In one of my first classes at Wanderlust Yoga Festival, the meditation instructor told us to ask the universe the ultimate question. “Who am I?”
I asked, “Should I be a writer?” I mean, I spend a majority of my time writing blog posts, screenplays and books. My first book took years. What if I’m supposed to be doing something else with my life? Kind of a frightening thought, right?
After our last class and an amazing experience over four days in Whistler, BC, I met my daughter, Courtney, at a restaurant. While we chatted over lunch, my phone buzzed. It was noisy and I couldn’t hear the caller. The number was similar to my oncologist’s and I thought someone was calling from the RMCC. Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. I’m three years out and had scheduled a six month checkup for a few days from then. Anything related to cancer makes my heart stop.
“This is Pamela Nowak from RMFW. Your manuscript, THE FOREBODING, has been selected as a finalist in the Colorado Gold Contest.”
OH! Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers!!
“Wow. I can’t believe it! Thank you so much!” She gave me the details, we hung up, and I told Courtney.
Shocked and excited, I had to go outside to DANCE!
Courtney took this shot through the restaurant’s window.
The universe heard me loud and clear. I’m on the right track. This is my debut novel and the result of a huge learning curve. I think of it as my thesis from five years of intensive study through all kinds of classes, including the school of pervasive and incessant rapping on my pointed head.
This coming Saturday night, September 10th, six of us will stand up in the front of the room and the winners will be announced for best action/thriller. Sure I’m nervous, but honestly, I already feel like a winner. Haven’t you heard that overused line a million times on awards shows? It’s the truth. No matter what place it gets, I’ve already won.
THE FOREBODING is a finalist! How cool is that?
6th place or 1st, my husband, Danny, will be there to record another happy dance.
How do you react to good news? Do you think you’re on the right path?
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Congratulations!!! Talk about a clear answer!!! … yeah, I’m on the right path, even if I procrastinate and fall off to the side on occasions. 😀
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Thanks so much, Widderwoman! It was crazy timing, for sure. Yep. We all have our moments. I’m glad to hear you’re meandering your way toward your goal. Baby steps count too! 🙂
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HOLY CRAP!! I am so happy for you!!! It’s great to hear when a fellow writer gets a yes, some good news out there in the writing hemisphere. I’m so glad the universe answered your question. Sending you good vibes and hoping to see some more Wild Rider victory dancing after Saturday. Can’t wait to hear all about it. 🙂 Buen Camino Susie!
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Thanks so much, Guat! Being a finalist is pretty dang cool. I’m a little nervous for Saturday night, but I’ll do a little dance no matter what. Yes. I will be that spectacle. Ha! Thanks so much for the vibes. I will take all I can carry along with me that night. 🙂 I’ll let everyone know how it goes…
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Awesome news! Yes, you should be a writer!
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Thank you, Kate! Yep. It would be a struggle to stop at this point! 🙂
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Whoo hooooooooo! This is major – congratulations, Susie!
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Thanks, Miss Peggles!
It was a very nice sign and right when I needed it. 🙂
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Wow!
6th is ALREADY big news.That’s amazing,what validation.
The universe is only giving you back what you deserve.
LOVE the happy dancing picture. Gratitude is the best.
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Thank you, Jay! I’m still happy dancing! Ha!
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Oh, Susie, what wonderful news. You are on your way! I haven’t been around for awhile but I always knew you were a winner and one of your obvious talents happened to be a great writing. Your blogs are positive evidence of stringing words together and taking us along with you through both heartache and tremendous victories. Wishing you many blessings.
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Awww! Thanks so much, Sheri! It’s so great to “see” you!
I’m so grateful for the positive nod from the universe and for all the support from great friends like you!
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Heartiest congratulations, Susie! May it be the first step of many more to come.
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Thank you, Uma! I’m going to keep on stepping forward either way!
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Runs towards Susie to high fiver in great excitement’ but I trip, falling towards her and my intended high five instead slaps her in the forehead, knocking the poor woman over backward off of high her deck / Beer garden’ and right over into her flowers. I leap up in shock’ and step back in total disbelief, and wide eyed I mime Oh Gwad! I’ – am’ – so’ – sorry! Turns and runs like hell.
– ‘So perhaps a heart meant congratulations would be better.’ Awesome Job Susie’ Yahoo!
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Hahaha! That’s a lot less painful. 🙂 Thank you, Brock!!
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Congratulations on being a finalist, that is amazing! I love the way you celebrate all the moments in your life. How awesome that your kids get to see you live life this way. I’m so excited for you Susie! I love the way you live so openly, sharing your journey with us. ❤
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Thanks so much, Meg! I’m just a sunny-side up kind of person!
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Reblogged this on By the Wayside and commented:
Sometimes you’re looking for a sign, and then you stumble upon a post about someone getting theirs! Congrats to Susie!!
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Thanks so much, Marigold! It happened faster than I expected. I hope you will get yours too!
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Me too! Although I do take it as a sign (once removed😉), seeing as I landed directly on your post. Universe is being mischievous today. 😁
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Reblogged this on DREAM BIG DREAM OFTEN and commented:
Ask and you shall receive!!! Congratulations Susie!!
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Congrats and good luck. Keep up the good work.
Peta
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Congratulations dear ,cheers 🙂
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Congratulations, and it was cool seeing you get your award! You deserve it! #RMFW2016
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Congrats Susie!!!
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I JUST SAW THIS! FANTASTIC!!!
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Now I have to look for the results… future blogs, here I come!
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Thanks for swinging by, Ted!
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Woohoo! Thanks so much, Ted. I am super stoked. It was quite a surprise.
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