(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362646)

Or so I pray . . .

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362668)

did you copy this from one of those inspirational posters?

You know the ones that have a pciture of some dudes white water rafting that say TEAMWORK and other gay shit?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4371122)

1. Maybe you're afraid of the page - you've built up in your head the type of writer you want to be, and you're sure that you can be the greatest writer in the history of the world if you put your mind to it. But you're really afraid that you actually suck, and you don't want proof of it.

2. The power of fiction and poetry is intimidating. Unlike the process of academic writing, in which you focus, your imagination can be limitless - you can literally do anything, and it's hard for a beginning writer to pick from the collage of memories and thoughts and ideas in her head and start at a single point.

3. No deadlines. No pressing immediate need. You should write for your life.

4. Writing has become so fashionable that it's an industry. Most of us have no talent, but we're enamored with the prosect of being writers. We borrow money and get Creative Writing MFAs, take workshops, and work for years just to get published in a couple of small well respected magazines. But when push comes ot shove, many people would rather talk about the writing process and the life of a writer than actually write.

There are more. Any so far hitting home?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362726)

It sucks. I'll just go to law school instead.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362746)

6. You're tempted by possibilities and paths that are more predictable and straightforward, and which you're confident that you can follow by taking a few simple steps.

edit: and like me, you have to edit your posts because you use prepositions improperly. :)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362764)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362836)

"wanna be" captures the correct tone of desperation, I think.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362736)

Not completely serious . . .

Let's just say that my talent hasn't been solidly demonstrated yet.

It's gonna happen, though . . .

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362754)

You want something from a short story?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362767)

I asked so that maybe I can post something tomorrow when I unpack my laptop.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362781)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362880)

Uh, no. I've been continually harassed for months, with little encouragement. People here aren't likely to let go of any leverage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362929)

Other people have asked me the question, and you're free to read my response to them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362849)

Damn it! Late night eating . . . it will ruin me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362933)

Do you ever eat those Indian snack mixes?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4362946)

Those things suck - all empty calories. I eat fattening food all the time, but not stuff that gives me no nutrition. They do taste great when homemade, though.

I settled on eggs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363074)

What is wrong with me? Apparently I'm not the only one with eating problems tonight.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363219)

Well, multigrain, butter, and homemade strawberry jam.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363227)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363246)

You can do all sorts of stuff though. Mango lassis are popular in restaurants, though I hate them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363278)

That's just a basic smoothie.

Salt lassies are the most common ones, actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363317)

edit: you might also want to throw in cilantro a chopped green chili and a chunk of ginger, and pull out the chili and ginger after letting it set for awhile.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4363365)

:)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4370916)

Now I just get thong waxes. More than a bikini, and less than a brazilian.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4370988)

happy turkey day, dude. i'm out.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=304338&forum_id=2#4371158)