Thats Logistics

I have a story I am writing, fantasy wafare.  I am finding that it is very difficult to successfully write about a war, let alone a single battle scene.  To add to the fact, I don't have a computer I can use more than a few times a month, and it doesn't have internet.  A laptop would be very very helpful, but I can't afford one.

One of the difficulties I'm having is logistics.  When I started, I didn't think about the logistics of a battle.  I don't know the population my fantasy land (Felenore), how big their army could be, how big of an army they could support, how they would support it, etc.  How would they make sure they had weapons for everyone?  Or horses, food, and shelter?  Do they have a draft, or do they just sign up? Is there an age limit?  I don't even have a detailed map drawn up, its just in my head.

When I started, I didn't even think about why they were at war, it was merely that the enemy had attacked.  I can't have the enemy land attack merely because they are evil, thats rediculous.  It would have to be revenge, land, money, or power.  Revenge isn't a likely cause, as while a king may be angry with someone, the men of his country would not be eager to attack.  I also have to think logistics for the attacking country.

Then there are the individual battles, and scenes within those.  I still need to map out cities/battle fronts.  They can't all be the same, that would become boring to read.  While it is a fantasy, there is not an overpowering presense of magic, so that wouldn't play much of a role in a battle.  I can write from just the main character's point of view, or from another character, or from an enemy, or from a general birds eye view, or switch between multiple viewpoints.

Basically, its all very frustrating, and seems impossible to get my thoughts in order for everything.  I'm thinking about starting a binder just for this story, so even if I can't work on the story itself, I can work on logistics, maps, battle plans, etc.  Typing things out helps my brain sort it all out, too, which is why I'm posting this.  I'm sure that while you would all love to hear about plots and such, I am not sharing.  You have to wait for that.

When its planes in the sky for a chain of supply that's logistics.

When the parts for the line come precisely on time that's logistics.

A continuous link that is always in sync that's logistics.
There will be no more stress 'cause you've called UPS, that's logistics

Facebook is like Prison. You talk to a wall and get poked by people you don't know.

Sometimes I wonder why people even bother chatting with people on facebook.  Especially those certain ones who you don't want to be talking to, but can't ignore them every time.  How many times do I have to respond with just a "haha" or "lol" or "yup" or "yeah"  before you get the idea that I don't want to talk to you?  Its not even a conversation.  I'm basically like talking to a wall, why do you keep trying to save the conversation???  Not to mention the fact that while I hardly talk to you on fb, I've still said more online than in real life!

Speaking of Facebook, I've seen a lot of complaints about the new Timeline.  Personally, I don't understand the complaints.  Its not as if you are paying for facebook, why complain?  And if you don't like the new facebook, don't use it, especially don't use it to complain about it.  Its absurd, its the equivilant of me calling you to tell you I'm giving you the silent treatment.  DOESN"T WORK THAT WAY!!!

So yeah, a few other updates:  I have a smartphone now, but most of you knew that already.  This means I have the capability of texting now YAY!  I bought a new snowboard, because originally I was just going to buy the boots and bindings, but I got the bindings home and they didn't fit on either of the boards I have.  Rather frustrated, I went and bought the board from the same guy.  Also, I have a phone interview tomorrow, for a housekeeping position at the hospital.  I hope I get it, but we'll see how it goes.  I'm slightly scared to get it, due to the fact that I don't know why I applied in the first place, since I'm slightly terrified of doctors.  Silly me.  When I went in and asked for the application, I didn't freak out at all, so I think I can do it.  Its only scary if I'm going to the doctor, not just being around them.  I'll let you know how that goes.

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This is a poem a friend of mine posted on facebook and I really liked it and wanted to share it :)

Once I came upon a place
Of grief and misery
I saw a man, alone and cold
... And found that he was me.
I look back now,
At that wretched place
And laugh and sometimes cry
Because the man I used to be,
He deserved to die.
But now I have this new-found hope,
This joy
This peace
This love.
I feel my new life's warm embrace
From the Lord Himself, above.
I didn't deserve a second chance,
Or a third or fourth of fifth.
But He loves me so much
And I know that I was missed.

by Garrett Wussow

Too Many in Too Little of Time

I've seen way too many movies in the theatre lately.  Wayyy too many.  So I thought I'd rate them for you, using my rating system, in order of appearance.

Tower Heist:  4 Stars

Immortals:  2 Stars

Sherlock Holmes:  5 Stars

Mission Impossible:  4 Stars

War Horse:  3 Stars

Coming Soon that I'm super excited for:  The Hunger Games!!!!!! Beauty and the Beast 3D!!!!!! Batman!!!!  MIB!!!!!!(thats Men In Black, if you don't know that)