Thank you Dr. Seuss

My writing battle rages on.  I am happy to report that I finally have completed HALF of my writing entry.  I missed my first self-imposed deadline, and have April 9th set as my next deadline as it is the last chance I will have for any support providers to look over my writing.  Over the last few days I have finally felt the urge to write, after I sorted through my inner demons regarding this subject.  I found an odd moment of inspiration as I read a story to my son tonight.  I read him a Dr. Seuss story that I had purchased for our new iPad.  I have downloaded several Dr. Seuss books for our iPad for him to enjoy, but he only ever picks "Green Eggs and Ham."  So tonight I decided to pick my favorite for him "Oh the Places You'll Go."  I first heard that one at my high school graduation and found it surprisingly appropriate.  So I chose this one to read to him just for kicks and found that it was quite appropriate to my writing situation at the moment.  Particularly this part of the text...

I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.

You can get all hung up
in a prickle-ky perch.
And your gang will fly on.
You'll be left in a Lurch.

You'll come down from the Lurch
with an unpleasant bump.
And the chances are, then,
that you'll be in a Slump.

And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.

The story goes on with adversity being overcome and good winning out in the end of course, and I found that to be just the right pick-me-up to get this second part of my writing entry done.  I have two more parts to go, and I think they are easier than the first two...or maybe that is my long lost optimism talking...I don't know, but what ever motivation is behind that statement, I am embracing it, finishing this writing and reclaiming my life!  Thank you Dr. Seuss!