Month: July 2012

  • Your and You're....Updated :D

    This is one of my biggest pet peeves. YOUR DOES NOT mean the same thing as YOU ARE.

    The misuse of language is appalling. Maybe it's because I'm a writer, but it genuinely irritates me.

    Look at it this way. What is language? What are words? They are symbols. What are symbols? A symbol is something that represents something else, something that has meaning. So, what are words? A word is a symbol. Words have assigned meanings. If you use the wrong word, what you're saying is invalid. If you use the wrong word, what you're saying CHANGES meaning, and you're not saying what you think you're saying.

    Why is that so complex? Why do so many people fail to realize that? It's not JUST improper grammar, people.

    It's a gross misuse of communication, a misuse of our symbols. Not to anger anyone, but a good example of the misuse of symbols is that of the swastika. It originally means something akin to good luck. It's on gravestones and various monuments across the world. Hitler came in, twisted the symbol a little bit, and changed its meaning, its connotation. It's now associated with death and destruction.

    Please use the correct words so that what you're saying is valid.

    I'm going to be writing all day, so I won't be around much. Did I mention chapter four is posted? You can find it HERE.

    UPDATE:

    You can also read chapter five HERE, now posted!!

  • Sale AND Slashed Prices!!

    My inventory on Etsy is expiring and I really don't want to re-list everything I have on there, so I've reduced prices and added a coupon for 25% off....make sure and grab what you want before it's gone!!!! Coupon code is JULYSALE2012 at checkout ^_^

    See my Etsy store HERE.

     

  • Writing ^_^

    I should be studying, but I'm not....I will soon though. I've written the last half of chapter three, and posted that, then went right into chapter four. I'm almost done with chapter four, and I feel immensely proud of myself. I've written over 2,000 words today!! I think everyone will really love the twist in chapter four, because I'M super excited about it....hopefully I'll be able to post it tomorrow!!

    Anyway, if you want to read chapter three, you can click HERE.

    To read from the beginning, you can click HERE.

    I hope you all enjoy ^_^

    Update: Chapter four is written!! Now, to get some studying done for an exam I have tomorrow....

  • SALE!!!

    I'm having a sale on all inventory in my Etsy store thru the end of the month!!!! 25% off everything!! Use code JULYSALE2012 at checkout to receive discount!!!

    Visit my Etsy store HERE.

    Here are a couple of the items that are listed:

    Have fun shopping!!!! ^_^

  • On Dominance and Submission

    I think this is one of the most misunderstood relationships there could ever be. When people think of being dominant, they may think of whips and chains, handcuffs, etc, but that's not what it's truly about. I'm writing this so people can better understand some of the misconceptions of a dominant/submissive relationship...and I mean a relationship, not just seeking the thrill of being either a dominant or a submissive because it turns you on. There are some people that do just that and nothing else, and there is a difference.

    I think what a lot of people fail to realize is that the submissive has all of the power. The dominant can exert their will, but the submissive can say no. Saying no is the greatest and ultimate power. That ability gives the submissive everything. However, that power must not be abused, ever. Because not only does the submissive have all of the power in the relationship, but it's also about trust. Total and complete trust. Submissives give themselves willingly, trusting in their partner to care for them in every way they need to be cared for. They trust that, when they give themselves completely to their partner, they will be nurtured. It is also about obeying. You're given an order, you follow it. It's in this that I personally find a thrill. It's also the fact that you belong to someone else, and not just your body. You are theirs, and only theirs.

    Not only does the dominant take what the submissive so willingly gives, but they also give back. This is another misunderstood aspect of the relationship. They, too, give all of themselves. Willingly. In order for trust to work, the submissive needs to know that they will receive as much as they give. However, the dominant still has dominance. It can be a fine line to find, but it's at the point the dominant gives orders and the submissive obeys.

    Another misunderstood concept is that this isn't just regarding sex. It encompasses the entire relationship, the giving and taking of yourselves to each other, in everything...body, mind, and spirit. It's really quite amazing when you find someone with whom you can have this relationship with, perfectly. It's incredibly rare, because a lot of times, something can be lopsided in the relationship, or someone doesn't understand some aspect of how it's supposed to be. Finding the perfect balance, and just being with someone in this manner..it's like..home.

    It's also important to say that this kind of relationship isn't anything to be entered into lightly. It's nothing like what you've read in 50 Shades of Grey. The relationship between dominant and submissive is grossly misrepresented in those books. People can get hurt if you don't find the delicate balance of give and take, and it may not be found easily. Completely giving yourself to another person is not a simple matter, or one to take lightly. It's also important that you don't give yourself to the wrong person because a dominant or a submissive can abuse the relationship, which can be immensely hurtful.

  • HELP!!!!

    I'm doing a presentation on anarchism, and I need everyone's help. For part of the presentation I need to talk about the views from the outside...meaning etic views. Views from people who are not within the social culture and group of anarchism.

    So, could everyone tell me what they think about when they think about anarchism? What do you think it means? What do you think it means to be an anarchist?

  • Sorry!!

    I haven't posted in a while...I've been busy with school and writing and whatnot. I've kinda got a lot going on right now... But I'll post a real worthwhile post soon!! Love you all!

  • Super excited!!!

    So I started writing a new story, and I'm pretty excited about it. I think it's something that I'm going to continue, because it just seems like it should. It's fantasy, and it just came rushing back to me. I felt what I was writing, and it was amazing. Please check it out, and let me know your thoughts!!!

    http://alittleclosertofiction.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/halfling-chapter-one/

  • Let's not get crazy here

    So a few weeks ago, my friend had a presenting the baby party. Hailie is soooo cute!! So anyway, we played a game where there was a laundry basket full of stuff. We were to look at it then it was taken away. First we had to guess the dollar value of the products. I lost that one. Next we had to list everything we remembered, and I won that one because I remembered the most things in the basket. I won a box of peanut butter m&ms and the movie Beethovan.

    This little kid won Dots and some other movie. He wanted to trade candy with me, and I said, "Woah woah woah. Let's not get crazy here." I saw Jo the other day and she said that was funny, and I'm like, yeah, people find me amusing, I'm not sure why. I guess I say funny things in a funny way. At least I make people laugh, I suppose :P

  • Kind of a bad day...

    I woke up early in the morning, around 7-7:30, and started writing an essay that was due today. Not that big of a deal, just 2 pages. I got tired so I was like, okay, I have to leave at 11 so I can make it to class on time. So I went back to sleep, and woke up at 9:50, all like, shit, I need to leave at 10:30, not 11. So I finished my paper, and drove home to print the essay (I was at my mom's). The AC is broken at home, so it was 91 degrees in the house. So I just quick printed it off and left, drove to school. This whole time, I felt fine.

    So I get to class, and I have a really hard time concentrating on anything. The instructor was talking, and I was sort of taking notes on what I heard. The rest of the time, I'm not sure what was going on in my head. I don't even think I was thinking coherent words. Then towards the end of class, we divided into small groups and had to discuss an article to apply what we had learned. But none of it made any sense, I was totally lost.

    Even now, I feel totally confused, and I have no idea what's going on in my head. I'm having a hard time making sense of anything, and it's giving me anxiety. Damnit, what the hell.