Well...Thursday was eventful...
A ballerina and I began rehearsing for our performance in May. It was fun, but I was a little nervous and not quite prepared. You see, I'm the kind of person who has to know the exact surroundings that they'll be in to be comfortable. I don't know why--I'm unique that way. So I was picturing that us and our teachers were going to meet in the ballet room, and then we were going to practice a little (I had never met her before). Well...I didn't expect playing in front of the whole ballet class!
Also, I had practiced the Sonatina very fast for the Sonatina Festival that will be coming up soon. However, Olive (which is what I'll call the ballerina, after one of my book characters) can't dance that fast. So I had to slow it WAAAAAAAAY down.
Don't get me wrong. I had a ton of fun, and I actually caught myself playing the Sonatina in my sleep (I'm not kidding, people. I was half asleep when I heard a drumming on my bed. I didn't realize that it was my fingers doing a run until a few minutes had passed). Also, Olive is exactly three days younger than me! And there's another girl who is 1 day older than me, and she looks like Erestor's age!
That was from 7 to 8 PM. Then, because our family only has one car, Mom, Luthien, Galdor, and I had to run and pick up Erestor and Dad from baseball practice. It was getting dark, and we were running out of gas.
To cut a long story short, we had an...eventful...stop for gas with 2 miles left in our tank. The attendant made Galdor throw up. Not on purpose, of course...he was just laughing too hard. And then we picked Erestor and Dad up way after dark.
But anyway...such is life.
Izori
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Updates On Everything
Carpal Tunnel--I was de-junking my blog sidebar (did ya notice?) and for that I was clicking on the mouse a ton. Well, not a ton. It actually just took ten minutes, but I had to switch to my left hand for part of it because my right wrist was absolutely killing me. It's not as bad now, but it still kind of hurts. Not bad enough to type, of course!
Soccer--we had our first game of the season! And guess what? No one was expecting this...BUT WE WON!!! 5-1, or 5-2. The point is, we won, and both teams seemed to have a good deal of fun. That's what I like about our league--it's competitive in a friendly way. Oh, and one of the girls on my team knows Catherine Morland, who has been my friend since I was 3! It was hilarious, because the girl was jumping up and down and up and down as she talked to me. She's incredibly dynamic, and hilarious to watch. She scored a goal yesterday, too. :)
Writing--I have gotten out of a form of writer's block I was in. It's the kind where you can write a lot of other stories, but not the particular one you were working on. I just deleted a bunch of pages, and then tried it from a more interesting angle. It worked!
Prayer requests--a couple of my friends have Lyme Disease (please pray that they'll get better) and so they know a ton about it. A little while ago (couple of weeks, actually) I was talking to them, and I discovered that I've been showing symptoms, too. Some joint pain, eye twitching, headaches, stuff like that. So please pray that I don't have it. Thanks!
Sigh. Now I have to work up enough energy to tackle my math. AAAAARGHH! MATH!!
Izori
Soccer--we had our first game of the season! And guess what? No one was expecting this...BUT WE WON!!! 5-1, or 5-2. The point is, we won, and both teams seemed to have a good deal of fun. That's what I like about our league--it's competitive in a friendly way. Oh, and one of the girls on my team knows Catherine Morland, who has been my friend since I was 3! It was hilarious, because the girl was jumping up and down and up and down as she talked to me. She's incredibly dynamic, and hilarious to watch. She scored a goal yesterday, too. :)
Writing--I have gotten out of a form of writer's block I was in. It's the kind where you can write a lot of other stories, but not the particular one you were working on. I just deleted a bunch of pages, and then tried it from a more interesting angle. It worked!
Prayer requests--a couple of my friends have Lyme Disease (please pray that they'll get better) and so they know a ton about it. A little while ago (couple of weeks, actually) I was talking to them, and I discovered that I've been showing symptoms, too. Some joint pain, eye twitching, headaches, stuff like that. So please pray that I don't have it. Thanks!
Sigh. Now I have to work up enough energy to tackle my math. AAAAARGHH! MATH!!
Izori
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Literary Parents: Pros and Cons
I've had a discussion with a couple of my friends about parents of our main character (MC). There are good things about parents in your books, and there can be bad things. First, the good stuff.
1. Having good, helpful parents can be very un-cliche. In most books you'll find that the main characters are orphans. Examples are Eragon, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Fly by Night.
2. Sometimes, if a character has parents they are unfortunately portrayed in a very bad light, as in 'holding the character down' and stuff. It's a very bad stereotype, not to mention a lie. It's a mold that needs to be broken, and having good parents is the perfect way to do it!
3. Parents can provide another side to your MC. If your MC has a very strong relationship with their dad, it will be more touching if something happens to their dad. Therefore, your reader will feel more with your character.
Then the negatives.
1. Parents, as bad as it may sound, can tie down the MC. After all, it would be easier to have your character race around Washington DC with evil gangsters chasing them without having to wonder, 'And where are their parents?' Do you know what I mean?
2. It's more exciting for you MC to be orphaned. It adds another element. Without parents to protect and provide, your character is on their own.
3. You might feel more sorry for the character if their parents have been murdered by an evil organization.
I personally prefer to have parents in my books. In my NaNoWriMo novel, Elizabeth's mom and dad are divorced. (SPOILER--if you want to be surprised if you ever read my book, skip over this part) I'm planning on having them back together by the end of the trilogy. (END OF SPOILER)
Besides, my dad is my proofreader, and if my MC is anti-parent without reform, I might get a talking to! Jk, lol.
But seriously, when I'm a mom, I wouldn't really want my kids to read a book where the parents are depicted as a hindrance and 'holding the character down'.
Izori
1. Having good, helpful parents can be very un-cliche. In most books you'll find that the main characters are orphans. Examples are Eragon, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Fly by Night.
2. Sometimes, if a character has parents they are unfortunately portrayed in a very bad light, as in 'holding the character down' and stuff. It's a very bad stereotype, not to mention a lie. It's a mold that needs to be broken, and having good parents is the perfect way to do it!
3. Parents can provide another side to your MC. If your MC has a very strong relationship with their dad, it will be more touching if something happens to their dad. Therefore, your reader will feel more with your character.
Then the negatives.
1. Parents, as bad as it may sound, can tie down the MC. After all, it would be easier to have your character race around Washington DC with evil gangsters chasing them without having to wonder, 'And where are their parents?' Do you know what I mean?
2. It's more exciting for you MC to be orphaned. It adds another element. Without parents to protect and provide, your character is on their own.
3. You might feel more sorry for the character if their parents have been murdered by an evil organization.
I personally prefer to have parents in my books. In my NaNoWriMo novel, Elizabeth's mom and dad are divorced. (SPOILER--if you want to be surprised if you ever read my book, skip over this part) I'm planning on having them back together by the end of the trilogy. (END OF SPOILER)
Besides, my dad is my proofreader, and if my MC is anti-parent without reform, I might get a talking to! Jk, lol.
But seriously, when I'm a mom, I wouldn't really want my kids to read a book where the parents are depicted as a hindrance and 'holding the character down'.
Izori
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Prayer Request!
Please pray for Morgan's friend; he's in a serious condition. Go HERE to read the specifics. Prayer works better than we'll ever know!
