The Beginning At Last

Three Days, Three Posts

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Kevin
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All in the freaking trash. What a waste of time. 😠

Not a goddamn thing worth salvaging.

I am not one of those people who can sit down and do the act of writing without being inspired. I can’t trudge through it like a true author would. God knows I have tried, but that is just not my style.

Lately, I am lucky if I can come up with something mildly amusing for these stupid daily prompts, I swear.

Gotten nowhere on my spy story, nowhere on my barbarian adventures. Not even a measly fricking poem.

And I am just bitching to bitch, so don’t mind me. It keeps me from getting pissed off, deleting everything in a fit of agitation, and then throwing my monitor. 😄

To those of you who can trudge through the quagmire and produce something worthwhile, I tip my cap to you. Personally, I’d rather put my head through a concrete wall.

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120 responses to “Three Days, Three Posts”

  1. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
    mahalakshmiarun777

    I took a short break from prompt. It helped me really. At some point, it became frustrating for me. Now I think I am back. So I completely understand your page!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I am almost the opposite at the moment. I feel like those are the only thing I can accomplish anything on. My own work has been trash lately lol

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      1. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Phases of life! Next phase, of life might be completely different! 👍

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Too true. Perhaps I will be inspired after a good night’s sleep. 😴

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      3. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        So your next phase starts tomorrow 😀👍

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Here’s hoping! lol
        And thank you for the encouragement! 🙏

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      5. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Likewise 👍

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        🙏🙏

        Like

  2. aastha Avatar
    aastha

    I am on a writer’s block. Getting nothing for the No Theme Thursday this time even though the images are worth working on

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It seems it runs in the family this week lol
      We are both at a standstill.

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      1. aastha Avatar
        aastha

        Yes, so true. I hope this bug leaves us soon 😊 Also what’s with the prompt these days. So wierd

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        The prompts are a breed unto themselves lately. 😄
        Indeed. I am tired of wasting hours writing just to throw stuff in the trash. lol

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      3. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Is this group psychology? I don’t feel like writing as well!

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      4. aastha Avatar
        aastha

        Haha, it must be the unpredictable weather’s influence.

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      5. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        We are currently having rain and snow after days of warmer than average weather. My sinus condition is haywire right now.

        Still odd that so many of us are impacted and feeling this way at the same time.

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      6. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        👍. I used to write passionately and hurriedly at the same time. Writing and hurriedly, it’s irony! Right! But that’s how it was with me. But now! Nope! Nothing really comes out! 🙄

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I write in similar fashion, and like you, I now feel the well is dry at the moment. It is frustrating to keep trying and coming to dead ends isn’t it?

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      8. aastha Avatar
        aastha

        I get you. Hope our condition improves soon. Blogging is a valuable escape for me.

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      9. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Definitely yes! 👍. I think conversing with you and Kevin could bring me back to the blog!

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      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        For what it is worth, I do sincerely enjoy reading your posts. I greatly appreciate your energy and positive mindset. I hope you also find the urge again soon.

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      11. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        As a good friend, please do let me know when the page is not worth reading! I will try and improvise. Though I would sulk 😃

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      12. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I will be honest, I have yet to encounter any of your writing that was not worth reading, It has all been very valuable and appreciated. You bring a very positive energy with you, and that is what truly counts. You have a love of life that I deeply admire. 😊👍

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      13. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Thank you so much 🙏means a lot to me. The admiration is mutual. I love all the gorilla’s giving wonderful postures! Very good humour sense in all those images! 👏👏

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      14. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you very much 🙏
        I like to try and keep it lighthearted and fun even if I am sending a message.
        I will be serious in tone when needed, of course. But day to day, I prefer some humor if able.

