Okay, I admit it.  I’m a Night Owl.  My brain comes awake at night.  Creativity surges and I can think of more ideas than I’ll ever have time to tackle.  I have been trying to change my internal clock for years.  But my days and nights get all mixed up.

I think I would love to work nights and sleep days.  But that’s not so realistic when I have to be able to function in the world of my family.  Believe me, I’ve tried! 

When the kids were little, I tried to fit in writing time while Barney was on.  That purple dinosaur was a big help with songs and activities and learning the ABCs.  But, I liked to watch Barney too; especially when it created the opportunity for cuddle time.

When the oldest went to Kindergarten, I swapped a morning with a friend.  I watched her youngest one morning, and she took mine another.  I cherished that weekly trip to the library.  It was my respite away from the laundry and dishes.  I soaked up all the information I could find about query letters and finding markets.

When my youngest went to her Christian preschool, I studied in an empty classroom down the hall.  It saved me driving time to be there, and conditioned me to write.

I think the best advice I’ve heard, is to write whether you feel inspired or not.  Sometimes the ideas flow and sometimes the faucet gets plugged up.  But you still have to be in the habit of priming the pump.

So, I may be a zombie tomorrow, but for tonight I know I’ve had another opportunity to look for fresh water in the current of ideas.  And that my friend, is my favorite place to swim!