Yesterday, though, was my rest day in terms of both running and writing. I had minimal time to feel self doubt and self pity about my writing, as I had office hours to hold, two classes to teach, and some service related tasks to cross off my to-do list. Because of the holiday on Monday it was only the second time my classes met this semester, so I was still in slightly more dressy mode.
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| Dress and Belt - H&M, Cardigan - Target, Scarf - GrassRoots Fair Trade, Tights - We Love Colors, Shoes - John Fluevog, Watch - Michael Kors, Bracelet - JCPenny |
Truth be told: I only wore the shoes pictured above for my first class, which is in the same building as my office. I switched into my snow boots to trek across campus to my other classroom later in the day.
How do you feel about footwear changes? Academics and other writers, what strategies do you have for those times when you hate your prose?
Cute outfit! I struggle with writing as well. I have been working on an article since early December and just can't find my groove with it. :/
ReplyDeleteI make footwear changes every day as I wear boots for my walk to work and then put on heels when I get to the office. I actually like having the excuse of wearing boots right now! In the fall I was walking to work in heels and my feet were NOT happy as I have been having some foot problems lately... I really don't want to be the woman walking to work in tennis shoes with a dress or whatever on, but I think that is what I am going to have to do come spring unless my foot situation improves...
Great teaching outfit, even without the shoes for the second class! My writing strategy is always just keep pushing myself unless I clear that hump - it usually results in a lot of temporary misery while I'm agonizing over things but eventually I get that "aha" moment and am able to fix things. But now I find myself teetering on the idea of quitting academia and not having to worry about that anymore, which feels sort of liberating!
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I think footwear changes would be a necessity on a campus in Alaska! Probably a pain, though..
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of taking a rest day from writing when you need it. I'm sure it helps when you return to it. Getting started is definitely the hardest part. Once you get past that (at least for me w/ articles) it kind of flows.
Glad to see you are supporting my Baltimore Ravens football team with your purple! ; )
Even though your evil Ravens defeated my Broncos, I am vaguely rooting for them in this Super Bowl.
DeleteYou look lovely! All your shades of purple and grey are beautiful.
ReplyDelete(I resent that I can no longer say "shades of grey" without evoking a certain novel...)
About writing: I tend to take the slow-and-steady approach where I make myself write or work on writing-related tasks for a set period of time. I'm easily distracted by shiny things, so a certain amount of sensory deprivation is required in order to find the focus to write. But I don't worry too much about the output of any particular writing session--it all comes together eventually. Have faith! You'll get where you need to be.
Those shoes! I am drooling. And trying to hold myself back!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I make my Ph.D. students write paper drafts so I can hate their prose instead.
ReplyDeleteIf only I had grad students....
DeleteI love the monochrome mix and the belted scarf!
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So, two things here. One, I am also feeling discouraged about my writing. Mostly because I've found it nearly impossible to find the time to attend to it like I should. I keep telling myself to keep my head up, that it will come. Two, I feel you on the footwear decision! One of my classes is across campus and it's a little far for heels, but I never want to bring a second pair of shoes with me. Awkward decision, either way.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so long since I've been able to dedicate myself to sustained academic writing, but when I do, I keep telling myself to "trust to process." Something like you saying that you know you've been successful in the past, but with the reminder that the engagement in the writing moment (even if it's an engagement of/with frustration) is as important as the product to which it leads. . . Not sure I always believe myself, but it does help to remember . . .
ReplyDeleteThe purple looks so lovely on you! Snow boots sound wise. I don't really trek around much during the work day, so I don't feel much of a need for a switch, but if I walked around campus I'd absolutely boot it up!
ReplyDeleteI love those shoes, especially the purple piping! You always have the best outfits. I rely strictly on black on black. I always wear flats to work because I have to walk about a mile to and from the bus and then I change into my heels once I am inside. There's nothing wrong with a little shoe change up.
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