Thinking up the idea:
- Think of an idea.
- Lie in bed and think about the idea some more.
- Dismiss idea.
- Walk around house. Do menial tasks. Allow the mind to wander.
- When the mind has wandered around to an idea, stop doing menial tasks and pay attention.
- Write it down.
- Read it over.
- Change it.
- Lie down on sofa. Let idea form a story.
- Dismiss idea. Hates idea. Idea is stupid.
- Decide to write from the headlines. Switch on news. Read newspapers. Look for inspiration.
- Ebola, eh?
- Brand new idea. A plague that wipes out most of humanity! The few survivors come together under some vague supernatural (religious?) pretence.
- But evil people have also come together! Drama! Conflict!
- Realise your idea is The Stand, by Stephen King.
- Read The Stand, by Stephen King.
- Go back to original idea, decide it's good enough.
- Congratulations! You now have your idea!
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«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 4788 Newer› Newest»Chi, it's okay to worry about Sil. That's what I'm like with Rose. I worry about her.
But when Rose wanted to take a week break, Zaf was saying that she can't leave because then she would kill herself.
I'm not saying you're going to the extremes as what Zaf did but you are doing the same, wanting to keep someone here who just needs a break.
How can we be good friends to one another if we don't take care of ourselves individually. And as someone who suffers awfully with a mental illness, our first priority should always be to take care of our mental well being.
It may feel weird without her for a week. But I would rather Sil takes a week out, gets some reality time and comes back happier than stay here and sink further into sadness because there's sadness, bickering and she feels helpless to help her friends.
(You realise I'm crying right now. You realise I don't know what to do. Cause either way I'm the bad guy here.
You all mean so much to me, I would gladly allow myself to be tortured in every way possible for all of you.
But its hard, I don't know what you want.
You want me to stay.
You want me to do what makes me feel better.
You want me to be okay.
You want me to say what's wrong.
You don't want to burden you.
You all want so much and I'm working so hard to provide and its not working and its just hurting people.
I leave because I'm too emotional and you want me to return. I leave to protect you all and to try to protect myself and you say it doesn't help you all so I return and I feel worse.
You say you want to know what's wrong but you don't, because you ask from courtesy, you ask because its social protocol. You ask to see if you can relate.
And I know, I'm a miserable sod who needs to get a grip, but I don't know what you want from me! Please for the love of whichever entity you worship or hold most dear just tell me what you want!)
Chi, that was largely directed at everyone, not just you. I'm no guru *sigh* it seems I fucked up. My intention was not to upset you. Her leaving is probably even harder for you, as you're not here regularly.
(Silente...if you want to have a break, then go. But I really need to just sit and listen to my music as loud as it will go. That's how I cope with things when I'm having a tough time. You were the nly reason I was coming on the blog for an hour a night. If you're not here, I won't bother. And that isn't mant to put pressure on you. I know you might have trouble at home too, everyone might. So go...I'll fucking miss you cause I love you, but I would rather that than you bring upset. Anyway, Goodnight *hugs her tightly*)
I don't mean to hurt people or to cause problems. I just want everyone to be happy..
Aaaaaannndd you miss the point Sil. It isn't about what we want, you can never please everyone. Do whatever you need to do to be okay, deal with people afterwards.
(Matex, I didn't see that she was leaving for a week. So I didn't realise what was going on, then you said all of that, that made me feel really bad. I didn't know...)
(Silente - you are not the bad guy. Not at all.
But there is so such thing as too emotional - and I'm not talking about you - I am talking about other people here who whine like little children. The people who overreact.
YOU are what is important. Do what will make YOU feel better. If you wish to leave the blog for a week, that is perfectly acceptable. And if anyone says otherwise - it is because they are being selfish.
Equally - do not force yourself to leave. If it makes you feel worse, return. Do not feel like you did before that you give your word that you will leave for a week and you will keep to it no matter what. Do not do that. Be a bit more relaxed about the matter. If it is having a negative effect on you - then return. Your word is not important. Your emotions are.)
I want you to be happy, Sil.
We're here for you if you need us.
*hugs*
I can't breathe
Chi that's what I meant, I am sorry, it wasn't meant to make you feel bad, because I know it wasn't explained properly. So i really do apologise! I was just really angry at everyone because she felt like she had to be here. Don't worry, its okay
I'm sorry, Sil.
I'm so sorry.
*holds Sil's hands.*
Yes you can sweetheart. Start counting back slowly from 20, breathing in on odd numbers and out on even.
Nice and slowly.
Breathe, Sil. Breathing is important. Breathe slowly.
