Green Room - Week 11 - Day 3

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Yesterday there was a thread about constructive criticism. Before that there was a discussion on what people felt Idol was and/or was not about. Somewhere in there was a history of Idol where the people involved probably got half the facts wrong (each). ;)

What will come up today?

My bet is on "Is Idol crunchy in milk?" Either that or "The Continued Adventures of Max" told in serial form in a comment thread!


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The new topic thread is at http://community.livejournal.com/therealljidol/292164.html

for those of you not currently in the lineup, but want to submit (or read) Home Game entries: http://community.livejournal.com/therealljidol/292544.html
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So how are you doing this week?

Comments

[teaberryblue.livejournal.com]

I got the inking on my entry finished, and more than half the coloring, which means I should be able to finish it tonight! I'm a little worried that it makes sense in my head but won't make sense to people reading, but that's okay!

I have a meeting in five minutes! I am beginning a new habit called "eating breakfast." We will see how long I can keep this one up!

I have a huge honking stack of submissions to read today that have been piling up this week, and some new tee shirts to design!

Also, I have been really enjoying these discussions! I feel a little bad though because there were a few comments about negativity yesterday and I hope people aren't feeling like these discussions are too negative. Everything has been really friendly and receptive even when they're being critical so I thought they were cool!

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Eating breakfast is good for you :)

Constructive criticism definitely has its place. My feeling is that 1) it shouldn't be unsolicited, and 2) if you're going to criticize, be specific. A general "I just don't like this piece" or "I don't like how you write" doesn't cut it with me -- SHOW me why.

Have a good meeting!

[cacophonesque.livejournal.com]

Good luck on your inking! And your breakfast eating. I love breakfast!

I think that some of the negativity has been happening outside of the Green Room.

And I look forward to seeing you in two days. :)

[sra33.livejournal.com]

Personally, I don't quite understand the constructive criticism thing. I mean, isn't what this whole thing (LJ Idol) is about? Whether you get active feedback or not, you see how well you're doing based on poll numbers, anyway, yes? Unless those who don't like CC isn't even watching the polls, either.

There's only one cereal I'll eat after it's gotten soggy in the bowl, and that's Life. I LOVE when they uncrunch, it's almost like eating oatmeal.

I have a dentists appointment today to get my LAST FILLING done at 11am. Wish me luck! x.x
~Sammy-Joe

[quoting-mungo.livejournal.com]

Whether you get active feedback or not, you see how well you're doing based on poll numbers, anyway, yes?

Well, yes and no. I know I'm not the only one who votes in part based on whether I felt the entry actually was on topic. If I didn't feel it was very good, or if I adored it but didn't think it was on topic, I won't be voting for it.

I love hearing what works and doesn't, and I was tickled pink when I actually got some responses in that vein when I last posted fiction, but that doesn't mean everyone likes something they worked hard on picked apart.

My participation is primarily because I like writing prompts and reading stuff I wouldn't otherwise encounter, not to improve my writing as such.


-Alexandra

[quoting-mungo.livejournal.com]

Still waiting for the vet to call and pronounce her sentence for the cat. Very troubling to be spending so much time waiting.

Have an idea for the topic; may write a Home Game entry later today if I have time after I do some more urgent stuff. (I know, more urgent than LJI? It seems impossible!)


-Alexandra

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

Positive thoughts for your feline friend.

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

I'm feeling pretty proud of myself because I'm down to my last 3 entries to read of what has been posted so far. Counting up, I think that means I've read 27? In the past I usually got too bogged down by day 2-3 to keep up. I'll credit this to the fact there were more contestants back then...

Other than that, I had a WAY TMI vaginal ultrasound today. I probably shouldn't provide the details...

Lunch, on the other hand, was some delicious honey chicken and fried rice. I am eating about every couple of hours these days for reasons that could be explained by the third section of my Idol post this week. Funnily enough, despite eating more, I have not gained any weight. This pleases me. And I need some positive things to focus on after all the crap I've been dealing with lately.

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Excellent! :)

There's a school of dieting thought that recommends eating several small meals throughout the day -- "stoking the fire", if you will. My issue is that I'm usually not hungry enough to even think of eating a regular meal, never mind several mini meals.

[cacophonesque.livejournal.com]

I'm doing pretty good this week--trying not to feel overly discouraged (about real life stuff). And I actually have an idea for my entry this week! Now to write it. :) Really, to write anything in my journal at all, since I haven't been.

All of the discussions are interesting, but I don't really feel like changing what I'm doing or how I'm doing it as a result.

