There is no back up plan.

From the time I was ten I knew I was a writer. I just knew it. Like others know they have a gift to sing, act, work with numbers, or be a public speaker. Some things are built into the DNA of who you are.

But with other traits, I think, is is easier to find out if your hunch that you are talented is correct. Just look at American Idol. Supposedly, some of these singers on the first few episodes beileve they can sing as well as Celine Dion. Now, our ears tell us they are dead wrong. And that is that. There is no maybe that they might improve and one day be a superstar.

With writing there is a chance to improve. Still, I feel like, to be a professional writer you must have some raw talent. I am building my life around the belief that I do.

This is not to say I expect my writing to make me rich and famous. That is not my goal in the least.

I expect my writing to be something people enjoy reading. I want to still be doing this on the day I die.

I love this.

And there is no back up plan for if I fail at becoming a published writer. I won't know that I have failed untill I am taking my last breath. By that time it will be too late to try something else. And that is fine with me. Because nothing in the world feels as right for me as being a writer.

Song Lyrics of the Day
I have a dream of my own
And it's mine all mine alone

Its been my friend since I was just a girl

It has a life
it has a heart
It has a soul and it's a part

of everything this woman gives the world

And it's a big dream
Big enough to share

Like a rainbow, hanging in the air

And I thank God, for making it come true
Makes me think maybe God's a woman too
Makes me think maybe

God's a woman too

Samantha Mathis