I've been struggling with The Nanny. The elements were
not working well. I did what I learned from a great writer… I walked away from
it. About an hour ago… it came to me. I had just sat down after making cookies
with Lucas when a new character popped into my head. It was the missing link in
the story. One extra sinister character and my cast is complete. Sometimes,
walking away produces the best results.
I'm in need of the day being extended to
forty-eight hours! Okay I exaggerate but you get the picture. I am absolutely
loving what I am doing – being Mumsy; writing; studying; research and being me.
I don't think I have ever been this motivated or enjoyed my life as much as I
do right now. I may not be perfect but I am trying… hehe… some would probably
say "very trying!"
I've been doing a lot of reflective thinking
recently. Thank you to the narcissists who plagued my life – they've
given me some incredible material. Writing is most definitely, the best
therapy.
The
Nanny
Now I have the final piece of the jigsaw, I am
editing the Treatment and the Beatsheet. Then, the script writing can begin... again.
Hidden
Torment
The outline is completed, as is the character
list. For me, the hardest part is naming the characters. The next step is to
write the beat sheet including a rough outline of the scenes.
Logline: Dirty secrets damage innocent lives.
Master's
Degree
I don't know if I've mentioned this before, my
Master's degree is in Information Technology. I don't like to admit it… I'm a
geek! My undergraduate degree was in Business Information Systems including
strategic management of IT, systems analysis and programming – javascript, PHP,
Mysql, etc. The shock on peoples' faces when I tell them is quite extraordinary
and a little annoying! People love to stereotype, especially single mothers!
The Master's degree has reignited my passion
for research and discovery. My dissertation is investigating ways to deliver a
modern and flexible ICT curriculum in secondary schools to engage more young
people in ICT.
I admit, it is very tough… much tougher than I
expected. I love the challenge. I am determined I can work my way out
of the mess Meniere's put me in. NO PAIN…NO GAIN! This is a personal fight, one
I WILL WIN!
I am blooming loving every bit of it! It is
even easier knowing I have the boy's full support. I won't lie… it is
exhausting and some days I think "why am I doing this?" Those moments
are becoming less and less and disappear when I look at the boys. They motivate
me. I must be doing something right… distinctions across all modules so far.
The more I have to do, the more I get done, yet
I still have time to enjoy being a Mum and relax. No idle
hands here nor time to worry what other people think. The self- doubt has even
subsided. I am on a roll… in the right direction and totally in control.
Right, I'm off to do some more creating… one
more week until the start of the F1 season. Forza Ferrari!!! It's been a long, not so lonely winter!
Have a productive week… most of all HAVE FUN…
the world needs more smiles.
Much love
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