I've been writing for a number of years now, but never in a consistent manner. My first attempt at a book, written over ten years ago, was very obviously a first attempt, but I learned so much from the whole process. I was sidetracked by life for a while and put my writing on the back burner, but I never gave up on it entirely. I've done three NaNoWriMos now (winning two of them) and have even posted some of my writing online. I never pushed myself to pursue my dream, though, of becoming a published author.
And you know what? That's okay. I used to beat myself up about wasted time, but I'm not going to do that this year. Concentrating on all the what-ifs is always a waste of time. The most important thing is that I am now on the right path. I've rededicated myself to my writing and this time I will not be sidetracked.
To everyone out there who feels badly about having wasted the past week, month, year, decade ... I just want to say it's okay. Forgive yourself, pick yourself up, rededicate yourself and move forward.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2010. A year filled with self-forgiveness and renewed energy ... whatever your dream may be.
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great inspiration, Saoz!! :) And I like the name Suzanna. Somehow I always envisioned your name sounding somewhat like that. :D Sort of a fancy Suzanna.
Thanks for dropping by, Christi. :) Yes, the way people say my name is pretty close to Suzanna (Sue-zin-ya/Sue-zinnia). I even worked with one woman once who called me Suzanna because she just couldn't get past the spelling of my name.
Thank you for your support, Karyn. This will be *both* our years.
Raising a glass to join you ...
That's the spirit! To always move forward.
You should not regret what you didn't do, but try to make the same mistakes, which I think is what you're trying to do.
Good luck!
Thank you for dropping in! :)
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