Brainstorming Gives Me a Headache
Posted: Friday, July 03, 2009
by Michelle Mackin
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I was taught that when I wanted to write creatively that I needed to write down my thoughts and run with it. They called it brainstorming and I am not so sure that you would want me to do that today. Brainstorming gives me a headache. Allow me to explain.
This morning I woke up brainstorming an article for SearchWarp. I just knew that I had to write something new and exciting. So, off to my computer I dashed. But, when I turned on my computer, I realized that I had to have my morning coffee with hazelnut before I got started. So, I went into the kitchen to start the coffee. While I was taking the trash out, I noticed that the rose garden needed to be watered so I went to get the hose and noticed that the sprinkler was still attached, so I watered the lawn and decided to pick some weeds.
It was only then that I remembered that I had neglected to start the coffee. Therefore, I went back into the kitchen, poured some water in Mr. Coffee, and went into the cupboard to get the coffee grounds, when I realized that I would need to buy some more coffee soon. So, I added it to my shopping list, along with butter, and sugar, and flower, soda, water, soap, canned goods, bread, cereal and other items.
When I finished making out my shopping list I knew that I would have to shower before I went to the store, so into the shower I went. When I was done with my morning shower I remembered that I had left the sprinkler running on the lawn so I went to turn it off and remembered that I needed to water the rose garden.
While I was watering the rose garden I noticed how beautiful the flowers looked and thought of how nice a bouquet would look on my kitchen table so I went to get some scissors to clip some blossoms. But, while I was retrieving the scissors I noticed some mail that I had not yet opened, so I opened it and found some bills that needed to be paid. So, I got out my checkbook and started writing out payments.
It was only then that I remembered that I had started the coffee, so I went into the kitchen to get a cup, but Mr. Coffee had already gone cold. I was about to start a fresh part of coffee, but remembered that the water was still running in the rose garden. I was about to turn off the water in the garden, but remembered that the laundry needed to be put into the dryer. I was about to put the laundry into the dryer and remembered that I was brainstorming an article for SearchWarp.
So, I went back to my computer and was about to start typing when I realized that it was about lunchtime and I had not eaten all day, so I went back into the kitchen to get something to eat. It was then that I realized I had a furious headache, so I went to get some aspirin, which I had neglected to put on my shopping list.
That is when it occurred to me that brainstorming gives me a headache.
Michelle Mackin is a pastor's wife. While working in business and bookkeeping she is a mother of three and grandmother of three. While her first desire is to serve the Lord, she also loves music, puzzles, lakes and the ocean. Michelle has no time to get bored. To read other articles go to Wordcasters, http://blogzorg.ning.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Hi Michelle,Wonderful article. You had me laughing. I'm wondering if you finished your shopping and picked up that aspirin.Love ya,MarkThank you Mark!Yet we all know that you see my silliness everyday. I am glad you laughed again. And no, I forgot the aspirin because something else caught my attention.Love you,Michelle
Michelle, you made me laugh out loud! I can identify completely! Good article.Thank you Lorrie,I wish I could say this was something new, but I would be fibbing. I can be completely distracted at any given moment.Love, hugs and blessings,Michelle
Michelle - you have written a lot of amazing articles, but I do have to say, this is your most clever. I laughed as I could relate. You wrote it well and painted a wonderful picture of yourself running around the house like a mad woman. Very well done! Kudos to you!!!!!!!!!!! Big hugs and smiles, TThanks T!I guess the secret is out. I am definitely a mad woman. This is just an everyday thing for me.Love, hugs and blessings,Michelle
Oh Michelle, this is hilarious! I could see you running about, here and there, frantic one second and calm the next then back to frantic. Well, you got the article written and it's good to see you in print, once again! LOL Blessings this day!
Hugs and love,
Avis
Thank you Avis!Yes, you got my number. Do you have a spycam in my home? LOL. Also, I am not sure how much I will be in pen for now as there is a lot of other things going on right now. I am glad you laughed and enjoyed the article.Love, hugs and blessings,Michelle
hi michelle,this was a wonderful article. very clever, and true to life. it was great how you were able to write down every little thing that happened. it was almost like a play. i really enjoyed it.my best to you,sueThanks Sue!You mean it wasn't a play? I had to write something funny with all that is going on. Laughter is a good medicine.Blessings,Michelle
Great article. Well done.Don't worry I never brainstorm I find it boring and it wastes time that could be spend doing it.Thank you Connor,I am glad you enjoyed it. Maybe soon I will start posting articles again. I especially like writing ones that are humorous. You want a good laugh, try "Husbands, Headaches and Aspirin.I have also enjoyed reading your articles. They are well written with good information. I apologize that I haven't commented. It has been a bit of a rough year. Oh well, this too shall pass.Blessings,Michelle
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