I had absolutely NO idea that when I decided on doing a 365 project for awareness that I would feel so in control and empowered. I was, honestly, afraid it would dredge up more and more pain and lead me to being a bit bitter again. I almost didn’t do it. I almost said nevermind….
Angela Giles Klocke » Southern Colorado Writer & Photographer
Category Archives: Writing LifeWhen I want my book signed, I go the extra mile and show up at the author’s door and demand -DEMAND!- my book be signed. This author? She didn’t shoot me for doing so. But I shot her. (Oh, ha ha ha, I’m so so so funny. That joke never gets old. HA HA HA…. Now that I’ve reflected on 2010, I want to look forward to 2011. One day as I scribbled notes about my business, I stopped, stared out the window for a moment, and then jotted: Onward and Upward I realized that is my theme for 2011. What does it mean? In 2010, my theme was JUST… On this day, I am stronger than I’ve ever been. I doubt less and fear less, and I cry fewer tears. It’s funny how different mountains can look from day to day. On this particular day, the foothills and surrounding mountains of Pikes Peak appeared more layered than I’ve possibly ever seen them. Usually, they… The deadline just isn’t close enough yet. Day 1 – 192 words Day 2 – 1081 words Day 3 – 1092 words Day 4 – 1158 words Day 5 – 0 words Day 6 – … Etc. NaNoWriMo: The time of year when all writers become mathematicians. Current Word Count – Meh. (Technically, that IS… …weighing in at -50,000 words, AGK’s NaNoWriMo novel. Let’s get ready to rumble! I’ve just spent much of the early morning in a book trance. As NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) kicks off Monday, I’ve been plotting out the book I plan to write, reading about young adult writing, reading in general, and this morning,… It’s okay to let go of ideas. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to deviate from “the plan.” It’s okay to stop looking at the world around you with a wide-angle lens. Focus. Zoom in. Focus again. The theme of my life in recent weeks seems to be to focus and refocus and… God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it’s me. -Author Unknown 365, Day 86 I love when I’m sick. Let me rephrase that: I love that when I am sick, I am forced to slow down and… |
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