Sleep. Read. Sleep. Read.
...
Books win. As always.
Goodnight.
It's rare. But this is one of times when I actually know all of the songs on the final episode of American Idol.
I never cared for Kris or Adam. But I am so glad I watched the show anyway. The reason is obvious.
Brian May, I'll love you forever. Now THAT is saving the best for last.
PS: I'm sorry, Adam. But you are no Freddie Mercury.
I never cared for Kris or Adam. But I am so glad I watched the show anyway. The reason is obvious.
Brian May, I'll love you forever. Now THAT is saving the best for last.
PS: I'm sorry, Adam. But you are no Freddie Mercury.
Writer's block. I hate it when this happens. But I know I'm not going to be stuck forever. Still, staring at the stark white 'New Document' I opened with that blinking cursor mocking me while my mind goes blank annoys me to no end.
So, I've compiled a survivor's guide to writer's block. I can't promise that they will cure the standstill, but they do help for me most of the time.
1. I do something else. I watch TV, play with the cats, nap, have lunch. Anything that doesn't have to do with writing. At most, ideas just come to me when I'm not thinking about it.
2. I write something else. If I get stuck while working on a writing about cats, I'll write about something completely different - say, burgers. It keeps the mind going at least.
3. I read. When I don't know how to put my mind to words, reading really helps. I can come across a phrase or a word I can put to good use.
4. I rant. I usually do this with the traditional pen and paper. I give myself two minutes and I write my thoughts down. The trick is to not stop - keep the hand moving on the page. I pay no attention to grammar or spelling, I just write. Sometimes I come up with the words/ideas I'm looking for.
5. I sleep. If like me, you've been tackling a block for quite some time, you're probably exhausted. So, I leave the project for the day and go to bed. The mind works better when it's not sluggish. There are a few times when I even wake up with an answer, which is why I always keep a pen and a notebook within reach.
So, I've compiled a survivor's guide to writer's block. I can't promise that they will cure the standstill, but they do help for me most of the time.
1. I do something else. I watch TV, play with the cats, nap, have lunch. Anything that doesn't have to do with writing. At most, ideas just come to me when I'm not thinking about it.
2. I write something else. If I get stuck while working on a writing about cats, I'll write about something completely different - say, burgers. It keeps the mind going at least.
3. I read. When I don't know how to put my mind to words, reading really helps. I can come across a phrase or a word I can put to good use.
4. I rant. I usually do this with the traditional pen and paper. I give myself two minutes and I write my thoughts down. The trick is to not stop - keep the hand moving on the page. I pay no attention to grammar or spelling, I just write. Sometimes I come up with the words/ideas I'm looking for.
5. I sleep. If like me, you've been tackling a block for quite some time, you're probably exhausted. So, I leave the project for the day and go to bed. The mind works better when it's not sluggish. There are a few times when I even wake up with an answer, which is why I always keep a pen and a notebook within reach.
I'm not going to state the obvious and the most hyped-up about (eg: Terminator, Wolverine, Star Trek, Shopaholic, Transformers and the like), because unless you've been flushed down the toilet, or are too much of a nerd to explore the media or go out, you'd have known of those by now. Hence, you can also see why I don't bother typing in the full titles.
So.
Sherlock Holmes
By Guy Ritchie based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the graphic novel by Lionel Wigram. Robert Downey Jr. will play the detective and Jude Law will play his friend and confidant Dr Watson. They'll go up against some villain who threatens all of England.
Up
By Pixar. About a guy who ties a hell of a bunch of balloons to his house to make it fly in hopes of fulfilling his promise to his late wife of exploring the mountains.
Inglourious Basterds
By Quentin Tarantino. It will be, as Tarantino described, a "bunch-of-guys-on-a-mission" war film. I don't know if I'm looking forward to this one. But it's Tarantino's. So, I guess I'm just curious.
Y: The Last Man
Thanks to Adam, who has the entire awesome series of the graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughn, I'm really excited about this movie. About a plague that simultaneously kills off every mammal on earth with a Y chromosome, save for a guy named Yorick and his monkey Ampersand. As usual, when it comes to movie adaptations of books, especially one with a really long storyline, I'm worried. But what the heck.
Alice in Wonderland
Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll. Another Tim Burton and Johnny Depp collaboration to look forward to. Plus, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway will be in it. What's not to be happy about? And who doesn't want to see Johnny Depp in a yet another eccentric role (the Mad Hatter, in this case)?
