Returning to Action

Well, things are starting to become clearer in my life now. I got the official news of two of the things I was waiting on about a week ago. That clears the way for me to begin to move on some things, to make some more definite plans for my professional future and to begin some sideline projects I want to do. I've got some other things to wrap up before I really jump into some of those other projects I've got in mind, but things look good for me to start writing more beginning now.

I can let you all know that I really want to get a piece of my fiction writing sent off to a publisher sometime this year. I've got about 3 short stories half-finished and a novel started. It would be really nice when I get one of them finished. Why haven't I finished any of them yet? I'm glad you asked. I didn't finish them because I felt guilty about writing these pieces when I had so many other things that I needed to get done, things I was getting paid to do.

One of the changes I'm making in my life is to set aside some time to do writing everyday; along with setting time aside for exercise, chores, and of course work for the NLA and MWNE. I hate the idea of doing a lot of scheduling for my days, but I really need to if I want to accomplish the things I want to do. I also need to do it so I don't overload myself again. I'll admit I got myself in pretty deep with some commitments recently and I can't do that to myself again.

Things are still going to be a bit chaotic for me for a while, but at least I have my goals to work on and a direction to point my life toward instead of the constant waiting for other people's decisions like I've been doing the past 3 months. I guess it has been like waiting in line for a rollercoaster. You can see that there will loops, turns, and probably some screaming and stomach churning moments - but you can also see the beginning, the end, and track inbetween and you just want the waiting to be over, to get in the car, and head out on that ride.