So not only could you not hit the goal you created, realistically thinking you could get it, the fact that you couldn't get it means you're an even bigger failure in your own eyes.
Time gets taken from you. There's no stopping it. What's worse is when you realize it.
Turns out, when your country is comfortable putting kids in cages, your writing spirit can be ripped out of you.
Write the next thing. Write the next thing. Fix it up. Send it out. Write the next thing.
I usually walk away from con feeling more inspired and ready to work than I do all year. Then, then next day comes.
Fifth Draft 