Thanks,
Izori
Thanks,
Izori
Friday, April 23, 2010
In place of my Writer's Daybook...
...I am doing this tag from Bleah Briann!
1.I'm not afraid to admit that I am not ashamed of the gospel.
2.I'm not afraid to admit that I honestly think that Obama is going to ruin our country.
3.I am not afraid to admit that I believe that abortion is murder. And therefore, it should be illegal.
4.I am not afraid to admit that I am a girl. And I am very proud of it.
5.I am not afraid to admit that I am SO not politically correct.
6.I am not afraid to admit that I believe in following the word of God.
7.I am not afraid to admit that I believe that God calls man to be the head of the family, and woman to assist him. Does that mean women are inferior? No! It means we are created for a different purpose. That's what makes us special! :)
8.I am not afraid to admit that I am homeschooled, because being homeschooled rocks!!
9.I am not afraid to admit that I still am a fan of Winnie the Pooh. Not Barney, though.
10.I am not afraid to admit that I don't date. I agree with Bleah Briann on this one! It's dangerous, not to mention pointless and perfect practice for a divorce.
11.I am not afraid to admit that I hate standing out. I work hard on not going with the crowd though, and I usually accomplish it whether or not I like it.
12.I am not afraid to admit that I hate being tall. Especially when I was about seven, when I was super tall for my age. I was so clumsy, and my motor skills hadn't caught up, and everyone laughed at me. :(
13.I am not afraid to admit that I am a health-nut. I'm sorry, but it's absolutely fascinating!
14.I am not afraid to admit that I got into a fistfight once. It was over bullying. I can truthfully say that the fight was a draw.
15.I am not afraid to admit that I love makeup. I hardly wear it though, because 1) I don't own any, and 2) wearing too much mascara for too long makes my eyes hurt.
BTW...American Legion went great! I know that I didn't qualify for States, but I didn't exactly want to do that, anyway.
Izori
BTW...American Legion went great! I know that I didn't qualify for States, but I didn't exactly want to do that, anyway.
Izori
A Most Interesting Tag from The Cornet Crazie!
I'm back! Obviously! Had a smashing time on vacation, but it was ruined when I got home because this font won't go off bold. Humph. lol.
1. How many toes do you have?
Uh...let me think, here. Possibly...ten.
2. How many bones have you broken?
None. However, I have made up for it in sprained ankles.
3. Name an epic thing that you have done.
Played a soccer game on a sprained ankle, 'tore' the top off my toe playing soccer barefoot on asphalt, sung higher than Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, etc. I'm an epic klutz, too.
4. If you had a pet lemming, what would you name him?
Excuse my ignorance...but what is a lemming?
5. What color are the clothes you're wearing right now?
Navy sports pants with silver stripes running vertically, and my ultimate shirt! (meaning, my paint-splattered, stained, butterfly shirt from the Southern Shores) :)
6. How awesome are orca whales on a scale of one to ten?
Well...all of God's creatures are awesome...
8. How old do you want to be when you die?
Idk. Never really thought of that.
9. Name a pet peeve and an addiction.
Grr. Politically correctness makes me absolutely sick. That is why I hate studying the Civil War. Whenever I say that I'm a southern sympathizer I get called a racist. THAT is a prime example of racism right there, and political correctness, too. Was is RIGHT to tax someone extra because they weren't paying your price for your item?!? When one side of the country taxes the other dry to the other side's benefit...there's something wrong. And then saying they can't leave when they get fed up...now that is just cheap. Yes, both sides had faults (like slavery for Confederates, although that wasn't the main cause of the war UNLIKE some biased text books would have you think, and waging war on the woman and children of the South, like the Yankees), and I'm very sorry, but I'm a Johnny Reb. Actually, I'm a copperhead because I was born in Yankee territory. :)
Oh, and my addiction. WRITING!! Can ya guess? And LORD OF THE RINGS!!! YEEHAW! SHOW THAT MUMAKIL WHAT YOU CAN DO, LEGOLAS!
10. Write a paragraph detailing your life. 100 word minimum.
*ahem* I was, well, born. When I was five/six, I grumblingly took up piano, which would later become my hobby. Although I was a fairly slow reader at first, I fell in love with fantasy and writing at around age eight, and have been faithfully scribbling and banging out tunes ever since.
11. Name one thing that isn't really a secret, but that you haven't really gotten around to telling anyone.
I don't really like chocolate ice-cream.
12. Name another pet peeve.
People who think they know a lot, but they really don't. Seriously, there was one archery 'instructor' who once was telling me to do something that I already knew how to do, and then he went and strung the bows completely wrong. Then he started teaching a left-eyed kid how to shoot with my bow. Which is for right-eyed people. It was HILARIOUS!!!!
13. Sprechen Sie deutsch?
No, hablo Espanol, mucho gracias. A little.
14. Tell a joke.
I don't know any.
15. How many of the questions have you answered in a witty manner so far?
A couple.
16. Compose a haiku.
I don't write haikus.
I write epic poems.
Is that good enough?
17. Have you ever noticed how sour candies taste even more sour if you rub them on the side of your tongue?
No.
18. What book(s) are you reading at the moment?
'FotR'
19. How many doors are there in your house?
A lot.
20. How would you solve a problem like Maria?
BONK HER ON THE HEAD WITH A RUSTY SABER! No, not really. Blondies are incurable. Jk, lol. I wouldn't dare to insult a blondie, seeing as my three siblings have blond hair, and I myself am a blondie at heart.
21. Think of something about yourself. Anything. Go on, think of it.
Okay.
Now think of something more interesting. Write it down here.
The top of my right big toe has no feeling, because, well...I epically 'tore' if off in a game of street soccer.
22. What's wrong with your hands?
They're very thin, my fingers are, from exercising them about two hours a day.
24. What's your favorite show tune?
?
25. Okay, you can tell us what that first thing you thought of for number 21 was. We all want to know.
I do sign-language with my left hand, even though I'm technically right handed. I think it was because when I first learned the basics of ASL I didn't know that the teacher was doing a mirror-image of what I was supposed to do. So...I did it left handed. Which is fine with me.
That was a very interesting tag!
I tag anyone...
...who is absolutely driven bonkers by political-correctness!
Izori
P.S. Guess what! I get to do the 'American Legion' Air-Rifle Competition! It's kind of low-key, but it's the qualifier for States! Please pray that nothing terrible happens. Like, for my gun to work all right, and for me to get a score over forty on my standing target.
Thanks!
Izori
1. How many toes do you have?
Uh...let me think, here. Possibly...ten.
2. How many bones have you broken?
None. However, I have made up for it in sprained ankles.
3. Name an epic thing that you have done.
Played a soccer game on a sprained ankle, 'tore' the top off my toe playing soccer barefoot on asphalt, sung higher than Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, etc. I'm an epic klutz, too.
4. If you had a pet lemming, what would you name him?
Excuse my ignorance...but what is a lemming?
5. What color are the clothes you're wearing right now?
Navy sports pants with silver stripes running vertically, and my ultimate shirt! (meaning, my paint-splattered, stained, butterfly shirt from the Southern Shores) :)
6. How awesome are orca whales on a scale of one to ten?
Well...all of God's creatures are awesome...
8. How old do you want to be when you die?
Idk. Never really thought of that.
