tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36363845708345016312024-03-05T00:38:05.462-05:00AléatoireRandom rantings and ramblings. =)Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-8400121316426304932012-02-13T17:38:00.003-05:002012-02-13T17:45:07.340-05:00Hook, Line & Sinker Blogfest!Hey all! Long time no post, huh? Haha, anyway, here is my post for Justin's "Hook, Line & Sinker" Blogfest today! =D<br /><br /><3 Tara<br /><br /><br /> Oh! --- The sound of it. The record checking in the corner and the grain of the music as the orchestra played. A perfect sound; just glorious. The floor skips out from beneath my feet as I twirl around, my partner, a broom in reality, my love in thought, guides me along to the step of the beat. Sinatra’s voice is a dim, lovely whisper in my ear as I drift away.<br /><br /> We’re together again. His smile is sweet, endearing, as he holds me close. Nothing else matters, the war is in the past, and he is home with me. The music guides us, we let it take us. He spins me out and is there to catch me when I return. Laughter surrounds us, fusing with the music; there is not a care in the world anymore. Things are just the way they should have stayed. It is like he never left. As if the war never happened. He did not stop loving me; he is no different from my memory. The merriment in his eyes, the secret in his smile---it is all the same.<br /><br /> We skip, my skirt catching around our legs and we laugh as we sway to catch ourselves. He leans in and pecks a quick kiss on my cheek. The heat rushes to my cheeks and he brushes my hair out of my face before he guides me to the music once more. Yes, it is perfect.<br /><br />The horns trill on the last note and he twirls me out once more. I stumble on his feet and only just manage to catch myself. I look down, embarrassed, but the straws need no apology. I look up, breath caught in my chest. His face is gone again, the dream is over.<br /><br /> The band, it’s done, the only thing left is the clicking of the point against the center of the vinyl. I lean the broom against the wall and cross the floor to fix it. I flip the record over and reset it for the next side. A knock, heavy on the door, interrupts me. I move into the hall and check the curtain. A tall man stands on the porch. I pull the door open. His dark suit is clean-brushed and he tugs at his cuffs before handing me an envelope. The address on it frightens me. It is not from him, it is from the capitol. Tears collect on my lashes and I look up at the man. He is disgruntled, avoiding my gaze as he clears his throat.<br /><br /> “Madam, it is my deepest regret to inform you that---“<br /><br /> I hear him no more. The letter in my hands is too much. It is heavy, pulling me down, though I remain upright in the doorway. Frozen. Frozen with fear. Fear to acknowledge it. I shake my head, the tears slipping down my cheeks.<br /><br />Sinatra’s voice is soft again, the record starting up, swirling through the window to the world outside, where I am trapped with a stranger and an iron letter in my hands. A hand touches my arm and I jump. The man before me is finished speaking. He offers me his kerchief and I take it absently. The tears in my eyes don’t bother me. I loved him, after all. He tips his hat, and draws away. The heat of his fingers is gone and I am nothing but a cold shell in the warm sunshine and all I can wonder is what to do next.Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-67901981893281765662011-09-20T14:40:00.004-04:002011-09-20T14:47:21.963-04:00FillerSo, I'm sitting in the hallway waiting for class to start in a few hours and I thought that I would do a post. Yay for some free time.<br /><br />Five classes is really a lot of work, more than I thought, but I'm really enjoying the fact that I can be busy. I don't like to just sit around, often, and do nothing. I like to be doing something.<br /><br />Anyway, I've been making some awesome progress on my book and I think that I can finally be done this revision by at least next month and that is so exciting. I honestly wasn't expecting it to take me all summer and some more time than that, but I think that the revisions that I have made are the best by far, so far. =) That makes me really happy when I think about it. Really what bums me out about it is that it's taken me this long to write this. Of course, I should expect this by now, after having it be my main project for almost 6 years now, I think.<br /><br />Well, I am off to do some more writing until classes and stuff starts. Later!<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-58775232615356590242011-09-06T21:39:00.007-04:002011-09-06T21:53:19.169-04:00The Start of a New School Year. =)Hello all!<br /><br />So, I realize that I haven't done this in a while. Tonight I found this really cool website. My friend had posted about it on Facebook (ah, yes, Facebook =P). It's called <a href="http://www.skinnyties.com/">SkinnyTies.com</a> and they sell nothing but (that's right) Skinny Ties!<br /><br />Despite the fact that I am a girl does not mean this isn't cool to me. I enjoy wearing the occasional skinny time with a nice blouse and possible v-sweater vest thrown over top for extra flair.