So when I say something like, "I'll post here every day until July 31st" it would take a major catastrophe to stand in the way.
Even if I feel stuck.
So far today I received a clean bill of health at the dentist, purchased a fantastico chocolate fudge cake for a birthday celebration tonight, and marveled at my newly blooming dahlia. I discovered some awesome new blogs and a new band. And I thought a lot.
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| from Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco |
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| "Dinner Plate" |
SIMPLICITY.
(I even have the urge to write the word in fancy, scripty, swirly font. Darn it!) Realizing that I love writing and I love BIG projects has been important. And while I'm excited to share some more of my bigger ideas and contemplations, I also want to give them the time they fully deserve. It's important that we communicate just what we mean when we put our words out into the world.
I'm taking a breath and letting it all go. I'd love to hear about how other people have broadened their styles. Have you found it challenging to keep your ideas small and specific?
I am so happy to be following your blog! :) Glad I ran across it.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more: simplicity. That is a word I need to really pay attention to while blogging. I find myself always needing something fabulous to write about. If I kept it more simple and just focused on me then it would make it a lot easier when I am stuck!
first of all: that fudge cake. a tear of pure joy just rolled down my cheek.
ReplyDeleteas far as small and specific, i struggle sooooo much to be succinct. you know i'm a wordy windy gal. :D
but when my goal is to write regularly, it's tough for me to keep up the energy for the bigger stuff all the time. a mix of complex and simple helps me balance the intensity.
Ashley--thanks so much for coming to Six Giraffes! It's comforting to hear these familiar words from friends over and over, isn't it? What grade do you teach?
ReplyDeleteDi--that cake was worthy of tears, for sure! It is sooo fun to be wordy and windy, but I equally love your simple, photo-based posts. You are an inspiration in the journey of simplicity!