It seems, then, that the decision to participate again this year would be a no-brainer. But this year is not last year. This year I feel a bit like I'm drowning, struggling to keep my head above water with being a mom, a wife, a student, a literacy coach..... I wasn't sure if "writer" was a tag that I could really add to that list.
but.....
Then I thought about how the act of sitting down for 15 minutes at some point of each day might help me find that center I'm missing in the craziness of my life. It might help me focus my thinking about some of the issues I'm struggling to figure out. It will definitely help me strengthen connections that have frayed a bit over the past year as I find my way in my new role at school.
So I'm in....
My goal is to write just a bit every day.
I might not comment on as many posts as I'd like each day, but I will comment, and I will write, and I will link.
And I will think and laugh and cry and celebrate and mourn and live along with the rest of the Slicers who've also made this commitment.
What about you?
I'm glad you are in! I am too. Here's to taking on, and conquering, a challenge. I think we will benefit from time to reflect, write, and share!
ReplyDeleteMy post was very similar to yours. I have had a lot of doubts about doing it this year because my head is spinning, but I realized that the daily encouragement of others will make me realize it is important to "get in the game." Glad you are here.
ReplyDeleteI had to think about it again this year, too. I do need a boost to get back to blogging, so I am hoping it does that for me. I'm glad you're in, too!
ReplyDeleteI think we're all in the same boat, Mindi. But I agree that writing helps us "find that center" and "focus our thinking." So glad you decided to join in!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing to try. I've participated in some capacity every year. I looked at last year, when I had a two month old baby and I only posted three times all month. But I was glad those memories were captured!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad you're in, Mindi! I'm looking forward to reading your words--writing centers me too.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you in, Mindi - it's a wonderful writing community to be a part of.
ReplyDeleteMindy- So glad you are slicing! The Slice community would not be the same without you! Whatever you can do will be enough!
ReplyDeleteMindy - So glad you decided to commit!
ReplyDeleteI love this line: "It seems, then, that the decision to participate again this year would be a no-brainer. But this year is not last year. This year I feel a bit like I'm drowning, struggling to keep my head above water with being a mom, a wife, a student, a literacy coach..... I wasn't sure if "writer" was a tag that I could really add to that list."
I, and I am sure many other, are feeling the same way. Let's enjoy this month together!
Mindi - Glad you are doing it this year. We can encourage each other. Love your attitude and your approach.
ReplyDeleteYou know, small moments .... small writing ... big ideas.
ReplyDelete:)
Kevin