I wish I had something more to give you
Something more to say
But whatever I said would probably seem trivial anyway


So, I give you me; for whatever it's worth. I'm trying to find that groove still (what's new, right?), so I've taken to reading other people's works to hopefully coax myself into writing more consistently (which typically I am directly opposed to). I just finished up Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye', and I just picked up Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', which I started on more than one occasion (and borrowed from my cousin what must be ages ago), but never got past the first few pages. Ironically, I see my style of writing in both of their writing styles, which I guess is encouraging.

I'm hoping I can pick up some freelance writing credentials over the next few months, you know, to get some extra scratch and hone the craft. I'm looking for op-ed pieces (primarily; something I can rant about without paying too much attention to form), as my writing is so far beyond proper editorial standards right now. But, I think that's part of what attracts people to my writing--it's conversational, thereby relateable by extension (or something like that--as Droopy (fellow poet, not the animated dog) would say).

Huh. I'm thinking the story I started may actually grow some legs. I'm hoping to get a bit of writing in between Friday evening and Saturday. If I can eek out another chapter (maybe two), I'd be extremely happy. Aside from that, it's summer time...it must be...because I'm looking at every cutie with a booty :) I used to be way more focused and disciplined. I don't know what the heck happened. I mean, I do handle my responibilities, but that's all I'm really doing right now. No extracurricular activities to speak of for now. I am going to get it together. That's my word. Now, the real question I have to ask is: when?

Side Observation: I've noticed the trademark humor that was the hallmark of this journal has kinda gone missing...it wasn't forced, it was me being me. Have I gotten too serious, has life been that 'simple', or am I simply neglecting to recount the silly moments I used to place in here all the time? Probably a miz of the three. Have to work on that...