write, write, write

Lately, I have been thinking of writing a novel. I was able to publish one about 6 years ago. I think I want a new publication on creative writing. Actually, I already have plotted the storyline in my mind. But the hardest part is to put them on paper.

The truth is, it was my mom (who else?) who made me inspired (again) to write a novel. I read one of her latest novels last week and I thought I could still write my own. After all, this is what I really want to do --w r i t i n g.

Although I am in a teaching profession now, I make sure that I do write what I want to write once in a while. I do keep my personal journal in my own PC, I blog (obviously), I conduct and write researches even without school funding, and I write short articles for publication. Plus, I do take time in writing my graduate school papers.

Kaya lang, creative writing is something I really miss doing. Kahit siguro hindi agad mabayaran ng publisher, okey lang. Ang importante, I get to do what my heart wants me to do. On the second thought, if I were to write for practical purpose, I might as well write researches. Just last night, I reviewed my compilation of research materials. I was able to draft a Problem Statement in my mind. And I want to finish that this summer, aside from the book Sir Umaly offered me to co-author.

Ang gulo. But I only have one thing in mind: I WANT TO WRITE THIS SUMMER since I have no teaching load (yan ang advantage ng Coordinator, he-he!). I only got a sideline-- an ESL class for three hours a week lang.

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