April 30, 2012

Last day of April, huh? If I had to look back over the past 30 days, I ask myself what I've accomplished.  What have I done to further my interest in writing, to make myself more productive in my writing, and to become a wee little bit more creative.  Has the past 30 days been good for me?  I really believe that it has been.  This journal has been therapeutic...I think I've called it that before.  I love that I have added a lot to the website in the way of writings.  I love that I have started on a story.  I love that I am writing.  I am not going to worry about the fact that I have not come close to being ready to publish anything regarding to Lionel Aber.  It will happen.  The interview that I did with Lionel helped, and is helping, to bring him to life.  It has been a cool journey.  This is why I can promise something.  But as always, my self imposed time limits don't really mean anything.  They serve to push me.  I am learning that part of writing.  Discipline.  I'm getting better.  And the past 30 days have proven that.  So here's to the next 30.  Stay tuned.

FF

April 29, 2012

The best laid plans of mice and men....isn't there a famous quote in that vein?  Pft, I could be way off base.  Anyways, I set out to accomplish some good writing this weekend.  I was bound and determined to work on Lionel's story and get something posted on the website.  Yep, them were da plans.  Did it work?  Did I follow through?  Did any of my plans come to fruition?  It's a one word answer:  Nope.  I could come up with a million excuses as to why I didn't.  But the bottom line is that none of that matters.  I spent a fair bit of time on the phone with my folks, and my two brothers.  And when it comes to writing, family is way more important.  And my weekend was family.  Important.

FF

April 28, 2012

I know.  I was committed to some serious writing this weekend.  Well, there is still time...it is only Saturday.  Albeit really late on Saturday, but that still leaves me Sunday.  Depending on what transpires between church services, I may be able to get at it for a bit.  And if that fails, then there is always Sunday evening.  But I will write.  I'd love to get the introduction to Lionel written and posted.  Lofty goal, but it is well on the way so I do believe it is achievable.  I would have written today, but there was no time.  I spent time with the family during the day and did some computer work for a friend this evening.   Yes I have priorities, and writing is not quite at the top.  Nope.  It just isn't.  But it is up there on the old up there scale.  Trust me.

FF

April 27, 2012

Feeling pretty good tonight, but alas, no time for writing.  I have to go out and try figure out some computer issues for a friend.  But, I definitely feel that this weekend sometime will be a good time to finish the introduction to Lionel Aber's story.  I think I will post it on my website, and let all 3 of my readers read and critique it.  I really don't think I have what it takes (yet) to actually publish anything.  And I am fine with that, because I am writing for the joy of writing.  I don't mind so much if people don't read it.  What is important to me is the actual writing.  Yes, I can feel it.  It is coming soon to a fifafan.ca near you.

FF

April 26, 2012

Finally.  Finally I am starting to feel better.  And I think I figured out what was causing the issues.  Now, nothing has been proven yet...tomorrow will be a big test.  If I can feel good tomorrow and keep food from making a grand appearance at inopportune times, then I think my theory will be right.  Truth be told, it's my wife's theory.  She suggested it.  The wonderful piece of all of this is that once I am feeling better I can start writing again.  There is something about feeling crappy and writing that just don't mix.  Kind of like my digestive system and Splenda.  It just doesn't seem to work.  Hopefully my wife will be right (again) (as always) (I love you).  My writing depends on her (no pressure).

FF