It's not easy writing a book.
I mean, it's easier than mining coal. It's easier than most factory work. It's probably easier than a lot of office jobs as well.
But STARTING to write a book... those first few inches you have to push that boulder till it hits the edge and starts to roll downhill... THAT'S the hard part.
Not as hard as teaching, granted. Or working on a farm. Or being a doctor or a nurse or a cop or a fireman. I doubt it's as hard as construction, either, or carpentry, or plumbing, or engineering.
But STILL...
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Hello Sophia.)
Onwa: *grins*
I imagine you'd be adorable in a pink frock.
James: How are you not?
*grins*
Mmm..
*whispers gently*
Can we..?
Hello, Chloe.
Eh, well.
I think trying to change people can be good, particularly if you're trying to cheer them up.
But y'know, everyone has the right to have whichever profile picture they want.
I think Fera meant well, he could have just phrased it a little better.
*shrugs*
But then again, people order Jai to change her profile pictures in the same way, and that upsets her. They shouldn't do that, imo, but it's not really come up before, so seeing as how no big issue had been made of it, I could see how would would deduce it was acceptable behaviour.
(Hello mr ward
Ouchy! Is it okay now Jai?)
Morgan: *watches with interest* Maybe not, but they can be helpful anyway. If you get a good one.
(...what's wrong with my profile picture? Usually it's my name I'm told to change..)
(Hey star ^.^)
(@Chloe it still hurts, but not much.)
(I hope it heals soon!)
(@Chloe meh.)
(Dirty dancing is a good film)
(I haven't seen it.)
@Jai: Sorry. Same thing. Ish. It's what I meant. My memory doesn't do well with specifics . . .
*offers Noelle a hug* I'm sorry...
((I have given almost exact quoted of Supernatural, the Stormlight Archiive and The Alloy of Law (and that was, like, entire sentences of speech) only just today, though.
Achievement! :)))
(*pats stars head gently*)
:) :) *hugs Jai* Hi. I feel like I haven't spoken to you in a while. Not sure why. I mean, I haven't really spoken to you today, but I spoke to you yesterday . . .
Anyway. Hi. :)
(Tis good
Patrick swayze *swoons* )
(Dirty Dancing is... odd, to say the least. I like the music somewhat, however.)
Liliana: No, pink would not suit me.
Parasite: How am I strange?
Bethany: *she nods, cuddling her*
(@Star *shrugs* Yeah..)
Onwa: I think it would.
James: You devour people's insanity.
(Time skip?)
(I want to learn the end dance ^.^)
(@Chloe learn it with Jack.)
(*whispers* he's clumsy.... He'd drop me on the lift XD)
(@Chloe.. make him practice with a dummy?)
(Good idea XD
POSSIBLR CRUDNESS
I bet he loves practising with dolls XD)
(*shakes head* You two are such a weird couple..)
(Normal is boring!)
(Still xD)
(*grins* hehe
Is there something wrong?)
Ember: I said I am not interested. *she opens a door at the end of the corridor, and it opens up into a large courtyard with a group of Archeos' soldiers in the middle*
Liliana: It would definitely not.
Parasite: And you devour people's flesh. What of it?
(Yes, Jaimie.)
(Nah..)
Onwa: It definitely is.
James: Hmm.. a fair point.
*sighs happily, snuggling into her side, smiling lazily, eyes half drooped*
Mmm..
(Hehehe good ^,^)
(*pokes*)
Alastair.. I've uploaded more
Thank you for letting me know.
(*pushes*)
(*falls*)
(*giggles*)
(*pouts*)
(Awww I'm sowwy)
(Meanie..)
(I know I am XD)
(*glares*)
(Sowwy)
(Hmph.. *stands up*)
*kisses around his face*
Liliana: Pink is a disgusting colour. Purple is far superior.
Parasite: *she shrugs* Everything that I do, there is a human that has done something similar.
Bethany: *she curls up against her, her hair and wings still shining extremely brightly*
(Are you okay?)
*strokes her hair*
((Not here. Just dropping in to express my general awe at Noelle'a photography again, because wow :o / :) / :)))
((... *hugs Fera*))
((If anybody else happens to want a hug, uh, *hugs, too*))
Onwa: That I agree with.
James: Hmm.. true.
*smiles, nuzzling her head into Beth's neck, mostly for comfort*
I love you..
(*huggles taia*)
(Hallo people)
(Yeah..
If anyone wants to read..
Hey Jacko.)
(JACK!!!!! *glomps*£
(Hey Jai, how are you?
Chloe!!!! *is glomped*)
(*kisses* how art thou?)
(@Jack meh. You?)
