Understanding Haven

So, originally when I started writing 'Haven' it was based off of a dream I had. One or two other scenes I wrote randomly also seemed to coincide with the basic plot and I wove them together. Now I have a full fledged story and as people read it they all mention how interested they are in learning more about 'Haven'. My first response to this is always, 'Shit, I didn't really write about the haven.' The reason being, Haven is just a place, a setting for the story, but it isn't 'The Story'. I have developed it a bit more and brought it into the story as we go but, this was all after people started bringing it up. Then I thought, 'How bad of a writer am I that I completely ignored this whole topic?' In truth, the haven isn't really the main plot of 'Haven'. While the story may be named after it, the title has a double meaning. Once you read the story you'll understand that for the main character she is trying to find a metaphorical 'haven' within herself, within her life, whilst she is dealing with the actual haven. I'm sure this all seems like nonsensical babble, but its the truth of it, and when you do read 'Haven', you'll understand.

If its tea, its for me...

I love tea. I try all different sorts and sometimes I will go back to my favorites, but nevertheless, I love them. When I write it is pretty much my number one thing, besides my laptop of course. I've been told I am very British when it comes to my tea because, I like it with milk and sugar. My husband of course looks upon me like I have six heads, all spitting milk at him. I never did understand why milk would be such an odd thing to put in your tea. After all, people who drink coffee sometimes like milk and sugar. Plenty of tea's are caffeinated, it only stands to reason they would both be flavored in similar ways. I recently found the convenience of sweetened condensed milk, instead of scooping out sugar, making a mess, and then grabbing the milk from the fridge. Yes, I am that lazy!

Seriously Lucas?

If you don't stop making me play this song I am going to kill you!
'What You Are' by Audioslave.
I get it, you love Lucy like no other, but seriously dude, you have to wait your turn!
Trust me when you meet this guy, you're gonna love him, but for now, I HATE HIM!
At first glance the lyrics to this song might make you think, 'Huh? This is a love song?' But you cant take everything at face value. When you meet him, you'll understand.

Sorry for this intro to a random character, but they tend to get away from me. Suckers have a life of their own some days.

Fantastic 'Nobody Knows' by Babyface...its like a sick joke to him!
(And also now the 9th Doctor is smiling in my head from the 'Fantastic', here I go again.)

Catch Lucas in, 'Firestarter', maybe some time next year....if he's a good boy.

My Safe 'Haven'

As a black calico, also known as Princess Ed, lay across my legs, and an orange tabby named, Kenny, sits on the back of my chair, I write to you. Empty Girl, by Dave Navaro, pours from my laptops speakers. English breakfast tea, with sweetened condensed milk, chills on my end table. My Burts Bee's chapstick awaits its third application of the day.

All the while I am NOT working on 'Technicolor' but rather a side project, 'Haven'. Its odd and complex and strays far from my comfort zone, while Lina and Leo are my world, my true safe haven.

With them I know my place. Vampires are kind of my thing. Lina's song 'Starry Eyed'(Jacwob's Remix) by Ellie Goulding softly pumps from the speakers. 'Lightning' and the bass drops. But I've already written her story and while there is much more for her, at the moment she is relaxing.

'Got You Where I Want You' by The Flys flows out like some sort of irony. Because 'Haven' does in fact have me where they want me.

Katya and Drew torment my day to day with quirky habits and flashbacks of lives I havent written yet. Their possibilities are endless and I love the feeling of becoming completely engrossed in their world, far from the sweet, simple one I live with Lina and Leo.

'Girls'(Beyonce Cover) by Glee taunts me. 'You'll do anything for me- Well, yes, if you never stop talking I kind of have to. What's worse is there has become a battle ground of sequels and continuations inside my mind.

''Rumour has it/Someone like you'(Adele Cover) by Glee soothes me. 'Dont forget me, I beg. I remember you said...', SING IT SANTANA! Melina and Ario want their time in the limelight. They've waited patiently, and now its their turn.

'No!', Shouts Katya and friends. 'We're just getting started.' I do wish my children wouldnt fight so.

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Thoughts On Lina & Leo

So, 'Super Bass' by Nicki Minaj and 'Starry Eyed'(Jakwob Remix) by Ellie Goulding have become two songs that remind me of Lina and Leo. 'Starry Eyed' is definitely how Lina feels about Leo. As for 'Super Bass', although it is supposed to be from a female perspective I just cant help but picture Leo thinking that, "Girl you got my heartbeat runnin' away. Beating like a drum and it's coming your way. Can't you hear that boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass. Yeah that's that super bass."

I'd be very interested to know what other songs might remind you of those two. Feel free to share!

I'm kind of ashamed of myself...

Only one post this entire year! And its already December! This will make two of course, but still! Last year had 19 and even that seemed cheap. A whole year, twelve months, fifty two weeks, YOU KNOW THE DRILL!

Last year that came to like 1.3 posts a month...sigh...I'm terrible. Let's see if I cant beat last years number at least. Update you all with the happenings and maybe, ionno, ramble about some nonsense for ya. Tom Petty is currently serenading me with 'Its Christmas All Over Again'. Nothing beats this!

Doctor Who Obsession

As most of you might know I never do anything halfway. So of course in a very 'me' fashion I watched a few episodes of the 2005 reboot of 'Doctor Who'. For those who are unaware, it is a British Sci-Fi TV show that centers around a time traveler and his companions. It is an amazing show and I was instantly hooked. As I said before in a very 'me' like fashion I became obsessed. Now that I have watched all 5 seasons as well as all the latest episodes of the 6th season, I am now on to the original 1968 'Doctor Who'.

If you havent watched 'Doctor Who' I suggest you do because it is full of fun and witty British humor. It also has great stories and interesting takes on history and all things Sci-Fi. At times it can be very cheesy, but that is the glory of 'Doctor Who' because even with the bad CGI and green screens you still cant help but love it. I'll even admit that I cried like a little bitch with a skinned knee plenty of times! I wont spoil anything for anyone who has yet to watch it but seriously, try as you might, you cant not fall in love with the doctor...all 11 of them.