<br /><br />If you, also, enjoy skinny ties, I suggest that you check this out, too.<br /><br />Today, anyway, I had my first class of the semester, and our professor let us out a whole half hour early. That was nice, but I was kind of bummed about that, too. Oh well. I have the class again on Thursday.<br /><br />Well, for now, ta-ta!<br /><br />-Tara<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVj_rO2JBXIttrtzCdrwtHx6GL1TS_dczCTocAnpX4DBifK54tiYmdLR9-QfoQCfBfU7zv9T-BOPW3ezk3cXGDgCO8Md7rAVZPy3DdyErOGZM6Cd78Tpu6cTIoOJNpyvTUpnINJexVQBk/s1600/OuranHighSchoolHostClub01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVj_rO2JBXIttrtzCdrwtHx6GL1TS_dczCTocAnpX4DBifK54tiYmdLR9-QfoQCfBfU7zv9T-BOPW3ezk3cXGDgCO8Md7rAVZPy3DdyErOGZM6Cd78Tpu6cTIoOJNpyvTUpnINJexVQBk/s320/OuranHighSchoolHostClub01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649429365666226098" /></a><br /><br />(P.S. Disclaimer: I don't own the Ouran pictures that I post. They strictly belong to the creator of the manga, Bisco Hatori. =D )Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-41175020735868966502011-09-02T22:08:00.003-04:002011-09-02T22:16:53.004-04:00100thHello!
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<br />First off, this is my 100th post. How exciting. =D
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<br />Okay, now on to business. I've only just remembered that I said that I would post today. Lately, I have been watching the BBC television series "Merlin". Actually, that is mostly all that I did today. I've just finished the second season tonight and just found out that the DVDs aren't available for streaming through Netflix. -sigh- Oh well. Eventually, I will get to watch the rest of the seasons.
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<br />So, that's it for now. The series is great. I love it. I think it's a great twist on an old, favorite Arthurian legend of mine. =)
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<br />I'll post again soon. Onward with great writing and inspiration, my friends! =D
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<br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-51090601750994327242011-08-31T23:44:00.003-04:002011-08-31T23:48:24.883-04:00Last Day of August, 2011Hello everyone.
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<br />So, despite some area flooding due to Hurricane Irene, all is well. =D
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<br />I am moving forward with my book and have started a new WiP for a small writing group that I have joined. It's exciting, I think. I'm not quite sure where this new WiP will go, but I'll find out eventually, right? Haha!
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<br />Well, anyway, I'm going to get going now. I will post again Friday! =D
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<br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-69165137275651179982011-08-28T14:29:00.004-04:002011-08-28T14:33:51.920-04:00Hurricane IreneI am okay. The hurricane brought a lot of water and my backyard is flooded. We lost power last night around 8:30p and regained it around 11a this morning. Winds are slow but strong when they gust. I wonder if any of our tall pine trees will fall. In case of another power outage due to wind, or possible more rain, Dad is making beef jerky with our slightly new de-humidifier. Yum.
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<br />Well, I just wanted to give you all an update. I am fine. Also, Justin from <a href="http://jwparente.blogspot.com/">"In My Write Mind"</a> is fine, too. He visited me on Friday night, which I really liked. =)
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<br />Everyone, please take care!
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<br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-35989727432925566242011-08-15T21:10:00.003-04:002011-08-15T21:17:04.073-04:00Rain!So, it's been raining since yesterday, I think. I say I think because I wasn't home yesterday. I was in MD. My family drove down there to pick me up and bring me back home. The car ride took hours. The rain was pouring down and visibility was "eh" for quite some time. Here at home, roads are flooded, collapsing and bridges are washing away. Yeah.
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<br />Oh yeah. Where I am, it's been declared a "State of Emergency". And it's still raining....until the weekend, apparently.
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<br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-12755170011039523572011-08-09T11:51:00.003-04:002011-08-09T11:58:31.688-04:00"The Book of Three" by Lloyd AlexanderSo, about three weeks ago, roughly, I was at the Book Mobile. The Book Mobile is a great way to get books during the summer. It's a library on wheels and frequents three places around my house so I can easily find them and acquire books to read. Plus, if they don't have a book that I am looking for, I can ask them to find it and they will hold it for me until they return on their next 2 week cycle.
