“Achin’ to Be”
Words by Paul Westerberg, Performed by The Replacements
Wow, can I relate. And not just because I relate to pretty much everything Paul Westerberg writes, being of the same era and a fellow Minnesotan. (Skol, Vikings!)
I’ve started and abandoned a novel, as well as a work of non-fiction. And I can’t tell you how many screenplays I have in various stages of completion.
After producing a few pretty impressive pieces, I ceased sculpting. Not having the confidence to perform in front of people, I gave up voice lessons.
Why do I let all of these means of expression fall by the wayside? It could be general laziness or self-esteem issues, I suppose. I’ve always prided myself on completing writing projects on time, and found satisfaction in creating a really smart marketing piece. (Take that as reassurance to any potential clients out there.) But when it comes to revealing a deeper truth within, I often leave behind unfinished work.
So the idea of creating a blog intrigued me, if only as another outlet to at least try and express myself. I’m still not sure how I’m going to use it, so bear with. One thought I had was to have a running series entitled “Travels in a Cubicle,” about a woman who escapes her nowhere life through her imaginary travels—and their exotic lovers.
Then again, I may end up using it as a personal journal, telling the story that seems to unfold around me everyday. (It’s been an interesting year.) Maybe both, or something completely different.
Let’s see what happens, shall we? You can take bets on when this too will be abandoned, or if it is simply achin’ to be.