We went to the beach on tuesday which was awesome. I some how didn't get burned!! And I stayed up till two with my little sis and somehow staying up that late I managed to draw a really pretty horse. *shrugs* I promise I will get to writing my story soon I'm sorry. I have been adding more and ever more to my love to read list so yeah…been busy with that (not a great excuse I know). I also had two cups of caffine today so it's been interesting if nothing else! XD It's also been raining a lot. You're probably wondering why I'm babbling on and on and on and on and on and on…..cause I'm bored and felt like talking to somebody (or nobody if no one reads this). Don't get me wrong I like the rain actually. I like a lot of things. Ever had that moment when you're reading a book, and it's making you kind of mad or something….but it's making you feel something so you read it anyways? Everything I wanted and planned to say I totally forgot. I hate it when that happens. ;p Do you think…..is there a difference between icing and frosting maybe? I just realized today that no one here's every seen any of my artistic endeavors other that my stories. I absolutely love that thing, when you go to wash your plate and you tilt the dishsoap bottle sideways and squeeze it and a cloud of tiny bubbles shoot into the air around you and they smell amazing. I wonder now why kids complain about having to wash their dish, maybe they've never discovered this yet. I'm definitely coming down off that caffine now. XD I think…..I could go on more….but I'm done for now. This must have been a strange experience for you, reading this. I guess as I go we could do Random Factivia. 1) I'm considering dying some of my hair 2) I love baggy sweaters/hoodies escpecially if it's someone else's that I have….borrowed. (both my parents have lamented this and had to bravely reclaim theirs) 3) When I live alone I'm going nocturnal 4) I have braided all my hair into dreads on I think three occasions (yes it took forever and my hands cramped) 5) Warm sandwhiches are kind of gross You can thank the caffine and no sleep for an unedited experience in my brain….strange wasn't it…..
I leave for a day and this happens.
...very interesting stuff, Essa. I'm definitely scared to try coffee again now.
What's THAT supposed to mean? XD
I suppose. Don't be. It's just me. Decafe is always the better choice. #GoDecaf
The beach is fun, I hope to visit it again soon. I don't burn too easily, but burn I will if left out in the sun.
Coffee, rain, reading, sounds.... happy. I am most eager to see the first rains again. Where I live rain is rare and the atmosphere is too similar from day to day. I could go on and on about it, but I won't.
I tend to rant a little too when I feel a need to talk. It's okay, I enjoy listening to others when they have something to really say. It's often when one feels the need to talk that the most interesting things are said.
I've read books that make me feel more compassion than anger. Like "The Jungle" with all it's human suffering. I nearly hopped out of my chair feeling a need to help those fictional characters. It was a strange experience that I've never felt since.
Mmm, icing is more like a glaze, while frosting is heavier and more fluffy. Here's a note from a cookbook “icing is generally thinner and glossier,” while its counterpart frosting is “a thick, fluffy mixture, used to coat the outside of a cake.” Guess I'm more a frosting fan. Homemade is best.
So you're saying that there's sides of your artistic perspective that no one here has ever seen? I wouldn't consider that unusual. How do you feel about it?
Yes, the little bubbles are a short-lived wonder. Catching them with soapy hands and holding them is fun too.
Dying hair sounds fun, even adventurous. Worth a shot if you feel up to it, no?
Mmm, I've never really been into clothes, so not much to comment on. I've always used old hand-me-downs from my parents who somehow keep their clothes serviceable for decades. Then again, I also believe that clothes are like a billboard for people to express their style, personality, social stature (yeah, people judge others by clothes still), and more.
Nocturnal living is almost a fact of life today for many. When I'm alone I tell myself I'll get up really early and rejoice in solitude, then I stay-up late liking the night's solitude better. There's something special about the late hours and lamps on at three a.m....
Warm sandwiches are strange, but what about hot sandwiches?
