Do you suppose she's a wildflower?
Hey hey. I've been an occasional lurker on The Cult for a couple years now (found thevelvet from a google search on horror novels, found The Cult through discussion there) and today after about a week of anxious hand-wringing and internal debate, ignored my inner cheapskate and bought a membership to the Writers' Workshop. Expect to see me around a bunch, GETTING MY FORTY DOLLARS WORTH (quiet, innercheapskate!)
I'm one of those writers who, like pretty much every other writer, was born a writer. I was also born with a love for 'weird things', like horror movies and strange phenomena and ultralarge sea monsters that possibily lurk in the deepest depths of the ocean. I'm an inherently creative person who has a big cold streak of rationality in me, so I'm constantly conflicted with my desire to believe that the world we see is not all that meets the eye and the fact that there is little evidence to support the fact. I just don't want things to be boring.
So I'm a writer and a lover of horror and I often write horror. But I write anything the voice in my brain tells me to write, so I churn out other stuff occasionally. I have a passionate love for symbolism and tend to adore any creative media that opens itself to interpretation (movies like Black Swan and Antichrist, a trillion different good books). Beautiful, original imagery turns me on.
I'm a huge reader and spend far too much money on books (only paper books for me, I dream of having a personal library one day). Some of my favorite authors include Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Stephen King, Mark Z Danielewski, Chuck Palahniuk and Anne Rice, among others.
I dabble in art when I'm in a writing slump but I'm nothing to write home about. I love music, all kinds, but especially piano-rock and anything that involves a melodic voice with a melancholy feel. I've never been much of a TV watcher, unless you count playing lots of video games as watching TV (which would be fair). These days I try to avoid doing 'unproductive' things, so I always try to fill my time with writing or drawing or reading or eating sushi. Hey, eating sushi is one of the best uses you can make of your time. Trust me.
I've rambled way too long already, as I tend to do with just about any subject, but a couple more tidbits I probably should have begun with: I'm a 21 year old female living in Australia. I'm taking time off life (read: work and school) to 'realize my dreams of being a writer'. I do model part-time though, I've vowed to 'quit' because it interferes with my writing but posing for a camera is a little bit of an addiction for me, I guess. I have three cats whom I love very much, and I'm a huge animal lover and supporter of animal welfare (coughpleaseadoptfromshelterscough).
Annnd I'm out. If you made it all the way to this sentence, my congratulations as well as my apologies for taking so much of your time. 
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Who's the chick in your avatar?
Cujo is an adorable name for a cat. My cats are mostly named after video game characters though, because I am a nerd.
The chick in my avatar would be me.
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
Thank ya!
No one is born a writer. They don't even teach you ABCs until around kindergarten. And up till then it's a struggle just learning how to not shit in your pants.
I feel like you're trying to draw me into a silly unprovable debate so I will ignore your post as politely as possible 
It's very provable. There's never been a 2 year old author.
I was also born with a love for 'weird things', like horror movies and strange phenomena and ultralarge sea monsters that possibily lurk in the deepest depths of the ocean.
Maybe I should tell you about the time I wrestled Ogopogo for an apple.
"The rat inside your brain rules the world."
Citizen Kane SUCKED!!!!!!! True fact.
Alcoholism is the cure not the disease.
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
I know right! That's me in my avatar and I'm even doing the same lip thing you're doing in yours!
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
I know right! That's me in my avatar and I'm even doing the same lip thing you're doing in yours!
What we've learned today is that no matter what else, girls are adept at using sarcasm.
At least the ones here. 
I -know- I said I wouldn't do this, and I reserve the right to vanish from this conversation at any second (and it really should be this precise one) but do you believe that people are born gay? I believe it, and yet you don't see 2 year old boys doing other 2 year old boys in the butt (please note: this is not an entirely serious comment and should not be treated as one).
I think writing is hardwired, just like that. For some people it's incredibly easy to solve mathematical equations, I believe that's not something they learned but a talent inherent at birth, just waiting to mature. In the same way, I believe that the incessant need to write down stories that scream in your head is completely tied to the way your brain is wired. I could absolutely be wrong, but that's how I feel about the subject!
I respect your opinion and will happily agree to disagree.
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
I know right! That's me in my avatar and I'm even doing the same lip thing you're doing in yours!
