this side of the blue

been busy, but not crazy. just pleasantly busy. trying to get back into things that make me happier. picking up books more, spending less time on the internets, writing, even playing video games a little. [hey, it counts!] also been reading a lot of literature assigned by my English teacher and finally starting to see the beauty in poetry.

the past few days i have been pondering over whether or not i should make a zine, or specifically, what i'd put in it if i did. i haven't decided yet. i want to write fiction loosely based on experiences, sort of. but maybe i'd just be better off writing more from the heart? i don't know. see, i think most zines are more personal than just fiction stories. like blogging only a lot less obnoxious. i don't know yet. an acquaintance of mine, Katie, reads and reviews zines [her website with zine catalog - www.parcellpress.com], and i've been talking to her a little about the whole thing. her interest in it is what reminded me that it's always been something i wanted to do too, actually. i bought a zine on her website, too. it should be nice. a lot of them do look really nice. it's hard not be inspired by them. they are heartfelt but not sappy, personal but not tmi, nostalgic but not ridiculous.

(Katie's latest zine)

there's something about making a zine that really appeals to me. the whole idea of having this finished project, something that i created, i just think it would make me feel really good. and make me feel like my life isn't such a waste, either. but we'll see. more about zines when things develop!

had an ethical school-related issue today, but already resolved it, spoke with the professor. the ball is in her court, so hopefully i did the right thing. i think i did...