Especially applicable since this is National Novel Writing Month over here in the U.S. (I'm sure they'll let you participate even if you live elsewhere).
Everyone's talking about taking ideas and going with them even if they seem ridiculous. I'm 16000 words into a ridiculous idea about pirates. So far, the pirates haven't turned up.
(Sil, email?)
Breathing..
(I will be back in a moment.
Silente - I have emailed you.)
I'm going to sleep.
I'll email when I next wake up.
I love all of you...and I'm sorry that I can't please you all..
Chi... Just stop arguing...
Everyone just stop arguing and be friends again...
Forgive and forget, please...
Sil-
I'm sorry...
*Has to leave again*
We will, Rose. We will.
"Blogger Loki of Asgard said...
I should blame Emerald. I do. If she hadn't jumped into Rose's problems the way she did, Rose would not be away from us. Apparently according to everyone else I should not blame the one in a....hospital, I believe that is where Midgardians go for medical attention. I care not. I found my blame, let me greieve in peace."
Well, Loki, you and I are going to have a nice little chat, soon.
Elleni, you were right.
Elleni is often right.
I would assume that. *sighs* Whenever you and I are online, which I have a strange feeling will not happen in a while.
Hello, Star-Bubble.
Hello, Loki! (Zaf)
I'd
How are you?
Good, thanks. :) Had a mehish day, but then I went rockclimbing and am now reading AVEN so :) :) happy.
You?
Hello./Zaf
(I am back.)
Matex is perfect.
*pokes Dragona*
@Mushroom: He is pretty awesome, yes. :) :)
*MSD*
*SHOULD PROBABLY BE GOING TO SLEEP SOON*
I miss him and thought I'd just say it here and hope he sees it. Not spoken to him properly in dayyyyyyys. D:
Hey peoples.
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIX!
Heeeeeey.
Hey
It's been far too long! How are you?!
Currently tired. Very tired.
How're things?
NIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!
Tired is not good. Get some coffee or something? Sleep might work too?:P
Eh. Things are okay, I guess. Lots of ups, lots of downs, a few in betweens... You?
Hey Flora
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
(Hello, Flora.)
Eugh. Not a fan of coffee. And sleep won't do much good, as I just woke up. Sleep at ten in the morning doesn't make much sense.
Not bad, I suppose. I'll be glad when I'm finally on holidays in a few weeks, that's for sure.
Good, Nix.-Zaf
How are you all?
Sleep at ten in the morning is fantastic, what are you talking about?!:P
Ah, get some energy drinks down you! It'll be fab!
I'm okay, Flora. You?
Loki, it seems I have a few, spare, not-even-should-be-here minutes.
Care to explain what you said earlier...?
Eugh. Energy drinks.
I'll pretty much be permanently tired if I keep refusing all these things...
Hi Flora! :) Good, thanks. :) Rickclimbing and AVEN. It's good. :)
You?
@Nix: I'm not fond of coffee EITHER. :)
. . . *uses it as a metaphor, so is quite pleased with my dislike of coffee* XD
My friend C says that she normally has Doctor Pepper, and today she didn't and she was real tired and legarthic so she realised that caffeine had just been keepung her going. XD On that note - Doctor Pepper, Nix? :)
SUGAR THEN, NIX
@Nix: :( :(
Distractions (to distract you from your tiredness)?
(I actually enjoy coffee.)
Eugh.
Well, actually I love sugar. But I think people will find it weird when I start eating sugar by itself again.
And we don't have Doctor Pepper down here. Or at least not where I am down here.
@Star: That's cool. What's AVEN? And I'm horrid, but we don't talk about that haha
And I'm addicted to coffee haha
FIND SOMETHING WITH HIGH SUGAR LEVELS IN IT THEN
I'm going now guys - gotta make sure my friend Hannah is okay...! Goodnight. <3
I'll assume I'll just wake up naturally over time. You know, as people are meant to?
Asexual Visibility and Education Network.
Hello! :)
Oh, bye Luc!
Z@Nix: Depends on which people you're with and whether you mind them finding you weird as to what your next action should be, I think.
:( DOCTOR PEPPER IS GREAT.
@Mushroom: :( Okay! *hugs* Good luck. :) :)
@Flora: Forums. :) Pretty cool ones. :)
I hope you feel less horrible soon
:/ :/
@Tia: YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE! O_O
*hugs* :) :)
Gotta go...
Okay, Death. :)
*hugs*
Good bye, Rose.
Take care!
I should possibly go to sleep soon . . .
*frowns*
Msd.
NIIIXXXX!!!!!
