Yeah, it was probably the worst thing ever. My laptop crashed last Sunday, and all the files 'disappeared' because somehow the user profiles were corrupted. And none of my backup files were working, for some frustrating reason. So I freaked out on Sunday. And then, we got it fixed Monday, but I lost some valuable writing time and then production week a.k.a. hell week began for Drama. So I haven't had time.
I knew I wasn't going to have the time to finish my story, so I've set it aside for when I'm less busy, and I do intend to finish it. Eventually. But for right now I figured it's better for me to focus on school and drama, because that has, basically, consumed my life. Hence my mysterious and long absence.
So in other news I really hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving, if anyone who actually reads these posts celebrates - and I'll inform you that while the stuffing was very undercooked and there wasn't enough of it to begin with, and so we ran out, everything else was very good. The potatoes were delicious and I am, once again, in love with turkey. Unfortunately I only got one slice of apple pie, but that is remedied by the prospect of blueberry pie in the near future, which is even better.
And then, speaking of things being better, the Laramie Project - the play our school drama club is doing this fall - opens tonight. This evening - in four hours, to be exact. And I am SO NERVOUS. Like, never been this freaked out before, not even when I was Alice in Wonderland last year - and that was big.
It's just, this is my first HS play, and so I really don't want to mess things up - and then again, it's not just me I'm worried about - there are some people, thankfully in the second of two casts with the worst of them, who just don't know their lines and their cues - and it's ridiculous, they've had over a month. And so I just wind up wanting to bash them over the head and say WHAT is going on?? But I don't - I leave that to our wonderful directors!
There is a serious lack of commitment with some people...and that irks me, but then again that might be because I am a perfectionist to the fullest extent of the word. It's not even funny - people get annoyed at me a lot of the time, because I just don't seem to stop adjusting things. And then I get paranoid that no one else will do something "right" so I freak about that...yeah. And yet people always want to work with me on projects because I always get A's...
There was a project due yesterday in World Studies class, but I didn't present today or yesterday so now I get the whole weekend to practice more! Because with drama I've been more stressed than ever. So in a way? I'm really, really glad the play is over this weekend.
~Luna~
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
No One Mourns The Wicked
Oh my Merlin, I feel like one of the luckiest people on the planet right now. On Sunday, I went to see WICKED!!!! I went into Boston and got it on the last day the show was open. And it was absolutely, positively amazing. So much so...I can't get over how positively fantastic it was. And now I will post an entire review. So sit back and grab a cup of tea.
I first knew we'd arrived at the theater because down the street there was a large truck, I assume because they were packing up, that had the picture of the two witches like on the cover of the CD, and the poster, and that jazz, on the side of it. And then we finally got parking, and made it into the show about half an hour early.
We stopped at the "OzDust Boutique" and I got a sweatshirt, which is pretty nifty, and very warm. It was my only Christmas present from my grandparents because honestly? It was really expensive. But that's okay. I love it.
The show itself...I cannot even begin to describe it. I mean, I can answer questions specifically but I wouldn't be able to explain the entire thing - too exciting. Too much stuff! Let's just say the cast was brilliant. Galinda was so wonderful - the right voice, actions, demeanor. And Elphie - she was great. Like, not Idina Menzel, because nobody is Idina. But still. She could sing - and those are hard songs! I know it would be really hard if I tried to do it - and believe me, I have.
So yeah. AmazingAmazingAmazing. :)
~Luna~
I first knew we'd arrived at the theater because down the street there was a large truck, I assume because they were packing up, that had the picture of the two witches like on the cover of the CD, and the poster, and that jazz, on the side of it. And then we finally got parking, and made it into the show about half an hour early.
We stopped at the "OzDust Boutique" and I got a sweatshirt, which is pretty nifty, and very warm. It was my only Christmas present from my grandparents because honestly? It was really expensive. But that's okay. I love it.
The show itself...I cannot even begin to describe it. I mean, I can answer questions specifically but I wouldn't be able to explain the entire thing - too exciting. Too much stuff! Let's just say the cast was brilliant. Galinda was so wonderful - the right voice, actions, demeanor. And Elphie - she was great. Like, not Idina Menzel, because nobody is Idina. But still. She could sing - and those are hard songs! I know it would be really hard if I tried to do it - and believe me, I have.
So yeah. AmazingAmazingAmazing. :)
~Luna~
Saturday, November 10, 2007
The Dawn
The Dawn
I can see it now - as it breaks
over the horizon, and I know
I'm free - it marks a new
day. A fresh start - a chance
at something real.
