December 7, 2005
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I was driving to the hospital this morning, daydreaming on the freeway. I missed my turn and I was already late. I had some very harsh words to say to myself which I spoke out loud in a tone that alarmed me. I wouldn’t go as far as to use self-loathing but I definitely heard scorn. I warned myself about staying in the present. And I reminded myself about what happens when you dwell in the past and fantasize about the future.
I started my article about the wine-tasting tour. I like it. It’s funny, because I remember thinking how fun it would be to write about travel but since I go the same places every year, and because they’re such predictable places, I didn’t see how that would work out. And I’m scared this is so passe; that I’m the last person on the planet to go to “wine country”, that I won’t be able to sell the article anywhere. But I’m having fun and it’s good practice so as long as I don’t go downstairs and start opening the bottles it’s all good. Wow, I never thought I’d use that phrase.
Comments (8)
Two comments: (1) Life works best for me too when I stay in the here and now, but hey I screw up. (2) I know a writer here who does articles of “hidden” hikes, places, etc. in the area. I am one of her avid readers and there is a market for informing locals about local places. I am amazed at how many people I know have not been to near-by attractions. Cheers
Hey, terrific! No beating up on yourself, heavens, not you, Pru. The world is at your fingertips… and I bet the article is wonderful. You could run it through protected if you wanted. *hugs xo
You’re switching to protected? Does that mean you don’t want new readers? I’m new and I surely don’t mean to intrude. Wait a minute, you wouldn’t be posting on Xanga if you felt that way, just my own damn insecurity popping up again!
I have never been to the wine country, and I would like to go. So your article would interest at least one person.
Pru, I am going to Arizona to accompany Scott’s dad to see Joel. Remember now? I will stay at my sisters place, the party I was talking about is at my daughters house, right after I get back from the Arizona trip..marilyn back on the 13th but I will try to post from my mom’s computor
I have problems with staying in the present too only with me it’s lots. Then I beat myself up about it and feel like a dope. I guess everyone slips up now and then. The trick is not to let it get you down–right? I think the article about wine country would be great. Especially with the humorous slant.
its weird about fantasizing about the future, sometimes you really need it and sometimes, it will kill you…odd how that works
I sent you yours! Didn’t you get them?