(Good bye, Star.)
Heeyyyyy.
It has been way toooo long my fellow Aussieminion! How have you been :D
Tired- I mean fine. I've been fine. You?
Much the same. I was addicted to coffee - and energy drinks - for a period of time. I stopped, and I'm glad I did, but it does make it harder to get by aha.
Eugh.
Well, anyway, I need a shower. Hopefully I'll be back right after, but there's a chance I'll be needed elsewhere.
You should totally come online more often. I don't think I've spoken to you since... KOTW signing? A long time *nod* Not that I've really been on a lot in that time either.
BOOP
I have returned.
*gives everyone ice-cream or sorbet or whatever their favourite frozen dessert is*
*will be distant because I'm stupidly easy to distract*
Apologizes, my author had to eat dinner.
((He's truthful....dinner and the dreaded college talk.-Zaf
(College talk is the worst.
I'll have it soon.
I dread it.
I hate it.
I want to kill it.
With a knife.
Slice it repeatedly.
:c)
Hello, Elleni!
How are you?
And you were right about a lot of things.
I don't know...
I don't know what to do anymore.
*is debating whether it would be correct to hug*
*happily hugs*
Hello?
So i tried making a blog. It's a placeholder for now.
Nice-Zaf
Is it? I don't find it so. I did find it necessary.
But thank you anyway.
Well, it is rather silent.
It does seem that way...
I see that. *shakes head* My author's gerbils are quite....odd. We spent ten minutes playing with Coco because the gerbil decided to lay down and play dead and Snowball did the same. They are healthy, it is just how they sleep.
Well, be happy you have gerbils...
I know. I was concerned though, they were sort of playing dead.
They're like your possums... They play dead...
Yes, we realized that. *sighs* Am I allowed to hug you?
I do think I need a hug...
*She opened her arms and smiled sadly*
Sure...
*walks over and hugs her tightly, not wanting to let go*
*She hugged him back just as tight, biting her lip as she tried not to cry*
Loki...
Rose. *smiles sadly* I miss you every second.
I miss you too...
*She hid her face in his chest when she started to sob*
*holds her close, stroking her hair*
*She snuggles closer to him, letting her tears soak ino his armour*
Rose, remember, I love you.
I love you too... Loki, I really do... It's just easier for everyone... If we're not together... I'm sorry.
For what reason? You know me not, I will not let you give up on me. What of our twins? Rose, please understand: I was adopted, these two will be torn between us. They are so young....
It's... It's compliacted... The twins are turning against me, Loki. I'm sure they'd be fine with their father, as much as it pains me to say it...
Didn't you hear them crying that I don't love you anymore, Loki? It made me cry. As did my author. We both sobbed.
You would be find with them.
*fine
They were upset because they do not want-
*Leif appears on his mother's head*
Leif: Momma, Ricci said you wants to leave! No leave! Daddy and Mommy together! Kari sad. Ricci say stuff!
Leif, what would Ricci know?
Leif: Aunt Zan.
*For once, she doesn't take Leif off her head. She closed her eyes and tried not to start crying again*
None of you understand... I'm doing this for the greater good... And what about the new child, Loki...? This little one inside me... What are we to do?
Leif: Keep sibling!!!
*smirks at Leif, the little one making him feel a tad better*
This is about you, Rose. I have a feeling you ought to talk to someone who has been in your place, I refer to a Midgardian.
*She leaned her forehead against him and sighed deeply*
Who... Who do you suggest...? Oh, Loki! I don't know what to do anymore!!
Go speak to Zafira. You are friends with her, yes? Leif, get off your mother's head, I fear you could fall.
Leif: Leif happy!
I want to stay right here. I don't want to leave you...
*She kissed his neck softly and hugged him tighter*
Go onto your father's head, my love...
Leif: *appears on Daddy's head*
*laughs* Our son.....*kisses Rose's cheek* I know not where he gets that mischievious side from.
Oh, I have a few ideas... You know, it maybe, and this is a long shot, but it might be from his father... He's a mischievous one if I ever did say so myself.
(Reading, El.)
Hmmm? I am mischievious? *laughs* I agree.
Leif: Momma!!!! *giggles*
*She chuckled quietly and relaxed against him*
I've missed this... Hey baby...
I have as well. The long time away from everything has given me time to think. I will do whatever it takes to keep this family together. I want to watch our twins grow up with you beside me. I spoke to Zanida for a while, as well as Frigga, and I agreed that I must focus on Asgard, and rule that realm as I sworn, and make sure you and our children are happy.