Clean-slate day, blue-sky day
A leave-it-for-tomorrow day,
when you just want to give in
To the temptations of a
lazy-day.
So sunrise is like a blessing
because the world starts over -
Not just me, everybody's fresh.
Early-bloomer, late-bloomer;
That kind of thing doesn't matter.
And I'm content knowing
If I ever want to turn back and go home
they'll wait for me, let me be
somebody more than a name
even if it takes me across the world.
(c) 2007
I can see it now - as it breaks
over the horizon, and I know
I'm free - it marks a new
day. A fresh start - a chance
at something real.
Clean-slate day, blue-sky day
A leave-it-for-tomorrow day,
when you just want to give in
To the temptations of a
lazy-day.
So sunrise is like a blessing
because the world starts over -
Not just me, everybody's fresh.
Early-bloomer, late-bloomer;
That kind of thing doesn't matter.
And I'm content knowing
If I ever want to turn back and go home
they'll wait for me, let me be
somebody more than a name
even if it takes me across the world.
(c) 2007
Drastic Fantastic
Okay, a while ago I recommended KT Tunstall as singer of the week. And I still say she's amazing beyond belief. But I just wanted to add that I finally got a copy of Drastic Fantastic! That was really cool - I have fallen in love with track #5; it's called "Hold On" and it is...well, it's a slightly different style than before, but it's a good song.
It's the kind that's really easy to sing and dance to, and it just gets stuck in your head. But I don't mind it stuck in my head, because I seriously think it must be my new favorite song or something. I could listen to it for ages on end, and never get tired of it. Or, at the moment, I maintain that belief.
I first heard the song in a preview of the music video on iTunes before I got the CD. And then I watched the entire MV, and then I got the CD, so I must admit, I was prompted to listen to track 5 before anything else - the song after it is just as catchy as "Hold On", and it has also been stuck in my head on various days.
The cover artwork for the CD is the coolest thing ever; it's set up like a comic book, and the only words are the titles of the songs, which have been worked, in order, into the comic. Or else the comic was written to accommodate the songs. I have no idea. I'm too tired...going to bed.
~Luna~
It's the kind that's really easy to sing and dance to, and it just gets stuck in your head. But I don't mind it stuck in my head, because I seriously think it must be my new favorite song or something. I could listen to it for ages on end, and never get tired of it. Or, at the moment, I maintain that belief.
I first heard the song in a preview of the music video on iTunes before I got the CD. And then I watched the entire MV, and then I got the CD, so I must admit, I was prompted to listen to track 5 before anything else - the song after it is just as catchy as "Hold On", and it has also been stuck in my head on various days.
The cover artwork for the CD is the coolest thing ever; it's set up like a comic book, and the only words are the titles of the songs, which have been worked, in order, into the comic. Or else the comic was written to accommodate the songs. I have no idea. I'm too tired...going to bed.
~Luna~
2in1: NaNoWriMo & Wicked
Yeah...it's November. And November means... *drumroll* National Novel Writing Month. Yes, folks, and if you're not participating I suggest you try it out - a little late this year, but for next year? Why not. Try it. It's very fun - frustrating if you don't have a plot, and quite a challenge if you're serious about reaching the 50,000 word goal set - in one month.
I'm well on my way, and I hope to complete my novel this year. It's called The Great Big Expanse and I have to say, I'm a huge fan so far. It's like, I sit down and start writing, and then all of a sudden I get these plots just jumping off the page at me, and I don't know what to do with them all. I seriously have too many. Which is the craziest thing ever.
I have, I believe, four plotlines going. No. Four major plotlines. Then there's now at least three subplots. I have part one partially completed, there's going to be two parts total. I get the feeling this story is going to be way more than 50,000 words - the question is, if I get to 50,000 in the target month...will I hurry up and finish writing the book, or will I just give up and procrastinate, and never do anything with it?
Of course, knowing me, I'm much more likely to do the latter - anyone else like that? If you have a deadline, or something cool to work for, like winning NaNo, you're all gung-ho. But the minute there's a requirement put on, or else you have forever to do it...things just don't get done. Happens to me all the time. It's a strange phenomenon, I must say.