(chloe, we are still talking XD I'm the same thanks, you? XD *kisses*)
(*makes a face at the chack*)
(Think positive Jai, always think positive
I'm good thanks)
(Positive. Right.)
(Chack? XD
Always think positive)
hi jack, haven't seen you in quite a while :D
(I feel so sorry for the mum in Humans..)
(Yes, chack. Chloe x Jack.)
(Hello Fera, no you haven't)
Liliana: But silver is the best. *she grins*
Parasite: So why do you think I am strange?
Bethany: I love you too. *she smiles, closing her eyes* Happy...
(*smiles* I'm the same XD
Ignore all my previous comments XD)
Hey friends.
How is your business?
Onwa: *grins*
Silver is very good.
James: *shrugs*
It just is?
*smiles* Mm... I can tell, the room is glowing.
(Hey Trippy ^^.)
(Hello soph
Trio castalan, it's been an age
You mean the ones about how clumsy I am Chloe XDe)
jack: how's you? :)
adra: yeah well...i was just trying to help. i guess some people just don't want it ^_^
(Candy is psycho. Not that I blame her but still..)
(*looks innocent* nooooo)
(Hey Inkles.)
(It has indeed Ed! *hugs* How have you been?)
Shut up fera ^_^
trip: nope ^_^
(Chloe XD
*hugs* I've been as happy as ever trip, thanks to Chloe, yourself?
Shut up Fera ^.^)
jack: nope ^_^
Sorry, that was a bit rude, fera.
You are not well acquainted with the situation, and I suggest you hold off on commenting on it until you're better informed.
(*blushes in the corner*)
(Thank you Soph.)
(Mr Ward, It was I who offered to take up your challenge
And well you know what, I'll do it tomorrow because I'm tired today (long fun story behind that :) ) so yeah
It was me and if you're hear tomorrow, then challenge is on bud :D ) (hopefully you read back... :/ if not please someone when you see him point him to this, thank you kindly )
(*waves hello and then disappears in a cloud of ravens* )
perhaps i am not. but it still doesn't change on the fact that i tried to help and she didn't want it ^_^ I could not care less about the situation from this point ^_^
Putting "^_^" at the end of every comment doesn't make the words alright.
That's like saying "I hope you die tomorrow ^_^"
It's just
...
No. No
Bye
(Hi byii rhos
Byii Noelle...)
Then never speak of it again, if you would. It would greatly increase my esteem of you and better our relationship in general.
Tomorrow. I'll be on around this time.
I tried to help you. I said "could you please change the profile picture" because it just reminds you of that attitude. But honestly, i don't see how this was offensive in the least. I was just trying to help the only way i could without being informed. but ok.
trip: very well, i won't try to help people next time ^_^
You are not well acquainted with the situation, and I suggest you hold off on commenting on it until you're better informed, fera ^_^
Now that you've been made aware that your attempt at help was not helpful nor appreciated, you can simply drop the subject, rather than making assumptions about other people and refusing to stop even after they have clearly expressed displeasure at your comments.
so, this happens when you try to help huh *grins* very well :)
(Stop acting like a jerk Fera)
(Indeed, Inkles.)
Ugh.
Fera tried to help.
He didn't help.
All he did was try to help, so we should try not to attack him.
But he didn't help, so he should, y'know, follow Trip's adive.
^My opinion.
No, this is what happens when you act illogically and refuse to acknowledge that you might have made a mistake.
i cna't believe you people...i won't be on for a long time.
(*nods at trip*)
I've made a mistake by trying to help? ok.
(*nods at what star says*)
i tried to steer away. i said OK...but they're still lashing out at me. so whatever. i might be off forever bye.
*hugs Jai* Thanks..
Pursuing the issue afterward is what I take issue with, personally- not the fact that his intention was to help.
Okay, toodloo! See you soon.
But yes Star, you are right, I should try not to be overly aggressive.
(*hugs star*)
I think lashing out is probably a little strong.
sure i might've not said something right-yes i might've made a mistake. but you know what. I was trying to help.
clo told me to get lost....
(Email trip ^,^)
(That, Fera was for something else that you didn't say on here )
@Fera: Yeah, they are.
They feel a bit overprotective of Noelle though, and I know Alastair doesn't regard people's feelings awfully much (though more than he used to) and Trip can, y'know, be quite offensive when he's angry.
Umm . . . I didn't really mean to insult either of you there, because you're both great. But I don't think I can say this sentence without sounding quite critical, so as I'm probably going to post it anyway I just want to say that you are both awesome and I wouldn't want you to change.
