This'll be the last Tuesday that I have to be in at work at the place I've been earning my paycheck for the last four years. I'm kind of excited about that. It's starting to look like my demands will be met, but nothing is final on that yet...Did I say it was Tuesday?
Yes! That means we're about to have us some fun with the Weekly Words Challenge. The WWC is brought to us by the hacky sack packin' zombie saviour Tink of Pickled Beef. And she gave us the words WOOD and METAL to play with this week.
Before I present my pictures of this week, I will give you some rather bad (sad?) news. Now, don't be too upset about this, but I've decided to put my Rubicon Heart story on hold for a little bit. I do intend to get back to it, but for the last week my private life (I try to maintain that too) has been a little hectic. So that's been the reason why you didn't get a new chapter this week. Then, for some reason, since The One left the country, my need to write the thing and get it out of my system has diminished. I can't really explain it... but I've just not felt right about writing it this past week.
If I don't feel right doing it, I don't think it'd be fair to put it out there for your reading pleasure either.
I hope to get back on it soon, though. Just letting you know that it may be a while before you get to read on...
Now, I hope you are still in the mood for some pictures!
That sign says "Build & WOOD" in Swedish**********
A WOOD swing set at the playground**********
Stainless steel is a METAL**********
A METAL gate**********
Heavy METAL !!!**********
WOOD and METAL slide**********
METAL blade and WOOD handle knife
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So there you have it. My WWC pictures for this week. Next week we will be playing with the words STONE and GLASS. She's giving us a break lately with some easier words... but, as I found this week - it wasn't all that much easier.
There were a couple of pictures, that I thought would rock this week, that I meant to go out and take this morning before I went to work. But, weather had the audacity to ruin it for me. It was pouring rain all morning, and I just couldn't get out there to take the pictures I wanted - that's why you got those late night pics from a playground near my home. In a state of panic, I walked over there as I got home from work, and hoped the flash would be enough for a couple of acceptable shots.
Anyway!
In case you missed it, I posted the new Picture Fiction Challenge for next month. Scroll on down to see that if you missed it yesterday.
51 comments:
Hey, those were good pics! I was able to encapsulate a picture I "had wanted" to use last week, but didn't get to take in time either.
We will patiently await the next RH [Okay, I'll pretend to be patient;)]. Sure hope things mellow in the "real world" for you.
Happy "last Tuesday?"
Oops, forgot. What else does that sign say? Something about personalizing..a sign? Just workin' on my Swedish.
I had to make sure you weren't fibbing to us on the sign and my Swedish to English translator confirmed your honesty!
\m/ long live Metal!!! You Rock!
And as usual, so do your photos!
great photos - and with an international flair!
love the "heavy metal" and the "wood and metal slide"
Excellent photos as usual dude. And throwing in some Swedish there too!
I know you wouldn't want to post anymore RH if it wasn't up to your standards so take you time and bring it back when your ready dude.
and Rock ON! \m/
It's wise to take a break from your Rubicon writings if it's not really bubbling up from inside of you. It would show in the finished product for sure. I am certainly willing to wait for your next inspiration. :-)
Nice angle on the knife! When I saw it, the theme song for Psycho went through my head. I like the lighting on the "metal" hand sign too. Well played!
Take all the breaks you need on the story. It comes through when it needs to. You have to be inspired. Believe me. I've been writing for two years on TT and I'd love more than anything to stop. But I can't finish it just for the sake of finishing it.
It's a good thing that you don't feel like writing about your past right now. Introspection leads to isolation. Sounds like you're ready get out there and deal with the present. Now would be a good time to talk to the attractive woman at your gym and every other attractive woman that you come across.
Everyone has a personal "energy" to them. Just being around them forces you to change your perspective. Some people live in the moment and keep you in the moment with them. These tend to be the "Party" people.
Some people make you think about the future. I've had lots of teachers and friends that fit into this category. They provide a needed break and perspective check from the "Party" people.
Some people make you think about your past. I've never liked being around people that make me think of the past. I've met a few police officers, priests, soldiers, and old folks who fit in this category. Often a conversation with these people is more a reflection on their issues than my own.