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<br />Anyway, the last time I was in the bus they drive around in, I came across the Lloyd Alexander books in his Prydain series. Who knows what that series is? Come on, they made a Disney movie out of it. Well, if you don't know, that's okay. It's the Black Cauldron. And, as I was looking at the book titled, "The Black Cauldron", I realized that I've never read the series, only seen the movie version of it. So, I decided to take out all five books and read it. However, they didn't have a couple of the books, including the first one, which is "The Book of Three". But that's okay, because last week when they came back, they had the books on hold for me and my Mom picked them up while I was working.
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<br />So now I am reading the first book in the Prydain series and it is pretty good. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good new read. Of course, I'm only four chapters in, I believe. The main character is, of course, Taran. I always liked him. Hm....I wonder why. Well, later! =D
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<br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-77167434579132748222011-08-08T20:53:00.003-04:002011-08-08T21:14:25.564-04:00AuthorsHey everyone,
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<br />So, I just wanted to share a short list of some of my favorite authors with all of you. They aren't in any particular order, like "most favorite" to "okay", they're just listed as is.
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<br />-<a href="http://www.literature.org/authors/baum-l-frank/">Frank L. Baum</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.gailcarsonlevine.com/">Gail Carson Levine</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.ridleypearson.com/">Ridley Pearson</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.davebarry.com/">Dave Barry</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.scholastic.com/corneliafunke/bio.htm">Cornelia Funke</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.jkrowling.com/">J.K. Rowling</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.tolkien-online.com/">J.R.R. Tolkien</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.redwallabbey.com/">Brian Jacques</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.rickriordan.com/home.aspx">Rick Riordan</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.alagaesia.com/">Christopher Paolini</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.lemonysnicket.com/">Lemoney Snicket</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.edbakerbooks.com/">E.D. Baker</a>
<br />-<a href="http://www.septimusheap.com/">Angie Sage</a>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-89317643087227370242011-08-04T18:46:00.003-04:002011-08-04T19:02:10.773-04:00Best Friend's Guest PostHello one and all!<br /><br />I'm going to talk about something I haven't in a while---my book. Progress has been going well. If you remember, I had mentioned that I was starting a revision of my first book. Halfway through said revision, after typing chapter outlines, I realized that I didn't like those outlines, so I restarted my revision, and went into the second one. Now, I really do like how the story is moving. It's going much quicker, I like the character development, and I'm fleshing out where I think it was missing some information.<br /><br />Now, I'm going to randomly pass my netbook over to my best friend, Teresa, so that she can type herself up a nice guest entry---not that she knows anything about that. Haha! Here we go.....<br /><br />-Tara<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">This Space Reserved For Teresa:</span><br /><br />um.. hi haha this is my first time doing this, so hello to anyone who reads this! My name is Teresa and I'm BEST friends with tara. we've been friends for a while now and we are more like sisters then friends haha.. shes awesome. I live <span style="font-style:italic;">near Tara</span> and work at the <span style="font-style:italic;">nearby</span> Mall.. Not the greatest job in the world but it'll do! Right now im eating Chicken Parm that <span style="font-style:italic;">her</span> Papa made so obviously it's amazing since he's the best cook i know. So I guess this is it, so goodbye world. =) btw I love Mark <3Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-31467663819717478022011-08-03T18:28:00.000-04:002011-08-03T18:30:22.193-04:00So, I've missed another chance yet again to return the book I've been reading back to the Book Mobile. I was really trying to finish it before the Book Mobile left around 2:30p today, but I was babysitting and the kids were kind of distracting. But that's fine. They are adorable children and I don't mind spending time with them. =) I'll just keep the book for another two weeks. It will be fine, as long as I return it eventually.<br /><br />Good news, I've finally caught up with typing everything I've written! I'll post more later. I'm about to run out of my Wi-Fi since I'm in the car.Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-37012891645601376082011-08-02T21:38:00.004-04:002011-08-02T21:51:18.582-04:00Netbook =DI'm so pleased. I bought myself a netbook last night from Best Buy. It's very cute. The color was listed as "Raspberry". It's a <a href="http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/1783/1783123_sa.jpg">pink plaid</a>, very interesting. At first, I was a bit "eh" on the color, but it's grown on me. Very cute.<br /><br />Anyway, this means that I can start posting more often again because I don't have to share the desktop computer anymore. Yay! Very happy about that one. I'm going to try and set myself to a schedule. I'm going to mostly try and post Mondays-Thursdays, unless my upcoming school schedule should alter that, I will switch to Wednesdays-Saturdays, or something like that. I will figure it out.<br /><br />So, being the Disney dork that I am, I am super excited for the premier of "<a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Phineas-and-Ferb-Across-the-2nd-Dimension-trailer.png">Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension</a>", which airs this Fridays!<br /><br />And, last Friday, I returned home in time to watch the premier of "<a href="http://retreadingpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Thundercat-logo.jpg">Thundercats</a>". I was so excited that they are re-booting it. The storyline has changed a bit, but the animation is way better and the characters seem to be getting more development than what I remember. They are also much younger than the original 1980s show. All in all, I look forward to the new story arc with interest. =)<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-74407731046856098582011-07-30T20:03:00.003-04:002011-07-30T20:09:07.724-04:00More Excuses..... =PFirst off, I want to thank <a href="http://nocucumbersandwiches.wordpress.com/">Kelly</a> for the sketch she drew me a while back.<br /><br />Second, I want to let <a href="http://itsinthebookde.blogspot.com/">Dawn</a> know that I will be posting the sketch that I am doing for her, sometime this week. Sorry for the delay.<br /><br />Lastly, this was just an update. How sad. T-T Work is keeping me very busy, but, I have been invited to join a Writing Group, by Kelly, once school starts back up, so, I am looking forward to that. I hope that everyone's summer has gone well so far and that everyone has gotten a chance to get a good amount of writing in. =]<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-83662814170137669242011-07-17T19:48:00.005-04:002011-07-17T19:56:44.133-04:00Author: Jane YolenIt's really incredible to be able to work at a bookstore, because when you aren't busy, you can look up more books to read. Today, I decided to research the author of a book that I am currently reading, "Sword of the Rightful King", by Mrs. <a href="http://janeyolen.com/">Jane Yolen</a>. The book is very interesting so far, following the tale of Arthur and Merlin, but with a twist. It's just, I haven't gotten to the twist yet, but the back of the book says that there will be one. I will just keep reading it.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm digressing. I found a few new books by her that I was interested in, and, in fact, one of those books is coming out next month, titled: "Sister Light, Sister Dark". That seemed very good and once our store has it, I will look into it. =D<br /><br />-Tara =)Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-26403438506722037092011-07-13T18:56:00.005-04:002011-07-17T19:56:08.250-04:00*Insert Random Title Here* =PHey everyone. I'm sorry about not posting much after my blogfest. I have been babysitting most of the weeks and and we've been doing some work aroune the house. Plus, my laptop is still "broken", so I have to share our family computer with my brothers and parents. So, it's a challenge. =P<br /><br />Ok, enough with the excuses. I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm still here. I will try posting more again this weekend.<br /><br />Anyway, I am excited for tomorrow night because Part 2 of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is coming out, and I have already bought my ticket for the premiere midnight showing. When I bought my ticket, the lady who sold it to me told me to show up early because they had already sold 650 tickets, and that was on Monday! Well, anyway, I think that it will be good and that I will yhave fun at my friend's Harry Potter-themed party before we go to the movie. Being blonde, she suggested that I dress up as Luna, so, maybe I will. =P<br /><br />Well, I will post again sometime soon. If I can. =)<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-5942619816545827182011-06-26T18:37:00.004-04:002011-06-26T18:49:05.563-04:00The Winners!!!I'm so sorry that I took forever to do this! My schedule just got really busy! XD<br /><br />So, only four of those that signed up actually did the contest, XD. I didn't think that it would be fair if three of you got something and the fourth person didn't, so, I included the fourth person in my drawing that I did through <a href="http://www.textmechanic.com/Random-Line-Picker.html">Text Mechanic</a>. Here is the winner order:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. Tessa @ <a href="http://tessasblurb.blogspot.com/">Tessa's Blurb</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Rohki @ <a href="http://nocucumbersandwiches.wordpress.com/">No Cucumber Sandwiches</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Charlie @ <a href="http://charlie-quillen.blogspot.com/2011/06/muse-ic-writing-blogfest.html">Life Happens</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Dawn @ <a href="http://itsinthebookde.blogspot.com/">It's in the Book</a></div><br />Now, since I didn't originally have a choice for fourth place, I came up with the idea that Dawn could have a choice of the following two options:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-A review of the first chapter in one of your WiPs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-OR-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1-2 character sketches of characters in your WiP.</div><br />Dawn, please let me know, when you can, which of those two options you would like. =D<br /><br />Congratulations to all! =D<br /><br />-Tara!Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-70066552803700811162011-06-18T22:38:00.007-04:002011-06-18T23:31:32.936-04:00Entry for the Blogfest! =DAlright, so, here goes my awesome post for today, completely typed up just now:<br /><br /><br />She glanced at him. His hair was brushed back, his glasses resting on the tip of his nose. He had pulled out a photo album and they had spent the past two hours reminiscing. Cassidy sipped at her tea and set the cool mug down on the coffee table. She folded her hands in her lap and smiled.<br /><br />"That was fun, but it's getting late. I have work in the morning." She stood up, as did he. "Thank you for inviting me over, Blake."<br /><br />He chuckled. "You don't have to say your good-byes here, Cassie. Let me walk you to the door, at least."<br /><br />She glanced over at it. It seemed so far away. She hesitated, looking down at the photos again and then back to him. "Okay."<br /><br />They reached the door in four, easy strides. Blake opened the door and cast a look outside. It was raining. He grabbed his umbrella, leaning in the corner by the door. He held it outside and opened it.<br /><br />"How about to your car instead?" He grinned and stepped outside, holding up the umbrella and held out his hand to her.<br /><br />She stepped out, without his help. "Thanks."<br /><br />Thunder cracked overhead as she reached in her purse for her keys. She sighed and unlocked her door. Blake bumped his shoulder against hers.<br /><br />"So," he said. He coughed to clear his throat. "I was thinking."<br /><br />"That was never good."<br /><br />A pathetic smile slipped across his lips. "That hurt. I've changed."<br /><br />"I'm sure you have." She pointed to his house. "I mean, just look at what you bought. It's so simple. You've learned to cut back on your spending to be an efficient adult."<br /><br />"Cass, I was wondering if we could do this again," Blake said. "I've missed you, you know? It's been a long time."<br /><br />"Yeah," her voice drifted off. She avoided his eyes. "It was nice, but I couldn't meet with you again."<br /><br />"Cass, honest, I've changed." Blake shut her door. "Please?"<br /><br />She stared at her car and then looked at him, a look of irritation crossing her pleasant features. "No."<br /><br />"Cass, I don't understand. Why are you so mad at me? What did I do?"<br /><br />"Nothing."<br /><br />"Well, I must have. Ever since graduation, you never spoke to me. Now you're back here and you agreed to see me tonight. I thought that you might give me another chance. I was hoping that you would explain to me what it is that I did."<br /><br />Cassidy studied him. Blake had never been one to be so persistent. His eyes were filled with a concerned light and his hair was sliding into his face from the rain. He seemed so, truly...confused. She sighed.<br /><br />"You didn't do anything."<br /><br />"I must have!" he insisted.<br /><br />"Listen to me, Blake. I'm telling you straight to your face. You didn't do anything. Nothing. Okay? Now, please, I have to go."<br /><br />"You can't go," Blake complained.<br /><br />"Why not?"<br /><br />"Because! I don't know what you mean." He grabbed her hand. She looked away. "Cass, please."<br /><br />"No."<br /><br />"No what?"<br /><br />"I don't want to hear it. I don't want to listen to your excuses." She pushed him away and felt the cool rain fall over her. She clutched her keys tight in her hand. "I don't care anymore."<br /><br />Blake stared at her. The umbrella lay, forgotten, on the ground between them. "Cass, I-"<br /><br />"You what?"<br /><br />"Whatever it is that I did, I'm sorry."<br /><br />"I forgave you some time ago, Blake."<br /><br />"Then why are you still mad?"<br /><br />"It's difficult." She opened her car door and glanced at him. "You broke my heart, Blake."<br /><br />"How?" He tried to open her door, but she had locked it. He peered into her window, her face blurred by the rain. "Cass! How?" He knocked on her window and the engine revved to life. He pulled at her handle. "Cass, open your door, please! Cass!" His grip tightened on the handle to her door as she began to back into the road. "Cass, I won't let go. I've waited a long time for you to show back up in my life. I won't let you go so easy this time." Her car stopped at the edge of his driveway and the lights and engine died. He watched her slump down against her wheel and hit her hands against the dashboard. She opened her door and glared at him, her tears mixing with the rain.