tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post8988730171900410449..comments2024-03-27T23:07:31.392-04:00Comments on The Hayleylujah Chorus: Pushing Yourself vs. Pushing Out JunkHayley Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291471465474995679noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-88005476423249998612011-04-25T00:41:20.419-04:002011-04-25T00:41:20.419-04:00I'm actually really amused that you wrote abou...I'm actually really amused that you wrote about NaNoWriMo today as next month a group of friend are going to have our own NaNoWriMoMay as you will - Nov didn't work out for all of us to participate as we wished (family obligations and education). I believe it's a good thing because sometimes you can write yourself into a corner and be writing utter nonsense but I believe that if you push yourself hard enough somethings goods bound to come out of it.<br /><br />Hmm...pretty sure that's what you just said, well great minds and all that.~Just Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590086503590870969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-52670979585816236382011-04-23T09:23:41.810-04:002011-04-23T09:23:41.810-04:00Hey Hayley, I have been busy with school for weeks...Hey Hayley, I have been busy with school for weeks and have just spent the last few hours catching up on you blog. Hilarious as always and I am very impressed by your no dairy drive, I don't think I could do that! and the running? I would love to be a runner but I can't help but think people are watching me! I run like a 4 year old in a fairy balerina costume!<br />I can't believe your 'Inside Hayley's Brain' video came about because you had no ideas. Definitely one of my favourites.<br />I find that I really need to make time to force myself to be creative because otherwise I just get lazy and lay around watching America's Next Top Model and Gilmore Girls re-runs, which are yano great, but kind of prevent me from being at all productive.<br />And as for the cupcakes, AYE! They sound amazing :) xRosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798736211283780982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-50308957333179317812011-04-22T16:39:56.805-04:002011-04-22T16:39:56.805-04:00I hear you. Some self-imposed goals and limits can...I hear you. Some self-imposed goals and limits can be really helpful- for me it's kind of vital. Without setting aside time for creativity, I will push some stuff into the filing cabinet in the deepest part of my brain. So it's good to hold myself accountable. But I think if I took that too seriously, like a regiment of writing everyday, I might just try to hurry through it without experimenting with new things. Balancing it can be hard. That being said, I need to start blogging and writing more! haha<br />You should BlogTV way moreee<br /><br />I hope those cupcakes rule!JakeJustushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252264786024388705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-53186917184169745022011-04-22T16:38:15.514-04:002011-04-22T16:38:15.514-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.JakeJustushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252264786024388705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-3417617054869343792011-04-22T13:56:52.460-04:002011-04-22T13:56:52.460-04:00100% aye
And I commented on Kayley's blog, so ...100% aye<br />And I commented on Kayley's blog, so go check out my comment over there :)TheGingerHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075891677315146413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-72158184923002960442011-04-22T08:03:35.098-04:002011-04-22T08:03:35.098-04:00I completely agree with you on the BEDA/VEDA issue...I completely agree with you on the BEDA/VEDA issue. Without digging for it, you're only going to get the 'surface-level' creative that almost everyone gets every once in awhile. When you push yourself to get past the everyone-fucking-does-this type of stuff, you get to the beautiful stuff. And (at the risk of being mean towards Kayley) you can tell in the quality of the creations. When someone doesn't want to develop their creativity, what they create is pretty mediocre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-39692574979915442912011-04-22T06:28:17.975-04:002011-04-22T06:28:17.975-04:00I once read an online interview of a best selling ...I once read an online interview of a best selling author. In which he said that he has to be inspired to write, so every morning at 8:00am, when he sists down at his desk, he makes sure he's inspired. In other words, if you are independently wealthy and can afford anything you want, then you can probably afford to be suddenly struck by creativity. But If you're like me, (and probably most of you are)then you need to have those creative muscles flexed, toned and ready so that you can get 'er done. That is all.Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876944702052352983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-35733970623359415752011-04-21T21:51:22.984-04:002011-04-21T21:51:22.984-04:00I don't do BEDA, VEDA, or NaNoWriMo, but I kee...I don't do BEDA, VEDA, or NaNoWriMo, but I keep a LiveJournal that I update usually once a day. Only a few of my friends read it, and those friends are people that I don't see very often, so the bulk of my posts are "this is what I did today" stuff. But that's because my friends and I don't see each other every day, so it's a way to keep up with each other's lives. <br /><br />But again, it's just me and a few of my friends. Not my thoughts being read by hundreds, if not thousands, of people I don't know irl.<br /><br />But that didn't really answer the question.<br /><br />I'd think being forced to update every day would take out some of the creativity, in the same way that HAVING to do anything does. I love to read, but when I have to read for class, I don't enjoy it as much. I like doing things when I want to do them, and sometimes I just don't feel like reading.<br /><br />On the other hand, though, there have been times when I have a paper due the next morning, and I get a really good thesis and end up rewriting all ten pages in a few hours. <br /><br />You never know when inspiration will strike. Just be thankful it happens and go with it.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520264937363454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-14861716383104241082011-04-21T19:34:23.718-04:002011-04-21T19:34:23.718-04:00Aye and no judgments Hayley.
