writing... movies...

[estepheia]

Apparently, I am unable to multi-task. Either I'm a reasonably prolific writer and a crappy mom, or I'm a good mom and good-ish hausfrau (*gag*) and a writer who doesn't write, or, during winter, I'm full time depressed and have to channel all my energy into not throttling anyone in a fit of temper.
Swell.
I have more or less resigned myself to not writing anymore. Maybe things will get better in September, when Toyah goes to school... I will still try to get my WIPs done, but I shall endeavour not to feel frustrated and angry when I don't find the time to work on them. I'll just assume by default that I won't have time write, and rejoice when an opportunity to write springs up unexpectedly. *tries to look determined and not too unhappy.* No use getting upset over things that I can't change anyway.

I visited my second hand dealer but he doesn't have the AtS S5 DVDs yet. I'd like to watch the 5th season again to see if it rekindles the writing groove (I still have a Spangel story that needs a rewrite - a switch from present tense to past tense, among other things, and a better insertion into canon), but I want to watch it with the audio comments on.
Bought The Incredibles and National Treasure instead (not so much 'bought' but swapped them for a few old playstation games).
Toyah bought herself Lilo & Stich (also 2nd hand). Does anyone know the sequel? Is it any good? Number 1 is ever so cute. I expected it to be dull - but was pleasantly surprised. Maybe I'll give the Disney Lama movie a try after all... or not. The trailer sucked. As did the one for the Cow movie... Have to admit that I prefer the Pixar movies to the stuff Disney's been churning out. Call me old-fashioned, but Disney should be cute, saccharine, and suitable for 6-year olds. They should leave fast editing and cartoon-y character design to other studios.

Comments

[willowgreen.livejournal.com]

You're not alone. I can't even keep the house clean (ish) when my kids are home. And I don't have German standards of cleanliness to contend with, either. My daughter started full-day Kindergarten this year, and it has made a huge difference in my ability to do creative work of any kind. But my house is still a pit.

[mahaliem.livejournal.com]

I adore Lilo & Stich. I think part of the reason is that Lilo is not a perfect child by any standards. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the sequel is like.

The Emperor's New Groove (is that the llama story you're referring to?) is very silly. Extremely silly. It doesn't resonate deeply as some of Disney's better offerings, but if you're in a mood for something extremely light-hearted, you may like it. My kids love it, but my family tends to love silliness.

[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

Stitch the Movie is very cute, I think my boy likes it as well as the original.

[that_mireille]

I have the same problem--only it's housekeeping and school, not housekeeping and parenting, that I have trouble juggling with writing. I keep hoping that now (I'm on a more normal schedule, I'll be living alone soon, etc.) I'll be able to balance everything better, but it's not terribly likely....

[willowgreen.livejournal.com]

Oh, one more thing--about Disney movies: Did you see Disney's "Treasure Planet"? All four of us, ranging in age from four to forty-something, loved that movie. I never could figure out why it got such lousy reviews.

[shapinglight]

I'll be very sorry if you don't write, but on the other hand am amazed that you've managed to do so much over the years and keep going so long.

Anything you do write at any time will be very, very welcome, but in your own time.

[rahirah]

The sequel is mostly harmless, and mainly exists as a segue to the TV show. Can't hold a candle to the original, but you probably won't spork your eyes out.

The lama movie, OTOH, is incredibly funny and cute, as long as you forget anything you know about actual Mayan history. *g*