writing

An enlightening blog entry about a musician who decided to follow the 'safe' route and go to university.  These days I have been considering my options while I wait for news from recruiters, whether good or bad, and wonder what it is that I truly want to do with my life. 

Many of my friends and family may not realise that I put the career of an author on hold long ago at the request of my parents.  Their dream was that each of their daughters hold a profession so that they would never want for anything.  The price of a career was marrying later in life than I would have liked (though admittedly I didn't meet my future husband until later in life).  As well as the price of putting my dreams on a purpetual shelf where I could look and admire but I could not touch.  There is a reason that most of my 'scribbles' are from almost a decade ago and somewhere along the way I forgot that I was only aiming to get a profession - for in my childhood mind, I had permission to pursue my dreams only after that stage.

So now as a professional I have opportunities opening up around me and some would think me a fool not to take the offers.  In my 'older age' I have a much higher standard for my quality of life and for the amount of time I have for my family and friends.  For me it was never that work factored as foremost - but instead the relationships that have been tempered by time and experience.  I turn to myself and see my dusty dreams on the shelf and I don't see any reason why i can no longer pursue them.

The dream may be pushed aside for a time, but if you are only listening to the nay sayers then you will never have tried.  As a wise man in my life reminded me - "Don't judge those who try and fail; judge those who fail to try."  If I succeed at most things I turn my hand to (hand eye co-ordination and most memory tests being standard failures) - then it goes to reason taht if I turn my hand to my dreams - that there is in fact the possibility of success.

Given a generous timeline - and a goal - there's always a chance!

Feeling inspired after a talk with my supportive husband and am in the mood for writing.  A new story on my mind and for once - I have nothing to interrupt the momentum!  All I can say is that this will be a long one.Looking forward to this Valentine's weekend.  Not sure what to expect but planning to spend some time with Steph. Nothing else knew to report.  I suppose no news is also good news!

Finally self-published my second book - of which I would like to send the profits to either the Save a Sato organization or the Worchester Animal League (without either of which I would never have written this story).  It's loosely based on what factual details I was able to obtain about Maya's history.  It's a children's book though issues like death and abandonment are featured.  A BIG THANK YOU to Eun-Ah Park for being my editor on this!

Two versions depending on if you want the limited ed. square book featuring a picture of Maya or the text only version of the book... The text version is way cheaper than the other! (under $10.00)

 

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One small step at a time...Am very happy to have finally posted SOMETHING on my storyteller section of this site.  I've dug up several poems and stories I wrote ages ago.  I've many ideas in my head for stories - and hopefully now that the foundation is there, I'll go ahead and get them out.

Began writing a new story, unsure how it will pan out but more than 3000 words down!

Looking forward to my first American Thanksgiving.  Still need to do quite a bit of baking!  Making the usual delicacies to take to Lisa and Julian Rex's house tomorrow.  Visiting Newburyport for a second or third time!

Re: Nanowrimo - failed miserably as have gotten side tracked with reading books, house affairs, hunting for cars, and looking after the gorgeous Maya!  Nevertheless, haven't given up hope yet!