Back to @Fera - so they are both quite likely to lash out at you if you do hurt Noelle, whether intentionally or not. And I believe Trip did apologise when he was overly rude. *shrugs*
However Trip's advice was phrased (and it wasn't actually phrased that badly, imo, alhtough it wasn't perfect), I think you should follow it because it is good advice. Yes, you made a mistake, and I think following said advice is your best hope of not repeating it.
But yeah, it was an honest mistake, and I don't hold it against you.
(But of course, turn this on me )
well, can you honestly say you know why i said that? it was just a rush of anger inside you, but you've no idea why i said that, right?
(I agree with Star.
Attacking Fera is wrong. He attempted to help. He acted as he did with good intentions. The outcome is relatively irrelevant. The fact he did not help does not warrant an attack. At least he tried.
That being said, he should have stopped when asked. But you said yourself, Trip, that he was not well acquainted with the situation. Yet you are behaving like he is completely aware of what he is doing and wishes to harm Adrasdos.
Yes, whilst Fera did make a mistake, I do not believe his actions warranted the reactions that occurred. After all, the only thing that was accomplished by attacking Fera was having more people being hurt than would have happened if no one had said anything in response to Fera's attempt to help. People cannot be attacked for wishing to help, no matter whether they are successful or not.)
Liliana: It is the most superior colour.
Parasite: I do not understand.
Bethany: Sorry...
(I don't want to keep speaking
Never get involved )
*nods at Trip* Sorry, I posted my next comment without seeing the past nine. :P
Um. Yeah. Yeah. I'm not really sure who to address my next part to, but Trip is a decent person and is trying to do the best thing for this situation here, even if it did come off as quite offensive - and he's even apologised for that.
If we all forgive all people when they genuinely apologise, I believe this situation may be over, and like, I'll try to refrain from commenting again.
I am not turning anything on anyone. Sure, i might've made a mistake trying to justify what i said. But is what i said really that bad? that i tried to help?
Onwa: *chuckles*
Mmm.. perhaps
James: It doesn't matter.
Don't apologize, I love it.
I probably should not have said anything to begin with.
I apologize for having escalated the situation, and will leave now, as I have nothing positive to contribute to this blog.
See? *points to Alastair*
Another apology.
*shrugs*
(And I don't think Trip or Alastair's comments were even really that bad, so the fact they apologised anyway is kind of super-good.)
So like.
I think we all tried to do the best thing here (yeah, that includes everyone).
So like.
Yep.
I am not angry at anyone. People might be angry at me, but i ain't. I understand when somebody's overprotective. and thanks for rationalizing the situation some of yall ^_^ :)
(At the risk of sounding offensive (despite the fact it is not meant as such) I agree, Alastair, for reasons already said.)
Liliana: Perhaps? Perhaps? Is that all you can say? It is a definite, Onwa.
Parasite: No, I think it does.
Bethany: *she cuddles against her, kissing her neck gently*
(I'm not going to apologise for what I said
*shrugs*
I'm just going to ignore )
*offers hugs to everyone*
@Fera: Yw, if that was aimed at me. If not, um, smileys :) :) :) :) because smileys are nice. :P
(Star, I just feel that in the situation as a whole, people are made to feel bad for wishing to help. And I have spoken out about this several times before.)
I am not asking for an apology from anyone. I never have. never will. when somebody wants to, they will do it anyways ^_^ I am at fault in this situation, despite having tried to help :)
Onwa: *rolls her eyes, smiling*
Mmm. I'm not so sure.
James: *raises an eyebrow*
*sighs happily, smiling*
*blushes a moment*
However, on a different level, asking people to change their profile picture is a bit weirdly commanding, I guess?
It's your thing that expresses you, and it isn't really up to anyone else.
it was aimed partially at you star :)
i said please ^_^ and could you ^_^ I wasnt trying to force her ot do it ....
(Trip, but surely if someone would believe that a change in profile picture would aid the person who is in ownership of it, that would take priority and warrant being "weirdly commanding"?)
Liliana: I am.
Parasite: Could you explain, please?
Bethany: ... Why are you blushing? Are you alright?
(I agree with trip)
and i am not going to lie, i was having great difficulties containing my insanity at that moment ^_^ when i get angry, it comes out and i can barely contain it, i apologize ^_^
(I dunno. I guess it's kinda like asking someone to stop frowning.)
Perhaps I'll explain for you.
Maybe you were trying to help. However, instead of suggesting for me to do something, you told me- all but ordered me to do so, and your tone was very counteractive. You said that I needed to change my profile picture to feel better, but your ignorance as to how depression works was very insulting to me... One just doesn't "get better". I live with depression. It is me.
