I shouldn't be surprised that my writing identity has become intertwined with other aspects of my identity. Whatever I do, I do with my whole self. You do, too. That's really clear from watching you. :) Maybe the difference with me is that performance anxiety and the old wishes about who I want to be in the world get stirred up with writing just like they used to with other parts of my life.

Maybe it has to do with being a beginner at something.

Hm.

I take it you don't like "Dragon Speaking Naturally" as a voice to text interface?