tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post6738259271243647659..comments2024-03-27T23:07:31.392-04:00Comments on The Hayleylujah Chorus: SoulagesHayley Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291471465474995679noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-88809303486896048622009-05-03T15:50:00.000-04:002009-05-03T15:50:00.000-04:00Fuck me, I didn't read the whole article where you...Fuck me, I didn't read the whole article where you end up mentioning that same thing. Fuckkk. Ignore my stupidity. loolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-36747741692732825602009-05-03T15:49:00.000-04:002009-05-03T15:49:00.000-04:00ahem weren't*ahem weren't*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-23270060294090832152009-05-03T15:48:00.000-04:002009-05-03T15:48:00.000-04:00In case it hasn't been mentioned yet, I want you t...In case it hasn't been mentioned yet, I want you to know that the verb "soulager" in French means "to alleviate". "Soulage" is a tense variation thereof. So basially I've been pronouncing it soo-lah-(hard Z)-ay. I cannot stop myself. But whatevs. You're just about the coolest person ever Hayley, and if we were several thousands of miles apart I'd definitely want to be good friends with you (if you'd let me, that is).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-78028799905252277252009-04-26T13:29:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:29:00.000-04:00I'm fourteen. And that was really interesting to r...I'm fourteen. And that was really interesting to read.<br /><br />But I'm pretty sure my soul is ridiculously old.... which can become a little annoying. Be a little younger, soul!Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382820260919765999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-1405250155355716672009-04-21T14:16:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:16:00.000-04:00I believe my soulage is right around the awkward a...I believe my soulage is right around the awkward age of the thirteen/fourteen year old. Just entering high school, trying to find out where you belong. I know I'm going to feel like that the rest of my life.<br /><br />And do make a video because, a) you haven't made a video in ages, and b) their are many illiterate people who do not read your blogs who might also be intrigued by this idea.<br /><br />And I promise to mke a video response. =)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944169147018289121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-91525523089862528612009-04-21T11:07:00.000-04:002009-04-21T11:07:00.000-04:00I think I have the soul of an 18 year old because ...I think I have the soul of an 18 year old because up until that age I've felt I was older than that and now that I'm about to pass it by I feel like my maturity level is lower than it should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-44180850662545798402009-04-21T06:49:00.000-04:002009-04-21T06:49:00.000-04:00Hayley, I wonder if you would consider publishing ...Hayley, I wonder if you would consider publishing these blog posts as a book someday =) To me, it already sounds like the makings of a great new-generation novel. And I'm sure as hell you wouldn't have a tough time selling :D seeing as I've been hooked to your blog from the very first post!<br /><br />Also, I've never been one to believe in star signs and things of that sort that dictate your personality or lifestyle or future etc...but your Soulage theory actually seems to trump star signs for me bigtime (no offense to any star sign followers!). It's tremendously intriguing ^_^.<br /><br />I too kept a diary since I was fourteen and I found my feelings finally had a place they could discreetly inhabit. I can relate :).<br /><br />Can't really tell what my Soulage is...I find it's definitely not as teenage as my body...but often fluctuates from really young to really old :PHibanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-24164107981340085952009-04-21T06:05:00.000-04:002009-04-21T06:05:00.000-04:00Everyone seems pretty old or young, or not really ...Everyone seems pretty old or young, or not really sure. <br /><br />I am pretty sure my soulage is 43, maybe 42. The age where I feel like, as a woman, my life should have begun but hasn't, I feel old, and tired, and otherwise midlife-crisis-y all the time. <br /><br />I am constantly being catalyzed and doing big things and then changing my mind, afraid of one direction. <br /><br />I dropped out of college to go to circus school. I think that's a hell of a near 20 year old's midlife crisis. <br /><br />But I know what you mean, about feeling everything, and it all being important. When something hurts, the physical ache can be unbearable. <br /><br />But when it's good, I like to feel my body hum with joy, or the feel the heart swell, the crush-just-walked-into-the-room, hear-your-favorite-song heart swell.<br /><br />To heart-swells! And soulages!<br /><br />Coreythealphabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322579758725676204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-35418193654053373062009-04-21T04:00:00.000-04:002009-04-21T04:00:00.000-04:00I think my soulage is about 95. What I enjoy the m...I think my soulage is about 95. What I enjoy the most is lying on the grass somewhere, observing clouds. Or reading. <br />I sometimes feel like I want to do so much, but ultimately settle for a nap. <br />I am frightened when I think about how much time I have left and how I should spend it.