Friday, May 11, 2007

Sunday Scribblings: Second Chances

This week's Sunday Scribblings had me stumped. I can think of minor things I'd like to do over, but nothing major. So I started to think about the topic in terms of my characters. My goal in just about every story I write is to give my characters something they wish they could do over, but to have them learn enough from the experience caused by the tragedy/mistake so as to make them somewhat glad they went through it.

And I guess maybe that's how I look at my own life, and why I can't think of too many regrets. I try to take something away from the crappy times my mistakes cause so that even if I don't enjoy them, I'm glad to have gone through them in some way.

PS--I'm taking myself off line this weekend in an attempt to relax, so I'll come visit others' scribblings next week. Best Blogger Tips

5 comments:

DJPare said...

It's a good thing to be stumped by, to not be able to think of many regrets - good for you.
Enjoy your relaxing weekend, CJ.

Kay Cooke said...

Relax and restore those brain cells!

gautami tripathy said...

"I try to take something away from the crappy times my mistakes cause so that even if I don't enjoy them, I'm glad to have gone through them in some way

I like this attitude.

Have a great weekend.

gautami
Another Chance

Unknown said...

Great thoughts and enjoy your unplugged weekend!

Becca said...

Good attitude! And I'm glad you're not burdened by regrets.

Enjoy your wireless weekend :)