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yup yup..definitely...I try to learn something from every book I read or every movie I watch. Keeps my eyes twinkling. If TPBM were to be left alone in a room with a baby, they wouldn't be able to manage, and might join the kid in crying.
I'm not a kids person myself, so yeah, that would be the case.TPBM believes that no experience, good or bad, is wasted as long as something was learned from it.
Yes. I wonder, though, does learning that one is unable to learn count as learning?TPBM is leaving to make a quick and simple supper after a great walk with camera :-)
LOL! No, but normally my wife is and she has it loud enough for me to hear every word, so almost. Tonight she is trolling YouTube videos of talent show 'best-ofs'. TPBM has a poem they want to finish for this week's stuffage, but is distracted by the game threads instead.
I don't compete in the poetry threads, just the story ones. I've already written my story this week and it's a fantasy story called "Hell Yeah". What else am I going to call it? Hehe!TPBM is mature enough to know that first drafts are never perfect.
Perhaps, perhaps not.TPBM recognizes that no amount of editing and re-writing will ever leave one satisfied that their writing has achieved perfection.
Perfection is impossible, but being the best you can possibly be isn't. Sometimes your best is good enough, sometimes it isn't. Even authors like JK Rowling and Stephen King are plagued by 1 and 2 star reviews from time to time.TPBM believes that Ivan Blackstone is a good name for an orcish fighter.
Yeah, it's funny you say that because I was thinking...TPBM almost forgets how much they love The Lord of The Rings until they are watching the movies again.
I've only seen it once, but I do love it. TPBM has seen the LOTR remix for "They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard".
Only actor Orlando Bloom making fun of himself about it while he was filming for The Hobbit. ;)TPBM thinks slang from pop culture shouldn't HAVE to be in all Youtube videos just to get attention.
I don't think slang NEEDS to be in anything at all. It's alright to use it sometimes, but you don't need to force it where it doesn't work. TPBM doesn't like books that try to fit too many genres.
I'm okay with just about anything in a book as long as the writing resonates with me.TPBM has had enough schooling to have come to accept in his/her mind that objectivity is more important than subjectivity, even though his/her heart hasn't.
I've almost always believed that naturally. School just confirmed it, really.TPBM has been called Spock because they're so objective they're seen as not even emotional enough.
I've never been called Spock because I'm too emotional and opinionated to be him. Plus, my ears aren't pointy like his. Hehe!TPBM thinks Summer Rae, Eva Marie, and Alexa Bliss all sound like stripper names.
I actually knew a girl in school named Summer Rae (spelled exactly like that), so I feel like it would be insulting to answer yet to that one.TPBM has trouble deciding on directions to go when they're writing because they have so many ideas!
That's why I plan ahead of time, so that the chances of it happening are minimal.TPBM believes that writing is comparable to mixed-martial arts (the author is the fighter, the editors are the coaches, the reviewers are the audience, the advertiser is Bruce Buffer, and the publishing companies are the judges and referees).
Lol! Nope, not at all. TPBM thinks that the creation of 'writing' is a complex dance loosely based on rules but mostly an extemporaneous expression.
Definitely. Even when we're writing something that isn't exactly "creative", we cause such subtle paradigm shifts with every chosen word.TPBM thinks that writing is ultimately an expression of who the writer is.
Just like any other art form, yes, that's true.TPBM would like to see Donald Trump shaved bald.
I don't think he has the right head shape for that too look good. I feel like the top of his skull would be a bit flat.TPBM thinks that trend of "Trump Your Cat" is funny.
Never heard of it. TPBM woke up at four am this morning.
Nope, the alarm is set for five and I woke with it this morning.TPBM reads newspapers.
No, I get my news from my friends and family.TPBM loves Disney movies.
Eh, does Star Wars count nowadays?TPBM hates sleeping in because then they can't sleep that night.
Exactly!TPBM is a morning person because they feel it makes them more productive.
I'm usually exhausted, but I'm just fine today.TPBM got a good night's sleep yesterday.
I kept waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air, so probably not.TPBM has a Deviant Art account that he or she would like to share with me.
Nope.TPBM is feeling extremely hot even though there is abundant and cool wind.
I'm actually quite comfortable in this cool weather. It was hot when I was riding with James in the car to the YMCA, but other than that, not much heat on my end.TPBM draws creative fuel from Magic: the Gathering cards.
I don't have the cards, so no. I did read the book Magic: The Gathering, but I'm not really inspired by the brutality of the story.TPBM has partied all weekend and now just want to sleep in and rest. (Even though they still have work. LOL)
Sadly no. TPBM is getting sleepy even though it's only 7.
I just spent 45 minutes water-walking at the YMCA, so yeah, I am a little tired.TPBM can’t stand people who sue for a million dollars over something as petty as slander.
I think people are too offendable in general. People get so angry over little things. TPBM knows that most times, people who say something hurtful are doing it because of something that person is struggling with rather anger toward them.
I do.TPBM is uncertain about what 'wisdom' is.
In the same way that intelligence comes with knowledge, wisdom comes with experience. Two ways to be smart, but only one of them comes with maturity.TPBM already knows what they’re going to dress up as for Halloween.
LOL! Well, in fact I do, but only because it will be my 'normal' day-to-day outfits.TPBM is thinking that the pumpkins are going to be ripe about a month too early this year because of the unusually warm spring and summer.
Ripe might not be the right word. Maybe rancid is closer to the truth.TPBM believes that mixed-martial arts, boxing, and pro-wrestling are more than just "human cockfighting".
I do. TPBM has taken ballroom dancing lessons.
I can't say that I have. Dancing isn't my thing unless I'm slow dancing with a cute girl to a romantic soundtrack.TPBM plans to enter this week's story contest.
No. I plan to read last week's poetry to vote and comment, and to write a poem. (But the week is getting unexpectedly busy, again.)TPBM wants to hug anyone they see walking while reading a REAL inked paper book!
I do love a good paper book, so yes, that'd be true. Besides which, hugging is fun!TPBM is currently reading an e-book that he or she agreed to honestly review as a favor for the indie author who wrote it.
Nope, can't say I am.TPBM is packing for a trip.
Actually, I just finished unpacking all my stuff from my last trip (about a month ago). LOL. So lazy.TPBM goes to work/school even if they're mildly sick just to get out of the house.
I have been known to do that, but my rationale is completely different. Fear of being seen as a failure or weak used to be my rationale. TPBM generally enjoys good health.
I'd like to think I'm in a good place mentally and physically despite having a big belly. And yes, I'm enjoying every minute of it. :)After Googling a picture of Gemini Syndrome lead singer Aaron Nordstrom, TPBM assumed he was an old man.
Yes, he reminds me a little of Gandalf. TPBM has once participated in a paint fight with friends.
I can't say I've ever done that before. It sounds like good wholesome fun. Now all I need are some real life friends in my neighborhood.TPBM thinks "Morning Coffee With Grandma" is a cute title for a new age song.
I think it's a cute title for a family sitcom. :)TPBM has tried to design and build his/her own room.
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TPBM likes to find wisdom in the simplest writing, such as Winnie the Pooh.