Deciding to be useful
*Yes, I'm here now. Before anything else I would like to say hi to [Inquiry](https://inquiry.writeas.com) -- thank you so much for seeing the good in me, always.* I just came back from a week-long surf trip in Calicoan island, a paradise where you can **surf clean breaks at 6 am with less than five people in the lineup.** I had a great time -- came home with a sunburnt nose, reef cuts on the soles of my feet, and a fresher outlook on life. Nothing like getting some sun and a splash of saltwater! I'm now *more ready than ever* to go back to work, say hi to my friends, and wear this darker complexion. ## On the write life: Last month, I set long term goals on becoming a "more professional" writer and actually starting a freelance writing business (blogging, web content, ghostwriting, article writing, maybe copywriting). I've started building a website and figuring out my niche, brand identity, professional identity, selling points as a writer. In line with this, I've decided to purchase a writing course and follow a "tried and tested" blueprint. I gotta put something into this -- train myself and do actual work -- and **invest** if I want something of out it, right? > ### *What we get goes only as far as what we're willing to give.* ## What I'm expecting in the coming days and weeks: * Writing / editing / posting * Continuously educating myself / learning * Establishing my brand identity and presence * Building a portfolio before diving deep into guest posting opportunities I'm happy to say that the drama in my life has diminished to a significant degree. I guess that's the main consequence of deciding to be *useful.* I gotta sleep now. I have about five hours. It's cold and dark in here. Mia