Oh we haven't talked in a bit, nice to see you too. : )
Tis indeed, but some of my family doesn't like it as much as me. :P I generally like the ocean better than lakes or pond (for swimming/wading). I burn pretty easy, which I find strange since I have darker hair but *shrugs*. :P
I'm already hyper 70% of the time so caffine is limited access. :P It was. I get so much out of small things sometimes, I think it makes me seem childish to other people. Aw, yes. 3: I hope the rains come to you soon. I'll imagine it for you and hope that helps.
Same. Wish Girl made my eyes water pretty seriously. The one I got really mad with was Gone With the Wind, I hated Scarlett. XD But sometimes I read books and get mad, because I feel compassion for a character and all the others are so mean to that character. i.e. Firegirl.
Oh, well in light of that difference I think I like frosting better to. XD Unless it TOO thick. :P Homemade is almost always the best! :3
Yes, now that you bring it up. I have a finger in a lot of the art "pies" so to speak, but y'all've only seen my novel writing aspect. I suppose I feel…mixed on it. While I think I would like to share some pieces I would be highly selective because, I don't know. It's complicated. I'm a perfectionist sometimes.
I love catching them (or trying to)!
I need to change some things. I discovered that I've been muting my outward appearance.
Same really. I'm that girl in her brother's faded jeans, knees ripped out, beat up bill cap, possibly barefoot, baggy hoodie. But being a teenager, I really do have to to dress up at least basically. I guess I like wearing other peoples old clothes, makes them feel meaningful somehow. (I think it's possibly unavoidable.(?)) Not that I don't have some kind of style, I just don't use it. Why would I need to tucked away homeschooling….
There seems to be a massive creativity influx around midnight. Since I hope to have a career to do with that, adjusting my lifestyle to fit would be beneficial. Plus I don't sleep easily in general. There is something special, perhaps it's the oddness of doing something usually "not done".
XP I can't think of any sandwhich I would want warmer that at least room temp. :P
Yes, the ocean is certainly more enjoyable in my opinion too. It's more "alive" I think. I'm not really getting the connection between dark hair and burning easily though. I thought burning was related to the complexion of one's skin-tone.
Limited caffeine is probably best for anyone, really. At least controlled anyway. Don't feel bad about enjoying the little things, that's usually what makes a day worth living in the end. Emerson once said "To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The sun illuminates only the eyes of the man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child". To retain such a spirit is something too rare.
I can only recognize the title "Gone With The Wind", which I'll happily comment on. The other I had to look-up. I cannot say that I felt too much frustration at Scarlett. Perhaps that is because I had seen the movie before, but I consider it more probable that it is because I see Scarlett as a mix between a symbolic portrait of The South, and an actually strong (but flawed to the heart) character. I really enjoy "Gone With The Wind" for its wonderful story and amazingly counterpointed characters. Really I cannot feel frustration with a character's actions if that said character is strong.
Well, I might prefer a third option, "glazing". It's lighter than icing, but often packs strong flavors, like lemon.
One often feels the need to show one's art in the best of light. It is not strange when divulging a facet of character to begin with the best parts. You wouldn't tell a brand new friend your deepest problems. So it is with art.
Hmm, an interesting choice of words, "muting my outward appearance". Sounds like you've got a reason, but I'll not pry.
Older clothes often have more meaning if only because they are familiar. I enjoy the texture, smell, and familiar character of older things. Pots, books (oh, yellow paged, aged softened, musky books!), the color of chipping paint, wooden things that are outdoors... And now homescooling and style. It's simple really, style is most often used for asserting or accepting one's position in society. The younger the society (schooling age), the more varied the styles. When one only has siblings (or no one of similar age) to socially or stylistically "dominate" or acceptably take one's place, style is suddenly a very different thing. Without going into society as much as others, "style" falls off of a person like veils. This has happened again and again with studies in isolation, weather it be Admiral Byrd's Arctic isolation (he wrote a book "Alone", a study with solitude), or the more common isolation of "cabin fever" or even homeschooling. Without society breathing down one's back or society calling one to perform a task, the unnecessary in life falls away.
"Burning the midnight oil", as the saying goes, does produce a finer light than most for some people. Personally, I feel as though a second burst of energy is released for me around 10:00 P.M., like a second wind after a great run. I suppose that it is not terribly unusual.
