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17 years ago
(second attempt, discovering its important to hit tab instead of enter. Live and learn)
So, on my 'vacation' of sorts (I seem to take a lot of these, as was pointed out to me tonight), chillin with some local furs in the Denver area. They are all passed out, 'cept for one who is at work right now, so I hijacked a stray laptop to catch up. So nice, even in my attempt to 'get away', to sign on and see messages from those I care for.
So, other than this laptop, I managed to also hijack a book this weekend, which I just finished a few minutes ago. Without a doubt, it has found itself near the very top of my all time favorite books. I admit I probably spent about ten minutes staring at the back cover after I closed it, just mulling over the 300 pages of literary goodness that managed to captivate me for the entirety of this weekend. For those interested, the book is called Waterways, by Kyell Gold (I stuck a link somewhere at the bottom of this entry). It's about a young male couple, in the final years of their childhood, struggling to make things work as they explore each other, and discover themselves. For the casual reader, it is a good read, a well drawn plot that will hold your attention to the last page. For those who are like myself, it may be a bit more. It's been a good while since I've read a book that I really attached to, that has actually managed to get me to set it down time and again, to sit back in silent contemplation, lost in thoughts of all manner of things. Reflection on myself, my own mentalities and my own history, as well as searching for insight from the characters in the novel. Not many books have made me bite my lip as I turned to the next page. Kudos, Kyell, and for those reading this, check it out.
Second order of business. I've managed to accomplish a grand total 0 counts of even taking my sketch pad out of my backpack. Really not sure what this mental block is thats holding me down from pushing myself the way I know I want to. I really do need to get off my tail and get to it, I know, because I've learned that waiting for life to reach out and bitchslap your ass to your senses is a fools errand. I suppose once I'm done checking messages here and poking around the forum, I'll go get it out. Its nice and quiet, a cool Colorado night tonight, and everyone else is in bed. Good chance to clear my aching head and direct my focus to my art. I'm really growing tired of posting about this f#@$ing artist's block, so damned if I don't get something done soon, eh? Ciao, fuzzies =3
A small afterthought edit. One line in Waterways really caught my attention, and I thought it worth posting for all to see. In the story, there is a plaque on a house, with this written upon it: Beneath my roof, let all gather without fear or hate; for if we are to banish them from this world, we must first begin at home.
http://www.sofawolf.com/catalog/pro.....products_id=81
So, on my 'vacation' of sorts (I seem to take a lot of these, as was pointed out to me tonight), chillin with some local furs in the Denver area. They are all passed out, 'cept for one who is at work right now, so I hijacked a stray laptop to catch up. So nice, even in my attempt to 'get away', to sign on and see messages from those I care for.
So, other than this laptop, I managed to also hijack a book this weekend, which I just finished a few minutes ago. Without a doubt, it has found itself near the very top of my all time favorite books. I admit I probably spent about ten minutes staring at the back cover after I closed it, just mulling over the 300 pages of literary goodness that managed to captivate me for the entirety of this weekend. For those interested, the book is called Waterways, by Kyell Gold (I stuck a link somewhere at the bottom of this entry). It's about a young male couple, in the final years of their childhood, struggling to make things work as they explore each other, and discover themselves. For the casual reader, it is a good read, a well drawn plot that will hold your attention to the last page. For those who are like myself, it may be a bit more. It's been a good while since I've read a book that I really attached to, that has actually managed to get me to set it down time and again, to sit back in silent contemplation, lost in thoughts of all manner of things. Reflection on myself, my own mentalities and my own history, as well as searching for insight from the characters in the novel. Not many books have made me bite my lip as I turned to the next page. Kudos, Kyell, and for those reading this, check it out.
Second order of business. I've managed to accomplish a grand total 0 counts of even taking my sketch pad out of my backpack. Really not sure what this mental block is thats holding me down from pushing myself the way I know I want to. I really do need to get off my tail and get to it, I know, because I've learned that waiting for life to reach out and bitchslap your ass to your senses is a fools errand. I suppose once I'm done checking messages here and poking around the forum, I'll go get it out. Its nice and quiet, a cool Colorado night tonight, and everyone else is in bed. Good chance to clear my aching head and direct my focus to my art. I'm really growing tired of posting about this f#@$ing artist's block, so damned if I don't get something done soon, eh? Ciao, fuzzies =3
A small afterthought edit. One line in Waterways really caught my attention, and I thought it worth posting for all to see. In the story, there is a plaque on a house, with this written upon it: Beneath my roof, let all gather without fear or hate; for if we are to banish them from this world, we must first begin at home.
http://www.sofawolf.com/catalog/pro.....products_id=81
I have done a few pieces of my own during Independence day. I bet you would love to see them. However, it seems like I have changed my canvas of artistic expression. I am back to coding LSL. Who knew that coding in an acceleration system culd be so challenging, creative, and fun?
Thanks for the update hun. I'm glad you are having a good time. =^_^=
And I know what you mean with the whole not drawing thing. Jeez...