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Soliloquies

by Jewell

Rated: XGC · Book · Personal · #1994205

My personal blog. Completely random thoughts and rambling.

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soliloquy
noun | so·lil·o·quy | \sə-ˈli-lə-kwē\

1 : the act of talking to oneself
2 : a dramatic monologue that represents a series of unspoken reflections

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Q: What will I find here?
A: My unfiltered, unedited thoughts, feelings, and ideas. References to depression, marital issues, anger, money, and maybe even my sex life. I try to be completely open and honest with myself in this blog in order to allow me to let go of the negativity that likes to wrap itself around my brain and squeeze it tightly.

Q: Does that mean I might be offended?
A: Yes. It's quite possible that you might be offended by my words though I truly do not mean to offend anyone.

Q: Can I comment on your entries?
A: Yes. I always welcome interaction from other human beings.

Q: I've read your blog and I don't think it should be rated XGC. Why did you rate it that way?
A: I rated it that way just in case. I don't know for sure what would be considered XGC or not, but I would prefer to rate it higher and have fewer people reading than rate it lower and have it be deemed inappropriate for that rating.

Q: I don't see you writing anything new. Do you only use W.com as a blog?
A: Yes and no. It is definitely my blog, but I also use it as a depository for my writing. I've posted a lot of old things and written a couple of new things, but I haven't actually been focusing on my writing.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Jewell

Mar 26, 2019 at 3:03pm
In response to "Invalid Entry"

I do write more when I have my earbuds in and music playing. I just really have trouble with trying to figure out where to begin. Getting started is always so difficult for me. I always want to start at the very beginning, but I never know where that really is so I’m hesitant. Does that make sense?

Sorji

Mar 26, 2019 at 7:47am
In response to "Invalid Entry"

Sometimes that happens to me too. It might mean you're just distracted. I have an office where I can write at my desk in peace, but usually I end up writing in the living room. I just change the tv from a show to Pandora or sometimes I just turn it off so that I can better concentrate on what I am trying to get written. If I'm at school and have a cancelled class, I find somewhere to sit, plug in my headphones, turn on Pandora, and that helps me write. That sort of creates my writing space wherever I am. Maybe that's what you need, a literal or figurative writing space to help you focus.

Jewell

Mar 26, 2019 at 1:07am
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It's more like "sit with the laptop on my lap for an hour while I watch tv" than writing anymore. That's the worst part. I'm not dedicated to it anymore. Years ago, writing was my sanctuary in a bad relationship. Now that I'm in a better place in my life, writing is harder for me.

Sorji

Mar 25, 2019 at 9:33pm
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If you can only write for ten minutes, then write for those ten minutes every day. You'll get a little further along every time you do it.

Jim Hall

Jul 16, 2018 at 8:14pm
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Jot down your ideas and any "visions" of a scene. Don't worry at this poin where it belongs in the story. That will work out in the end.

Also "interview" your characters like a newspaper reporter or magazine journalist might rather that trudging through a list of fill in the blank questions like name, where were you born, what do you like to do, etc.

By interviewing your characters and having them "answer" you, you begin to get an idea of their voice and speech patterns. You also have the advantage of being creative and getting the creative juices flowing.

It's worked for me. At the very least you know more about your character and you've done some creative writing. Just a thought...

Jim

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Jewell

Apr 8, 2017 at 9:30pm
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Thanks, Charlie ~

. It's only within the last few years that I feel like my work hasn't been meaningful. I think that happens a lot when you're in the medical field. "Burn out" is a dangerous thing for someone who does what I do and, honestly, I wish I could do something else. I'd feel guilty if I changed jobs for a multitude of reasons so I stick where I am. It's hard on my mind.

Charlie ~

Apr 5, 2017 at 10:53pm
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Sorry to hear that you're having a rough week! I can see why you're feeling so frustrated and angry, given the recent changes in your work schedule. It's hard when you're spending so much time working and it's not something you find meaningful or enjoyable. I hope your week gets better!

Jewell

Feb 13, 2017 at 10:45am
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To be honest, I know I'm a very selfish person so I'm trying not to be selfish. My first nature is "if it's not gonna help me get mine, then go to hell." In the interest of being a good person, I usually try not to do that.

🌕 HuntersMoon

Feb 13, 2017 at 10:07am
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@ Jewell Just read the title

It's OK to be "selfish," to meet your own needs. Just write "Stop - It's Sunday" on your hand and whenever she wants to cross the line you've drawn, just hold up you hand ... and smile

Jewell

Feb 13, 2017 at 10:02am
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I can add that to the mountain of books that I've already got to finish. So many books, too lazy to read them all!

