Sunday Scribblings 9-8 "Writing"

When I think writing...

Well, I did go to college and the first thoughts are often of papers and other boring assignments that I don't want to do. Then I think about work and all the paperwork that is entailed in that. Up until last week that has been 60 hour work weeks with 20 additional unpaid hours of paperwork at home, leaving no time for me. Now last week, that was nice. 25 hours, and I will catch up on the paperwork soon. I did start a little. Right now writing makes me think of poetry and smiles and all the bloggers out there pouring their hearts out into that wonderful place we call the Internet. I think of the talent that people have and how there have to be more undiscovered artists, poets, playwrights, and other writers than there are bands and musicians in the whole world in just the blogs I have visited. So much talent from people that love to just share. It's really nice. People accepting critiques that are often a little too positive and need to be more real, but are there all the same. Most bloggers like to write. They don't visit to lurk and spy, but to leave comments. Sometimes in hopes you will comment back. I was very strict about responding to each person on my blog and visiting their blog if a comment was left but that began to control me, so now I just write. It's easier for me that way. I can't keep up with myself, much less everyone else.

Writing is my release. It's what I do when the stress of the world I live in has mounted up and I need to let it out in a creative way, instead of my previous ideas (punching trees until my hands bleed, martial arts, explosive tempers). Now I am one of the calmest people I know and I have an abundance of patience. Writing has changed my life and I think it's a great idea for anyone. You never know how much you have to say until you start saying it. Only then will it be clear. I am worn out and need to sleep now, but I will be sure to write more tomorrow, and everyday I can. To read my words is the fastest way to know me and my soul.