Oh my…

There are plenty of examples I could write to answer this question.

Instead, I will drop a link to a fictional piece that was based in fact – “Gone“.

I think that the piece is self-explanatory.

My idea of an “ideal” day has changed over the years and especially these days.

My previous ideal day used to involve an oceanview close enough to hear the waves beach, a few trashy novels and being far enough away from home that I could not be sucked into errands or OPPs (Other People’s Priorities).

These days, my ideal day would be one where I can get a good night’s sleep without obsessing about what life will look like in the near future after my father is no longer here.

I’m just being honest…

These days, the above emoji has completely replaced the smiley face ones I used to use a lot.

Most days, I am running on fumes so my brain is not processing as it should. Hence, if you text me anything beyond “how are you?”, I will likely send you this emoji.

Actually, ask me anything by text these days and you will get this emoji.

It works well for me because it lets others know that I don’t really want to talk, especially my current situation. It’s hard to talk to others who have never provided care to someone ill and dying – they just don’t get it and I no longer have patience for the things they say without thinking.

To live boldly is to dance to your own tune, regardless of what music is playing around you.

To live boldly is to disregard the naysayers and to believe in yourself.

To live boldly is to “live”, not simply “exists”.

A little late with Day 10’s prompt but I’m still here.

What am I grateful for?

I am grateful that:

• Though life has been really challenging taking care of my father, I’ve been blessed with his presence for 7 months so far, including Christmas and New Year;
• During this time, my siblings and I, as adults, have been able to have “adult” conversations about shared childhood occurences and memories;
• My siblings and I get along well and work as a unit to get things done;
• After struggling to juggle full-time work and full-time caregiving, I finally listened to others who encouraged me to step away from work; and
• Most importantly, I have been given time to tell and show my father, every day how much he means to me.

As a writer, I think that people assume that I have experienced EVERYTHING I write in my fiction.

Naturally, that is not true.

But I do take lots of personal experiences and lessons and incorporate them into my writing by keeping to the “feeling” and not necessarily all of the “details”.

Ripple Effect

If They Take Dogs and Jews, They’ll Probably Take You

Saturday Slumber

I had to reread this question…”What do you like most about YOUR writing?” means “What do I like most about MY writing.”

Hmmm….

I like that with my fiction, I feel that I am able to give readers the “feels” as the young people say. I think I accomplish this pretty well.

A while back, I removed lots of my fiction so I will post a few links to what is still available so that you can judge for yourself.

Chocolate High

Ghost of You and Me

One In A Million

Let me know what you think in the comments!