8.31.2004

because i've got it on the brain

status check - fabulous
background ambiance - rain

it's maddening, but wonderful.

leaning intently over an empty page, scribbling down something without even thinking about it, then turning to the next blank page to start anew ...

... the next moment, you look up and realize you've raced through two hours and you have page upon page of that which you refuse to look upon as you go to sleep. you're locked into the story and you just need to rest your mind until you can pick up the pen and start again ...

... but you place the notebook by your bedstand with the thought that perhaps something particularly extraordinary will come to you in your dreams.

these are the late night hours that i enjoy. other people be damned. all i need right now is my paper, pen and mind.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

i had a dream you moved to san deigo...but only for 2 to 8 weeks...

em.

Victoria said...

that continues to crack me up. "eh, if i like it, i'll stay for eight weeks. if not, two will do."

somehow, i have a feeling that it would be more along the eight-week line ...