A Question of Integrity

I woke up late,
ate breakfast,
wrote
and edited.

Oh, and I made this.



While in England we reenacted the Cobb scene from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

So, the day hasn't been a total bust, and I do feel accomplished, but all day I've found myself questioning authorial integrity. I'm working on a young adult novella, following the life of a girl who must watch the destruction of her best friend. The problem however is that it is sort of based on real life. The characters feel pretty darn real because they are real. The situation is real, the pain is real (if re-written). So how much should I change? And how much can I keep?

Where is the line between fiction and reality? And who will I hurt if I walk it?

Weekly Internet Vomit #6 - Wait, You Tattooed What?

The internet was a place created to connect a plethora of different peoples in a new and simple way. It was created to be a place to share knowledge, and to learn new skills, facts and information. And then society took it. And society killed it.

So, we've all made mistakes. Sometimes we go out a little too long, and wind up waking in a pile of our own vomit. Sometimes we think that streaking through the McDonald's parking lot at 2 AM is a good idea (I don't know from experience, I swear). And sometimes we get really stupid tattoos.

If you haven't been to www.ugliesttattoos.com yet in your life then you are missing out, my friend. Countless hours of wasted time, and repetition of the phrase "Oh, sweet goodness, WHY?!"

So, what are some of my favorite $500 dollar mistakes?



Wait, what happened here? Oh, I got it. This person wanted to make a tribute to Will Smith's two best movies: Wild, Wild West and Men in Black. Solid artwork friend.



You know what's great? Pooh characters.
You know what's better? Eeyore on your ASS.

And finally, the greatest tattoo in the history of all tattoos. The motherload of important things to tattoo on self.

DAUGHTER.
COUNTRY.
STAR WARS.



I have no words. This man's back says it all.

Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.

If you've got any vomitous suggestions, leave them in the comments!

Miles

BEDA

So. I have five minutes to write this post before it becomes midnight, and I officially miss my first day of BEDA. Oh dear.

Some notes about my future BEDA entries, if this is any indication. (4 minutes!)
1) They might sometimes be a little short. Because, well, some days I'm just not feeling profound.
2) (3 minutes!) They might be a tad emo. Some days I think profundity means being emo. On these days, it might be best to just ignore me.
3) (2 Minutes!) They might not make any sense. This being a solid example.
4) I'm not a blogger by nature. What the hell do I write here?
5) And finally, this is a giant experiment. Sometimes I'll put stupid clips of things (1 minute!)
And sometimes I'll just rant. Who knows. I hope you join me on this crazy ride. I love you all, no matter what!

Miles

Guess That Musical (Answers)

Musical 1:

c) The Little Mermaid

Musical 2:

c) Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog

Musical 3:

b) The Lion King
(but you're my hero if you write actually write the musical Macbeth: A Romping Musical!)

Musical 4:

a) Hello Dolly!


How'd you do?

Weekly Internet Vomit #5- Nightmares

The internet was a place created to connect a plethora of different peoples in a new and simple way. It was created to be a place to share knowledge, and to learn new skills, facts and information. And then society took it. And society killed it.

You know what scares me? Clowns. Like every other person in the United States, I channel most of my fears through these paint faced, brightly colored, always happy MONSTERS. I also fear talking pets, and animatronics (mostly those moving reindeer lights).

So, it would seem that I don't need any other things in my life that give me nightmares. Ah, but the internet says I need more. And you know what, I say you need more too.

First up is one of the most horrifying concepts I have ever experienced in my life. Things that were once tiny and cute, turned HUGE and DEADLY CREEPY. It's My Little Ponies. Life size. ON STAGE.



Next up we have another music video from the depths of hell. This vampire man serenades you in Russian while somehow looking like he doesn't really exist. Don't believe me? Hit play.



Please, tell me all about those nightmares in the comments. I can't wait.

Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.

If you've got any vomitous suggestions, leave them in the comments!

Miles

Weekly Internet Vomit #4- Bring on the Shackles, I'm Your Prisoner

The internet was a place created to connect a plethora of different peoples in a new and simple way. It was created to be a place to share knowledge, and to learn new skills, facts and information. And then society took it. And society killed it.

This week in internet vomit I give you something I swore to never talk about ever again. It's a beast we all had to ride last November, and will all ride again in a horrible four months (pun... yes, I know it's there). It sparkles in the sunlight, and stalks you in your sleep. It is deathly pale, and horribly corny.

It's your own Twilight MANLLOW!


(via @maureenjohnson)

Yes, ladies and gentlemen it is now time for your very own life-size Edward Cullen or Jacob Black. That vampire hasn't messed tweens up enough, oh no he hasn't, because he's now here to replace ever desire a boy could ever give! Why hug a boy when you can hug your manllow? Why go out with friends when you can hold your very own werewolf all night long? Why kiss a boyfriend when you can make out with Edward Cullen forever (he's an immortal pillow)?

Worried that this could get a little risque with those hormonal teenagers? Don't. Edward Cullen and Jacob Black are completely PG. They're only torsos.



Order yours today! Your manllow could be at your house in a week's time, and from then on out you'll never see the light of day again. Just like a real vampire!

Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.

Weekly Internet Vomit #3- Kitten Fever

The internet was a place created to connect a plethora of different peoples in a new and simple way. It was created to be a place to share knowledge, and to learn new skills, facts and information. And then society took it. And society killed it.

When googling cats, you often find scores of near brain melting capacity. Your eyeballs slowly begin to turn to mush as you view page after page of pictures of cats--your "aww!"s and "cuuuuute!"s never enough to satiate the nauseating cuteness of them. It's as though cats were created by the internet to make your head explode, make it so that you think about investing in a blood screen for your computer.

But what happens when you search "cat" on Youtube? This, my friends.



I often wonder why people do the things they do. Like this man, who translated a cat fight.



And finally, I end on a high note. This little gem.



Oh yeah, that song's going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the week. Don't worry, I hate me too.

Don't forget, the internet is like any magical place; there are often inappropriate things just at the corners of the imagination.

If you have any vomitous suggestions leave them in the comments!

Miles