I'm doing some crazy shit this week. As I slowly crawl away from the clutches of the evil Rhino virus, I feel my mojo rising. I've written two things for myself this week: a value statement that details what I think is important and a vision statement where I dare to commit to 1's and 0's the way I would like my life to be. I know, I know, it reeks of self-help, but these two things have not come at the suggestion of a well-paid self-help author. I came up with these on my own. Yep. Mostly.
And tonight, I've done something else. I'm going to a party. I generally hate parties. Especially the ones where I don't know anyone and arrive alone. I'm good at small talk and shmoozing, but it's all an act. My true self prefers to be in a little booth behind one-way glass where I can observe the world without notice. I have those in my work so I can watch kids interact with their parents and make observations on their language skills. Yeah, that's my idea of perfect. I would be great invisible man, nothing perverted, just some benevolent witnessing and recording. So what is this party deal? I joined Scribophile in hopes of getting some of my writing read and critiqued. Hiding out in my invisibility suit is not good for learning and improving. Writing isn't writing unless it is read (à la tree falling in the forest). It's time to drag my sorry ass into the world of the living shed my invisibility.
Hi, my name is Michael. You look like someone I'd like to know.
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I don't party much either but tonight I'm going to party like it's 2011 aka play scrabble with my wife & friends and eat deep-fried chocolate bars. *lower case woot* (just the way I like it)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would read your writing anytime, anywhere.
Think there must be something in this Mayan prophecy after all, but not in the Hollywood fire and flood sort of way. There is a very definite feeling around. Things are changing alright, if we want them to and allow it.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Vicky and it's been great meeting you. You have some really beautiful things to share.
i hate parties - would much rather be at home with a good book
ReplyDeleteBut i'm with you on the idea of finding groups where you have a common interest - the thing i used to love about Toastmasters was that I knew exactly what my role in the evening was and we all had something in common that we could easily talk about (I'm in a low place with it right now hence "used to")
I think Vicky might have something, you know. There is definitely a feeling in the air that goes beyond the normal new year buzz.
ReplyDeleteHere's to writing and being read. This is a good path.
You know, if we all turned up at the same party, I wonder how long it would take for us to find each other?
ReplyDeletePleased to meet you all I think we're going to be great friends.