Seems like being around "The One" had you thinking a lot about your past. Now that she's gone you're shifting back into neutral. It's a good place to be. Now you can pick any gear you want. I have a feeling it won't be reverse.
Great pictures. I think heavy metal and the knife are my favs, but the slide looks like so much fun. :)
Love the knife shot...very artsy!!
You got some awesome shots. Great interpretations of the WWC words for the week.
They are much harder than I thought they'd be. Stone and Glass should be fun!
Farmer's Wife: Yeah, I saw that pic over on your WWC - it worked very well for this weeks words as well.
The small text on the sign would translate to "Your Personal Build Store" (With personal being "slash, friendly"... same meaning in Swedish).
Dana: You don't doubt my honesty, do you? ;)
Aunt Jackie: You ROCK too, girl. You made that very clear this week too!
Dianne: Yeah, I drive by that sign every day on my way to work, and I just thought I'd share some "international vibes" for once.
Jay: Well, everybody does sings and stuff... the ones I got around here mostly speak a foreign language ;)
Glad you understand about my decision on Rubicon... it wouldn't be right to put it out there if my heart wasn't in it - kind of ruins the whole idea of writing it.
The heavy metal one was uber clever, nicely done!
Sparkling Red: Glad you are willing to wait. I was actually feeling bad about announcing this, but I was thinking about it all last week, and now I made the decision that I just don't have it in me at this time. Maybe I'll offer some other fiction for your reading pleasure ;)
Tink: I like the knife pic myself, I must say. Didn't quite come out as I had hoped though... it doesn't look sharp... you know, the blade. It looks dull. But, that's ok.
Yeah, I still need to catch up on Twisted Tink. I am ashamed of myself. But, hey! I'll be out of a job starting next week, so I'll have plenty of time to catch up!
Unsigned: The Rubicon was actually aimed at releasing some repressed emotions, so that I could move on in life. I am watching myself closely, so that I do not fall back into an emotionless state that I went through for so many years. I don't think that is going to happen, but still...
Being with The One, when we were together always kept me very much in the present. When we were together there was nothing else that mattered - not past, not future - only me and her.
Being away from her, longing for her is what took me to the past, dwelling on past experiences and lost love, because she did not share that love with me.
Now that she's gone, I have repressed those feelings. I am not allowing myself to long for her, want her, and certainly not feel for her. So in a way, I have closed down my emotions once again.
I'll let you know, though, that I am seriously considering asking a girl out that works at the coffee shop where I used to buy breakfast. I like her quite a lot, and the other day we had a nice conversation.
The girl from gym I haven't seen since that one time. Guess she was one of those who "was going to get in shape", but tired after that one attempt ;)
Amy: Welcome!
Glad you liked the pictures. I almost wanted to take a ride down that slide, but my neighbors were already peeking out windows wondering my I was taking shots of the swing set and the slide in the dark, with that flash going off ;)
Ginni Dee: Thanks. Yeah, I was surprised that those words were as difficult as all the "difficult" words we've been presented with. Now I'm thinking Stone and Glass should be easy, but maybe next week I end up doing "panic shots" again ;)
Backpacker Momma: Thanks. I enjoyed taking that picture too.
My fav: the knife! That was an awesome shot!
Back to my Dance Dance Revolution. . .
\m/
I love the knife, but I am diggin' that "heavy metal" hand!!! Great pix!
heavy metal!
all right!!
you now what would have been cool? if in the knife's reflection you put yourself screaming!
hah that would have freaked some people out...
: )
wow...I can't pic a fav! I do like the knife shot though because of the reflection in it. I'm still shaking my head about you speaking Swedish! LOl I crack myself up ...duh!! You live there..silly me.
I think all of us, collectively understand about putting Rubicon Heart on hold. You know us...we're here to support on another and cheer each other on. We'll wait as ling as it takes.