Oh we haven't talked in a bit, nice to see you too. : )
Tis indeed, but some of my family doesn't like it as much as me. I generally like the ocean better than lakes or pond (for swimming/wading). I burn pretty easy, which I find strange since I have darker hair but *shrugs*.
I'm already hyper 70% of the time so caffine is limited access. It was. I get so much out of small things sometimes, I think it makes me seem childish to other people. Aw, yes. 3: I hope the rains come to you soon. I'll imagine it for you and hope that helps.
Same. Wish Girl made my eyes water pretty seriously. The one I got really mad with was Gone With the Wind, I hated Scarlett. XD But sometimes I read books and get mad, because I feel compassion for a character and all the others are so mean to that character. i.e. Firegirl.
Oh, well in light of that difference I think I like frosting better to. XD Unless it TOO thick. Homemade is almost always the best! :3
Yes, now that you bring it up. I have a finger in a lot of the art "pies" so to speak, but y'all've only seen my novel writing aspect. I suppose I feel…mixed on it. While I think I would like to share some pieces I would be highly selective because, I don't know. It's complicated. I'm a perfectionist sometimes.
I love catching them (or trying to)!
I need to change some things. I discovered that I've been muting my outward appearance.
Same really. I'm that girl in her brother's faded jeans, knees ripped out, beat up bill cap, possibly barefoot, baggy hoodie. But being a teenager, I really do have to to dress up at least basically. I guess I like wearing other peoples old clothes, makes them feel meaningful somehow. (I think it's possibly unavoidable.(?)) Not that I don't have some kind of style, I just don't use it. Why would I need to tucked away homeschooling….
There seems to be a massive creativity influx around midnight. Since I hope to have a career to do with that, adjusting my lifestyle to fit would be beneficial. Plus I don't sleep easily in general. There is something special, perhaps it's the oddness of doing something usually "not done".
XP I can't think of any sandwhich I would want warmer that at least room temp.
Yes, the ocean is certainly more enjoyable in my opinion too. It's more "alive" I think. I'm not really getting the connection between dark hair and burning easily though. I thought burning was related to the complexion of one's skin-tone.
Limited caffeine is probably best for anyone, really. At least controlled anyway. Don't feel bad about enjoying the little things, that's usually what makes a day worth living in the end. Emerson once said "To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The sun illuminates only the eyes of the man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child". To retain such a spirit is something too rare.
I can only recognize the title "Gone With The Wind", which I'll happily comment on. The other I had to look-up. I cannot say that I felt too much frustration at Scarlett. Perhaps that is because I had seen the movie before, but I consider it more probable that it is because I see Scarlett as a mix between a symbolic portrait of The South, and an actually strong (but flawed to the heart) character. I really enjoy "Gone With The Wind" for its wonderful story and amazingly counterpointed characters. Really I cannot feel frustration with a character's actions if that said character is strong.
Well, I might prefer a third option, "glazing". It's lighter than icing, but often packs strong flavors, like lemon.
One often feels the need to show one's art in the best of light. It is not strange when divulging a facet of character to begin with the best parts. You wouldn't tell a brand new friend your deepest problems. So it is with art.
Hmm, an interesting choice of words, "muting my outward appearance". Sounds like you've got a reason, but I'll not pry.
Continued in next post…
Fishing is the only thing better in lakes I say. Though getting salt in your eyes is less awesome from the ocean. XD Well supposedly your hair is also supposed to factor in somewhat. But I think that you're right that complexion is more determining.
True true. XD I usually do decaf, but we're out and I wanted something to drink while I read and rain listened, lol. : D I guess, I really feel bad more about the part where people think I'm childish, yah? I love the small things part. The other day, I had these two sparrows on my window sill. :3 I think Emerson and I see eye to eye here. XD I would stare at the sun if only it didn't risk my sight.
Interesting…..I have to say that I understand you're veiw. I don't know why she made me mad, perhaps it was her selfishness/stubbornness that hurt innocent people around her at times. Perhaps it's something deeper Idk. I would strongly recommend Wish Girl. : D
ooo, now I'm hungry. XD
That's true. I would agree with this whole heartedly.
