Ernest Ortiz Writes Now

cabinfever

I view myself mostly introvert. The comfort of home and being alone in nature recharges my batteries. My wife is also an introvert and more so than me. She often jokes as being a fungus.

As an introvert, I do a lot of writing at home: at the dining table, on the toilet, and under the covers while everyone is asleep. At first, this seems like a good thing. Less distractions and less likely to spend money on coffee and such.

But there comes a time when even the quiet starts to be the main distraction. Instead of your thoughts telling you what to write, it’s telling you that “all work and no play makes [your name] a dull boy/girl.” Writing is not just about writing your feelings and thoughts, it’s also about your experiences.

And you can’t write about your experiences if you’re stuck inside the house all the time. There’s a reason why “touching grass” is a thing. Otherwise, you’ll go crazy.

So take your writing wherever and whenever with you go. Your pencil/pen and notebook are your constant companions. Treasure the adventure.

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