Hard Decisions
Yes, I've had to make some lately about what I should or am capable of doing.
When I was younger, I drove everywhere to go to conferences and conventions. I flew to places I'd never been before, rented a car to get to the event, or took a shuttle, without any problems at all. I wanted to go so I did.
Hubby and I flew to all sorts of new places--switching airplanes and a couple of times even airlines.
I've slowed down a bit. It's no longer easy for me to dash from one place to another in an airport trying to get to the plane on time. Going to San Antonio the last time, I barely made it and only then because someone saw how distressed I was (thought I was having a heart attack) and put me in a wheelchair and took me where I needed to go at break-neck speed.
My plan was to attend Bouchercon this year, after all it's in Long Beach CA. I sent in my registration and someone asked me to be there roommate. Not only was the hotel expensive, but to get there, I had to fly from Bakersfield to L.A., then catch a shuttle to the Bouchercon hotel. The reservation for the hotel was only for two nights, making it not really worth the hassle of the trip. So I decided not to go. I'm disappointed of course, I won't get to see all the wonderful authors and fans who'll be there.
Another big change is I'll no longer go to book or craft fairs where I have to take a tent and put it up. Hubby has trouble getting around and hauling stuff is out of the question. Yes, it cuts down on a lot of great venues for selling books, like the Springville Apple Festival--but the last one we attended wore us both out.
Fortunately, there are a few places that provide the tents and the tables and within driving distances. I'll be focusing on those these days.
And of course, I love giving talks to groups about writing and/or my books.
As the saying goes, "Getting old is not for sissies," and it does make one make some hard decisions.
Marilyn aka F. M. Meredith
And here we are struggling with our tent.
When I was younger, I drove everywhere to go to conferences and conventions. I flew to places I'd never been before, rented a car to get to the event, or took a shuttle, without any problems at all. I wanted to go so I did.
Hubby and I flew to all sorts of new places--switching airplanes and a couple of times even airlines.
I've slowed down a bit. It's no longer easy for me to dash from one place to another in an airport trying to get to the plane on time. Going to San Antonio the last time, I barely made it and only then because someone saw how distressed I was (thought I was having a heart attack) and put me in a wheelchair and took me where I needed to go at break-neck speed.
My plan was to attend Bouchercon this year, after all it's in Long Beach CA. I sent in my registration and someone asked me to be there roommate. Not only was the hotel expensive, but to get there, I had to fly from Bakersfield to L.A., then catch a shuttle to the Bouchercon hotel. The reservation for the hotel was only for two nights, making it not really worth the hassle of the trip. So I decided not to go. I'm disappointed of course, I won't get to see all the wonderful authors and fans who'll be there.
Another big change is I'll no longer go to book or craft fairs where I have to take a tent and put it up. Hubby has trouble getting around and hauling stuff is out of the question. Yes, it cuts down on a lot of great venues for selling books, like the Springville Apple Festival--but the last one we attended wore us both out.
Fortunately, there are a few places that provide the tents and the tables and within driving distances. I'll be focusing on those these days.
And of course, I love giving talks to groups about writing and/or my books.
As the saying goes, "Getting old is not for sissies," and it does make one make some hard decisions.
Marilyn aka F. M. Meredith
And here we are struggling with our tent.
Comments
You just held out longer than most of us. Some events aren't worth the effort.
JL Greger