Where I talk a bit and then send you somewhere else.

Ouch.

That is all I have to say. I entered a little 'contest' thing (but it's not really a contest because there is no real prize unless an agent likes your work and asks for more info and such (which would totally be considered a prize by me!)) where I put the first 250 words of a novel I have recently written and waited for critique. And boy did I get it! It hurt, it felt harsh, but you know what? I have read so many blogs of authors I love and they all say the same thing. If you can move past the hurt, and take the critique into consideration, it can really help your writing. Yeah, as I said, it hurt, but I was prepared for that. I knew people wouldn't like it. Did I have false hope that everybody would ask me why I wasn't yet published? Oh yeah, but what new writer doesn't. Instead, this has given me a much needed reality check and advice on how to write things from now on. I can genuinely say that I appreciated the harshness of the critique. I will admit that the people who added they liked the character and 'good luck' to the ends of their comments are now officially my favorite!

And now I will send you somewhere else. I love reading author's blogs. I have a select few I check everyday because I love hear (uh reading) what they have to say. Some of them, I haven't even read their books, but I really really want to soon! So here we go. Go see the amazingly funny and amazing advice giver Veronica Roth! She has amazing advice!

Have a great day. I know I will.

and now I'm back to writing!

Bex Rosie

Happy Freedom Day!

Good Morning

I am writing this one the most historical day for our nation. In case you can't read the date listed above, it is July 4th. I have already expressed how much love I have for my country. It is just an amazing place. We are free here. We have the right to worship in whatever way we choose. we may say what we want to say, think what we want to think. I can not imagine a better place to live.

There are many people in our country that complain about how things are run. I must admit that there are many things with our government with which I do not agree, however, I am amazed time and time again that I have the right to disagree. I think that so many people today do not realize that the government they complain about is the same one that gives them the freedom to do so.

Tomorrow will be a great day. I am hoping to do some shopping with my friends, watch a few movies, have an amazing lunch/dinner, and watch fireworks from my front yard. When I watch the fireworks, I can't help but think of our National Anthem.

"Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"

". . . the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air," I just love it. It makes be think of the fireworks that light the night sky.

How grateful I am for those men and women who fight and die for my freedom. They work so hard, many giving their lives so that I can live freely. I would like to publicly thank the military men and women. You are angels here on earth. May God continue to bless you and your families.

I hope you all have a great holiday. Spend some time with your family. Have a great barbecue, and have fun! God bless America!

Bex

Summer = Catching up on everything. Including my teeth.

Hello,

So, let me just start out by saying, I hate going to the dentist. I really do. I don't like it when metal things go into my mouth to prod around in there. It is very uncomfortable. Especially when the lady who is cleaning your teeth is nice, but a little rough. my mouth is so sore it's not funny.

But on another note, when I walked into the office, I signed in and then sat down in one of their chairs. From the dark abyss that lay before me, I could hear the machines whizzing, and I'm pretty sure I hear a cry for help.

while I was sitting there, a man was finishing up his trip to the dentist, and he was making small talk with the receptionist. Their farewell went as follows:

Receptionist: Good by Hank! See you next time.

Hank: Thanks Molly, hey, have you been shooting lately?

Molly: No, I still have two dead ones in my freezer.

Molly and Hank shoot what? I have no idea, but it was so not what I wanted to hear while waiting to have judgement passed on me.

Now, I am going to go and have a big bowl of sugary candy so as to make me feel better. I know, my dentist loves me.

Bex

Summer = Movie Time!!

You know? I love books, I really do. In fact, I don't know where I would be without my own little books that sit onmy own little bookshelf in my own little room. At many times, books were all I had. I needed them. When I was supposed to be cleaning my room at a young age, I would read a book instead (In fact, I still do that. . . shhh don't tell my mom (but I think she pretty much already knows)).

So having said that, the fact that I love books, I would like to talk about another love. Movies. Seriously. While there is something about sitting down to read and imagine an amazing world, nothing can take away from sitting in front of a screen with a bowl of popcorn. It is pretty cool.

Again, I realize that many people do not like movies because they believe movies are taking out our ability to use our own imaginations. Do I agree? Sure. But only if someone is glued to the screen 24/7. That would be a really awkward phone call to the doctor, I'm just saying.

Sometimes, people need to take a break from one thing or another. That could be books, movies, extremely cute boys that a girl shouldn't even bother liking, etc. Breaks are good, healthy even.

So for a girl like me, who loves to read books, to watch a movie is a real treat. It's even better when it's in the movie theaters, and I'm surrounded by friends.