9. Name a pet peeve and an addiction.
Grr. Politically correctness makes me absolutely sick. That is why I hate studying the Civil War. Whenever I say that I'm a southern sympathizer I get called a racist. THAT is a prime example of racism right there, and political correctness, too. Was is RIGHT to tax someone extra because they weren't paying your price for your item?!? When one side of the country taxes the other dry to the other side's benefit...there's something wrong. And then saying they can't leave when they get fed up...now that is just cheap. Yes, both sides had faults (like slavery for Confederates, although that wasn't the main cause of the war UNLIKE some biased text books would have you think, and waging war on the woman and children of the South, like the Yankees), and I'm very sorry, but I'm a Johnny Reb. Actually, I'm a copperhead because I was born in Yankee territory. :)
Oh, and my addiction. WRITING!! Can ya guess? And LORD OF THE RINGS!!! YEEHAW! SHOW THAT MUMAKIL WHAT YOU CAN DO, LEGOLAS!
10. Write a paragraph detailing your life. 100 word minimum.
*ahem* I was, well, born. When I was five/six, I grumblingly took up piano, which would later become my hobby. Although I was a fairly slow reader at first, I fell in love with fantasy and writing at around age eight, and have been faithfully scribbling and banging out tunes ever since.
11. Name one thing that isn't really a secret, but that you haven't really gotten around to telling anyone.
I don't really like chocolate ice-cream.
12. Name another pet peeve.
People who think they know a lot, but they really don't. Seriously, there was one archery 'instructor' who once was telling me to do something that I already knew how to do, and then he went and strung the bows completely wrong. Then he started teaching a left-eyed kid how to shoot with my bow. Which is for right-eyed people. It was HILARIOUS!!!!
13. Sprechen Sie deutsch?
No, hablo Espanol, mucho gracias. A little.
14. Tell a joke.
I don't know any.
15. How many of the questions have you answered in a witty manner so far?
A couple.
16. Compose a haiku.
I don't write haikus.
I write epic poems.
Is that good enough?
17. Have you ever noticed how sour candies taste even more sour if you rub them on the side of your tongue?
No.
18. What book(s) are you reading at the moment?
'FotR'
19. How many doors are there in your house?
A lot.
20. How would you solve a problem like Maria?
BONK HER ON THE HEAD WITH A RUSTY SABER! No, not really. Blondies are incurable. Jk, lol. I wouldn't dare to insult a blondie, seeing as my three siblings have blond hair, and I myself am a blondie at heart.
21. Think of something about yourself. Anything. Go on, think of it.
Okay.
Now think of something more interesting. Write it down here.
The top of my right big toe has no feeling, because, well...I epically 'tore' if off in a game of street soccer.
22. What's wrong with your hands?
They're very thin, my fingers are, from exercising them about two hours a day.
24. What's your favorite show tune?
?
25. Okay, you can tell us what that first thing you thought of for number 21 was. We all want to know.
I do sign-language with my left hand, even though I'm technically right handed. I think it was because when I first learned the basics of ASL I didn't know that the teacher was doing a mirror-image of what I was supposed to do. So...I did it left handed. Which is fine with me.
That was a very interesting tag!
I tag anyone...
...who is absolutely driven bonkers by political-correctness!
Izori
P.S. Guess what! I get to do the 'American Legion' Air-Rifle Competition! It's kind of low-key, but it's the qualifier for States! Please pray that nothing terrible happens. Like, for my gun to work all right, and for me to get a score over forty on my standing target.
Thanks!
Izori
Friday, April 16, 2010
The road goes ever onward to vacation...
Yay! I get to go on vacation until Friday! We're leaving tomorrow (Saturday) I'm bringing my laptop, but it's doubtful if you'll see a post.
Goodbye!
Izori
Goodbye!
Izori
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Caption Contest Winner!
Once again, folks, sorry for the delay =) Anyway, I'm stalling so that you guys don't see who the winner is just on that 'reader thing' that's on the dashboard. So...lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala...um...lalalalalalaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. La La La *in opera voice* LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! TA-DA!
Okay. I think it's off. So...here it is...
#1.
Sam: What is that glowing blue orb, Mr. Frodo?
Pippin: It's obviously attracted to our bacon and potatoes, Frodo.
Frodo: *in Mater's voice* It's the ghoooost liiight!
And so our winner is...
Melian!
Congratulation, Melian! Sorry I don't have much of an award for you, but...ya won!
And guys, it was really close. I'm not saying it just to make everyone else feel better. Everyone had hilarious ones, and I was torn into seven parts! =) Great job, everyone!
Izori
Okay. I think it's off. So...here it is...
#1.
Sam: What is that glowing blue orb, Mr. Frodo?
Pippin: It's obviously attracted to our bacon and potatoes, Frodo.
Frodo: *in Mater's voice* It's the ghoooost liiight!
And so our winner is...
Melian!
Congratulation, Melian! Sorry I don't have much of an award for you, but...ya won!
And guys, it was really close. I'm not saying it just to make everyone else feel better. Everyone had hilarious ones, and I was torn into seven parts! =) Great job, everyone!
Izori
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Randomness
Teaching music must be one of the best preparations (aside from being the oldest in a good-sized home-schooling family) to be a home-schooling mom someday. You have to figure out how the kid learns, how quickly, and for how long before their attention fizzles. In a way, it's harder because you wouldn't know them as much as you would your own child. However, my piano student (Liz) is a remarkably good student. Much more better than I was at her age.
I have my Sharpshooter Bar 4 in air-rifle!
Schoolwork has been a killer. So many writing assignments...interviews! Ack! I interviewed my great-grandma last week, which was really fun. Grandma has an AMAZING memory! No kidding; it's astounding. Better then mine.
I thought I was above all of that 'teenage attitude' stuff. After all, I'm not a teenager! I'm a young adult! But...well...ours in a low and deprived generation, to write a parody of a quote from Uncle Andrew from The Magician's Nephew. *Sigh*. How does my mom deal with me, sometimes?
My friend, Liz's older sister, read a story I was writing--a retelling of Snow White, Red Rose and White Rose, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and more, all combined into one book. She really liked it, so now I shall add her to my list of editors (along with igirl and my dad).
Off to fold laundry!
Izori
I have my Sharpshooter Bar 4 in air-rifle!
Schoolwork has been a killer. So many writing assignments...interviews! Ack! I interviewed my great-grandma last week, which was really fun. Grandma has an AMAZING memory! No kidding; it's astounding. Better then mine.
I thought I was above all of that 'teenage attitude' stuff. After all, I'm not a teenager! I'm a young adult! But...well...ours in a low and deprived generation, to write a parody of a quote from Uncle Andrew from The Magician's Nephew. *Sigh*. How does my mom deal with me, sometimes?
My friend, Liz's older sister, read a story I was writing--a retelling of Snow White, Red Rose and White Rose, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and more, all combined into one book. She really liked it, so now I shall add her to my list of editors (along with igirl and my dad).
Off to fold laundry!
Izori
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Apology
OMGosh! I've very sorry! I told Vellvin, in reply to her very nice comment, that I would post the results of the caption contest two days ago...totally forgetting that that day (and the one after it) was booked! I'm very sorry! I might be able to post the results this week.