What we've learned today is that no matter what else, girls are adept at using sarcasm.
At least the ones here. :D
If we're not using sarcasm something's wrong.
I think writing is hardwired, just like that. For some people it's incredibly easy to solve mathematical equations, I believe that's not something they learned but a talent inherent at birth, just waiting to mature. In the same way, I believe that the incessant need to write down stories that scream in your head is completely tied to the way your brain is wired. I could absolutely be wrong, but that's how I feel about the subject!
100% agree. Some people just have the "talent" for stringing words together, and storytelling, that others cannot manage.
Anyone can learn to use grammar, know how to spell, but that doesn't make their writing of the nature that I assume Arkadia means.
There is a very clear difference between born-writers and learned-writers, and it is very obvious when you read stories written by the two types.
I saw it in school and I continue to see it whenever I read - nonfiction included.
Two year olds have a bitch of a time finding good representation.
This is why we can't have nice things.
On a more serious note, I would suggest maybe - maybe - "born storytellers" or "born communicators". Thoughts?
This is why we can't have nice things.
You joined on my birthday. Congratulations. Expect nudes in your inbox.
Edit: I just saw you joined over a year ago and not today. Still expect nudes.
100% agree. Some people just have the "talent" for stringing words together, and storytelling, that others cannot manage.
Anyone can learn to use grammar, know how to spell, but that doesn't make their writing of the nature that I assume Arkadia means.
There is a very clear difference between born-writers and learned-writers, and it is very obvious when you read stories written by the two types.
I saw it in school and I continue to see it whenever I read - nonfiction included.
Glad to hear someone else feels this way I agree with everything you've said. If we're going to argue semantics, I suppose you could say no one is born an actual writer, and is instead a natural storyteller, but that sounds like a big waste of time.
I was amused to read your comment right after having the same thought process.
To repeat what I said above: if we're going to argue semantics, certainly 'born storyteller' would be more applicable. I wouldn't consider a 'born communicator' the same as a 'born storyteller', but I would certainly also consider myself a born communicator, as in someone who is quite good at empathizing with and endearing oneself to a person, and so now you have me wondering -- are all good writers good communicators? Would you guys consider yourselves exceptionally good at communicating? It's an interesting question I've never considered before.
Edit: I just saw you joined over a year ago and not today. Still expect nudes.
In spirit, I joined today. Good enough!
Still waiting for nudes.
What about born writer to author?
(see what I did there?)
(see what I did there?)
Touche!
"For most of this century, scientists have worshiped the hardware of the brain and the software of the mind; the messy powers of the heart were left to the poets."
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
I know right! That's me in my avatar and I'm even doing the same lip thing you're doing in yours!
What we've learned today is that no matter what else, girls are adept at using sarcasm.
At least the ones here. :D
haha, I like this one.
welcome!
I can't be a FEMALE and not have a photo of myself as my avatar, GOSH! What do they teach you boys in school anyways?!
I know right! That's me in my avatar and I'm even doing the same lip thing you're doing in yours!
What we've learned today is that no matter what else, girls are adept at using sarcasm.
At least the ones here. :D
haha, I like this one.
welcome!
Thank you
Tltr.
And the lighting in your avatar makes you look deformed. Just sayin...
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Is your name really Arkadia? I knew an Arcadia, spelled that way because it's the name of the city in which she was conceived.
This is why we can't have nice things.
And the lighting in your avatar makes you look deformed. Just sayin...
Tltr?
I'll see your attempt at provocation and raise you 1 ignore.
That's the second time you've failed at ignoring.
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
People really do that?
Man, hippies suck.
"Hi, my name is Parking Lot Behind The Circle K Jackson."
This is why we can't have nice things.
Too long to read.
and it wasn't an attempt at provocation, darling. just a statement.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
No, my name is Chantal I just think it's a pretty mix of syllables and a not-too-long username, though I've heard of the place in Greece and would like to visit there some day.
People really do that?
Man, hippies suck.
"Hi, my name is Parking Lot Behind The Circle K Jackson."
I know, I could've been a Tampa.
100% agree. Some people just have the "talent" for stringing words together, and storytelling, that others cannot manage.
Anyone can learn to use grammar, know how to spell, but that doesn't make their writing of the nature that I assume Arkadia means.
There is a very clear difference between born-writers and learned-writers, and it is very obvious when you read stories written by the two types.
