Literary Pixie

By Sammy Ginsberg

I am thinking to put on a notice on all my social media profiles that says, I am not answering any messages or checking applications or doing any work (other than working at the bookstore).

Only personal relationships! People can text or call. That’s it! I’m available by no other way! And perhaps I’ll do an airplane mode. Perhaps no computer for a week.

I need a detox. Especially as I will have to be professionally active when I return.

I do have a lot of work to do, but I can stop and take a break for a week! What are my deadlines? Can I wrap things up?

I keep thinking about writing the email to the friend. And haunted by the lines, they died thinking that about me. It’s time to write the letters! To go old school.

I’ve been missing my Grandmas. What is self-created work and what is really work? I see problems and solutions everywhere. My anxiety is a spiral I can’t get out of. The infrastructure and culture of this city, this country, is toxic!!

I will delete the apps on my phone. I’ll figure out how to get back in later! I will sort out all my passwords.

I did it! I deleted Instagram on my phone and made the post. I made it on Instagram and Facebook and LinkedIn and set it up on my email to go out as well!

It feels right. Everything has stopped. Until January 5th. What do I need to do anyway?

Okay. That feels good. Now I can get my work projects wrapped up. And then focus on my relationship inventory and writing letters to people. No work needs to be done until January 5th. What is there to do?

I will write it down. Let’s go!