Do you ever write a note to yourself during what seems to be a cognizant moment, only to look at that note some time later in total confusion?
I think most writers have had this experience. You wake up in the night with an idea, jot it down using only the dim lighting from the moon or a nightlight in the next room. Only the next day you can’t figure out what it means—sometimes you’re at a loss as to even what it says.
I’ve even tried writing a note to myself while driving. Not a good idea. It’s called distracted driving and I’m sure there’s a law against it.
There used to be (probably still are) devices that you can speak into, record and listen to later. I had one—never thought of something worth recording into it when I had it with me.
I am a list-maker. I am always making note of this or that—tasks, gift ideas, appointments, grocery item. If it’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that if I want my brain to function, I have to avoid overtaxing it. So I take the pressure off of my memory by making notes on my trusty steno pad, post-its, index cards, receipts, gum wrappers and so forth.
Well, last night I had an idea for today’s blog post. I felt as though I was way ahead of the game because, typically, I decide my topic for the day in the morning sort of cold turkey. But last night while watching a cooking show on TV, an idea came to me and, of course, I wrote it down. This morning, I could read my writing. It was clear enough. And the message also seems cogent. But darn if I know what it means. Maybe you can help me out. What would you do with this message?
“What do you do? What do you need?”
Any ideas. Certainly, it would relate to writing, publishing, book marketing. I’ve opened up comments again, so you can leave a comment here. I just hope I recognize your legitimate comment among all of the 30 to 100 totally annoying SPAM comments I get every single day. (Today it was 80.) I’ll never buy UGG boots again or a Coach product or Jordan shoes… Grrrrrrrrrr.
I’m off to see the Cirque du Soleil in Hollywood with my sister, two daughters and mom, in celebration of mom’s 91st birthday today! It was on Mama’s bucket list.