My as of yet "Untitled" book

The good news? This business with my computer hasn't derailed me from my novel.  I am just finishing up chapter 7 and thinking about chapter 8.  I can't say it's all going swimmingly, it's a brutal process and I mean to see it through.  Who knew following passion could be so draining.

After the initial research I did of mid 19th century San Francisco, I was bursting with ideas for my characters.  Future storylines, characters, plots that I plan to explore in a series that I hope will result in the completion of this first attempt.  Speaking of... this first attempt has been one of the hardest things I've ever done.  They say that if you're a real and true writer, you HAVE to write.  Nothing is more important to you. 

(Waving emphatically)

Um, what if there are other HAVE's that supercede that one?  What if I have clothes to fold, or my best friend is calling to talk about nothing for the next hour, I have to play with my cat, there's a chapter in Amanda Quick's latest novel to read, etc.  Does the need to write have to replace all the others in order for me to be a legitimate writer?

God, I hope not.