Oh, by the way, if anyone wants to put in a last minute entry, go HERE. Be sure to do it by...Tuesday! On Wednesday, I'll judge 'em and post the results. I will make a serious effort to keep my work, this time.
Izori
Oh, by the way, if anyone wants to put in a last minute entry, go HERE. Be sure to do it by...Tuesday! On Wednesday, I'll judge 'em and post the results. I will make a serious effort to keep my work, this time.
Izori
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tagged by Storyteller, the Daybook and An Answer to Prayer!
Well...Presentation Day was interesting. I got a blue ribbon...and so did everyone else. In Erestor's group, he got a blue ribbon...and so did everyone else. I thought that was cheap. In my group, at least, there were two girl who really deserved a first place. They were very good. And then there was me and two others who were okay. And then there was one girl whose presentation wasn't quite as...well...she was young for this age group.
And now for the archery contest...
It went very well! I had the best archery score I have ever had. Well above 200 for 30 ends (sp?). Kind of low key, very fun, and the best part...I won nothing lower than first! I got first in the female short-range recurve division, and then I won first in green-award, short-range, recurve division.
Thank you all for praying!
And now, I've been tagged by Storyteller.
The rule of the tag is to list eight books you would like to live in for a week, then tag eight people.
Book 1: Inkheart, because I'd love to meet Meggie, Farid, and Dustfinger, and Elinor, and Mo.
Book 2: The Silver Chair, or any Narnia book. The Silver Chair, other than The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian, is my favorite.
Book 3: The Bible, because it would be very cool to see Moses, who I was almost named after, and of course I'd love to see Jesus.
Book 4: A Series of Unfortunate Events, because I would like to meet Sunny.
Book 5: Healing, because I would like to know my own characters better!
Book 6: The Shadow of the Bear, because it's an absolutely awesome book.
Book 7: The Inheritance Cycle, except for the adultery. Yuck.
Book 8: The Lord of the Rings...let's save the most obvious for last!
Now tag 8 people. Oh boy.
ivorydancer
Siminy
Nahla of the Eastern Winds
Lady Milisande Awnia Grim
J.T. Norlander
Jillian, from His Handmaidens
...and the first two people to comment on this post that have not already been tagged!
WRITER'S DAYBOOK
What time is it...5:00 PM
I'm feeling...a little rushed. .
Outside is...good, but a little nippy, weather.
Today I...competed in archery.
I am hearing...Galdor babbling outside.
I am hoping...that I will have a little time to relax today.
I'm looking forward to...summer.
I am glad that...I got all of my schoolwork done this week. I was cutting it kind of close, I can tell ya that!
What I'm currently working on writing-wise...writing has been going very slow.
What I just finished reading...the tenth book of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. Very good.
What I'm hoping to read...Honestly, I don't know.
Writing buddy who I talked to last...*gasp!* MIND BLANK!!!! Uh...if you count e-mails, it would be Catherine Morland.
Writing tip of the week...zilch.
Number of words I wrote this week...uh...not such a great week for writing, folks...
Izori
And now for the archery contest...
It went very well! I had the best archery score I have ever had. Well above 200 for 30 ends (sp?). Kind of low key, very fun, and the best part...I won nothing lower than first! I got first in the female short-range recurve division, and then I won first in green-award, short-range, recurve division.
Thank you all for praying!
And now, I've been tagged by Storyteller.
The rule of the tag is to list eight books you would like to live in for a week, then tag eight people.
Book 1: Inkheart, because I'd love to meet Meggie, Farid, and Dustfinger, and Elinor, and Mo.
Book 2: The Silver Chair, or any Narnia book. The Silver Chair, other than The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian, is my favorite.
Book 3: The Bible, because it would be very cool to see Moses, who I was almost named after, and of course I'd love to see Jesus.
Book 4: A Series of Unfortunate Events, because I would like to meet Sunny.
Book 5: Healing, because I would like to know my own characters better!
Book 6: The Shadow of the Bear, because it's an absolutely awesome book.
Book 7: The Inheritance Cycle, except for the adultery. Yuck.
Book 8: The Lord of the Rings...let's save the most obvious for last!
Now tag 8 people. Oh boy.
ivorydancer
Siminy
Nahla of the Eastern Winds
Lady Milisande Awnia Grim
J.T. Norlander
Jillian, from His Handmaidens
...and the first two people to comment on this post that have not already been tagged!
WRITER'S DAYBOOK
What time is it...5:00 PM
I'm feeling...a little rushed. .
Outside is...good, but a little nippy, weather.
Today I...competed in archery.
I am hearing...Galdor babbling outside.
I am hoping...that I will have a little time to relax today.
I'm looking forward to...summer.
I am glad that...I got all of my schoolwork done this week. I was cutting it kind of close, I can tell ya that!
What I'm currently working on writing-wise...writing has been going very slow.
What I just finished reading...the tenth book of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. Very good.
What I'm hoping to read...Honestly, I don't know.
Writing buddy who I talked to last...*gasp!* MIND BLANK!!!! Uh...if you count e-mails, it would be Catherine Morland.
Writing tip of the week...zilch.
Number of words I wrote this week...uh...not such a great week for writing, folks...
Izori
Friday, April 9, 2010
Prayer Request
Yes, ANOTHER one! Anyway, in a little while I'm going to do this thing called Presentation Day. It's with 4-H, and it's where you get to stand up in front of everyone and talk. Oh boy. But please pray that I don't mess up, or that I don't say 'um'. Oh, and tomorrow afternoon I'm doing an archery contest, so if you can pray that that would go well...that would be awesome.
Thanks!
Izori
Thanks!
Izori
Thursday, April 8, 2010
You know you're loved...
...when your littlest brother starts dumping water on your head.
...when you get so much help in feeding your new pet turtle (yes, we have a pet!) that it's overwhelming.
...when your not-so-little brother starts jabbering away to you as soon as he climbs in the car.
...when you can't go outside without little siblings following you.
...when you can't find a moment of peace to write.
...when your room is a wreck because your mom and dad supply you with clothes.
...when there is no laundry on the dining room table because your angelic great-grandma folded it all for you.
I'm so loved!
Izori
...when you get so much help in feeding your new pet turtle (yes, we have a pet!) that it's overwhelming.
...when your not-so-little brother starts jabbering away to you as soon as he climbs in the car.
...when you can't go outside without little siblings following you.
...when you can't find a moment of peace to write.
...when your room is a wreck because your mom and dad supply you with clothes.
...when there is no laundry on the dining room table because your angelic great-grandma folded it all for you.
I'm so loved!
Izori
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
*groan*
We started spring soccer season today! And I'm proud to report my first injury of the season: a bloody nose.
And it was so hot. Now I have a really big headache.
Ugh.
Don't get me wrong. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE soccer, but at the beginning of every season I have to regain my 'soccer reflexes'. I was very ball-shy today. And not very coordinated.
I think it was the coffee.
Izori
And it was so hot. Now I have a really big headache.
Ugh.
Don't get me wrong. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE soccer, but at the beginning of every season I have to regain my 'soccer reflexes'. I was very ball-shy today. And not very coordinated.
I think it was the coffee.
Izori
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
MHUAHAHAHAHA! TORTURE TIPS!
