Monday, April 9, 2012
Yearly survey
1...You had to go so bad, at the mall, that you didn't pay absolutely no attention to which bathrooms were which and you accidentally ran into the guys restroom when a hot guy in there saw you?....well, I if I really had to go that bad, I don't think I would notice. Afterward I'd prolly just avoid eye contact.
2...You found out that your b/f was really your cousin? I think I know all my cousins....but that would be really awkward
3...Decent guys really existed? Keep looking, and hope I found one
4...You found out that your Mom isn't really a teacher, but really a garbage man? My mom is a MAN?!?!?
5...You were the only person left on earth? Start a garden, have lots of kitty friends. Talk to manikins
6...The world was about to end and you only had a day to do whatever you can for the last and final day of your precious life? Go skydiving. Without a parachute.
7...Blondes ruled the world? Am I in charge?
8...Taking baths and showers were against the law and you had to either take mudd baths or go around smellin? Stand in the rain
9...Britney Spears was touring your town and you got pulled up stage with her? Wave to the crowd and benreallymnervous because I hate being on stage
10...Internet Services were shut down forever? Spend more time at the library. Text more.
B. *****~Do you think...?~*****
1...Rebel-type guys with spiky hair, chains, earrings, tattoos, and baggy clothes are sexy? Not too baggy of clothes, or too many piercings, or too many tattoos, then yes
2...Aliens exist? Obviously, I am one
3...Seafood is good? Noooooo especially not shrimp
4...Reading is fun? Yeessssss
5...Someday, Killer Tomatoes are going to attack everyone and destroy the earth? R they green tomatoes?
6...Your Garbage Man is sexy? I've never met him...but the FedEx guy is quite attractive ;)
7...Ricky Martin is really gay in real-life? Who?
8...Spongebob Squarepants is sexy? Ick.
9...Toe Socks are cool? They can be
10...String Cheese is fun to play with and eat? Always
11...Bubble wrap is fun to pop? It's amazing, always brings a smile to my face
12...That the first people ever to appear on earth were molded with clay and somehow turned alive? Um, not exactly. God made them from dirt tho
13...School Sucks? Definitely
14...Building blocks are still fun? They are sometimes
15...Them work out things they show on TV really work? For some people, if u diet too
16...Marylin (sp?) Manson is sexy? Ummm not sure what she looks like....
Monday, April 2, 2012
They Say I'm Crazy.....
So, apparently I am the only teen on the face of the earth who has never seen Shrek. Am I really missing out? It doesnt look like anything remotely interesting, and the fact that everyone thinks I am crazy for having NOT seen it almost makes me want to not see it. That way i can keep blowing minds and saying, yeah ive never seen it sorry.
I watch a lot of movies. How can it be that an awesome movie could escape my notice? Clearly, it isnt all that awesome. Then again, there are loads of awesome movies that other people have managed to miss... like "A Knight's Tale." Or "Whats Eating Gilbert Grape."
Are there any other must-see movies that I havent seen?
Also, I looked up the bottom 100 movie list on IMDb (awesome movie site) and Ive seen two on that list.... iI didnt think they were that awful, but I see how they got there.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
I get by with a little help from my friends
Friendship is such a unique thing. There are a lot of different types of friends. There are friends who you like to hang out with, but aren't close enough to talk to about everything. There are friends who are to far away to hang out with, but you can talk to about anything. There are friends who you would drop everything to hang out with.
Some wise person once said "it is better to have a few close friends, than to be friends with everyone." At least it sounds familiar. Countless songs are written about friends, with logical and smart and sometimes wise things in them about friends.
I'm so thankful for my friends.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thats Logistics
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 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