Dreams…
I work full-time. I’m a mom and a wife and I’ve got all the stuff to do that goes with those things. Plus, I’ve got this dream of writing a succesful feature.
To go for the dream, I’ve got to get out of bed at 4:00 in the morning. I suppose I could write at night but I’m always too tired at night…
So, every morning this damn alarm blares in my ear. And I slap the snooze. Usually I get out of bed but sometimes I don’t because it’s too easy to stay wrapped in my warm blanket cocoon. It’s tempting to keep my eyes closed and urge my brain to go “finish that dream”.
But, there are dreams and there are dreams. And, if I don’t get out of bed, I will never achieve the dream I have to write a successful feature. So, I get out of bed.
And I wrap myself in the cocoon warmth of my fleece robe. And I get a cup of coffee and sit at my computer and write… It’s 4:00 a.m. and I’m close to my “dream state” but I’m not dreaming, I’m wide awake and chasing my dream!
February 25, 2010 at 5:42 AM
What an inspirational post!
I truly respect you for not giving up on your dream and chasing it no matter how tough the road gets from time to time… And for that, I believe there is no way you won’t get where you want
February 25, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Hi, Faith. You and I have talked before and, once again, I also admire you for hanging on to that dream. The subject of finding time for writing is one I’ve addressed with some frequency in my blog. Check out the posting # 19 on February 15 under the sub-topic “Writing Tips” for an interesting suggestion/perspective.
Also, if you have a minute, I’d like to refer you to posting #7 on November 14. That one contains information that I believe you’ll find helpful.
Meanwhile, I’m continuing to follow you. With your level of determination, you’ll get there.
Cheri