Wake Up Call

Blogging is the same as journaling, is the same as writing: they all require discipline. Whenever I start a journal entry it usually begins, "wow, I can't believe it's been this long since I've written." It's funny how life catches you up sometimes. Even during the last month when I've watched more consecutive hours of television than I think I ever have before it still never occurred to me to update this blog. Luckily, as every creative person knows inspiration lies around every corner. And today I got a wake up call in the form of a true author's blog. Sarah Beth Durst (a personal favorite of mine) has a blog that she updates WAY more regularly than I do. I don't know if she just remembers to or she feels an obligation to because she knows that people actually read her blog. But I digress. One of her blog entries talked about reading about writing. The post reminded me that I love reading and writing about writing and I should get back to it. Really though, I'm still so amazed that you have to work at a passion. Even if you love something so much the ordinary and mundane can distract you. But now, thanks to a month of rest and relaxation and that wonderful wake up call I am back and ready to write. Now, to do away with the corniness and figure out how to end this post.