#82. Rambling: Job, Friends, & Writing
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#81. My Writing
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#80. Healing Well
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#79. New Changes
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#78. Relationships
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#77. Update-ish
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#76. Improving
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#75. 06 NOV 2017
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#74. 29 OCT 2017
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#73. 10 October 2017
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#72. 21 August 2017
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#71. More Rough Times
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#70. Rambling Again
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#69. Exhaustion
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#68. Limerence
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#67. I'm Alive
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#66. Depressed & Exhausted
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#65. YouTube
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#64. Bad Week Already
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#63. Exposition?
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#62. Bad Days
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#61. My Lack of History
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#60. Eating, Reading, & Writing
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#59. Storms
ID #905914 entered on March 3, 2017 at 10:01am

#58. Fanfiction
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#57. Role-Playing
ID #905003 entered on February 19, 2017 at 6:19pm

#56. Quiet Time
ID #904515 entered on February 12, 2017 at 11:27pm

#55. I Need Advice
ID #904073 entered on February 6, 2017 at 9:40am

#54. Vacation
ID #904009 entered on February 5, 2017 at 1:00pm

#53. Writing & Reading
ID #903513 entered on January 30, 2017 at 6:46am

#52. Politics and Depression
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#51. Writing
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#50. I Voted
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#49. Breakdown
ID #896183 entered on November 1, 2016 at 9:39am

#48. Vacation
ID #895967 entered on October 30, 2016 at 6:17am

#47. Short Blurble
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#46. Sneaky-Sneak
ID #893313 entered on October 1, 2016 at 4:18am

#45. Fifteen Pounds Down
ID #892438 entered on September 18, 2016 at 3:25am

#44. Working Out
ID #888949 entered on August 1, 2016 at 6:36am

#43. The Cycle of Religion
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#42. Orlando
ID #884503 entered on June 13, 2016 at 3:15am

#41. A Blog Review
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#40. The Imperfect Ones
ID #882760 entered on May 22, 2016 at 12:45pm

#39. Friday the 13th
ID #882084 entered on May 14, 2016 at 6:03am

#38. I've Given Up
ID #881527 entered on May 7, 2016 at 6:28am

#37. Two Months Sick
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#36. PMS
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#35. WTMR Prompt
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#34. Ugh. Sick Again.
ID #873099 entered on February 9, 2016 at 12:33pm

#33. Sunday Night
ID #872293 entered on February 1, 2016 at 8:31am

#32. Feeling Beter
ID #872197 entered on January 31, 2016 at 9:05am

#31. Feeling Crazy
ID #871702 entered on January 25, 2016 at 10:33am

#30. A Bad Week
ID #863492 entered on October 20, 2015 at 9:57am

#29. Feeling Restless
ID #862648 entered on October 12, 2015 at 7:26am

#28. Freaking Out & Weirded Out
ID #862404 entered on October 10, 2015 at 12:53am

#27. Bills
ID #861725 entered on October 4, 2015 at 9:45am

#26. Avoidance
ID #860340 entered on September 18, 2015 at 10:45am

#25. Role Playing Games
ID #852167 entered on June 22, 2015 at 7:08am

#24. Talking Heads
ID #851206 entered on June 8, 2015 at 1:06am

#23. I Need Therapy
ID #851152 entered on June 7, 2015 at 5:54am

#22. So Tired
ID #849731 entered on May 18, 2015 at 4:08am

#21. Hard Times
ID #848241 entered on April 28, 2015 at 8:12am

#20. Rehashing Old Feelings
ID #846218 entered on April 8, 2015 at 12:06pm

#19. Meh...
ID #839624 entered on January 27, 2015 at 8:15am

#18. One of those days...
ID #836712 entered on December 20, 2014 at 7:37am

#17. Loneliness
ID #836371 entered on December 16, 2014 at 9:32am

#16. An Experiment
ID #835493 entered on December 6, 2014 at 7:12am

#15. Eh, A Month. Sorry.
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#14. Progress
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#13. Avoiding My Blog
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#12. An Epiphany
ID #828257 entered on September 16, 2014 at 9:53am

#11. Surgery Went Well
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#10. A Wonderful Day
ID #824808 entered on August 9, 2014 at 1:52am

#9. Stop reminding me!
ID #823424 entered on July 24, 2014 at 3:24am

#8. Isolation
ID #821918 entered on July 7, 2014 at 2:50am

#7. A Hospital Trip
ID #821034 entered on June 28, 2014 at 6:07am

#6. My Obsession
ID #819766 entered on June 15, 2014 at 9:38am

#5. Hope.
ID #819494 entered on June 12, 2014 at 8:52am

#4. Breaking Down
ID #819035 entered on June 8, 2014 at 2:05am

#3. A Bundle of Nerves
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#2. Schedules
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#1. Anxiety
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