Authors are not such a different species from other hardworking people - when the sun shines, I am so full of excuses as to why I do not need to barricade myself behind the PC that my procrastination can reach epic proportions!
As a writer of high EPIC fantasy, the parallels are kinda funny to contemplate, but I cannot deny that any 'skiving' also rides me like a good guilt trip should do.
In truth, though I love to write, on a day like today, I'd much rather sit in the sun (under my parasol - I know... the paradox maddens) with a good book and a glass of Pims. It's just the way it is.
Hanging out the washing took me way too long today and the chat over tomato plants with the neighbour who's kindly donated me and the family 6 - took... well let's just say that when I looked at the clock, I surprised myself. ;-)
Still, guilt trip or no, the beauty of it is that I cannot stay away from where the action takes place. My imagination will take care of that - and if the spirit is lacking, the buzz of a new sword fight or a savvy twist in the storyline will always drag me back after the sun has set.
I figure it's give and take. I think most things are. The trick is just to realise that you should enjoy that bit of sunshine once in a while and not feel too guilty that you have left your MC hanging in the middle of a bar fight with two elves, one kendar and four dwarves!
Though the prospects of what you might find when you return, could frighten you something rotten, it's ok to kick back when you need to.
And besides... your MC will be alright. The Kender will DEFINITELY be okay. Oh... and so will you. :-)