Category: life

October 20, 2023

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

It depends on the activity I’m engaged in. For instance, last month, I played pickleball for the first time, and the next day, I felt exhausted. During early spring, I was spending too much time playing video games, which was adversely affecting my productivity. So, I refocused on my priorities and what I wanted to accomplish.

October 15, 2023

What have you been putting off doing? Why?

1. I’m putting off yesterday’s dishes because I’m hurting.

2. The second major task I’ve procrastinated on is cleaning under my bed.

What have you been procrastinating on? Let me know in the comments.

September 29, 2023

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

1. Writing. I love to write, and I’m currently working on a novel.

2. I loved horses and working with them somehow.

3. Start an organization for dyslexic adults to help them find and teach them how to use resources and accommodations.

October 6, 2023

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.

When I meet new people, their curiosity about my physical disability is evident in their expressions. I push through any initial hesitation and focus on enjoying our time together.

Another incident that makes me feel out of place is when I receive unsolicited advice on how to cure Rheumatoid Arthritis. That makes me uncomfortable. Most of the time, it comes from a caring place, with people wanting to help me get better. What they don’t realize is that they are crossing a personal boundary in my life regarding how I manage my health, which is none of their business. They are treating me like a child because I refuse to accept their advice on how to handle my disability and don’t respect my decisions.

Most of the time, I ignore it because I don’t want to be friends with them. There are times in a friendship when a friend has crossed that boundary, and I need to tell them to basically back off. If the friendship ends, it wasn’t strong enough to begin with.

Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, especially when it comes to personal matters? If so, how did you handle these situations, and what lessons did you learn from them?

October 2, 2033

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow?

Creating characters arcs.

I’m currently in the process of developing character arcs for my main character and supporting cast in my manuscript. This is something I should have done at the beginning of creating my manuscript when I was outlining. At that time, I wasn’t very proficient at outlining a story or a novel, and I didn’t fully understand the significance of creating a character arc. Writing my current manuscript has been a valuable learning experience, teaching me how to create a comprehensive outline and develop character arcs. There have been many ‘firsts’ with this manuscript.

The knowledge I’ve gained from this experience will be invaluable for my next project, and it has clarified for me what I need to do and why it’s crucial. Writing is not only about storytelling but also about discovering the tools and techniques that work best for me. Over the past 10 years, every manuscript I’ve written has been a learning experience. As a writer, I’ve come to realize that growth often comes from learning from our mistakes.

I would love to hear about your writing journey in the comments. If you have any questions please leave your questions in the comments too, and I will answer them.

Prompt’s September 25, 2023

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

The best piece of advice I received came from a close friend, who recommended using dictation because it results in longer, clearer sentences.

When it comes to receiving advice, you must be willing to listen before you can consider using it. Sometimes, we’re not open to accepting someone’s advice or even considering it. We can be closed-minded about things and limit our options.