(It crashed... :/)
This is why I love you, Laufeyson. You're care so much about us... Your family and your rule...
*With a cheeky grin she stretched up on her toes, pressed her hands against his chest, and kissed him gently*
*he kissed her back gently* I do, because those are the two things that matter.
You're my everything... Forever...
*She grinned and kissed him back hungrily, her hands running over his armour*
*laughs, kissing her back*
((Rose, I love you. My author has to get up extremely early, so I must depart, she needs to have focus. She is driving a portion of her trip tomorrow. Good night.))
(I love you too. Don't annoy Zaf too much, okay? Sleep well and I'll see you when I can.)
(Also, my mother and I are making a dress so I probably won't be here...)
(Hello.)
HELLO!?
today is Cardiff comic con and you all know what that means!
I'm meeting Inky today!!
(Hello Garrett.)
(Hello Soph *hugs you* (i know you don't hug very often but this's one of those times when you must please)
and now I've got to go, goodbye and have a nice Saturday)
(Goodbye Garrett.)
Hello?
*hums along*
So nobody's taking first?
Music can make me happier.
Music is fun.
Music is amazing.
As is making your own clothing.
So I shall return to that now.
*Snuggles into Tia's warmth happily*
*hums*
*waves to Rose*
*waves to Rose*
Oh.
Um.
Well.
I dedicate this page to...
A better tomorrow. Because that seems to be what people are asking for these days.
They want wars to stop, a crimes to cease. They want things to be easy.
And so I guess we're all hoping for a better tomorrow, because a better today is just so damn unlikely.
*rolls off to sleep*
*rolls*
Hi, Danni and Snuuuu.
I must go distant, but will return soon.
*hugs Danni and Snuuuu*
Msd
Yesterday I triumped. In chorus my teacher put a note on my friend's chair. So lets say N is the girl. N reads note and is hugging V and I. N is allowed to do Show Choir without auditioning because she didn't want to dance the Time Warp for the fall concert. So I'm furious and V is too, now it appears V isn't good enough and I'm furious because she cut me from the winter concert, and instead of asking those she cut, she added N who never tried out. End of class came and V and I went to our teacher. V wanted an explanation as did I. I said how it was unfair to the ones cut from winter but did the fall who wanted to sing. Well after she barely gave an explanation: Needless to say I now am doing the winter concert for regular chorus and show choir.
-Zaf
Hear, hear Snowy!-Zaf
Hear hear!
Happy for you, Zaf. *hugs*
I am a horrible person.
"No iPods in room"
Heh. Screw your rules. I'll do whatever I damn well please.
"That is not a good attitude for a young lady" ~ Anon
No. You didn't. Did you?
I seriously was in hospital yesterday. I got a needle and they stole my blood. They didn't ask, they just came in a jabbed me with a needle and stole my blood.
I'm sorry, but please come and try to badmouth my ways when I give a damn about what you say.
Sorry, I'm just in a bad mood. I'm hungry, too. And I want a hug...
*hugs Danni* c:
*Hugs Tia back happily and sighs* ~ Danni
Seriously? Someone said that to you? Not only does that make me want to hug you even more, that sentence doesn't even make sense!
*huggles*
*offers hug* I can only stay until my author's grandmother arrives, Zafira is driving.
People are rude. I can do what I please. A young lady can do whatever she wants. Because we're just awesome like that.
Uh, well, other young ladies are awesome like that...
I just tag along...
Like someone hitching a ride in a cart full of awesomeness...
I really want to give you a hug too, Tia...
*cuddles tighter*
Oh... Loki cuddle...
*Looks at Tia*
*Then at Loki*
*Frowns*
Oh... This just got complicated.
*Wraps one arm around each and smiles*
Hot and cold...
You are an amazing lady.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. You hush, Loki.
I know you are, and my hugs are one of a kind.
Zanida: No, any Frost Giant can give a cold hug.
I said hush, Loki. Stop feeding me lies. And yes, you're hugs are special. Loki cuddles. Zandia can not give Loki cuddles... Even Blake can give your cuddles.
*your
*smirks* Be that way.
Zanida: I love watching you two.
((I have to go....driving.-Zaf
*She rolled her eyes and punched him lightly in the arm*
I said for you to 'hush'. Hush means to shut up, because I'll either hit you, or I'll get upset. So, hush. You too, Zan...
(Okay, Zaf.)
*A small, pure white dove sweeped down from above and rested by Tia's feet. It's small black eyes were wide, but looking curiously at Tia, obviously trying to figure something out.
Rose hunkered down beside the dove and stroked it softly*
What are you doing...?
