Allergies

Allergies have a way of becoming an enemy.  What was simple eye irritation turned into congestion, which in turn made me feel like crap all weekend long.   I am so tired, and upset hoping I have what it takes to get things done tomorrow.   Otherwise I'm really gonna lay back down and pray I get my strenght back.  

Testing

Finding new ways to blog.  Email seems like the next evolution, no?

Texture

Having a thought on texture(content/subjects).  How do they apply to wrting?  For example dark and humorus.  Do they even pair well together?   How will they feel when I write them?   

Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series Episode 2 - Rocky VII

Finals

It's been hectic with research papers and scripts to revise.  Writing is a never-ending somewhat thanksless persuit.  I will say that it is worth every iota of effort placed into it.  I  am quite statisfied (if not exhausted). 

Filthy: Whatever It Takes II

OK, I joked about making a story I wrote in class, filthy (my words were "make the Maquis De Sade blush") if the fourth draft wasn't approved by my professor.  Needless to say he's been asking "how are things different from any other story."  Well, after several attempts at rewriting and feeling he may not approve, I am thinking, "let me show you *how* different."  Yes I'm taking a bratty approach as to how different I can make this story, but that might be what it takes to keep my "A" average.   This brought back memories.

I've shown short stories to many people, and they were a joy to write, however, many people *didn't* want to read them.  I could tell from the lackluster or nonexistent responses. It wasn't until I placed a profanity-laced story in front of people did I get a reaction/response from them.  I'm fascinated now.  Is that what it takes to get a reaction from readers: being naughty?

Naughty I can do quite easily.  I can come up with ALL sorts of provocative ideas.  I can break free of the conventions.  I begin to think that's what my prof wants.  Something lurid, filthy, and provocative.   Should I open Pandora's box, so to speak, or should I leave well enough alone?  

Whatever it takes.       

Fifteen Pages

I wrote half of my script and I am done with it tonight.  I hope this revision does the trick and gets a postive response.   I am going to relax tonight and let the story "cool off," then see if my prof digs what I've done.  otherwise I don't know what to do.   I should pray, cause that's all I got at this point.   I don't know how to smooth things out.   Also I have other papers I need to work on.