New Year, New Me, New Start!
I am inspired to make 2011 my most creative year yet. I look forward to sharing the journey here.
Last April, I wrote about how I got to this blog:
"You write one little story about a unicorn with a giant worm on her back and...boom! You're a genius!"
I was explaining to Guy, a fellow teacher, about how I'd started writing at age four and stopped while getting my MFA in creative writing. I was telling him I maybe wanted to start again. But how? And why? I had nothing to say.
The same dilemma that silenced my undergraduate creative writing students.
"Well," he asked, "why not write about why you don't write?"
I wanted to scoff this sane and simple idea away, but it kept scoffing back.
Now, five years later, (and no longer a hypocritical teacher) I'm giving Guy's advice a try.
I have decided to explore more than just my writing this year; I'll also be cooking, taking photos, and trying out lots of creative pursuits.
I'm also very excited to be participating in the Creative Every Day Challenge!
Happy, Happy New Year!
