Comments on: I am a writer. And other confessions.

By: Wysiwit

Wysiwit — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:48:30 +0000

This is an old post, I know, but I only recently discovered this little oasis of wisdom and comfort on the Internet.

I also only just – four days ago!! – dared to speak those very words, very privately, to my best friend on a very long walk in the snowcovered countryside: I can write, I am good at it, and I even owe it to the world to do so. Still haven’t dared to define myself as a writer though. Will get there soon, I hope…

By: dpaul

dpaul — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:44:07 +0000

um... hmmm... We should talk Havi. dpauls last blog post..The Other Skis

By: mary

mary — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:29:26 +0000

thanks you've just given me permission to go and process some more photos ! marys last blog post..Brett Whiteley II

By: Havi Brooks

Havi Brooks — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:47:27 +0000

Oh, this is really inspiring.

I love how you’re not at all shocked by me confessing to be a writer, but actually shocked by the fact that I would think I’m not.

Talk about a human pattern that we all share. Everyone else knows we’re good enough and is right there cheering us on, and we keep tripping ourselves up, thinking we’re not ready and we’re alone. Not alone.

@Duff – I totally view dancing as my thing too. Completely identified with everything you said!

@Justin – Not crazy at all. :)

@Chris – I have NO idea what “by gum” means. It seems like someone here should know (by gum!) … man, that’s addictive.

By: Diane Whiddon-Brown

Diane Whiddon-Brown — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:38:28 +0000

Thanks for another wonderfully transparent and personal post. I am so amazed at what we all seem to share, particularly when it FEELS like it’s only me. (And thanks for being my fan, too! That’s nice.)

By: Caireen

Caireen — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:03:10 +0000

Havi - you're fab! And your writing is AMAZIN. And for this post I could substitute "writer" for "person"... As per usual, you're topic is spot on and down to earth, really getting to the core of the matter. Thank you for letting us all know that it's okay to be ourselves. Caireen Caireens last blog post..THE Birthday

By: Duff

Duff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:39:23 +0000

Havi, you are the best blogger ever. :) Seriously though, way to set up the metaphor at the beginning of this post so that anyone could use your experience for their own stuff. One of my love-hate relationships? Ecstatic dance. Totally ridiculous, but I love letting loose with some funky tunes. Dance was my spiritual awakening--and not hippie-trippy dance, but dancing in dank, smelly bars full of drunk people filled with crazy paralyzing social anxiety. Yea. Don't know why that was my calling, but hey. Lately I've been into madman Brad Keeney's Shaking Medicine, and felt totally embarrassed and yet called to it. So halfway through reading your post I decided to email Mr. Keeney to see if he has any events I can attend. Eek! Thanks for the inspiration, ~Duff Duffs last blog post..Deconstructing Personal Development, Part 3: State Management, Positive Thinking, and the Cultivation of Mania

By: Pace

Pace — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:15:16 +0000

Havi, This post makes me really happy. Kyeli and I are experiencing a lot of fear as we're about to publish our book. What if there's a typo? What if people think it's too informal, too repetitive, or too rambly? What if we get burned at the grammar stake for using singular "they"? But we're not going to let our fears stop us. You inspire me. Thanks for putting yourself out there, and thanks for your support. Kyeli twinkles. (: Paces last blog post..Mushy anniversary post. (:

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:21:49 +0000

I'm glad you're loud and proud about being a writer, even if we're all saying, but Havi, we know, and we love your writing! I am TRYING to write a novel for NaNoWriMo. TRYING is that key word... It's coming out in little bits and pieces, definately that love-hate thing. I did something a little out of my comfort zone and posted two little blurbs on my blog. I'm pretty proud of that. How is the moving progressing? I hope all is well and you can find your zen amidst all the boxes. Melissas last blog post..NaNoWriMo Excerpts

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:37:34 +0000

"You know, the thing that -- when you actually allow yourself to think about having time to devote to it -- makes you feel elated and miserable. Joyful and terrified." Wait, what? You mean I'm not the only one who feels this way about my creating? I have a deep and abiding sense that I am crazy, certifiable, because when I truly allow myself to contemplate doing what I love all the time I want to curl up in a ball and weep with terror and ecstasy. Is that not crazy after all? Sometimes it feels a bit lonely to be an artist. Thanks for sharing this. Justins last blog post..Perspective.