On my way home from yoga this morning I planned to stop and get a diet Pepsi from the corner gas station. I know what you're thinking: Is 44 ounces of artificially sweetened, dyed and caffeinated carbonation really the best way to end a morning of strength training, and meditation? Personally, I think it is. Though I do try to scale it back to 32 ounces some days. Yoga is all about balance. And I walk away from it as relaxed as a jelly fish, so to balance that out and get back a healthy amount of anxiety and tension, I drink Pepsi (It makes perfect sense in my mind). But I digress ... The point I'm trying to make is that this morning I was thinking about my book, and I drove right past the gas station. Right past it! I didn't even realize until I got home what I'd done. There was not shaking, no automatic turning into the parking lot, no cold sweats or salivating when I saw the Chevron sign. There was nothing. My point? Apparently writing is stronger than anything, even classical conditioning. Take that Pavlov.
***Update*** I just added that image and about sprinted to my car.
9 comments:
Haha! Writing is therapeutic in many ways, isn't it? And so is insert-must-have-soda-here. :)
I wonder if it works the same way with chocolate?
Ha ha ha! Too funny, Candice! :-)
Ha! You are hilarious. I always zone out thinking about my books. I don't mean to, it just happens! ;)
You're funny :-)
I didn't think it was possible, but I think I'm even more fond of you after reading this post. :)
Also, your Pepsi=Balance logic is clearly wise and scientifically sound.
Lol. All I have to say is: Ew. Diet.
Haha, awesome. Sounds like you're in "the zone" and I can't wait to read it! :)
I drink Diet Coke all times of the day, so I understand.
I've daydreamed about my characters and missed turns, exits, you name it.
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