by Ira | Dec 22, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Feeling that “finishing” bliss today. Powerful stuff. I love it. I wrapped up a particularly challenging project at work today, or at least the grunt part of that work. Still some stuff to clean up here and there, but it’s majorly done. And right on time. Everything...
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...