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  • May. 17th, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Spain
Much improved these last two days. I've even been writing well.

But damn, even a few days of being laid low puts me so far behind...

My life and career have developed a frightening momentum. I remember once, when I was out in Hollywood, someone described working on a weekly television series as being akin to madly laying rails as the locomotive roars full steam up the tracks just behind you. I'm not in Hollywood anymore, but life still feels like that some days. Lose a day here and a week there, and suddenly that damn train is rolling over you.
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[info]misstopia wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 05:56 am (UTC)
"There is no failure except in no longer trying." Best of luck.
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[info]nycfalcon wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 05:59 pm (UTC)
I disagree. Giving up is sometimes the best you can ever desire.

"Luke, let go."
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[info]syneiam wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:08 am (UTC)
Even though, I'm glad to see that you're feeling better! That's the most important thing, isn't it? :)

Take care~~
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[info]xray_studios wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:17 am (UTC)
"Lose a day here and a week there, and suddenly that damn train is rolling over you."

I've tried to explain this state of being to family members for years, but never with great success. A world without paid sick leave is a strange world for many people.
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[info]skellington1 wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 11:10 pm (UTC)
I have paid sick leave and still understand it. When your work isn't easy to pass on, it's all there, piling into a giant work mountain for when you get back. Same with vacation...lots and lots of vacation time, but no time it's safe to *use* it.
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[info]dkountz81 wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:18 am (UTC)
I'm glad you're feeling better, I hope you don't let the TV show get to you and stress you out.
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[info]devmea89 wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:18 am (UTC)
quickest ive ever been able to comment. also being sick does suck when you live a hectic life
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[info]laughingfalcon wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:19 am (UTC)
I can relate to that! I'm glad to hear your health is improving. Don't stress yourself about what you can't do when you aren't feeling well. When you recover you will be able to tackle it better. Best Wishes.
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[info]thebadlady wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:25 am (UTC)
Have dany and rickon's twinns to be found a later date. :D
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[info]rmdansak wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:43 am (UTC)
well if you're referring to Dance...
Cheer up... if there was a train it would've run over you two years ago. ;-)
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[info]tom_gladius wrote:
May. 21st, 2009 12:48 am (UTC)
Re: well if you're referring to Dance...
Zing!

hehe
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[info]alice_the_raven wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 08:06 am (UTC)
Glad you're feeling better!

Don't let the momentum make you sick though. :)
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[info]hotclaws wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 08:20 am (UTC)
I've just started re-reading Songs of Fire and Ice and I cannot help but see Robert as Brian Blessed.
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[info]imadra_blue wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 08:57 am (UTC)
I'm stuck in my senior year of college, and I know this feeling well, even if it is over academic papers and honors theses, rather than novels. I wish you luck with the writing, sir!
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[info]hippoiathanatoi wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 09:00 am (UTC)
Good to hear that you're feeling better, George. :)
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[info]bojojoti wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 09:17 am (UTC)
Glad you are recuperating. Shall we bribe the engineer to throttle down for a bit?
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[info]kythsharrie wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 10:56 am (UTC)
Deep breath... exhale.

Go through the list of Things To Do one step at a time.

We'll be waiting. Your health comes first.

Oh and who do we send the dynamite to so we can blow up the train?
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[info]madduane wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 06:05 pm (UTC)
but...
the payroll's on that train...
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[info]baliniris wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 11:24 am (UTC)
Good Thougths
Glad you feel better good Sir, and I truly empathize with you.
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[info]dferguson wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 11:53 am (UTC)
Glad to hear that you're feeling better.
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[info]dantedellaluna wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 12:18 pm (UTC)
As long as you are having fun and doing what you like, carpe as much diem as you can and who cares how fast it goes.

Its a rollercoaster after all.
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[info]gcbella wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 01:18 pm (UTC)
Glad you are feeling better!
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[info]warforged_hero wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 02:03 pm (UTC)
No doubt. I saw some article about ASoIaF video games the other day. Video games, HBO show, calendars, miniatures, swords, regular editor projects, comics, short stories, and novels.

I don't know how it all gets done.
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[info]skjaere wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 02:44 pm (UTC)
You remind that damn train that it wouldn't exist without you. Deadlines are sort of a fiction, aren't they? I mean, it's not like they're going to refuse to publish your work if it's late, or like the fans won't read it whenever it hits the shelves, right? Take a deep breath and keep on chanting "genius cannot be rushed".
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[info]h_postmortemus wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 09:07 pm (UTC)
Dude, that icon is awesome!
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[info]the12judge wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 02:49 pm (UTC)
I would say there's light at the end of the tunnel, but due to the economic downturn, the light has been turned off. That is all.

:)
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[info]darthparadox wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 03:11 pm (UTC)
Reminds me of the chase scene from one of the Wallace and Gromit films...

Best of luck getting back on track! :D
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[info]saamoa wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 03:40 pm (UTC)
Neil Gaiman
I'm not sure if you saw this, Neils respond to one of your impatient 'fans' waiting for updates on the fire and ice series.

I think Neils comment sums it up, how I can imagine you might have it with this.

http://journal.neilgaiman.com/search/label/George%20R%20R%20Martin

Cheers and thanks for an excellent story so far.
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[info]the12judge wrote:
May. 19th, 2009 03:05 pm (UTC)
Re: Neil Gaiman
"GRRM is not your bitch." That was great. Levitating cats... kinda scary. Thanks for posting that link!
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[info]trystero wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 03:46 pm (UTC)
madly laying rails as the locomotive roars full steam up the tracks just behind you...

Am I the only one getting a Wallace and Gromit flashback here?

Regardless, glad you're feeling better.
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[info]roflcopter_down wrote:
May. 18th, 2009 03:48 pm (UTC)
Look on the bright side! At least Star Trek didn't do any lasting damage to you!
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