The Longest Week of My Life

Many people I know say that time just keeps slipping by faster as you get older. I have never really bought into this theory. It seems just like something that old people say. I don't disagree with the fact that it does happen, just the why behind it. I refuse to believe that age is …

Overcoming Momentum

Momentum is a blessing and a curse, depending on which side of it you are on. I am speaking of momentum in a fairly physicsy way, so I'll give a brief description. The basic concept is that objects want to keep doing what they are doing, and it takes some measure of force to change …

Whoops, I’m Playing Victim

I try not to play the victim. What I mean by that is that I try to act like I'm in control of my life regardless of external circumstance. I am responsible for how I respond to my external world. I don't catch myself playing victim very often. In this case, I haven't been writing …

When to Jump on the Bandwagon

Am I a band wagon jumper? If so, yuck. I don't want to be part of the movement of mindless drones accepting everything they see. And I don't want to be a hypocrite just joining a movement because it is cool. And yet I find myself adopting many things as a latecomer. Why is that? …

Can my introversion be cured?

I am an introvert. I have known that pretty much from the first time I understood the word. And just the other day I had an epiphany that could very well change the way I see myself for the rest of my life. Next week I am going to a writing conference. I know literally …

Day 489 – Officially Pro

This morning I am writing in a tiny library room I reserved for Wednesday mornings. It is on the side of the library that gets morning sun, so it is far too hot for my taste. I even brought a fan this week. Despite my discomfort, it is an auspicious morning. Today is the 489th …

Finding My Why

Do you know why you get out of bed in the morning? A few months ago I ran across Simon Sinek. He is a self-styled optimist, but he has a lot to say about how everything we do in life should start with why. I read his book "Start With Why" and then followed up …

Do you feel stuck?

Lately I have felt stuck. I have a wonderful family, a great house, a stable job that pays me more than I ever thought I would make in my life. And yet I have been feeling like my life doesn't actually line up with my values. I spend a majority of my time working a …

The Right Tool to Write

I know not all of you are writers. This article is definitely tailored to fellow writers. But I believe the mentality I describe is applicable in many walks of life and hope that anyone can get something out of it.   I develop lots of tools for my day job. Everything from custom macros in …

Still afraid to fail

I finally heard back this week on a big writing contest I entered. I worked hard on my story for almost 6 months, revising and getting feedback from friends. I didn't think it was good enough to win, but I thought it might be good enough to make honorable mention. I got a very cordial …