I was going to see the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie tonight, but my friend is getting her wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow, so we decidedto hold off. So instead of going to see a new movie, I decided to talk about my new favorite movie. You have probably all heard of it. If not, go watch it. NOW. That was an order.

Drumroll Please!

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Taken from here

That's right. My new favorite movie is Tangled. I seriously love it all. I love how modern the language is in a medieval setting. I love the music, and I love the chameleon. Seriously, that little lizard made it for me. I love Flynn, or should I say Eugene. :) He is just amazing. I am in love. This is probably why I do not have any current love interest that is interested in me. I am too focused on Disney princes. Oh well. I suppose it's a teenager thing. So having said that. I think I will just go watch this amazing movie. I love it!!

have a great weekend!

Bex

Summer, Please go faster!

Hello my dear friends.


Despite the title, I am, so far, having a fantastic summer. However, that being said, I wish it could move faster. Why you might ask? Because exciting things are going to be happening in September. A new life to begin. I also think that I am hoping that if I can speed up the summer, I will be able to have the effects of my work out program without having to work out. OK, maybe that won't work out too well.
Anyway, so a few days ago, I was looking at some professional photographs which were very strange, I will admit, but they were thought provoking. One in particular was amazing, and within two seconds, I had a plot fully formed in my mind. I wrote it down, and can't stay away from it for long.
I love the feeling of falling in love with a new story to the point that I can't put it down. The next paragraph will be an excerpt from the very beginning, and I don't think very many people will understand what is going on, but then again, maybe they will, it is all up to their interpretation. One thing is for sure, it is a one of a kind.

I tried to bring it up to my parents you know, but they just brushed it off. They didn't want to hear it. It think they were afraid that I would be some sort of freak with my ideas. But I can't change what I am. But maybe I could, if I saw the right thing; it's not like it works that way anyway. Nobody can make something specific for me, and I can't do it myself. It has to be made independently of me and without my influence. It has to become true through my interpretation which can be very dangerous. I have turned an innocent flower into a hurricane. The last one was called Katrina. I stopped looking at things since that time, but somethings I slip up. It is hard. I am just drawn to them, and can't help it all all.

I hope you guys like it. I know I do! I hope you all have a great weekend, and just remember that when one door closes, a window is opened. At least, that is what I have to keep reminding myself.

Bex

Fun Stuff!!

Hello!

So, I got my third job this week. I work on a Navy Base, and I had to have a security clearance check, which was amazing and made me feel like I was on a James Bond movie! I think I am this close to becoming a secret agent in the CIA. However, I didn't think it would be wise to tell the Technical Writer group that I am prepared to carry a gun (along with my pen and notebook. . . It would be sure to look menacing!).


Anyway, so I was pretty excited to get this job because it will hopefully have a bunch of writing involved (along with shredding because I am a summer intern (seriously, when I was introduced, practically everybody went running to get their boxes of papers waiting to be shreded) which is OK, because shredding gives me time to think and ponder,).
I have not been doing too much writing lately because I have hated getting up so early during my summer, but I think it will pick back up again. I just needed a break, and I think I have gotten it.

I think that is it for me! I will write later!!

Bex

Hello Summer, I am glad you could drop by!

Hello World,

Today is my first official day of Summer, and I am loving it (Sorry McDonald's, I couldn't help it,)!! I am supposed to start my job today, but I am waiting for my security clearance to check out. I will be working on a government base for the summer and as such, I will need the security to make sure that I am not a terrorist. Haha, me, a terrorist, it just brings a funny picture to my mind.

I am writing as much as ever. However, since I write a book every three weeks, it is tiring. For my last three weeks, I wrote two books. I will never ever ever do that again. Normally I can write a book in approximately eleven days, and I did that, but it was really hard to push myself so much. with the three week time period, it allowed me to take my time and then to recuperate and plan before the next three week period. since I didn't have that, I did not write much the first week of this newest three week period. but that is ok because I still have plenty of time.

I hope everyone is enjoying their June so far, I know I am. My fabulous Uncle bought me a laptop. He is seriously amazing. I got it five days later (I was waiting by the window everyday after school) and have used it everyday. I love it to death!

Anyway, I think that is it for now, so I will post later as my summer gets more and more exciting. Have a great day!

Bexie

P.S. I am sorry for the lack of capitalization in almost every sentence, I was too lazy to hit the shift key. . . Hey, it's summer, I can be lazy if I want to.