Insecure Writer's Support Group: WAR!
I tend to declare war on problems.
Slugs eating my plants? WAR!
The one donation room at work a mess? WAR!
Squirrels digging up my seedlings? WAR!
Ice dams on the entryway roof? WAR!
There's been a few things in our house that has cropped up and we have no money to hire someone to fix it. That did not deter me. I got Youtube, dammit. I'm gonna figure out if I can do it myself.
So to start of 2026, I am declaring war on the year.
YOU ARE GOING DOWN 2026. I do not care what sort of BS you try to throw at me. I will defeat you out of pure spite. I still hit publish on books even though I suck at marketing and get too shy to tell people I have a new books. I'm no stranger to rough times. I've gone without plenty of times. I've endured I want to die pain. Life's a bitch and then you die as my mom says.
But remember: I take that as a challenge.
So, yeah, I'm starting the year determined to get through it by the skin of my teeth. I have no idea what to expect in 2026. Of course, I'm hoping hubby ends up with some kind of job, but the when and what kind are still a question marks.
I'm optimistic even if I am doom watching Youtube videos about the US falling into a recession and stupid high grocery prices. But my optimism has always been weird. Like I said, sometimes I persist out of pure spite of proving some mythical entity wrong and then I get smug about it. See? I told you I'd be fine.
Taylor Swift's song Shake It Off might be my life's theme song.
If you want to help me spite 2026 and win the war, go grab one of my books or get yourself an animal knitted hat. Plus, my Ko-Fi where you can read flash fiction I wrote. (War means shameless self promo!)
Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.
Created by the ninja captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a group for writers struggling with writing insecurity (AKA all of us) to gather and discuss their fears or to celebrate writing victories. If you are a struggling writer or need encouragement and friendship, join us. (Someone might have cookies!)
Remember to visit the co-hosts and give them a shout-out for helping. Shannon Lawrence, Olga Godim, Jean Davis, and Jacqui Murray!
Comments
Have you ever seen/heard the mash-up of "Shake if Off" and the Nine Inch Nail's song "The Pefect Drug?" It's unironically one of my favourite songs. They blend together so well, not just the music, but the video, too. Coincidentally both music videos were directed by the same guy, so despite having completely different content, visually they match-up weirdly perfectly.
Anyway, good luck making 2026 your bitch. Go forth and rain death upon your enemies.
And yeah, there is a You Tube video on how to do everything...
@CD: Ugh. I am so over the political BS of 2026 in America already.
@Shannon: yes! Join me!
@Alex: I'll make it regret trying.
@MJ: Enough people join me, we will have quite the army.
@Yvonne: Thank you!
Post a Comment