And in addition, putting "^_^" with every comment suggested an intensely sarcastic/ provoking attitude, because it contrasts the rather serious subject, making it seem as if you take my depression as a joke.
So there is my explanation. I can't say anything for anyone else, but I wanted to let you know why I thought what I did. I believe it was entirely justified.
..goodbye
*"^_^" is very passive aggressive
Onwa: *kisses her gently*
Mmm.. Silver vs purple..
James: Not really. It doesn't entirely make sense I suppose.
Yes, it's just.. we just did that and there are.. an alarming amount of Hello Kitty heads watching us.
*blushes more, grinning*
Unfortunately fera, we all have to face rage.
very well adra, i see your point and i admit that i've made a mistake *nods* I wasn't trying to be sarcastic or provoking. I just have different smiles for different scenarios ^_^
*because saying "^_^" with everything you say just makes what you're saying sound really mean and as if you're trying to be pissy, regardless of if you are
trip: I've been doing a great job to contain mine ^_^ I quite frnakly don't like my rage mode self ^_^
Mmh, I mostly agree with Sophia.
Fera was trying to help. I don't think ANYONE should be blamed for trying to help.
Yes, he phrased it badly, but in that case, you tell someone what they did wrong (already done) and maybe tell them how to do better next time (already done).
I take issue with what he DID (we've covered that) but I don't take issue with him about it.
However, I still think it's good that Trip and Alastair stuck up for Noelle, because y'know, it's nice to have people sticking up for you, and they didn't even stick up for her that badly at all.
And yeah, they made a few errors (whcih have also been pointed out), but they were /also/ only trying to help.
So y'know. I love everyone. I blame no one. I'm starting to repeat myself. I should really shut up and I keep telling myself I'm going to but I don't.
I should maybe close the tab for a moment, because I'm afraid if I continue I'll just drag the situation out.
(Adrasdos - If an order can be ignored, is it an order? By definition, an order is "an authoritative command or instruction". Fera has absolutely no authority over you, therefore it is not an order, merely a forceful suggestion. But given that he could not force you into it, even if he wished to, does that not make the whole event largely irrelevant? I would also like to point out, as a passive observation, that tone cannot be conveyed effectively through typed words and you may have misunderstood.)
(Tbh I thought the same about that face, Fera)
I don't see how that works adra ^_^ if it was this ^_^' then yes, but i always put emoticons like that :) it's just me ^_^
Ugh. Last note.
I can see why Noelle reacted as she did and I don't blame her either.
Liliana: *she kisses Onwa back* Mmm... Silver would definitely win. Purple would just give in.
Parasite: I would like to know.
Bethany: They're pictures of cats?
(I think that face seems... Inappropriate in serious matters that needs to be taken seriously
Now I'm going to bed before the shit storm blows out of conteol)
Onwa: I disagree.
*grins*
Purple would render silver useless.
James: I can't explain it..
Yeah..
*sigH* it's pretty good when friends completely disagree with you and try to take the other side in every possible way, isn't it ? ^_^ nothing's gonna go out of control. I've contained my anger well enough ^_^
@Inky: I didn't think it was a shit storm . . .
Having a go at Fera for the way he expresses himself isn't really that different to having a go at Noelle for the way she expresses herself. Just saying.
(The way that I interpreted the face was "^_^" meant in an almost cheerful fashion? That being said, it was rather inappropriate for the situation, but he can hardly be blamed for attempting to inject a little positivity into an otherwise dark topic - is that not the point in having a little party-type-event at a funeral?)
(If the first part of that was aimed at me, I take the side which I think needs my help )
but does that mean completely turning on me? ^_^
and just so you know chloe. I don't trust you anymore. so there we go ^_^
(Tbh I don't give a flying monkees if I did
I stand up for what I think
Night)
@Inky: Mmh. Ditto. :)
(Although that often ends up in me taking all sides. :P)
*Ditto to 'I take the side I think needs my help'
:) Fours, Inky.
(Fera, sometimes sides have to be chosen. You cannot fully back one whilst agreeing with the other.)
Liliana: Hardly.
Parasite: Then can you act it out?
Bethany: ... They can't move?
It can.
Blind loyalty is a burden only the foolish can carry.
Onwa: Definitely.
*kisses her, biting her lip*
James: no.. upon second thought you may be right.
True.
*nuzzles her neck, pulling her closer*
sophia: I know. but that doesn't mean completely lashing out at someone now does it?
trip: It's not even about blind loyalty ^_^
(Fera, you can hardly distrust someone for speaking against you. Different people have different opinions. Chloe has done nothing wrong, she merely has a different opinion to your own. If she had done something wrong, I could understand it. But she has not.)