To continue on a theme from yesterday:
"Do you think Death could possibly be a boat?"

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

"Bravo!!" for remaining true to yourself!!

and as for the theme...

Are we talking 40-foot yacht, or dingy?

[pricelessone.livejournal.com]

Who's up for a fun Q&A?

Tell us about your history with writing in general.

What is your favorite part of the writing process?

How would you describe your writing style? What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What drew you to start competing in therealljidol?

How often do you read other people's entries?

What do you look for an an entry you read?

What's your biggest pet-peeve in LJI entries?

What's the best review/critique you have ever received on an LJI entry?

What is your favorite LJ Idol entry you've written so far and why?

[drippedonpaper.livejournal.com]

Wow, you are full of questions:)

I can't answer all of these right now but my favorite entry was one I wrote last season about postpartum depression. I liked it because...I had never ever mentioned it before so it freed my soul in so many other ways to mention that it happened, how I felt and to have so so so many other women say, "I felt the same way."

Part of me healed that had been concealed for so long.

[stormkitty.livejournal.com]

Is it too early to fire today? Allergies are going haywire, tendonitis is flaring up (which REALLY sucks since I need to finish a sample and I'm teaching a workshop this weekend), and the neighbors are STILL getting their [insert string of cuss words here] pool installed. Now they're cutting brick. Have been since yesterday afternoon. Along with STILL digging and shaking my foundation.

I'm very particular about my cereal. I need the milk to be super cold (I'm like this about milk anyway), and I have to eat it quickly before the cereal gets mushy. Which is why I like Honey Nut Cheerios, they don't mush as quickly as other cereals.

[drippedonpaper.livejournal.com]

I'm totally with you on the "eat quick so no mush" Mush, bleeh!:P

I hope your allergies and tendonitis improve ASAP!

[drippedonpaper.livejournal.com]

I can write about the continuing adventures of Max (my dog, Max Ewok that is:)

I had no idea his life was of such interest to you all!:) (teasing)

I didn't get a chance to chime in yesterday but, for the record, I appreciate constructive criticism. My goal is to improve my writing and from ANY feedback, I learn something, even if you hated an entry.

I realize I have a lot of polishing I need to do as a writer, I haven't evolved into what I need to be so suggestions on how to change, ways to shift what I am writing into something better, things to avoid, knowing the parts/entries that bore the heck out of people etc. I won't get better (probably) if I only get compliments (though, like everyone, those are nice too:)

Comments are helpful, whether in praise or criticizing, telling me how to do better, what they think I should change, etc.

[supremegoddess1.livejournal.com]

*sigh*

I am at work and getting ready to head home. The only reason I came in this morning is because we had a mandatory meeting first thing and if I didn't they would probably say I was trying to avoid it.

Meeting went okay, but I think I will return to shivering in my blankets at home. Just found out a few minutes ago that one of the clients I saw yesterday has been placed in isolation for possible swine flu. Joy. Guess what I might have?

[sra33.livejournal.com]

EEP! Eat lots! Toast, Bagels, stuff with lots of carbs! OJ! Ahhh *flails* Feel better!!! D:

[spydielives.livejournal.com]

Morning all.

That discussion about constructive criticism yesterday was great. I followed it all day, since I tend to be blunt when I critique something and thus don't unless I am sure it is something someone wants me to do for them.

My night finished with a "Happy Ending" last night. How about yours?

[sra33.livejournal.com]

Blunt is good. I hate it when people beat around the bush or sugar coat things because I can never figure out what they're actually trying to say and it makes me look -and feel- like an idiot.

[millysdaughter.livejournal.com]

I do not deal well with criticism, constructive or not. I am fine with straight-up nuts-and-bolts advice, even to the point of being told to "delete paragraphs 3 and 5, and re-write paragraphs 4 and 6 to include those points of information" because that kind of advice carries no emotional charge.

[beautyofgrey.livejournal.com]

I'm over here being a big baby (http://beautyofgrey.livejournal.com/561523.html).

I had a good idea for my entry this week (on Monday, even!), but every time I sit down to write it, it just comes out in a completely different way than I imagined. This is because this topic has unwittingly opened an emotional can of worms from the last decade and I can't even process it all at once. AGH!

Which reminds me, for all you people out there who claim your writing is "effortless".....pffftttththtththththtththt on you. ;) (I envy you.)

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Owwwwwwwie...

:cringes:

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

I'm doing okay. I was actually out the door early enough this morning to stop by McDonald's for breakfast - yum!

Idol is indeed crunchy in milk - I think it's all the nuts and flakes, LOL.