( was that ok I said 'we'? Hope so :) )
Great pics, REH...the heavy metal made me laugh, it's so you...and Swedish seems to be only slightly easier than Russian. Whenever I'm at IKEA I love to read the names on things b/c they feel so funny in my mouth.
Rubicon is such a personal journey for you, I think it makes perfect sense to need a break from it, plus it's a memoir & here you are in the grips of life. Writing is a bitch when you don't feel it. You'll write other things, we won't be deprived :)
Those are some badass pictures!
The knife one was the bomb!!!!
Ask the "coffee shop" girl out. Y'all already have coffee in common.
Isn't it funny how we don't really know us bloggie friends personally, and yet, we get so...supportive and protective.
See, here again, I am "feeling your long" of loss for The One and yet...I get angered that you are so vulnerable and that [I do not see] she offers you equal value for that. But, we all have to live our lives. And, sometimes a "life goal" tends to take over and "miss" a life of love.
You know...out of all the guys I dated. My DH was one of the nicest ones and somewhat different from the others. And, I almost lost him before I ever had him because he had a great parental upbringing and I've come from a split [disfunctional] family. -- although, I love my family, I used to sware it was a hospital mix-up -- I totally am too uptight and straight and narrow for them, LOL.
But, I am my father's daughter -- no denying that.
Anyhoo, my MIL was the one who told my DH that he couldn't judge a person [ME] based on the bad decisions my parents made.
Since the day he shared that with me (many long happy years ago) I just knew...I could be anyone with him. Because I'm me. He loves me, happy, bitchin', OCD and all. And, I found out there is disfunctionality in his family tree as well.
I guess I'm just sharing because I had found "the One" a few times in my dating life. But, the one who actually found ME [when I had given up on the whole thing] is the one who hung on to me...When, I quit looking he fell in my lap.
And then "I scared him off" but his Mom sent him back. Oh, so by the way great supportive [future] in-laws are great. Sometines they see the good your significant other misses all caught up in the game of it.
Woo, heavy sharing on my part. I didn't go over my word limit, did I?
Ask her out...for something she likes, other than coffee. Then share/make up as you go -- some poetic or fictional story along the date. I keep telling you. Whoo her like you do us WE keep coming back, cuz' we are addicted [Okay, I'm the addict] but the rest love ya' too.
Keep us posted...
Great photos. I like the knife. I am sorry your personal life is crazy right now. I understand. I will wait for the next chapter of the Rubicon Heart. Somehow. :)
The coffee shop girl sounds nice. Ask her out. Tap into some of those good emotions. You know we've all got your back.
Jen: Oh, so you're hooked on that game now, eh? ;)
No More Empty Fortune Cookies: Thanks. The knife and the metal hand seem to be the popular ones this week.
Jay Cam: Either that or a half naked girl screaming. Yeah, I would've preferred that - just like in those cheesy low budget horror flicks.
TT: Yep. I do speak Swedish, alright ;)
So happy to see you all are understanding my decision of putting the Rubicon on hold.
Jo: Hehe... thanks - yes, I really am "Heavy Metal", am I not ;)
Maybe I should get a job at IKEA... after all it is the closest rival to the place I'm being fired from ;) - It was IKEA that opened a store in town which killed our business...
Swedish is a difficult language - but neighboring country Finland; Now that is one messed up language they got...
And, yes, I'll try to entertain with other forms of fiction every now and then ;)
Preposterous Ponderings: Thanks. The knife was a knife though... a bomb is like a round black ball with a wick (preferably sparkling with fire)
Farmer's Wife: She only works at the place, so I don't know if she likes coffee or not (she better though) ;)
Anyway - I realize I need to stop "trying" so hard. I should just go out on a few dates and see what happens - if it doesn't work out: Fine!
You must have some good in-laws, for getting your man to realize how great you are, and not letting him get away from you. Glad to hear you did find the One.
Karen: Thanks. Yeah, it's a little hectic right now. But, I hope it will all be for the better good.
Unsigned: Yeah, I think I'll have to ask her out. Hey! What harm can it do? The worst that could happen is her sayin' "No!", right?
