My alarm went off at 4:45 am, but I was already awake.
I had first opened my eyes at 3:12 am.
Squinting at the clock across the room, I was sure that I had missed it. I gave a sigh of relief that I had not, and then also silently swore because I had awoken so early.
My alarm was set for 4:45 am because I needed to get up to start the Zoom for my Wake Up & Write group. For the month of March, many of my Time to Write writers are coming together first thing in the morning to silently write together. Just us, our writing, and our coffee.
From 5:00 until 6:00 AM Central time, my writing friends popped in and out of our Zoom. Some spent the entire hour. Others just a few minutes.
They came from far and wide -- places like Ghana, Cambodia, and Canada -- where it wasn't quite as early as it was for me. (Thank goodness that I'm naturally an early riser.)
Today was just our first day, but I think I'm going to like this Wake-Up & Write time. There's just something about starting my day with quiet writing time alongside my friends, knowing that I've begun the day with a win.
At 6:00 am CT, my alarm sounded again. It was time to stop.
"Good morning, writers," I gently announced to bring our time together to a close.
We all smiled at each other, took a few seconds to say hello, logged off, and began the business of the day.
What a warm way to help each other to build a habit and make time for writing. Amazing that your brain is able to function so early in the morning. :)
ReplyDeleteI have always been a night owl writer-- a habit I developed decades ago writing all those papers in college. It makes mornings in March a bit challenging sometimes! #WorthIt Enjoy your group!
ReplyDeleteFirst ... so happy to see your face and hear your voice. I love SOL March for reconnecting. I too love early morning writing -nothing like it. Look forward to connecting this month.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift you are giving and getting with your Wake up and Write group! Other people, other writers play such a essential role to each other! I love the pace of this slice - slow, yet purposeful!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a brilliant idea to Wake up and Write! There is so much power when you realize that others are writing with you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fantastic way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteMaking time to write in the morning has been a game changer for me and I'm so glad you are empowering others to do the same. It's so low stakes and you're right it is a welcoming start to the day. I enjoyed reading your perspective on this -- glad I'm not the only one who wakes up well before the alarm when I'm excited and curse it when I can't necessarily go back to sleep. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteBecause it was my night I was a little more awake and I am sooooooo grateful you are doing these sessions so I can write with you all again. There is magic to the writing together even on Zoom. I love when writing can bookend my day!
ReplyDeleteI am planning to try to get to some of the time for some of the morning writing. Many mornings I have classes at 5:30am so I can't be there for that half of the hour, but I will try to get there for the first part some mornings. It sounds like a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to join at some point:) I have to leave my house by 7:10 to get to school on time, but this is definitely on my radar!
ReplyDeleteI can only join for a short time, but I absolutely love it. It's a great way to start the day!
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