Guilt.

We all wish we could go back in time and fix things, don't we? To try to live something over. To be a better person. To do the right thing. Because what we have is guilt.

Guilt is worse than a leech, isn't it? It sticks and sticks to you and sucks the joy, the happiness, the contentment, the life out of you.

But the thing with guilt is...we can allow it to stick to us. Or we can come to terms with our past. It's like the song lyric, "What's done is done." As much as we'd like, we can't go to the past and change. So why are we still dragging that guilt along with us like a weight on our leg? It slows us down, it stops us from living our life to the fullest in the present...it slows us down from being the best we can in our future.

The thing is, even when we turn away from what we did wrong and ask for forgiveness from God and those we hurt, the guilt is still there. And it's up to us to decide whether or not it's going to rule our life. We can't ruin our entire life, sitting in misery and feeling so weighed down because we harbor the guilt. If we truly felt bad about what happened, we would be working on getting over this guilt and learning from our mistakes. We...no...I should be working on making my life better...more to glorifying God, because I've seen what it's like to make a mistake and feel guilt and know how awful it is.

What's done is done. I need to learn from my past but not drag my guilt with me forever. It only stops me from moving any further with God.

Hans Zimmer

I did not get the chance to go see "Inception" in theaters. But I did not miss out on the soundtrack. If Hans Zimmer composed it, then I'll listen to it.

Most people don't notice the soundtracks to movies. It is one of the first things I do notice. And I have never been let down when it comes to a Hans Zimmer soundtrack. Hans Zimmer has a gift for hitting the right sound. I've heard people say that his soundtracks sound too much alike. I couldn't disagree more. Yes, there are similarities, but that's just Zimmer's style. You going to hear it in all his music. He can compose the most heart breaking and sweet themes to the most epic, action-packed theme. And sometimes he even combines the heart-breaking with the epic. It is beyond amazing. You cannot listen to all of Hans Zimmer's soundtracks and still think he does the same thing over and over. You just cannot compare "The Holiday" with "Pearl Harbor".

My favorite soundtrack by him (so far) is "Pearl Harbor"...I just cannot resist "Tennessee" and "Then I Kissed Him". They are my comfort songs.

My latest favorite, however, is the soundtrack to "Inception". It gives me goosebumps every time. You don't need to watch the movie to appreciate the emotions in the music (I should know...I haven't seen the movie yet!) All you have to do is close your eyes and hear the music to feel the emotions.

Hans Zimmer's music is powerful. You don't agree with me? Just listen to this track from "Inception" and I dare you to disagree with me then.

30 Day Writing Meme: Day #30!!!!

30. Final question! Tag someone! And tell us what you like about that person as a writer and/or about one of his/her characters!

Ohmahgeekers! It's the last day already!! I'll have to come up with a new project to do on my blog! :)

Okay. Well, I tag Amy, which is kinda pointless since she's already doing it. :D But I still tag you. *nods*

Okay, what I like about you? What do I like about you as a writer? Well, I love the fact that you put me into your story and gave me a Robin Hood. :D :D That totally made my NaNo year! :P I also love that you enjoy writing mysteries as well. And I love that you're so enthusiastic about NaNo as me, and that you're steady and diligent and I love the humor you put into your stories! :D I love the charm that oozes out of your characters! What do I like about your characters? Well, as I said, I love the charm...I LOVE the fact that there's a Sam and a Robin Hood couple. :P I know, I know, of COURSE I would! lol.

30 Day Writing Meme: Day #29.

29. How often do you think about writing? Ever come across something IRL that reminds you of your story/characters?

Pretty much every single day...when it comes to thinking about writing. I'm not gonna say that I think about it ALL the time...but if I'm bored with nothing to do or lying awake in bed at night, I'll be thinking about my stories. A lot of the time when I'm doing chores, I'll be thinking about it as well. :D

Oh, gosh, yes, yes, yes. I actually love taking real life events and putting them into my stories. So if I see something funny, it's bound to get put into one of my stories some time. And conversations! Lots of wacky conversations that my sis and I have had (and even some that my friends and I have had) have ended up in my stories...mostly conversations between Karrie & Hayley or Karrie & Mark. Total fun stuff. Sometimes it might not make as much sense to my readers, but they sure do to me. :P

And I mean, I'll come across people at work, or out that I'll just be like, "Ohmahgosh...she's just like Judy! Or he's just like Will!" So yup.

30 Day Writing Meme: Day #28.

28. Have you ever written a character with physical or mental disabilities? Describe them, and if there’s nothing major to speak of, tell us a few smaller ones.

Nope...not really. I mean, I had a character who tortured another character and used witchcraft...does that label him as crazy? :P I've had a dude who had a limp! Um...another dude got his legs crushed. Oooh! And I had a guy who was faking being lame and having to sit in a wheelchair. But other than that, nope, no one.

Wonder Girl

Ever felt the pressure of the world on your shoulders?

Maybe add an enormous struggle...

Maybe you have to pretend to be happy all the time, because it's what everyone expects.

Maybe you have to stifle your tears because you hate to show weakness.


But.



I am not Wonder Girl.


I don't have to hold the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I don't have to hold onto my struggle.
It's okay to show sadness. It's okay to appear weak. It's okay to cry.

Because...

...He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber. (Psalm 121:3)

I can let Him be the Wonder person. I can let Him help me carry my troubles. I can fall onto Him. I can let Him see me cry.

Because...

I am not Wonder Girl.

30 Day Writing Meme: Day #27.

Instead of blogging my answer...I recorded it. If the link doesn't work for you leave a comment and I will write out my answer. :P

http://h1.ripway.com/knittergirl17/Untitled (35).wma