#Day 2

  "What's something that you're looking forward to?"

Writer’s block happens, especially when there are deadlines to meet. I’ve been keeping a schedule of posting every Friday for my October tag, so I often need new ideas quickly. But sometimes, the words just don’t come.

Writing feels like part of who I am now. It helps me process my emotions and understand myself better. Most of what I write are personal reflections, but I always hope people find comfort in them, that they see a bit of themselves through my words. Honestly, I can’t imagine not writing.

I once read that to be a good writer you have to read widely and deeply. I took that as lifelong homework to always keep reading, relating, and learning. Writing isn’t as effortless as it might look. It’s not just dumping words on a page. It takes planning, intention, and a bit of heart.

Lately though, I’ve felt stuck. I can still write, but it doesn’t feel the same. The words don’t go as deep. I start drafts and never finish them because none of them feel right or worth sharing. It’s frustrating. Maybe that’s why writers keep a bunch of drafts ready, just in case inspiration disappears.

I’ve noticed I write best when I’m at my most vulnerable, when I’m sad, grieving, or really happy. But I’m not always in those moments. So what happens when I’m somewhere in between?

So, to answer my second October tag, I’m most looking forward to writing more. To finishing what I start. To keep hoping my words find the right people. You might relate to them, or maybe not, but I hope you still find a little joy in reading.