Indeed. I don't really mind you asking though. I think it's partially because I don't want to be like most of the teenage girls out there right now, my morals won't allow me. So I go overboard the other way.
Right. : D On the nail head. Hmmm, interesting… I do like to have some style simply because it makes me feel right inside my head (I'm a wee bit OCD).
It not, there are all kinds of studies about nighttime effects. I think they're facinating. Since I do have a hobby type love for psychology and behavioral things.
Yes, the ocean is certainly more enjoyable in my opinion too. It's more "alive" I think. I'm not really getting the connection between dark hair and burning easily though. I thought burning was related to the complexion of one's skin-tone.
Limited caffeine is probably best for anyone, really. At least controlled anyway. Don't feel bad about enjoying the little things, that's usually what makes a day worth living in the end. Emerson once said "To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The sun illuminates only the eyes of the man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child". To retain such a spirit is something too rare.
I can only recognize the title "Gone With The Wind", which I'll happily comment on. The other I had to look-up. I cannot say that I felt too much frustration at Scarlett. Perhaps that is because I had seen the movie before, but I consider it more probable that it is because I see Scarlett as a mix between a symbolic portrait of The South, and an actually strong (but flawed to the heart) character. I really enjoy "Gone With The Wind" for its wonderful story and amazingly counterpointed characters. Really I cannot feel frustration with a character's actions if that said character is strong.
Well, I might prefer a third option, "glazing". It's lighter than icing, but often packs strong flavors, like lemon.
One often feels the need to show one's art in the best of light. It is not strange when divulging a facet of character to begin with the best parts. You wouldn't tell a brand new friend your deepest problems. So it is with art.
Hmm, an interesting choice of words, "muting my outward appearance". Sounds like you've got a reason, but I'll not pry.
Continued in next post…
Fishing is the only thing better in lakes I say. Though getting salt in your eyes is less awesome from the ocean. XD Well supposedly your hair is also supposed to factor in somewhat. But I think that you're right that complexion is more determining.
True true. XD I usually do decaf, but we're out and I wanted something to drink while I read and rain listened, lol. : D I guess, I really feel bad more about the part where people think I'm childish, yah? I love the small things part. The other day, I had these two sparrows on my window sill. :3 I think Emerson and I see eye to eye here. XD I would stare at the sun if only it didn't risk my sight.
Interesting…..I have to say that I understand you're veiw. I don't know why she made me mad, perhaps it was her selfishness/stubbornness that hurt innocent people around her at times. Perhaps it's something deeper Idk. I would strongly recommend Wish Girl. : D
ooo, now I'm hungry. XD
That's true. I would agree with this whole heartedly.
Indeed. I don't really mind you asking though. I think it's partially because I don't want to be like most of the teenage girls out there right now, my morals won't allow me. So I go overboard the other way. :P
Right. : D On the nail head. Hmmm, interesting… I do like to have some style simply because it makes me feel right inside my head (I'm a wee bit OCD).
It not, there are all kinds of studies about nighttime effects. I think they're facinating. Since I do have a hobby type love for psychology and behavioral things.
I haven't experience in fishing, which is something which might be well for me to do in the future. I can imagine that a lake might be more pleasant though.
Childish joys are something to be kept, rather than discarded in life, though it is important to be mature. One must balance the purity and courage of childhood while also cultivating the "gravitas" of adulthood. Hmm, at the end of the day, it is the sparrow that is remembered and relished like a pleasant scent, a visitation of goodness. Often the daily-ish poetry that I write consists of such experiences as you have just shared.
Yes, Scarlett's character is one that can easily displease with her stubborn and selfish ways, it is not an uncommon reaction for readers to feel such negative emotions. I think that's why she's such a popular character, as her flaws drive her psyche and her strengths are like an immovable object. She holds the reins to two wild horses (or do they hold her?) and must take both if only to survive. I haven't heard of "Wish Girl" until now. I'll try to keep the title in mind and ready a chapter or two at the bookstore to see if I like it.
