Today I found out that I’ll be staying in California through March. I’ve been unable to plan more than a day or two ahead since the beginning of January, before that everything revolved atound hospital visits, so this is interesting news. I’m still taking it in. I can maybe make a plan of some sort. I wonder what that will look like.
I wonder how much out of character I have become. It’s been a lot of bouncing around. I’ve had some moments on this journey, some days I feel like I’ve lost track of myself. I’ve had to slow down and remember what I want my life to be about because I believe that I get to at least decide that.
I just listened to some talks about query letter writing and dysregulation. I learned how they’ve found that dysregulating neurological affects can be returned to normal by taking some slow conscious breaths. I love that what my books are introducing to children is being backed up by the scientific community. It’s also interesting that I have so many real life moments to see the breathing work for kids, adults and myself.
The query letter is going to be challenging. I know this. It has to be perfectly executed. No typos obviously, but also compelling and on point. If I don’t manage to nail it, all is lost. If the agent is in any way turned off or not interested enough, my manuscript won’t be looked at, at all. It’s a pretty strong pass or fail.
My mock up has been weeks in the making. I’ve never run into a problem with this printer, but my patience is being stretched. I am a low priority, I guess? I have one other relationship where this has come up recently. It won’t be helpful to let that define my day so I won’t, but it’s feels a little discouraging.
Instead, I will look forward. I have ideas and options to consider, I’ m happy to have some planning to do.
Peace Kit 