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I would be ok about it if I were you!
Being me in my situation and not having the ability you do, I would not be sleeping at night. But I have every faith that you'll swing it this month.
I will also say a little prayer to that effect.
posted by
Cringe
on July 27, 2006 at 3:45 AM
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I'm there
but for some reason when I'm stressful I sleep better at night knowing tomorrow is another day. It's weird, I know but that is the way I am in those situations. There are better days ahead and how much you make does not shape how you look at things in life. Good luck!
posted by
8-ball
on July 26, 2006 at 7:40 PM
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Azur
I gasped when I saw the headline, then breathed a sigh of relief at the last word. You know how good your writing is, as does everybody else who reads your posts. Your professionalism is a light in the darkness. I was self employed for 25 years doing a job I loved, but I had to work 12 hour days 7 days a week to survive. Would I change places with you? No! I couldn't stand the stress nowadays. But, my money will be running out soon so I will have to figure something out. Perhaps, if I got off my lazy bum, I could make money writing, but I will never be as good as you, Azur.
posted by
johnmacnab
on July 26, 2006 at 6:24 AM
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Yes, the sleep should come easily.
It's living the dream, as Fiona says. Every ounce of what you do is building for the future, whereas in the past every ounce of what you did was building someone else's future. It's not size of income that satisfies the soul, but size of pleasure taken from what you are doing.
I hope that's true anyway, cos that's me from hereon out too.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 26, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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Yes, I could
You are living your dream - you are your own boss. If you're battling to write for local stuff, try some web writing. As for some ability - you must have great ability to get this far. You have the discipline to write and you have the genuine passion to do it. Don't forget the little people when your bestseller hits the shelves.
posted by
fionajean
on July 26, 2006 at 12:33 AM
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Azur
I think it's incredibly courageous what you're insisting on doing. It is one of my fears upon stepping into working for myself. I would love to write, write, write, and make ends meet. When I used to work a lot part-time and hit a slump, I would pray really hard to work to come, and it always did. May God bless you with a tremendous sum of money to tide you over.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 26, 2006 at 12:30 AM
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I think I would perhaps not too well, but I have always managed to get out
of thight financial spots, sometimes the money seems to come out of nowhere, or in dribs and drabs, and I just make it.
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 25, 2006 at 11:54 PM
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Azur, I haven't noticed any lack of sympathy or support in delicate
subjects. Sometimes it's simply timing. I was out running errands when you posted. I hope things are settling down for you, and falling into place. Freelancing must be unnerving at times.
posted by
Blanche.
on July 25, 2006 at 11:53 PM
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Not really reluctant...
Self confidence is an excellent pillow and if I had it in sufficient quantity, then yes, I would sleep well. Despite the number crunches....;)
You seem to possess a good amount - keep on.
posted by
Katray2
on July 25, 2006 at 10:07 PM
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Good luck!
I couldn't sleep at night with all that on my mind! I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!
posted by
Jemmie211
on July 25, 2006 at 6:43 PM
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This is one of those topics
that people are reluctant to engage in
posted by
Azur
on July 25, 2006 at 4:30 PM
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