I've been doing a lot of writing lately. A heck of a lot... I'm very attached to my characters, I love them as though they're my children. That probably sounds weird but it is what it is. So with all this writing I've been doing lately I've noticed an unusual side effect.
I'm a sensitive person. I think it probably stems from the environment I grew up in. My brother is Down Syndrome X Double Y. He is a very special, very beautiful and I love him to bits. He's a year younger than me, so obviously he has been there my entire life. I can't remember a time when he wasn't there. I think growing up with him has made me very sensitive.
I've been joking lately to hubs that I have too many feelings. But part of me is beginning to wonder if this is a joke? I cry at advertisements that are even vaguely emotional. Watching television programmes usually has me in bits. We've been watching Fringe and I absolutely love it. But the character of Walter completely breaks my heart. The more I watch, the more I find myself getting upset. I don't think this is a bad thing. Maybe a little embarrassing when my mascara spends most of its life half way down my face. Really need to invest in some waterproof stuff.
And while it probably stems from how I was brought up, I think with my writing I've tapped into it a lot more that normal. I don't know why, I'm not even sure if it's a good thing. It probably is and I just need to figure out a way to control it a little better.
I'm not sure where I'm going with all of this. Maybe I'm just wondering do any of you find yourself being overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you think it influences what you read? Much in the same way it influences what I write.
On a far more positive and possibly interesting point, I've discovered I can make my own Iced Coffees. *Pauses to drool* I can't drink coffee. I know, I know, I can hear all of you wondering then what the hell am I doing drinking iced coffee? Well it must be the amount of milk in it or something because I can't get enough of this stuff... Granted after drinking one yesterday I spent last night wide awake in bed but I refuse to believe the two are connected...
So if like me you want to attempt to create this delightfully creamy and nummy drink I direct you to this wonderful woman, who I've only just discovered. The Pioneer Woman Her recipes are amazing! And her instructions on making Iced Coffee are fool proof, seriously I tried it.
Happy Hump Day!
Millie
Aww Millie I know what your talking about. I am just the same way. Sometimes the most simple stuff will get me crying and feeling all emotional. I too find I will cry at commercials, movies, books or just hearing someone tell a story at church. I was reading a book yesterday and was a spot that wasn't super sad or anything but I found myself about to cry because the female character was sad. Heaven help me when I get pregnant who knows what those hormones are going to do to me. I knew I was too emotional when a couple months ago I was writing a chapter for my book and I started crying because it was intense and sad. I'm thinking to myself geese you know whats going to happen what are you crying about. A moment I was laughing about myself.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned your brother has Down Syndrome and so does my uncle. I'm a couple years older than him but he is so sweet, funny, kind and a really good drawer. My granddad actually started up the Down Syndrome Research Foundation in the UK.
I'm looking forward to reading what your currently working on!
I'm like that! Certain scenes I write get me every time and I end up blubbing all over my laptop. Lol, hadn't even thought about the pregnancy side of it, but you're totally right.
DeletePeople with Down Syndrome are so loving, they are total sweethearts! Wow, clearly your grandfather was a fantastic man! I'm well acquainted with the Down Syndrome Research Foundation here, they do wonderful work.
I'm really curious now about what you're working on. I know you mentioned it before. You must let me know how it goes and when I can get a copy!?
Should I get you a keyboard protector for your laptop so the tears don't ruin it : P
ReplyDeleteYou made my day yesterday when you mentioned remembering about me doing a book. I am hoping to have it done soon, was trying for the end of may. Not going to happen as life gets away with you and sometimes you need time to think on a chapter. Still though I'd like to get it finished in the next couple weeks. After I find people to read over it and do corrections I want to submit it to Entangled. If its not picked up I'll just self publish anyway no biggie. When it's completed I'll send it your way.
Hahaha, I probably need some sort of rain jacket for my keyboard, I'd flood an ordinary protector ;)
DeleteThat's brilliant about your book! I know life gets in the way, and all you can do is try to shrug it off and keep going. Just think about the celebration you can have when you finally finish! I recommend a large box of chocolates and a big glass of bubbly! Good luck submitting to Entangled :) I'm looking forward to reading it :)