This might very well be one of the scariest things I’ve ever done! The idea of writing a blog has been rolling around in my mind for a while now and I guess I’m just at a point where I either need to just do it or forget about it. I suppose it’s kind of obvious which decision I made.
A little while back, I was feeling really frustrated with myself because I had hardly touched a book in ages. Specifically, I hadn’t read a book to myself, I was still reading to my husband but I hadn’t been reading for my own pleasure. The kind of reading where I get lost in a story and fall in love with a new character. The kind of reading where the rest of the world fades away and I don’t even hear my name being called. I missed it, so I made reading a priority again, found some new authors, and renewed my love for books.
Then about a month or so ago, I realized I hadn’t written anything in a long time either. Outside obituaries and funeral announcements at work, I think the last thing I had written was a poem for my parents’ 50th anniversary…last fall. Hard to imagine that I hadn’t put pen to paper in over a year. I missed that too.
I did a search on pinterest, because EVERYTHING is on pinterest, to find some writing prompt exercises. What I found didn’t really work for me and I remembered that one of my favourite CBC radio programs used the Proust questionnaire for a portion of their author interviews. I knew I would need some kind of accountability to keep me on track and facebook seemed like the obvious choice. I mean not only did I have my own expectations but everyone on my friend list would have an expectation for me too. The feedback has been so encouraging and supportive that it was the turning point in my decision making process.
And here we are! I’m doing it! I’ll keep up with the Proust questionnaire until it’s done (I think today will be #22 of 35) and then I’ll move on to other things. I’ll post the last five or so posts and archive the rest for anyone new who’s interested in reading or sharing them.
I hope you keep reading, I hope you love it, and most of all, I hope it shines a little light in your life!
Cathy
Expressing one’a creativity and sharing that gift with others must be so fulfilling. I am so proud and happy for you Cathy!
Thank you Angela! I had a lot of encouragement from some people I love and respect 😉
Thoroughly enjoying your writing Cathy. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing. 😃
Thank you so much Diana! I have wanted to do this for so long and am thrilled to have such wonderfully supportive friends!