Ever The Dreamer…

Daily writing prompt
What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

It just so happens that I spent all day yesterday playing an online game… but that’s not actually the last fun thing I did for fun or play. The funny thing is though, whenever I play a game for numerous consecutive hours in a single day, I’m guaranteed some crazy dreamtime.

So…. the last thing I did for play or fun ended up being the dream I had last night.

All night long I dreamt of either hunting in the forest, or working on the plans for my inn/cottage. Hopefully, we’re about to begin the build today, in-game.

I want it to have the kitchen out behind the inn, so there won’t be any grease fires to cause a catastrophe. It’s right on the edge of the wood, resting beside a river that’s not too far from our clan.

I want the lobby, dining room and hearth on the main floor, obviously, but there will be spacious rooms to rent on the upper floors. There will be a covered outdoor deck that extends about ten feet over the river. This way, we can build some of the guest rooms out over the water.

Hey… the prompt asked! I am just acquiescing to their request, which required giving you some information, making it worth your while to read my response.

Before you start thinking that I’m just goofing off and ignoring my holiday duties, fear not! I’ve already finished preparing your gifts, err… coal… ya, coal for your stockings.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot… I dreamt of cookies, too…

I’m Still Doin It….

Daily writing prompt
What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

Living the way I do makes it easy to do what I love, which is writing. I use the solitude for my brainstorming, my dreams for filling in the blanks, and my fingers for making something come to life in the eyes of others.

My days consist of an early morning walk, some dishes, and maybe a load of laundry every several weeks… it’s pretty simple. Aside from my husband, I usually don’t come into contact with anyone. A visit from one of my two sweet girlfriends usually happens every few weeks, but other than that, it’s just me and my keyboard.

As it happens, I am right in the middle of creating the holiday story, Tilly, and am actually having a fantastic time! It started last Friday night as I slept. When I awoke on Saturday morning, my mind was on fire and so off I went to the keyboard. Once I had it down on paper, the fever intensified as I began adding illustrations and editing. From this point I was nearly delirious with joy and excitement for Tilly and the story she and I wove… giving life to my voice during the audio recording session.

I love what I do! Do I need others approval? Not really!

What I seek is the approval of my God, which in turn, fuels me to go further, write deeper, and try harder at being a light in the darkness for anyone in need. Since I have no money and no one to physically interact with, writing is the vehicle I use to get it done… hence all the bus rides and train adventures I take you along on.

So todays prompt question was a rather easy one for me, as I’m right in the heart of doing something quite fun. I just released day 2 of my Tilly tale, with 2 more days to go… then on Christmas Eve I want to release an audio of the whole story. 

Tilly’s story wasn’t the first fun thing, nor will it be the last… If I must live in solitude, then I shall thrive in solitude… why… because I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus! I do not need to run after the things of this world for happiness, as my God brings joy to me… right where I am!

I have never said that the journey has been, is, or will be easy… but I speak the truth when I say that there is definitely Joy, fun and play in the Journey…

Here, have a cookie…