Good Lord!...A Writing Update

Yep. A writing update. It's been ages since I've talked about where I'm at in my literary existence. School had gotten in the way of doing much actual writing for the last three-and-a-half months, but now that it's over and the summer stands before me, I want to buckle down and do some serious work.

The primary concern for me at the moment is my science-fiction novel, which currently stands at a Prologue, two chapters, and the opening paragraphs of a third; the scary part is that I've realized I really hate the general quality of writing in them and will have to rewrite them heavily. Whether that will happen later down the line, or before I continue with the story is something I haven't decided yet. I've also bought myself a couple of lined notebooks/journals in order to begin the task of concrete, definite world-building so I can really understand how the environment and background affects the characters and thus the narrative.

One thing that has been cool is that I've lately come back onto a "Lord of The Rings" kick, and Tolkien the Sub-Creator helps for some inspiration. :)

Be seeing you,
Steven

Belated Birthday Posting

I would have posted something on Thursday, but I wanted to wait and write about my party that evening; then I was tired and didn't want to type. And I would have posted yesterday except I had an exam (on FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!!) and it sort of slipped my mind. So I write today to wish myself a happy birthday.

Lame.

Anyways, we had a great time on Thursday. Mom woke me up in the morning with my birthday present (The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers--The Complete Recordings!) and I spent the day listening to it while I puttered around and did nothing in particular beyond firmly decide that I'd like to take up photography as a hobby. I have no idea how I'm going to afford a camera without either a pretty large birthday cheque or a job, but whatever. Friends came over at about 7pm for appetizers and cake. They pitched in for a Chapters giftcard for me (thanks guys!) and my buddy Marcus threw in a couple of Mel Brooks movies that I hadn't seen yet (Blazing Saddles and Robin Hood: Men In Tights) plus a Cineplex Odeon giftcard from him and Caitlin...I think; I'm not sure exactly what came from who, except the DVDs were definitely from Marcus. Anyhoo, we had a blast. And the family celebration is yet to come; that's happening at lunch tomorrow.

21 doesn't really feel all that different from being 20. Oh well. Maybe next year it will:)

Be seeing you,
Steven

"Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend..."

For some reason I've become more interested in the lives and careers of movie stars from what is affectionately known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Really, it's just an excuse to give in to the more primal male urges. So I figured why not do so with a little class. Ladies, and especially gentlemen, I give you the one and only Marilyn Monroe. :)






Be seeing you,
Steven