You never know the deadline for a bucket list. So I’m not going to wait for one.
Monday marked my first day of writing as a full time occupation. In some ways, this is just like many other weeks where I took time off from work to write, but in other ways it’s completely different. There’s nothing coming up next Monday to fret about. No meetings I’m missing. No feeling like I’m letting someone down by using my vacation. I’m free to put my full obsession with work behind writing.
I wondered if this would scare me, a new kind of pressure, but instead I feel free. I’m privileged to not need to worry about money right now thanks to a combination of my spouse, my life opportunities, and my own decisions. I am working for myself, and I know I’m a pretty tough boss, but that toughness only leaves me motivated.
I know there will be rough days in the future. These three days have been high productivity, but there will be low days. Days I throw away more hard work than I complete. Days I receive stock rejection letters. But there will be even more inspired days. Hopefully, there will be acceptance letters. Positive feedback from beta readers. I know for sure there will be beautiful days enjoying writing.
If there’s something on your list that you’re putting off, I hope you take the next chance.