I get a boost every time I read your weekly doses of honesty, humor and appreciation for life’s simple joys and (seemingly) smallest treasures. Your talent and strength inspire me, Sarah. Sending thanks from a longtime fan. 💗
I think we're all still dealing with the fallout of the pandemic in some way or another! For what it's worth, I saw Jerry Seinfeld when he was in Austin, and he will absolutely make you forget your worries (at least for a while) and leave your stomach hurting from laughter. I recall my cheeks being sore the next day from laughing! It was a much-needed reprieve for me then, as I'm sure it will be for you now :) (Maybe you need to make a tiny Seinfeld standup box!)
I definitely feel that I have social anxiety that has not gone away since the pandemic. Also I love the idea of letting the deadline you gave yourself for your book go as well as the news detox! If you want to go back to some news, I find that cutting myself off from it two hours before bedtime helps, as does watching entertaining tv shows and reading light hearted books
I wish I could share something big and inspiring but in the end of the day I will never find the right words. However, I just finished rereading Along for the Ride and this quote really stuck out to me, “Maybe the truth was, it shouldn’t be easy to be amazing. Then everything would be. It’s the the things you fight for and struggle with before earning that have the greatest worth.” I don’t know why I felt the need to quote that and honestly I don’t know
If anybody will even read this comment but I guess I just really like it. Thank you Sarah Dessen for working so hard. Your really do inspire me. So many people give up and pull over when life gets a little wobbly but you keep going. I can never thank you enough.
Thank you for your writing, Sarah. Somehow your weekly 5 hits my inbox at just the right time with just the right focus. I struggle every day with wanting the safety of my home more than being out "in the world." Our daughter is having her first baby any day now in California. I can't wait to hold him, to take care of her (it's her first...at 35). But I get very anxious when I see video of reporters at airports filled with maskless people and realize I'll be about the only one there or on the plane in my mask. You reminded me that that is okay. I am okay.
It is entirely okay to still feel nervous about doing big things! The pandemic was insane to experience, and life is still crazy. I also feel nervous when I attend big events as well. I cannot wait for another book from you! Your books are worth the wait, take your time!!
I get a boost every time I read your weekly doses of honesty, humor and appreciation for life’s simple joys and (seemingly) smallest treasures. Your talent and strength inspire me, Sarah. Sending thanks from a longtime fan. 💗
No matter when you publish again...I can’t wait to read it 🙂. Give yourself grace 🫶🏻
It’s ok if you miss your personal deadline. The book will finish when it’s ready. I have faith in you! ♥️
I think we're all still dealing with the fallout of the pandemic in some way or another! For what it's worth, I saw Jerry Seinfeld when he was in Austin, and he will absolutely make you forget your worries (at least for a while) and leave your stomach hurting from laughter. I recall my cheeks being sore the next day from laughing! It was a much-needed reprieve for me then, as I'm sure it will be for you now :) (Maybe you need to make a tiny Seinfeld standup box!)
I definitely feel that I have social anxiety that has not gone away since the pandemic. Also I love the idea of letting the deadline you gave yourself for your book go as well as the news detox! If you want to go back to some news, I find that cutting myself off from it two hours before bedtime helps, as does watching entertaining tv shows and reading light hearted books
I wish I could share something big and inspiring but in the end of the day I will never find the right words. However, I just finished rereading Along for the Ride and this quote really stuck out to me, “Maybe the truth was, it shouldn’t be easy to be amazing. Then everything would be. It’s the the things you fight for and struggle with before earning that have the greatest worth.” I don’t know why I felt the need to quote that and honestly I don’t know
If anybody will even read this comment but I guess I just really like it. Thank you Sarah Dessen for working so hard. Your really do inspire me. So many people give up and pull over when life gets a little wobbly but you keep going. I can never thank you enough.
Thank you for your writing, Sarah. Somehow your weekly 5 hits my inbox at just the right time with just the right focus. I struggle every day with wanting the safety of my home more than being out "in the world." Our daughter is having her first baby any day now in California. I can't wait to hold him, to take care of her (it's her first...at 35). But I get very anxious when I see video of reporters at airports filled with maskless people and realize I'll be about the only one there or on the plane in my mask. You reminded me that that is okay. I am okay.
It is entirely okay to still feel nervous about doing big things! The pandemic was insane to experience, and life is still crazy. I also feel nervous when I attend big events as well. I cannot wait for another book from you! Your books are worth the wait, take your time!!