I have lots and lots and lots of things I want to write about. Usually I will note the idea down on a piece of paper or an email to myself. Occasionally I’ll collate those ideas into one spot in Evernote. Rarely will I actually write about those things.

One reason for this is that I can be a bit of a perfectionist when I write. I write and edit and edit and write and edit. That can take a long time. And since I’m lazy, I don’t do it.

Another reason is that I’m sometimes afraid to commit to opinions. I have strong opinions but maybe in the future I’ll change my mind. If I write it down here it will be on the Internet forever! Scary stuff.

Catherine’s death knocked some sense into me. The time is now. Doing is better than not doing. Imperfect and out there is better than perfect and in here. Change is inevitable and is no reason to avoid commitment.

So I’m going to write more. That means I will let go a little bit of control and publish things that I may not be 100% happy with. Phew. This is actually a big deal for me. I really wonder if I will be able to do that.

The only way to know is to try.

(Note for you North American readers: a biscuit is a cookie.)