In news in my world...well, my birthday came and went, another year gone. My little sister's birthday also came and went. And I'm going to see Wicked on Sunday. And I can. Not. Wait. Seriously, I am SO excited, I mean, I love the soundtrack. It is amazing and brilliant. I have all the songs memorized. All of them. Like, even Madame Morrible's parts. And the extras. Everything...I can recite pretty much any line from any song.
I have the vocal selections - I'm covering it in voice, and right now I'm singing Defying Gravity and Popular, probably two of the greatest songs in the history of this musical. Of course, they're all good - I don't know if I'd ever be able to pick a concrete favorite. There's just too many, and they're all absolutely brilliant...
I started reading the book but I got halfway through and then somehow I never wound up finishing it - which is weird, because I always finish books. I have no idea why I didn't finish it, I have every intention of finishing it. I just didn't - so now I'm debating. Do I reread Wicked to keep me busy Saturday before we go on Sunday, or do I wait and read it at my leisure another time? This is a prime example of not doing something - I know I should have read it, and I could perfectly well have made the time, but I decided to read and reread other books that just wound up taking precedence.
And now I'm off to bed....
~Luna~
I'm well on my way, and I hope to complete my novel this year. It's called The Great Big Expanse and I have to say, I'm a huge fan so far. It's like, I sit down and start writing, and then all of a sudden I get these plots just jumping off the page at me, and I don't know what to do with them all. I seriously have too many. Which is the craziest thing ever.
I have, I believe, four plotlines going. No. Four major plotlines. Then there's now at least three subplots. I have part one partially completed, there's going to be two parts total. I get the feeling this story is going to be way more than 50,000 words - the question is, if I get to 50,000 in the target month...will I hurry up and finish writing the book, or will I just give up and procrastinate, and never do anything with it?
Of course, knowing me, I'm much more likely to do the latter - anyone else like that? If you have a deadline, or something cool to work for, like winning NaNo, you're all gung-ho. But the minute there's a requirement put on, or else you have forever to do it...things just don't get done. Happens to me all the time. It's a strange phenomenon, I must say.
In news in my world...well, my birthday came and went, another year gone. My little sister's birthday also came and went. And I'm going to see Wicked on Sunday. And I can. Not. Wait. Seriously, I am SO excited, I mean, I love the soundtrack. It is amazing and brilliant. I have all the songs memorized. All of them. Like, even Madame Morrible's parts. And the extras. Everything...I can recite pretty much any line from any song.
I have the vocal selections - I'm covering it in voice, and right now I'm singing Defying Gravity and Popular, probably two of the greatest songs in the history of this musical. Of course, they're all good - I don't know if I'd ever be able to pick a concrete favorite. There's just too many, and they're all absolutely brilliant...
I started reading the book but I got halfway through and then somehow I never wound up finishing it - which is weird, because I always finish books. I have no idea why I didn't finish it, I have every intention of finishing it. I just didn't - so now I'm debating. Do I reread Wicked to keep me busy Saturday before we go on Sunday, or do I wait and read it at my leisure another time? This is a prime example of not doing something - I know I should have read it, and I could perfectly well have made the time, but I decided to read and reread other books that just wound up taking precedence.
And now I'm off to bed....
~Luna~
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Me and my Terribly Long Absence
Wow...I haven't posted here in absolutely forever. And I suppose my only explanation is that I have been busy. And when I say this I mean it one hundred percent. Busy to the most extreme and definite point of not having any free time at all. Of course part of this is comprised in the fact that I've been spending so much time role-playing...well...yeah.
Considering that I have multiple plots going on there, high school to deal with here, which means so much homework it's spilling out my ears, and I also have music lessons, a zillion books on the I-Have-To-Read-Them list. And somehow writing a new blog entry...completely slipped my mind.
BUT. I do believe now that I have slightly more time on my hands I will be doing my bestest to get posts written and out. I'm afraid I'm going to have to ditch the singer of the week idea for now, because honestly, I'm not going to have time. It's going to be post-a-rant about life now and then, post-a-rant about writing slightly more often.
This post, however, is incredibly short, because I have essays to write for a contest and I shouldn't be on here writing this at all...
I'll be back to explain a bit more about my busy-ness, and the beginning of NaNoWriMo, this weekend. And yes, I will be posting NaNo status updates here.
~Luna~
Considering that I have multiple plots going on there, high school to deal with here, which means so much homework it's spilling out my ears, and I also have music lessons, a zillion books on the I-Have-To-Read-Them list. And somehow writing a new blog entry...completely slipped my mind.