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      15. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Your humour sense is impeccable! You are matching the right path! Keep moving ahead 👍👏👏

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      16. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I shall try! As long as you agree to keep bringing us your positive energy too! 👏👏😎

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      17. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        I will stay here as long as word press is there and will continue to write and support my dear friends

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      18. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        That is my goal as well. I hope to be around for a long, long time. 👍

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      19. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Consistency is what it is 🙌

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      20. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed it is. 💪
        Off topic: Had another weird glitch. Every time I tried to type and had to use the “N” key, it kept toggling my notifications open and closed. It took me ten minutes to get the last reply typed 😄

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      21. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Wow! You did real hard work to finish the sentence 😃

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      22. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It truly was! 😄
        I was actually getting really annoyed. I had to navigate away several times to get it to stop lol

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      23. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Wow! A very inspiring anecdote! Your next phase probably started even before your good night sleep! 😴

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      24. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        My phase almost ended again because I kind of wanted to throw my keyboard while i was going through that. 🤣🤣

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      25. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Tomorrow will be a better day, with your keyboard working perfectly fine, typing all the words even before you start to type😀

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      26. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        If that happens, then it will be a fine day indeed! lol

        Speaking of which, I just had to push the clocks ahead one hour, so it is now 3AM. 😴Goodnight and thank you again for the positive vibes and encouragement! You truly make a difference and I appreciate it immensely!

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      27. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Thought as much! Very delayed for you to hit the sack! Good night 😴 it was fun chatting with you as well! 👍🙏

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      28. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        And now I am awake and back lol
        Nice evening to you! 👋😊

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      29. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Nice day to you too 👍😀

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      30. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you! I need coffee 😄😄

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      31. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        I won’t even talk to anyone before having my morning coffee👍

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      32. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I am on my second now. I hope it kicks in soon lol

        Like

      33. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        👍😀

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      34. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s going to be a three cup day 😄😄

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      35. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Way to go 😀👍

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      36. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        😎☕☕☕

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      37. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        +1 to that 👍

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      38. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It is starting to look that way, yes! lol
        Welcome to the session. 😄

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      39. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        😀😀

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  3. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    Telling you that I understand how you feel might sound like mere words, as everyone seems to say them. But the truth is, only you can truly comprehend the depths of your emotions and the complexities of your thoughts in any given moment. Your writing speaks to me in such a profound way, and I sincerely hope that you rediscover your inspiration and your passion for creating. 🤍😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Phoebe. I know I am not alone in this frustration and it impacts many of us. I think this one really frustrated me because it was three days of work for essentially nothing.
      Your kind words are very much appreciated and I, too, find inspiration in your writing as well. My sincerest thanks. 🙏

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      1. Drops of Ink Avatar
        Drops of Ink

        You’re very welcome Kevin. 😊

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  4. Abbrah Kahdavver Avatar
    Abbrah Kahdavver

    I gave up on the daily posting stuff awhile back. I just phone it in with the daily prompt using minimal effort these days. I can’t come up with new material every day either, especially when I get into a funk.

    We all be struggling.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, it seems we are all spinning our wheels these days. I did have some other things that took priority this week, From Tuesday onward was a bit of a whirlwind, which did not help matters from a writing standpoint.

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      1. Abbrah Kahdavver Avatar
        Abbrah Kahdavver

        I’m wearing yellow UV tinted glasses now. I hate it, but it’s necessary for me to write. I had to give my eyes a break because it sucked feeling like my eyes were burning. I just finally finished writing a story I started on a year ago. I need to start a new one, and I need to catch up on posts. I feel so far behind and all I want to do is goof off.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Same. I really almost don’t want to write in an odd way, and yet I do.
        Are the glasses helping? I have the same issue as you and it drives me mad.

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      3. Abbrah Kahdavver Avatar
        Abbrah Kahdavver

        immensely. They’re the UV blocking sport glasses, but they work about the same as blue blockers. Darcy came through with that reminder. I forgot I had these things.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’m going to grab a pair of something I think then. I can’t take it some days. Thanks!

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  5. Silk Cords Avatar
    Silk Cords

    Judging from the amount of replies thus far (TLDR, lol), I’d say we’re not the only ones in the boat you describe. I know exactly how you feel though; I can’t write without inspiration either, and sometimes it’s quick to abandon me.

    And I’ll go a step further and say I’d like to strangle these professional writers with their constant admonitions that writer’s block isn’t real and to just write. Maybe it isn’t for them when they have the confidence of multiple best sellers and movie conversions under their belt. For struggling beginners, it’s very real.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Great point. When it’s your “job” maybe there is a bit more motivation, and comfort, if you have already gotten some healthy paychecks.

      Those just starting out, and working 1-2 other jobs, probably don’t have the luxury of sitting down to grind it out for hours on end.

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  6. rebuilding rob Avatar
    rebuilding rob

    For what’s its worth, I think be all feel this with way with some of these prompts. I do feel like my effort on some of these crops, sometimes is incomplete at best and half-assed at worst.

