Here is another inpiring picture of Jack.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Dr. Who
I simply love it! Had a marathon run of the 10th Doctor on netflix, and man if I'm not completely in love. I can't wait to see the 11th Doctor.
Anyone seen the older Doctor Who's? Any recs?
Don't get me started on Torchwood, I'm at the edge of my seat hoping for a new season. Though I don't know how it is going to work with out Ianto.
Anyone seen the older Doctor Who's? Any recs?
Don't get me started on Torchwood, I'm at the edge of my seat hoping for a new season. Though I don't know how it is going to work with out Ianto.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Reflections and Photographs: Jack
Talking to deaf ears? Perhaps but still talking, lol
Explaining Jack is a little difficult. Why he did what he did? the best way I can explain with out giving too much away is:
"Have you ever done something that you thought you had to do or you were expecting a certain response and were 100% sure you would get if you did just that? Then when things don't go your way, you are so set that you can't go back? You feel so embarrassed for what you did that you just can't manage to go back?
That is what Jack was going through, he was 100% sure Dustin would go after him, there was not one bit of doubt in his mind. Yes, he did love him, but he was young, damaged, hurt, he felt horrible seeing Dustin on the bed because he blamed himself for putting him there. MAYBE SPOILER highlight if you want to read- The moment Dustin went to the car instead of Jack, Jack felt hurt, he felt betrayed and scared that he had crossed the line Dustin always kept telling him never to cross. It set him off balance because it wasn't the way things should happen. Dustin always went after him, always.
Explaining Jack is a little difficult. Why he did what he did? the best way I can explain with out giving too much away is:
"Have you ever done something that you thought you had to do or you were expecting a certain response and were 100% sure you would get if you did just that? Then when things don't go your way, you are so set that you can't go back? You feel so embarrassed for what you did that you just can't manage to go back?
That is what Jack was going through, he was 100% sure Dustin would go after him, there was not one bit of doubt in his mind. Yes, he did love him, but he was young, damaged, hurt, he felt horrible seeing Dustin on the bed because he blamed himself for putting him there. MAYBE SPOILER highlight if you want to read- The moment Dustin went to the car instead of Jack, Jack felt hurt, he felt betrayed and scared that he had crossed the line Dustin always kept telling him never to cross. It set him off balance because it wasn't the way things should happen. Dustin always went after him, always.
When Dustin woke up Jack couldn't gather the courage to see him, he was sure Dustin would break up with him. That is why he said "He knows were to find me." He expected and irate Dustin to go looking for him to demand answers, or to fix things, and if he didn't show up then Jack new for sure he'd crossed that line and it was time to move on. To Jack it was natural for Dustin to simply follow.
May not be too much of the spoiler but a lot of this is slowly revealed through out the story and I'm not sure what has been revealed yet. -
Jack didn't know Dustin had lost his memory, to him Dustin not looking for him was a clear sign Dustin didn't want to know him anymore.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Just putting this out there
You need a husband like you need a pain in the neck
And an ex-husband is as useful as an extra hole in the head.
Just something to keep in mind.
And an ex-husband is as useful as an extra hole in the head.
Just something to keep in mind.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Things I don't like
I live in "always" sunny Miami, Fl.
People imagine sun, beach, heat, sweat, dancing or I don't know what.
I think of A/C indoors, Winter PLEASE!!
Doesn't stop me from appreciating the fact that while some people had below zero temperatures, I was taking my dog to the lake and the kids outside to ride bike, light jacket was all that was needed.
The real point of the ramble is that today I did something I usually avoid, and dislike, a lot. I went to the beach. I'm not a beach person, I can't stand the sun, I hate sand between my toes, salt water and the sticky feeling it leaves on you is not something I enjoy, the whole idea of being outdoors in the "elements" just makes me cringe. Yet, today I went with my son.
I had a great time today, out there watching him. He is old enough now, that he just requieres visual supervision. Two simple rules:
- Stay where I can see you
-Answer when I call.
It works for us, it worked today. He had so much fun, he caught shrimp, fish, crabs, made friends, swam, and ate some fruit. I sat underneath a palm tree, in the shade, with a book on a towel. No sand, not much heat and didn't have to put a toe in the water.
I truly believe that what made the day good to me (because I still had sand in my hair, and got some between my toes walking towards the car) was watching him be so happy, so free so child like. It's times like the ones I had today that go to soon, and don't come often enough.
A small sacrifice on my side, gave him joy, and showed me that things, when you look at them in the right way, aren't as bad as you think.
If your ever in Miami, I recommend you go to Matheson's Hammocks Park, enjoy the peace, and beauty, and watch your kids play and discover. It's almost like being in a movie, too good to be true.
People imagine sun, beach, heat, sweat, dancing or I don't know what.
I think of A/C indoors, Winter PLEASE!!
Doesn't stop me from appreciating the fact that while some people had below zero temperatures, I was taking my dog to the lake and the kids outside to ride bike, light jacket was all that was needed.
The real point of the ramble is that today I did something I usually avoid, and dislike, a lot. I went to the beach. I'm not a beach person, I can't stand the sun, I hate sand between my toes, salt water and the sticky feeling it leaves on you is not something I enjoy, the whole idea of being outdoors in the "elements" just makes me cringe. Yet, today I went with my son.
