My enforced break from all things computer seem to be taking their toll on my ability to string a sentance together on my blog. It has now been over a week since computer and therefore internet access was easy due to the terminal break down of my laptop and also to the fact that any access to the computer is meant to be restricted to writing my dissertation. Luckily no writers block there, though I need to get my finger out if it is to be done on time (7600 words and another at least 7500 to go and maybe more).
Usually if I am struggling to think of something to write about I just read other people’s blogs and websites and something strikes a cord and away I go. This is not something that can be done in 5 minutes flat though, and really I haven’t had the opportunity or time for any aimless (or aimfull if that were a word) surfing. I am now ready to buy a new laptop but the wish to buy the right one at the right price is kind of slowing down the decision making process. Maybe I should just go and get one and be done with it, but well £450-500 is a lot of money (about what I plan to spend) and I don’t really want to make a mistake on this one.
Why are teenage boys so messy? That is today’s question. I am currently sitting surrounded by school books and papers, other peices of paper which appear to have varying levels of importance, drinks cans, an over flowing bin, clean clothes which he hasn’t yet put away and may not be clean for too much longer. Having said that, I was reasonably messy myself, but in a much cleaner way I am sure. This room is practically a health hazzard and if I was any kind of mother I would get my marigolds out now and start cleaning. Instead I think I will write a thousand words or so on my dissertation and keep my eyes to the front and on the screen.
So much for writers block – there is always something to get you going isn’t there?
Comments on: "Struggling with bloggers block" (5)
I know what you mean regarding teenage boys and messy bedrooms. My goodness I ventured into 17 year olds hell hole last week and regretted it for the next few days. I found dirty and clean clothes mixed together various empty yoghurt pots with mould growing nicely…loads of plates and dishes and many other things too revolting to mention. I sympathize.
Enjoy your blog by the way from an over worked and underpaid community nurse
My teenage stepdaughter could put all your boys to shame I think. Can’t see her floor, nail varnish remover has taken off most of the paint on her windowsill. When you can see the carpet it is burnt from hair straighteners and marked with a million powders and potions. Food is left to mold on plates so long it has to be sand blasted off….getting the picture?
By the way, your blog and Euan Semple’s talk inspired me so much that i’ve started my own blog on tiesthatbind.wordpress.com.
I’ll just say … misery loves company! Glad my son isn’t the only one! I hated it when my mom forced me to clean my bedroom so I don’t make him clean his very often.
I do, however, make him clean his bathroom once a week. I’m mean like that! Ha.
Hi, found your comments on why teenage boys are so messy amusing. Let me tell you something, ALL boys are messy. LOL. I have 2 kids and they just leave their stuff all over the place. The wife keeps ‘yelling’ at them day in and day out to keep their things in order but she might as well ask for world peace cos that would be so much easier to achieve. And btw,m just go out and buy that laptop. The longer you wait, the more ancient the specifications become. Have a nice day.
Glad that other teenagers are just like mine! Thanks for your comments everyone. You will be pleased to know that I have chosen the laptop, reserved it and am off to collect it later. Great news Clive, will have a good look later when I am back on line properly!