I’m no longer going to pursue writing; I’ve outgrown it, I don’t find joy in it and I want to move on. I used to think writing was the entire dream, now I see it as a stepping stone to something larger. It got me to live creatively, which I’m going to continue to do, just in another form.
This has been a long time coming. It started when I was trying to write a book based on the Another Girl site. I was writing it because people kept telling me I should and I thought ok, I’m a writer, I’ll go along with it. But my heart was never in it and several months ago, I just decided to let it go. I didn’t want to write about creativity anymore, I didn’t want to be a poster child or just talk and teach. I wanted to live for me and if I happen to inspire someone that way, well, OK. I just didnt want to set out to do it anymore. I figure people are grown-up’s – they can get their own life. I don’t want to tell someone how to do it. That’s never been my goal. My goal was just to be a creative girl and share what happens along the way.
So, exactly how I’ll move forward into a new creative path I’m not sure. I’m not sure at all. I’m starting all over again – just like I did in April 2001. There’s still no manual, especially for people who seemed to have it made then started over again.
While I’m wrapping my head around all the new bits, wants, ideas and pursuits, things will most likely be quiet around here. I’m not sure how to transition or how to fit it in with the site(s) so patience is greatly appreciated.
The Chronicles of Girl at Play began in April 2001 as a way for me to chronicle my leaving a successful corporate position to become a self-employed writer.