Monday, February 16, 2009

Had a case of the Lazzies...

For about 2 weeks, I had simply decided that I had no interest in ANYTING I was doing in life...save for one thing: My screenplay. I've been working a couple 13 hour shifts at work lately (we're short handed), and going to school--taking a subject that, at the moment, just escapes me (Biology: Cellular Respiration). I've been writing the screenplay for over a decade...I will repeat that...over a decade. I've found the conviction to finish it recently as I approached the FINAL SCENES!!! With the help of my house master (Jenn), we've figured out why my case of the Lazzies was so severe. I was only interested in being ONE thing when I grew up and I was TOTALLY not heading there the way I was going. Yes, I need something/someway to make money until I pitch my story and hopefully succeed in Producing it...so, we've decided that I'll have to suck it up and finish schooling to be, I don't know, a Pharmacy Tech or something, while I'm finishing my screenplay. I have plan A and B. Either one will make me good money...just one will make me WAY more money, that's all. So, ever since we had this conversation, my motivation has increased and I'm kinda back to whatever kind of normal my Petty ass can achieve. :)

2 comments:

MUD said...

Mandy,
I have always found it easy to succeed when I started to work hard at what I was doing. No, not easy to do, easy to be the best. There is a world of people that go through what they do half assed and do not become the success they want. Getting what you want is more about finding out what you want and then working hard to be where you want when the opportunity arrives. I hated working behind a desk and getting the best out of people. I did find that I could make a lot of money doing that and the end would mean that I could do what I wanted when I retired. Now I am writing on my blog, throwing sticks to the dog and free to travel when and where I want. Motivating your Petty ass is step one, leading it to your goal is step two and step three is enjoying it when you get there. Your are a lovely, smart young lady that will be a success in your life. MUD

Amy said...

Success is such a gray area. Do you think I went to college to be an Interior Architect to drop out and become an Operations Manager for the Robert Trent Jones Golf trail? Am I happy? YES YES YES! Could I do more? Of course, and I will. What motivates me? That I can do what I want when I want it. (Which changes daily)How to cure the "lazzies"? For one, having such a supportive House Master helps a lot. Second, set obtainable goals and start a plan. Third, don't stress. Most writers don't accomplish their masterpeice until they are 30-40. You have plenty of time. Nobody cares how long it took Michelangelo (who was a 37 year old sculptor by the way) to paint the Sistine Chapel(4 years). All that matters is that it's beautiful.