Don't be shy ;-)

If you'd like to put up another picture I'm sure everyone would like to see it, but only if you're comfortable.

I kind of thought what the hell, the more demented I look, the better, which fits in with how some of the forum see me, I think. I used to be horrendously shy, but now I'd rather make a fool of myself than not do anything at all ;-)

You ought to do more writing, maybe even to supplement your future studies. I really thought your story was very good. Disappearing into an imaginative world is too rewarding to miss out on.

Hi Moon!

It sounds like your day has been a long one. Pull up a chair, let me pour you a drink and let the conversation relax you. Don't ask me for any pasta, though - it might be dangerous...

That sounds really nice *big hug* And don't worry you'll probably never see me asking for pasta, while it is sometimes nice it is not really my thing ;-)

It's not so much shy as not wanting everyone to know who I really am v.s. what my internet persona is. But I have sent my picture to the people I know on here through the chat, I can do that for you too if you're curious. :P

Yeah, that's definitely good! I joined my high school's theatre society back in the day and that helped me get over any lingering shyness I might have had. Now I won't shut up. I suppose it's a good thing I'm studying to become a teacher. :P

I do write a novel during the National Novel Writing Month in November each year. I've been toying with the idea of getting last year's book self-published, although it needs some more editing first. And yes, I agree that it's a lot of fun. I started out writing fanfiction at some point, then began to write about ideas of my own. :)

Good move - we should survive the evening OK now ;-)

It works, only without the lovely acidic feel you get after drinking a few pots of coffee back to back.

Hey... no, he doesn't even want to touch him... he's not an owln he's a wombat... pretty stubborn, lonely creature... who makes funny square craps.
Thanks for the kind words...
**Big desperate hug back**

Since I don't drink coffee I can't really compare that :P

That's interesting. I did NaNoWriMo a few years ago and was amazed at how quickly and easily my novel emerged. The plot really did talk itself into life (like Ray Bradbury said, its something you discover after you have written) and when it came to the end I felt genuinely tearful at having to say goodbye to my characters. The NaNoWriMo experience is really worth taking part in - I'm glad you reminded me as I think I'll do it again this year ;-) Thanks!

That's not his excuse... He wants a new cat !!! but in a bit more than 6 months !?........ wtf !!! >:'-(

Oh fun! You should give me your user name if you participate again this year, I can add you as a writing buddy! Yep, NaNo is really awesome, it's the only time of year I actually get some serious writing done. :P I love having a deadline, it's the motivation I need to keep writing. I'm definitely a planning kind of person, though - I tend to make an outline before NaNo starts so I know exactly what I have to write. Without an outline I have trouble bringing my stories to a coherent ending. :P

I'm trying to picture what he looks like now...wombat...stubborn...lonely...square---square craps?

I'm sure he's a really nice person ;-) Pets aren't for everyone, I know - having a teenage daughter is bad enough...

Yes...

*sneaks up on Owl and hugs her*
Hello Owl! How' teh kitty doing? *plays with your hair* So very fluffy and nice.

Would you believe me if I said no one has ever sent me a picture like that before?

He's doing fine thanks...
how are you doing ?
**big hug**
Oops, sorry... no more inappropriate wombat poop pics, I promise.