Monday, October 24, 2005

Random #2

Who would have thought............not I, said the person behind the screen.

       I am a deer caught in headlights, or the squirrel who keeps diving across the street just daring a car to hit them. A traffic jam of thoughts is not good timing, when one should be dazzling all the new visitors who have been coming by said Iris journal.

       Would it be overkill if I again, said Thank You to everyone? Ohh, ok, it is? Then I won't. Strike that sentence from the record. This is all about the honor system anyway, and let me say for the record, I appreciate the honor system.
      
        I think, because I have a 10 car pile up in my mind right now, the only thing left to do is random lighting style writing and see what happens. Scary, I know. But I'm laughing in the face of writing fear this evening, flexing my mind muscles and throwing caution to the wind. I can be tough like that. Are you convinced? Nope, neither am I~

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       People watching report: I was wrangled into a home party this last Friday.
Now, before you think I've found a source of fascination at a Tupperware party, I can assure you, this wasn't the normal in home party. This was woman only and included electronics and various other gadgets. Now normally, electric's and gadgets, I would assume fall into the male range of life. Nope, this was called "Essence of Romance" and well, I was in for a shocker or two, oh hell, my jaw was on the ground most of the evening.

All I'm going to say about this party, was that the most innocent looking woman, the shy, the hiding in the corner ones, seemed to be the ones who had the most knowledge of each and every single item displayed for our viewing and passing around pleasures. I was so blown away, at one point, by a certain set of pearls and a certain tiny little quiet woman and her detailed explanation of their, Ummm, delights, that I almost choked to death on some sort of finger food.

Note to self, in this type of environment, with this type of merchandise and drinks abound, leave all preconceived notions at the door. And that's all I'm going to say <admit> about that night.

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Comments report
: A certain someone, a dark Lord or power crazed lunatic, I haven't decided yet, deposited blasphemy in my journal today. That's right, this person is still on a rampage and must be stopped. The large next to his name, must have effected certain rational thought process, or else it's all that Butter. A comment left, filled with Barry Manilow lyrics, the horrors in my own journal. I'm looking for vindication, if anyone has any dirt on this Lord of Evil, please email me asap. Stomp my friend, Stomp~ This could be your chance Sneakz! I'll pay a ransom. Whats going to happen if he earns the Title of Lord of the Blog? Have mercy on us all.......... thats a most loving stomp by the way ::Grin::

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Necessary Picture incorporation: The last time we checked in on the writer Rebecca, she had just devastated Tarzan with a despicable sub plot twist, leaving him unconscious on the ground and his gorgeous Jane walking away with another man. Since then another mastermind writer <Jodi> sent a picture that Rebecca's dying to incorporate into her enthralling tale. Details to follow, although a preview is in order.........

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Journal Names: In my quest of catching up with everyone's journal, I really started noticing and paying attention to the Titles everyone has assigned their corner of Internet space. I realized, I was reading the most amazing names for books that could be found. If your an author, looking for book title inspirations, and of course, don't mind plagiarism, the AOL community is a beautiful place to start.

On the line, I really paused, and stopped to read everyone's titles over the last two days and found myself scribbling notes of idea's for entirestories based on peoples journal names. Now, no worries, I'm not one to plagiarize, but if a book is ever published based off an inspiration I found from your journal name, I'll give credit where credit is due!
I need to do an entry based on this discovery of mine, you'll see what I'm referring too and I believe I could make a few of your laugh over my minds creative twist on your journal names :o) Take a look at all the Titles in your favorites list, some very creative minds went to work on these!

 I am curious, does everyone feel like their journal name represents themselves on the whole? Partially? Or not at all?

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Sweet it rolls and Time does toll: I can listen to the center of my hurt and understand the relevance of my lessons. I can look into the design and know it was not created alone. Violence and Smiles are just as important to my wisdom, as my need to hear my voice. Today, is good. Contemplation, is a glorious sedative.

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32 comments:

Anonymous said...

I know you are freaking out because you got nominated for so many....but believe me it's all good.  I'm laughing because it had to happen right after you questioned your muse...yeah, the titles on my journals do represent my life in a way.....laughter & surprises...my life has been full of both....take care...Sandi http://journals.aol.com/sdoscher458/LifeIsFullOfSurprises

Anonymous said...

Come, let us plot together.  Together, we can harness the forces of light against the Lord of Cream Cheese.

Anonymous said...

<<All I'm going to say about this party, was that the most innocent looking woman, the shy, the hiding in the corner ones, seemed to be the ones who had the most knowledge of each and every single item displayed for our viewing and passing around pleasures. I was so blown away, at one point, by a certain set of pearls and a certain tiny little quiet woman and her detailed explanation of their, Ummm, delights, that I almost choked to death on some sort of finger food.>>

At least there was nothing there that might have doubled as a cup for soft-boiled ostrich eggs.

I hope.

Anonymous said...

Anyone in the UK reading this entry will instantly be transported to an advert for Three mobile phones regarding illicit technology at a party *snicker*, sounds divine! As for journal names, I love the word Maelstrom, I want to make mine less oppressive, hence its dinkiness and a good author always positions the reader, thus we are island-side of the pond.

