I was reminded and assured why I want to be a writer. Part of it is the class, the clout, the feeling of performing and being selfishly appreciated. Part of it is the feeling of imparting wisdom or opinion or random thought to those around you, sort of the same rush I get from teaching anything. Most of it is how I feel when I write.
I really love my brain, and however I can communicate what goes on betwixt mine ears is a medium worth exploring. Writing is my jam. It makes me feel good, makes me happy, allows me to be introspective but at the same time organic and honest.
I was solidified in this thinking while at nerdcon. The final bolt into the chassis of my brain box was lying in bed after a day of panels in a peaceful city (SIDE NOTE: Go to Minneapolis. You're welcome).
I was lying down. It was about...4am? Yeah. Round then.
http://www.amazon.com/My-Fight-Your-Ronda-Rousey/dp/1941393268
I was reading My Fight/Your Fight by my future wife (Ronda Rousey, of course). Paraphrasing, there is a point in her tale where she has headed out into the world, young and angry and with things to prove. She is competing, and winning, and has the realization, over a box of Dunkin' Donuts, that she loves what she does and that she can do it for herself.
Thus is mine realization. Thanks everyone who makes nerdcon: stories possible, and thanks, Ronda. Your book is amazing, I learned from your experiences and I look forward to our nuptials (a word that I've spelled incorrectly my whole life. Learning is FUNdamental).
I love to write. I don't know how I'm going to make a living off of it (books, scripts, self help etc), but I want to make it my living.
It's the first job that I've really devoted growth to. I've spent a ton of time in other things, but I mostly just fell into them (dance included). Ethics and all that and so forth.
You're all awesome.
I'm still on vacation. New Orleans is an incredible place.
Have the Best Day You've Ever Had.
Andrew
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