Ahem. Not for little brothers, for your characters. Right, Catherine Morland?
#1. Make it realistic. If you want your character to survive the torture, then don't make it too drastic. If you want them to die, then don't make it just a level above harmless.
#2. Show that your character is in pain. Put a little in of their reaction, or make note of what they look like (i.e., beads of sweat on their forehead, ragged gasps for breath, speaking through clenched teeth).
#3. Physical torture is not your only option. I love Regina Doman's torture scene in Shadow of the Bear. (SPOILER) She not only has Fish suffer physically, but mentally as well when he is forced to watch Rose getting tortured. (END OF SPOILER) This technique is one of my favorites, although caution must be advised as sometimes this can get a little sappy if you're not careful. Also, it can also be cliche, such as when the character's true love is getting tortured before their eyes. However, add plenty of action and the reader won't notice. Lol.
#4. Consider your audience. Is the rest of your book written for eight year olds? Then you probably don't want to get too gruesome.
#5. Try 'invisible torture'. I love this one. I actually used it in my NaNoWriMo novel. These scenes are usually written from the perspective of one character. Usually, they only hear the screams and see the aftermath of the torture scene. Like, two characters are both sitting in a prison cell. #1 is suddenly dragged off by the jailer. #2 sits and listens, then screams break the silence. The thoughts and worries of #2 are shown. A half-dead #1 is dragged back. That is just a rough example. This is also really good for someone who isn't experienced at torture scenes.
#6. Make it good. Self-explanatory.
#7. If your too attached to your characters, then what? Well, get over it...? jk, lol. So anyway, if you can't bring yourself to torture your poor character, then make it up to yourself. Say, if you torture them, you'll make something really awesome happen to them that wasn't afore-planned.
If you have any more tips to add, then feel free to comment!
Izori
P.S. Happy *ahem* 25th Birthday to my wonderful mom!
#1. Make it realistic. If you want your character to survive the torture, then don't make it too drastic. If you want them to die, then don't make it just a level above harmless.
#2. Show that your character is in pain. Put a little in of their reaction, or make note of what they look like (i.e., beads of sweat on their forehead, ragged gasps for breath, speaking through clenched teeth).
#3. Physical torture is not your only option. I love Regina Doman's torture scene in Shadow of the Bear. (SPOILER) She not only has Fish suffer physically, but mentally as well when he is forced to watch Rose getting tortured. (END OF SPOILER) This technique is one of my favorites, although caution must be advised as sometimes this can get a little sappy if you're not careful. Also, it can also be cliche, such as when the character's true love is getting tortured before their eyes. However, add plenty of action and the reader won't notice. Lol.
#4. Consider your audience. Is the rest of your book written for eight year olds? Then you probably don't want to get too gruesome.
#5. Try 'invisible torture'. I love this one. I actually used it in my NaNoWriMo novel. These scenes are usually written from the perspective of one character. Usually, they only hear the screams and see the aftermath of the torture scene. Like, two characters are both sitting in a prison cell. #1 is suddenly dragged off by the jailer. #2 sits and listens, then screams break the silence. The thoughts and worries of #2 are shown. A half-dead #1 is dragged back. That is just a rough example. This is also really good for someone who isn't experienced at torture scenes.
#6. Make it good. Self-explanatory.
#7. If your too attached to your characters, then what? Well, get over it...? jk, lol. So anyway, if you can't bring yourself to torture your poor character, then make it up to yourself. Say, if you torture them, you'll make something really awesome happen to them that wasn't afore-planned.
If you have any more tips to add, then feel free to comment!
Izori
P.S. Happy *ahem* 25th Birthday to my wonderful mom!
Monday, April 5, 2010
BIG Praise!
Y'all know about the big shooting contest that's coming up on the 24th? The one that is the qualifier for States? Well, if you do remember, Dad signed me up for that. However, we were a little worried because my gun wasn't working properly. It went through three cylinders of air last shooting time...and that's bad. What it was doing was letting out puffs of air (i.e. it had sudden spurts of leaking)...very, very bad. Well, it did that again tonight. An instructor shot it, and it was doing the same thing with her. She passed it to another instructor, and guess what.
It worked absolutely FINE with him!
We figured it out--neither me or the first instructor was fully cocking the gun.
DUH!
How we were both doing it, we'll never know. But I am SOOOOO glad we figured that out, because it would have badly affected my scores if we hadn't.
Whew. God is really great.
Izori
It worked absolutely FINE with him!
We figured it out--neither me or the first instructor was fully cocking the gun.
DUH!
How we were both doing it, we'll never know. But I am SOOOOO glad we figured that out, because it would have badly affected my scores if we hadn't.
Whew. God is really great.
Izori
Tagged by Eldarwen! And Awarded by Nahla of the Eastern Winds!
Wow! This looks really fun!
Dear Erestor,
I don't really know how to tell you this, but I dislike your eyelashes. I think I realized it when I finally changed my t-shirt at the mental hospital and I saw you sit on the Montreal Canadian's goalie. I'm sure you're shamed enough to understand that I'm allergic to your earlobes. I'm returning the couch cushions to you, but I'll keep your left ear as a memory. You should also know that I can't stand your singing and that I'm crying as you read this.
Greetings to your frog Leonard,
Izori
Here's how you do it:
Dear (someone you recently talked to),
I don't really know how to tell you this, but (1). I think I realized it (2)(3) and I saw you (4)(5). I'm sure you're (6) enough to understand (7). I'm returning (8) to you, but I'll keep (9) as a memory. You should also know that I (10) and (11).(12),(Your name)
(Eldarwen changed some of the answers, thankfully, because they were kind of inappropriate)
1) What's the color of your shirt?
Blue - I love with your cat
Red - Our affair is over
White - I’m going jet skiing
Black -Our romance is over
Green- Our socks don't match
Grey - You're a leprechaun
Yellow - I'm selling myself for candy
Pink - Your nostrils are insulting
Brown - My dad wants a word with you
No shirt - Purple hedgehogs want to destroy you
Other -I dislike your eyelashes
2)Which is your birth month?
January - That night you picked your nose
February -When I quoted Forest Gump
March - When your dwarf bit me
April - When I tripped on peanut butter
May - When I finally changed my t-shirt
June - When you kicked me
July – When I saw the purple monkey
August - When you slapped me
September - Last year when you drooled in your sleep
October - When we tried to walk on water
November - When your dog bit my leg
December - When I threw up in your sock drawer
3) Which food do you prefer?
Tacos - In your apartment
Chicken- In your car
Pasta - Outside of your office
Hamburgers - Under the bus
Salad – As you were eating Kraft Dinner
Lasagna - In your closet
Kebab - With Jean Chrétien
Seafood - In a clown suit
Sandwiches - At the Elton John concert
Pizza - At the mental hospital
Hot dog - Under a street light
Other- With George Bush and Stephen Harper
4) What's the color of your socks?
Yellow - Ignore
Red - Put whipped cream on
Black - Hit on
Blue - Knock out
Purple - Pour syrup on
White - Carve your initials into
Grey - Pull the sunglasses off
Brown - bite off
Orange - Castrate
Pink - Pull the banana peel out of
Barefoot - Sit on
Other - Drive over
5) What's the color of your hair?
