I had a bit of a breakdown last week and by a "bit" I mean "total". I almost thought I shouldn't share that here, since I am all about motivation and aspiration, but having total breakdowns is part of the program. You don't get anywhere by being stagnant and sometimes a good cry is all …
Tag: learning
So You’re Being a Brat, Let’s Fix That
Is it just me or was last week totally... restless? I've been a brat all week and I can't tell what's causing it. I don't want to blame Mercury, I don't want to blame the weather, I don't want to blame February, I don't want to blame work. There's just something in the air that …
Challenge Accepted. Let’s read Ulysses…
Right before New Year's Eve I did what I was supposed to do. I set a bunch of goals for the next year and then more immediate, mini-goals for the next few months, the next few weeks, etc. I did this. Came out with a pretty long list of projects and items regarding my writing …
Exploring Other Veins of Creativity
As I get more serious about my writing and honing the skills I have, it's important that I find and explore other creative outlets. Writing was once a hobby, something that I did to blow off steam or express myself and now it is work, although it is work that I enjoy, I'm not as …
Lunacy, or, Thank God for Turkey Balls
Let's talk about last Tuesday. I was having one of those nights anyone with a desk job could tell you about. I had exhausted myself at work, but had done so in front of a computer. My brain was just about drained of all its good, smart, creative fluid, but my body was still revving. …
