@beth-torres
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Your explanation of fasting is great. And thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think I do sometimes get confused on the real meaning and intention behind fasting, since I tend to unintentionally look at it from the wrong perspective…
I have thought that maybe I am doing something wrong, and that perhaps writing is only hindering me from hearing God. Although, I don’t know reliable my idea is, since I usually always find something wrong to think about, whether or not I’m being an active writer. Even if I’m supposed to just take a break from writing, I have a suspicion that I’m going overboard with it for other reasons… because so far, no one else that I’ve talked with about this seems to think that my writing-break idea is really all from God… so I may just simply be taking a break this month to take a break.
Also, thanks again for replying and sharing your thoughts! I really do appreciate it a ton. Like I said in my previous post, I hope I’m not oversharing anything! I tend to either be socially awkward or the complete opposite, which I’d like to say can be awkwardly overboard lol.
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That does make sense! I have talked with people I trust. Almost everytime, I have gotten a response indicating that they think it’s just me overthinking, and that I probably don’t have to take a break…Yet it didn’t really matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get the thought of taking a break to go away.
And I don’t want to be mad at God… I guess I just don’t understand why I think He’s telling me to do this, which is frustrating. I didn’t write in January, and I’m still resentful about it, even though it’s over. Because I still don’t understand why I did it, other than to possibly clear my head? I kind of just avoid thinking about it…
If this might be an OCD thing, try to pinpoint why you’re doing it. Is it a fear of something? Are you punishing yourself for something?
I’m not sure honestly… I have thought that maybe I get distracted really easily, and I should take a break to refocus on other things. I just didn’t think my writing time overtook other activities that much…. I could be wrong, but I feel like I can readjust my time if I notice my writing is making me neglect other important things…
I agree that taking a break isn’t bad… It just seems like other people take breaks because they want to, or they simply have nothing to write about. I feel like taking a break -every time I think I must- is like some kind of task I’ve been putting off for a while 😅 If that makes any sense…
Also I hope I’m not ranting or oversharing too much… Thank you both so much for replying. My brain is constantly going in all different directions between story ideas and other unrelated concerns. 😵💫 And I’m very grateful there’s other Christian writers out there to talk to.
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This is kinda long, and it’s not really a specific prayer request… it’s just something that goes around in my head that’s minor… 🙃 I hope it’s okay that I put it here.
Does anyone else get random urges to start fasting from writing? I always assumed it was just my OCD until early this year. I finally convinced myself, after nearly two years, to take a 31 day break from writing.
The past four years, I’ve heavily struggled with fasting from various things as a compulsion with OCD. And I came to a point that I felt angry when I had to fast, but I’m glad I did so the urge calmed a bit.
Now I always take at least 2 days off a week from writing, just to make sure I’m not going to get an urge to start fasting again. But I guess it doesn’t really work like that, because I have a new urge to fast from writing. I feel like God is telling me not only to take a break in January and the two days off a week, but maybe to also take June off?
I shouldn’t be mad, because I know it’s such a small, not very significant, thing. But I am mad because I struggle with other things mentally… and I sometimes feel like God is just throwing this on top of it all to be concerned about.
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*reads some of this*
*grabs popcorn-*
EW WAIT I DONT LIKE POPCORN! *banishes popcorn*
*grabs poptarts and continues reading*
Ah yes, I think I shall come here from time to time, and see what new things have happened. This is wonderful to behold XD
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Aw thanks so much!! That’s really okay XD I was just bored when I posted that and I knew I was doing it in the middle of a conversation (where I only knew half of what was occurring). I was expecting it to get a bit lost in the mix of everything lol! And thanks again. Hehehe.
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Hoi. I’m here to say that Harry is bootiful. And a scaly creature being named Harry is quite ironic and wonderful. XD
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Oh thank you! The cat belongs to one of family member’s cat and her name is Phoebe. I wish she was my kitty cat, but alas. I’m left with the psychotic kitty known as Willow Toe-Bane (more commonly known as just Willow) who looks all cute and cuddly before she randomly tries to chomps your toes off whilst you mind your own business. *sigh* XD
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I cannot confidently say this contains humor… but you’re welcome… For this. XD
“You’re a Twizzler munching hippie!”
“You are a TWIZZLER!”
“How dare you, you yellow, mismatched, pickle-eyed fool!”
“You moron! You slimy, extra twisted twizzler!”
“No. I am not the moron! You will rue the day you suggested I’m red and stringy.”
“You shouldn’t tell me that I ruined my day, when all I’ve done is tried to tell you the truth!”
“Liar liar, pants on fire!”
“You’re a liar! And you look like a wire in all your twizzlerness!”
