Reach for the stars

I've changed my blog background image for something more appropriate for a writer with ambition. I'm reaching for the stars! Anyone joining me??
But really, as ambitious writers we need that drive to propel us forward. Don't you agree? Admittedly, I do get very lazy at times (more often than not, actually) and find all kinds of excuses not to sit down and get any writing done. The house needs cleaning, I need to email my brother and sister in England, I NEED to go out for a coffee and a chat with friends, my hair needs washing, my shoes need polishing, my bookcase needs rearranging, my DVD collection needs to be organised into alphabetical order, my wardrobe needs sorting out........ I think, perhaps you get my drift.
This is why, every now and again, I really do need a shot of encouragement. It can come in all kinds of disguises. Reading a terrific book, a fabulous article in a woman's magazine (Woman and Home is particularly good), an amazing movie that was inspired by a book, those TV shows that show how someone has shot to stardom - from having very little to having more than they could ever need. All of these things help give me a kick up the butt.
Another of mine though, is seeing pictures of the place where I want to spend the rest of my life. Canada. My husband and I haven't yet decided where in Canada we'd like to settle. We've visited Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Our next trip will cover Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick... have you seen videos and images of these places? They're astoundingly beautiful. And that in itself makes me want to be a success. If I could write something really great, and get it published (successfully), it could potentially give us just a little income boost. And it all helps in the long run, doesn't it?
Right, now I'm going to continue with my revision of Raven, my future bestselling novel for teens!!