My my, I tend to go overboard the same way. I too tend to go to extremes and dress most plainly. I do not wish to attract attention or "fit" into the herd. I might have some style imagined deep within, but I take it nowhere. Really, I care not to "speak of world" and so "the world does not here me", so trying out such fashions that come and go is not something I care to do.
OCD is more akin to obsessive hand washing, redundant, or unimportant tasks. The style you are speaking of is most likely ego (not an evil thing), your own personal image of yourself. To deny the comfort of proper attire is not a wrong thing.
Yes, studies and simple human experiences show that nighttime is often a creative time for many. I suppose I was rather "musing" on the subject from an aspect of personal wonder at creative nighttime activity, rather than trying to discover the already proven and well know psychological understanding of it.
Fishing is the only thing better in lakes I say. Though getting salt in your eyes is less awesome from the ocean. XD Well supposedly your hair is also supposed to factor in somewhat. But I think that you're right that complexion is more determining.
True true. XD I usually do decaf, but we're out and I wanted something to drink while I read and rain listened, lol. : D I guess, I really feel bad more about the part where people think I'm childish, yah? I love the small things part. The other day, I had these two sparrows on my window sill. :3 I think Emerson and I see eye to eye here. XD I would stare at the sun if only it didn't risk my sight.
Interesting…..I have to say that I understand you're veiw. I don't know why she made me mad, perhaps it was her selfishness/stubbornness that hurt innocent people around her at times. Perhaps it's something deeper Idk. I would strongly recommend Wish Girl. : D
ooo, now I'm hungry. XD
That's true. I would agree with this whole heartedly.
Indeed. I don't really mind you asking though. I think it's partially because I don't want to be like most of the teenage girls out there right now, my morals won't allow me. So I go overboard the other way.
Right. : D On the nail head. Hmmm, interesting… I do like to have some style simply because it makes me feel right inside my head (I'm a wee bit OCD).
It not, there are all kinds of studies about nighttime effects. I think they're facinating. Since I do have a hobby type love for psychology and behavioral things.
I haven't experience in fishing, which is something which might be well for me to do in the future. I can imagine that a lake might be more pleasant though.
Childish joys are something to be kept, rather than discarded in life, though it is important to be mature. One must balance the purity and courage of childhood while also cultivating the "gravitas" of adulthood. Hmm, at the end of the day, it is the sparrow that is remembered and relished like a pleasant scent, a visitation of goodness. Often the daily-ish poetry that I write consists of such experiences as you have just shared.
Yes, Scarlett's character is one that can easily displease with her stubborn and selfish ways, it is not an uncommon reaction for readers to feel such negative emotions. I think that's why she's such a popular character, as her flaws drive her psyche and her strengths are like an immovable object. She holds the reins to two wild horses (or do they hold her?) and must take both if only to survive. I haven't heard of "Wish Girl" until now. I'll try to keep the title in mind and read a chapter or two at the bookstore to see if I like it.
My my, I tend to go overboard the same way. I too tend to go to extremes and dress most plainly. I do not wish to attract attention or "fit" into the herd. I might have some style imagined deep within, but I take it nowhere. Really, I care not to "speak of world" and so "the world does not hear me", so trying out such fashions that come and go is not something I care to do.
OCD is more akin to obsessive hand washing, redundant, or unimportant tasks. The style you are speaking of is most likely ego (not an evil thing), your own personal image of yourself. To deny the comfort of proper attire is not a wrong thing.
Yes, studies and simple human experiences show that nighttime is often a creative time for many. I suppose I was rather "musing" on the subject from an aspect of personal wonder at creative nighttime activity, rather than trying to discover the already proven and well know psychological understanding of it.
I do it but the clever fish are ever in battle with me, and so far all but one have eluded capture, one escaped by the skin of it teeth. Yes, I think you might like it, good time for reflecting.
I agree. Really? How lovely. : D
A good way to put it. Grand. : D
It's something I'm still learning to balance. But I'm getting there. I get some of those ideas and feelings.
Hence the slight. But acquiesced.
Ah, makes sense. The only complication for me would be all my friends and family still being not nocturnal. And my animals I suppose.