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Just Plain Ray
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Apr 25, 2009 06:31PM
I love it Lai! It has such a sweet ending :D
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Thanks so much Rayana! And thanks for the review too! I had fun writing it! =)
Hey Elaine, you're an awesome writer! I love your story about sevens, No Matter. The ending was so touching, too. Just proves that you can determine your own fate. Butterfly was really sad, but I still liked it. It made me cry a bit, but that just proves you're an awesome author, 'cause you can make me laugh and cry, and in the same story! Keep writing! ^^
Elaine wrote: "Thanks so much Rayana! And thanks for the review too! I had fun writing it! =)"Anytime, and it was fun to read :) Great twist at the end (and I thought she would smack Michel in the face or something)
Snow,Wow! Thanks! You make me so happy!!! =D Yes, Lesllie is suppose to make you roll your eyes at her. And, yep, the seven letter names were on purpose. =D You really want to read more of The Cellist and Voices/Never Alone? Hmm...I'll have to think about putting some more up here. I have a long prologue and 4 chapters of Cellist and am working on the 5th. I'm working on the 3rd chapter in Voices/Never Alone. I will keep writing!!!! =)
Rayana,
I'm so happy you liked it! I acutually never even thought of her smacking Mich. LOL! Thanks for reading Butterfly too!
I have a couple questions for you two: 1. The prom - was it realistic? I've never been to a prom, so I wasn't sure. 2. Do you like the title "No Matter (in which I thought it mattered tremendously)" or do you have ideas for something better?
Thanks again you gals! You are awesome!
Lai
I just wanted to let you all know (since you've been so kind to read some of my writing!) that I added another short story I wrote for the Weekly Short Stories Contest and Company! group. The topic was "death" and I won first place!You can view Snowflakes From Heaven here:
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/4...
My answer to your first question is: No idea, but it seemed real enough to me. I've never been to prom either, so can't really help there. And I like the title too, it kinda fits the story.
Elaine, that was amazing. If anyone ever tries to tell you your writing sucks, mentally smack them, cuz they're dead wrong.
no kidding, your stuff rocks!
LOL! Thanks Snow! If I ever need an ego boost I'll come to you. =DYou too Annie! =) You guys rock!
lol, mkay. glad to know i can be a little ray of sunshine when i want to be ^^
I love No Matter, very good! Made me laugh and grin and shake my head. :)
Mod
Butterfly was amazing! I was moved to tears. Excellent writing.
Have a great week,
Dee Marie
Mod
It's great. :)Lai, I read some of your writing and LOVED it. You are so freakin' talented. :)
Paige aka Tink wrote: "I love No Matter, very good! Made me laugh and grin and shake my head. :)"Glad you like it! Thanks for the review too!
Dee wrote: "Hi Lai,
Butterfly was amazing! I was moved to tears. Excellent writing.
Have a great week,
Dee Marie"
Thanks so much Dee! And for the review too! =)
Paige aka Tink wrote: "Cute new topic name, BTW "
Dee wrote: "I agree with you Tink, perfect new name for Lai's writing cubical."
Thanks. Hee, hee!
Paige aka Tink wrote: "It's great. :)
Lai, I read some of your writing and LOVED it. You are so freakin' talented. :)"
Wow, thanks Tink! That's really something when there are soooooo many wonderful writers on here (most of which I still need to read =( ).
Updates!!!!!!!!Day 116-119 - April 26-29
Worked on: Nothing
Word count: 0
Daily goal: Failed
Day 120 - April 30th
Worked on: A poem about "seven" called Secret Agent Seven
Word count: 69
Total word count for the day: 69
Daily Goal: Failed
Total word count for April: 4,125Alrighty, so April was an "off" month, I'm ready to getting back to writing everyday. I really need to write an essay for school, so maybe I'll try to do that today and see what else I can do.
Day 121-124 - May 1-4Worked on: Nothing
Word count: Zero
Daily goal: Failed
Ach! Help! I need to write an analogy essay, but I can't think of a subject to write on! Do any of you have any ideas? Help!!!
Day 125 - May 5thWorked on: A short story about inspiration. Not sure what it's really about yet, but...
Word count: 750
Total word count for the day: 750!
Daily Goal: Achieved!
And I still need help on the analogy essay! Any ideas?
umm... well, you could do an analogy of... life to a butterfly, or something... analogies are kinda like similies and metaphores, right?
Mod
Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm not at all good at deciding on what to write about! Yeah, the point of the essay is to describe or explain a complicated, difficult or unfamiliar subject by relating it to something familiar to the reader. I could describe something by relating it to the life of a butterfly...just can't think of what!
I know! Okay, I had an idea that I could explain Horse Racing Handicapping, but I'm still thinking about it...Thoughts are more than welcome!
Day 126&127 - May 6&7Worked on: Nothing
Word count: 0
Daily Goal: Failed
Day 128 - May 8th
Worked on: Finished up my story on inspiration for the short story contest, which I entitled Unexpected Happenings. I used my main character in Voices/Never Alone (Shannon) which was fun! I won 1st place!
Word count: 599
Daily Goal: Achieved!
Day 129-132 - May 9-12
Worked on: Nothing
Word count: 0
Daily Goal: Failed
Okay, back to more writing today!
