tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post6918496757402765419..comments2023-12-19T05:15:27.114-05:00Comments on Liana Brooks: Letting Go and Moving OnLiana Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-50896196421193448092009-10-22T10:50:40.469-04:002009-10-22T10:50:40.469-04:00I understand what you're saying about fear of ...I understand what you're saying about fear of success with your writing. I'm having a similar problem myself, though I'm perfectly happy with my bachelor's degree so higher ed. doesn't play into it. I just know that even if I do get a book contract, I won't be able to quit my job. That leaves me wondering whether I'll be able to hack writing to deadlines while still holding down my 40 hrs per week. Scary. I'm pretty sure that's why I've waffled with the whole writing thing for so long. I've decided to go forward, but it still makes me incredibly nervous. <br /><br />Good luck with whatever you decide - sounds like there are no bad choices for you at this point. Only good things can happen, no matter what you choose. :-)Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-12216819457372005552009-10-20T18:01:23.759-04:002009-10-20T18:01:23.759-04:00Liana, you aren't alone. Writing is one of tho...Liana, you aren't alone. Writing is one of those hobbies that require your full attention and the 'right mood', and unfortunately, that isn't always possible. <br /><br />When I'm stressed and worried about bills and the future, I really can't write if my life depended on it. That's been my deal this past year or so. <br /> <br />It would take a tremendous leap of faith to quit my full time job and take all of those required day (lab, internship) classes I turned away from five years ago. <br /><br />If I had the opportunity though and knew that my bills would still get paid, you betcha I would leap away and finish school - particularly if it put me in the field (animal care) where I'm happiest. <br /><br />Good luck, and take it one day at a time. <br /><br />Something that keeps my chin up - I knew a woman who was 60 years old and finally finishing her veterinary degree. It was something she'd always wanted to do, but never had time away from family (a few kids, dogs, husband) and her real job (vet technician). She's got her practice now and loving every minute of it. That woman is my inspiration. :)Cate Kariaxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01812494549402252779noreply@blogger.com