Okay, today was my first full day as a soon to be published writer and I used to wonder what it would be like. As all of my friends got the email that changed their lives I'd think....wow I wonder what that feels like? Will I ever get my email? Well, yesterday I got mine and I can only say one thing. There are no words to describe how awesome it feels! It's like winning the lottery, the publisher's clearing house, and the price is right all at the same time...and then some. I don't think it's so much the recognition (not that it isn't wonderful) but it's more of a validation. A sort of rite of passage that every writer has to take. The submission of your work, the waiting, then the acceptance. It happens. Everyday lives are changed by editors. Just like everyday another person just like me has their dream become a reality.
Which brings me to my thought of the day...Live what you love. Well, right now, this moment in time I am SO living what I love. I have my family (some of them more excited than I am, if you can believe it.) They love and support me no matter what, I have many wonderful friends who have believed in me all along. And truly that is a humbling feeling. To know that someone believes in you no matter what...for me it gives me a reason to set the bar higher for myself, and to expect more of myself. So I'll say good night everyone and hope that you'll have sweet dreams.
Until tomorrow!
