When the Writing is Not Fun

I have been writing for a couple of days now.  Unfortunately, the writing has nothing to do with my book, and I think, it is making me nauseous.

I have a post-tenure review, which means I get to be evaluated (add your own synonym) every four years.  The portfolio is due tomorrow, and like a bad student, I waited until this weekend to put it together.  The problem is that I have little energy right now, and frankly, don't feel like rattling off about all the wonders of my teaching.  (I am on page six of my teaching techniques and will not write more than another paragraph.)

In some ways, this reminds me of having to develop a large ego for writing, at least some writers do.  That is not my cup of tea by any means, and some of the best writers I have met and admired were not full of themselves.  In fact, arrogant writers, even very good ones, annoy me.  Conceited people in general, get on my last nerve.  

So, here's to some preferred writing humility.   

My writing advice for the day is to take a nap and watch something mindless, maybe the strong adjectives and verbs will follow.