Fully expecting a rejection.

I guess every writer experiences this at some point...the expectation of the phrase, "thank you for your submission, however..."

It's funny, because I think only experienced writers expect this. The newbies always expect publication! ;-)

I submitted an article on Gentle Parenting, but I have a feeling it is too personal for publication. I adhere to the "write what you know" idea. This is what I did.

The editor-in-chief said, "write from your heart," and that's exactly what I did. I wrote from experience. I wrote with passion. I wrote with all the things an objective article should never be written with.

I'm fully expecting a rejection email, but it is ok. I wrote as I wanted to, about a topic I'm passionate about, and ultimately that is what matters in the end.

I can try again later, no matter how this attempt turns out.

In other news, my dear friend gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. He's beautiful. I'm so incredibly happy for them.

Now to wait for the cable guy...we are getting rid of it!!

Oh, I threw away my make-up foundation. The purging continues.

I miss dairy less and less. I've eaten super clean today and yesterday and feel fabulous! My skin is clearing up already.

I'm down to half-cafs in the morning and decaf if I have an afternoon coffee. Herbal teas, water (of course), fake beer, with the occasional glass of Pinot Noir. In this way, I'm where I want to be.

My spiritual quest involves so much more than religious theory or just my spirit. The spirit needs a healthy home. :-)

Feeling very good today.