Do you have big dreams?
I do.
I love them so. I treat them like tiny porcelain unicorns—too fragile for any display or handling. I keep them locked safely away and bring them out only when I’m alone. I hold them and cuddle them and imagine a distant day when they will come to life and make me truly happy.
Sometimes I want to show them to people, my loved ones and friends, but then I cowardly change the subject before it gets anywhere near my precious dreams. I tell myself that I’m protecting them. Why? Because my Big Dreams can’t handle being mistaken for Dumb Ideas. Or Crazy Talk. Or Useless Ventures. Or worse yet, Wastes of Time.
So I never mention them.
But the reality is this—it’s me who I’m protecting, not my dreams. And the only person who has ever called them Dumb Ideas, Crazy Talk, Useless Ventures and Wastes of Time is the one who claims to love them most—yours truly.
I’m like that wretched friend who builds you up for later sabotage.
Today I took out my favorite Big Dream and held its paper-thin frame up to my lips. I whispered my regular empty promise of, “Someday, someday,” and turned to put it back where it goes, deep in its cabinet, locked and bolted. It caught a ray of sunshine and I realized for the first time that what I had mistaken as porcelain was actually thick and heavy steel. And its face no longer resembled a patient Rapunzel, but an impatient and overdue pregnant mother ready to labor.
My Big Dream looked me in the eye and demanded its rights. No more dark corners, it said. No more anonymity. No more being fed only enough to barely stay alive. Time! it demanded. Nourishment! it shouted. A name! it screamed. And then it politely asked to meet my family and friends.
I had no choice but to nod and agree to the terms. Turns out, this Big Dream is a total bad ass that does not want to be messed with anymore.
And so, trembling, I would like to introduce you to my Big Dream. Her name is I Am Writing a Book.
Wahoo!! That’s funny…that’s my dream too…that you would write a book. can’t wait to hear more.
It’s about time.
I was really, really hoping that was your big dream. Thanks for introducing us!
Yeah! It’s my dream too- that YOU write a book that I can savor and enjoy! Thanks for sharing! Now get going on it! I can hardly wait!
That is so exciting!! Congrats Big Dream! Go you for standing up and putting your foot down!
xox
I didn’t realize you hadn’t already! I will be first in line to buy it.
Dear I Am Writing A Book,
I can’t wait to read you. Welcome to the sunshine. No more darkness for you.
You have some fans already I presume.
Keep on screaming.
your hopeful friend,
Aimee
Brilliant Tiff! I’m so glad. You’ve talked about this for such a long time, it’s good that the right time has come. I want to read it when it’s done, even if it’s just in manuscript form.
Is it done yet?
Can I read it now?
yea, wow if feel the same thing running through my veins… I think I may need to jump to it to..or give up trying..maybe not
way to go. i believe in you and will buy your book and come to the signing and hope you’ll write more. follow that dream until the monkeys come home.
which is what i say when i really mean it.
My biggest dream….. to receive a signed copy of that book.
How exciting! Go Team Tiffany!
I’m so glad your dream is writing!
I thought you might announce that you’re going to Hollywood to become a moviestar. Not that you couldn’t. It’s just a really lame dream.
But writing is perfect. Especially since you’re already good at it.
oh, tiffany, i am so excited for you! i want one, okay. and i will even buy it. just one question, will it be deseret book worthy? or will it be more along the lines of a writers guild writing? oooh, i hope it’s the latter.
thanks for the introduction! yea for dreams!
Does your new book have anything to do with blog addiction?
WooHoo!!!! This is exciting news. I for one am already a fan
Good for you! I’ll be the first to buy it! Speaking of dreams, you were in my dream last night. I know, creepy huh? You came to visit, and we went to an ice cream shop, but instead of ordering, we went to the restroom. Lucky for you, you got a toilet in a stall. Unfortunately for me, my toilet was out in the open. And what luck! Zac Efron walked in on me while I was peeing! I wonder what the meaning of this dream could be?!
Good luck on your book writing!
Is it silly that I got chills when I read that last line? So very exciting!!
Sign me up for a copy!! That is so cool! And very inspiring.
You’re a great writer. I’d read your dream.
I can’t wait to meet her! She might be a bad ass, but you can tame her, no problem!!!
I bet DB would let you have a signing. You could sit in the same chair that Marie Osmond did last month. I’m sure your book will be way better than hers. Your hair is even better than hers.
Congrats!
Yeah dream! Where are you going to hang your Pulitzer prize?
I really, really can’t wait!
Grinning ear to ear right now my dear.
Way to go. Keep dreaming!
Your news is very exciting! I know your book will be as fun and incredible as your blog. Thanks for sharing your dream with us-your faithful readers.
You just made my day! I can’t wait! I love seeing when you have updated your blog because I can’t wait to read what you have to say! But a book!? Way better than a new blog post!
reason number 524 why i love tiffany: she will be a best-selling author.
i never doubted this would happen, not from the moment i read your first post.
you totally have what it takes and we’ve all known it longer than you have.
yay tiffany’s porcelain unicorn!!!
I am so proud of you!
And let me just say, I took my own BIG DREAM out of the closet this last week too. something I’ve wanted to do pretty much my whole life but I kept telling myself it was too late. But then a friend recently took HER dream out and decided to follow it, and it inspired me. So I will blog about it next week. But let me just say, one Big Dreamer to another, doesn’t it feel good???
YEAH!
yeahhhh! awesome! i cant wait to hear more about it, tiffany!
That’s utterly fantastic!
Yeah! It will be fantastic and fabulous. I just know it.
That is fantastic!!
Do you have any characters whose name rhyme with Schmiburon?
OK, So I’m a little late to this party, but I’m so thrilled to meet the guest of honor.
I expect a very detailed introduction in a couple of weeks!