Well, for a while I’ve been contemplating really making an effort to make a go at a writing career. In college I began a novel that I worked on diligently every day for a few months and then… life got in the way and I put it aside. Throughout the years I’ve gone back to it, made changes, added, but nothing has come of it. In fact, all I have is a hard copy because the age of floppy disks no longer serves me well with the electronic files. Eventually, I’ll retype my initial novel, but for now I’m forging on into other areas.
I’ve joined a couple of writing sites where I can write what I like and then have the potential to earn some money off of the ads that are placed on the pages of my articles. So far, in just a few weeks I’ve made 16cents! Yes, that’s right – I’m on my way to the big bucks! π haha. Right now, it’s not about the money (of course with writing, is it really ever about the money?), but at least I’m writing. I’m getting there.
Lately, I’ve really felt this need to write about adoption. To share my story, which is unique to most adoption stories. While I share much in common with other Korean adoptees, I also have an extremely different experience than any other transracial adoptee I’ve ever met. The themes are no different, though and because of that, I feel it’s time. It’s time for all our voices to be heard and to let others know more about our silent, ignored and hidden community.
So, my postings may take a turn or they may not – I’m not sure how much I will post here of my writings directly, but of course thoughts will continue to flow here…. π
Until next time…
-T
