A seed of an idea wormed its way into my rotten apple of a brain.

This may be a passing phase, or just a bit of impractical whimsy on my part, but I am considering going back to school to get an MFA in Creative Writing.

I don't know whether this training would actually help me get published, hone my craft or just be a waste of money but the prospect is quite exciting to me at the moment.

I loved being in school. I love learning period. If I had the time and money I'd probably get a Bachelors Degree in every subject. I suppose this trait is good for a writer. If you are supposed to write what you know, then the more you know, the more you can write. On the flipside, school doesn't give you real world experience, and life experience makes for a good writer as well. Damn, have I just talked myself out of going back to school? Naw... not really.

I'm looking into a distance learning program, which essentially means you do most of the writing from your house on your own time. You have a mentor who gives you assignments, deadlines and critiques your work--much like that of an editor. This prepares us budding writers for what it will be like when we are stellar professionals--having to be self motivated and yet still make deadlines while life throws curveballs at us.

I'm also adopting a mantra from my aunt, who, coincidentally, is also a writer. When faced with a decision regarding time management, she simply says to herself "What would a writer do?" Would a writer take a break to refuel the creative juices? Would a writer plow through the hardship and conquer the foe of self doubt? Would a writer go run errands instead of writing?

I need more focus with my writing. My habits are a little willy nilly at the moment. I do what i can when I want to, but I haven't had the focus I'd like. Perhaps asking What would a writer do? will help me put things into perspective.

So that's what's new with me today. I'm thinking about my future as a writer and what I can do to improve myself. I'm sure you all have ideas on how to improve myself, but hold off on the criticism. Praise is welcome 24-7 however. :)

Finally a new blog from Sandra!

Okay, it's been about a month and a half since I last posted. Shame on me.

Y'all probably want an update huh?

You don't?

You completely forgot who I am?

Oh, you know who I am and don't care?

Well, shit, that's a blow to the ego.

Ya, know what? Screw you, I'm going to blog an update regardless of you and your poor taste. I rock. I know I do, my mom tells me so all the time. ;)

Seriously though, life is progressing. Not as fast as I'd like it to, but I have the impatience gene, so I can't possibly be to blame.

I have two part time jobs and a few prospects on the horizon. Wish me luck with those. I am trying to get out a bit more. I've rekindled a few friendships, but not as many as I would like.

I'd love to meet new people, but I find that my friend making skills peaked in college then fell by the wayside? Anyone else feel that way? It felt relatively easy to make friends in college. For the most part we were all in the same boat--in the land of uncertainty, about our selves, our futures, our lots in life.

I'm 27 and still feel like I dwell in that unsure place. I know I'm coming off of a divorce and a major life change and I should probably be patient and wait for things to work out... and eventually that will happen, but until then I'm going to bitch about you, and you lovely reader get to read about it. Damn, no wonder you didn't miss my blogs, I'm quite the dictator aren't I?

All right, avid readers, in the span of time it took me to write this I remembered a preview for a new show I saw on TV. I found a clip online, watched it and fell in love. It deals with life as a quarter lifer (aged 25, yes I know I'm 27, but I'm a later bloomer, k?) So far it stars a writer and two budding film makers. This is totally my life right? YES! I love it. It is made by the same people who did My So Called Life, which was absolutely what my so called like was like as a teenager as well. I haven't been this excited by anything in a long time.

Here's the clip. Watch it. Love it. Let me know about it.

Quarterlife: