If you're like me, then you've been guilty of uttering those words at some point in your life. As adults, most of us recognize that "the movies" and Hollywood are anything but realistic and yet we often find ourselves comparing real life situations to our favorite blockbusters - or at least I do. Well, according to films, if they can be trusted, every true writer needs a solitary cabin and long weekends away to spark creativity and pen their latest and greatest works. Bear in mind I'm thinking more Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give than James Caan in Misery. Regardless, I decided if I was going to take this speaking and writing career seriously, then I too, needed a "writer's weekend." The problem is, I don't have a cabin to escape to, so I had to think outside the box. After much searching, I decided a bed and breakfast in New Mexico was close enough to a cabin in the mountains, so here I am at El Paradero in Santa Fe.
I arrived at my destination around 2:45 in the afternoon and checked in to my room. I was informed that afternoon tea and desserts took place from 3:30 to 4:30, so while I waited for the goodies to be served, I decided to jump right in and start writing. I worked on my testimony (which was really more revising than writing) until 3:30 when I ventured out of my room to check out the dessert selection. If the friendly service and cozy atmosphere hadn't already sold me on this place, the afternoon lemon squares and chocolate cake certainly would have! Seriously, this flour-less chocolate cake is SINFUL! I have no doubts that I will be returning to Midland a few pounds heavier than when I left. Thankfully I brought my running shoes, so maybe I can cancel out some of these calories. If only typing were an aerobic workout!
My plans for the evening include dinner at a nearby restaurant - probably the first one I happen upon that looks promising and affordable, then back to my room to start a fire in the wood-burning fireplace and more writing. I will post more details and pics about my "writer's weekend" tomorrow so stay tuned!
I arrived at my destination around 2:45 in the afternoon and checked in to my room. I was informed that afternoon tea and desserts took place from 3:30 to 4:30, so while I waited for the goodies to be served, I decided to jump right in and start writing. I worked on my testimony (which was really more revising than writing) until 3:30 when I ventured out of my room to check out the dessert selection. If the friendly service and cozy atmosphere hadn't already sold me on this place, the afternoon lemon squares and chocolate cake certainly would have! Seriously, this flour-less chocolate cake is SINFUL! I have no doubts that I will be returning to Midland a few pounds heavier than when I left. Thankfully I brought my running shoes, so maybe I can cancel out some of these calories. If only typing were an aerobic workout!
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