Same old thing

Being a writer and working a fulltime job that has nothing to do with writing has become more and more of a challenge these days. I've been a temp for eight years now and I admit it's getting old. I've seen and done more things as a temp than many have done as a permanent employee yet, I hang on week to week.

This year is gonna be different. Of course I say that every year and each year is basically the same. The difference? I have four solid show ideas and amazingly am working on all of them. In the past my focus was just on the one. My first show has changed so much that I don't even recognize it anymore! All four shows are different, which is why I can write on all of them at the same time.

Another difference is that I experienced real love for the first time! Sounds exciting but wait...there's an unhappy ending. I know some of you say, "oh that's what love is about." I disagree. Love is not about heartbreak but of two souls coming together sharing their life experiences up to now.

Another difference is also I've begun this year with a solid grasp of where I am going. I've decided to make solid decisions instead of fluid one that never come to pass because they blend into the mundane everyday survival mode. This year I will think outside of the box and quite simply stop worrying. The past eight years has been all about worrying, especially about things I cannot control.


This year I will:

- Become a fulltime paid television writer.
- Complete and pitch all four of my pilots.
- Get a literary agent.
- Find love (or it will find me) from someone who isn't emotionally deficient.
- Nurture and cherish all of my friendships.
- Move on with my life and be happy no matter what!