Friday, November 2, 2012

Cluttered Head


I write because my head is cluttered with random thoughts and ideas; I’d go crazy trying to remember them and so I write a blog for peace of mind (and for cool feedback). 

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 I wrote this for Trifextra Week 40 where are are required to write about why we write in 33 words.

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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Ha! Honest and true. Great post. :)

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    1. lumdog2012November 2, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      Thank you Christine. I couldn't think of anything clever or witty, so I just said what I felt. :)

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  2. Kenya G. JohnsonNovember 2, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I like that ;-)

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    1. lumdog2012November 2, 2012 at 3:36 PM

      Thank you Kenya.

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    2. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 12:10 PM

      Kenya. Your site would take my comment but your piece is lovely. It inspired me.

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  3. GinaNovember 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    So true. I write more down to remember than I ever used to except a calendar. I have an exceptional memory that's fading fast. I liked the simplicity here!

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    1. lumdog2012November 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM

      Yes, as memory fades, the cluttered thoughts increase exponentially! I feel compelled to write stuff down. Thanks Gina.

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  4. CarrieNovember 2, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I think this could apply to all writers :)

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM

      True, it's just more of a necessity as you get older, per Gina's point. Thanks Carrie.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I like this! For me, the blog is also a way to practice writing (mainly because of the cool feedback :))

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 5:53 AM

      The blog is the only thing I have time for so it's my only writing outlet right now. Thanks Janna.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    yeah and you never know what kind of cool stuff is in there till you sort it out.

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 5:55 AM

      So true. I find cool stuff all the time (and junk too!) thanks Steven.

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  7. DraugNovember 2, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I can't say how many times I've scrambled for paper and pen to prevent an idea from being lost in all the clutter of other ideas :)

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 5:57 AM

      Yeah, it's something I do more and more. I use my i phone and then email it to myself. Thanks Draug.

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    2. GinaNovember 3, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      I HATE when that happens as I'm going to bed or sleeping. It freaks me out that it may be lost forever. Weird...

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  8. vivinfranceNovember 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    All of that. Well said.

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  9. UnknownNovember 3, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I like the idea of the cluttered head - I understand it very well.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 3, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    a candid post; i like it :)

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  11. CameronNovember 3, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    So cluttered. I find I really am more focused when I'm writing regularly. Though my house seems to absorb the clutter.... Hmm.

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 12:27 PM

      Ha! Reminds me that no mass disappears. It just exists in another form. My condo experieces the same phenomenon. And yes, writing often helps to focus for me too! Thanks Cameron.

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  12. Whispering ThoughtsNovember 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I like the easy way you put it all.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Hmmm just tried to comment and it told me that I did not own the identity. I just went from the WordPress.com to my own domain. I wonder if that is the problem.

    Anyway, very honest post and I love how you worded it.

    Terri ---- www.finallyawriter.com (just in case it does it again)

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  14. BoNovember 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Terrific and honest. Love it.

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    1. lumdog2012November 3, 2012 at 2:54 PM

      Thank you Bo. We know there are a million reasons to write but this was the first thought that popped into my head.

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  15. GraceNovember 3, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Love this - resonates totally.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    I've found the instant feedback of commenting to be kind of like a drug. I've had to force myself to not publish to my blog the things that I want to try to polish and publish to a wider audience. It's so tempting to get the feedback of our trusted online communities, right? Nice take on the prompt, Lumdog.

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    1. lumdog2012November 4, 2012 at 5:46 AM

      Thanks Trifecta. I don't have any time to write other stuff so right now, it's all about the blog. I guess from your comment that publishers won't accept pieces that have been put up on a blog?

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  17. TMWHickmanNovember 4, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    So very true. This made me smile.

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  18. Tara R.November 4, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    All those voices! I've stopped trying to remember what they tell me. Now, I keep a pad and pen on my night stand for those late night conversations.

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    1. lumdog2012November 4, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      Yep. I do the same thing with my i phone. Thanks Tara.

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  19. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Love me some cool feedback!! That made me smile!

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  20. StephNovember 4, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Well said. Peace of mind, that's for sure. And the cool feedback - what a bonus. Wonderful. I agree.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    i can relate to that! my mind is always a jumble, writing it all down makes it so much easier to comprehend. i wouldn't understand myself otherwise lol. (and kewl feedback is always a plus (; )

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