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A purple Pandacorn plushie (that's a panda crossed with a unicorn. Very rare and only a handful have been spotted in the wild)
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Circle_Something
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I use both. Laptop for internet and writing and desktop for music and other multimedia.
Headphones or earbuds?
Headphones or earbuds?
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The abrupt text tone of my phone, which delivers a message reading: "We tried to deliver your letter on Saturday, but there was a delay. Please go to *insert place where letter is to be picked up* and retrieve your letter". Then when I open the letter, I would like to hear myself screaming, as I notice a winning lottery ticket inside said envelope.
aha but I'm sure if you had to wait a month before you got the money from the lottery ticket and someone offered you an air ticket to anywhere in the world and you could use it immediately, you would accept it instead of the lottery ticket. Am I right?
I think if the ticket was worth squillions, I'd wait. A month isn't really that long and if I had the money, I could fund more than just a trip. Interesting conundrum though. I'd be very tempted to take the ticket.
Ok MR Makeupmyownvocabulary.... is there any such thing as a squillion? pictures or it's not true.
According to this:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/squillion
It is a real word, just used colloquially.
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Mini 
proper old skool mini, none of this new BMW nonsense.
Records of compact discs?
proper old skool mini, none of this new BMW nonsense. Records of compact discs?
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Well, not only are the ingredients themselves expensive, but it also takes years to train as a sushi chef. It all has a knock on effect.
What was the most romantic gesture you've ever had?
What was the most romantic gesture you've ever had?
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I wish I knew how to move an ocean out of my way.
When you find out, tell me.
I found one way sweets, it's called an air ticket. Only trouble is, you need money.
I repeat... I wish I knew how to move an ocean out of both mine and Andrew's way.
This is true. Where's a lottery win, or Moses when you need one or the other?
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The abrupt text tone of my phone, which delivers a message reading: "We tried to deliver your letter on Saturday, but there was a delay. Please go to *insert place where letter is to be picked up* and retrieve your letter". Then when I open the letter, I would like to hear myself screaming, as I notice a winning lottery ticket inside said envelope.
aha but I'm sure if you had to wait a month before you got the money from the lottery ticket and someone offered you an air ticket to anywhere in the world and you could use it immediately, you would accept it instead of the lottery ticket. Am I right?
I think if the ticket was worth squillions, I'd wait. A month isn't really that long and if I had the money, I could fund more than just a trip. Interesting conundrum though. I'd be very tempted to take the ticket.
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I wish I knew how to move an ocean out of my way.
When you find out, tell me.
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I think my true purpose is to find my true purpose. I'll tell you when I find it.
What was the last YouTube video you watched?
What was the last YouTube video you watched?
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the silence of someone shutting that damn rooster up...
I suppose you could try and sic a fox on it. That might be kinda harrowing though.
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The abrupt text tone of my phone, which delivers a message reading: "We tried to deliver your letter on Saturday, but there was a delay. Please go to *insert place where letter is to be picked up* and retrieve your letter". Then when I open the letter, I would like to hear myself screaming, as I notice a winning lottery ticket inside said envelope.
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Depends what it is, but generally mint.
Tea: White or black?
Tea: White or black?
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I believe in angels, somethnig good in everything I see. Okay, enough faffing around, quoting ABBA, yes I do believe in Angels, but they scare me. As do cherubs.
?siht dear ouy nac
?siht dear ouy nac
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I was told recently, if I was writing a story with two points of view (i.e. a female perspective, then a male perspective), those points of view should be separated by some sort of visual device: a line of dots, asterisks, or something like that.
It made me think. If you consider speech to be a point of view, then you should have to put asterisks between each speaker. This would interrupt the flow and isn't the done thing, so why do it with narrative? I'll give you an example, just so you know:
I looked upon her beautiful face. At that point, I knew I loved her.
I looked upon his handsome face. At that point, I knew I loved him.
So, that flows well enough, to me anyway, but if it had asterisks between those two sentences, would it flow better? I don't think so.
The question is: how do you separate points of view? Carry on writing, as I did in that small example, and hope the readers are savvy enough to get it, or use a visual device, which could interrupt the flow?
It made me think. If you consider speech to be a point of view, then you should have to put asterisks between each speaker. This would interrupt the flow and isn't the done thing, so why do it with narrative? I'll give you an example, just so you know:
I looked upon her beautiful face. At that point, I knew I loved her.
I looked upon his handsome face. At that point, I knew I loved him.
So, that flows well enough, to me anyway, but if it had asterisks between those two sentences, would it flow better? I don't think so.
The question is: how do you separate points of view? Carry on writing, as I did in that small example, and hope the readers are savvy enough to get it, or use a visual device, which could interrupt the flow?
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Walk. Or use a hose, whatever floats your boat.
How do you float your boat?
How do you float your boat?
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Pfft, no!
What is the funniest thing you've seen in your life so far?
What is the funniest thing you've seen in your life so far?
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A cup of tea and a biscuit of some sort. There be plenty here, so skelp yourself!
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I was walking home from shopping and stopped to adjust my music and reply to an IM. Next minute, one of my old workmates, Boyd, sneaks up behind me and we walk for a bit, talking about crap. Then, I meet two more of my ex workmates, Raymo (who is also the drummer in a band called Psyko Dalek, look 'em up they are pretty damned good) and Fauldsy. Again, we walked and talked, and I noticed the first thing I said to all of them, was that I'd been writing a lot lately. I then noticed that once I got home. It does seem to be the first thing I mention when I meet someone. How odd.
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I like sparkling water, but not flavoured. I've only had one flavoured sparkling water I liked and that was elderflower. Very yummy.
Meat or veggies?
Meat or veggies?
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I'll take a guess at Titanic.
"You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."
"You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."
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Yes, you will. Just focus and enjoy yourself, the rest will fall into place.
When Reb is finished Chapter 8 of Cursed, will you read it? I know I will, soon as I catch up with the rest.
When Reb is finished Chapter 8 of Cursed, will you read it? I know I will, soon as I catch up with the rest.
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I love this site. It not only has some great stories, but some rather lovely people & is responsible for me finding the one I love and also allows me to practice my passion - writing. Pretty good for a story writing website.
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No, but I really wish there was my Kitten here with me. Though, that's more of a someone than a something.
How has your weekend been so far?
How has your weekend been so far?