Resolutions

I have two writing related resolutions. I'm not much of a resolution maker but this year it seemed appropriate.

1. Read less. I'm a voracious reader. Last year I read about 150 books. I know that the direction to "read more" is a classic piece of advice given to aspiring writers. But I also know that I am keeping myself from getting to my own writing and other things that I would get the same or even greater pleasure from, like playing the piano or exercising or cooking. So I'd really like to read no more than 100 books this year.

2. No knitting before writing. I like to knit. I've knitted since I was a little girl. I've had periods of addictive knitting and years where I've packed all my yarn and needles away. I've been knitting again for the past few months and I need to balance things. So, I'm going to try to limit my knitting to days when I've already gotten some writing done. Let's hope this keeps any hand pain at bay too.