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REALITY CHECK!!

So, I started this new job, and wow, My very first task was to write a story about an induction meeting we'd just had. To be honest, writing has never been my thing. You know how it is, we all stretch the truth a bit to get a job, right? If we were completely honest, we'd probably never even make it to the interview list. So, I walked into this new role as a whole new me: "Gladys the Writer." I figured there were so many people, they'd never actually ask me to write anything. I mean, my studies weren't even focused on writing, so I didn't expect to stand out for that. But then, my team lead walked right up to me and gave me the one task I truly felt I couldn't do. I couldn't say no, though. My CV clearly stated I could write. In fact, it said I don't just write, but that "this is what I live for." Talk about a reality shock!...

LIVING A DREAM

 Hey there, it's been a while! And before you get too excited by the title, let me make a confession: I might have stretched the truth a little. This "dream" isn't what you think. Honestly, writing used to be my personal nightmare. I'd fumble for words, desperate for the right vocabulary to make my sentences great. It felt like a constant struggle. But lately, something has shifted. I've stumbled upon a secret that's changing everything for me: writing it all down, a friend told me this. Especially when my mind is buzzing with worries, there’s no better release than letting the words flow onto the page. And it’s actually working! I’m genuinely enjoying it. My journal has become a trusted companion, and in a surprising turn of events, I guess you could say I'm truly living a dream after all.