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So I started this blog for a reason, right? Other than just to make 3 posts and let it die? Let's see, what was that reason... an online journal? Well, obvious Fail there. A therapeutic outlet? I'm going to do the general public a big favor and keep that private. A place to be witty and entertaining when I feel like it? Great, except that I can go weeks without that happening. Or... here's a radical concept... how about a venue in which to write whatever I want to, with no external pressure. Wow. Master of the obvious, here. Can you tell I have a nasty habit of over-analyzing the simplest of things?
I've been catching up on some of my friends' blogs tonight (and posting comments all over the web, it seems like) and been inspired. Sam follows the online journal approach, every day, without fail, and keeps us up-to-date on the interesting tidbits that make up her daily life. Amy does this as well, though not quite every day, and intersperses various writing exercises/brain dumps that keep us in stitches. Jen posts when she feels like it, which is a talent in itself, and informs us of her new endeavors and enthusiasms. Tanner gives us updates on his writing projects and glimpses of his widely varying hobbies and interests. I like reading these blogs, and like the way that each of them reflects the unique voice of its author.
Maybe I'm just wondering what my voice is going to turn out like. It's never too late to find out, I suppose. (opens a bottle of Hobgoblin and settles in to watch)
Now that's a little creepy. Navel-gazing at its finest.
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Hi Jen!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you post again!! =)The beauty of the online blog is using it whichever way you feel comfortable. I use mine to just blurt out whatever comes to my mind. Lol.
But yes, now I am jobless, and I love it. I have a lot of time to do whatever I want. It mostly feels like I'm on vacation right now. Lol. So I've been using my time to make jewelry. Kinda fun! I posted a link on my blog if you want to check it out.
Anyway, I look forward to your future posts! =D Nice hearing from you!!!
That's what I like about blogging. No rules. I did want to answer your question about kaben nine. "Knaben" is an archaic German word for boy and is now used mostly for the names of choirs in German speaking nations. The story doesn't have (at this point anyway) anything to do with choirs. Besides, I figured that I made up the term "Sarton" for the adult males, I can alter "Knaben" to "Kaben" for the younger ones. (age 6 to about 12) The really young ones are called something else I've not bothered to come up with.
ReplyDeleteFinally, you have a wonderful writing 'voice' as well. Your blogs are always easy to read and interesting. Keep going. I would like to see your music list.
(the elf)
Thanks guys, appreciate it. :)
ReplyDeleteTanner - I see what you mean. Kaben works.
It can be a pain sometimes but doing the journal routine definitely allows ya to wind down after the day, put everything in its place and just go to sleep, rather than just lying there thinking about the day. LOL
ReplyDeleteI gotta say I'm most curious what direction you're going once you get into the swing of it. Besides, it's like Tanner said: Fun and no rules! Yay!