Waxing Poetic, Waxing Lyrical on Twitter: Weather Forecasts Indicate Better Writing
(NaBloPoMo Day 3)
So sometimes I wax a bit lyrical on Twitter, and other times not so. For the most part, Twitter serves as a place for me to photo-whore; connect with other writers, style-bloggers, and runners; and retrieve and retweet informative, important news from other Green Activists…
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But sometimes, the medium is useful for getting out bullet thoughts and miniature writing ideas. It’s easier to grab a handy micro-computer than root through a satchel for a pen and paper.
And you know what? Some of my best writing lately has ended up in Microblog form, probably because I hardly do any other form of writing.
We are all in this together. In a ship without a sail, toiling the ancient seas until we reach our distant home shore. #ManicMondays
Lazy, pathetically drifting snowflakes on sad wind currents.
Dear 2:30AM, you and I and whatever the hell this is needs to be over. You and I are not healthy or each other. We need a break. Goodbye.
11:38 PM Jan 29th from Twitterrific
Yes, ma’am, I am that madame! Who donned skin colored socks & skin colored shoes. It looked bad–but cold or warmth, what would you choose?
5:53 AM Jan 29th from Twitterrific
Peach clouds hang, downy, under clear cellophane skies. The wind at our backs, we trudge along, heads bowed, seeking warmth and shelter.
5:42 AM Jan 28th from Twitterrific
That same impetuous biting wind that shakes the tree boughs propels me along the salt chalked sidewalks under a dull metal sky. Ah, winter.
3:06 PM Jan 27th from Twitterrific
Cookies and tea do much to improve many situations.
39:17 AM Jan 27th from Twitterrific
Snow has stopped its weak & pathetic dusting, & the sky is a dappled sea under brushed steel clouds. A brilliant day in the neighborhood!
8:18 AM Jan 27th from Twitterrific
Most of the more “poetic” imagery comes as a consequence of the grey blustery clouds or salty, white-washed streets that result from crappy winters here in the Great Lakes Region. You’re stuck in a fabric cubicle jungle across from a window that only lets in weak, dull light. It gives you pause. And much time lost in sad rumination culminates in strong imagery. A much needed catharsis.
Most humans are, without question, affected by the changes in weather. Some of us are so strongly tied to the loss of golden sunlight that we develop Seasonal Affectedness Disorder (SAD).
On the greyest of days, I find myself even thinking in such language. But such is the way of silver skies and cutting wind and shining, cold diamonds on your windshield. We hole up in our warm blankets and pyjamas at home, cursing the sky and the wind currents and the dead trees, and thoughts fly into our brains a mile a minute.
If you get a rare golden day, with tolerably warm-enough weather, get out of your comforting little hole and run around under the clear skies, under the silver clouds, drinking in the brisk air. You never know what sort of change you may feel in your body, mind and soul.
Outfit architecture: sweater, BR; striped dress shirt, random boutique; belt, skirt, Forever21; stockings, Tarzhjay; Oxfords, Payless (yes, you read that right); Headband, GoJane.com; watches, Anne Klein, Random boutique. Yes, I AM wearing two watches.
I’m so impressed that you can wax poetic on Twitter – that’s awesome. Love the sweater and oxfords!
Definitely better than grabbing a note book or waiting until you get home to blog it out and then find out you totally forgot what you wanted to say, non?
Fan I just say how much I hate the time difference? I miss most of your tweets because I’m asleep when you’re awake.
I also have to agree that cold, rainy weather really affects my mood. For me it calms and makes time for introspection. I looooove cold and rainy days. :)
Well, you should just read back through my tweets when you have a bored moment (if you get those–your life always seems so interesting).
I don’t like rainy days as you can see, but it does certainly make me introspective and a better writer.
YO! Payless? For real girl you can find some cute shoes there & at Tarjay sometimes. I very much enjoy your tweets especially the ones about running, outfits, being green, FOOD & ones that make fun of co-workers or just people in general. (See 2/3/10: “Someone’s lunch aroma has wafted into my cubicle and stuck to the lovely fabric walls. It smells like chili flatulence–post poop.” and “Hey, over grown frat boy, pronounce your frakking words!!”)
I have “champagne taste” on a “Budweiser budget”. I can find good stuff anywhere. Mainly, the anthropologie online clearance rack. :)
I’m glad you love my tweets. ^_^
I think it’s great that 140 characters can suffice for your writerly thoughts. Gary told me about this app called Memento. It syncs your Facebook, Twitter, twitpics, iPhone pics into a journal of sorts. So you can go back and see what you tweeted, took a photo of, etc. I think you’d enjoy it! I may have to get it myself.
My emotions ride on the weather, surf, and my contraception. LOL
DITTO!
If I get another app, I’ll be even more addicted to my phone than I already am. Nate hates it.
Cute outfit! I’m an argyle ho. My emotions are tied to money/work and essentially lack thereof… and also my position. I’m always sadder when I’m laying down, I feel like stuff piles on top of me. So I have to stay running around as much as possible.
I love Argyle, but all I have are this sweater and two pairs of socks. :(
your phone case is so cute!
I must first and foremost tell you how much I LOVE this outfit. This is something I’d love to wear but would never think to put together (I just don’t have the style sense like you). And you are so beautiful. Your hubby is one lucky man.
Secondly, I love, love, love Twitter. And you are becoming one of my favorite tweeters. How have we not been friends forever, I have no idea?!
:) Thanks! My new Detroit blogger friends are some of my favourite tweeters, too. Y’all are so uplifting for such a grump like me.
Whatever, you don’t have style!!! PULEAZE! I SAW some of your fashion finds. You’re so high.