I think I've always aimed for the lake, if I'm being honest, because I think to me that has equated to being self-sustaining, and being able to write for a living vs. juggle a day job + the pursuit of writing (which is all I've known thus far).
The metaphorical ocean scares the hell out of me haha.
Totally get that, creativity and making a living are incredibly hard to juggle - but look at all the progress we've made! ;) Looking forward to sitting down with your first installment of "And in the Dark They Are Born" this weekend! Cheers!
My husband shares your love of the "pond". He writes (beautifully), enjoys his workshop (carpentry), tinkers with his guitar. He loves when people read his stories, a handful of people. I have an obsessive nature and I aim for the "lake." As an incurable workaholic I also know that the more I do, the more I can do... when your graal is writing, these are dangerous waters, anxiety lurks. But it's OK, I do it for myself, first of all, my personal pond.
That's the starting point, definitely - for ourselves and our own truth - and ambition and wishing for a wider audience can also be wonderful. Creativity runs in your family! I have a huge admiration for woodworking! Also a terror of moving parts :D
I am also glad you chose love!
ocean dreams with puddle skills...
haha you've got to paddle anyway, might as well aim for what you want! :)
I think I've always aimed for the lake, if I'm being honest, because I think to me that has equated to being self-sustaining, and being able to write for a living vs. juggle a day job + the pursuit of writing (which is all I've known thus far).
The metaphorical ocean scares the hell out of me haha.
Totally get that, creativity and making a living are incredibly hard to juggle - but look at all the progress we've made! ;) Looking forward to sitting down with your first installment of "And in the Dark They Are Born" this weekend! Cheers!
My husband shares your love of the "pond". He writes (beautifully), enjoys his workshop (carpentry), tinkers with his guitar. He loves when people read his stories, a handful of people. I have an obsessive nature and I aim for the "lake." As an incurable workaholic I also know that the more I do, the more I can do... when your graal is writing, these are dangerous waters, anxiety lurks. But it's OK, I do it for myself, first of all, my personal pond.
That's the starting point, definitely - for ourselves and our own truth - and ambition and wishing for a wider audience can also be wonderful. Creativity runs in your family! I have a huge admiration for woodworking! Also a terror of moving parts :D
I love your little puddle of creativity. I'm joking about the puddle part. It's a gorgeous pond!
Love a good puddle, and it does feel just right for me right now... Thanks for EVERYTHING Nadia :)
I love being here and reading your wonderful writing and thoughts and seeing where life takes you!