Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Starting Somewhere

So I answered the last question from my blog by sketching a page before bed last night. I'm going to draw at least a page a day. It was really rough and almost painful to look at but I figure the solution to bad drawing is more drawing.

I'm also determined to alternate nights between playing WoW and working on a creative project, whether it be a webcomic, a graphic novel with a friend, or a Neverwinter Nights campaign. I'm afraid if I try to squeeze both in a night I'll just default to playing and never get anything done. With my mentality if I schedule something there's greater chance I'll accomplish it.

I'm also going to map a route in the neighborhoods around my place and start running again. I miss the energy, endorphins, and general clarity I seemed to gain from exercise. I seem to have better mental health when I'm in better physical health. Stupid science.

It's like your parents nagging you about something as a child and growing up to realize they were right when you're an adult.

2 comments:

Randy said...

That last sentence is so true. DW has been yearning to play the piano the past couple of years, something she always enjoyed but that she dropped when our kids were born. So on Wednesday we purchased a piano. I'd actually like to play the thing myself, so I will be taking beginner's lessons. My mom made me take lesons as a kid, and I dropped them at the first opportunity.

Jer said...

Randy - Funny how things are more appealing when they're your own decision rather than being told to do them. Good luck with the piano lessons!