I had a great time today, out there watching him. He is old enough now, that he just requieres visual supervision. Two simple rules:
- Stay where I can see you
-Answer when I call.
It works for us, it worked today. He had so much fun, he caught shrimp, fish, crabs, made friends, swam, and ate some fruit. I sat underneath a palm tree, in the shade, with a book on a towel. No sand, not much heat and didn't have to put a toe in the water.
I truly believe that what made the day good to me (because I still had sand in my hair, and got some between my toes walking towards the car) was watching him be so happy, so free so child like. It's times like the ones I had today that go to soon, and don't come often enough.
A small sacrifice on my side, gave him joy, and showed me that things, when you look at them in the right way, aren't as bad as you think.
If your ever in Miami, I recommend you go to Matheson's Hammocks Park, enjoy the peace, and beauty, and watch your kids play and discover. It's almost like being in a movie, too good to be true.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Grant
The last chapter to my short story "Grant" or "How Grant found out he wasn't as straight as he thought" was posted today.
This short story was written several years ago as a fanfic, as a complement piece to a longer story. I did some editing to it, changed names, and tried to keep it as far from the fandom as I could with out changing the story. In reality I believe it was A/U enough to require mostly only some name changes.
I like my Grant story, I like the tone and pace of it. It is far from perfect and it perhaps would need a bit more editing, if it were to ever be a "professionally published" work. However, it was never meant to be that. It was meant to be a bit of fun, a challenge, a chance to play with a side character I became attached to and that couldn't grow or show all of it's colors in the main story.
Now, I received a review, that relates the story felt rushed because of the time jumps. I couldn't agree more with the reviewer and I love the fact that she actually gave me some type of con-crit. And I started thinking about the story.
I have to mention, this short story (four chapters long, about 15,000+ words) is about Grant from age 12-13 to age 22-23. How can I avoid time jumps, and the "rushed" feeling and keep it a short story. It seems to me almost impossible! The story has to focus on important points of his life, and move on quickly or it would be a very long story.
I could probably rework the ending, make that fourth chapter into four and five. Give it a bit more depth, but then I'd have to go into Dustin's story, and Dustin already has 20+ chp story.
The point that brings Grant to Nikey is made, I think subtle and then brutal, but made. One day I'll revisit this story and try to work this out. How do you fit 12 years of a persons life in a short story?
This short story was written several years ago as a fanfic, as a complement piece to a longer story. I did some editing to it, changed names, and tried to keep it as far from the fandom as I could with out changing the story. In reality I believe it was A/U enough to require mostly only some name changes.
I like my Grant story, I like the tone and pace of it. It is far from perfect and it perhaps would need a bit more editing, if it were to ever be a "professionally published" work. However, it was never meant to be that. It was meant to be a bit of fun, a challenge, a chance to play with a side character I became attached to and that couldn't grow or show all of it's colors in the main story.
Now, I received a review, that relates the story felt rushed because of the time jumps. I couldn't agree more with the reviewer and I love the fact that she actually gave me some type of con-crit. And I started thinking about the story.
I have to mention, this short story (four chapters long, about 15,000+ words) is about Grant from age 12-13 to age 22-23. How can I avoid time jumps, and the "rushed" feeling and keep it a short story. It seems to me almost impossible! The story has to focus on important points of his life, and move on quickly or it would be a very long story.
I could probably rework the ending, make that fourth chapter into four and five. Give it a bit more depth, but then I'd have to go into Dustin's story, and Dustin already has 20+ chp story.
The point that brings Grant to Nikey is made, I think subtle and then brutal, but made. One day I'll revisit this story and try to work this out. How do you fit 12 years of a persons life in a short story?
Saturday, March 12, 2011
MUFFINS
Has anyone read Requiem for a Dream?
I didn't want to watch the movie until I read the book. That was over 3 years ago, and I'm about to break down and just watch the movie. Why is the book written that way? Oh, my god, it distracts me so bad from the actual story. I keep reading back to see if I can figure out who is talking, when the "quote' started. What did this writer have against comas?
The way this book is written is keeping me from reading a book that I hear is really good. I have periodically picked up and put down this book for THREE years.
I've looked through google, as to why the book is written this way, or if anyone else finds this difficult to read and now I'm wondering, "Am I the only one? Is my book some how different than the one everyone else reads? Is the story so good you can ignore all of this that bothers me? And if so, Why can't I?"
I didn't want to watch the movie until I read the book. That was over 3 years ago, and I'm about to break down and just watch the movie. Why is the book written that way? Oh, my god, it distracts me so bad from the actual story. I keep reading back to see if I can figure out who is talking, when the "quote' started. What did this writer have against comas?
The way this book is written is keeping me from reading a book that I hear is really good. I have periodically picked up and put down this book for THREE years.
I've looked through google, as to why the book is written this way, or if anyone else finds this difficult to read and now I'm wondering, "Am I the only one? Is my book some how different than the one everyone else reads? Is the story so good you can ignore all of this that bothers me? And if so, Why can't I?"
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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