I definitely get an...Aye and no judgments Hayley. <br /><br />I definitely get annoyed when every blog I read for an entire month says something like "I did nothing today, sorry for my boring life". However, personally I feel like I can create better content if I do it everyday. I write better because of daily journals in 8th grade. I create better sculptures, paintings, and mixed media work because of 9 a.m. art class for 4 High School years.<br /><br />Being in a routine and not being afraid of producing crap can be a good thing. I think if during NaNoWriMo, Beda, or Veda you just mindlessly pump stuff out without thinking for an entire month than that isn't helpful. However, if you actively participate and throughly think through at least the majority of your work than you can grow as a content creator.Kristina M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-21863075950658813412011-04-21T19:27:32.650-04:002011-04-21T19:27:32.650-04:00Totally OT, but you have really nice nail beds. I ...Totally OT, but you have really nice nail beds. I know, that is weird. But they are long and narrow and just give your nails a nice shape/look. Oh and I am very excited about your Easter indulgence!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754601752350343447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-50291761873383558702011-04-21T18:04:29.527-04:002011-04-21T18:04:29.527-04:00AYE!!!!!!!!!AYE!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-31648801376687706972011-04-21T17:52:41.935-04:002011-04-21T17:52:41.935-04:00I blogged extensively about the discussion on my o...I blogged extensively about the discussion on my own blog, but to add to this one where people will actually read my thoughts I decided to post the part that contains to what you're saying.<br /><br />I love BEDA and I think it's a great way to just get.you.writing. I don't think of BEDA as a tool to get people to read my blog. I'll tell you right now, no one reads my blog. Nor do I care if anyone is reading it. It's an exercise for myself to just put away all of my excuses, sit down for 30 minutes a day and write. A lot of the time I find myself saying "oh, I'll read this novel or script" and "I'll watch and study what works for this show" and call that enough for one day when it comes to practicing writing a script (or sometimes novel). It's not. You have to write. And that's why I enjoy projects like BEDA and NanoWriMo. They push me to set a goal and work to reach it. Is it good content? Not always. But it's more content than I had before the month started. So I've succeeded.alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465850295186024303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-16519685800095857982011-04-21T17:28:43.813-04:002011-04-21T17:28:43.813-04:00Obviously eat the cupcakes, no questions asked. So...Obviously eat the cupcakes, no questions asked. So I am doing a science research project for school and your dairy free diet gave me an idea. I am doing the effects of LACTAID tablets on how easy milk is on the human body. Pretty interesting stuff. So far things look good for LACTAID. I also wanted to say I feel special being a part of your blogtv broadcast! Your videos really inspire me in a lot of ways and your witty blogs are great. :)Carrie Lindemanhttp://www.youtube.com/user/singerlucy89?feature=mhsnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-69357379592412098292011-04-21T16:55:58.007-04:002011-04-21T16:55:58.007-04:00Aye! Do it for Grandma!Aye! Do it for Grandma!Bridgethttp://bridgetohsee.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-82792740198760550962011-04-21T16:42:29.623-04:002011-04-21T16:42:29.623-04:00Aye =) I did NaNoWriMo for the 1st time last year ...Aye =) I did NaNoWriMo for the 1st time last year and I could never bring myself to go back over what I wrote and edit it. Yes, it got me to focus and create something but nothing very good. On the other hand,I think if I blogged evryday, so long as it didn't start feeling like a chore, I would just become more enthusistic about it and respond well to the challenge. xmy creative spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680887733201104750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-3598254928830105322011-04-21T16:03:58.366-04:002011-04-21T16:03:58.366-04:00Aye for Sunday!