<br /><br />And I'd rather travel the world instead of working (that's a pensioner for you ;).Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825731632387814288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-84933251104696089612009-04-21T01:29:00.000-04:002009-04-21T01:29:00.000-04:00I'VE BEEN THINKING FOR A WHILE WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR...I'VE BEEN THINKING FOR A WHILE WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BLOG...BUT I ONLY HAVE TO SAY:<br />I LOVE IT<br />HAYLEY URE THE COOLEST PERSON I KNOW^^ THXEl Tecolote de Twainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01229882849614975403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-71046451687453725672009-04-21T01:05:00.000-04:002009-04-21T01:05:00.000-04:00have you stopped eating? it seems like you've stop...have you stopped eating? it seems like you've stopped eating.<br /><br />don't. i better see that burrito count go up by one tomorrow or else ...x0brittx0https://www.blogger.com/profile/03095321726577222780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-55390322087843400082009-04-21T00:53:00.000-04:002009-04-21T00:53:00.000-04:00I love what you're saying about soulages. I think ...I love what you're saying about soulages. I think mine is around 5, when everything is exciting and being silly means being REALLY silly; when you put stuff on your head because it's fun and actually like it when people stare at you because you're dancing in public because you know you're having more fun than they are.<br /><br />I mean, I'm turning 19 in a month and I feel like some sort of impostor. Surely, I can't be that old?<br /><br />You should make a video about this. I'd definitely make a response. :]<br /><br />Also, crushing on strangers over the internet? Really?<br />Yeah, I do that too...Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526167707576132729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-72634808805559018502009-04-21T00:41:00.000-04:002009-04-21T00:41:00.000-04:00After asking Leah and thinking about it, I think m...After asking Leah and thinking about it, I think my soulage is 19. I'm a dramatic, hopeful, anxious, awkward, passionate teenager, yet I'm constantly searching for a way to be free and better and independent. So, 19.<br /><br />But I agree with Sarah; I don't think soulages are concrete. I think they're able to change and adapt, not necessarily with our real ages, but with the experiences we have and how they teach us. Souls aren't as permanent as one age for eternity. They grow.Marlenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01063562477053443296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-27547931409286060062009-04-21T00:26:00.000-04:002009-04-21T00:26:00.000-04:00The crushed on strangers over the internet? Yeah. ...The crushed on strangers over the internet? Yeah. I do that too. It's probably not healthy, but damn, it's fun.<br /><br />And I love the soul age thing. I really have no idea what mine would be, but I really want to find out now.Melissa Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576093293357608587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-696267300456018992009-04-20T23:23:00.000-04:002009-04-20T23:23:00.000-04:00Hayley, I love your writing; thank you for sharing...Hayley, I love your writing; thank you for sharing it with us.<br /><br />I have always thought that my soulage was about 65. I just feel like I relate better to that age group (this is sometimes problematic when you're actually in your 20s). Some of my interests and hobbies reflect this age, as does the way I approach my life and goals (sometimes). On good days, I feel a happiness/peace/appreciation of life that I see in a lot of older adults I know. But because I'm not 65, I don't have the knowledge/wisdom/experience that comes with it ... so I think part of my soul is definitely still 23 (my age), and is enjoying the worrying and wondering and exploring of this stage.<br /><br />What did you do with your diary from when you were 14? I am always tempted to destroy mine, out of fear that someone will find it and discover what I mess I was (am) ... but I re-read part of mine last weekend, and I found it interesting to see what I felt and remember what I went through, and how that shaped who I am today...Sarahalalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038861487042945204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-76974563873406631542009-04-20T22:46:00.000-04:002009-04-20T22:46:00.000-04:00I promise to make a video response. It's a great v...I promise to make a video response. It's a great video idea. And you're lovely. And I like that about you. hahaRaven Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425559155166949250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-66090526964904361982009-04-20T22:35:00.000-04:002009-04-20T22:35:00.000-04:00I distinctly remember standing in my first garde c...I distinctly remember standing in my first garde class rehearsing for the Mother's Day show thinking, "I like being 6. I think it will be my favorite age and number." And that's what happened. While my teacher tried to coax little boys into singing "My Guy" as "My Mom," that's what I was thinking.<br /><br /> I remember having a lot of free time that week...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-32727724434026933872009-04-20T22:20:00.000-04:002009-04-20T22:20:00.000-04:00I laughed at your frosted tips comment.