Anonymous said...

:SMILING: and a :Grinning:
....I dont think I need to say more of the grinning part...Not that I have ever been to "one of those" parties...ahem...not me.
Love the graphics :o)

I love the titles of the journals...Hmmm, Maybe we can ask Patrick to put that as a Saturday Six question? My title? Yep it does...all the little fragments I look through, sometimes when you look just right it okay, other times its warped, all the little tiny jagged pieces...sigh yep that would be me...

Chat at ya later! ;o)
Jugger

Anonymous said...

Well written, enjoyed browsing through your journal. Congrats on the Vivi nomination.

Anonymous said...

"I am curious, does everyone feel like their journal name represents themselves on the whole? Partially? Or not at all?"

Well my family is always Saying I can't believe he just did that, or I can't believe he just said that, and basically since it comes from a thought first, I have to say yes, the title of my journal does represent me.  

Anonymous said...

You went to a sex toy party? Hehehe, somehow I've managed to stear clear of those. My luck, my Chris would beg to go with me.

Is he on a Manilow binge again? Hey at least you were seranaded.

I love the title on my journal. The only thing I don't like is that everyone else had the same idea. Whenever I read a title with "Reflections" in the name, I cringe a little. I've thought of changing it, but I fear change.

Ari

Anonymous said...

OMG
"by a certain set of pearls " catch me I am falling! LOL!
What's that noise?
I don't know...
sounds like it is coming from the bed
It does doesn't it?
I don't see anything.
It's sounds like it is coming from under here.
(Raising the mattress)

OMG it is a vibrator!!
I never could see my step-mom in the same light again....
LOL!


Put a Smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Wishing you health, happiness and laughter.
TJ~

http://journals.aol.com/paisleyskys/PaisleySkys
http://journals.aol.com/vaultofsecrets/MoonDancer


Anonymous said...

You know, I too love looking at the titles of journals and while scanning the journals lists of people I read, I base my choice on who I click on if I like the title of that journal...

I think that the title of my journal "MY Big Fat Greek Life" is like a well fitted glove to my life...it says it all in a nut shell...

Anonymous said...

the party sounds hilarious. You know those ice cubes that are made to go in water bottles??? Never mind....
In the Tarzan saga you forgot to make mention of the man thong for the man parts. :( I was so disappointed......... chortle. judi

Anonymous said...

So, this is the ninth time I've read this entry, trying to come up with an appropriate response...

"Oh Mandy well,
you came and you gave without taking,
but I sent you away.
Oh, Mandy well,
you kissed me and stopped me from shaking,
and I need you today. Oh, Mandy!"

Lalalalala....

Anyway, I am fond of my journal title, but the funny thing is, people tell me I'm neither detached or indifferent...but I feel I am. I think that's just my way of putting off the fact I am bashful. Yes. Me. Bashful.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful entry!  You had me curious, laughing and pondering self all in one essay!  The *@#% her-ware party sounds like it was very very interesting!  LOL  I wish I would get invited to one...

I can't wait until next week to see what you win!

Be well,
Dawn

http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/
Poetry:

Anonymous said...

First, I have noticed the O'keefe works lately, and I must say she is one of the best...I have loved her paintings since school.  

I too, have been to one of those "romance" parties! LOL   It's an experience, that is for sure...definetely a good laugh!

It's very interesting to see the different Journal titles throughout the land...your title has always intrigued me.  Something about "shadows" always peeks my interest for some reason.     Michelle   ;o)

Anonymous said...

So many things to choose from, that's what I've HEARD.....
<never admit to anything lol>
I too have taken notice of all the Journal titles. Some really great ones out there. Mine has changed quite a bit in the last few weeks. Changes with my mood lol. But, I think the new title fits well.

Anonymous said...

Hello......

First of all congratulations on the nomination......

Second.......

Whoever this person is to be leaving terrible things in your journal should be stopped immediately...........................I hope that person is deafened by this.........................................YOUR AN IDIOT !!!!!!!!!! WHOEVER YOU ARE.......

I wanted to tell you something that should make you smile.......I voted for you tonight at the VIVI awards so you should probably get all dressed up in something fancy and your best heels and get ready for some real news :

YOU WON !!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I think my journal name represents me.  But it doesn't mean I am a part time thinker, lol.  It means that Sometimes I think about this, and sometimes I think about that...  Sometimes serious, sometimes silly.  That is all my name means.

Krissy
htttp://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

Anonymous said...

Sorry I didn't tell you earlier, congrats on your Vivi nomination.

Krissy
http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

Anonymous said...

I know that my journal name represents me perfectly. A friend once said to me "you are and always will be damaged goods". I was stunned and never forgot that moment. I feel that way and i decided when i began my journal that that was the perfect title. I am who i am.
Thanks for commenting in my journal!
lisa jo

Anonymous said...

