I didn’t attend Nationals this year. Or the year before that. Or even the year before that.

I don’t know why, but I guess I’m just not all that interested. Maybe I should be more enthusiastic. Especially since everyone I know who’s gone has come home happy and inspired.

Or maybe I’m just an all-around grump.

I still enjoy being part of the organization but I’m finding I’m not getting much out of it anymore. Now don’t take that the wrong way. I’m not being a snob or anything. I just think it’s time I spread my wings a little and try to find another local chapter to visit every now and again.

The main problem with that is I usually have my son on the weekends they meet. Which means I’d have no sitter (and I feel aboslutely guilty getting one on my weekend when my time with him is so precious).

And online workshops just don’t cut it for me either. I mean, I love to take them. Don’t get me wrong. But I find the onlie workshop thing promotes the laziness in me. I can take the workshop but never really have to show up or do the homework. You know what I mean?

I do enjoy talking with other writers and learning from them. I find it keeps me motivated and helps boost my level of confidence when it comes to writing. But I also feel like I’m missing something.

Maybe I’ll just go eat another bowl of ice cream and not worry about it. For now. :)