Writing or Not?

I've read a number of blogs that talk about how simply writing makes you a writer. You don't have to have an agent, or be published. Sitting down with your laptop and tapping away is the only qualifier. Or scribbling away with your pen and paper. Words on paper, digital or analog.

So what happens when you stop writing?

For me, the main problem has been my health. Long periods of illness left me behind on work and chores at home. My normal time to write got pushed aside.

This not-writing business has left me feeling like a writer, past-tense, but today, I am going to change that. My health issues have been dealt with. Starting today, I am going to once more make writing a priority.

I write, therefore I am a writer.

Are you?