Some Time To Reflect

Ok, let me start by apologizing right off the bat. It's been almost two weeks since my last post. I've been doing a little soul searching and a little thinking (always a dangerous concept) and I've come up with a few things I wanted to share.

First, the gowns giveaway was a success. We are sure there will be more phone calls as the proms draw nearer and we will help anyone that contacts us. Planning for that event, as well as writing a few grants for the non-profit have taken a lot of time.  I've re-discovered just how much I enjoy that and my hope is to blend my writing with my passion for the non-profit.  I had fun writing the press releases and flyers and sending them out to the media. I got quite a bit of air time for us on TV, print and radio.

A writing career can be tough to get off of the ground, especially when you work full time. So, while I am still pursuing a writing career, I've learned not to let the desire consume me. I've also learned that I can put my writing skills to good use for the non-profit and assist the girls in our program.

Many of our girls don't write well and their speech is even worse. I guess this time off has given me the chance to realize that even if I don't get the chance to become a writer full time, there's still much I can do with the gift I've been given. 

The girls are getting ready to elect officers for the group. They are required to write a speech explaining why they are the best candidate for a particular position. It's been fulfilling to help them with their speeches and give pointers on how to present themselves.

So for now I'll continue to work on my writing career but I won't let the disappointments when I don't get a bid depress me - there's too much for me to do for that. Besides, my girls need me and that's a feeling no writing job can match.