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Short Stories Non-Fiction Apathy and Writer's Block
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Apathy and Writer's Block |
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| Written by Robert Quintin Penn | |
| Tuesday, 18 March 2008 | |
The sky was a terrible overcast that grew with alternating splotches of clouds that had some light blue in them, but nevertheless it caused a noticeable and rather obvious droll over the land and the roads. This meant one thing: I would not get to see the Moon tonight. Ever since I got my telescope a few years ago, I loved awaking to a cloudless sky, knowing that beyond the blue abyss lay billions of stars, waiting to be seen. And of course the Moon. I really like her. Why would do we- I mean I, refer to it as her? Well, think of it. Luna is another name for it. It hangs in the sky outside my window as I sleep, its face looking down upon me like a mother over her child. But the man who wrote The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was foolish for using such a title. Heinlein. Yes.
If the moon was a woman, come to think of it, she'd be quite old and scarred. Nevermind. I got off topic. In recent weeks I have become apathetic, bored out of my mind. I have so many idea floating in my head for stories to write, even some minor details, but I cannot put them together and make a good story. When that cloud cover comes in, it's as if my mind is completely closed up. So what can I do? Finish reading the last ten pages of Frankenstein, even though we finished it in English weeks ago? Should I go searching for some arousing material and help put Mr. Kleenex's kids through college? And on the TV? Nothing of interest. 22 – Animal Planet, why do I even go here? 25 – Discovery Channel, Jamie and Adam aren't on. It's something unappealing and utterly boring. 27 – AMC, is that Clint Eastwood? No. Screw it. 31 – TBS, Sex and the City? No thank you! I want entertainment! 33 – Spike TV. UFC. Not interested. 36 – Comedy Central. Some stupid movie that's already half-way through. 41 – FX. Nothing. 49 – ABC Family. Ugh. 50 – Nickelodeon. Home Improvement. Alright. I'd prefer Al Bundy, but this'll do.
Maybe I'll play Red Orchestra Ostfront. No, I'm just going to have to direct the bots again. Anyone on AIM? No.
Maybe I can just sit here and ponder the questions of philosophy and solve the perview of my conundrums of philosophy and existence.
I'll check Facebook for the upteenth time. Nothing new. Storiesville? Oh! They updated that 'What's in your noggin?' thread. Cool. What? Private message. Pez again. I always enjoy hearing from her. I rarely speak with her now-a-days.
Maybe I'll stand in front of my mirror and pop zits. Listen to music? Do some personal training? No, no no. I guess I am just going to have to try and do something productive. I know. I'll try and write a new story off the top of my head without thinking or planning it. Usually when I write a story, if I think it's crap, people like it. Then there are stories I write and think they'll do great, only to get average marks on it.
How to start it?
The sky was a terrible overcast...
Comments (3) |
 03-18-2008 15:26, Hmm, Interesting Robert to hear about what you do when youre not with us.But have you noticed it doesnt matter how many channels you have, there is nothing good on tv when youre bored.Keep trucking 1800. Like the last sentence... » Reply to this comment...  03-18-2008 23:59, the real thing... i know the feeling... gave up on t.v., i just spend my "block" time walking around inside my head talking to all the people... it'll come round, just wait for it. » Reply to this comment...  03-24-2008 06:57, lol exactly what im going through rite now. i have no clue what to do :( » Reply to this comment... |
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