I've gotten my entry written and posted as of yesterday, whee! I feel good for getting it done rather early (at least for me, I think I was about the 25th to post) - leaves me more time for reading!!

[sra33.livejournal.com]

Idol is indeed crunchy in milk - I think it's all the nuts and flakes, LOL.

FTW! XD

[morning-stand.livejournal.com]

Good morning :)
I am getting ready for work. Need to leave in 30 minutes. Thankfully Julia likes to sleep in, so it gives me some time to myself in the mornings. I enjoy eating breakfast and showering in peace :)

I work 930-5 and was supposed to go to my boyfriend's house after, but due to the rain we've postponed it until Saturday night.

Man, torrential downpours here, really. It's flooded everywhere. I'm going to have a tough time getting to work, I think.

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

:nodding: I've got a non-Idol friend living in your general area who's been posting about the torrential downpours you're getting out there.

Stay safe!

[worldofcharlie.livejournal.com]

Looks like quite a few folks have has their coffee today...

But then I'm on the west coast it's earlier here... (we don't drink coffee).

The next week will be busy- my headmates birthday is this Saturday- so our body turns 40... She's dreading and is excited about her birthday at the same time.

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Ah, 40... I remember way back then... (Okay, it was two years ago, but still)!!

I've had hot tea this morning, but no coffee as of yet.

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

I seem to have missed the boat on the constructive criticism conversation. I've been really behind on everything this week. I think I have a good angle for my entry this week, but I won't be able to sit and write it until at least later tonight, probably tomorrow.

No coffee for me- I'm already feeling my ulcer stirring up with all of the stress this week (sick grandfather, money issues from my work hours getting cut, etc).

[drjeff.livejournal.com]

Loaded question. Life is great, overall. This week is super-broke and full of escalated chronic pain BS.

On the cool side, I forwarded this week's entry to a friend at work, she loved it, and now it's making the rounds all over campus. I'm famous! :)

I have a very slow workday tomorrow, so I'm going to read a bunch of entries and try to tell you all how much I love you. :)

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the chronic pain BS. I've got a chronic condition too (diabetes, whee) so I know how annoying those things can be!

And I'm all about finding out how much you love me! ;)

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Well good morning my fine, feathered friends.

I hope Idol doesn't get soggy in milk... I don't do soggy... the texture just makes me heave. :-)

Enjoying my PB&J sammich in my cubicle whilst making my mental to-do list before I head out on the high seas tomorrow... It's alarmingly lengthy. Yikes!

Also waiting for the day's deluge to hit us. The worst of the storm systems is supposed to be passing through any minute now... bring on the thunder and lightning, baby!!!

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

What sort of PB&J sammich were you enjoying? Inquiring minds want to know!

My personal favorite PB&J is smooth peanut butter (usually Jif) with seedless blackberry jam. Mmmmm!

[marjory.livejournal.com]

So what did we get wrong re the History of Idol? Surely some things are a matter of perception and interpretation? This is a moster with a life of its own. Vessicles too!

(imagine I've made an ASCII winking devil)

[beeker121.livejournal.com]

My boyfriend and I are trying a new breakfast theory - fruit smoothies. (I used to have toast w/ peanut butter and he didn't eat breakfast at all.) It's good in that I'm getting fruit to start my day, but it'll be interesting to see how well we can keep this up.

Otherwise my day is pretty quiet. I am back from all of my travels and have a doctor's appt today to go through the pre-surgery stuff for next week. (Should be a minor procedure.) It's funny - so much else has been going on the part where today is my birthday is something I keep forgetting.

[teaberryblue.livejournal.com]

I started having yogurt for breakfast! But I had toast with peanut butter for dinner tonight!

[onda-bianca.livejournal.com]

Not only am I out of the loop, but the loop is located on the other side of the room. In the kitchen. I seemed to have missed all those bits of conversation. Instead, I've been in my own little world. Truly, I feel like I just fell down a rabbit hole. Again.

[joeymichaels.livejournal.com]

I'm still looking for new songs to feed to my iPod. What are you listening to these days that you like? I'll make a "LJI" playlist and share the results. :D

[rattsu.livejournal.com]

Today I put the entire collection of The Project Hate MCMXCIX on repeat... their latest CD 'the lustrate process' is great, but the classic is still 'armageddon march eternal'

a sample (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLBIN7xHkLY)

[creature-girl08.livejournal.com]

Glad it is Thursday. Still raining out there. Amazing! Has been a pretty good day. No trees falling down like yesterday at least. PHEW!