Oh what fun Wishcasting Wednesday is proving to be; for when else do we allow ourselves the opportunity to look at ourselves and say "what prize do you want to award yourself Lisa?" Instead of listening to the inner critic, it is time to rummage around in your insides and untangle a compliment or two. I know they are embedded in there somewhere - hidden in amongst the self doubt and niggling fears.I acknowledge myself today and say well done girl for keeping up this blog. Well, I know that doesn't sound like much but at the beginning of the year I set myself a resolution to write something (nearly) every day for how else was I ever to begin to become the kind of writer I know I want to be? For after all, practice makes perfect and points make prizes dear girl.
So, I stand before you today in my best dress and give a twirl to acknowledge not just my 129 posts (two today!!) but, most importantly, all the fun I've had and that wonderful little rush when the words just seem to flow, tumbling and playing like a babbling brook!
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I just paused in my writing to see what others were thinking and read the BlissChick's entry on this theme. She said something that made me leap out of the chair in great joy shouting "Yes, yes, me too. I've discovered that".
Real writers don't have to be novelists. (near enough quote)
It's quite obvious and simple really if you think about it and, although I still feel I have the novel in me', what I have discovered by blogging this year is the pure joy in words - spinning stories, giving magical flight to imaginations, dabbling and dappling scenic backgrounds and just expressing.
And, in true acceptance speech style, I would naturally like to thank everyone who made this possible. Without the support of friends old and new giving words of encouragement along the way, I doubt it would ever have happened.
I thank you all... blub blub..... Nice to see you... Now, where's the champagne?
(Apologies to anyone who doesn'gt get the Bruce Forsyth connection - I guess you have to be familiar with British national treasures! He is one of our best-loved TV entertainers with a number of catch phrases which I've peppered throughout this posting - 'Didn't she do well' being a particular favourite. Did you spot them all? Try looking 'higher'.
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What Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself for, so I acknowledge with her. May your inner critics voice stay on mute!
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ReplyDeleteLisa! The Right Her!
ReplyDeleteI'm acknowledging that I'm glad you're making yourself do this because I enjoy what you manufacture here.
As Lisa so Wrightly acknowledges about herself, I lovingly join her in saying, "Didn't she do well, indeed!?"
oh I love Christine in blickchick and adore and dance and make reverances to her honesty! Yay Christine!
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Yay Lisa!
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteHow Awesome!
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself for all 129 posts, so I acknowledge her as well.
ReplyDeleteYay Lisa!
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge about herself, so I wish to acknowledge also.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I enjoy your writing voice and am so glad you decided to start this blog. :)
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteI caught that too...I feel like a writer even though I don't work on a novel (like my sister) but I am a writer in my own way. Wonderful post!! Namaste, Sarah
As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! You are a writer, whose words lift and inspire those around her, the best kind!
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteLOL! WELL SAID!
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa so acknowledges for herself, so too do I acknowledge for Lisa :) ten fold :)
~Shamsi
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge for herself, so I wish to acknowledge for her also.
ReplyDeleteYep...still have many novels in this chick, too, but it's okay to have other stuff. That was a very big deal for me to admit. :)
All that Lisa wishes to acknowledge about her wonderful self, I wish to acknowledge as well.
ReplyDeleteYou look Mah-velous in that dress sweetie.
Now, one last twirl, then I must have your autograph!
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge about herself, so I wish to acknowledge also.
ReplyDeleteI just started a blog and how wonderful to claim "YAY FOR ME" for creating a splendid blog!
As Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself, so I acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteAnd you can always count on me to bring the bubbly. *POP*
As Lisa wishes to acknowlege for herself, I do so also! May you continue to write and keep up your blog...which writing on every day is a very big accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteIt takes dedication to keep writing in your blog. I'm sure many give up, so I'm glad you're celebrating this accomplishment. There's all kinds of writing you can do: fiction, non-fiction, flash fiction/non-fiction, op-ed, poetry, poetry prose, lyrical non-fiction. The writing sky is the limit!
I wish that you keep writing as long as it makes you happy!
Giulietta
Maybe it's a "Lisa" thing... I have just begun my blog with the intention of "writing something every day"... so far...I believe I'm three for three!! :D Bravo for YOU!!
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, so I, Lisa, wish for her also. :)
I got the lot...didn't I do well. By the way, you're my favourite!
ReplyDeleteHello, hello and nice to meet you! I love your voice and send you high fives on keeping it alive and writing!! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYay, Yay for Wrightstuff (she says while standing and clapping)! As Wrightstuff wishes to acknowledge in herself, so I acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes to acknowledge herself, so I wish to acknowledge her also.
ReplyDeleteYes! I agree. Real writers don't have to be novelists. I believe that to write is the thing in itself. Published or not. To tell some story or to simply express oneself in the written word is all that's required. I think it's easy to get hung up on the whole publishing thing and make that some kind of standard. But how many brilliant artists can you name who never sold a painting in their lifetime? That did not make them less an artist or painter. Writers write because they have to write. It's a struggle to express yourself, whether for money or for free. We write to please ourselves, first. An audience is merely a possibility. And you are a writer. You have proved it here.
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