Obviously, I have gotten a little behind in my writing on comicbookday.com. I’ve been spending much of my time on chaplainandrews.comto communicate to families and friends while I am here in Iraq. But, I am longing for just a couple of days of rest, where I can read more than one comic book at a time. I have some wonderful books here to delve into.
I would love to spend several days just reading comic books and resting. And, of course, writing my thoughts of comic books.
I saw an ad for a writing competition on AbsorbingWriting.com that reminded me of my plan to take a personal writing retreat when I return to Germany. During this retreat, I plan on spending a weekend–or a couple of days–alone in a small hotel in Germany. I look forward to simply reading comic books and writing about them. I plan on taking several different series of comic books to catch up on current storylines from Superman, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Trinity. As far as writing, I will take my computer, loaded with the Q10 writing software, that I have become more and more fond of. And bring my Bible and my personal journal for reflection as well.
I think it would be a wonderful backdrop to spend some time just browsing through some great comic books, and then write. I think it is critical for me to take the time to get away. Even though, I will be away from my family an additional two or three days, the purpose is to simply GET AWAY. I look at it as an opportunity to refresh my mind and take care of myself, so that I may spend quality time with my family. It will give me the time to decompress, so I can give the best to those that have sacrificed a year away from me. Comic Books are an outlet for me. Writing is an outlet for me. What a wonderful respite I will have when I step away from everything, and read and write for just a single weekend. Who knows, it may become a habit.
Brian says
I discovered Q10 a few weeks ago and love it too. I get so easily distracted when I’m writing (oh look! my email icon is blinking!) that it’s good to have the distractions all taken away and nothing but my writing in front of me. I know some people hate the lack of customization like MS Word has so much of, but it’s great when you get used to it.
Joanna Young says
Andrew, that sounds like a wonderful weekend. I hope you get a chance to do it soon.
Best wishes, and thanks for taking part in our competition
Joanna