Delaying tactic number one

October 22nd, 2003 with 132 views

I’ve had this short story idea running through my mind since last week, and during the past couple of days I have been working on the character sketches, a plot outline, and some dialogue. Today I thought I’d give it a go and start writing the story itself. That was an hour ago, and so far all I’ve been coming up with is a bunch of really crappy sentences and dialogue. *sigh* All the stuff people say about me being a “good writer” just doesn’t hold true when I try writing fiction. Argh. I feel discouraged, but I’m determined to get this polished and done before the break ends. Just…not tonight.

I was looking through the messages in my Friendster bulletin when something grabbed my attention. It was a top ten list about “Signs That You Are Addicted To Friendster”. I can’t exactly say that I’m addicted to it, because I don’t think I am. Friendster is really just something I like looking at whenever I have to get something done but I don’t feel like doing it yet. However, number 5 seemed to hold true for me.

(5) People you’ve only said two words to in the past 15 years suddenly become your “friends”

I have all these people from my high school–including my nemesis–in my Friendster list. And during all those four years, I probably said nothing more than ten sentences to them. But in spite of that, we’re all a happy bunch of Friendster friends, grinning and sticking our tongues out at the people and perverts who happen to land on our profiles. And I have no idea how that happened.

There’s a zit on my nose. I feel so ugly.

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6 Responses to “Delaying tactic number one”

loud on October 23, 2003 03:34 am
you’re not ugly!!! don’t worry, it’ll clear up soon i’m sure anyway, yeah, i feel your frustration about writing short stories… getting started and getting momentum is always the hardest part… but i’m sure it’ll come together
Nalani on October 23, 2003 07:48 am
Friendship. Sometimes I wonder what it is. A nice name you can stick on your Friendster list? *sigh*

Anyway, I do the same thing with songwriting. I think of a really nice idea, but when I actually write it out, it sounds bad. Sometimes it’s best just to let the words flow when you’re most inspired.
Lauren on October 23, 2003 05:05 pm
I know what you mean. The thing with me is that I never have the chance to write my stories when they’re fresh in my head. I have to wait for the right time but then eventually the idea becomes old and stale in my head and I don’t feel like getting it down on paper anymore.
loud on October 25, 2003 04:44 am
you guys, i don’t think i know what real friendship is. i end up pushing away all my friends anyway
newmaria on October 25, 2003 01:09 pm
you are the new maria of the week!
truth_seeker on October 26, 2003 12:11 am
Hello, wonder if you remember me. Just wanted to say that I love the this new background for your diary.