Insecure Writer's Support Group: Peeking In

Hey everyone. I got a moment to pop in for IWSG and I wanted to share some nice news.

I wrote some flash fiction the other week!

I was at River of History and that museum is tucked in a Tribal office building so it can be pretty slow, but that boredom allows me to start thinking (as long as my brain doesn't think of ways I could get trapped inside the museum and murdered by the ghosts and serial killers that my brain is 100% certain is lurking in there.) It was nice. The story flowed nicely. My next few shifts will be at the River so I'm hoping for a few more stories. Cross your fingers for me.

I also want to celebrate finding a work around for the issue I was having using my laptop with bifocals. The bifocal line was in such a bad spot causing strain and headaches. I barely turned my laptop on because I just didn't want to deal with the pain. Well, recently, I pulled out my old glasses and popped a pair of readers over them. Do I look silly? Yes. But can I now look at my laptop comfortably and use it? YES!

In hubby news, he still hasn't had any luck with jobs, but he has found a pivot that he feels is viable. It will require him learning C, but he knows C++ and other languages so it shouldn't be too hard for him. He's smart. But this pivot does mean we'll be riding the struggle bus for a bit longer as he learns the language and then has to find ways to get his foot in doors that will hopefully land him a job. Send him your good vibes.

I hope everyone else's summer is a lot more chill and relaxing and full of writing. 

Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group

image of a lighthouse with the text 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, Diedre Knight, Liza, and Pat Garcia! 

Comments

M.J. Fifield said…
Hooray for writing! That's great news!

My significant other hasn't had any luck on the job front, either. Sending your hubby all the good vibes.
Glad you are writing and hope learning C does it for your husband.
Natalie Aguirre said…
It's awesome that you figured out how to see when using your laptop and can write again. Best wishes to your husband in his job search.
The job market is so bleak right now that, even though my husband is working in a hellscape, he is keeping the job and putting out feelers/resumes. I've been applying for jobs since I'm not getting enough hours, and jobs I'm insanely overqualified for aren't even calling for interviews. And my poor 21-year-old son has been desperately looking for a job with no luck. I hope your husband finds something soon. I'm sure he'll have no problem learning C. Also glad you found a solution to be able to be on the computer.
CD Gallant-King said…
Summer has been rocky, but I'm glad to hear your finding positive moments. I went to the eye doctor the other day because I can't read close-up anymore. I either need bifocals or the doctor said I could just take my glasses off while reading (it's true, I can see better without them) *eyeroll* It's okay, my wife says I look like Santa Claus peeking over top of my glasses to read my list. lol
Liza said…
I wore glasses over glasses for a while to read, even though I wore progressive lenses. Recently had cataract surgery and all that is in the past, except for muscle memory as I push my now non-existent glasses up my nose on occasion. Hope things work out for your husband on the job front.
Patricia JL said…
@MJ, not even during Covid did I know so many people who lost their jobs. =(

@Alex, thanks. I hope it works out for him and us.

@Natalie, it's nice. I was dreading getting on my laptop because it was just so uncomfortable to use.

@Shannon, I hear a lot of people who have jobs are holding tightly on to them. I don't blame them.

@CD, I swear you need a lesson in bifocals and how they work when you get them. There is a small learning curve.

@Liza, our fingers and toes are cross that he does eventually.