i’ve been a very lazy and neglectful artist.
since i share so many of my images online,
they are tiny in size, and not
good enough for my paint and prose gallery.
i had to resurrect the old pc (which has not
been turned on in nearly three years), and
thankfully, i had large images saved of most
of my paintings–the majority of which i’ve
sold or gifted.
as a writer, i never delete drafts of prose,
but i’m not as careful with my paintings, which
i find impossible to replicate.
i mentioned secrets in the blog title.
i’m usually very possesive of my dreams.
i read somewhere when i first began writing
the novel to tell as many friends and family
as you can–so they will ask about your progress
and help get your butt in gear.
i don’t like to not finish what i set
out to do, so it’s definitely incentive
for me to move forward.
these two dreams of mine i’ve clutched
to myself for a few years at least.
someday, i’d love to write and illustrate
it doesn’t mean i can’t have them translated
*peach blossoms, which some of you have
seen before. this is a better image–still impossible
to see the subtle details and colors, alas.
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Okay, I’ve decided to be your new best friend so you can gift me with a painting….:p
Seriously, I am swept up in the dream of your children’s book. I would definitely want one for my kids.
As for translating the journals, you certainly could have them translated – or learn the language yourself (the way the book market’s going, it might be quicker even than getting a publishing contract…
I wish you the best in these dreams of yours!!
aerin, thank you, you’re so sweet. i’m not so foolish to think i can just sit down and write a children’s book or paint well enough just yet–everything takes patience and time, esp in publishing! but it’s something to work toward. our kids will be teens probably by the time i realize this dream! =D
thanks for your encouraging and sweet comment as always!!
ps. aerin, i don’t know which journal of yours to link to? do you have a writing one or one you update more? thanks!
Your dreams are realistic. I’m confident you will achieve them.
aww, thanks AW! just give me a decade or two! right now, sell first novel, research for and then write the second. baby steps. =)
Best of luck, xiao! You’re awesome! Bootay shake for good luck (yep, I’ve stepped onto the bootay shake train!)
Oohhh, I hope you will realize both those dreams.
The painting’s not showing up.
Was struck by this:
i read somewhere when i first began writing
the novel to tell as many friends and family
as you can–so they will ask about your progress
and help get your butt in gear.
For some, telling everyone is the worst possible thing. I regret it deeply. (g) Nothing worse than having people constantly asking when you’re going to finish…
bernita, thank you! i hope so, too. i need to research on writing children’s picture books as well as improve my painting skills. the other may have to wait for a while, but it’s still a dream.
beth, boo on the peach blossoms not showing–i haven’t had an issue. and it’s exactly why you need to tell people, so they’ll nag you and get you to write! =D i want your book to be done!!
colby! missed ya! thanks for visiting and commenting, woooo! i linked ya! /bootay shake! =D
Just FYI, I’m seeing a red X instead of peach blossoms too. Which is a pity, cos I really want to see them. :(
Hey my comment didn’t show. Grrr. Blogger grrr. I can’t see the painting either is what I said before and can’t remember what else cause I have no short term memory.
But came back to wish you a Happy Mother’s day!