just the beginning

writing.

this semester is quite unlike the previous 

semesters in that i have no formal classes. 

besides my internship, i'm doing an indepedent

study with one of my professors, and i've decided

to write a piece of fiction (which i'm hoping will

be good enough for my thesis). maybe you remember

that i started working on a writing project this

summer. my goal was to write everyday for

90 days and actually finish the story. it didn't happen,

but i'm trying not to beat myself up about it. 

i do, at least, have a start. and that's something.

now, i'm just trying to pick it back up.

it's quite tough. 

some days i wonder why i chose to study 

writing. i wonder why i didn't want to do something

in the medical field (esp. since nearly everyone

i know does), or why i couldn't have done something

more physical, like painting or cleaning houses. 

sometimes, physical labor sounds just so easy 

compared to writing. i know it really isn't,

and i'm sure i'd get tired of it. but sometimes, 

i'd rather do anything other than sit at my computer/

notebook and try to string together two words.

anyhow, here i am. plugging away. maybe, i'll share

some of my insights/struggles along the way (if i'm

not already worn out with the putting of the words

together;). i have no inspiration today, so if you have

any extra, feel free to send some my way!

the essentials.