This completely falls under the heading of “first world problems,” but I’m starting to think I may have bitten off more than I can chew this year.
I’m hoping to (a) re-read all of Stephen King’s books (62 to go), (b) keep up with all my TV shows and add a few more, (c) work on the AFI/Oscar/Independent Spirit Awards project* and, oh, yeah, keep up with review books and the book new releases I want to read that I didn’t get for review.
My reviews are scheduled a little in advance, but not THAT far in advance. Which means there’s a chance that sometime soon (as early as Sunday, but hopefully later than that), there will come a morning when there is no new KellyVision post.
And I get that this is pressure I’ve put on myself. But I’m trying to just do my best and when there isn’t a new entry, that will be okay.
Ultimately, I’m trying to remember that this is my hobby. I take it seriously, but ultimately, if I miss a day, the world won’t end. If I don’t read over 300 books this year, the world won’t end.
So here’s where I am now: after Blockade Billy, I’m going to focus on my review books for a bit. And I’m going to give myself permission to not have a post up every day.
* = this year, I wanted to watch all the best picture nominees (which will be announced tomorrow), watch all 10 of the AFI’s best of 2012 list (7 done), watch half of the movies on the AFI best of lists from 2001 until 2009, watch half of the AFI’s best musicals list (I’ve seen six of 13 needed to do half), watch half of the movies on the AFI’s 10 best of 10 genres list, watch half of the Independent Spirit Award winners (I’ve seen seven of the 14 needed to do that), and watch the rest of the AFI best of TV picks from 2001 until 2010. So that’s not a small amount of movies and TV, although there is some overlap.
Better to be behind and sane then keeping up and neurotic. Maybe schedule yourself a few days a month that you PLAN to take off, however many you think is reasonable (like the 2nd and 4th Friday) so that you don’t feel guilty or worry you’re doing too much or too little? Take care of yourself!
Good idea! I may use that. :)
I can’t do the following so I really don’t mean to sound accusatory in my questions. I’m just curious. Because I can’t unless I really try or take notes. The minute I put a book down and have to talk to people, I lose whatever was in my head about what I just read.
How do you remember all the details about many of the books you’ve read? For instance, do you remember a plot when someone mentions a book that you read 9 months ago? When looking at your bookshelf, do you see a book and remember the bits&pieces and nuances of the plot that you liked? Is it the writing of a review that helps cement it in your brain?
With all due respect, I’m so curious how that works in your mind. Everytime I finish a book I liked, I get sad and worry the next one I read won’t be as good. It’s hard for me. I need time to mourn and obsess.
I do my review right after and I try and take notes if there’s something I know I want to mention.
If it’s a book I really love, I remember it. Otherwise, the details do get fuzzy. But that’s true for movies too.
Absolutely! Give yourself a break. I love all your goals, by the way. And if you don’t have a post one day, I know I can always track you down to talk books :) You are great and I love your blog!
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Thanks, Steph! And yes, you can always find me. :)