Tuesday 10 April 2012

Kidspot Ford Territory Top 50: Feel the Difference

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm part of the Kidspot Ford Territory Top 50 Bloggers. As part of the competition I have to write the following post....

I never wanted to be a writer. An actress, a film director, a forensic scientist and even, as a four-year-old, a check-out chick - yes. Writer, no.

I'm not a talker. The link between my brain and my mouth is broken. I find it hard to get what's in my brain to my tongue, but my thoughts flow from my fingers with ease. Still, I'm not a writer. I didn't want to create epic tales or write history-changing articles.

At school, I was never particularly studious, but I could knock over an essay pretty quickly and easily. At uni I wrote a 3000 word history essay two hours before it was due.I hadn't been to a lecture all year (they were always late in the afternoon) and somehow managed to pass.

I wrote letters to friends all the time, even if I'd just spoken to them on the phone. Even if I was going to see them the next day. I don't remember what I wrote, just ramblings mainly. Even now I'll write out an email or note if I want to get my point across. Friends overseas, who always received my letters, said I should do journalism, so, with nothing else to do, I did.

Even when I was a paid employee of a magazine, which I was for 10 years, I never thought of myself as a writer even when I was writing. I never wanted to pen the cover stories or be the feature writer.

I never had romantic dreams of being an author or seeing my byline in a top publication. All I had were these words running through my head. Tumbling around and down and over. An internal dialogue that never shut up.

When I travelled I sent emails home and a friend told me I should write a book. "Of my mundane travels? I don't think so."

One day, I saw someone on Facebook with a blog. I checked it out and thought hmmmm. Then another day shortly after, I got the courage and started a blog.

The words in my head tumbled out. All those words in my head had finally found a home. It turns out that I may not be a writer but I'm certainly a blogger.

What sets me apart from other bloggers? Well, probably nothing, except here on this blog are MY words.
Words that I didn't know were precious to me until I saw the cursor move furiously across the screen. Words that have enriched my life beyond belief. Words that have given me strength, joy and a new depth. Words that I'll keep writing even when no-one is reading. Words that are simply mine.

If you enjoy these words, I'd be honoured and grateful if you hit the Kidspot button below and voted for me.






15 comments:

  1. We are so very alike!

    I have loved learning how everyone's blogging journies began.

    You may not think of yourself as a writer, even when you were paid to be one, but you are ... & a brilliant one at that.

    Not once have I never been able to relate, to connect, or to enjoy what comes out of that mind.

    xx

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    1. Thanks so much Cherie! You're a doll.

      I hope you do well, you deserve it xxx

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  2. I love what you have created here - writer or blogger - it's a pleasure.
    :-) xx

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  3. I really like what you have to say. Not because it's really revolutionary or anything. But because I always think 'exactly!', it's bang on.

    Thanks for sharing it all. It's not easy putting your stuff out there (hell, I can't do it - I'm an emu). xx

    PS: At the risk of sounding like a complete suck, I also voted for you. Good luck!

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    1. Thanks P23! I always love your comments and responses. Xx

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  4. I love that you once wanted to be a check out chick, but alas, the world had other plans and a writer you became.

    Good luck in the Kidspot comp - you are in my pickings for top 5 and this post just confirms that even more.

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    1. Seriously, I so wanted to use the cash register!

      Wow, such kind words Claire! Blown away. X

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  5. You had my vote first up Corinne and you are certainly a wonderful writer and blogger, in my eyes. I find it fascinating to read yours and Cherie's entries and your references to writing letters to your school friends. I did this too. In fact, my Mama pulled out a whole swag of letters from my friends recently, from all the way back in high school. Boy, they made me laugh. I can remember writing in journals and little books, before graduating to love letters, then email... and now blogging. There was a time (and if I'm being honest with myself, it still exists today) when I would rather write my hubby (or boyfriend at the time) a letter with my innermost thoughts, than to actually have a face to face conversation. I find the flow easier with writing too... and I can express my emotions, without being emotional. It's a blessing to find so many of you lovely writers out there, to share my thoughts with also. Good luck with your entry hun xoxo

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    1. Thanks Julie for always being one of my most supportive (if not THE most supportive) readers and commenters. I smile each time I read your comments xxx

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  6. Oh and I LOVE that photo, very cool man!

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  7. That is such a cool photo. You words just seem to have this flow and are so easy to read. xx

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    1. Thanks Telle! Those words mean even more coming from you. xx

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  8. I love your blog, love that you would do it with or without readers - and you are most definitely a writer! Have voted, best of luck xx

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