Black - My boyfriend
White - My father
Grey – The Catholic Priest
Brown – The Montreal Canadian’s goalie
Purple - My corned beef hash
Red – My knee caps
Blue - My salt-beef bucket
Blond - My cute, new purse
Orange - My Blink 182 CD
Pink – Your ‘My Little Pony’ collection
Other --The elephant in the corner
6) What do you prefer to watch on TV?
One Tree Hill - Senile
Heroes- Frostbitten
Lost - Lost
Simpsons- Cowardly
The news - Scarred
American Idol - Masochistic
Family Guy - Open
Top Model - Middle-class
Other -shamed
7) Your mood right now?
Happy - How awful you are
Sad - How boring you are
Bored - That I get hurt only when I fall
Angry - That your smell makes me vomit
Depressed – That we’re related
Excited - That I may pee my pants
Nervous - The middle-east is planning their revenge on you
Worried - That your Ford is ridiculous
Apathetic - That you need a life
Silly - That I'm allergic to your earlobes
Cuddly - That Santa doesn't exist
Ashamed - That there is no solution to you being a dumb kid
Other - So your driving is reckless
8) What's the color of your walls in your bedroom?
White - Your toe ring
Yellow - Your love letters to me
Red - The pictures from dinner last night
Black - Your pet rock
Blue - The couch cushions
Green - Your car
Orange - Your false teeth
Brown - Your nose hair clippers
Grey - Our matching snoopy pajamas
Purple - Your old New Kids on the Block blanket
Pink - The cut toenails
Other - Your Hannah Montana t-shirt
9) The first letter of your first name [or name you primarily go by]?
A/B - My virginity
C/D - Your photo with the mustache drawn on it
E/F - Your neighbors dog
G/H - The oil tank from your car
I/J - Your left ear
K/L - The results of that blood-sample
M/N - Your glass eye
O/P - My common sense
Q/R - Your mom
S/T - Your collection of butterflies
U/V - Your criminal record
W/X – Your rude note
Y/Z - Your credit cards
10) The last letter in your last name?
A/B - Love your sweet, sweet smile
C/D - Always will remember the pep talks
E/F -Never will forget that night
G/H – Will not tell the authorities that you stole the whale from the backyard.
I/J – Mocked you behind your back constantly
K/L - Hate your cooking
M/N - Can't stand your singing
O/P - Told my mom you pulled my hair
Q/R - Get sick when I think of your feet
S/T - Always wanted to break your legs
U/V - Will try to forget that you broke my heart
W/X - Haven’t showered in a month
Y/Z – Am better off without you
11) What do you prefer to drink?
Soft drink – I’m off to lead a new life as a lemon
Soda – I will haunt you when I’m reincarnated as an Eskimo
Milk - The apartment building is on fire
Water – I'm crying as you read this
Juice – You ruined my attempts at another world war.
Snapple/Vitamin water – You should get that embarrassing rash checked out
Hot chocolate – Your Cucumber-collection is weird
Other – you should stop picking your nose
12) To which country would you prefer to go on a vacation?
Thailand – Warm tingly sensations
Australia - Greetings to your frog Leonard
France - Love always
Spain - With tears of sadness
China – You make me sick
Germany – Please don’t hurt me
Japan - Go milk a cow
Greece - your everlasting enemy
USA - Best of luck on the upcoming test
Egypt – Say good-bye
England - Go jump off a cliff
Lol. I think that this has been my favorite tag ever.
I tag...
...anyone who follows/will follow my NEW BLOG!!
And now the award.
Rules:
1. List five random facts about yourself.
2. Tag people who you think deserve the 'Stylish Blogger Award'. I'm not sure, but I don't think it matters how many people you tag.
Okay. Five random things about moi.
Igirl over at idream because she's one of my best friends and because her blog looks really cool!
Bekah from The Word Crafter because her posts are very meaningful (not to mention her blog background very stylish, too!)
Eldarwen from The Faithful Elven Princess because she's one of my 'online friends' and because...well...she's awesome!
There ya have it!
Izori
Dear Erestor,
I don't really know how to tell you this, but I dislike your eyelashes. I think I realized it when I finally changed my t-shirt at the mental hospital and I saw you sit on the Montreal Canadian's goalie. I'm sure you're shamed enough to understand that I'm allergic to your earlobes. I'm returning the couch cushions to you, but I'll keep your left ear as a memory. You should also know that I can't stand your singing and that I'm crying as you read this.
Greetings to your frog Leonard,
Izori
Here's how you do it:
Dear (someone you recently talked to),
I don't really know how to tell you this, but (1). I think I realized it (2)(3) and I saw you (4)(5). I'm sure you're (6) enough to understand (7). I'm returning (8) to you, but I'll keep (9) as a memory. You should also know that I (10) and (11).(12),(Your name)
(Eldarwen changed some of the answers, thankfully, because they were kind of inappropriate)
1) What's the color of your shirt?
Blue - I love with your cat
Red - Our affair is over
White - I’m going jet skiing
Black -Our romance is over
Green- Our socks don't match
Grey - You're a leprechaun
Yellow - I'm selling myself for candy
Pink - Your nostrils are insulting
Brown - My dad wants a word with you
No shirt - Purple hedgehogs want to destroy you
Other -I dislike your eyelashes
2)Which is your birth month?
January - That night you picked your nose
February -When I quoted Forest Gump
March - When your dwarf bit me
April - When I tripped on peanut butter
May - When I finally changed my t-shirt
June - When you kicked me
July – When I saw the purple monkey
August - When you slapped me
September - Last year when you drooled in your sleep
October - When we tried to walk on water
November - When your dog bit my leg
December - When I threw up in your sock drawer
3) Which food do you prefer?
Tacos - In your apartment
Chicken- In your car
Pasta - Outside of your office
Hamburgers - Under the bus
Salad – As you were eating Kraft Dinner
Lasagna - In your closet
Kebab - With Jean Chrétien
Seafood - In a clown suit
Sandwiches - At the Elton John concert
Pizza - At the mental hospital
Hot dog - Under a street light
Other- With George Bush and Stephen Harper
4) What's the color of your socks?
Yellow - Ignore
Red - Put whipped cream on
Black - Hit on
Blue - Knock out
Purple - Pour syrup on
White - Carve your initials into
Grey - Pull the sunglasses off
Brown - bite off
Orange - Castrate
Pink - Pull the banana peel out of
Barefoot - Sit on
Other - Drive over
5) What's the color of your hair?
Black - My boyfriend
White - My father
Grey – The Catholic Priest
Brown – The Montreal Canadian’s goalie
Purple - My corned beef hash
Red – My knee caps
Blue - My salt-beef bucket
Blond - My cute, new purse
Orange - My Blink 182 CD
Pink – Your ‘My Little Pony’ collection
Other --The elephant in the corner
6) What do you prefer to watch on TV?
One Tree Hill - Senile
Heroes- Frostbitten
Lost - Lost
Simpsons- Cowardly
The news - Scarred
American Idol - Masochistic
Family Guy - Open
Top Model - Middle-class
Other -shamed
7) Your mood right now?
