry it has been squandered -- like I haven't done enough. I'd like to offer myself some compassion and lean into the valuable outcomes this experience has provided. (I read that and feel like I'm back at work.)
This will be my last intermission update. I'm wildly appreciative of you if you've read this, and any of the previous entries. I wish you well.
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