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Tuesday
And so, as become my habit of late, I herewith begin an entry in mid-month. You know, it's not for lacking (interesting? profound? weird?) thoughts in my head. It's not that I've absolutely nothing to write about -- it is, perhaps, that there might be...too much. Simply too many random coruscating thoughts and opinions of things bouncing around in my skull. Grabbing at them and putting them into some sort of (coherent?) order is just...well...bit more than my limited patience wishes to devote to the task. Usually, I reserve such bits for a paper journal (and, no, I haven't been scribbling in one lately. sigh). Ah, well -- no more excuses. Onward.
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In April of this year, Alex quit her office-scullionry job to pursue her dream: writing. Fortunately she has an understanding husband with a good, stable job, making this a somewhat easy transition financially. Not knowing precisely what to actually aim for writing-wise, Alex began this writing journal. Certainly nothing new to the Web, the info highway being quite clogged as it is with all manner of web journals and the like. But Alex's entries are innocently honest -- and inspiring. She begins each day singing "Rockin' Robin." She combats the de rigueur writer's block by doing something as mundane as frying bacon. Alex is a woman with only one plan: Become a published writer. Ah, but what to write? Magazine articles, a novel (several novels)...? It takes a bit of settling, but Alex finally gets down to work. Alex is a kindred spirit and her struggle is every writer's struggle. As you tour each entry, you find familiar furniture. And, yes, Alex reminds us that we are not the only ones who feel this way. There are others, like Alex, trying to get the words out. Trying to get the professional attention we hope we deserve. Not having to call full-time writing a "dream" any longer. Thanks, Alex, for the reminder. You go, girl!
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