Neglect and Obsession

I just watched “Whiplash.” When Amber asked me what is was about I told her that it was about the obsession that it takes to become the best and the lines that some are willing to obliterate to help others become the best.  I then added that part of me wishes I had that obsession about something but that most of me was glad I didn’t.  Amber then pointed out that I should be that obsessed about writing and observed that I had not written anything since my really expensive writer’s conference. So I guess I’ve traded obsession for neglect — which can be its own kind of obsession.  I still haven’t written anything new, but the post above is something old — written during the conference I attended last September.