tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post180308114368202462..comments2024-03-22T22:20:02.000+11:00Comments on a long personal essay: On CreatingMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-22573614099509206902015-11-04T19:37:00.126+11:002015-11-04T19:37:00.126+11:00I do think everyone is creative in their own way, ...I do think everyone is creative in their own way, because creation comes from new ideas, and we have those all the time. It's the works of art that I wonder about. I wonder whether people are creating for the sake of being a cliche, or creating because they're inspired.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-69262950388303826102015-11-04T16:22:04.662+11:002015-11-04T16:22:04.662+11:00I liked reading about your journey to finding out ...I liked reading about your journey to finding out what it means for something to be created and creative. As a writer and avid reader myself, I would like to think that in some ways, we are all creative. It might come in different forms, but there is an understandable beauty in everything we do and the way we choose to do it. So I think that goes for maths and science as well. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-19923470598229517572015-11-03T18:33:56.406+11:002015-11-03T18:33:56.406+11:00I guess I don't, do I? And I guess scientists...I guess I don't, do I? And I guess scientists and mathematicians are artists in a way. So maybe they enjoy creating art too?Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-91484403833056572162015-11-02T21:47:09.029+11:002015-11-02T21:47:09.029+11:00I think your conclusion sums it up well! Your writ...I think your conclusion sums it up well! Your writing is great too. I don't think you have to choose between being good at science/maths and being creative. All these discoveries and inventions by scientists and mathematicians - creativity was definitely needed!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689713976270222518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-74553045337016380412015-10-31T15:18:03.398+11:002015-10-31T15:18:03.398+11:00I don't think creativity really can be classif...I don't think creativity really can be classified because it's so subjective to the audience. I do think the more thought you put behind it, though, the more you love it as the creator. So thinking through the themes and ideas really does make your art more appreciated by you.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-47790026072562831132015-10-31T15:11:41.553+11:002015-10-31T15:11:41.553+11:00Thank you so much T. Poetry sounds like such a be...Thank you so much T. Poetry sounds like such a beautiful art form, and I feel like I'm nowhere near artistic enough to be able to write it. I guess full sentences will work for me. But all those times when I'm too lazy and my sentences turn into shortened lists - maybe you could call that poetry? I'm glad you understand xMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-10919184666331004392015-10-31T15:10:10.466+11:002015-10-31T15:10:10.466+11:00hahah noise is so annoying, hey? My dad and his e...hahah noise is so annoying, hey? My dad and his extremely loud TV always gets on my nerves. GO WATCH STUCK IN LOVE IT"S AMAZINGMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-85151672402915185242015-10-31T15:09:19.516+11:002015-10-31T15:09:19.516+11:00Tumblr looks are just so appealing and satisfying ...Tumblr looks are just so appealing and satisfying though. And if you're putting your head behind your words, of course they're going to glow. Thanks so much for commenting xxMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-91203860481949993462015-10-31T15:01:02.186+11:002015-10-31T15:01:02.186+11:00Instagram is supposed to be a reflection of what y...Instagram is supposed to be a reflection of what you're doing, and I really believe people do use it that way. It's just that nowadays people do similar things with their time and that's okay. It's a whole other culture. Cats on Instagram are beautiful. As for Stuck in Love, I just think it's extremely well made. I personally can't identify with any of them, but I love the things they say. You're a full step up being able to relate to them.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-83704904175741534222015-10-31T05:17:25.240+11:002015-10-31T05:17:25.240+11:00This was great. And I feel you. I'm not even s...This was great. And I feel you. I'm not even sure how to explain how I feel you, but I so feel you. I read it and it just makes sense. I think there are two kinds of creative people. For some, it just comes out naturally. Others have to work at it a little more. But I don't think that effort makes us any less creative. Sometimes I think it makes us more so, because we have to try and think and plot to get our art out the way we want it to be. Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-74897856055527338482015-10-30T23:41:33.176+11:002015-10-30T23:41:33.176+11:00Wow. For someone who doesn't think they write ...Wow. For someone who doesn't think they write smoothly? <br />Let me just say, firstly, that I loved this. I can't tell you why, I'm not sure. But I love this.<br />Secondly, what you said about poets? Well, I'm a poet, and what you wrote is so true. You just put into words the reason I write poetry at all.<br />Lastly, you're right. About everything you talked about in this post. At least, that's in my opinion.<br /><br />Even if you're not planning on being a poet, don't ever stop writing.<br /><br />-T. xTane Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701040000489184064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-66044279252047873812015-10-30T04:59:47.540+11:002015-10-30T04:59:47.540+11:00this is so true! the first two paragraphs are so r...this is so true! the first two paragraphs are so relatable... ugh, i hate it when i'm in the house, trying to write, but i get disturbed by something or the other every thirty seconds. i kinda want to watch stuck in love now, haha<br /><br />http://thatcrazygiraffe.blogspot.co.uk/ (high five on having the same blog theme!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814432225352581415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-80588215450636723452015-10-30T04:35:34.350+11:002015-10-30T04:35:34.350+11:00I LOVE this! I just read about this movie in anoth...I LOVE this! I just read about this movie in another blog and now I have to go and see this. I'm vvvv confused about my creation style (it's tumblry 99% of the time) and my writing. I write a lot but it doesn't make sense, sometimes I'm okay with it not making sense but sometimes it hurts because I want my words to glow. Thank you so much for writing this!!!Areebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622201406009284143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-32743617000769542932015-10-30T02:03:12.383+11:002015-10-30T02:03:12.383+11:00I agree with you about Instagram- it seems like al...I agree with you about Instagram- it seems like all of the pictures look exactly the same. Probably because everyone just wants to fit in and it seems like nobody puts any effort or love in those pictures or probably anything else they do. I feel like I just take photos of the things I feel passionate about- maybe that's why my feed is full of photos of my cat.<br /><br />Stuck in Love is one of my favourite movies of all time and I'm still not even sure why. Maybe because while watching the movie I felt like I could idetify with almost all of the characters, even though I don't have any similar traits to them.<br /><br /><a href="http://sarawallflower.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sara Wallflower</a> Sara Wallflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03962834000798151189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-34416120828484533882015-10-29T20:24:56.441+11:002015-10-29T20:24:56.441+11:00Thanks Jhecel. When I said "there's a fi...Thanks Jhecel. When I said "there's a fine line between feeling real, and feeling stupid." that was just my view on myself with poetry, because there's no doubt some people are actually amazing at it. Even writing bad poetry is worthwhile, but I'm just saying I don't think I'd be able to. I guess creating really is about doing whatever it is you want to do and finding an audience who appreciate it, as a previous commenter said, or not seeing as an audience isn't completely necessary. So yeah maybe some people create to escape reality, but I reckon all our creations stem from something we know, and letting that out is how we escape.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-31084948738149926132015-10-29T20:20:11.545+11:002015-10-29T20:20:11.545+11:00No shade on Instagram. I love Instagram.
