Well, I’m happy to report that all went well during the 3 day writer’s conference called “Hope Writer’s” held in Weddington, North Carolina. As many of you know, for 31 days people joined together with the “write31days.com” website to do exactly that. I chose to write on “10 Things You Can’t Change About Yourself” and just about the time the writing event began here came Hurricane Matthew kicking out our power for almost 8 days and leaving us without internet. In addition, there was some damage out with the chickens so I was busy cleaning and hauling away debris. I have managed to recoup some of the day’s writings and hope to finish up soon.
Being a blogger and without running water, lights, and internet can really put a cramp on a person. During that time though, I did try to jot down ideas and as long as my juice on my computer would hold true, write my ideas.
After the storm left, I resumed my writings and then prepared to go to the Hope Writer’s Workshop in North Carolina. It was a fine event with opportunity to meet with like-minded people of faith.
The event began on Thursday evening, taking in on Friday morning, and Saturday morning. Myquillyn, “The Nester”, one of the 4 who were hosting the workshop, invited the group to her home at “The Barn” for a nice party on Friday night.
It was a nice evening with perfect weather for a barn gathering, and bonfire.
Here’s what I learned from this whole experience:
- When things get in the way, you have to forge on a different way.
- Try to stay the course even when plans get interrupted.
- Realize that even in hard times, good can come out of it.
- Use the time of trouble to gain new insights.
- Make lists to set yourself up for future success after the event.
- When you finally make your way through- celebrate
- In the end, get back to a life of normalcy.