headaches, cars, manga and writing

My head is killing me today. I rest my eyes whenever I can, but I invariably have a headache by the end of the day. Want to explain to my eyes that of course they were designed to stare at a computer screen all day.

Took my dad's car (the nice one) to be inspected today. Was in and out in fifteen minutes and it passed with flying colours. My father was so shocked it actually passed I'm left wondering if they went easy on me cause I'm cute.

I read Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden Vol 1. today because I'd heard that it was miles above the shoujo drivel that is Fushigi Yugi, and it's funny cause it's true. I like the main character a lot more. She has spirit, character, and oddly enough, is a lot more modern than Miaka despite coming from a time decades before her. Add in the usual pretty guys, and gender bending built into the plot and so far I'm very entertained.

Finished chapter 3 of Silver and Gold. The last part was a bitch to write. I can't believe I used to like writing long conversations. Thankfully, the next chapter will start the exams and I can write some action scenes.

Recently, I've been wondering a lot about my writing style. I know I have one, but I can't decide if it's a good one or not. I have trouble comparing it to actual writers whose styles I recognize. I don't understand how some authors can write a whole paragraph of description (and I mean ten or more sentences) and still keep the text flowing. I tend to just drop relevant details. I want you to know if a character is smiling, or I'll point out they're wearing a shiny necklace or what color their hair is, but I won't give you much more than that because it's not really important to me. I figure people fill in their own details. Yet, I do think I need to add in more to my writing somehow. I just can't figure out what.

headaches, cars, manga and writing

My head is killing me today. I rest my eyes whenever I can, but I invariably have a headache by the end of the day. Want to explain to my eyes that of course they were designed to stare at a computer screen all day.

Took my dad's car (the nice one) to be inspected today. Was in and out in fifteen minutes and it passed with flying colours. My father was so shocked it actually passed I'm left wondering if they went easy on me cause I'm cute.

I read Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden Vol 1. today because I'd heard that it was miles above the shoujo drivel that is Fushigi Yugi, and it's funny cause it's true. I like the main character a lot more. She has spirit, character, and oddly enough, is a lot more modern than Miaka despite coming from a time decades before her. Add in the usual pretty guys, and gender bending built into the plot and so far I'm very entertained.

Finished chapter 3 of Silver and Gold. The last part was a bitch to write. I can't believe I used to like writing long conversations. Thankfully, the next chapter will start the exams and I can write some action scenes.

Recently, I've been wondering a lot about my writing style. I know I have one, but I can't decide if it's a good one or not. I have trouble comparing it to actual writers whose styles I recognize. I don't understand how some authors can write a whole paragraph of description (and I mean ten or more sentences) and still keep the text flowing. I tend to just drop relevant details. I want you to know if a character is smiling, or I'll point out they're wearing a shiny necklace or what color their hair is, but I won't give you much more than that because it's not really important to me. I figure people fill in their own details. Yet, I do think I need to add in more to my writing somehow. I just can't figure out what.

Spring Cleaning (in Autumn)

Since I had nothing better to do, and already managed two job applications before lunch, I did a wardrobe sweap today, which basically involved getting rid of all the clothes that don't fit me now that I'm down to a size 12 (and a few that do but are hideously ugly). It's kinda scary to find t-shirts that I wore in middle school... The most amusing thing I found was my ninja shirt. I keep forgetting I own this thing but it's a black shirt with various ninja things painted on it in white - a sword on the back, a belt with a pouch and a shuriken and to my infinite amusement, the neck is done up as if you're wearing a fishnet shirt *L* Cheap Naruto cosplay here I come! *L*

Cleaning my wardrobe out is always a fun game of "how many things can I throw out without my mum noticing." She's one of those people who holds onto all her clothing forever, which is fine (well, except for the fact that it's overspilling into my closet) but she's bought me a lot of ugly things over the years and the only way to get rid of them is to surepiticiously throw them away whenever I do one of these cleanings. But I mean, really, that closet is crazy. I found a full pair of army fatigues! And a wedding veil! Not to mention some of the ugliest vests in existence, and an actual leather vest with lots of pockets that I'd actually wear if it didn't look stupid. It's hilarious that I own about fifteen pairs of skirts and so far I've worn two fo them out in public. On the plus side, I found a black gi top that must have been my brother's years ago and fits me perfectly now. This will replace the extra large heavy duty one I have, which, while of excellent quality, tends to make me look like a midget whenever I wear it (the first person to say "that's not hard" will be thwaped!).

Spring Cleaning (in Autumn)

Since I had nothing better to do, and already managed two job applications before lunch, I did a wardrobe sweap today, which basically involved getting rid of all the clothes that don't fit me now that I'm down to a size 12 (and a few that do but are hideously ugly). It's kinda scary to find t-shirts that I wore in middle school... The most amusing thing I found was my ninja shirt. I keep forgetting I own this thing but it's a black shirt with various ninja things painted on it in white - a sword on the back, a belt with a pouch and a shuriken and to my infinite amusement, the neck is done up as if you're wearing a fishnet shirt *L* Cheap Naruto cosplay here I come! *L*

Cleaning my wardrobe out is always a fun game of "how many things can I throw out without my mum noticing." She's one of those people who holds onto all her clothing forever, which is fine (well, except for the fact that it's overspilling into my closet) but she's bought me a lot of ugly things over the years and the only way to get rid of them is to surepiticiously throw them away whenever I do one of these cleanings. But I mean, really, that closet is crazy. I found a full pair of army fatigues! And a wedding veil! Not to mention some of the ugliest vests in existence, and an actual leather vest with lots of pockets that I'd actually wear if it didn't look stupid. It's hilarious that I own about fifteen pairs of skirts and so far I've worn two fo them out in public. On the plus side, I found a black gi top that must have been my brother's years ago and fits me perfectly now. This will replace the extra large heavy duty one I have, which, while of excellent quality, tends to make me look like a midget whenever I wear it (the first person to say "that's not hard" will be thwaped!).