Marketing for Romance Writers 52 Week Challenge Blog Hop. #MFRWauthor
Week 35.
WOW. Thirty-five weeks have gone by this year? Unbelievable. What have I done with the past thirty-five weeks? Well, for one thing, I’d have to say I’ve been writing about two sexy cowboys. One book went to the editor yesterday while I continue writing the next in the series. Unfortunately, I haven’t been writing here on my blog. I hope you’ll forgive me for being so absent. It’s important for me to do as many posts as I can for #MFRWauthor. Moving on…
Today’s topic is: My Bad Habits.
Do I want to tell the world my bad habits? I guess I’m about to. I might keep a few hidden to remain mysterious.
Let’s start with one: I know I drive my youngest son crazy by doing this, but when he comes over, which isn’t often enough to suit me, I run my mouth like I haven’t talked to anyone in months. I tell him things I’ve already told him. It’s obvious this frustrates him.
I didn’t realize this until a few visits ago when I mentioned how frustrated I am with a neighbor, and that I hope this person moves. I’ve been mentioning this for eleven months now. M’Bad! My son sits up and says, “I can’t wait for her to move, either!” Oops, Mom’s bad habit of repeating things came out again. I apologized and I haven’t done it since.
Bad habit number two: Biting my nails. I do this mostly while stressed. I catch myself doing this while watching bull riding of all things. Huh? I love bull riding, and I get so excited watching it. I stopped biting my nails for a long time, but before I knew it, the bad habit began again.
Here’s number three: I eat too late. It seems from the time I finish dinner, I want to snack the rest of the night. Ugh. Sometimes I snack on Reduced-fat sour cream Pringles or popcorn. I passed up buying Pringles® at my last shopping trip, and I haven’t purchased popcorn in ages, so I’m getting better, but I still look for something before reminding myself I don’t want to SNACK late.
Number four: Well, darn, I sit far too long at a time. Since physical therapy began, I’m more aware of how much I sit without getting up. I’m getting better at it now that I am in an exercise routine for my back. I graduated from physical therapy yesterday. My back and sciatica are better but not cured yet. Being pain-free is a good incentive. This is where I’m stopping. You all don’t need to know every bad habit.
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Thank you kindly.
This is Labor Day Weekend in the United States. Please be safe while enjoying this last long vacation blast before summer ends.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
22 thoughts on “#AmWriting Come On, Stop Doing That! #MFRWauthor Blog Challenge”
Meka James
Nail biting has been on a few lists. It’s a habit I’m trying to break my oldest son of (he’s 14) He has no nail left yet will still bite at them. LOL Moving around is important. I have scoliosis so I have to get up and stretch my back or it’s a bad day.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
After writhing this post, I haven’t bitten my nails. Maybe by facing it head on, I became more aware of it. I’ve seen kids I worked with have nails chewed down like your son. It hurts to have them that short, too. I hope he finds a way to stop. I noticed it on a few lists too. Thanks for visiting, Meka.
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RobinMichaela
I sit too long, too. I also ignore my Fitbit when it tells me to move. Like Alina, I want a treadmill desk one day!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I’d love a treadmill desk, too, Robin. What a great invention! I try to find reasons to make myself get up during the day, like leaving my water bottle in another room, or having to get up to get my external harddrive, etc. Once up, I’m reminded to get moving before settling back down, and I’ll go for a short walk outside. Really short.
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alinakfield
I think sitting too long is an occupational hazard for us authors. I’d really like to get a treadmill desk! Someday!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
What a fantastic idea, Alina. I’d love one too. I remember years ago working in an office where keystrokes were counted, and that made it hard to get up to leave my desk. Now, I have a choice and should take advantage of it.
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Cathy Brockman
We share a lot of the same. I’ve tried everything to cure the nail biting. I hope your back gets better soon
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I don’t like that I bite these darn nails, Cathy. A manicure would stop me temporarily. When I worked at school, I didn’t do this habit then because, well, it was a placed filled with sneezes, coughing, and who knew what else. 🙂 Not that I want to go back to work as a way to stop. My back is getting better slowly but surely. There are days when it feels like I’m back to square one. Must remind myself to be cautious.
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Ed Hoornaert
You bite your nails while watching bull riding? I have to admit, that’s a new one for me. I guess it fits perfectly with the kind of stories you write, though.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Well, that isn’t the only time, Ed. It did sound that way. 🙂 No, I bite my nails at other times, but I’m seriously working on stopping. A manicure would stop me because I wouldn’t want to mess it up after spending the money.
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D. Wallace Peach
That’s not so bad when it comes to bad habits, Mary. And good for you for exercising! That’s wonderful – pat yourself on the back. My writing muse is doubling as a personal trainer and I’ve checked off my first day! Ha ha.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Oh, I’ve met your muse through your blog, Diana. He’s nothing to mess with. LOL. Let’s hope my PT exercises can last. They better if I want the pain to go away. I haven’t done them in two days, so I’m off to a bad start.
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D. Wallace Peach
I’m the last person to lecture on exercise, but let’s both try to stick to it! ❤
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Okay, Diana!
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Linda McLaughlin
I don’t bite my nails, but I’m guilty in the sitting too long and late night snacking habits. Hoping to do better with the snacking soon. Sometimes I remember to set a timer so I don’t sit too long. It helps.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I have set a timer before, Linda, but I usually I don’t remember. It is a good idea though.
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Linda McLaughlin
Yeah, the problem is remembering to set the timer.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Exactly!
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catherinewolffe53
Lol. I enjoyed your bad habits to pieces. They sound so familiar. Wonder where I’ve heard them before?
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hmm, good question, Catherine. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed them. Care to list any? Hehe
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Teagan R. Geneviene
Okay, Mary. But what are your bad habits? 😉 All that sounds normal to me.
I wish my nails would get long enough to bite!
I hope you have a lovely Labor Day weekend. Hugs on the wing!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
They come off as bad to me, Teagan. 🙂 Hah, yeah, my nails could only wish to be long. Believe it or not, I used to be a person who got nails done regularly. I miss those pretty nails. Thank you for visiting today.
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