<br /><br />"I left because you didn't do anything, okay?" she shouted angrily. "You said you loved me, Blake. You said that we would be together forever and you didn't do anything about it. That night, at graduation, after we were done everything, do you remember what happened?"<br /><br />"I drove you home, Cass. I drove you home and I did what I always had. I kissed you and told you that I loved you."<br /><br />"Exactly. It was rubbish."<br /><br />"Rubbish? It was not. I was sincere, as always."<br /><br />"What happened the next day, Blake?"<br /><br />"Your family moved and you stopped talking to me." Blake leaned over her.<br /><br />"Right. We moved. I left. And after you told me we could stay together."<br /><br />"What was I supposed to do, Cass? I mean, I didn't want you to leave, but what was I supposed to do?"<br /><br />"You didn't ask me to stay."<br /><br />Anger lit his eyes. "If you wanted to stay, then you should have, Cassidy!"<br /><br />She sobbed into her hands and shook her head. "But, you didn't ask me to stay, Blake. I had no reason to stay. We weren't engaged, or anything, so, I had to go."<br /><br />"Oh." He knelt down and cupped his hand under her chin, lifting her head to look into her eyes. "That's what you meant when you said that I did nothing, isn't it?" He took her silence as her answer. Blake stood up. "You're leaving at the end of the week, aren't you?"<br /><br />"Unless you stop me," she said, a faint smile hinting at the corners of her mouth. "My flight is at seven in the morning. You'll have to get up early to catch me, Blake."<br /><br />He sighed, a grin spreading across his mouth. He held his hand out to her. "I'll have to think about it. Your car died, didn't it? Come back inside with me, Cass."<br /><br />"I have work in the morning, I have to go, Blake."<br /><br />"Nope. I can't let you out of my sight until after your flight has left."<br /><br />Her face fell and her racing heart slowed with the depression that started to filter in. "Ah."<br /><br />"Cass, I have to be honest with you. There is no way that I will be able to get up that early in the morning to catch you before your flight, but, I've missed you too much and I want you to stay with me. So, as a precautionary measure, you'll just have to stay here so I can't lose you again." He laughed lightly. "I mean, if you think that you can handle living with a slob like me."<br /><br />"You're an idiot, Blake."<br /><br />He leaned over and kissed her cheek before he opened the door to his house. "So it seems."<br /><br />-----<br /><br />So, the song that I used was:<br /><br />"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSBuK0R3zxk&feature=fvwrel">Another Heart Calls</a>" by The All-American Rejects" (For a video without people acting to the song, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDMvJhJu1OM">here</a>.). Personally, I'm not quite sure that my post corresponds with the song very well, and I'm not sure that I like my entry either. I think it's weird. XD<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-26345553894041585652011-06-16T14:37:00.009-04:002011-06-16T15:00:10.864-04:00Totally Slacking!Well, I did a horrid job of writing another post after I was done work the other day (two days ago? EDIT: It was really 4 days ago! O-o). Meh. My apologies, if you were looking forward to something.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I will be posting my sketch of a new cover for the book of my selection for a blogfest that I signed up for about a week ago, I think. And, then, on Saturday, I will be posting my post for my own blogfest, which I have yet to write yet. I will most likely sit here and listen to music and type something random for my post. Yes, most likely. =P<br /><br />Other than that, there is nothing really special going on today, post-wise. For me, anyway. I have work in about 2 hours, or so. I have to go in for three hours and mull about the bookshelves. I wonder if I should look forward to that. Eh. Maybe I will get some good story plotting done. Maybe. Or, I could talk to people. =P<br /><br />Last night, I had a treat to go to the <a href="http://www.thepopshopusa.com/">Pop Shop</a>, simply because I was in that area. It was featured on an episode of "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" (if that was the title of the show) on <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/">Food Network</a>! My meal was very delicious. Make sure to check out their link.<br /><br />Also, if you are a fan of the game: "The Legend of Zelda" and a fan of Mr. Robbin Williams, as am I, then I think that you would really like to see the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bINUfbLV_0M">commercial</a> that he did and then check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6oYMtqZk4Y">video</a> he made, to explain the commercial. =P All in all, as a true fan, I am super excited just for the game, and, if I manage to get my hands on the 3DS (not that there is anything wrong with my GBA, or my Micro), then, by all means, I will look into obtaining the game for it as well. =DTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-54917348818245167192011-06-12T11:33:00.003-04:002011-06-12T11:37:38.555-04:00"Heigh-Ho! It's Off To Work I Go!" =PSo, I just wanted to say hi before I go into work today. I plan on posting another entry when I get back around 6:30p.