Hey everyone. Just wanted to take a moment to say 'hello'and introduce myself, which I've been wanting to do for some time now. Unfortunately, I'm not always the most social person, at times, accused of being downright introverted (I'm sure all the nice people in my neighborhood are probably wondering, "what's he building in there?"). It's a curse, to be honest, but I'm trying real hard to change, and I'm hoping this site can help me with that. Coming from a place where support for my writing is almost nonexistent, I'm grateful to have found this site, full of those cool and talented folks who are at least a little like me, and who love to do what I love to do.
Until now, and completely unbeknownst to you, I've been getting to know you all through your posts and such, but I'm looking forward to meeting everyone for real, outside of the shadows. So, even if its just for a simple 'hi', why not drop by and let ol' Dulouz know he's got a potential friend or two out there.
Many thanks,
Al.
I'll be your friend! I'm really friendly, to the point of being creepy - but I'm sure you noticed that. Come on in, the water is fine.
But Applebee's caters, so there's that.
Welcome!
I got nuthin'.
It's been a blah morning so far....
@J Dulouz - it's there to be enjoyed on all levels, just like you, just like me, just like us. welcome.
Welcome. I have enough chloroform to choke a horse. We could be friends.
It's pretty decent out here, of course they're burning the landfill today, so it smells pretty terrible. At least it's not a real Canadian winter yet. Wearing only one pair of pants in February is new. I like it.
Thanks for being open to sniffing this mysterious rag. True friendship.
Welcome Dulouz,
Let me take this opporunity to introduce myself. I haven't showered in 35 hours. I like long walks on the ocean and eat excessive amounts of oatmeal creampies.
Enjoy your stay.
Welcome!
You learn a lot here. Do you plan on submitting anything soon?
Hi. Dig the beard. Welcome.
Hello.
I recommend everyone read Ocean Shitty in the writer's workshop, it has sparked quite a controversy.
@Dulouz - Be wary when someone compliments you on your beard here. A lot of times it's a prelude to: "So, is all your hair that color? Do you have pictures to prove it?"
Welcome to the Lit. Do whatever you want, as long as you have fun.
introverted (I'm sure all the nice people in my neighborhood are probably wondering, "what's he building in there?"). It's a curse, to be honest,
You're buildng a curse in there? What are you, Alistair Crowley or something?
'Ocean Shitty' is gettting ripped up in there, but what's up with the guy saying he's got 700 followers when he's only got 99?
Welcome. I have no chloroform and I don't order out from Applebees. So, my suggestion would be to read Ocean Shitty as it seems to be the cool thing to do. Anyway, welcome and I hope to see some of your work in the workshop.
~Rian
Sorry man, didn't mean to poop. If it helps, I haven't read it... yet. And I haven't read Tucker Max either.
Guys - leave the dumb Ocean story alone. If you feed it, it will keep coming back. And if you feed it Applebee's, it will come back, but in a lackluster sort of way.
But Applebees is 'gourmet', according to Ricky Bobby. And, they do have a good spinach artichoke dip...
Does Ocean Shitty at least take place on or near an ocean?
Right.
So, J. Dulouz, ever eaten at an Applebee's?
Let it go man, let it go.
Ocean Shitty is all about getting his ass fingered by a girl!!! That's it. IT's a page and a half about getting anally fingered and freaking out because he suddenly thinks he is gay then.
I love that Becky sent him a link to go buy some anal beads or a dildo lol
*goes off to read "Ocean Shitty"*
This is the problem with people telling me NOT to do something.
(Don't worry, I'll save my critiques for worthy stuff!)
And hi, JDulouz! I'm newish here too. S'been about a month. ('Sbeen? For some reason, neither of those apostrophe placements are looking right. I should just stick to proper English, ugh.)
Salutations J.Dulouz,
This is a fun group of people. And many really know how to give constructive criticism. Of course when they tear your work down, it can be a very rude awakening. Tough skin.
If you want to get any information about combat medicine to give your story more depth just let me know. I have a wealth on knowledge on the matter.
Other than that, welcome and enjoy. I look forward to reading your work.
I have no skill at writing. I'm still...what's below novice and amateur?
A diaper wetter.
@Brandon and to make it worse he uses Tumblr. You can get followers for cat pictures on there.
I'm really glad I reviewed it though, pulled me out of my slump of not using the workshop.
@J.Dulouz Nice Tom Waits quote, and WELCOME.