Lost Track of Time but the Process Continues

There comes a time in the writing process when I lose track of the hours spent on any given piece. I spent many more hours researching, looking for some tidbit that might make a story. I finally found just what I needed and it made it easier to begin actually writing and gave some sense of structure to the book. It isn't necessary to write chronologically but I tend to do so. I just now finished what I consider to be the first chapter in this new book. I have approximately ten file folders of printed information to use so far and a fair idea what the next chapter will be. Taking a break for the rest of today and possibly tomorrow to do other needed things. My brain is feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. I may read a few of my printouts but that's about it. Even the seeds planted in the earth rest before sprouting.