My Journey to Become a Writer 12/07/2024 Post #342

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On this date in history, in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked. How times have changed – and yet, in so many places, war is still a huge part of life.

I’m not sure why one generation or place in geography is born in peace and another isn’t.

I’m grateful – but not grateful enough. So much of the time I’m completely unaware of how good I have it.

I stopped into a nursing home to see a couple of friends. One has Huntington’s Disease. Her joy amazes me, and I was ashamed when I excused myself with the words, “Pray for me, I’m headed for Walmart,” as if that was some sort of hard thing. For her, a trip to the store – even just across the interstate – would be a miracle. I bit my lip and wished I hadn’t said those words. What a complainer I can be. The common things I “endure” would be wonderful to so many people around the world…

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I did Day 342 of the 100 Words a Day Writing Challenge 2024 through L.A. Writers’ Lab and worked more on my audio booth. I think I’m finally done with the foam acoustic squares, so I went shopping for some curtains to fill the corners and cover the floors.

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I’m grateful to have others in my life who will talk about their hard times and continue to remind me not to quit.

I can tell you, it’s tempting at times to just throw in the towel in every area. I feel like I’m five percent away from finishing so much, but it’s like being tangled in fishing line – sometimes I can’t even see what’s causing me to trip. I guess I’ve just got to keep trying.

Thanks for reading what I’m writing,

Jody Susan

The post down below from 99 days ago helps me see that I have moved forward and need to celebrate even the small steps.