I have decided to be 'postless' for a while until I think of something profound to mention in this blog! Zilch. I suppose this is called writers` block. Everytime I login to blogger, my brain is clogged. Write, Type, Make a beginning, (I tell myself) but no avail. For the last 1-2 days, I convinced myself it was simply starting trouble but I am now prepared to believe it is writers` block , mental block, switching off the clock or any other fundoo term. As long as one can put a name to it, things are fine. Just fine. I know there's no pressing need to publish a post when one cannot write ( I mean, blogging shouldn't be a chore or duty) but I feel awful neglecting my blog. Oh and I don't want to give up that easily ;-) I added this picture in the hope of cooking up a story and basing the characters on those 2 in the pot ( I painted them all a few years back :-) ). But here, I couldn't decide whether the lady & the guy ought to get married eventually. You see, the lady pot is in Chennai at the moment !! As for the guy, I wanted to etch his role similar to a charismatic character from a recent novel I had read but I don't fancy men with moustaches all that much so gave up on that. All my vascillations have led to me believe that I should probably leave those 2 peaceful on the pot (where they will always belong).
By the way, April Fool's Day is around the corner. There used to be a time when I would think hard and come up with a foolproof plan , execute it to perfection on an unsuspecting soul. This year, I can't even decide on whom to fool. A year ago, I called my colleague and we stepped out of our office building. I had this serious face & told her it was very important. She was so concerned she came out without wearing her sandals. I hatched up a story that her manager got wind of her plans to quit & he was angry. Her face fell and she started insisting 'how?! noone knows but you' and then rambling 'maybe I should go talk to him right away' , and so on for 2-3 minutes. I really didn't want to prolong her misery (and I couldn't control my laughter) so I interrupted her and trilled 'April fooool'. I was called 'gadhee' (donkey) the whole week but it was worth it. Rajlakshmi recently passed on the "Mischief maker" award & I feel compelled to live upto the tag. I doubt I will pull off a blog-prank but I managed to get you all to read what I have published as a sorry excuse for a post .. and that for now, will do nicely! Thanks and please bear with me.. Until next time, do make me proud and fool someone (a harmless prank remember)!! ;-)
** Thank you MindfulMeanderer for your tips on how to add watermark etc. You're the best!
** Thank you MindfulMeanderer for your tips on how to add watermark etc. You're the best!
39 comments:
For some reason, I can't see the picture :-(
You know, I never, ever know what I am gonna blog about when I sit down to blog... then the fingers start typing.
The words are in there, don't resist them. But don't force them either. Oh and by the way, I have no idea what I am talking about so please take my " expert advice" with a grain of salt :-)
areyy, its ok. writers block happens to everyone ! As you mentioned, dont take blogging as a routine. Write whenever you feel like rather than forcing yourself to. your uneasiness in writing would reflect in the post too !
I cant imagine I am giving advices !! :D :D :D :D
Remember the good old saying- "idle brain is evils workshop"? To keep myself occupied all the time, I think of many things that come across my mind and give it a shape and soon it becomes an article on my blog :) Try this out, you *might* get over the so called 'Writers Block'.
Awesome paintings!! I told you sometime back and saying it again. You are a cool artist, keep these coming more often.
whatte louly prankster you are :D for some reason i stopped playing april fool's day pranks after I got out of school. Maybe the 16 year old me wanted to act cool. Now I'm all set to revive it, thanks to your motivational post :)) will keep you posted *wink*
and @Vimzy boy yes it came as a shocker. you? advising? deivame :D
He he. Thats is why i don;t write u see.. because i don;t get many ideas to write.. and if u have to think hard for writing then there is no point :) ..
well well.. and April fool.. hmmm .. .. grab a bakra this time too :)
Actually, I get ideas to blog, while I am watching TV or cooking or drying clothes - the idea catches me off-guard. And I immediately write it down, so that I dont forget it.
Other times, I just sit and write what comes to my mind, after I open the editor window.
Anyway, the pots and the paintings are awesome. Simply brilliant. Love them.
Hi Thanks for dropping in on my blog and Ohhhh! My god you are in the same blogging boat as myself...!
Butnow that April fools day is round the corner looking forward to a post on ur next rank!!! :)))
That was prank, actually not rank!LOL!
oh dear .. take it easy n write when u feel like. Till then, I will keep leaving comments here saying its time for ur next post or dig into ur archive .. I still hv lots to read ;)
Waise, hope u r nt playing a prank on us :P
I so luv the vases there .. someday, u ask me what I want, I will def. say one of ur paintings .. shameless me :P
Ohh hoo...you played prank on that poor soul!! I can never do that, my smile gives it away.
Writer's block, happens.. do you have any pending tags? take that up. Its fun!!
The man and the woman look so perfect for each other. Bring her from Chennai and get them married :-)
oh...u the danger party..ushaara irukanum ungalta :)
Some people make serious pranks, but I feel its better not to prolong it:)
I agree to Insignia that tags are the saving grace when we have nothing to write.
We all get there when the page stays blank to match the mind. I then remember it is my blog and I'll blog when I want to and persue do something totally different. Pretty soon, something will happen and you will think "that would make a good blog" and off you go again.
Recharge the batteries. We will be right here till you get back.
Love the word "gadhee" and will probably steal it.
you will be soon overcome writer's block... I want to fool but people are becoming more intelligent these days... or maybe my pranks are too old fashioned :P
hopped over from Shruti's! These pots are awesome! Very very pretty.. Keep up the good work.
