Job vs. Writing

Let me say first that I really enjoy my job. I work at a 911 center. It is never the same two days in a row. We dispatch three different police agencies, occasionally work with our state patrol, two different ems services, and the fire department. We answer emergency calls and non-emergency calls. It is not an easy job. I have taken calls that have broken my heart and I have taken some of the most ridiculous calls you can imagine. I've laughed, I've rolled my eyes, and I've cried like a baby. I work 3rd shift and it can make writing difficult. Occasionally, in the quiet of the night, I have time to work on my book, but it's hard. I can be on a roll, but if a 911 line rings or an officer calls on the radio, I have to stop an and answer. Work comes first...especially with a job like mine. If I don't answer the phone, or I miss a piece of radio traffic, it can literally cost someone their life. Third shift throws you off to because it puts you on an opposite schedule from the rest of the world. Did I mention I have kids too? It is hard to carve out time to write, but one of my favorite writers, Yasmine Galenorn, puts up blogs pretty often with tips. I actually started blogging because I was so inspired by some of the things she puts up. She says that you have to make time and have faith in your talent. I'm trying...even if it is in 20 minute increments here and there. Time to get ready for work!