Are you proud of yourself?
Because you should be.
This newsletter had been brewin’ since the last. I’m tired of being a pot stirrer, but I’m a fan of those who stir pots.
I am very exhausted from mania experienced over the holidays. But I now have a more engaged audience than ever… So, hi. Thanks for the sub. I see you. I appreciate you. I’m doing the stuff, I promise.
MLIS starts next week. Let’s get to work.
RE: LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING.
From the DMs, this time.
Do you think 24 yr old self would look up to your present self?
Let’s see…
At 24, I was…Living independently in Chicago. Figuring my life out. Taking my creative writing post-bacc courses to bridge the gap between my IT degree and a potential MFA.
I was on a threshold, and I was making it happen for myself. Much like I am right now.
Going back to school, on a threshold of my next (and hopefully last) career; of my next (and potentially last) regional move; of my next (and, elpis, last) love story; of my author-focus shifting from commercial to reteller.
The tl;dr is: yes. She would be so fucking proud.
You should be proud of you, too, reader. Just FYI.
HEY. HEROES FALL.
It’s kinda their whole deal.
We know these stories:
Live long enough to see yourself become the villain (JK).
Man’s greatest battle is not external (Shelley).
Helen of Troy (Helen).
A man abuses his professional powers (Gaiman, and almost every man).
My favorite poet says, “If it hurts, make it art.”
Replace your blank spots on your shelves with new heroes. Actually, let’s try bookshelves full of heroines. And google “The Heroine’s Journey vs The Heroes Journey”. I’m tired of teaching people. For now.
As I said on Instagram:
Be well.
Be informed.
Be well-informed.
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