I think it depends on the person...Aye for Sunday! <br /><br />I think it depends on the person. I attempted BEDA for the first time this April, and I seem to be pushing out more crap than creativity. I did it to give myself a goal, something that I could push myself to do, something I could proudly say I did. I don't have any scheduled things that I participate in, so I wanted to try something new. <br /><br />But some people need the limited time and pressure to put out their best work. I'm not one of them as it turns out, but to each his own. I find myself writing things I wouldn't read,but then there are some times when I look at what I did and I like it. I'm proud that I took on this challenge. I don't think I will be doing BEDA again in April, but it was a great experience.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028200582624697500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-66110936839221465812011-04-21T14:45:32.303-04:002011-04-21T14:45:32.303-04:00I don't know if you've seen it or not, but...I don't know if you've seen it or not, but this post reminded me of wheezywaiter's post on inspiration/writer's block. <br /><br />The Most Inspiring Video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgSiU7-QyVQ&feature=relmfuSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728885217995101383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-61002160080380732092011-04-21T14:18:40.103-04:002011-04-21T14:18:40.103-04:00Sometimes reading your blog or watching five aweso...Sometimes reading your blog or watching five awesome girls I felt like a burdon to you.I think that things like BEDA and VEDA are fine as long as you want to be doing it.<br /><br />Johnee from 5 awesome gays is doing VEDA and you can tell that he is into it and wants to be there. It has been really entertaining and enjoyable to watch. However, someimes reading here or watching 5 awesome girls you (and other girls) seem to be doing it more out of obligation than becuase you really want to. Therefore, after watching those videos or reading those posts I feel like I am a burdon to you and therefore am left with an uncomfortable feeling about the whole thing.<br /><br />So therefore, I think that these things are good as long as you are enthusiastic and actually want to be doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-61741728540584010602011-04-21T14:13:59.016-04:002011-04-21T14:13:59.016-04:00Well first off, AYE!
Second, blog tv was really f...Well first off, AYE!<br /><br />Second, blog tv was really funny! I think your art skills should be put in the Louvre! <br /><br />Thirdly, I did try Nanowrimo... and it was a fail of epic proportions.I don't have a blog so I can't say that I have done BEDA. but I can understand the feeling of forced creativity.<br /><br />But Hayley, do me a favor! Enjoy those cupcakes for us will you?ashley_snyder92https://www.blogger.com/profile/01872893557604930423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-306348984616094882011-04-21T13:44:17.158-04:002011-04-21T13:44:17.158-04:00I made a blog and I wanted to tell you about it. H...I made a blog and I wanted to tell you about it. Hi. I like you. I hope your sexy Zefron dreams come true.Carina Belleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367580800938415567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-37877970785256365762011-04-21T13:39:22.226-04:002011-04-21T13:39:22.226-04:00I'd have to go with both for the beda thing as...I'd have to go with both for the beda thing as well. I noticed that if I don't allow time for myself, I rarely stretch my creativtiy muscles. I often surprise myself when I sit down and say "your going to write" and end up writing some kind of worth while.thisisasecrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173635897802155740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-57027042951804641802011-04-21T12:06:38.437-04:002011-04-21T12:06:38.437-04:00Aye! CUUUUUUUPPPCAAAKESSS!!
...and who can say no...Aye! CUUUUUUUPPPCAAAKESSS!!<br /><br />...and who can say no to Grandma?<br />Rock on Hayley!Deannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-20340133002157411582011-04-21T10:52:25.346-04:002011-04-21T10:52:25.346-04:00Just thought I'd let you know, Hayley, how imp...Just thought I'd let you know, Hayley, how impressed I am with you giving up dairy! I think I'd completely lose it. My favourite things to eat are pasta with parmesan and butter, macaroni cheese and other such yummies. I'm impressed to the point of disbelief! :PChrissinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-42277306078845106032011-04-21T09:47:54.394-04:002011-04-21T09:47:54.394-04:00If you bring me a cupcake, then you're allowed...If you bring me a cupcake, then you're allowed to have some. You might not want to make the trip all the way back to Orlando, though... So... Eat one for me?Arlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502352428651100697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-39213571068213125462011-04-21T09:09:24.898-04:002011-04-21T09:09:24.898-04:00first, aye! why not? you've done so well thus ...first, aye! why not? you've done so well thus far.<br />and two, i say both too. this is my fist BEDA, and it's helping me get used to writing more, because i usually avoid it. of course there's gonna be posts that just say what i did today, but there's good stuff in between. because of BEDA i'm actually considering NaNoWriMo, if chemistry and mineralology don't kill me in november :)Frankie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613016018976976825noreply@blogger.com