Momentum

I'm feeling a momentum in life in general.

I might not be where I want to be financially or physically but I'm getting there. I am noticing some things are getting easier. For instance, I am not a great cook. I can read recipes and they turn out great. When it comes to creating dinners out of thin air I have some trouble. We don't eat horribly but there is room for improvement. I have been trying to alter our dinners little by little to create healthier meals.

I am feeling the most momentum in my writing. Don't get me wrong, it's still a struggle to sit down. With a 10-month old it's not the easiest thing to do. When I first decided I wanted to write children's books I looked for a critique group. I looked all over for a face to face group and I looked for an online group.

Finding a face to face group is next to impossible in my area. Most of the groups that had started were either in stand still mode or disbanded. So, I decided to start one. I found a SCBWI member that was in my area and contacted her. Come to find out she was looking for a local group too. Now, I've got a partner in crime. We are in the final stages of getting this group together and we'll be on our way.

I also decided (before starting the local group) to start an online critique group. I had no idea what I was doing but now it feels like a well oiled machine. We've got a little over 15 members and it's (surprise!) a success. This group has provided more help (and helped me grow more) than I ever expected.

Like my schedule isn't busy enough, my Partner in Crime is also part of a book club that meets once a month. Apparently, there are other members with little ones in my son's age range. Since, I don't really know anyone around here, it'll be good to get out AND meet potential friends/moms/playdates. It can't hurt. Or can it?