BUT. I do believe now that I have slightly more time on my hands I will be doing my bestest to get posts written and out. I'm afraid I'm going to have to ditch the singer of the week idea for now, because honestly, I'm not going to have time. It's going to be post-a-rant about life now and then, post-a-rant about writing slightly more often.
This post, however, is incredibly short, because I have essays to write for a contest and I shouldn't be on here writing this at all...
I'll be back to explain a bit more about my busy-ness, and the beginning of NaNoWriMo, this weekend. And yes, I will be posting NaNo status updates here.
~Luna~
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Singer of the Week - KT Tunstall
Okees I should probably take this moment to let you know that KT is probably one of my favorite singers on the face of this PLANET. Her voice is completely unique. [Or, I know I've never heard someone sound like her.] Her songs? Are absolutely amazing. She does great music videos, she's so pretty.
My favorite song by her is "Suddenly I See", which you might recognize as the first song in the movie The Devil Wears Prada - a fantastic movie, by the way. I believe there are...three music videos for that one? I prefer the one that is not the larger-than-life version. It's so cool, it's circus themed, and she has the cooooolest outfit ever when she's riding her bike. I want it. Although it wouldn't look good with my hair.
Her first CD is "Eye to the Telescope" and her second is "Drastic Fantastic."
Admittedly I have not had the opportunity to listen to her latest songs but I can't wait to get the CD!! I recommend her music to...anyone, really. When she sings you can hear her Scottish accent on certain words, which is really nifty.
http://www.kttunstall.com/ <--- Website. Go. Now.
~Luna~
My favorite song by her is "Suddenly I See", which you might recognize as the first song in the movie The Devil Wears Prada - a fantastic movie, by the way. I believe there are...three music videos for that one? I prefer the one that is not the larger-than-life version. It's so cool, it's circus themed, and she has the cooooolest outfit ever when she's riding her bike. I want it. Although it wouldn't look good with my hair.
Her first CD is "Eye to the Telescope" and her second is "Drastic Fantastic."
Admittedly I have not had the opportunity to listen to her latest songs but I can't wait to get the CD!! I recommend her music to...anyone, really. When she sings you can hear her Scottish accent on certain words, which is really nifty.
http://www.kttunstall.com/ <--- Website. Go. Now.
~Luna~
Busy Lives can Get in the Way...
Yeah. I feel kind of bad because I haven't written anything here in absolute ever. However. I do have to say that I will try my best to remember to post...seriously, now that I'm swamped in a pile of homework I hardly have time for anything.
And yet I manage. And will continue to do just that!
One thing that bugs me is when I have something to write and then suddenly, mysteriously, when I go to type, the words just...don't come out. Like now. I had some brilliant opinion on why teens should go to bed at 3 in the morning instead of 9 or 10 at night [I'm so completely a night owl] but all I can think of right now is that I work better later.
And now I am stuck without my arguement and without a real entry for the blog. Snap. Not the best thing in the world. So now I go off to select a new singer-of-the-week...
~Luna~
And yet I manage. And will continue to do just that!
One thing that bugs me is when I have something to write and then suddenly, mysteriously, when I go to type, the words just...don't come out. Like now. I had some brilliant opinion on why teens should go to bed at 3 in the morning instead of 9 or 10 at night [I'm so completely a night owl] but all I can think of right now is that I work better later.
And now I am stuck without my arguement and without a real entry for the blog. Snap. Not the best thing in the world. So now I go off to select a new singer-of-the-week...
~Luna~
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Singer of the Week - A Fine Frenzy
If you haven't heard the amazing Alison Sudol sing songs that she wrote herself, you're sorely missing something. She calls herself "A Fine Frenzy" and she is truly fantastic. Apparently, she taught herself to play the piano, and she's actually quite good at it.
Some of her most noteable songs [to me] are "Almost Lover" and "You Picked Me". Her first CD, One Cell In The Sea, was released I'm not sure when, but I have a copy of it, and it's enjoyable to listen to.
Alison's music video for "Almost Lover" is also very good, you can watch it on her website, with a link to her youtube channel. I highty recommend you check out her music, because it is just that good. I think you'll like it.
I stumbled across her music when "You Picked Me" was available as free single of the week on iTunes, and fell in love with her music, and then promptly picked up the CD as soon as I saw it in a store. Well worth it.
http://www.afinefrenzy.com <-- her website.
I highly recommend you check out her music!
