tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799507185720915344.post2727088654929743764..comments2023-10-20T03:57:03.664-05:00Comments on IamMe Like IT-Love IT-Hate IT: The AlchemistIamMe Like IT-Love IT-Hate IThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647906291913194568noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799507185720915344.post-48929837482923108532008-11-08T08:55:00.000-06:002008-11-08T08:55:00.000-06:00I read the Alchemist years ago. I think I need to...I read the Alchemist years ago. I think I need to go and pull it out again. You've reminded me of how excited I was at that first read.<BR/><BR/>I used to write all the time too; I still have a "book" I "published" when I was 10 years old (my mother typed it up for me on her typewriter at work)!! <BR/><BR/>I entered a contest in high school and was told that while my story was far and above the other applicants, they refused to publish it because of the content. It was the story of a black teen who falls in love with a white boy, who abuses her.<BR/><BR/>That killed something in me and I didn't write anything other than professional reports for the next 25 years.<BR/><BR/>I've recently started again, and allowing my creativity and imagination free reign again is the most liberating experience. <BR/><BR/>So, I said all this to say, if you've got something to say that you're passionate about, say it!!<BR/><BR/>Fear is nothing but the devil and is a liar.<BR/><BR/>Girl, spread those wings and GO!!Kiayaphdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094108050143370728noreply@blogger.com