I comple...I laughed at your frosted tips comment. <br />I completely agree.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822851084574086779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-53803258772675513842009-04-20T21:55:00.001-04:002009-04-20T21:55:00.001-04:00I have always assumed I have an old soul, like San...I have always assumed I have an old soul, like Santa old, i have a natural calm that a lot of people lack until they are late into their lives. hmmm My belly is also similar to ST Nicks.... THIS JUST IN I AM SANTA CLAUS.... hmm yes I know it's April... what?A.J. James Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992159232117297657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-57438387461297001552009-04-20T21:55:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:55:00.000-04:00I think I am 12 as I am very strange and do things...I think I am 12 as I am very strange and do things I don't always know why, I still get mad over the tiniest things, and yet I can be insightful like most twelve-year-olds are. I enjoy it:)goldensnitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905047822227780370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-24899517186408398852009-04-20T21:49:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:49:00.000-04:00I quite enjoyed this post because I have also alwa...I quite enjoyed this post because I have also always wondered about how old people truly are in their hearts. My true age is probably either 13 or 14. I to also have a journal from that time and I was definitely not happy but when I read it I'm at times completely embarrassed by it and also wishing I was that girl again. She was focused, worked hard, had goals....she hadn't let the world's opinion of her come in and tell her dreams weren't possible. <br /><br />Oh, and please make this entry into a video. I think that would be awesome : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-2359080641031474162009-04-20T21:39:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:39:00.000-04:00I definitely believe that our internal ages rarely...I definitely believe that our internal ages rarely match our actual ages but I don't know that I'm convinced that they're mostly stagnant. On the contrary, I think a person's "soulage" or internal age can and should change as we learn and grow. That sounds very elementary school guidance counselor of me, but seriously. As we all try to make sense of the world and humanity, I think it can be dangerous to get stuck in a rut of any sort, including thinking you have to act a "certain age" all of the time. I have no idea if I'm making sense because Graham is blowing on my arm in an awkward way. Okay bye. You're pretty.Sarahhttp://wordscankeeler.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-50196880830519515832009-04-20T21:32:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:32:00.000-04:00i finally fit cleanly into the "sexy" category.
ye...i finally fit cleanly into the "sexy" category.<br />yes!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619176579102859823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-9678988641388241742009-04-20T21:18:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:18:00.000-04:00"Oh, and I continue my terrible habit of developin..."Oh, and I continue my terrible habit of developing crushes on strangers on the internet."<br /><br />I know all too well the afflictions of that curse. Just hate it when that happens.Jessehttp://www.youtube.com/CodedLockFilmsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-83848668116934107242009-04-20T20:43:00.000-04:002009-04-20T20:43:00.000-04:00I think my soulage is about twelve. While I do hav...I think my soulage is about twelve. While I do have my angsty teen moments, I generally have a very sunny, whimsical disposition much like that of a twelve year old.<br /><br />Also, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your blog. You are a wonderful writer and reading your blog is always one of the highlights of my day :)maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780926026980254179noreply@blogger.com