Rough Edges

[wayfaringwordhack]

I know that 99% of the people on my friends list are writers, and I'm pretty sure than a 100% of that 99% are interested in character arcs, specifically helping their MCs improve or grow stronger over the course of novels and, perhaps, shorts.

But a conversation with frigg  got me thinking and wondering: How many of you have the same concern for YOURSELF? Do you actively try to make yourself a better person? Are you aware of your faults/weaknesses, etc., and do you accept them or try to change them?  Want to share how? I don't suppose you go out and try to save the world or arrange to have redshirts  friends killed simply so you can grow through grief and strive to be a better person. *g*

I know I have plenty of rough edges, and I swear that every time I get one smoothed out, I find another jag in need of attention.

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[tatterpunk.livejournal.com]

Also, I'm living the experience with my husband (French), and it helps to have someone to share it all with.

I'll admit, I do envy you that. A number of people come here with spouses or partners, and I have to wonder at how much less intimidating Beijing would be with someone at my back.

But on the other hand, wouldn't want to inflict my cranky, culture-shocked self on anyone else!

I guess I need to start making life on Mayotte sound as easy as it is.

*g* You make it sound lovely -- but I don't get the sense that (and correct me if I'm wrong) there is a convenient expat enclave to run away to, like there is in Beijing. It's entirely possible to live here and never really live here, if you get my meaning... I've encountered expats who have been in the city for years and can't so much as count in Chinese, because they places they eat and shop and work and play are all in the "foreigner" neighborhoods, so there's never been a need. If I wanted (and I've been tempted) I could live like that as well. You don't seem to have that safety net, and I'm impressed.

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

*lol* I guess I'm really becoming French because my first thought was that the French are everywhere! everywhere! not just in a tiny enclave on the island. But after thought, I realized you meant Americans. :P There might be an American or two somewhere in Mayotte, but I have yet to run across them. However, I do feel pretty well assimilated into French culture, and it hasn't even occured to me to seek out other Americans (which, come to think of it, I didn't do in Paris, either, though there is a large expat community there).