Changes on the Horizon

Since January of this year (2015 for you time travelers), I've been focused solely on my writing. No school. No job. Just words, words, words.

But this routine is about to end. Okay, not end. I'll still be writing like crazy, but I will have slightly less time.

Today I start my job as a part time administrative assistant at a college. I'm excited for the opportunity.

I also hate change.

It's a bit of inner conflict at the moment. But change, as I've so often been reminded, is a part of life--a good part! Even with my writing there will be change. My abilities will improve, I'll think of new characters/stories, and hopefully my unpublished status will change one day too.

In the midst of some transition yourself? Look at is as an adventure. You never know what exciting things wait around the corner.

Times Are Changing

After six months of waiting, I'm finally, finally, FINALLY a full time writer!

Why six months? Well let me give you a little back story.

Back in July I made the decision that payroll (my job at the time) was not for me. I've never had a good relationship with numbers, and I felt like my imagination was being stifled by the 1's, 2's, and 3's of salaries and bonuses. I went to my boss and gave her my notice for the end of July.

Except she needed me to stay a little longer to train my replacement. Long story short, I ended up staying until January 30. Six months.

But that's all in the past. I'm officially a writer. And only a writer. I even changed my employment on Facebook. That makes it doubly official...

I know not everyone can be a full time writer, and I'm aware how blessed I am. I'm 22, I live at home, and have parents who support my writing. It's wonderful and amazing and inspires me to work harder to perfect my craft.

So, here's to a new adventure lying before me.

"Hi, my name's Emily Layne, and I'm a writer."