    But that’s the great thing about Opposed to some of the other visual arts: it really is a process and it doesn’t necessarily have to ever feel “finished”

    Besides, these prompt are just here to help trigger responses in us. If the prompt is half assed I think it’s fair to assume that our responses will probably be half-assed as well.

    I know that you know all of this already, but sometimes it’s just nice to hear your thoughts being reflected back to you

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Morning, Rob. Indeed, it is always appreciated. Thank you. And that is a fair point. They get back what they give.

      I think the frustrating thing for me is that it’s my own stuff I have hit roadblocks on. Not only can I not come up with anything, but I kinda don’t care either. And I don’t know which bothers me more.

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      1. rebuilding rob Avatar
        rebuilding rob

        I can totally understand. We’ve all been there, – either the writer’s block, or the lack of desire to write.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        That, and the wasted effort pisses me off still 😄

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      3. rebuilding rob Avatar
        rebuilding rob

        I hear ya. I have more than one response to these writing prompts that I’ve done and thought to myself “yeah, someday I’ll go back and finish that one up!“

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Isn’t it maddening some days? lol
        I’ll re-read something and be like “Well, that was an hour of my life wasted” 😄

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      5. rebuilding rob Avatar
        rebuilding rob

        Right?!

        Unfortunately, I’ve worked myself up to a point where I’ve been posting every day for the last six months, and I like seeing the likes, the comments, and my visitors / views go up. So now I’m hooked…

        I don’t think I’m a total hack…yet. I still try to put more work and effort into the prompts that really inspire me. More than that, I also try to make a second, non-prompt-related post every day about whatever is on my mind.

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I totally get it, Rob. I have a nice streak going too, and I would like to keep it going. It’s nice to see the results of your work come to fruition, no doubt.

        Hack? Please. A hack doesn’t post up a well researched article that he or she spent hours researching, including 10 open tabs when they are still writing.
        You put the time and thought into your posts and it shows.

        The prompts? They are what they are. Some deserve the treatment they get, imo. 😄

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      7. rebuilding rob Avatar
        rebuilding rob

        This! All of this!! Thanks Kevin!

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  7. Ojaswi Gupta Avatar
    Ojaswi Gupta

    I guess I’m stepping into that phase now 🤓

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Not you too? It’s an epidemic, I swear 😄

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  8. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Step away for a bit.. daydream, become the characters. That’s been my go to when I’m stuck. Writing has to be fun. Don’t allow it to overwhelm you. A time out, is not the end of the world. 🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Good day, Nigel. Thank you very much for that feedback. I have actually been doing that a bit. Just kind of tossing things around in my mind, however outlandish, seeing where it leads me. So far nowhere really, but perhaps something will open up. 🙏

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      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        It happens mate. But save them all. They come I handy for future projects lol. Many stories I conjure from my scrap heap

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I will do that going forward. Unfortunately, the last three got tossed to the ether already. lol
        Better luck next time, I guess! 🤷‍♂️

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  9. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Keep going bro! 😄😄

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I am trying, Philo! I am trying lol
      Thank you 🙏

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        All the best, Kevin

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Philo. And to you as well, my friend.

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      3. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s early, but so far, so good. And the same to you, Mr. P! 🙏

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  10. Avatar
    Anonymous

    Hang in there! It’s because your brain is focused on other things like finding employment. It’s normal for this to happen, just wait it out. 🙏

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    1. Avatar
      Anonymous

      it’s Amy, btw. I’m answering through my email, and I’m not logged on. And I get it about the sinuses. I am the sinus struggle boat🤧

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        They are kicking the hell out of me today.

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    2. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I know, Amy. Thanks. I just can’t guarantee how many monitors will survive while I wait it out 🤣

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  11. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Very interesting you say that, as I did have a moment of pause yesterday like, “should I break my 35 day streak of writing?” And just feeling bored with all that I’m writing and like it is a bit same-sy. Definitely feel I have a bit of a creative block these past few days to a week or so. This too, hopefully; shall pass 😂 we need to start making up our own writing prompts I guess!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Definitely need something lol
      Funny enough, I had posted and linked to your Origins post and deleted it. After I re-read it, I deemed it a piece of crap and trashed it. I think it was on my page a whole 15 minutes. The other two didn’t even make it that far. 😄

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Aww I wish you hadn’t deleted it!! It’s still good to write and get things out. Doesn’t have to be perfect every time, ya know? 😊

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I didn’t like the tone, I was trying to be humorous, and when I read it back after it was live, the tone just seemed way too snarky or flippant. That was the post that put me over the top after deleting all my others lately.