So.
Sherlock Holmes
By Guy Ritchie based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the graphic novel by Lionel Wigram. Robert Downey Jr. will play the detective and Jude Law will play his friend and confidant Dr Watson. They'll go up against some villain who threatens all of England.
Up
By Pixar. About a guy who ties a hell of a bunch of balloons to his house to make it fly in hopes of fulfilling his promise to his late wife of exploring the mountains.
Inglourious Basterds
By Quentin Tarantino. It will be, as Tarantino described, a "bunch-of-guys-on-a-mission" war film. I don't know if I'm looking forward to this one. But it's Tarantino's. So, I guess I'm just curious.
Y: The Last Man
Thanks to Adam, who has the entire awesome series of the graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughn, I'm really excited about this movie. About a plague that simultaneously kills off every mammal on earth with a Y chromosome, save for a guy named Yorick and his monkey Ampersand. As usual, when it comes to movie adaptations of books, especially one with a really long storyline, I'm worried. But what the heck.
Alice in Wonderland
Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll. Another Tim Burton and Johnny Depp collaboration to look forward to. Plus, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway will be in it. What's not to be happy about? And who doesn't want to see Johnny Depp in a yet another eccentric role (the Mad Hatter, in this case)?
I'm logging on the computer just to type this:
GENG IS AWESOME.
And it is not because I know the people behind Malaysia's first 3D animated movie. Honest to God, it's awesome. In fact, I daresay it is just as good as Pixar's. The characters and the backgrounds were modelled beautifully. The script and voice acting were really good. I don't tolerate noise in the cinema, but I laughed and shrieked and cried and applauded along with everyone else this time. I was on the edge of my seat and I didn't realise my eyes were wide open til the movie's finished and they're starting to hurt =|
I'm not going to tell you what the story is about because that's something you have to see for yourself. All I can say is that it will be your money well-spent.
Well done, Les' Copaque! I understand the hard work you put in and the stress you had to go through. In the end, you've outdone yourselves. Malaysia is proud of you.
That did it. I'm going to be one of the many unofficial promoters for this movie.
GENG IS AWESOME.
And it is not because I know the people behind Malaysia's first 3D animated movie. Honest to God, it's awesome. In fact, I daresay it is just as good as Pixar's. The characters and the backgrounds were modelled beautifully. The script and voice acting were really good. I don't tolerate noise in the cinema, but I laughed and shrieked and cried and applauded along with everyone else this time. I was on the edge of my seat and I didn't realise my eyes were wide open til the movie's finished and they're starting to hurt =|
I'm not going to tell you what the story is about because that's something you have to see for yourself. All I can say is that it will be your money well-spent.
Well done, Les' Copaque! I understand the hard work you put in and the stress you had to go through. In the end, you've outdone yourselves. Malaysia is proud of you.
That did it. I'm going to be one of the many unofficial promoters for this movie.
When you have trouble selecting your 5 favourite scenes from the movies (Yes, I'm bored). High School Musical can go to Hell.
#5. Sing Sweet Nightingale (Cinderella)
Though not very popular, this scene is what I think of when people say 'Cinderella'.
#4. Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)
Full stop.
#3. Bells of Notre Dame (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
This scene is still dark enough even though Disney tamed the story for the kids. Victor Hugo's original is still the best, just that the music wowed me.
#2. Kiss the Girl (The Little Mermaid)
Who doesn't like this?
#1. The West Wing (Beauty and the Beast)
Alan Menken, I couldn't thank you enough.
#5. Sing Sweet Nightingale (Cinderella)
Though not very popular, this scene is what I think of when people say 'Cinderella'.
#4. Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)
Full stop.
#3. Bells of Notre Dame (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
This scene is still dark enough even though Disney tamed the story for the kids. Victor Hugo's original is still the best, just that the music wowed me.
#2. Kiss the Girl (The Little Mermaid)
Who doesn't like this?
#1. The West Wing (Beauty and the Beast)
Alan Menken, I couldn't thank you enough.
Why am I the one sacrificing the things I want to do just to keep other people happy? Why can't I be photographing lions in Africa right now, or climbing some mountain, or exploring some medieval castle?
Why should I let people pressure me and rush me through things they want and expect me to do? Why, at 23, should I listen to any of them?
I'm in charge.
You're not.
Why should I let people pressure me and rush me through things they want and expect me to do? Why, at 23, should I listen to any of them?
I'm in charge.
You're not.
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