I am back

It has been a year since I last wrote on this blog. It has been a very painful period for me.

One of the most dear to me was taken away from me for 4 years but thanks to God it is now with me. Justice has finally prevailed.

I was verbally abused in my previous job but now I got a new start in my new job.

I disengaged from all activities include my toastmasters activities and writer's guild so that I can rest. I didn't care about the things of the world because I have enough problems of my own. How can I take care of others when I can't take care of myself.

Despite the depression, I was able to fulfill one of my life's dream, which is to help abandon children to find a good family. Many children were saved. I am glad I can make a difference to the lives of these innocent young lives through http://www.adoptachild.sg

I went to a third world country and witness poverty first hand. I saw how they live frugally. I came back with an intense appreciation for life and for simple things that we take for granted.

I came back because as a writer, I must write everyday. Someone suggested that I write 1000 words a day.

I signed up for a one-year e-course by Angela Booth. Every week she sends me some reading material and assignment. The aim is to teach me how to make money as a writer. I like the fact that the teaching material comes in digestible amount. There are assignment and it is spread over a full year. I can also write to her assistant. Her response has been prompt. The fees were affordable.

For the first lesson, I put up a list of sample articles that I have written on my website so that customers have a sampling of my work. Next I participate in a forum where my customers can be found. I insert my signature in my profile. Every day I will visit the forum to contribute and help others. This is like sowing the seed and watering it everyday.

Next I will submit some articles for sales at a website. There is a season for sowing and a season for harvesting. Keep doing it and someday the good harvest will come.

My sister died suddenly at the age of 40. I have passed that age and still alive. I asked God why some people died young and why some people lives longer. "Why do you let me live another day?", I asked God. So I asked that something good will come out of it.

I have also started a facebook account and keep in touch with people I know through their photographs.

I am glad to hear my own voice again through my writing. I hope you enjoy my writing. I love to hear from you and know you as a friend.