I made a compromise: a full time job that does have summers off, and summers are where the bulk of novel writing happens now.
And... the last few summers have been filled with health emergencies.
I'm luckier than most, I see it. But it's still frustrating to me when my plans are thwarted.
Well then, after some back and forth, it's been decided that they'll be going in after my kidney stone to shoot it with lasers, so my fourth surgery for a kidney stone happens next week.
At least I'm on summer break and have the time off, but I'm dreading the pain and recovery.
Me, "if this is true..."
The internet promptly doesn't read the 'if' and proceeds to lecture me about the alternatives to the 'if.'
It often feels like a lot of people just assume you're an idiot while not reading the actual words you put down, and it makes one feel... certain ways... lol
"IF!"