Back at My Desk!!

Ahh, it feels nice to be back at my desk. I've already taught a class and I have a little school work to do, but soon I'll be back at work on that rewrite. My deadline is next week, so soon you won't have to hear about it anymore!!

Last night, I was re-reading a little of one of my favourite YA novels, Kit Pearson's Awake and Dreaming. The story is about Theo, a troubled girlwho dreams she is part of another family. In many ways, it's also a book about writing and the imagination. Today, I thought I'd quote my favourite part of the book. It's when a ghost (who is actually a writer) gives Theo some advice. The ghost says: "when you're young, you have to cope the best you can with what adults do with your life. But remember, they can only control your outer life. Your inner life -- your core -- is still your own. And when you grow up, you can control all your life."  I love that part about our inner core and how it is a part of us that exists separate from other people, even our own parents. Sometimes, kids' lives can be rough. In the book, Theo's life was certainly rough. But we have to keep that inner core strong. I believe being creative is a good way to strengthen our inner core. (For the outer core, sit-ups are good! But I prefer to write!) Talk to you tomorrow!