And than...No shade on Instagram. I love Instagram.<br />And thank you Grace! You don't want to be able to write like I can, you want to be able to write like you can. Expressing any genuine opinion in words is the best contribution you could give.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-12334982420249115882015-10-29T20:18:40.973+11:002015-10-29T20:18:40.973+11:00Thank you Vanessa. I'm glad you're taking...Thank you Vanessa. I'm glad you're taking something away. I don't understand why someone would create something to fit in, because if it's already been created then why bother.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-8956613553598817392015-10-29T20:17:13.411+11:002015-10-29T20:17:13.411+11:00Aw thank you. But I reckon the last line of Stuck...Aw thank you. But I reckon the last line of Stuck in Love was better.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-51523227650399336652015-10-29T20:15:44.585+11:002015-10-29T20:15:44.585+11:00Ah after reading your post the other day I had thi...Ah after reading your post the other day I had this immense need to watch Stuck in Love - and I haven't wanted to watch a movie that badly in ages. So I watched it, and how can you not feel completely inspired to do SOMETHING after watching that movie. I'm guessing Raymond Carver is a real person much like Flannery O'connor was. I think I want to read his short stories now, whatever they are.<br />As for cliche artistic souls, sometimes I feel like I'm no different. But you're right - there's no right and wrong to being creative, so doing whatever you want really is your form of art, as long as it actually means something you're proud of.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-86194148148599548772015-10-29T20:11:18.083+11:002015-10-29T20:11:18.083+11:00I guess the whole "voice" thing unusuall...I guess the whole "voice" thing unusually hasn't been an issue for me since I started blogging, because I never took in the idea that real people were actually going to read this thing. It was more of a highly organised website, much like my 'newspaper' phase or my 'everyday journal' phase. This one has stuck though, and now it's an effort to stay as honest as possible without censoring parts out. I guess creativity isn't quite a sensitive topic though, so it's easy to be honest. <br />Creativity really is unique to each individual, but I still think it should have excitement and experiences behind it. No matter how much work you put in, it doesn't mean everyone will love it and that's okay.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-6886905903483427522015-10-29T20:07:53.095+11:002015-10-29T20:07:53.095+11:00Hey I like that idea: about creation being your ow...Hey I like that idea: about creation being your own, and its purpose being to find people who appreciate it. I guess creativity really isn't clean cut, but has more to do with the individual and what they find important.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-58780705340208428992015-10-29T20:06:03.293+11:002015-10-29T20:06:03.293+11:00Thank you so much Mia. I guess writing is probabl...Thank you so much Mia. I guess writing is probably the art form I am most acquainted with because it's also the most logical, and using words to describe what is obvious to me and not to others seems simpler than real art in a way, even if I can't accurately do it. I'm glad it sounds right to you.<br />I really quite like the minimalistic look - like those black Nikes with the white ticks, or the 'inkwell' filtered instagram posts - but you're right. It's a look not a creation. You can create in a look, but sometimes aesthetically pleasing is all it is: aesthetically pleasing.<br />I envy those who can wholly express themselves too.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-6484495235529329452015-10-29T17:41:34.624+11:002015-10-29T17:41:34.624+11:00Dear M,
I agree that we should create what is rea...Dear M,<br /><br />I agree that we should create what is real and what we truly mean. But, some people are forced to create a different version, let say of art or drawing, because they want to escape reality. I have to admit I am one of them. I create, I write poetry thinking people would not know what I really meant. I even exaggerate metaphors. Sure, we create to be appreciated, to show that we can do something. I get your point. I do! <br /><br /><br />Just do whatever you want to do. :)<br /><br /><br />Koshehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511807630067924809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-18135636859441746452015-10-29T09:30:47.957+11:002015-10-29T09:30:47.957+11:00I love this so much, M. I'm always wishing tha...I love this so much, M. I'm always wishing that I was more artistic. And I have to agree with you, being artistic nowadays comes across as so fake a lot of the time. Thanks, Instagram...<br />Honestly, I love your writing style though. I cannot TELL you the number of times that I have read one of your posts, and just WISHED that I could write like you do!! I really love it. Sometimes I can't even bring myself to comment haha because you've already expressed everything far better than I ever could!!!!Grace Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864931544458385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699385733480282081.post-55698808357319191322015-10-29T09:29:39.473+11:002015-10-29T09:29:39.473+11:00I love what you write. I always take something val...I love what you write. I always take something valuable away. I understand what you mean about how people who are artistic seem to try really hard to fit in. In a way its nice to not have standards to live up to.<br />-VanessaVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549115091616004193noreply@blogger.com