~Luna~
Some of her most noteable songs [to me] are "Almost Lover" and "You Picked Me". Her first CD, One Cell In The Sea, was released I'm not sure when, but I have a copy of it, and it's enjoyable to listen to.
Alison's music video for "Almost Lover" is also very good, you can watch it on her website, with a link to her youtube channel. I highty recommend you check out her music, because it is just that good. I think you'll like it.
I stumbled across her music when "You Picked Me" was available as free single of the week on iTunes, and fell in love with her music, and then promptly picked up the CD as soon as I saw it in a store. Well worth it.
http://www.afinefrenzy.com <-- her website.
I highly recommend you check out her music!
~Luna~
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Friends
I think I am probably one of the luckiest people in the world - I have the most amazing friends you're ever going to get. They're always there for me whenever I need to talk, and I'm there for them if they ever need it. We have this lovely little support system going; it's great, we can email each other and someone is always going to be there.
This gets especially helpful when guys are jerks. Believe me, there have been times when I thought I'd never fit in anywhere, and I'm not sure how I got to feeling like that, but they were right there to say, "You're being stupid. We love you."
Of course, right about now, it's one of those times when a guy was an idiot - he kept me waiting over a month to give me a "yes" or a "no", and he still hasn't said a word to me - though he's been in contact with others. Meaning I can assume it's no, but I want to know for sure!
So after spending over two hours in tears on the phone with one of my closest friends, I go to bed and get up to go to a cast party the next day. And what does she do? Being the amazing person she is, she slips a little bag with a pair of earrings, candy, and a letter into my bag whilst at said party.
They know exactly how to cheer me up. So, hence, I conclude - I have amazing friends.
~Luna~
This gets especially helpful when guys are jerks. Believe me, there have been times when I thought I'd never fit in anywhere, and I'm not sure how I got to feeling like that, but they were right there to say, "You're being stupid. We love you."
Of course, right about now, it's one of those times when a guy was an idiot - he kept me waiting over a month to give me a "yes" or a "no", and he still hasn't said a word to me - though he's been in contact with others. Meaning I can assume it's no, but I want to know for sure!
So after spending over two hours in tears on the phone with one of my closest friends, I go to bed and get up to go to a cast party the next day. And what does she do? Being the amazing person she is, she slips a little bag with a pair of earrings, candy, and a letter into my bag whilst at said party.
They know exactly how to cheer me up. So, hence, I conclude - I have amazing friends.
~Luna~
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Rhett & Link
Rhett and Link are seriously two of the most amazing people on earth. They write their own songs, make their own videos, and the catch? They're actually funny. How many people do you know who can write songs about Facebook and velcro and get away with it?
Some subjects they've covered: Frogs, Whales, Facebook, velcro, the demotion of planet Pluto, and homeschoolers. Rhett plays guitar, and Link plays everything from kazoo to bass harmonica and recorder. Except - he's good at the recorder. Who is good at the recorder!?
http://www.rhettandlink.com/ <-- GO to their website. NOW. Revel in their amazingness. They try to rap, and have unicorns flying across - on the grounds that unicorns are intimidating with their horns. They entered a rap battle, went to Compton and got some guy to pretend to be Jude Law... I cannot tell you enough how amazing I think these guys are - the funniest part of all is they have lives! I'm pretty sure. I know they have something they do...
Actually, this fall, they're starting on a TV show, [[I believe it's on the CW]] called Online Nation - and they got it because of their popularity online. SOOOO go check out Rhett & Link, laugh at their amazing videos, and let me know what you think.
~Luna~
PS: I reccomend the Velcro Song, the Song of Whales, and the Facebook Song.
Some subjects they've covered: Frogs, Whales, Facebook, velcro, the demotion of planet Pluto, and homeschoolers. Rhett plays guitar, and Link plays everything from kazoo to bass harmonica and recorder. Except - he's good at the recorder. Who is good at the recorder!?
http://www.rhettandlink.com/ <-- GO to their website. NOW. Revel in their amazingness. They try to rap, and have unicorns flying across - on the grounds that unicorns are intimidating with their horns. They entered a rap battle, went to Compton and got some guy to pretend to be Jude Law... I cannot tell you enough how amazing I think these guys are - the funniest part of all is they have lives! I'm pretty sure. I know they have something they do...
Actually, this fall, they're starting on a TV show, [[I believe it's on the CW]] called Online Nation - and they got it because of their popularity online. SOOOO go check out Rhett & Link, laugh at their amazing videos, and let me know what you think.
