I mentioned a while ago that I was working on writing my autobiography.  It sort of happened accidentally.  Because I was/am frustrated with my life, I was thinking back and trying to make some sense of it.  I began writing, expecting to write a few pages worth.  I got that far but wasn't through.  I kept going mainly just because I wanted to finish what I'd started.

I started writing for myself, to get a picture of my life and attempt to see if I could gain some understanding.  I kept going and decided to make it something I felt I could share with people for a similar reason (though coming from a different angle).  I wanted to have something to explain myself, to offer a defense as to why my life is like it is, why I'm not making money and why I need help.  A secondary purpose is just to share more of myself with those who know me already.

A concern did cross my mind recently.  I always hear about how we shouldn't be self-centered and self-focused.  I'm worried that maybe I am being too self-focused--it seems like an autobiography could be an ultimate expression of self-focus.  Yet I don't feel like it's bad to write.  However I do worry that I am trying to make myself look better than I am.  I joke that I'm trying to make myself appear strong and brave against significant opposition, while appearing humble in the process.

Anyway, I finished up a first draft a few months ago.  I just sat on it though, because I had the sense that it was horribly boring and needed some significant rewriting in order to be ready to share.  A week or two ago I pulled it out again and started rewriting.  I just finished a rewritten draft and have been working through editing it.  I hope that it will be done and ready for release soon, perhaps a month at most.