A Word for the Day that takes on many meanings.
Quote of the Day: A writer lives in awe of words for they can be cruel or kind, and they can change their meanings right in front of you. They pick up flavors and odors like butter in a refrigerator. John Steinbeck
Word of the Day: Victory
n. pl. vic·to·ries
1. Defeat of an enemy or opponent.
2. Success in a struggle against difficulties or an
obstacle.3. The state of having triumphed.
Definitions according to freedictionary.com. One of the phrases they associate with victory is carry the day.
The success of my first original play Coffee Shop Confessions is a triumphant victory. Yes, I overcame obstacles to even write it, then to gather the cast, set the dates, rehearse, and all the while fight down self-doubt and artist angst. After seven sold-out shows, we truly did carry the day. I'm still carrying it with me. Maybe I'm in denial, but it doesn't feel over. Krista said, "It's not over. It's just the beginning." I'm going with that. Who knows what will happen next?
A friend asked me if this experience changed me life. Oh, yes. There is something wild and wonderful about being in a play. New relationships form. I've been the conductor on this creative train, inviting others to jump on board, and together we ride on to victory.
Look at this crew! The two cut-ups were like that at every rehearsal. It was like Evening at the Improv at the Senior Center, our rehearsal space. In this photo, we're waiting to go on for our final performance (for this run) at The Shante. What a joy this has been.
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: Write about a victory. When did you carry the day?
16 comments:
I think the very first of our successful plays, stories, or whatever is the one we remember best :)
A great V for vitory post, enjoyed reading.
Yvonne.
Cherish every minute of it -- we work hard for those few hours!
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Without the victories we might not want to trudge along.
T
Victory - what a great word.
Great quote too, Steinbeck is one of the very few writers that made me cry.
I love how you're owning this experience, Mary! I feel a victory whenever I hear back from a reader, telling me how they've connected with my story. Those connections mean a lot.
Next stop: Broadway! Choo-choo!
Whenever I think of victory I visualize two arms thrust in the air. Congrats on your succeess and the awesome adventure must have been! :)
Great post! I love the quote about butter and words!
Victory . . .umm . . .when I sold my first short story I jumped up and down and bounced around everywhere I went for several days.
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Very cool. It really is just the beginning. So exciting that you got to see your work on stage.
Great post. Wonderful choice of words for the letter V. I hope you have that picture framed and hanging above your desk where you will be reminded of such a great experience.
A victory indeed! I can't think of a more apt word for your process of bringing this play to fruition!
There is nothing like the camaraderie of the people staging a play. My OH does 2 productions a year and he loves it. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I can't imagine the triumph you are feeling. I don't know if I've had my moment to carry the day yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
I'm in awe, that you not only wrote the play, but got a cast together, along with everything else.
Ah, the sweet taste of victory... congratulations Mary!
Take some time to bask in the glory... I'm sure you put in lots of hard work to get to this point.
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