It’s the tiny victories
Posted on | September 30, 2008 | 6 Comments
This morning, as I stare into the bathroom mirror repeating the phrase ‘I’m a winner’, I can do so with more conviction than usual. Today, people, I am a winner.
My short scene entry over at The Rouge Wave was voted the best. Hurrah for me! My first earnings from writing, an Amazon gift certificate for $25, will soon be virtually winging its virtual way to me. If I may be permitted another hurrah?
Hurrah.
Although this is a small victory, I am encouraged and emboldened. I would be feaverishly working on a spec script now if I hadn’t spent the last eight hours writing my acceptance speech. A couple more drafts and it should be ready. Four, tops. Maybe five.
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6 Responses to “It’s the tiny victories”
Gerry Hayes
I mostly sit around all day and drink tea. Occasionally, I write stuff and send it to strangers so they can humiliate me and debase my efforts. Other than the self-harm to dull the shame of failure, it's not a bad life. Like I say, there's tea.
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September 30th, 2008 @ 16:51
No victory is a small one, Gerry. It’s how it makes you FEEL and if you feel inspired, motivated and validated, well, that was the point of this competition. Your short scene was my favorite, by far, and I really think you have potential. Cheers,
xoxox
Julie
September 30th, 2008 @ 21:57
Thanks, Julie. My victory just grew a little. Cheers. Please feel free to drop by with compliments any time.
October 1st, 2008 @ 20:32
That is a great Hurrah! So much better than the last post. It was a bummer.
October 1st, 2008 @ 22:07
Darn tootin’ it was a bummer. I’m still puckered from all of the rancid, rank, vinegary, sour grapes that I’ve had to choke down my rancorous gullet.
Luckily, I’m not bitter though.
October 10th, 2008 @ 23:15
Woo – bug HURRAY HURRAH! Well done – are you chuffed? You should be.
RM x
October 12th, 2008 @ 0:57
I am chuffed, RM. Like I say, it’s a small victory, but a victory nonetheless. It’s always nice when someone provides some independent affirmation. Now, if I can just build on this small foundation, who knows.