I saw it in school and I continue to see it whenever I read - nonfiction included.
Glad to hear someone else feels this way I agree with everything you've said. If we're going to argue semantics, I suppose you could say no one is born an actual writer, and is instead a natural storyteller, but that sounds like a big waste of time.
I was amused to read your comment right after having the same thought process.
To repeat what I said above: if we're going to argue semantics, certainly 'born storyteller' would be more applicable. I wouldn't consider a 'born communicator' the same as a 'born storyteller', but I would certainly also consider myself a born communicator, as in someone who is quite good at empathizing with and endearing oneself to a person, and so now you have me wondering -- are all good writers good communicators? Would you guys consider yourselves exceptionally good at communicating? It's an interesting question I've never considered before.
I took it as everyone is born predisposed to something. There aren't two-year-old authors; however, certain two-year-olds may have the ability to become authors later in life--just like others may have the abilities to become athletes or... I totally agree with this.
I don't like to ignore people. I just prefer to ignore pointless arguments and antagonism. I don't mean to sound like a hippie but I don't know where all the bad energy comes from. I prefer to minimize that kind of energy in my life.
People really do that?
Man, hippies suck.
"Hi, my name is Parking Lot Behind The Circle K Jackson."
I know, I could've been a Tampa.
I shudder to think what I might have been. Some things are better left a secret.
so it looks less deformed on my computer than it did on my phone, but its still a very unflattering angle, imo.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
It's a good thing I'm not out to attract you as a mate, then! Otherwise I'd be in all kinds of strife.
Hey! You're not allowed to just make up internet-initialisms!
What you were looking for was:
tl;dr - Too long; didn't read
Hey, I would have recognized that one 
Goes for me as well: tl;dr.
Did you say what your name was? What kind of modeling do you do?
I'm unable to see sushi as a satisfying meal. It's cold and non-filling.
Welcome!
My next cat shall be called Sushi.
My next cat shall be called Sushi.
It might try to eat itself if you do.
My next cat shall be called Sushi.
It might try to eat itself if you do.
Did you know Cujo doesn't eat fish?
Well Cujo isn't an ordinary cat. That's why I need him on my side right now...because he doesn't eat fish.
Did you say what your name was? What kind of modeling do you do?
I'm unable to see sushi as a satisfying meal. It's cold and non-filling.
Welcome!
Thank you!
My name is Chantal. I got into 'the biz' because I wanted to be a lingerie model, but somehow I've ended up doing mostly fashion instead. I do a bunch of work for local fashion designers and the occasional random store poster/flier/whathaveyou. I do other stuff too, but primarily those. I'm a smalltime fish
I can understand your view of sushi. It's probably something like how I feel about people who order salads as a main at restaurants. Wtf guys. Meals made up of 90% lettuce can't be healthy eating! Or very satisfying. You can get hot sushi though, I've recently been semi-converted into being a consumer of tempura sushi. It doesn't taste like what I expect sushi to taste like, but it's pretty delicious all the same. And I always have a miso soup to go with my sushi, so that takes care of the cold problem otherwise. But yeah, I getcha
My next cat shall be called Sushi.
That is a positively awesome name for a cat.
I recently adopted a new kitten and was having a ton of trouble naming him. I wish I would have thought of Sushi I ended up calling him Tidus even though I don't really like it. For the last few weeks I've been moping over the fact that I didn't name him Washington. It just sounds so epic.
Why not change it the name? It doesn't seem too late.
Also, I prefer the warm/cooked sushi over the raw stuff.
It's never too late to call a cat a mew name. It's not as if the fuckers listen.
I can make up all the internet initialisms I want, damn it!
And facial deformities aside, this chica is pretty cool.
But I still didn't read the original post.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
I don't see these deformities you speak of, but I will agree she seems cool, thus far.
Geez, Des, nobody calls you fronte de porca because of your avatar.
I don't see any deformities, but exactly the opposite?
Don't ask how that came out as a question.
Welcome Arkadia,
You're doing a kick-ass job in workshop so far. Good stuff. I'll have to check out one of your subs when you post one.
Any chance we can see some photography?
She's cool. She likes cats and books, she's cool.
You like King? Then you will think Cujo is the bestest name for a cat!
Who's the chick in your avatar?