Kindred
August 31, 2011
I was having a conversation with Dan yesterday, and by some chance, I mentioned a girl with a name that I really liked, Kindred. At that instant that I mentioned her name, Dan and I suddenly started dreaming up of characterizations, story plots and themes. When we were sharing our ideas, it reached a point na nagka-inisan kami and had a competition on who had a better story. Ahehe, I cannot wait to sit down and write mine! I’m feverish with excitement! 
I think this is the first time I ever came across a name that would inspire stories. Kindred can be a name for a guy or girl, plus there is some sense of courage or bigger mission attached to the name. Well, it seems that way to me. It seems fit for a hero on the verge of an adventure. I already know what she looks like. Gah, so excited!
There are a couple short stories that I’ve written in the past years now, and yet, they don’t seem to feel whole or ripe. The settings in my stories have always been similar and the main character seems to be an awkward guest, as if they were sitting in until the real actor arrives. Which I find odd, because I always start with the main character and then everything else follows. But now, it seems as if what I’ve been doing has been creating the conditions and context, in preparation of the hero’s arrival. And I feel I finally found her.
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Wow, August has finally said her goodbye. And just like that, I feel so much lighter, with a load off my chest. The past month was like a little bugnutin girl dragging her feet around the house because she got the undesired (but necessary) chores. A lot of work was done: reassessments, reflections and tasks for moving on. Tough work on the personal (inner) side of things, but the end proves its worthiness.
September, and all the BER months that come with it, is a refreshing welcome for the tired soul I carry. It probably feels like a first dip in the ocean. A lovely and unexpected gift from a friend. Or a giggly wide smile from a cutie pie baby – meant just for me.
I will hold on to this feeling a little longer.
Hello world, here’s to more stories and inspired days ahead!