He he, I *loved* the heavy metal one :)
Don't keep us waiting too long for the next instalment of Rubicon Heart now, will you?
R.E.H. That is fine to put it on hold for awhile. As Long as you come back to us again. I love reading that. It puts me in my own lil world, I cry a lil and laugh a lil....
LOL!! I am wired weird I guess.
Single
Guilty Secret: Hopefully it won't be too long, but it all depends on my mood. I'm not going to write unless I feel like writing it. Fair enough?
Single In The City: Oh, I'm not going anywhere... hehe. Just the Rubicon is put to rest for a while. I'll do my best to keep you cryin' and laughin' a lil.
And, your "weirdness" makes you cute ;)
Love the heavy metal shot!
I'm a little upset that you won't be continuing Rubicon Heart for awhile. I understand, but it's like taking my favorite show off air mid season. You should only do what you feel is right.
It's probably a good thing The One is gone for a little while. You will have time to put your mind on other things/ people.
Heavy Metal and Knives, you're speaking my language LOL
(that really is a great shot on the knife)
You've got a good head on your shoulders. You'll get back to RH when/if the time is right. You've got plenty of other atributes to keep us occupied in the meantime!
Melissa: Thanks :)
Knight: I'm so sorry. I sure didn't mean to upset you in any way. Hopefully your "favorite show" will be "back on the air" soon enough.
I guess it is a good thing she's gone. Gives me time to reflect on the whole situation a bit.
Leighann: Metal and knives rock... I wanted to put some metal studs in there as well, but I don't know where I've stashed mine ;)
Thanks for being so understanding about the Rubicon.
i like wood... especially when i can build it up..
anyway, i hope you get your rubicon heart going again, but i'll be patient until then (but know i'm anticipating it because of the possibility of some sexytime action in it!)
I'm just worried about you and that heart of yours R.E.H.
Excellent photos as usual!!!! The fist of rock and the knife are superb. Take all the time you need on the writing. I really like your idea of the weekly writing project, I'd hope to have some extra time so I can do one. :)
Enjoy the time off!!!
Tequila Mockingbird: What is it you're trying to build? ;)
Maybe I'll try my hand at erotic fiction - just for you?
Knight: Oh, that's so sweet of you! Thank You.
G-Man: Those two are joint winners this week in the popularity contest ;)
It would sure be fun to have you along on the PFC ride too. It's monthly though... not weekly (so you have a better chance at squeezing in the time needed) ;)
About my time off... well, I'll update you on that with today's post which should be up soon.
ummmmm... i'm building good times...
Erotic Fiction just for Tequila? NO FAIR!
I want Erotic Fiction too! AND I want that story that involves me, you, and Kate Hudson!
I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT!!!
Tequila Mockingbird: Good times... me like ;)
Leighann: Oh, don't be jealous of Tequila. Besides, I already promised you that Kate Hudson, You & Me story... that thing will be downright pornographic!
I can't wait! >:)
i think you should do an erotic story with me, you, leighann and kate hudson.
LOVE the knife picture. It's awesome. The angle is both pleasing to the eye and threatening to the psyche. Nice job.
Leighann: Women don't usually like it when I say that...
Tequila Mockingbird: The more the merrier! I'm game!
Newt: Thanks. Never thought of it like that - well put ;)
That one of the slide looks like there is a huge spider beside it!! Yikes!
Great pics! Sorry I'm late!
Most definitely fair enough. I hope I never feel I *ought* to blog, but only that I *want* to... and the same for my fellow bloggers :)
Ok, now those pictures made me want to go play at a playground!
Butterfly Girl: Lateness is excused!
I think those are just fallen old leaves... but they really do look like a giant spider. I must warn my neighbors not to take their kids out there!
Guilty Secret: I think if one starts blogging because one ought to, the whole idea behind it all is lost.
Jill: Can I come too? ;)
The more the merrier!
And I would look less like a nut if there is another adult with me!
Jill: Yup... then we'll look like two nuts ;)
The people calling us nuts, they are just jealous! And we wouldn't care, since we would be having a blast!!
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