Fictional Skies

It's all well and good when you discover a passion for storytelling but at some point you have to face up to the reality of your ambition. Time isn't infinite and no one is going to do the work for you. You must get real and put the time in. What this means is that I'm unable to commit to the upkeep of the blog and make it as resourceful and interesting as I would like. I've reached the stage where I just want to focus on writing and learning offline. The culture of writing something and reporting back is a bit of an old hat and counter productive. I find myself heading into a new direction of writing, research and learning this year. That demands more time and focus. It's the stories themselves leading the way. However, I'm glad to be trying new things and exploring what I thought I would be doing much later on in life. I have some unpublished blog posts and aim to see those through for this year. It has been an enjoyable learning curve, although,...

So you choose to stay in for the weekend instead of being social. Those who go out or invite you out don't understand why you chose to stay in, or when you do venture out, may avoid alcohol. It's difficult for some non-writers to understand (and respect) what goes into living a creative life and ambition. They think taking a random day or weekend off is no big deal, drinking a beer or two; doing this or that. But if we're serious about writing and our commitment - and enjoy it - then these are big deals to us. The Long Road  A writing ambition is a long road and requires a daily effort. There are times to relax and have fun, but productivity and momentum are the main stay. If the wrong fuel is going into the train then it's not going to work properly, or at all. Things must always be moving. If they're not - then we fall behind. To achieve that ideal, sacrifices have to be made. We can try to explain and help others to understand our actions and passion ...

Being miserable or happy is a choice and the latter starts by doing what you love and forgetting the rest. Enjoy the moment and learn to seize the day. Work towards a better more knowledgeable self, a body of work and a positive network. Only that way will your ambitions and goals be attainable. Who knows you may even find they may shift a little but as long as you love what you are doing it doesn't matter. Enjoy the experience. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's your  life. Have the courage to live it.