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Tag Archives: expectations
Reblog: Dream A Little Dream
As I’m wrapping up the trip and heading back to NY and then CT, I thought a reblog might be nice. This is from 2010. Just something I was thinking about lately. I don’t think I believe in forever. … Continue reading
Posted in Ramblings, Uncategorized
Tagged dreams, everchanging self, expectations, goals, letting go, outgrowing, self-awareness
8 Comments
What are you going to do?
That question always feels like a trap. Because no one is ever supportive of your answer. Whatever you say you’re going to do, someone will explain why it’s simply impossible. So I don’t like answering. I dodge by responding: I … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pet Peeves
Tagged annoyance, expectations, goals, nosy, private thoughts
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Dream a Little Dream
I was sitting here thinking, what are my dreams for this week. To do well at the conference and to catch an agent’s interest. To meet another writer or five and click so we can have conversations about writing. Of … Continue reading