Intersection 29

When an idea and courage meet...

I haven't written any plot for a potential story or novel for a long time now, though I have finished writing a novel (I believe it is a novel since I reached more than 200 pages of it in Microsoft Publisher) last year. It was a story that took me two years to accomplish. I have posted a few chapters on some websites for readers, but I haven't gotten much feedback. Some of my friends have also read the initial drafts of the story. The story follows the complications of teenage life, and I am unsure if I gave justice to the original idea behind the novel.

And after more than two years of waiting (and feeling scared) of a big idea, I have decided to push myself to finish a new novel. A novel that I shall post via Wattpad. I understand the risk of being ignored and the risk of not having feedback for a long time, but I am ready for everything. I do picture this upcoming story of mine to make some people interested, but I will not expect. I will post chapters of the story as if I'm doing my blog - at my own pace, and at the right time.

The story's plot came to me at an unexpected time. And because I didn't want to jinx the story, I haven't given anyone a clue about what it will be all about. Writing this story will be  a challenge for me, but it is a challenge I will joyfully undergo. The journey of making the ideas come to life is exciting. This move will not be a make or break one for me, but it will surely determine how I will work about it in the future. I have many plans to publish books soon, someday and in the far future. I have the goal to establish my name in libraries and bookshelves.

And everything continues with this story.

I hope you do have the courage to make an idea a reality.

Until the next courageous move,

Myra

(Credits to scriptmag.com for the photo)

Intersection 28

When a marked date and impulse meet...

First of all, I want to greet you a Happy Valentines Day! I hope you had an amazing time with your special someone, with your family or friends, maybe even some quality time for yourself.  I currently do not have a special someone to celebrate Valentines Day as a partner, but this does not mean that I feel less happy. Though I am curious about how it will feel to celebrate February 14 with a romantic partner, I am in no hurry for that experience. I have my family and friends to celebrate it with at the moment.

I spent the first half of the day at work. There was not much things to do, but I felt excited because I received my weekly salary (something I was not expecting). Having realized that today was a marked day in the calendar, I immediately thought about a possible surprise I can give to my family. So I decided to buy a heart-shaped blueberry cheesecake - the first time I will do something unexpected during Valentines day. The idea of bringing smiles to my family's faces made me giddy. I would have been primarily bothered by the price of the cake in ordinary circumstances, but I guess the strong, loving vibe of this day encouraged my impulse. And I do not have any regrets about it.

Along with the acceptance of my tendency to act upon impulse, I realized that there is something positive we can get when we just go with what we feel like or what we think in a moment. I guess this is why I have a special appreciation and amazement for unique and sincere surprises. There is something very special about the heartwarming intentions and actions of anyone who would be brave and willful enough to push through with surprises to create precious memories for the recipient/s. The thrill of keeping things a secret for a certain time, then revealing everything at the right moment is an exhilaration I would love to remake anytime.

Even with the possible jitters and excitement one can feel, there are also some people who are not fond of surprises. They prefer having a clue about what will happen or what they're missing. Maybe they need to have a sense of control in every situation for them to feel at ease. I do understand why some people feel this way, but I always wonder how their perception might change. And if I meet someone who dislikes surprises, I would probably try my best to change his/her idea about it.

Well, this post is quite long enough so I will stop here. I hope you find someone whom you will surprise because of a good impulse.

Until the next date,

Myra

(Credits to http://data3.whicdn.com/images/34522870/original.jpg for the photo)

Intersection 27

When a song and reminiscence meet...

In my new job, majority of the people around me are younger than me. From preschool, elementary and high school students, I feel amazed at how I can easily observe the differences of their generation from mine. Ah... I often feel too old when I mentally take note of the changes I see. Anyway, I shall save my reflections on the comparisons and contrasts for another post (or two).

Today, I was filled with enthusiasm and an overwhelming sense of glee as I heard the students sang one of the famous themes of the High School Musical entitled Everyday. As far as I remember (and I hope I am right), this was the song showcased during the graduation of the characters in the movie-series. I smiled at myself, thinking about how real my attachment to the movie-series is. I couldn't even believe myself for singing along to about two-thirds of the song the very first time the students tried singing it. My sentimental persona was exposed because of this. I don't regret it though.

Memories of my high school years passed as if they happened decades ago. I don't know if I was just too focused on my idea about how old I think I am, but the rush of emotions led me to replay the mini movies of my life. Seeing the people present in these mini-movies revealed a sense of curiosity in me. I thought about how they were doing now. Were most of them working? I know some of my high school batch mates were still finishing college, but I hoped they would graduate as soon as they can. Will I ever meet everyone again? Maybe in random cafes, or in random strolls in the mall or parks. Maybe we will even be colleagues or business partners. Maybe they have thought of our mini-movies too. Maybe they have forgotten about it.

While I bought myself back to the present moment, I knew there were some things that happen just because they paved way for new insights. The life-filled memories keep us connected to ourselves and to other people. In ways we sometimes do not mind, small details of our current lives try to bring us back to what has happened. The things we have regarded as random until we have noticed them, like songs, become signs of the glee we thought as contentment, the pain we thought as enduring, the surprise we thought was unbearable. And however we perceive these details, or the memories that come along with them, there will always come times that we give ourselves a smile.

I hope you hear a song that will remind you of something (or someone).

Until the next reminiscence,

Myra

(Credits to academichelp.net for the photo)