(Sleep...)
(Sorry, had to go distant.)
...
*swoops down at the dove, talons pinning it to the ground by its neck, black and souless eyes grazing up at Rose with malicious glee*
(I'll talk to you tomorrow, Tia. And I'll try to remember my dream.
And if I'm to die tonight, I just thought I'd do this.
*Kissed Tia's cheek and smiles sadly*
If the paracetamol is to kick in, it will be tonight. Tonight is when my liver will fail if I took too much...
I'm sorry...
Bye Tia...)
(Ah, well, that sucks.
That dove is Rose's soul... Seems I'm going to have to stay around a little longer...)
*The dove struggled feebly and Rose yanked the raven away from the dove, the cradled her soul close to her chest*
It's okay...
(Danni!
:c
You'll make it through this. You must.)
*hugs Rose, healing any cuts the raven might have caused to the dove*
*caws loudly, wings flapping irritably before it swoops again for the dove cradled to rose's chest, beak aiming for its eyes*
(I hope I will...)
*She screamed and the dove trembled against her. She turned her back on the raven and curled around her soul, not before one of the raven's talons ripped through the dove's face, making Rose scream and drop to her knees.
Blood started to pour from both of their faces*
*ruffles its feathers, taking to the skies, looking down upon the two girls and the dove before bursting into black flames, leaving only a pure black feather to fall to the earth*
*Through her pain, she started to apply pressure to the dove's wound. It wasn't long before the dove lost cosciousness, and Rose was soon to follow.
They both lay, heavily bleeding from their faces*
*rushes to Rose and Dove, pouring healing magic to his hand, touching her, their, faces to heal the wounds.
Rose? Danni?
*The dove was the first to stir, and it instantly flew into his legs in a mad scramble to get away from the beast it had encountered seconds ago.
Then Rose cursed and pushed his hands away*
Oh... For the love of...
*She rubbed her face, wincing and groaning, before she opened her eyes. Then she smiled and pulled him down for a hug*
*hugs, surprise in his eyes*
Rose...
*where the feather lands a man forms in a flash of that dark fire, eyes like coal and hair like night. He turns from the scene, a slight smirk twisting his lips, and walks off. The game, has begun*
Hey, did you fall from the sky?
It's your face, good sir! It looks uglier than Uranus!
((Idek))
*She smiled and held him close - even the dove started to curl up to him.
Then the man made her flinch and the dove fly deep into the trees. She moved a little so the man was on the far side of them*
W-who are you...?
(Sleep...)
*He looks over his shoulder, dark eyes boring into hers, and smirks, lifting his chin high and bursting into a raven, flying far from their sight*
*hugs Rose*
Email is always open if you need it. You'll be okay!
(Yay for great-grandmother's birthday!)
(Hello, Matex!)
If you are hurting, don't keep it to yourself. We can help. Imagine your pain a hot potato. We're willing to catch it for you until it cools down. Don't let it burn you.
- Kas
(Hello.)
Hello?
(Hello Flora. How are you?)
'Ello?
(Hello Dugglyn. How are you?)
*hugs Tia*
Hullo. :)
(Hello Taia. How are you?)
Hey Sophia! Hi Taia!!
I'm good! How be's yous?! How be's yous eyes!?
(I am depressed. But my eyes are fine.)
Ah, ok.
Nice profile picture Taia!!!
And actually, I Gtg. Soy!
(Goodbye Dugglyn.)
Hello, Sophia! Hi Dugglyn! :)
I'm good, thanks. :) I think I have glitter in my eyes. :P
ANd- thanks, Dugglyn! Space box! :D / :P
(How did you manage to get glitter in your eye?)
Bye, Dugglyn! ^^
Um, idk, Sophia. A shop had Christmas things in and glitter just gets everywhere. :P
(I have never had many dealings with glitter.)
*sprinkles glitter on Sophia*
Now you have!
*poofs*
(*sighs, scowling at Dugglyn* *tries to get the glitter out of her hair*)
xD
*likes glitter, so it's cool :P*
Aw, :(
*no idea how you'd get RID of glitter, unfortunately*
(Glitter is by far not the worst thing I have ever had in my hair. But it is the most irritating.)
(HELLO, I'm back home now,
i had a really good time at comic con today)
(Hi, just here to say Comic con was great
Love the name Rhos ^^
I don't think I got the text from you bwt, so can you send it again please?
byii)
(Hello Garrett. Hello Chloe.)
Well, at least is could be course, Sophia. :P ^^
Hi Garrett, CHloe!
Very glad to hear you both had a good time! :) :) :)
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