“Stop rhyming!”
“You did it first, twizzle-face!”
“You did it second, you copyright-infringing baboon!”
“I care not, you bumbling toucan! Your insults are as useful as rotten toenail clippings!”
“Well you’re a bumbling onecan, and unlike toenail clippings, you can’t be collected in a jar!”
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The boredom is upon me, thus I am here to write something with my two braincells. This may result in nonsense, or the depletion of the reader’s braincells.
Maverick
Maverick slipped into the room where a game took place; an event which, upon observation, he would like to call, “violently-throwing-spherical-rubber-at-peers.” Without any sense to be discreet, he stood outside the game with everyone else who was not participating and whistled loudly. He soon moved on from his idle ways of simply standing there, and rather started collecting stray dodgeballs that had flown outside the boundary, only to gleefully throw them at the players.
“Why do you not play this game using cabbages,” he asked aloud, as he believed it was an idea they all should have thought of.
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I only know 8, because if I am correct, it is from one of my absolute favorite short stories. Is number 8 from The Wooing of Sophelia Stupe, said by Ollister Pembrick?
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A pet dragon?? That’s so cool! How big is it? What does it look like when it’s not disguised?
Everett stares absently for a moment before replying. “He’s approximately the size of a seven story building, if each story is fifteen feet in height. He’s spiky and white, and his teeth are crooked. And the horns on his head… they are also crooked.”
What do you want to do when you grow up? Supposing there wasn’t anyone to tell you what they expect of you.
“I’d consider a job in archaeology, but little archaeological work is done in T’kayon. The T’kayons believe they’ve discovered everything, yet apparently their claim in knowing ‘everything’ excludes the gigantic dragon cave I found under them.”
Also, is T’kayon a country or a city?
It’s a country!
Sorry, I wasn’t sure if this question was a part of the interview lol.
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Hii! I’m sorry, it’s been a while. I suddenly got busy with extra school stuff, but I hope to reply faster when summer comes.
“Oh, thank you! Sure. Are you a journalist?”
Hmm, I suppose I’m being a journalist for this particular moment. Have you ever been interviewed by a journalist, at any time other than now?
“Depends on the word. I suppose I just think of it like it is. Do you have an example?”
Sure! My first thought was the word “dreamlike,” as I believe there could be varying opinions on what fits in that category.
Another question, if that is alright. What is your city like (how advanced is it in technology, architecture, etc.)? How long have you been there?
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Hi Everett! I’m Lindy. It’s nice to meet you. How are you doing? Would you like a cookie? *holds up a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies*
Everett waves hello, but hardly looks at you. He takes a cookie. “I am fine. Thank you.” Next he proceeds to carefully remove the chocolate chips out of the cookie and eat them only.
So, first question, what’s your full name?
“Everett Anthony Lafayette.”
Who are your favorite people in your life?
Everett blinks. His voice remains very monotone. “My sister is one of them, and my close friends. But they are all very loud.”
How old are you?
“I am seventeen. Everyone thinks I’m younger, since I’m not tall compared to other people where I live.”
Do you have any pets?
“I have a pet dragon. He lives in a cave and guards cursed metals. No one except my friend Jonathan believes me. The dragon disguises himself as a giant rock wall when other people are around.”
What’s something you love about where you live?
He frowns, glancing around as he contemplates. “I don’t know. I don’t exactly like where I live; there’s too many rules. I like looking at the clouds, but clouds can be anywhere.”
What kind of education did you have growing up? Are you still in school?
Everett shakes his head no. “I went to a school in T’kayon until I was ten. There was numerous rules and too many concepts I don’t think I’d ever use. Some were okay, I guess. People in T’kayon expect normal kids to grow up as soldiers, priests or some kind of legislator or business owner. I don’t want to do any of those things.”
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ummmm let’s go with Darby. Warning: I only made him up a few days ago so he’s super underdeveloped.
Alright! Hopefully my questions are okay lol.
Hey Darby! Cool name! I’m Beth. Are you okay with me asking a few questions?
What kind of activities are you good at? Do you prefer ones that take up more brain energy or physical energy?
Is there anything in your world that you’d change when it comes to socialization? Such as how people are greeted or what is considered rude or polite?
What are your parents like, if you know?
When you hear a word, do you simply think of the word as it is, or does a certain scene or color (or maybe something else) come to mind?
What’s your favorite color, and is there a specific shade of it that you like?
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Yay! Which character would you like me to ask?
Oh okay, thanks! Hmmm… I have a character named Everett that I’ve tried to write for on KP a couple times. He can be extremely awkward and quiet so it might be odd to put him in an interview, but I’d be up to trying it if that’s alright XD.
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