4 May 2012
1st opuss and a bit of a test... Tried to email this, but doesn't seem to have worked. Perhaps it will arrive later and duplicate..
What to start with?.. Well, I only discovered this app last night and spent a considerable portion of my much needed sleep-time reading through the various bits n bobs, so I decided to put a little intro of myself up and lay out my intentions and observations.
I debated how much to tell. I want to remain anon, but at the same time there is a very good chance I may use this platform to speak about highly personal matters that I wouldn't discuss with friends. Then I thought about, 'what does the pieces of info I reveal over those that I ignore, say about myself?' I mean there is so much that happens in life and defines us that it is impossible to put them into a few paragraphs and those that I do pick must say something about either my personality or my priorities right now..
In the end I decided to keep it basic, and I'm sure in time more will be revealed.
I'm in my late 30s, I have 3 children, including our baby. My wife was pregnant with him when we discovered she had cancer. She delayed treatment to give him the best chance and he was born premature in order to give his mum a chance. Three months on and both are doing well and the Mrs has almost completed her chemo, with more 'stuff'still to come.
I think I will leave it there for now as that is the single most important thing in my life at present. Supporting my family, nurturing my kids and making sure my wife gets through this is pretty all consuming.
I like to write and read, mainly horror, however that is probably due to laziness and routine, as I also enjoy many other forms of storytelling and that is the key - there must be a story told.
I have a few pieces that I want share on here and may run a test blog at some point with the highs and lows of what's going on, so there's a good chance that I come in and vent frustration and anger (so I apologize in advance) but the good days always outnumber the bad and anything I say needs to be taken with a large pinch of salt.
I haven't read the terms etc yet and was a little dubious when going through the app as it seems quite a young user base so I'm still a bit wary of committing to this place - time will tell.
I would say that I don't curse for the sake of it, but will not censor my writing either and again I apologize in advance.
If you have any comments or criticism about anything I put up, good or bad, it will always be welcomed, as long as it's constructive, not abusive and originates from correct motives. I do not for one minute think that I am an above average writer, but I like to try to be the best I can and I'm never too proud to take advice. On that note - there may be times when I leave comments on others' and when I do it will always be my true opinion and not always what the writer will want to hear, but I would rather not comment than upset someone.
Okey doke, I think that's all for now - I don't even know if this will work.. fingers crossed and maybe I will talk later.
TC
Attempt 1a • Opuss № I