(Good
Don't trust me
I don't care ^.^
That's what I get for standing up for what I think is right? You aren't a friend I want to have anyways Fera)
sophia: my trust that she would rationalize the situation without commenting on it is gone ^_^
Yes it is. You want Inky to back you up regardless of your actions. You seek blind loyalty.
And now she refuses, you stop trusting her. Is this not the immoral stance to take?
Liliana: *she kisses her back* Mmm... What is this, silver already asserting her superiority?
Parasite: You will come to realise that I am always right.
Bethany: *she smiles* We might have missed the pizza.
clo: you could've rationalized the situation. but you were listening to your feelings. not your reason...so there we go ^_^
(I'm off to bed now
Nos da and sweet dreams everyone ^.^)
(One last thing
I am an emotional person
It's what makes me human
I'm not going to lock that away)
clo: sweet dreams ^_^
trip: I have difficulties trusting people as it is. Is it my fault if i can't trust someone ? ^_^
Shit, I'm not good at staying away.
Just... fera... Please, try to see from my perspective. You just said to Inky "I don't like you anymore", then followed it by "^_^".. There is no way that that was a sincere emoticon- because you're upset, I know.
I just wanted to help prove my point. I felt strong passive tones...
:/ and just.. I hate myself. I hate everything about me. I hurt myself. I have tried to overdose and everyday I think about killing myself. I love this profile picture because it describes how I think about myself almost to a tee. I just don't want to c hanged it. And when you asked that I do it, you didn't give an explanation, you just asked me to, without knowing how much it means to me.. And without knowing that it was as if asking me to let go of my depression. Like.. The picture is a symbol for who I am. And asking me to remove it wa a just very hurtful..
I'm sorry I caused this mess. Please.. Please everyone stop, I'm already crying... I'm sorry
I'm sorry Fera, Sophie, please don't hate me. Just- I got really upset.
Onwa: *laughs slightly*
Nope. This is silver begging purple for affection.
James: *rolls his eyes*
I'm sure you believe so.
Mm.. Oh well..
(Fera - I believe she was listening to both, she just came to a different conclusion to you.)
*Sophia
My mistake
adra: It's fine i am not mad at anyone ^_^ no i just said i don't trust her. like and trust don't always go hand in hand :) please...you don't have to hate yourself, because you're amazing as is everyone else ^_^
sophia: very well ^_^
*hugs Noelle . . . *
I'm sorry . . .
*agrees with Trip rn*
*agrees with Sophia rn*
*husg everyone*
*more distant bc WhatsApp*
adrA: and hey, now you can actually see that many people care about you :)
*doesn't think any worse of Inky, btw*
@Fera: . . .
yes? ^_^
(*huggles Noelle * I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything
Right
That's defo the last thing
I have driving lesson fort thing in the morning
Hope I don't crash)
(Adrasdos, you misunderstand. I do not hate you. I have said beforehand that people should not be made to feel bad about attempting to help. With what I said directly to you, I was only attempting to show you that the situation was not as bad as you were possibly thinking, since his words held no power over you at all. I was not especially targeting you, given the fact that I have also spoken out against Fera also.)
Liliana: If you burst purple's lip, she might give you affection. *she grins*
Parasite: Those who do not believe so have clearly not been listening to me.
Bethany: We could have it cold. Do you want some blood?
I would very much LIKE to decide to the abolishment of conflict, but I kind of like conflict too much to do that . . .
So instead I guess I'll dedicate to just plain decency. To putting in the extra effort to make someone feel better; to admitting when you're wrong; to not emotionally blackmailing or guilttripping people; to backing the side you honestly think is right, regardless of the consequences; to many more things that fall under this umbrella.
I guess I'm not the most decent person who ever lived, so . . . this concept probably needs dedicating too.
(Star, you are hardly indecent.)
(Hear hear
Good ded Star *hugs* )
Onwa: Mmm..See, purple definitely wins.
*kisses her passionately, biting her lip as hard as she can*
James: *rolls his eyes, smirking*
Mmm. I never was good at listening.
Or we can warm it up in the oven? And yes please..
And plus one to what soph just said about you star :) )
@Sophia: I'm not the most indecent person who ever lived either. :P But I think my statement still holds.
I don't want this to become one of Those arguments, so I shall attempt to ignore any further comments on the subject.
star, you're awesome ^_^
clo: well don't crash!
@Carmine: :)
what ha ve i created...i should remember to keep that fucking mouth of mine shut, nothing nice can come out of it ^_^
Hi people!
hey violet ^_^ I think it's good that you weren't here tbh :)
Hey Fera *glomps* Why is that?
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