Mod
Remember, that even when you are not "writing" you are still working on your stories. "Imagination writing" still counts :]
Wishing you a very productive weekend!
Paige, Yay! I'm so excited to check out your writing! I don't have time tonight, but I'll read it soon, promise! Thanks so much for checking out some of my writing, let me know what you think!Dee, Yeah, lately I've been really busy, but in between moments I've really been doing a lot of brain storming (or at least I feel I have). I've started this story about a gymnast. At first it didn't even have a plot. Thanks so some people on GoodReads (!!!) I now have a plot that I'm very excited about, but I realized something: I don't know enough about the behind the scenes of gymnastics so I'm planning on doing a lot of research. Any ideas?
Mod
I was blown-away by Snowflakes from Heaven.
Your writing is amazing. You articulate emotional issues with grace and dignity.
Your stories have left me without words to express how impressed I am with your writing.
Lai-Hope you're having a good week. Thanks for judging. :)
PaigePaige wrote: "Hi Elaine, I look forward to see what you will think of my writing. Also, I've read most of your writing and I have to say it's wonderful. I truly enjoyed Voices/Never Alone, because of the fact th..."
Thank you! Both for reading my writing and for the kind, sweet words! I'm so happy that you liked it! I'm considering posting more of Voices/Never Alone. Sometimes I don't like the idea of posting so much of my writing in such a public place, but then other times I'm fine with it. =| I'll let you know if I do!
Thank you for all of you updates! I haven't gotten a chance to read any yet, but I will! =)
Ooh! Yes! A gymnast! Do you mind if I pick your brains a bit? I know the basic things - it's more the in depth, behind-behind-the-scenes, type stuff that I want to get right. I'll post a synopsis of my plot and try to think up some specific questions soon, if you don't mind.
DeeDee wrote: "Lai
I was blown-away by Snowflakes from Heaven.
Your writing is amazing. You articulate emotional issues with grace and dignity.
Your stories have left me without words to express how imp..."
Thank you so much Dee! I think that "thank you" is used too often and therefore loses some of it's genuineness and deepness. I think there should be another word for such cases as theses. Somehow you always seem to find the right ones (even when you're without them, lol). Sometimes I read my writing and wonder about it, but your kind enthusiasm will keep me writing! And with all of your (and other's) feedback, I learn my strengths. I know as long as I can write on death or loss, I'll be okay. lol! Thank you! =D
TinkThanks for basket of treats! I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend and hoping that next week isn't quite so busy (though I know it will be busy, but I can always hope for the quite so part). No problem with judging, hope you thought my scoring system was okay. I'm planning to start working on a piece for the next contest. I couldn't think of anything real good, and then something came to me. I'm excited about it, but the problem, see, is that it won't let me catch it. I think it's like a butterfly though, if I run after it, it will only get away, but if I just stop, stand still and really think about it, it will land on my. Or at least that's what I'm hoping. =)
I wrote a poem today! (I have been writing a bit and I'll post word counts again soon). I thought I'd share it:Little Girls In Pointed Shoes
by Elaine
Golden rods clasped with tiny hands
Innocent faces reflected on the mirror's surface
Little girls in pinks, blacks, and tans
Stand ready, toes pointed
Music floats gently through the air
Skinny arms glide, playing with the notes
Roseate cheeks convey concentration and care
The beat issuing itself into the young hearts
Bright eyes stare ahead, a sea of browns, blues, and greens
Hands tighten on the rod, waiting
More emotions began to weave into the simple theme
At last the slippered feet move outward
Dazzling shafts of sunlight blazon the tiled floor
An ethereal silence amid the tinkle of music and patter of feet
Small faces turned upward, shining evermore
Little lungs breathing in the sweet air
The last of the strains of melody play
Tiny feet return to their places and then the arms
Innocents pure in the sun's penetrating ray
Little girls in tutus and pointed shoes
Mod
I know it would be equally wonderful!
Wishing you a most wonderful holiday weekend
TinkTHAT IS SO COOL! WAY TO GO! =D *puts out specially decorated cake for Tink*
Dee
Thanks so much for the kind words! And good wishes! Hope you're doing great!
Paige
Glad you liked the poem! =D I wrote it for a contest, but didn't win. Oh, well.
As far as the gymnastics story - I will post an overview soon and let you know so I can get all the info you can offer. =D
Yes, I'm seriously considering putting more of Voices/Never Alone up here - at least for a while. I will let you know if I do.
Thanks Mae! (or do you perfer Annie?) Hope you have a great June as well!
Update time!!!!!!!!Well, I haven't been writing much, but I've written some!
Total for Day 133-151 - May 13-31 (or as far as I can remember. I've probably written more, but can't remember): 1809
Okay, June is going to be my "getting back on track month". =D Hopefully with summer will come some great writing!
Uplouded some more poetry from one of the weekly contest groups I'm in! You can read them here: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/4...
Mod
LOVED your poetry. Many of your poems moved me to tears. As always, wonderful writing!
Thanks Dee! So glad you enjoyed them!
Day 152 - June 1Worked on: A review
Word count: 233
Worked on: The Cellist
Word count: 323
Total word count for the day: 556
Daily Goal: Achieved!
Not a bad start to the month!