First, congratulations on your nomination. Secondly, Courage is what I wish I had more of, not what I feel I have now. It represents my hopes, not my reality.
Peace and love,
Charley
http://journals.aol.com/CDittric77/Courage

Anonymous said...

I'm pretty sure I offered my congratulations but in case I didn't ( I'm forgetful sometimes),  please accept  it now. Re- Journal titles: I had noticed the variety but never given much thought till I read this entry. I took time to ask a few friends about their tititle and they say," It took me a long time to come up with one that represented ME. I know what they mean. My journal title, "HEY LETS TALK "took me awhile too, and it suits me perfectly. I love nothing better than talking with people. Thank you for visiting my journal. I'll definitely be back to visit yours again. Have you on my alerts now. Have  a TERRIFIC day.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK

Anonymous said...

Better late than never...congrats, congrats, congrats...happy dancing for you.  You deserve any and all honors.  It is always a delight to read your journal.  Take care...am crossing my fingers and toes.  Good Luck!  Hope you win.

B.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you were nominated for a VIVI, so I could stop by and visit for the first time.  I'll have to come back; I enjoyed the read so much.  I laughed when you talked about reading the names everyone had assigned their "corner" of cyberspace.  As you can see, mine is...  

Anonymous said...

My journal name I have no idea what it means I guess I started it to change from the old one and new beginnings just seemed to suit it because I always need to learn to let go of the past and move on so you right a title represents a thing r person in alot f ways even if they don't realize it. Beautiful entry. Cngrats on the nomination. And you right you can find alot of inspiration by titles I remember something that I learned in seventh grade from this writer can't rmember his name who came to talk t the class one day he said an inspiration was to write down the title of novels and start writing drawing them out one at a time and write it into the story as you go along. But there also as you explained gaining knwledge by a single title alone.

-Kristina

Anonymous said...

Seems to me that the Georgia O'Keefe flower would have been better placed besides the "people Watching Report" - being as how it has a rather "exotic" (if not erotic) look about it. I'm sure the mousey vicar's wife would have found a use for it!

Tilly x
http://journals.aol.co.uk/tillysweetchops/Adventuresofadesperatelyfathouse/

Anonymous said...

I named my journal HAH! hoping they would understand the irony in it after reading a few entries.  I wanted to name it The Importance of Being Earnest, but that is the name of a play and a movie, and someone who has not read it would not "get" it.!  


Congrats on all your many nominations.


http://journals.aol.com/chasingmoksha/WarriorHah

Anonymous said...

Just dropping by good wishes for the VIVI and some hugs. I've been away for awhile so I got tons of reading to do. Ta, my sweet!

Anonymous said...

Well i guess mine.."THE DAYS AND TIMES OF a NOVELIST" is fitting for the craziness in my life and the publishing industry..lol..but I DONT NEED TO TELL You that..huh..roflmbooo..Girl that writing will come..mine must be stuck beside yours...in that BLOCK..roflmboooo...TAke care... FLAVA

Anonymous said...

We've not been to one of those parties, we just go to two local stores and shop together:)    Damn it's hard to keep that stuff hidden when you have kids, ha ha.  Yep, it is always the quiet ones you have to worry about!

My Journal name was just a spur of the moment thing when I was signing up but it has stayed true.

Great entry, Rebecca.

Chris
http://journals.aol.com/swibirun/Inanethoughtsandinsaneramblings
http://www.bigoven.com/~swibirun

Anonymous said...

"I am curious, does everyone feel like their journal name represents themselves on the whole? Partially? Or not at all?"

oh yes! yes! yes! That is signing "journally yours" from the heart!

May I confess that my first couple or three journals (that never made it to more than five entries) this were not the title to any of them? I keep changing....I kept deleting..until one day it clicked.."aha!" that's it! I'm telling the whole world...through my journal!
..................................and so there-- I signed it..

Journally Yours,
Gem :-)
 .......and dang! I'm proud of it! LOL! :-D

(btw, if I sound off..don't mind me!)
:-)

http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/JournallyYours

Anonymous said...

Trick or Treat!!!

I am playing the game suggested by Teresa and then the details were sent to me by Gem . . .  This is Trick or Treat Thru J-Land!  Lots of fun and you see journals you've NEVER seen before and invite them back to your neck of the woods.

Oh, come on, join in on the silliness!  From the wonderful comments and numbers of readers it seems like you've seen them all, but MAYBE, just MAYBE NOT.  There are such beautiful pearls out there, waiting to be admired ~ even if you do arrive in a clown suit!  LOL . . .  follow me down the rabbit hole on a cool Saturday afternoon . . .
                we'll warm up in my place in AZ with some homemade cyber cider!

Happy Halloween!

http://journals.aol.com/cyndygee/TheRealWorldofcyndygee

Anonymous said...

I was appalled, after the fact, to discover that the word "Musings" it my title was already a horrible cliche in blogdom, but by then I was committed to it.  What saves it for me is the "from Mâvarin" part.  Mâvarin is not only the fictional country in my books; it's become my personal all-purpose tag, the word that says - "This is something of Karen's. Let's read it now, 'cause it outta be good."

Karen from Mâvarin