Honestly, I'm cold. So, I'm going to rap off whatever comes to mind and hope that it doesn't end up in my fatality.
I've come across a great new book that has been showing me how to improve my write by like ten fold. "Writing the Natural Way" is the book. Fabulous.
For the past couple of days, I've been clustering before I begin the freewrite. It helps to organize my brain and gives me things to write about without me having to force things to make them happen. Although, I have to say, it does feel good to just rap at the moment.
Perhaps I'm being a little lazy, but it is cold out here in the open air with the wind blowing on me. I've got no home to be comforted by. I do have a tent that has a nice feather-down sleeping bag waiting for me.
My shoes have thin souls. This is causing me to get colder quicker. I could possible take care of this issue by getting some cayenne pepper. Sprinkling a little on the feet will cause them to get very warm. Be careful how much you use if you try this. The heat will be very, very intense if you put on a generous amount. You've been warned. haha!!!
p.s. I'm almost up to two-hundred words every five minutes when I flow. Very neat!
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My Completed Freewriting prompts:
| Ongoing Stories | Numbered in Order of Story's Progression | |||
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| Detective Story | #1 Trolley #2 Flea #3 Awakening | |||
| Suspense/Horror | #1 Late #2 Banana #3 Paper #4 Tree #5 5 #6 Home Alone #7 Doctor’s Office | |||
| The Stall | #1 Medium #2 The Stall #3 The Stall #4 Mice #5 Detective #6 Homeless #7 Eyebrows #8 40 Percent Off #9 One Year #10 The Stall | |||
| Church | #1 Church #2 Ornate #3 Chips #4 State | |||
| Butterfly | 1. Old Maid 2. Pitiful 3. Headache 4. coffee 5. Three Grapes 6. Helicopter 7.Helpless 8. Overslept 9. Smooth as Silk | |||
| Dragon Breath | 1. Dragon Breath 2. Death on the Table 3. Washcloths | |||
| The Attic | 1. The Attic 2. The Four Corners 3. Small Package | |||
| Damaged Goods | 1. Well-being 2. Orange Blossom 3. Freedom of Personal Power |
| Poems | ||||
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| #52 Caterpillar | #85 Wildflower | Hardboiled Minds | Grief | Eat This Apple |
| Towels | See You on the Other Side | Tears | Light | Mask |
| Yummy | Rose Pedals |
| We-writes (collaborations with community members) | ||||
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| Monster | Eagle Scout 1st Entry: 2nd Entry: 3rd Entry | Smooth as Silk | Torment of the Light Bulb | |
| Pull the Plug | Death on the Table | The Farm House | Well-being | |
| Idiot 1; 2; 3 |
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I hope this is fiction and that you are not really homeless. The title of the book you are reading would have sucked me in to read it too.
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Nope. Not fiction. Really homeless at the moment. Have been for a few years.
I am so sorry to hear this Tristan. : ( I just can't imagine what you have been through and I will keep you in my prayers. Please stay safe and warm.
The worst time is when it rains and it has been raining here as of late. I don't have a very good tent so most of my sleeping stuff ends up getting wet. Very tough when one doesn't have friends, acquaintances, nor family to rely on.
I should be alright though. Thanks for you prayers.
Just what you need...lots of rain. I guess that is better than snow? At least you know that the freewrite family is here for you. Please let me know is there is anything I can do for you. Are there others around you that live in tents too so you can look out for each other?
I was homeless for a week in the dead of winter once, but at least I had a car for shelter.
Unless you have friends in LA, CA where I can stay at when it rains, the only other pressing thing would be a feather-down coat (they're light and warm).
When I became homeless this last time, about seven years ago by now, I was in NY while it was winter. I hightailed it out of there really quick.
You might be wondering why I've been out so long. I did have a few places to stay during the first few years, but people tend to disown you once they see you're not willing to work any old job just to have a rough over one's head. And I've got some PTSD and chronic physical pain keeping me from living life.
My focus has been on healing myself. I am working toward earning money, hence writing much more often. Maybe within this year, I'll start teaching yoga. I first must get certified. Next will be Qigong and Taijiquan when my teacher give me permission. So, things are in the works. They just aren't lucrative as of yet.