Take the CD-RW out of the drive and use it the way it was intended: As a drink coaster.
Once your liquid refreshment is properly placed on the coaster, insert a CD-R into the drive and start over. CD-RW discs aren't worth the money. Are you really going to re-write to the disc? Just use CD-Rs instead. You'll save money on discs and Advil.
Actually, I do re-use them.