Bringing it to the Now

Interesting dilema for a story written over decades. Times change. Using the telephone booth seems silly now that I can put cell phones in their hands. Yet, the 80s had a certain look, not just fashion, but what we did in our sparetime, words we used and of course what was going on in the world. So now I have some 80 characters I want to update, but without losing their appeal.

Yeah, I could stay in the 80s, the birth of the story even, but modern day conveniences are just so damn convenient! And though the story spans over some of their lifetime, it's only like ten years, not almost 30!

At any rate, still working on the pieces and updating as I go along. Not convinced of the starting point yet, so challenging myself to come up with three different possibilities and build outlines off each and see which feels best.

Lots of great ideas but so little time. Nothing new there! I did have an epiphiny at work the other day as I was working through my lunch break. Yeah, I do that, a lot. At least with this job I don't bring work home with me but I still work my ass off to be the best I can be, always working towards a promotion and more money, even if that means continuing while I eat lunch so I can put out even more subpoena research (which is what I do) and increase my stats at a very competitive bank.

What if I gave my stories that same damn effort? Why can't I strive to write the best story I can write and do that during my breaks at home? Hell, why can't I do that on my breaks at work? Yeah, I want work numbers to look great, but in ten years will I be happier in whatever position at the bank I'm at - it's not a passion, it's money. Or will I be happier if I've created the story I want to write? Hell yeah!


Of course I can't give it all my time but I can start snatching up bits of times as they present. Afterall I do have a family that needs me and work does pay the bills, and well today is Superbowl Sunday and looking forwards to watching the game at a friend's party with some great people. Go Pats!!!!

But I will continue to find ways to bring that much needed time to the now! :)