~Luna~
PS: I reccomend the Velcro Song, the Song of Whales, and the Facebook Song.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Full Moon Tonight...
Don't you think it's rather ironic that the full moon is going to be the night after a longer-than-usual lunar eclipse? I have to say, I wish I lived in California or something because then I could have seen the eclipse perfectly from my house instead of missing it from where I am. Full moons? Slightly less exciting, happening every month...
C'est la vie, one supposes.
Speaking of the full moon, do you realize just how many myths out there are associated with the full moon? --highlight text, HP 7 spoiler--> Poor Reumus Lupin would be changing into a werewolf right now if he hadn't been killed. *goes to cry some more about that* <---/spoiler--
I mean, they say people are more likely to be crazy/insane and all that jazz around the full moon - also something about ghosts being more active? I have no idea if any of this is actually true or not, but I would like to say that if things get a little crazy, or some heinous crime happens in your area...blame it on the moon.
It's also a good excuse if you go and be rowdy - "What was that for?" "No idea, but there's a full moon tonight..." You see how it works in your defense.
~Luna~
C'est la vie, one supposes.
Speaking of the full moon, do you realize just how many myths out there are associated with the full moon? --highlight text, HP 7 spoiler--> Poor Reumus Lupin would be changing into a werewolf right now if he hadn't been killed. *goes to cry some more about that* <---/spoiler--
I mean, they say people are more likely to be crazy/insane and all that jazz around the full moon - also something about ghosts being more active? I have no idea if any of this is actually true or not, but I would like to say that if things get a little crazy, or some heinous crime happens in your area...blame it on the moon.
It's also a good excuse if you go and be rowdy - "What was that for?" "No idea, but there's a full moon tonight..." You see how it works in your defense.
~Luna~
Writers Block
We've all experienced it at one point or another, whether it was for a story we were writing, an English assignment in school, or some other thing that I'm not thinking of right now. The point is, writers block is not a fun thing to deal with. I'm sure you'll agree.
So perhaps you'll sympathize when I point out that I am suffering a severe case.
I have this contest I really want to enter, and I have an idea for a story - it's mentioned in the previous post, I think. And I am just at the point where I can't come up with anything to write about. It's been like that ever since I cut this amazing metaphor between this girl, Agnes, and a worker-ant. It added nothing to the story and didn't even make that much sense in context, but I loved it. Losing it felt weird. And the story just hasn't felt the same ever since.
I know, I'm really weird...
And speaking of writers block, my novel, which you'll probably be hearing several rants on in the future, has come to a screeching halt, because the epidemic has seeped into just about everything I try to write. And it's not helping that I have contest deadlines coming up left and right, things I wanted to enter. Except it's not happening.
How depressing. I just haven't felt like writing ever since I cut that little metaphor. And it's weeeird because that can't be what's causing it, that'd be ridiculous! But it's not like I can put it back in, the story [to the point I'm stuck at] flows a lot better without it.
So that is my struggle for now, updates shall be given on when writing ideas return...
~Luna~
So perhaps you'll sympathize when I point out that I am suffering a severe case.
I have this contest I really want to enter, and I have an idea for a story - it's mentioned in the previous post, I think. And I am just at the point where I can't come up with anything to write about. It's been like that ever since I cut this amazing metaphor between this girl, Agnes, and a worker-ant. It added nothing to the story and didn't even make that much sense in context, but I loved it. Losing it felt weird. And the story just hasn't felt the same ever since.
I know, I'm really weird...
And speaking of writers block, my novel, which you'll probably be hearing several rants on in the future, has come to a screeching halt, because the epidemic has seeped into just about everything I try to write. And it's not helping that I have contest deadlines coming up left and right, things I wanted to enter. Except it's not happening.
How depressing. I just haven't felt like writing ever since I cut that little metaphor. And it's weeeird because that can't be what's causing it, that'd be ridiculous! But it's not like I can put it back in, the story [to the point I'm stuck at] flows a lot better without it.
So that is my struggle for now, updates shall be given on when writing ideas return...
~Luna~
Monday, August 27, 2007
A Real Eclipse and Writing Woes
Yeah. Tonight. A real lunar eclipse, like, the kind you see in the sky. My sister told me about it today, except I was quite distressed to learn it wouldn't even be visible where I am, it was only going to be seen in West Coast USA. Not me.
