I’m in the middle of editing what feels like a wonky WIP and it’s making me a little crazy.
I started reading weird and random facts, like this oddity:
Hippo milk is pink.
Now I didn’t do much fact checking on this, but one Google and you will find A LOT on this nugget of information, along with a ton of other random facts.
Did you know that ants stretch in the morning ?
Or that a rhinoceros’ horn is made of compacted hair?
I hope human hair can’t do that. I really should make more of an effort with my brush. Maybe take a cue from the ants and stretch a little before tackling my hair, or something.
Then again, beauty might be a little overrated.
Did you know a scallop has blue eyes?
Pretty blue ones!
Oceanus
Scallops can have up to 100 of these pretty blue peepers, and yet they still can’t see that diver coming.
Here’s hoping I have better insight when it comes to fixing my WIP.
Serve the dinner backward, do anything-but for goodness sake, do something weird.
~Elsa Maxwell
What works for you when life gets wonky?
**If you haven’t heard yet, there’s an internet strike tomorrow. You can do something. For information check out these sites:
Too funny, Coleen. BTW, I love those little blue peepers. They remind me of pearls.
When life gets wonky, I go somewhere I can be alone. A walk is always nice.
I was thinking about the strike as I read all these facts. Like Sheila, a nice walk helps sort out the wonky stuff.
“editing what feels like a wonky WIP…” I think I’ve been stuck in that area for months. Sometimes I have to take time off, too. I watch something strange on TV, like Beavis and Butthead, or Beyond Scared Straight. Random facts are always fun too! That’s what my daughter does whenever she doesn’t know what else to do (or dosn’t want to) – LOL! Hope your editing goes more smoothly soon!
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Very funny, Coleen! I wish I had good advice for the wonky ms, but all I’ve got is power through! Good luck
Love the post, Colleen. And thank you very much, I happen to love scallops and now I’ll be thinking of those 100 baby blues next time I eat them.
I totally agree that ‘weird’ can give you a lift. It’s the fact that it’s out of the ordinary that makes it feel a bit rebellious.
I applaud you for supporting the SOPA strike tomorrow as well. Solidarity!!
Sorry about the eyes Ginger, but who knew, right?
Ha! Love it, Coleen…especially the word ‘wonky.’
I find that taking a day off to hike in the mountains or let loose some other way (generally computer/writing free) helps me un-wonki-fy.
Best of luck ironing out your WIP. Glad you’re seeing the lighter side in the meantime.
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Thanks for the best wishes all! You guys rock at helping right the wonky.
Tea. I’ve come to the conclusion that most of our common, everyday problems–not the big ones, mind you, but the little annoyances–can be solved with a cup of tea. And maybe, when life gets especially wonky, dark chocolate. Nice, fun post!
Love these facts. And when I ride one of my horses, all is right with the world. Internet strike?? I’m living under this huge rock. *sticks head out* The sun is so bright! *wink* But what is the strike?
Checked it out. And I am in! *waving*
Those were all funny and random facts. And now I feel a little smarter! You put a smile of my face today, like usual!
Wow, that is all fascinating Coleen! I couldn’t kill something with such pretty eyes.
I may have to forego those scallops from now on. I had no idea they were so beautiful! As to pink hippo milk . . . I’ll pass. However, I might be tempted by woodpecker stew. Those lovelies are eating my house.
Remember learning about the rhino horn in gradeschool, but all the rest is new to me! I love cool trivia. Thanks, Colleen!
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What a novel concept – doing something weird to change thigns up. I have to admit I’ve never tried this but it sounds good. I love the blue eyes. beautiful.
Fun post Coleen. Sometimes the wonky will help us get unstuck where we feel trapped in the mud of our story. Let’s hope this helped you get unstuck. Fun!
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Wow-What great weird facts! Now I am really going to rethink it the next time I am considering scallops for dinner. Creepy!
When life is wonky, I search for kitten pictures on the Internet. And videos of kiittens.
That scallop is laughing at me, I can tell.
Fun post and I certainly thank you for the giggle and the ewww. I’m a little freaked out about that hair thing and that hippo’s milk is pink. Like, does it taste like strawberry at least?
I love random facts! I knew about the rhinoceros’ horns being made out of hair (antlers on deer and elk are the same), but not about the hippo milk being pink. Too cool.
What a fun post!!! It’s amazing what you can find out just by Googling a subject. What would we do without the Internet? Tough times for writers that’s for sure.
What a fantastic post! So funny – you really made me laugh! I love weird stuff and I had a blast reading your clever, make-my-day-fun post! Thanks!