Hi everyone!

This my journal, where I write 150 words a day, every day. I write on all sorts of topics, from my daily life to little quirks of my personality to my opinions on things.

I'm going to go back and make all my entries friends-only soon, but I'll leave a few entries open in case you want a sample of my writing.

If you're interested in reading, whether I know you in person or you just came across this randomly, I'd be glad to add you. Just leave a comment on this entry and tell me who you are and/or how you found it, and I'll add you to my friends list.

For those of you who are friends of mine in real life and don't want to get a LJ account, I can still friend you if you have an OpenID account.

Thanks!

Marla

I wasn’t close to Simon – I don’t think I’d ever actually talked to him – but it was still a horrible shock to hear that he had passed away. I saw akimova’s post first thing this morning and immediately thought, “phoinos? Naw, couldn’t be THAT Simon...” and then went on AMA and saw that it was true. I never heard anything but good things about him, and from all his comments I could gather he was an incredible kind and caring person; also, that he loved Liza very much. My heart just aches for her and for his family.

It scares me, too. I’ve never lost anyone close to me, and things like this always remind me how suddenly people can be lost. I know it’ll happen someday, and so I do my best not to dwell on it. But in the meantime... just so you know, I love you guys. <3 (150)

I’ve been writing today, and it made me wonder something.

A lot of times when I’m reading books (this applies moreso to sci-fi/fantasy than to other genres), the characters get themselves into situations where I can’t see an escape. Most of the time, they DO escape, using something mentioned earlier in the book, or some other character, or SOME means that I never would have thought of – but it always makes perfect sense.

When I get my characters into predicaments, sometimes I really have to stretch my imagination to get them out again, and sometimes the means are kind of dubious. Which makes me think I’m doing it wrong – do good writers take some element earlier in the story and think, “Aha! This will be the perfect way to get them out of a situation!” and THEN come up with the predicament?

Maybe I need to start thinking like that. (150)

I’m not much of a TV person. I used to watch more when I was younger, but these days I barely watch anything. Occasionally hockey games, but that’s about it. I suppose I’d rather spend the time on my computer – I enjoy being able to talk to people while I’m passing time, and since I don’t have a laptop, TV isn’t an option.

My friends whose house and dog I’m looking after have their TV on all the time. I came over for dinner earlier in the week and while we had dinner the TV was on, in full view from the table. They didn’t pay any attention to it, but I find it really distracting. When I got here the other night, the TV was on even though no one was home – I figure it’s so the dog doesn’t feel so lonely. It still seems strange to me, though. (150)

I thought I’d copy bobbert_ and write a little about me for all you newcomers.

My name is Marla. I’m 22, and I live in Ontario, Canada. I’m half Japanese and half Canadian, and I’m proud of my heritage. I’m currently attending the Ontario Institute for Audio Recording Technology for audio engineering, and I love it. I have my Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario. I’m hoping to go into film sound when I finish school this year.

I’m a geek. I love music – I play the piano and sing. I’m always at my computer, and I love video games. I love to read and write. But I also enjoy being social and I like sports, especially hockey and volleyball.

I started writing 100 words a day a year ago just as an exercise in creativity and have since moved up to 150 words.

So... that’s me. :) (150)

Edit: Okay, this makes it more than 150, but if anyone wants to know anything else about me, feel free to ask. :)

So many people say they hate Valentine’s Day because it’s over-commercialized, and because they don’t feel there should be a day that they need to prove their love – it should happen year round.

They have a point, I guess. But while those are both true, one doesn’t NEED to spend a lot of money for Valentine’s Day. As long as something thoughtful is done, it’s enough. And while yes, you should show your love year round, it’s always nice to have an excuse to go out for dinner or do something special. So I’ve never had an issue with the holiday. I like it.

I also don’t get depressed if I don’t have a boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. I’m spending tomorrow (today) in labs and studying. Oh well, no big deal. Instead, I’ll show my love to my friends by doing something nice for them, if I get a chance. (150)