Happy - How awful you are
Sad - How boring you are
Bored - That I get hurt only when I fall
Angry - That your smell makes me vomit
Depressed – That we’re related
Excited - That I may pee my pants
Nervous - The middle-east is planning their revenge on you
Worried - That your Ford is ridiculous
Apathetic - That you need a life
Silly - That I'm allergic to your earlobes
Cuddly - That Santa doesn't exist
Ashamed - That there is no solution to you being a dumb kid
Other - So your driving is reckless
8) What's the color of your walls in your bedroom?
White - Your toe ring
Yellow - Your love letters to me
Red - The pictures from dinner last night
Black - Your pet rock
Blue - The couch cushions
Green - Your car
Orange - Your false teeth
Brown - Your nose hair clippers
Grey - Our matching snoopy pajamas
Purple - Your old New Kids on the Block blanket
Pink - The cut toenails
Other - Your Hannah Montana t-shirt
9) The first letter of your first name [or name you primarily go by]?
A/B - My virginity
C/D - Your photo with the mustache drawn on it
E/F - Your neighbors dog
G/H - The oil tank from your car
I/J - Your left ear
K/L - The results of that blood-sample
M/N - Your glass eye
O/P - My common sense
Q/R - Your mom
S/T - Your collection of butterflies
U/V - Your criminal record
W/X – Your rude note
Y/Z - Your credit cards
10) The last letter in your last name?
A/B - Love your sweet, sweet smile
C/D - Always will remember the pep talks
E/F -Never will forget that night
G/H – Will not tell the authorities that you stole the whale from the backyard.
I/J – Mocked you behind your back constantly
K/L - Hate your cooking
M/N - Can't stand your singing
O/P - Told my mom you pulled my hair
Q/R - Get sick when I think of your feet
S/T - Always wanted to break your legs
U/V - Will try to forget that you broke my heart
W/X - Haven’t showered in a month
Y/Z – Am better off without you
11) What do you prefer to drink?
Soft drink – I’m off to lead a new life as a lemon
Soda – I will haunt you when I’m reincarnated as an Eskimo
Milk - The apartment building is on fire
Water – I'm crying as you read this
Juice – You ruined my attempts at another world war.
Snapple/Vitamin water – You should get that embarrassing rash checked out
Hot chocolate – Your Cucumber-collection is weird
Other – you should stop picking your nose
12) To which country would you prefer to go on a vacation?
Thailand – Warm tingly sensations
Australia - Greetings to your frog Leonard
France - Love always
Spain - With tears of sadness
China – You make me sick
Germany – Please don’t hurt me
Japan - Go milk a cow
Greece - your everlasting enemy
USA - Best of luck on the upcoming test
Egypt – Say good-bye
England - Go jump off a cliff
Lol. I think that this has been my favorite tag ever.
I tag...
...anyone who follows/will follow my NEW BLOG!!
And now the award.
Rules:1. List five random facts about yourself.
2. Tag people who you think deserve the 'Stylish Blogger Award'. I'm not sure, but I don't think it matters how many people you tag.
Okay. Five random things about moi.
- I have never been able to choose a favorite Bible verse.
- I have written at least fifteen poems that I consider 'keepers'.
- I'm 5' 5 1/2" exactly. I actually think it's a very good height.
- I have played soccer for about seven years.
- My name means bittersweet.
Igirl over at idream because she's one of my best friends and because her blog looks really cool!
Bekah from The Word Crafter because her posts are very meaningful (not to mention her blog background very stylish, too!)
Eldarwen from The Faithful Elven Princess because she's one of my 'online friends' and because...well...she's awesome!
There ya have it!
Izori
Sunday, April 4, 2010
He Has Risen!
"He has risen! He is not here. Se the place where they have laid him."
Mark 16:6b
Mark 16:6b
Perhaps the sun shone brighter,
Than it ever had, that morn.
Did the stars, that night,
Shine secrets of the dawn?
For now the grave is empty,
The stone is rolled away;
The off'ring of the Savior
Conquered death that day.
What love caused this great wonder,
The Holy One to come?
No oath to us had tied Him,
And yet He left his home.
Rags replacing glory,
Thorns to grace his head;
Blood speaks testimony
Of what our Savior did.
-- Y. Truly
Happy Easter! Centuries ago, pure blood was shed so we could live!
How can we ever say thank you enough?
Izori
P.S. And Happy 2nd Birthday to my li'l brother, Galdor!
Than it ever had, that morn.
Did the stars, that night,
Shine secrets of the dawn?
For now the grave is empty,
The stone is rolled away;
The off'ring of the Savior
Conquered death that day.
What love caused this great wonder,
The Holy One to come?
No oath to us had tied Him,
And yet He left his home.
Rags replacing glory,
Thorns to grace his head;
Blood speaks testimony
Of what our Savior did.
-- Y. Truly
Happy Easter! Centuries ago, pure blood was shed so we could live!
How can we ever say thank you enough?
Izori
P.S. And Happy 2nd Birthday to my li'l brother, Galdor!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Writer's Daybook
What time is it...4:49
I'm feeling...relaxed. And excited.
Outside is...the sun, and all that beautiful weather!
Today I...went to IHOP for breakfast w/Mom and Dad and Luthien and Galdor, so we could get Erestor back from our grandparents because he went down with grandpa to get great-grandma to bring her to their house so that she can come to our house for a week before she'll be going back to their house to go back to where she lives. Confusing? You betcha. And we did other stuff. Like, remember last summer when we were planning on moving, but we never did? Well, I just found a box chuck-full of my stuff that I had never unpacked from then! Lol.
I am hearing...clicking computer keys.
I am hoping...that I'll focus more on Jesus and less on candy tomorrow.
I'm looking forward to...Easter! Up from the grave he arose (he arose), with a mighty triumph o'er his foes (o'er his foes)! Lol. That was me singing.
I am glad that...Jesus arose!
What I'm currently working on writing-wise...nuthin.
What I just finished reading...'Journey to Freedom' by Gilbert Morris. Blech. Horribly written, although it had pretty good morals.
What I'm hoping to read...Oh, I have no clue...
Writing buddy who I talked to last...igirl.
Writing tip of the week...don't force yourself to write. it will sound really bad.
Number of words I wrote this week...idk.
Oh, by the way...
I cut my hair.
No, not really.
My barber did. Lol.
But anyway, now it's down to about my shoulders. Big difference from nearly waist level.
Izori
I'm feeling...relaxed. And excited.
Outside is...the sun, and all that beautiful weather!
Today I...went to IHOP for breakfast w/Mom and Dad and Luthien and Galdor, so we could get Erestor back from our grandparents because he went down with grandpa to get great-grandma to bring her to their house so that she can come to our house for a week before she'll be going back to their house to go back to where she lives. Confusing? You betcha. And we did other stuff. Like, remember last summer when we were planning on moving, but we never did? Well, I just found a box chuck-full of my stuff that I had never unpacked from then! Lol.
I am hearing...clicking computer keys.
I am hoping...that I'll focus more on Jesus and less on candy tomorrow.
I'm looking forward to...Easter! Up from the grave he arose (he arose), with a mighty triumph o'er his foes (o'er his foes)! Lol. That was me singing.
I am glad that...Jesus arose!
What I'm currently working on writing-wise...nuthin.
What I just finished reading...'Journey to Freedom' by Gilbert Morris. Blech. Horribly written, although it had pretty good morals.
