This week I have the opportunity to live my dream life. It will last only 3 days but I will be spending these days staying at the beach, in my friend’s beautiful condo with nothing to do but write. This is how I want to spend the rest of my life.
To all my friends who think I am positive and upbeat most of the time – I warn you – this week I will be unbearable. I will be excited, energetic, and bouncing off the walls with enthusiasm. I will tell everyone I come in contact with that absolutely anything is possible, that good things will come if you put in the effort and that they too can do whatever they set their mind to.
What I’m calling my writing retreat is possible because I have an amazing friend, with a spectacular home, who is generous enough to share this with me.
It is possible because I finally decided that I can follow my dream. By the end of this retreat I will have the draft of my book complete, ready to share with my editors, wonderful friends who will help craft it into what it is meant to be.
It is possible because my readers from here have encouraged me with your kind words and your own tales of success.
It is possible because I have set a ridiculously short deadline to keep me focused on my goal, instead of allowing time for fear and self-doubt to creep in.
It is possible because I now believe in myself. I believe in the possibilities that are available to anyone.
You have been warned.
This post is in response to the daily writing prompt Warning
Thriving Not Surviving 
Love this. You are an inspiration although I may think you are a little crazy in giving yourself a short deadline. I completely understand that need though. As a terrible procrastinator you have given me a push in getting my act together and getting my poetry organized. Good luck with your book! It will be fabulous I am sure.
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Thanks so much! A short deadline is the only way I’ll push through. It’s why I decided to take the time off of work. It’s a great motivator!
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😊😊💗💗
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Good for you! I’ll be sending writerly vibes your way. I love your enthusiasm and determination.
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Thank you! I could definitely use all the writing vibes I can get! This is my first big undertaking and I’m just throwing myself into it. I’m working without a net! Lol 😁
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That’s wonderful. You deserve it!
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Thank you!
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Anything is possible! I like that attitude. I too believe that anything is possible if we set our minds to it with relevant actions and efforts. Keep going! All the best for your book. 😊
This is such an inspirational post.
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Thank you! 6 days until my deadline….😁
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Hey! Amazing post!
Btw, I hope you don’t mind but I nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. You could check it out here:
https://aslapdashtalk.wordpress.com/2018/03/31/the-liebster-award/#more-472
Have a great day!
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Aww thanks! I appreciate it!
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All the best from an Englishman raised close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast … I kind of get the feeling you are going to succeed!
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Keep having that feeling….I think it’s helping! 😉
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Beautiful. If I have my way writing is the only thing I want to do. Enjoy your solitude 💛
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