tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post8229476359673468400..comments2024-03-28T01:53:58.120-07:00Comments on Sublime Mercies: Art School Madness, the Writer's Life, and the Counter-Culture as HomeCharlotte Issyvoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-52222745557249916782014-09-29T21:30:41.854-07:002014-09-29T21:30:41.854-07:00By the time I was twelve, I knew I was going to be...By the time I was twelve, I knew I was going to be a writer. And, boy oh boy, I worked hard at making that happen, living on nothing and editing local newspapers, getting published here and there. But I grew weary of poverty and drifted into teaching. I gave up my dream of writing, and thought I was just becoming more mature -- even though I felt, with my life experience, I had some pretty important things to say. <br /><br />Speaking of soul mates, it was Beau who got me writing again by suggesting I start a style blog. He knew I'd end up writing about deeper stuff, but he had no idea how quickly and easily the writing would flow out of me. Now, like you, I'm taking my vocation more seriously. I need to write and I'm pretty sure I have a life story and perspectives born of that story that need to be told. Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-25801855192432789062014-09-29T21:26:06.098-07:002014-09-29T21:26:06.098-07:00Learning English all by yourself is impressive. I ...Learning English all by yourself is impressive. I taught ESL for many years.<br /><br />The truth is that most counter culture people move to large urban centres to find others like themselves. Even if you did do that, I imagine autism would make it harder for you to build a social set. My partner is simply more shy than I am and has a harder time making friends. Autism would be tough.<br /><br />So glad you found my blog though! I never really know who's reading it.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-76883675599904055392014-09-29T21:23:41.557-07:002014-09-29T21:23:41.557-07:00Yes, I do think writing is an art, or can and shou...Yes, I do think writing is an art, or can and should be. It's also my breath and blood. I need to write and always have.<br /><br />You're an outsider indeed! It's not an easy place to be but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Suburbs make me itch.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-39991169261135485992014-09-04T00:43:55.206-07:002014-09-04T00:43:55.206-07:00I agree with you - writing is art! And that it is ...I agree with you - writing is art! And that it is something that chooses you, not the other way around. I write as long as I can remember - my very first little poems started before I knew how to spell. Hardly one day passes by without me writing something. It's the way we live - writing life. Though I only recently have decided to take this huuuuge part of me seriously. It just always has been a part of me, but I have never though of it as my vocation or something like it before. I was not confident. <br /><br />I also think that what sets us apart are our inner experiences, the way we feel and see life. I know for a fact that the way I see life is dramatically different from the way vast majority of people see life, artists included. It would be incredibly lonely to be me if I did not meet Justin, we are soulmates. But it's hard at times, because I actually like people and I see beauty in people, often they even do not see themselves the way I see them. So writing, creating is only natural. It is not an escape, it is the only way of living.<br />Thank you for this post!<br /><br />Loved your outfit here - you look great!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-50856648743065756612014-08-10T22:41:54.709-07:002014-08-10T22:41:54.709-07:00Thanks for this thoughtful post. I follow you sinc...Thanks for this thoughtful post. I follow you since any time...<br />I'm also an outsider, but I can not live in counter-culture, here it isn't, where i live... And I have often longing for other peoples like me, but I can not get contacts, as autistic woman. Here in a small town in Germany it means totally isolation, difficult to meet people outside of the mainstream.<br />Well , I'm living in my own culture, only created by myself ... - - - (my English is not enoug, I'm learning only since one year, only by myself) Maschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551663590430844725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-31695660808721252982014-08-10T22:09:39.457-07:002014-08-10T22:09:39.457-07:00Writing is definitely an art form! Totally!
I und...Writing is definitely an art form! Totally! <br />I understand about being an outsider although I have come from a different angle. I grew up as a missionary kid in a foreign culture, I have Asperger's Syndrome, and I am queer(gender and sexuality). I am also a late parent and an artist, musician and poet. These things set us apart and also enable us to see life others don't because they are swamped, being in the thick of it.<br />I love you hair done this way! And your outfit is simple and suits you! XO JJJazzy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.com