So being very depressed by this, I have decided to point it out. Not that I'm expecting random people from the west coast to find out from my blog, but seriously, I wasn't very pleased that I don't get to see it.
I had a piano lesson today - learning Bach music, it's different than my other instruments, and I've just started, which can make things difficult. But I have learned via life in general that practices makes - if not perfect, pretty close. So I'll just keep at it. . . And hopefully it'll get easier!
My family has been complaining that I spend far too much time on the computer - and whilst they may have a point, I do not spend it as wastefully as they think. Yes, I spend time online, but I also spend a good deal of time writing. Or, more, rewriting, because I'm working on an entry for a contest that I might not even get to enter - I'd have to mail the entry tomorrow, and the story isn't ready to be sent yet - and, as you may deduce, the whole thing just doesn't work.
Here's my dilema: I had about three pages of this amazing descriptive prose that was about this girl getting up from sleeping in a meadow and slowly coming back from her dream to reality. Except then I realized it didn't go anywhere, and there was no action, no plot. So I cropped it down to a page, and she goes home to her busy house and family, and has a conflict to solve there.
Two big problems: I can't think of a conflict, and I hate the new style that randomly creeps into my writing at about the middle of page two. It's just a different thing for me to write action than it is description, and the story changes pace, mood, everything. And I don't like it that way, but there's not much else I can do with it if I want to stand a chance to win the contest, because I know that three pages of description [typed] is crap, and nobody's going to want to read that much, and something needs to happen...
But I'm stuck. So I guess I'll go back to working on that now, and update you on the progress when I get somewhere....
~Luna~
So being very depressed by this, I have decided to point it out. Not that I'm expecting random people from the west coast to find out from my blog, but seriously, I wasn't very pleased that I don't get to see it.
I had a piano lesson today - learning Bach music, it's different than my other instruments, and I've just started, which can make things difficult. But I have learned via life in general that practices makes - if not perfect, pretty close. So I'll just keep at it. . . And hopefully it'll get easier!
My family has been complaining that I spend far too much time on the computer - and whilst they may have a point, I do not spend it as wastefully as they think. Yes, I spend time online, but I also spend a good deal of time writing. Or, more, rewriting, because I'm working on an entry for a contest that I might not even get to enter - I'd have to mail the entry tomorrow, and the story isn't ready to be sent yet - and, as you may deduce, the whole thing just doesn't work.
Here's my dilema: I had about three pages of this amazing descriptive prose that was about this girl getting up from sleeping in a meadow and slowly coming back from her dream to reality. Except then I realized it didn't go anywhere, and there was no action, no plot. So I cropped it down to a page, and she goes home to her busy house and family, and has a conflict to solve there.
Two big problems: I can't think of a conflict, and I hate the new style that randomly creeps into my writing at about the middle of page two. It's just a different thing for me to write action than it is description, and the story changes pace, mood, everything. And I don't like it that way, but there's not much else I can do with it if I want to stand a chance to win the contest, because I know that three pages of description [typed] is crap, and nobody's going to want to read that much, and something needs to happen...
But I'm stuck. So I guess I'll go back to working on that now, and update you on the progress when I get somewhere....
~Luna~
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Apple Pie vs. Blueberry Pie
Or, more appropriately, this could just be "Pie In General". You know how sometimes you just get a craving for a food, and you really need it? This is just one of those days - I am in desperate need of some kind of pie. Except, guess what? We don't have any pie. Ugh.
This is the sort of thing that annoys me - when you really want something and you can't get it. I'm not talking about getting everything you want, and I'm not implying that makes any sense - getting all your desires isn't as great as it sounds, I'm quite sure - but I mean that food is essential, and certain kinds of food are often more desireable than others.
I wouldn't be able to have cake right now, that really wouldn't do, because I have gotten it into my head to want pie. Not that it makes a difference, we don't have any cake either, and no brownies. Not even my favorite ice-cream flavor. So for now it seems I'm not going to be able to go on a sugar binge or anything like that, and I'll have to wait until we get some cooler weather [to preheat the oven] and some apples or blueberries [preferably blueberries] and I'll make myself a pie.
Speaking of which, I adore cooking...Seriously. Or, more, baking, because I believe that's the term for when you use the oven part of the stove vs. the range or stovetop - sorry, I don't know all the technical terms and that sort of thing. I just follow recipes. That's about it. However, I enjoy following recipes, and more often than not things turn out half-decent. Which I am very proud of. I also happen to love making pie - so it looks like I'm all set once we actually have the ingredients.