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Yeah, I’m currently working on my “writer’s block” one right now, and it’s a struggle. Bleh. And I hate reading back later and saying “man, that was not the intention of my post at all” cause words are sometimes hard to convey what we really meant or felt at the time.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        If I left it up, everyone would have likely thought I was a massive jerk lol
        It seemed funny when I was typing it, but live, it had a totally different tone.

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I totally get it 😊 im constantly revising my stuff to convey a certain message or tone as well, it’s hard, and sometimes I overthink it

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Same. But in my gut, if something really doesn’t feel right, I usually just ditch it. Some things are beyond salvaging 😄

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      7. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Very good advice to follow!

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        These days, if I find something isn’t resonating with my vibration, I am better off just cutting it loose instead of trying the whole “square peg/round hole” thing.

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  12. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    go ahead…not minding you 😋

    relatable moments, Kevin… frustratingly so too.
    hope your flow returns soon…it brings much smiles to many and to those dull days too.

    Go easy on yourself, Chief….us villagers are patient….(don’t take forever though 🙄😋)
    🤍🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      No pressure, eh? 🤣

      Thanks, Destiny. I know most can relate to the feeling. It’s a tough pill to swallow some days.

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      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        nope no pressure 😁

        pleasure always 🤍🙏

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Fear not. I am working as we speak lol

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      3. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        ah…great … Chief is busy weaving us some wonders 😋

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I will reserve calling it a wonder for the rest of you 😄

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      5. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        😂okay leave it to us then…. something like Dory from Finding Nemo comes to mind…no idea why but…
        *sing*….just keep swimming….just keep swimming…🤭😋
        have a great day, Kevin 💫

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        No swimming here. Just barbarians lol

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      7. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        😋😂👍

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        And…it is live. 😎

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  13. The Fitch Avatar
    The Fitch

    You are probably confounding a lot right now but let it pass. You’re still there.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I’ve got some “life” stuff going on too, so that has a hand in it.

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      1. The Fitch Avatar
        The Fitch

        I’m sure it does. It’s tough sorting it all out.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed. Sometimes life truly is a four letter word 😄

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      3. The Fitch Avatar
        The Fitch

        I found an indifferent lighthouse to shine. Maybe try that!

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s actually not bad stuff. Just hectic lately lol

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  14. janetdthomas77 Avatar
    janetdthomas77

    I can sooo relate to your frustration, Kevin. I loved the images of King Kong/alter you smashing up his computer! That gave me a big smile. I’ve so wanted to do that in real life. I hope you keep writing because you’re amazing at it xx

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hey Janet, I’m still plugging away. I put out what I can and when the rest comes, it comes lol
      Judging by all the replies, I am not the only one going through a block at the moment. 🤷‍♂️

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      1. janetdthomas77 Avatar
        janetdthomas77

        I saw that in your responses and I hope it gives you some comfort that others are struggling to write or like you, are fed up with stupid prompts. I hope the daily prompts get better for all of you. I hope you get inspired to write something amazing (you always do in the end) and I hope you keep going, we all love your pictures and blogs so much xx #big fan

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, I’m not giving up. I just needed to bitch to hear myself bitch. After I trashed my third post in as many days, I was a bit irate. That was a lot of time and effort for nothing! 😄

        Thank you 😊😊

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      3. janetdthomas77 Avatar
        janetdthomas77

        I can tell from your pictures how mad you were 🙂 I love that about the beautiful art you make, there’s so much feeling in them. So cool that your alter ego is a badass gorilla who can trash computers when he’s pissed off 🙂 love ittt

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Don’t tell anyone, but at night I fight crime as a simian superhero. 🤫

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      5. janetdthomas77 Avatar
        janetdthomas77

        I’m a vault, Kevin 😉

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Excellent. 😉

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  15. Asif Baloch Avatar
    Asif Baloch

    Everything about this blog article is perfect. Loved it, genuinely. 

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