Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Think before you write

I sit down in the computer hoping to do the perfect job, I have the idea and the time, everything is perfect. Maybe the idea it’s vague at first, but I believe that I have a good chance and possibility this time.

I start constructing the body and becoming more convinced with every word that finally I'm into something. The emotion grows; my fingers are moving so fast across the keyboard. Happiness is my friend again, I'm saying exactly what I want to say. The ending is coming and I can only think this is perfect. Then the pause and I start to read what I’ve written. I feel a huge weight in my stomach, dizzy and scared. Why do I sound so disconnected, I read it again just in case. Yes is bad, to formal, mechanical and far too academic. What was I thinking? Now I have the answer, I was not thinking.

Tell me if this sounds familiar.

1 comment:

CB said...

happens to me all the time Marianna!