The problem with cooking and me is that I get bored half-way through long things, and go off to read or something, because I just want the finished product. Impatience. I don't like to bother with all the whole long process of actually getting the food ready - although I love batter. Cake batter, brownie batter, cookie dough...I don't really care that there's raw egg {and when I get salmanila that's going to come back to haunt me, I know} because it tastes so good!!!
Is this a problem?
What kind of pie do you like best? Like I said, I prefer blueberry.
~Luna~
This is the sort of thing that annoys me - when you really want something and you can't get it. I'm not talking about getting everything you want, and I'm not implying that makes any sense - getting all your desires isn't as great as it sounds, I'm quite sure - but I mean that food is essential, and certain kinds of food are often more desireable than others.
I wouldn't be able to have cake right now, that really wouldn't do, because I have gotten it into my head to want pie. Not that it makes a difference, we don't have any cake either, and no brownies. Not even my favorite ice-cream flavor. So for now it seems I'm not going to be able to go on a sugar binge or anything like that, and I'll have to wait until we get some cooler weather [to preheat the oven] and some apples or blueberries [preferably blueberries] and I'll make myself a pie.
Speaking of which, I adore cooking...Seriously. Or, more, baking, because I believe that's the term for when you use the oven part of the stove vs. the range or stovetop - sorry, I don't know all the technical terms and that sort of thing. I just follow recipes. That's about it. However, I enjoy following recipes, and more often than not things turn out half-decent. Which I am very proud of. I also happen to love making pie - so it looks like I'm all set once we actually have the ingredients.
The problem with cooking and me is that I get bored half-way through long things, and go off to read or something, because I just want the finished product. Impatience. I don't like to bother with all the whole long process of actually getting the food ready - although I love batter. Cake batter, brownie batter, cookie dough...I don't really care that there's raw egg {and when I get salmanila that's going to come back to haunt me, I know} because it tastes so good!!!
Is this a problem?
What kind of pie do you like best? Like I said, I prefer blueberry.
~Luna~
Singer of the Week - GATH
So every week I'm going to pick a favorite singer or group of mine, give you their website, and tell you exactly why they are just that cool. And this week the featured artist is Gregory and the Hawk, known as GATH for short. Meredith, the singer, has guest artists such as friends and family come perform with her, and her voice is lovely.
GATH's style could be described as folk, but what I admire the most about Meredith is her ability to write songs that aren't cliche, aren't commercial. Her style is unique - seriously. It's mostly accoustic guitar and vocals, with a bit of extras thrown in, and it is amazing.
So go listen to her, wouldja? My favorite songs: "Boats & Birds" and "Isabelle".
http://gregoryandthehawk.com/
GATH's style could be described as folk, but what I admire the most about Meredith is her ability to write songs that aren't cliche, aren't commercial. Her style is unique - seriously. It's mostly accoustic guitar and vocals, with a bit of extras thrown in, and it is amazing.
So go listen to her, wouldja? My favorite songs: "Boats & Birds" and "Isabelle".
http://gregoryandthehawk.com/
Pencil Sharpeners and Toast
So...I have taken the incentive of the growing webcraze and started a blog. Fantastic, eh? Look here for rants on my life - expect them often - and such things as book reviews, writing snippets, author recommendations, songs and singers, tidbits about life and just about anything I find interesting enough to post. For now, just know that I am not promising *regular* updates, but I'll try to get to this at least once a week. I might disappear once school starts, but never fear, I shall return. Eventually.
Please know that the opinions expressed in this blog are mine, and I certainly hope you're not offended by any of them - and if you are? Well that's your problem, not mine, but you can feel free to let me know [*politely*] with a comment. Not that I've given anything to make you squirm - yet. I don't think. So don't comment in advance, wait til I commit the crime.
For now, I salute anyone who has actually come to read this post and I have a question: Which do you prefer? Toast with butter, jam, Cinnamon....how do you eat your toast?
~Luna
Please know that the opinions expressed in this blog are mine, and I certainly hope you're not offended by any of them - and if you are? Well that's your problem, not mine, but you can feel free to let me know [*politely*] with a comment. Not that I've given anything to make you squirm - yet. I don't think. So don't comment in advance, wait til I commit the crime.
For now, I salute anyone who has actually come to read this post and I have a question: Which do you prefer? Toast with butter, jam, Cinnamon....how do you eat your toast?
~Luna
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