Memorial Day, Freelance Writing, and More
Who all is working today? Even though it is Memorial Day, I am sure that some of my fellow freelance writers are sitting at their computer getting some work done. Personally, I am going to work a few hours today just so I am not too far behind when tomorrow comes around.
I always find it difficult to take a day off; even if it is a holiday and most of my clients are not in the office. For me, this is a great time to get ahead and hopefully catch up on some secondary tasks that have been lingering on my to-do list for entirely too long. With that being said, it is always a good idea to take off some time during the holidays. After all, Memorial Day is a great holiday because it is warm outside, at least where I live, and friends and family are having cookouts, etc.
If you are working today, good for you. But before you think about putting in a full eight hours, you may want to step away from your computer and have some fun. After all, holidays are few and far between during the summer months. You might as well take advantage of them while you can!
May 26th, 2008 at 11:40 am
This is a holiday in the UK too, so it’s very quiet, though it’s not a holiday where I am. Rather than waste the opportunity, I am doing a couple of things so I don’t get too far behind. It’s at a less frantic pace than usual, though.
May 26th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I’m working! I’ve been reading your site, Chris, for about a year. Recently I’ve jumped (well, swan-dived actually) headlong into a freelancing setup. I acquired my first client that gives me about 10-20 articles per week. Got to get 12 done by this Friday - don’t want to be late!
Besides, it’s raining in Oregon. Blah.
Thanks for all your tips & encouragement, Chris!
May 26th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I’m working too! I have a busy schedule this week, so not putting in some time today would surely catch up with me by the end of the week.