As a rule, I only post Journals when I’ve had some life changing revelation.
It’s a good thing rules are meant to be broken sometimes.
I haven’t had a life changing revelation. I don’t feel to be any wiser than I was yesterday or the day before. I’ve been making mistakes in my life. Messing things up. Falling over my feet and finding myself in wonderland.
Today, for the first time, I became an Aunt. Little Jack Thomas was born at around 6:20 this evening and although I have yet to meet him, I’ve been told he is cute beyond measure. The picture my sister sent me of my dad holding him brought tears to my eyes. In some ways, he may just be what my family needs right now. Either way, I know he will always be loved.
Another thing that happened today for the first time was me submitting my writing for publication. After much stress and reassuring myself that the application was ok, I sent it in.
It’s a strange feeling not being able to put it up on redbubble because the feedback I get on here is amazing and many mistakes can and are fixed.
A part of me is hesitant, because the story has an almost noir feeling to it, but I’ve decided to dedicate it to my new nephew so that when he’s older I can tell him how he gave me the courage to hit that send button… So that he has proof that he is welcome in this world.
So many amazing things have happened to me lately. Some amazing people have become a part of my life. There have been moments that have taken my breath away. Moments that have brought tears to my eyes and moments that have made me laugh uncontrollably.
For months my muse has been curled up sleeping… But she slowly seems to be waking up and mewing at my door. I’ve never missed her more.
Lisa Jewell
Oh Darling congrats on becoming an Aunt awwwwwwwwww a new baby :)
and good for you for submitting…I’m really proud of you,
I’ve decided that this is the year I shall submit at least one work LOL
and as for your Muse,
well I can’t help but wonder if my Muse was off sleeping with yours hehe
xoxox
Emraldae:
Thank you so much lisa! he really is just the sweetest little thing :)
I’m exited for this submission of yours. Your words have such a majestic quality to them. It’s about time the world got a little more of them :P
hehe cat naps in little corners perhaps? either way, I’m glad it’s back, and I’m sure you feel much the same.
xx
bellmusker
Congratulations, babe! And look, he’s already helping the ink to flow :-)
I’m so, so happy you submitted it in the end. Ssshh, and just between us, so thrilled to see Lisa is planning on it too! It’s such a daunting process, and not just the submitting: I had a piece accepted this weekend and when they send me the edits, there were 22 things they wanted me to change. 22! So it doesn’t have to be perfect …it just has to come from the heart, and your writing could never miss that mark.
Congratulations again, on both counts! x x
Emraldae:
Ah he sure is. I never thought inspiration could come in such a small, pink package. :)
haha it’s still daunting and I’m still getting those oh god. what did I do? moments… but your right, its great to see Lisa planing on submitting something!
22 things?! that’s a lot. Still, congratulations on getting one of your pieces accepted.
I think, sometimes coming from the heart is perfection… just perhaps perfection people can improve.
Thank you Bell.
xx