So, earlier today, I sat down to write my blog post. It was a post
about yarn. Well, it was supposed to be a post about yarn. What it turned into
is not something I want to go through again. So, we’ll go back to the original
topic.
Yarn. What is it?
Google defines Yarn in two ways. First it says that yarn is a spun
thread that is used in knitting, weaving, or sewing. And, second it describes
yarn as a long or rambling implausible story. I agree with both statements.
In a way, I’ve been obsessed with yarn for the last few years. While I
was still in college, (taking weaving classes at the time, I believe) I came up
with the idea of working with yarn professionally. Basically running my own
little internet store, where people could come and commission different types
of yarn based products (so long as they didn’t involve knitting) and I would
satisfy that commission to the best of my ability. I’m actually rather good at
crocheting, and I can weave some… though it’s been a long time. And, it’s still
something I think about doing.
Just a fun little on the side business where I make blue and black
scarves for Mingo Central’s football games for just a tiny bit of profit. Or do
a series of blankets/afghans/something big and sell them on ebay or what not. But,
I’ve never done that. I think it’s because I’m not that dedicated to the idea
of the yarn business. It’s just not something I see putting my whole life into.
But, in a way it is.
I want to write stories for a living. I want to look into my dreams and
show the people the magic that hides right behind the clouds on the bright
sunshiny day. I want to show them the terror in the bent broken tree with its shadow
crawling across the courtyard… getting ever closer to your shoe… I wonder what
would happen… (I just got chills. lol) And, now I want to keep going with that
idea. Lol.
I want to write yarns. I want my stories, as improbable as they might
be, I want to see them spread far and wide. I do want to dedicate my life to
yarn. And, I guess today is as good a day as any to do it.
For the last 8 years my New Year’s Resolution has been the same thing.
I want to get a book published. I want to get a book published. I want to get a
book published. I’m going to stop wanting this year. I’m going to stop failing
at that one little resolution. I’m going to be a published author by the end of
2014 if it kills me. I might not be making my money living off of what I write,
but I’ll be damned if I’m not going to supplement my income in just that
fashion.
And, this still isn’t the fun, lighthearted post I wanted it to be. It’s
serious, and it’s one of those breaking point moments. They’ve come this far
and no farther, and all that hubbub. (I think that’s from Lord of the Rings:
The Two Towers… it might also be 300… not sure which.) The point I’m trying to
make though, is that I am admitting I have a problem. I am not a published
author. I want to be a published author. And, today is the day where I finally
dedicate myself towards pushing for that goal. Today I shall stand in front of
the great beast and cry YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!
I hope some of Mel’s students are reading this. Because that’s exactly
what she says about you :P Lol. Just kidding. She loves ya just as much as she
loves me… and that’s saying something because I go out of my way to annoy the
crap out of her.
My brain got lost somewhere in there. But, yes. This is a public
declaration of my goals. My goal for the year of 2014, become a published
author. I would like to say that’s my goal for the next three months, but I
think it’s going to take a wee bit longer than that to get my book ready to go.
So, I’ll start work on it as soon as I get off work tomorrow, and you’ll get a
daily update of when it’s going to be ready. J
And… now I have to remind you that I’m also writing a D&D
adventure, and that might take some precedence, since the group expects me to
have new stuff for them to do every week. But, I will dedicate some of my time
to my novel. I promise.
On that note, I’m going to say anywho, because I don’t think I used it
anywhere else in the post, and I’m going to let you all go for the day.
Later kids.
Ryan
1-25-14
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