I've been writing since summer 2014. Again. I wrote in late high school, bits of college, and remnants of early adulthood. Then, alas, life happened. Really, mostly, kids. It was the game changer they said it would be. Then, I heard Penny Kittle. Another game changer. She spoke to my soul and articulated all the ideas and emotions and convictions floating helplessly in my head and heart for so long. Now, because of her, I write again.
Since, there have been countless times when I am struck by the urge to put words down. To somehow describe the indescribable. Occasionally, I have written something I kinda liked! Other pieces I have repeatedly returned to with despair. Trying to write the words fitting for the love of my life, for example, has not yet worked out. More tears than words seem to flow, especially when combined with thoughts of our children. Those words are stuck in the revision process, looping. Yet, I persist. I want to do this. I want to show my students what it looks and feels like. I want to write my heart.
So, here it is! The first post. Cross your fingers... And send your encouragement and tips! I will need ALL the help I can get!
Since, there have been countless times when I am struck by the urge to put words down. To somehow describe the indescribable. Occasionally, I have written something I kinda liked! Other pieces I have repeatedly returned to with despair. Trying to write the words fitting for the love of my life, for example, has not yet worked out. More tears than words seem to flow, especially when combined with thoughts of our children. Those words are stuck in the revision process, looping. Yet, I persist. I want to do this. I want to show my students what it looks and feels like. I want to write my heart.
So, here it is! The first post. Cross your fingers... And send your encouragement and tips! I will need ALL the help I can get!
This is kind of nerdy but getting to read your post is like getting to meet a famous author before they are famous. In this early stage they are still humble, kind and will be your friend but secretly you know in your heart of hearts they are going to go and make it HUGE. Making millions of dollars and living the rock star life........ but for know you don't worry about losing the person to all the fame and glory, for now you sit back and try to soak up as much knowledge as you can and just thank them for being your FRIEND!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing these, this is part of my diabolical place to take over the word by absorbing some of the genuineness that is Donna Friend!!!
Woah, who is Steve? He seems like a cool guy.
ReplyDeleteSteve you seem pretty chill. U write?
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