I was sitting in a restaurant with my husband when I was overcome with the need for a pen.
I didn’t just want a pen; I needed this pen like I needed to breathe. My blood rushed through me at lightning speed causing my scalp to tingle and, OKAY, okay I don’t really know what my blood was doing and my scalp was probably just complaining about needing a touch up.
What I do know is that I wanted a damn pen and I was about to tackle a waiter when my husband got his attention and saved us both the embarrassment.
I had been looking out the window, noticing all of the items on the dock, when a story came to mind. A story that I HAD to write down, right then and there, no waiting allowed.
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I felt a kind of madness as I grabbed the pen, flipped my place mat over and started writing. The words were on the paper before I even had a chance to think of them (not kidding).
I wondered if it was going to make any sense when I was done.
I filled the back of my place mat but as my husband started to hand me his, the frenzy ended. It was over and I felt good. I felt finished.
I have been having similar “events” all week.
I think it’s good.
I think it means I am paying attention to my dream.
I now carry pen and paper with me.
Something else I did this week
I attended a viewing of “Who Does She Think She Is?” a documentary which explores how women often make difficult choices (also described in Catherine’s post Sat 3/28). This film depicted women who were wives, mothers and artists; each identity vying to be seen and heard. The need to create is strong and should not be underestimated.
It is a powerful thing that just can’t be stopped without losing the woman. This movie spoke volumes to me and, it seemed, everyone else in the room. I highly recommend it for both women and men of all ages. I especially recommend it for young female artists who may be embarking on new relationships – and take your man with you!
The week ahead -
For the week coming I intend to meet last week’s goal of writing 1000 words a day. I will also be reading Following the Whispers (Creating a life of inner peace and self-acceptance from the depths of despair) by Karen Walker.
As Catherine explains in her post 3/28 we have been asked to review this book and post our comments.
I am honored to participate.
Dawnda
(Dawnda’s dream was to get some piece of writing published in 2009. She left the 8 Women Dream group in 2009 to focus on finding full-time employment. We consider her an accomplished dreamer as she published her thoughts here and began her own scary stories blog at www.killeryarns.com)
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I love that story! Kind of reminds me when I’m about to go to sleep, a logo idea pops in my mind, and I have to get my butt up and draw it out or I’ll never remember it in the morning. Can’t wait to hear what you think about Following the Whispers.
I am convinced there is a great book inside you screaming to get out, especially after this experience.