The really sad thing is I can't seem to write when I do have free time. I left work expecting that I'd take the two months to write, but wound up doing everything else under the sun instead. Very restful, not at all what I actually wanted.

It's not about the time for me - it's totally about the inclination. I expect to hate my work, so I'd rather not face it. For writing, and editing I like, I make time - it keeps me sane in the workplace, because one simply can't do science all day day in and day out - it will pour out of your ears. There's always more work. I, at least, need to step away and express myself in other means for a bit.

It's good that you kept those notes - it'll help you understand your process in the future.