Wednesday 30 December 2009

Dear Lisa

A letter to myself for the Year ahead (with thanks to Jamie and her Wishcasting)

This time last year you promised yourself to write (nearly) every day. Well done girl. I bet you had no idea that starting a blog would open up such a rich vein of creativity, shrink the world a little and give you the wonderful gift of new friendships.

What will 2010 bring I wonder? Please keep up the writing and, whatever you do, don't stop painting. When you hold colour in your hand spells get woven and imagination soars. Above all don't forget that creativity is as much for you as anyone else; it's about forming something you are proud of and reflecting a little of what resides in your soul out into the big wide world.

Don't stop dreaming but maintain some focus. It's not going to be easy setting up in your chosen career. You'll need to learn to cope better with rejection for a start. Dig deep for those hidden reserves of stamina and determination. You're already well on the way to achieving your ambitions so don't fall at the last hurdle.

Start thinking about your birthday now. 40 is a time for celebration. Don't let the day slide by unmarked. Plan for the party.

Spend a weekend in London. You know how much you love it there.

Give that novel one more try then, if it doesn't work, start another. Don't give up. You will be a published author.

Now, let's get down to a few specifics. We need to talk about your 'office'. You simply cannot work in that mess. Make to do lists and stick to them. At the end of every one write the word TIDY UP AND FILE and do it. I want to see some targets drawn up for both work and personal
ambitions and regular review. Give yourself a quarterly appraisal and if either a little bonus or a big dressing down depending on how well you score yourself.

OK Lisa, enough now. You've never been a person for too much structure. Sieze every day and grab all the opportunities you can. Remember that life is not a rehearsal. This is your movie. You are the star - go grab everything you can and enjoy!

Lisa

32 comments:

  1. A weekend in London? Wait for me, I'll pack my bags! (Haven't been there for 11 years!)

    As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! :)

    Have a great 2010!

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  2. Lisa, that's some good advice to yourself. So happy to hear that you are undaunted in your goals. Yes, do start again and again. A number of years ago I was involved in an online group that was using a book called (I think), the Weekend Novelist. It had a full outline of practical things to get your novel written, mostly on weekends (although I have to admit some of those weekend lists were pretty lofty). And 40 is a great age. Trust me - I've been there for 9 years! I will turn 50 in 2010 and while I get a few palpitations thinking of that, it doesn't bother me nearly as much as turning 60 does. When I think how fast these last 9 years have gone it's a little scary. Of course I became a mother at 42 and I naturally lost a few years in there with sleep deprivation! Much love and success to you in the new year and let me be one of the first to wish you a happy birthday!

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  3. Oh wow Miss Lisa this is something we should all do from time to time. I am pleased you have taken yourself in hand so to speak but also pleased that are not thinking to be too hard on yourself either. Good luck with everything you want to achieve, and remember me when you are famous. :O)

    By the way, I recently turned 60 and find I am fitting most comfortably into this age group since it has many of its own merits, not least the time to create.

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  4. Well done, Lisa. You are on your way! You are right to cut yourself a *little* slack, it gives you room to be creative!

    Don't fret about turning 40 ~ 40 is a great age to be!

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  5. Hey there Lisa! I'll be in London too around the end of Jan. And if you make it there- don't forget to visit Sadler's Wells. It's quite simply an inspirational place. Seems like you've got it all sorted for 2010. I celebrate my 40th too and was just telling myself to get those goals down hard ... RdV in one year to toast our successes!

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  6. Just wanted to add: you have the most interesting links in your sidebar! i love "Creative Every Day" and "Secret Sunday"!

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  7. Yeah, I want to go to London too! I love this letter to yourself and I may have to steal, er um, borrow the idea for my post which I haven't written yet. Lovely, lovely!

    As Lisa wishes for herself in 2010, so I wish for her too!

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  8. ~ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT...love your letter, love your concept & creativity...wonderful way to head into the new year..as Lisa (Wrightstuff) wishes for herself so I wish for her too...to grabbing all you can...may your hands be overflowing with all you wish to bring forth in your life! brightest blessings & cheers to the new year~

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  9. As Lisa wishes for herself so I wish for her also. Enjoy the journey.

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  10. As Lisa wishes for herself so I wish for her also.

    Grab it all!

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  11. As Lissa wishes for herself, I so wish for her also. Oh and the office....boy were you peeking in my window. That is exactly what is on my agenda today!

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  12. What a wonderful and encouraging letter to yourself!

    As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  13. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  14. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

    Oh I loved your letter..wonderful! Your writing has been a joy to read and your art..beautiful..keep at both..WHOOT!! Let Fly girl! I have loved getting to know you here this year...what a joy you are!
    Happy New Year and Namaste, Sarah

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  15. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. what a wonderful letter to self you have written here, go for it girl! Wishing you a New Year filled with all you wish for.

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  16. Wonderful letter, I loved reading it. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  17. This is your movie! Action!

    As the bold and brave Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish also!~*

    Much Joy, Many Blissings`*
    Molly

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  18. Seize the days & create away!
    As Lisa wishes for herself in 2010, so I wish for her also!

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  19. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I also with for her with abundance! Seize the day!

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  20. I so enjoy your writing!

    Happy 2010!

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  21. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! I love London, too!

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  22. I hope you don`t mind if I yoink this idea for my own blog I love the idea of writing letters to one own self. As Lisa wishes for herself so I wish for her also.

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  23. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
    Lisa, this letter is so lovely.

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  24. I love your letter to yourself...may all your wishes come true!

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  25. Hi Lisa
    I love your blog and of course your art work...Will certainly be back. So, As lisa wishes for herself, i wish for her tooo.....Happy 2010!!

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  26. Love the letter to yourself. Have a great 2010. As Lisa wishes for herself, I wish for her too.

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  27. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her!

    I had a stern talk to myself about tidying up. :-) Well done! May your wishes come true in 2010!

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  28. As Lisa wishes for her future self, so I wish for her also!

    Happy New Year!

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  29. As Lisa wishes for herself, I so determindly wish for her also! Oh for a weekend in London :-)

    Coping with rejection is huge, but it's as important for a writer who wants to be published as sentence structure IMO.

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  30. I really like this letter, Lisa--I think I'm going to borrow it for myself, and follow it's advice!!

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  31. As Lisa wishes for herself, so do I wish for her also. Beautiful, what a great way to lookk back on the year that was. I've been composing a sort of letter to 2009, too, haven't posted it yet though because I'm slow! ;)

    Many blessings to you in 2010!

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  32. Hi, Lisa. I agree that 40 is a time for partying, and a time to look forward to. (As they say, I resemble that comment.)

    As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish with her also.

    -TimK

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