Portrait in Linen

I’m just not sure.

I’m seriously considering retiring the blogs for an indefinite duration.  On one hand, there is a great sense of security and comfort knowing I have this outlet.  But on the other hand, I have reluctantly admitted I don’t have the time resources to maintain it.

“The Big Project” demands 2.5 hours per day, at the very least.  Add to that homeschooling and homemaking…I’d do well to tend my writings here once a week (which I haven’t been able to do at all for months on end).

I’ve read that other “Big Project” workers put in five or six hours a day.  That’s the goal for the next year, to work up to that level.  But it requires such a depth of concentration…I can’t just pick an hour here, an hour there, and expect to accomplish anything of value.

I’m so pleased with my progress.  And pleased with the self-discipline I’ve found in the past week.  Still, progress is very slow, and I can’t expect to reach an end before 12 months have past.

I’ve contemplated cutting back on other activities to allow myself ample working time, but I’m afraid I’m all out of things to cut back on.  Studying Hawaiian Language?  That amounts to about three hours a week.  Writers’ group participation?  I don’t think that would be conducive.  The time spent critiquing is inspiring and holds me accountable, and I need that.

Again, lamenting the fact I don’t have an office.