Hopefully you'll get over the writer's block soon :) I'm sure it won't take long ;)
Agnes, Advice taken with the salt & spices!! :-))Usually the words flow..But I guess my brain has decided to switch off. Looks like you're the only one who couldn't see the pic. Hope it is visible when you revisit!
vimmuuu, Yeah I'm gonna ignore my blog for a while & come back when I've missed it sufficiently:) What you said makes perfect sense;-0
Mohan, I'm never idle usually & I have a lot of ideas but putting them down is seemingly difficult. Thanks a lot!!!!Will post more paintings:)
Shruthi, Go girl!! You will be ultra cool even when you fool!(I must stop the rhymes!). Btw our Vimzy has had the 'shaadi ka laddoo' so we should get used to it-They all start advising!;-D My colleagues do it. Hehehe..lets wait for V's rejoinder(if he reads my comment)!!
sonal, Even I didn't start blogging knowing I would always have a topic to write about. Writing about not knowing what to write is also an idea btw:)
umsreflections, Thaaank you very much!!!! Wow, but yes your dedication towards blogging shines through in all your posts Uma:-) I have no clue what I'm going to write usually..totally impromptu:)
Indy, welcome here:) Same pinch but I see you got out of it real quick. Lot of new nice posts already :) Lets see if something happens on Apr 1st.
Swaram, what would I do without you?! :) Maybe I'll read my archive too for inspiration;) If I had all the time in the world, I'd make paintings for all my friends(who I know appreciate art the way I do). Thaaank you soooo much!!:):)
Insignia, tags are a good idea. thanks:) I might be going to Chennai soon so I'll take the man along & then DDLJ :-))
gils, me the fun! no danger at all:)
Samvedna, yeah, it leaves a bad taste & no longer remains a joke if limit is crossed!
Arkansas Patti, I have a long weekend coming up.Recharging is prio numero uno!Thanks for the endless encouragement!!!! You can use gadhee,just not on me!!Heee;-p
Rajlakshmi, I can give you a small tip - Pick a subject & fool them with something specific going on in their lives right now. Trust me, it'll work :)
Shankari , welcome here, thanks for visiting!! and thanks much for the compliments :-):-) But I cannot view your blog :-(
Dhanya, I'm hoping too. After all, how long can one shut me up! ;)
Tagged u :)
yep girlie :D moving back to India. Now stuck with packing et al. That's why I have vanished from blogosphere :D will be back soon here
you will get ideas to blog.
just enjoy for a day or week
Join the club :)
Youre very cute :)
having a block and writing such a great postonly shows a brilliant mind :)keep up!!!
takes some pics and post it
post first phone call of the day
post a new recipe
etc
Swaram, yup I noticed I was also called a regular joker! Now I'll do such a sad, tear-jerker of a tag that you'll be flooding ur new home with tears! ;)
evanescentthoughts, only because you are moving back to namma Bengaluru, I shall cheerfully forgive :D (as if I had a choice)
sm, :) I guess so..thank you!!!
TDIC, knew I could count on you! ;)
maverickshree, thank you very much!!:) :)
A New Beginning, 'cute' was the last thing I expected to be called..haha :-))Huge compliment I must say.
scarlet pimpernel, oooh nice ideas. thank you :)
Writers' block happens to lot of people. It is only temporary.
That April food incident to your friend..that is hilarious.
You are a real cool artist man..so so so nice painting..I just don;t have words to describe....
Writers's block!! Well that happens with me everytime......So I am leading you in this aspect
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SG, I hope so :)my friend didn't find it hilarious though;)Let me remind her about it now.
Subha, thankoo very much!!!:-)I try to post atleast once a week to 10 days. Hoping we both get back to regular bloggers..hehe:)
Stumbled on your blog a month back and just got addicted to it....
blogger's block???? I guess everyone has that at times.
I live with the block :D and sometimes recover from it to post
Hmm...a writer's block! Every writer's especially blogger's nightmare! May you come out of it this very instant. :)
Amen.
You are a talented one...love your paintings! :)
April Fool...well, I forgot about it but the lil one tried his tricks a la, "Ma, there is a lizard behind you" etc etc :D
I like the woodsy effect of your blog. The only way to overcome a writer's block is to continue writing your way through it. You may or may not publish it.
nachu, thanks for the comment. keep reading :) :)
Shilpa Garg, thankss! Oh that instant came...and shucks it passed too. Hehe :) I like the kiddo's pranks.. didn't we all do that! ;-)
Phoenixritu, :-) thanks for the advice. I am actually trying it.. truthfully! Its good to see you here Ritu :)
Nice art work on those pots. Hibernate for a while you would get recharged. we would be waiting for you. I took a nice break, my comp.was down , any way I enjoyed doing other things.
See you soon.
chitra, thankooo :):) Yeah hibernation is also a lot of fun. I just hope one fine day I come out of it;)
i discovered your blog just now, read thru the interesting posts only to find out you r on a break! will look forward to your new posts... :)
Anuradha Khanna Pentapalli, welcome here & look I have posted smthing new :)
wow...nice post...u succeeded in what u intended the reader to feel from ur post in the end and some of them didn't even know ;)....gr8 post and a brilliant idea....
Urmil Amol, thankieee!!! .. well, its almost like 'doobte ko tinke ka sahara' :D
I agree sometimes its just so hard to write .I am currently facing the same problem of too ;-)
Painting is sooooo beautiful. Once again I envy you.
Shobha, Thank U!! glad we both did post eventually ;)
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