Hi Cat, Chris C here from nyc, late 2000s. I know we didn't have the best relationship, but thought I'd let you know that I enjoy your writing -- and especially the sharing of your life perspective. Personally, I've struggled throughout the years to fit into society -- career, social circles, family, etc. Your writing makes me feel that i'm not alone in this journey.
I loved your little video. It's so nice to see your smiling face and I'm glad you are taking the plunge and taking control of your career.
I just deleted my LinkedIn profile last week because I retired from paid work a couple of years ago and don't need what it offers (I'm not entirely sure what that is?), but I am still mourning the loss of my future in terms of a 'career'. When you are younger you can afford to daydream about what you might be someday, but when you're older you can see that time is running out and you definitely aren't going to be (or do) some of those things. I have been trying to re-invent myself as a writer but my confidence fluctuates. I was heartened by the comments Bonnie Garmus (Lessons in Chemistry) made about publishing her debut novel at 66. She said that writing is an occupation that requires neither speed nor beauty.
Aw, thank you for your kind words and thoughtful insight on career, writing, and getting older ;-) I am glad you mentioned grief as I did go through an exercise of all the things I was saying goodbye — even things as banal as "standing on the subway platform" and "eating salad at my desk." As oft has been said, the road narrows as we get older...and I hope also goes deeper. But writing is forever! Both on and off the page...
I cried when I handed in my work laptop, even though I never liked it, and I still miss conversations in the kitchen, but I agree that writing is forever.
Hi Cat, Chris C here from nyc, late 2000s. I know we didn't have the best relationship, but thought I'd let you know that I enjoy your writing -- and especially the sharing of your life perspective. Personally, I've struggled throughout the years to fit into society -- career, social circles, family, etc. Your writing makes me feel that i'm not alone in this journey.
Hi Chris - Thanks for your comments! Glad to hear from you and know that my writing resonated. Hope all is well, Cheers, C
I loved your little video. It's so nice to see your smiling face and I'm glad you are taking the plunge and taking control of your career.
I just deleted my LinkedIn profile last week because I retired from paid work a couple of years ago and don't need what it offers (I'm not entirely sure what that is?), but I am still mourning the loss of my future in terms of a 'career'. When you are younger you can afford to daydream about what you might be someday, but when you're older you can see that time is running out and you definitely aren't going to be (or do) some of those things. I have been trying to re-invent myself as a writer but my confidence fluctuates. I was heartened by the comments Bonnie Garmus (Lessons in Chemistry) made about publishing her debut novel at 66. She said that writing is an occupation that requires neither speed nor beauty.
Aw, thank you for your kind words and thoughtful insight on career, writing, and getting older ;-) I am glad you mentioned grief as I did go through an exercise of all the things I was saying goodbye — even things as banal as "standing on the subway platform" and "eating salad at my desk." As oft has been said, the road narrows as we get older...and I hope also goes deeper. But writing is forever! Both on and off the page...
I cried when I handed in my work laptop, even though I never liked it, and I still miss conversations in the kitchen, but I agree that writing is forever.
Yes yes yes take the plunge. I’m confident you have what it takes Cat!!!
Plunge! I am bottling this confidence ;-)
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
oooh I love this update ✨ congratulations on being what you've become!