I know it's been a long time since I've blogged. And for those of you following me, I thank you and I give you my apologies for not having blogged in so long. Truth is, I haven't had much to blog about. I've been outlining new story ideas; editing other's works and cleaning out old "stuff" that's just been weighing me down (actually, I believe most would call it "purging"). Through all of that, I've come out with a much lighter feeling, emotionally, mentally and physically. It's hard to describe, but I'm much more content in and with my life than I have been in many, many years. And I've realized a few things over the past few weeks.
I wake up and don't mind going to the job that I have. I don't mind the work that I do. True, I'd rather not have to work and wish I could stay home and write at any time, but for the job I do, I don't mind it at all. I enjoy coming home and being able to relax, whether it be reading, writing or simply watching TV and not thinking or worrying about the job and what I have to do the next day. Overall, things are very well with me. Sure, I could stand to be in better health (i.e., lose a lot of weight, primarily), but I'm thankful for the health I do have.
When I started this blog, I set out to write every weekend. Then, I asked, why? Do I have to write every weekend? No. Do I have to write at any set time? Not really. But for a writer trying to build a platform, it's important to write on a steady basis to show a potential agent that I can write and, hopefully, write well. So, my new goal is to write twice a month. I feel that for me, that's much more doable and reasonable.
We may be three months into the new year, but there's never a deadline or time limit for renewing, rewriting, reinventing the goals and dreams we have for our lives. Until next time!
jackie
