For today's post instead of doing my weekly #BNFF, I've decided to change the tone up a bit and simply share with all of you a little about myself.
My life has been pretty topsy turvy lately...well, at least more so than usual. Ailing family members, family crisis, bouts of depression, uncertainty, fear, and just a general sense of feeling lost and adrift. Things that I've over course faced in the past, just not all at once. I've found myself seeking solace anywhere that would help distract my mind...watching movies, reading & writing.
But even still I found that my spurts of inspiration were often followed by an extended time of reflection. Where I would find myself asking the old cliched questions, "what am I doing?" "am I good enough?" "what makes me think I'm so special?" "am I living up to my true potential?" "am I chasing an unobtainable dream?"...basically the typical spell of self-doubt.
But unlike previous times when these funky downer moods have struck and I find myself feeling doubtful about my writing and whether I've chosen the right path for my life, I quickly throw myself back into the one thing that always reminds me why I love what I love so much.
Reading.
I LOVE to read!! And if I'm honest, I could say just as much as I enjoy writing, maybe more so. Let me repeat. I LOOOOOOVE TO READ! Ever since I was a little girl when all those weird funky looking symbols on the page suddenly started to make sense and a whole world seemed to open up to me. I was hooked. I honestly can't explain how completely necessary books and literature have become to my life.
And if it weren't for one very special person in my life I'm not sure I would even be here writing this post for you today today, let alone writing books of my own. And that special person is my MOM.
Yes. I know it's not Mother's Day yet but I just felt the most powerful urge to send a HUGE thank you to my "mama" for planting the seed that has ultimately influenced and shaped me into becoming the person I am today.
You're the best & I love you very much!!
I have a friend who sadly lost his mother last year and I know that he still feels the loss of her presence. So if you're one of the lucky ones who can still run up and give your mom a BIG smackin' kiss and hug, I firmly suggest you do so ASAP!! Don't take the time you have with those that you care about and love for granted. Call, text, drive/fly for a visit, I don't care how you do it...JUST DO IT!!
*dialing mom now* =)
Happy Writing & Happy Reading!
My life has been pretty topsy turvy lately...well, at least more so than usual. Ailing family members, family crisis, bouts of depression, uncertainty, fear, and just a general sense of feeling lost and adrift. Things that I've over course faced in the past, just not all at once. I've found myself seeking solace anywhere that would help distract my mind...watching movies, reading & writing.
But even still I found that my spurts of inspiration were often followed by an extended time of reflection. Where I would find myself asking the old cliched questions, "what am I doing?" "am I good enough?" "what makes me think I'm so special?" "am I living up to my true potential?" "am I chasing an unobtainable dream?"...basically the typical spell of self-doubt.
But unlike previous times when these funky downer moods have struck and I find myself feeling doubtful about my writing and whether I've chosen the right path for my life, I quickly throw myself back into the one thing that always reminds me why I love what I love so much.
Reading.
I LOVE to read!! And if I'm honest, I could say just as much as I enjoy writing, maybe more so. Let me repeat. I LOOOOOOVE TO READ! Ever since I was a little girl when all those weird funky looking symbols on the page suddenly started to make sense and a whole world seemed to open up to me. I was hooked. I honestly can't explain how completely necessary books and literature have become to my life.
And if it weren't for one very special person in my life I'm not sure I would even be here writing this post for you today today, let alone writing books of my own. And that special person is my MOM.
You're the best & I love you very much!!
I have a friend who sadly lost his mother last year and I know that he still feels the loss of her presence. So if you're one of the lucky ones who can still run up and give your mom a BIG smackin' kiss and hug, I firmly suggest you do so ASAP!! Don't take the time you have with those that you care about and love for granted. Call, text, drive/fly for a visit, I don't care how you do it...JUST DO IT!!
*dialing mom now* =)
Happy Writing & Happy Reading!
Reading is a wonderful outlet for me, too, Blaire! Keep that chin up and know we're all here for you. *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteI love this :) I'm so going to run and give my mama a hug today!
ReplyDeleteLove my mom and I'm not shy about telling her.
ReplyDeleteRemember you have people out there cheering for you. And I'm one of them. :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom was one of the most important people in my life. I miss her everyday. Reading and writing are wonderful outlets. I hope things get easier for you. On a happy note, I gave you an award over at my blog.
ReplyDeleteyou are a wonderful daughter and friend not many can say that there best friend is also your daughter its wonderful and relationships should be charished you really dont know how long you will have them love you stay focused and remember to find joy in all that you do life is too short not to.
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