When I first started blogging it was more like an online journal entry filled with quick little snippets of my thoughts from that day, or even events and outings. There was nothing significant except for the outrageous spelling mistakes and horrendous grammatical errors. But I wrote for me and me alone. It was the perfect…
I’m scared, terrified. Nervous that I’m going to go after something and I’ll fail. That maybe I’ll pick the wrong activity to pursue and I’ll end up wasting my time. This seems to be the story of my life: always too fearful that I’ll fail, before I even start, that I don’t even bother going…
Yesterday afternoon I was tucked into a theater that wasn’t anything like I experienced in Europe, but that was the point. To enjoy all that Vancouver has to offer and just enjoy, not compare. So as I sat in my red velvet chair watching the orchestra swaying back and forth to the music they played…
Sitting on the now familiar carpet of my childhood bedroom, I put pen to paper and wrote a letter to a friend. He was living abroad at that time and I wanted to send a letter to stay in touch. He knew me best: knew what I was struggling with and what my hopes and…
thanks for this post. it speaks right into my heart as I often sit down and try to think about who I am, who I wanted to be and where the difference is. Not only always thinking about what you want to do but who you want to be with all aspects does not only change your profession but it really changes your life. everybody should do that on a regular base. I am not sure I am already who I want to be but I know I am on a good way. I just know the person that I had in my mind 10 years ago is not the person that I am now and I like me more than her 🙂ReplyCancel
We are in the middle of a month long holiday to see some of the most amazing sights we had ever seen, eating some of the most amazing food, and meeting some truly life changing people. We’re feeling like we were living a blessed and rich life. As we sat overlooking the Italian Riviera watching…
Thank you so much for this post Lesley. I love your ability to adapt your love for literature and styles of writing to your own writing. Great post!
You are welcome Jenny!
This is a great reminder of remember to really look at others writing and keep practicing to refine your own style!
Writing and refining is a never ending process for sure!
I love this article so much Lesley. When I transitioned from hobby writing to professional writing, it took me a long time to find my voice. I felt like I had to write a certain way and ‘be professional’. These days I really don’t care anymore, I write about what I want and it feels amazing! Great job