LOST MOJO - James Faulkner's Blog

<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> <P>not really sure if anybody actually reads blogs but h*ll why not write one since i have the privilege and time to spare.&nbsp;&nbsp; So here we go:</P> <P>Recently it seems I’ve completely lost my mojo.&nbsp; what’s mojo one might ask? Well my definition of mojo is being content, happy, productive, and positive.&nbsp; It’s the week before second semester begins and i just feel completely drained.&nbsp; I haven't been able to clock any pages in my novel that are worth anything.&nbsp; My poet's eyes have declined because it seems like everything i write is junk,&nbsp; i couldn’t write a decent poem if i was blessed to go to heaven and came back&nbsp;and&nbsp;saw a shooting star fall on my porch.&nbsp;I'm completely out of sync.&nbsp; And there’s more, the young lady that i was dating and getting to know&nbsp;for the first have of the semester now has a boyfriend. (im not even sure why im so jealous but hell i can’t help it)&nbsp; slash the neighborhood stray cat died after my attempts to take her to the vet and let her stay in my house for her last 2 weeks. (kinda feel like that my fault to because i might have put unneeded stress on her even though she looked ill</P> <P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm officially going to try to put an end to this madness because this is not me.&nbsp; Maybe i dont know how to handle it because i'm usually not this down on myself.&nbsp; From hear on out as of 11:47central time the day of january 10, 2009, im officially declaring im back....hopefully.&nbsp; Maybe i'm just looking for some words of motivation and encouragement.&nbsp; Please help me out my fellow poets</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 280.5pt"><FONT face=Calibri>gotta keep on keeping on (seem's i've completly abandoned my motto</FONT></P> <P>&nbsp;</P>

Derrick Burton Date: 1/17/2009 10:52:00 AM Think I will get a premium like serious... I dont have time to really write like that after this week. enjoyed this blog and have a good day. Login to Reply

Derrick Burton Date: 1/17/2009 10:36:00 AM wow, kinda remind me of my life as well. foster care and so on. And you are not afraid to say it at your age on line. Thats good thing. Hope school is going well for you. Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 1/17/2009 7:00:00 AM I just read you bio and that is some life story...you have lived a journey to be told. Much prayers brother, Chris. Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 1/17/2009 6:57:00 AM My mojo? whenever it takes a walk from me i look into my childhood and there it will be looking at me. Enjoy. Login to Reply

Date: 1/14/2009 2:03:00 PM When I lose my Mojo, I read. Sometimes, it's a inspiration for my creative soul. It happens to all writers at some time or another so don't worry. Soon, your muse with return. Take care! Karen Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 1/13/2009 7:48:00 PM We all go through periods of having an empty source of inspiration...seems sometimes like it will never be there again. But there is a well of writing, deep down in your soul...it will come flowing again...just be patient...hang in there. Good luck! Love, Carrie Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 1/12/2009 6:22:00 AM Now James I just know you are going to come out of your funk and very soon. Just can't keep a good man down as they say. Get up on the other side of the bed in the morning you might be surprized. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 1/11/2009 1:30:00 PM Hi there! New Year calls for a new attempt at ALL. You need a totally new out of the box expierance. Say you don't swim..purely an example. Sign up for a suba diving class at the YMCA. LOL Well, hmmm perhaps you can't cook? Try inviting friends over and making them a dinner. Kiss someone totally unexpectedly. Hope my idea's help. I'm here if you need me. Check out empathic-touch.com. I went to Nepal during a civil war alone! Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/11/2009 11:17:00 AM James, I've lost my mojo more times that i care to think about. Sometimes it comes back quickly..sometimes not. I truely believe some of it is seasonal..hard to write uplifting things when its gloomy outside. Don't give up..sorry about the girl..I'll bet she never read your work or she'd by at your feet..smile. Good luck my dear. BG Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 1/11/2009 6:03:00 AM I think we all lose our mojo from time to time, in fact I know it. Don't worry it will definitely come and probably be better than ever. Hope it's soon. Hang in. Love, Shar Login to Reply

Laurie Ginn Date: 1/11/2009 1:20:00 AM Okay I can't sleep so Im reading a blog. I remember once in class a teacher wanting us to talk about our hobbies and the question encounterd blank stares. School, especially if you have a job takes so much of you other things seem to fall away if they are not needed for survivial. Your mojo is still there James but maybe its taking a break. Hang in there. Laurie Login to Reply