Julie D's Story
Hi Fiona
I just thought I'd let you know, that even though I haven't taken any of the courses, due to tight finances, I'm a single parent on benefits and have to watch the pennies, I have read some of your advice through the internet and web page, even wrote a few notes down to keep me right, and it's worked.
I also read a quote out of a book recently, which said if you do the same thing all the time, you get the same result. So true. Little by little, I am following these guidelines and re-inventing myself, I am happy, I am confident and don't feel a failure if something doesn't go my way. I am not scared to voice my opinion or try something new.
It takes me ages to lose weight, I used to go to class (Weight Watchers) put on weight and kick myself all week, now I still feel disappointed but it's not the end of the world is it? There are other things in life. I am enjoying life and other challenges, I even treat myself to the odd lunch, new clothes or bath, candles and a glass of chilled chardonnay.
I am a writer, and having trouble getting my play to the Fringe, but instead of giving up at the 1st hurdle, I have been looking at other ways of finding funding or sponsors. If it doesn't happen this year, it will next year, and know I have people to support me through this and there are other avenues I can explore, so instead of feeling a failure, I just tell myself it's not the right time and try a new challenge.
I have just finished a new play, or might re-write it as a story, who knows. I even met another writer last week who has had a story published in a book of short stories but envied me because I am taking my work to the Fringe. Talk about chuffed, I was as high as a kite all afternoon!!
I am also planning to go to College, to train as some kind of Community Co-ordinator/Education Worker and keep my writing part-time. I like to make sure I have some quality time left for my son, as a mum and me as a person!!
Julie Duff
