by Ira | Dec 21, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
So, what am I afraid of? I rarely think about this. I more think of what I *want* and then worry about not getting it. But, I can reverse engineer my fear from that, can’t I? I want to be liked, which means I’m afraid of not being liked. I can remember the sting of...
by Ira | Dec 20, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
If I could conquer my fear, I could be a full-time author. If I could conquer my fear, I would write for joy. If I could conquer my fear, I would finish this intro to my new novel, send it to Craig Martelle, and finish the rest of it with him as my mentor and learn...
by Ira | Dec 19, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
I cleaned my office today. It involved finally FINALLY packing up all the stuff I want to sell on eBay. It’s done. They’re ready to measure, weigh, and then be posted for sale. I started that project back in…August, I think? Four months later. Jesus. But, it’s...
by Ira | Dec 18, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Sitting in bed in a snuggle right now. Yes, those infomercial products of yore. The blanket with sleeves. It’s coming up clutch at the moment. And to think I almost got rid of them (we have two) this year! If I take a nap during the day, that’s what I usually use, and...
by Ira | Dec 17, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
I’m out of sync creatively. It happens. I don’t like it when it does, but here we are. I’m letting it be. I wish I could write more about it. Maybe I’ll try that tomorrow. Right now…I kind of just feel like letting it be. It is what it is right now. I’m doing my...
