At My Own Pace by Morgan Mandel

As I repack my vacation clothes, ready to leave for home again at the end of another NorthWoods vacation, I wonder where the time went. Why couldn't I manage to get more done on my work in progress?

I did have visions of putting aside at least an hour or two each day to enjoy the freedom to write, but that unfortunately didn't happen. Vacation and fun somehow got in the way of my resolve. Going out for breakfast, taking long walks with our dog, Rascal, visiting friends, enjoying the weather, taking naps, reading my kindle, great dinners, and spending hours at the casino - all kinds of alternatives got in my way.

I'm afraid I needed this vacation a lot. I'm stuck at my present day job and not liking it. This was my time to let go and not worry about anything. I know lots of other authors are more conscientious and wouldn't think of abandoning their writing even for a day.

I've decided if I don't write at my own pace and in my own time, there's no sense in my writing at all. Okay, maybe I lack discipline, but whether that's a fault or a blessing, I'm not sure. Yes, I do feel a little guilty, but really not that much.

What about you? Are you strict with yourself when it comes to writing? If you miss opportunities, do you feel guilty?