I earned a modest sum yesterday. Though it was very modest (the significant other insisted that my skill was worth more, ha), I still got a kick out of it. Because this is the first time I'm paid for doing what I like - writing. A friend's friend got in touch with me to help in some editing work. As I was pounding away at the keyboard working at the piece, I suddenly became aware of the possibilities of writing/editing for a living. It was so energizing, I don't know how else to put it - it's like the cliche lightbulb going off your head - plans zapped through fast and furious.
Well, er, I've come back down to earth. I don't know if I would really set those plans (some quite crazy actually) in action, but I savour that moment when I s.a.w.
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