What I'm hoping to read...Oh, I have no clue...
Writing buddy who I talked to last...igirl.
Writing tip of the week...don't force yourself to write. it will sound really bad.
Number of words I wrote this week...idk.
Oh, by the way...
I cut my hair.
No, not really.
My barber did. Lol.
But anyway, now it's down to about my shoulders. Big difference from nearly waist level.
Izori
Friday, April 2, 2010
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O sacred Head, now wounded,
With grief and shame weighed down;
now scornfully surrounded
With thorns, thine only crown;
O sacred Head, what glory,
What bliss till now was thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call thee mine.
What thou, my Lord, hast suffered
Was all for sinners' gain;
Mine, mine was the transgression,
But thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve thy place;
Look on me with thy favor,
Vouch-safe to me thy grace.
What language shall I borrow
To thank thee, dearest Friend,
For this, thy dying sorrow,
Thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
And should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
Outlive my love to thee.
--Bernard of Clairvaux
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Luke 23: 44-46
What a price to pay. Precious, pure blood for the stains of us.
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was thinking on the cross?
All of God's wrath--wrath that was meant for us--was being poured out onto him. His spiritual anguish must have been severe.
The physical pain--sweating blood, like he did just before, is an actual condition that causes the skin of the place (his forehead) to become extremely tender. Right in time for a crown of sharp thorns to be pressed onto his head. He was whipped with barbed whips. Being elevated into the air on a wooden cross by nails hammered into his hands and feet. Ouch.
The humiliation--being hung out for all to see and to scoff. The soldiers split his garments between them, meaning that he was unclothed. He had a mocking sign hung above his head.
I think that this story has been told so many times that it has kind of lost it's meaning. "Yeah, yeah. Jesus hung on the cross to pay for sins. I know. I've been told a million and two times." But each year we should think on this story afresh. Because if it weren't for Jesus, we would be without hope. We would be doomed.
It's not a good thing, being doomed.
Praise the Lord that we aren't anymore.
Izori
With grief and shame weighed down;
now scornfully surrounded
With thorns, thine only crown;
O sacred Head, what glory,
What bliss till now was thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call thee mine.
What thou, my Lord, hast suffered
Was all for sinners' gain;
Mine, mine was the transgression,
But thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve thy place;
Look on me with thy favor,
Vouch-safe to me thy grace.
What language shall I borrow
To thank thee, dearest Friend,
For this, thy dying sorrow,
Thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
And should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
Outlive my love to thee.
--Bernard of Clairvaux
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Luke 23: 44-46
What a price to pay. Precious, pure blood for the stains of us.
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was thinking on the cross?
All of God's wrath--wrath that was meant for us--was being poured out onto him. His spiritual anguish must have been severe.
The physical pain--sweating blood, like he did just before, is an actual condition that causes the skin of the place (his forehead) to become extremely tender. Right in time for a crown of sharp thorns to be pressed onto his head. He was whipped with barbed whips. Being elevated into the air on a wooden cross by nails hammered into his hands and feet. Ouch.
The humiliation--being hung out for all to see and to scoff. The soldiers split his garments between them, meaning that he was unclothed. He had a mocking sign hung above his head.
I think that this story has been told so many times that it has kind of lost it's meaning. "Yeah, yeah. Jesus hung on the cross to pay for sins. I know. I've been told a million and two times." But each year we should think on this story afresh. Because if it weren't for Jesus, we would be without hope. We would be doomed.
It's not a good thing, being doomed.
Praise the Lord that we aren't anymore.
Izori
Thursday, April 1, 2010
An Announcement
I've decided, people. I'm really sorry.
*takes a deep breath*
I'm going to quit Blogger. It's just been too much to keep up with, and I feel kind of stretched out. So, this is my last post.
Bye!
Izori
JUST KIDDING!!!!! Lol! Happy April Fools Day! Man alive, did I ever get you! You should have seen your face...did I get anyone with that?
Just a few seconds ago, I took my laptop out onto the front porch. Let me tell ya, it's WONDERFUL writing out in the fresh air with all those bees buzzing around, and the forsithia's yellow blossums whacking your face because of all the wind. No, I'm not being sarcastic. Forsithia pollen must be this world's fairie dust!
Anyway, some wee random writing tips that I have:
1. Don't stress the first draft. That is very important. The first draft SHOULD be messy. It's the part where you can get all of your thoughts and ideas down. The next drafts are to make it more eloquent.
2. Totally stress the last draft. Even more important! I was just reading a book (I couldn't bring myself to finish it) that was worse than MY first drafts. It was pretty bad. The main thing is for your finished project to look like a finished project. If it's sloppy, badly written, etc., there's a good chance not many people will read it and the people who do will give it bad reviews.
3. Move outside to write, or go down to the basement or up to your room or anything like that! Just switch locations. It will help inspire you.
4. Decide early if a project is worth keeping. That way you won't waste your time.
5. Make your characters really strong. Add personal thoughts, backgrounds, a wee bit of romance about them...whatever.
6. Try not to have a cliche plot. It's actually quite hard. After all, cliche ideas are that way because they're good ideas! But still, be original.
7. I can't stress originality enough. Copying other works ain't going to cut it! Even if it's on accident, don't copy anyone. I was reading a book that was otherwise great...except for when they totally copied the scene in Return of the King where Eowyn slays the Witch King. It was sooo taken from LotR, down to the line, "I am no man!". It was really, really, really, REALLY awful.
Izori
*takes a deep breath*
I'm going to quit Blogger. It's just been too much to keep up with, and I feel kind of stretched out. So, this is my last post.
Bye!
Izori
JUST KIDDING!!!!! Lol! Happy April Fools Day! Man alive, did I ever get you! You should have seen your face...did I get anyone with that?
Just a few seconds ago, I took my laptop out onto the front porch. Let me tell ya, it's WONDERFUL writing out in the fresh air with all those bees buzzing around, and the forsithia's yellow blossums whacking your face because of all the wind. No, I'm not being sarcastic. Forsithia pollen must be this world's fairie dust!
Anyway, some wee random writing tips that I have:
1. Don't stress the first draft. That is very important. The first draft SHOULD be messy. It's the part where you can get all of your thoughts and ideas down. The next drafts are to make it more eloquent.
2. Totally stress the last draft. Even more important! I was just reading a book (I couldn't bring myself to finish it) that was worse than MY first drafts. It was pretty bad. The main thing is for your finished project to look like a finished project. If it's sloppy, badly written, etc., there's a good chance not many people will read it and the people who do will give it bad reviews.
3. Move outside to write, or go down to the basement or up to your room or anything like that! Just switch locations. It will help inspire you.
4. Decide early if a project is worth keeping. That way you won't waste your time.
5. Make your characters really strong. Add personal thoughts, backgrounds, a wee bit of romance about them...whatever.
6. Try not to have a cliche plot. It's actually quite hard. After all, cliche ideas are that way because they're good ideas! But still, be original.
7. I can't stress originality enough. Copying other works ain't going to cut it! Even if it's on accident, don't copy anyone. I was reading a book that was otherwise great...except for when they totally copied the scene in Return of the King where Eowyn slays the Witch King. It was sooo taken from LotR, down to the line, "I am no man!". It was really, really, really, REALLY awful.
Izori
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