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My critique was today in my creative writing class. I was shaking so badly that I had to take 2 klonopin to calm down. Now that its over, I feel like a freaking zombie. I think I'm going to take a nap before House comes on.
As for the critique itself, it went pretty well. I had started to think I had read Jon's response wrong and that he hadnt praised it the way I thought he did, but he didnt hate it. And several people had good suggestions and like the format and idea of my story. So I feel a lot better. (other then the fact that I accidently made a brother and sister look like they had an incestual relationship... that was NOT where I was going with it!)
But overall, I feel a lot better. I have a lot left to do with this story, but I also have a lot to work with. So YAY! People didnt hate it and/or bash it. And the majority of people got what I was going for, and those who didnt helped me to figure out how to clear some things up. So whew....
But I also found out that my final draft of my other story is due this Thursday and not next. I havent even started any revisions, but I have an hour or two tomorrow that I can use to work on it. It's not for a grade, its for extra credit (to revise it, I mean) and I need the extra grade, so I really hope that I get it done tomorrow, or at least improved enough to turn it in again.
The rest of my day was ok. I found out that all of my friends from my classes are 17-18 years old. Which makes me feel ancient.... One girl was like "well, I'd offer to set you up with a friend of mine, but he's a lot younger then you...." so yeah, im officially old.
Oh, and the other thing I discovered.... one of my very best friends is now doing cocaine. Not regularly... but still... its fucking COCAINE! I thought he knew better... not sure what I should do now...
I wore a long skirt today, and the kittens just loved it. They were hiding underneath it and jumping on it. It was so cute. I feel like that woman in the nutcracker ballet, who picks up her petticoats and all the kids run out. (did i really just make that analogy???) yeah... oh well... its really cute
yoga two days in a row was a bad choice. owwie...
on that fun note... nap time!
As for the critique itself, it went pretty well. I had started to think I had read Jon's response wrong and that he hadnt praised it the way I thought he did, but he didnt hate it. And several people had good suggestions and like the format and idea of my story. So I feel a lot better. (other then the fact that I accidently made a brother and sister look like they had an incestual relationship... that was NOT where I was going with it!)
But overall, I feel a lot better. I have a lot left to do with this story, but I also have a lot to work with. So YAY! People didnt hate it and/or bash it. And the majority of people got what I was going for, and those who didnt helped me to figure out how to clear some things up. So whew....
But I also found out that my final draft of my other story is due this Thursday and not next. I havent even started any revisions, but I have an hour or two tomorrow that I can use to work on it. It's not for a grade, its for extra credit (to revise it, I mean) and I need the extra grade, so I really hope that I get it done tomorrow, or at least improved enough to turn it in again.
The rest of my day was ok. I found out that all of my friends from my classes are 17-18 years old. Which makes me feel ancient.... One girl was like "well, I'd offer to set you up with a friend of mine, but he's a lot younger then you...." so yeah, im officially old.
Oh, and the other thing I discovered.... one of my very best friends is now doing cocaine. Not regularly... but still... its fucking COCAINE! I thought he knew better... not sure what I should do now...
I wore a long skirt today, and the kittens just loved it. They were hiding underneath it and jumping on it. It was so cute. I feel like that woman in the nutcracker ballet, who picks up her petticoats and all the kids run out. (did i really just make that analogy???) yeah... oh well... its really cute
yoga two days in a row was a bad choice. owwie...
on that fun note... nap time!