<br /><br />You know, working at a bookstore is great. You can get a lot of thinking done because, aside from the cool jazzy/movie soundtrack/random music they play, it's not often that loud. =D<br /><br />-Tara<br /><br />P.S. Please sign up for my blogfest. It starts in just 6 days. Tell your friends about it, too. I'd like to see at least 10 people signed up. =PTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-60497190847564998762011-06-08T20:44:00.012-04:002011-06-12T11:38:55.322-04:00"It's the Muse-ic Writing" Blogfest!Hey Everyone!<div><br /></div><div>So, I've figured out how to celebrate my blogiversary. What better way than to host my very own (and first official) blogfest! Here's what's going to go down:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbTaDxsmKu2HPserBLlaOMLNRgqTkri8kxje3RZwPwJvnb19bJChcgoZFwRTn0GNQiV2_U-iFJ9KrMMyShJt9tycWIfN7pLJOnLDKVXf6jzv4xrO6REKfLLKsmdb2kFbp1fv9dA2vHM-q/s1600/Muse-ic+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbTaDxsmKu2HPserBLlaOMLNRgqTkri8kxje3RZwPwJvnb19bJChcgoZFwRTn0GNQiV2_U-iFJ9KrMMyShJt9tycWIfN7pLJOnLDKVXf6jzv4xrO6REKfLLKsmdb2kFbp1fv9dA2vHM-q/s320/Muse-ic+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616061192034305170" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span">The Rules:</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Pick your favorite track of music (only one) and listen to it as you write a scene.</div><div>-The scene can be about anything, as long as it corresponds with the music.</div><div>-How will we know that it corresponds? Well, you must tell us what song you were listening to when you wrote your scene.</div><div>-Other than that, just have fun with it. =)</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span">The Prizes:</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>As I am not entirely rich, I will not have any money prizes like cash or gift cards and what not. Sorry. However, the prizes will go as follows:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>1st Place:</i> Congratulations! You've just earned yourself a review/edit of your first 4 chapters to your own WiP of your choice.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>2nd Place:</i> Congratulations! You've just earned yourself a review/edit of your first 2 chapters to your own WiP of your choice.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>3rd Place:</i><b> </b>Congratulations! You've just earned yourself a review/edit of your first chapter to your own WiP of your choice.</div><div><br /></div><div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=Aleatoire&postid=09Jun2011"></script></div><div><br /></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-86769770384345957802011-06-07T23:23:00.006-04:002011-06-10T13:55:43.023-04:00Oops! XDSo, I've only just realized that I missed my first year blogiversary by almost 3 weeks! I hardly realized that it has been an entire year since I started my blog and I'm not quite sure that I would have realized if I hadn't gone to check Rosie's blog <a href="http://eastforgreeneyes.blogspot.com/">"East for Green Eyes"</a> and had seen her post about her blogiversary. Now, while I did miss the official one year mark (May 18th) of my blog, there is no reason not to celebrate it. Tomorrow, I will announce my plans for it, so, please check back. =D<div><br /></div><div>-Tara</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-21758174184245268332011-06-07T13:43:00.006-04:002011-06-07T14:39:15.631-04:00Stereo-typedHeroes. Heroines. Sidekicks. Villains. Masterminds. Characters, in general, are important. So, let's focus on them.<br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Heroes:</span></b><br /><br />Most often or not, the hero of a story almost always has one or more of the following characteristics: Strong, Clever, Reliable, Loyal, Quick, Witty, Charming, Skilled, a Fighter, Love-able, Romantic, Haunted (by a dark past), Hopeful (for a better future), Magical, Courageous, etc.<br /><br />The hero is the focus of the story and, mostly, the POV. He knows what he wants and will seek it out, whether it is the noble cause of rescuing a damsel in distress, or saving the world. He is determined to see his fate through to the end and protect those that he loves. Of course, he could be the tormented hero, constantly second-guessing and always judging himself. He always puts himself down and demeans himself to the point where he is anguished and lacking in motivation to continue. Usually, this type of hero will have a sidekick or a lovely heroine to keep him in check.<br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Heroines:</span></b><br /><br />Characteristics of Heroines are usually: Strong-willed, Meek, Crafty, Clever, Wise, Slow-to-anger, Understanding, Caring, Kind, Cute, Beautiful, Intelligent, Tortured, Distressed, Magical, Hopeful, Prepared, etc.