Insecure Writer's Support Group: No More Too Serious

Happy Insecure Writer's Support Group Wednesday! Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh we have this ingenious outlet to vent our writer's woes or uplift with wisdom.

 

Last night, I saw Austenland the movie from the brilliant all-absorbing novel with the same name by Shannon Hale.

 

I haven't laughed so much during a movie in a long while. Seriously, I had some good knee slapper moments. With some luck, I didn't snort up a storm in the process (that happens to me, sadly enough, but with great endearing effect).

 

Hale's book was amazing and the movie didn't fail to entertain. At every turn there was something to chuckle about, be it a character's line, a fake duck shooting, or an arrow to the eye. I rather enjoyed myself and would recommend the film and, more importantly, the book one-hundred percent.

 

I bring this up because I can relate to Hale's character Jane. I'm lost in my own dreamland with my perfect "prince" and the perfect "ending". But my life already is perfect in it's own right. 

 

Jane finally realized that life was more than just Darcy. She threw in the towel and started living for herself. She stopped taking things so seriously. And once she de-Austen'ed her bedroom, she was able to pick up and move on.

 

So, this is to say that sometimes I (maybe we) take life too seriously by focusing too much on what we don't have, instead of what we do have. Here's the chance to unclutter your life and stop being so serious.

 

Do you feel burdened by seriousness? Do you feel like you could use some more chuckles in your life? And how do you unclutter the busyness of life? Have you seen or read Austenland? What did you think?

 

Hugs

 

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Work Road Trip Check-In

So I thought I'd let you all know I'm alive and well just in case you were wondering. And I know you all were. Haha

I've been having lots of fun doing something new for my job. I've driven almost 600 miles all over Wyoming. Done a bunch of recruiting for the place I work at. Stayed in a place one night  that reminded me of the Bates Motel. I hoped there was no chocolate syrup in my vacinity. I'm a little sick of restaurant and fast food. Afraid to check my weight when I get home. I've swam a couple times, even pulled a muscle in my arm in the process. Does that mean I'm a wimp? To be honest, I haven't been sleeping very well with not being in my own bed. But alas, I'm still wide awake while driving. It's all because of audio books. I first listened to Austenland by Shannon Hale and now I'm working on The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Love those two books; thought they'd keep me entertained on the road.  And I forgot how much I like speed while driving. Passing cars is fun!

Well, I hope this check-in has been somewhat entertaining. Have a great day or night or whatever time it is where you're at.