<br /><br />The heroine is the focus of her own story and her own POV. She is dauntless and stubborn when it comes to her task and tries not to stray on her journey. She may be willing to help out fellow maidens (probably more than she would like to help men, especially if she is the tortured-type, ie., she was oppressed by a loved one, or harmed, etc.). Depending on the story, her love interest can always include a hero, a sidekick, and on occassion, the villain.<br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Sidekicks:</span></b><br /><br />Characters who will keep the heroes and/or heroines motivated and focused on their cause. They will show their strength only when the hero/heroine needs them most and otherwise will be shadowed by the M.C. until their purpose is called upon again. They are great movers, tending to the plot and making sure that it is seen through to completion, despite the efforts of the villain.<br /><br />Characteristics will include: Noble, Loyal, Dependable, Smart, Cunning, Silver-tongued, Quick-witted, Ready, Comical, etc.<br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Villains/Masterminds:</span></b><br /><br />Usually, these two characters will go hand in hand, if not the same character. They are the darkness that plagues the heroes and the heroines and often find pleasure in the suffering of others. Villains/Masterminds are written to be hated and end up loved just as much as the other characters. Of course, that depends exactly how the author wrote them into the story, because there are some villains that can't be liked.<br /><br />Often sterotypicalized, just as the other three listed above, the Villain/Mastermind can often be found with the following characteristics: Sly, Brilliant, Dark, Tortured, Deviant, Apathetic, Cruel, Miserable, Foul, Detestable, Harsh, etc.Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-40109253845796727462011-06-03T13:34:00.007-04:002011-06-10T13:56:41.216-04:00The Interrupted Blogfest!<a href="http://sashssecrets.blogspot.com/2011/06/blogfest-interrupted.html"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsFbqytFbzftNrS9POQuB2EDmlptdg-rrHcsKoDnkszUegzorBz5A526Rlcco2eKL_fjPQIVzoXpE_g8XK6K8KVLD-mUDGW-yMQtM66s1zvDej40KXhMmzJH6YWDPLquiEI0IrCezTog/s1600/blogfinterr6sm.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsFbqytFbzftNrS9POQuB2EDmlptdg-rrHcsKoDnkszUegzorBz5A526Rlcco2eKL_fjPQIVzoXpE_g8XK6K8KVLD-mUDGW-yMQtM66s1zvDej40KXhMmzJH6YWDPLquiEI0IrCezTog/s1600/blogfinterr6sm.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></a><br /><br />Hello all! I wanted to promote the blogfest of someone that I have very recently just started to follow. It will take place on June 26th, and it will be hosted by Sasha from <a href="http://sashssecrets.blogspot.com/2011/06/blogfest-interrupted.html">Sasha's Secrets</a>, so make sure to check it out if you are interested. =D<br /><br />-TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-70081857152041352602011-06-02T22:05:00.004-04:002011-06-02T22:13:29.685-04:00Travel in WritingTraveling long distances always gives one a good look a perspective, I think. Especially when it comes to writing.<div><br /></div><div>Normally, when I sit down to write or type, and I say that the characters leave one town to get to another city, it doesn't seem to take them no longer than an hour, but it isn't always like that. Major cities are often far apart. Today I drove into a city in PA and then all the way down to NJ. It took a ridiculous amount of time, the ride, I mean. The drive was only about an hour or so, traffic wasn't horrible, but the actual car ride, felt like it took longer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Traveling can be a strain, and while one might not always want to focus on that strain at the exact moment it is taking place in their story, it is a good idea to take into thought that the characters will be exhausted from their travels. They can't go from one place to another in an hour and then be whooping butt or saving damsels in distress. I mean, maybe they can. Maybe they had "Red Bull", or "5Hour Energy" drinks, or something, but most often, wouldn't they be just a tad tired? Wouldn't they like to take a short rest. If not a short rest, if they are instantly attacked upon arrival, are they still up to par? Or, is their "A-game" digressing a bit? It's just something to keep in mind, hm?</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636384570834501631.post-7405867443350171972011-05-28T11:07:00.004-04:002011-05-28T11:28:02.623-04:00In Memory of my Aunt<div>I would like to write something for my aunt, who passed away on Thursday.</div><div><br /></div><div>My Aunt (and she was also my godmother) was a good woman who always seemed to have a smile on her face and a laugh on her lips whenever it was that I saw her. In my eyes she was a great person and a good mom to her kids and I'll miss seeing her around. She was fun and nice and I never felt uncomfortable around her and I'm really going to miss her. I still love her, and I know the suffering that she went through has ended. May she rest in peace.</div><div><br /></div><div><3 Tara</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04478514831738668393noreply@blogger.com0