I’m really hung up on the first sentence, this one right here, it’s visible with the cover image. The one you just read. It’s a pretty powerful sentence in my opinion, which, by the way, means the world to me and me only. Opinions are great aren’t they?
Just a couple of days ago, my buddy Ed told me:
It’s so funny to read you current of thought, the way things flow in no particular order.
Have you ever seen a compliment cooler than that?! Thanks, Ed! He’s talking about a one on one conversation we were having, I think, not one of my posts, I hope! I don’t think it would be such a compliment if he was referring to one of my posts unless, of course, it was intentional — like this one! 😉 And then in another conversation we were having, he told me this:
Wait! You understand what I mean by “another conversation we were having,” right? I mean we were talking back and forth on multiple pages. Which proves one thing: This guy has a mean set of thumbs. Should I work on a cover image right now or tell you the other thing he told me in another conversation? I still haven’t thought of a title for this post, maybe I should just leave it blank and go with a blank cover image too. Or something like “I can’t think of a title still.” How’s this? Whatever title this post has by the time it makes it to you, that’s the one I went with. Anyway, on another page, he said:
...once again your mind connects some dots on its own, jumping from one event to the next :)
I thought... Oh!! I got it! Watch this #steemit. That’s not what I thought, that’s what I’m telling you. I’m about to put my thought, the thing I was just about to tell you, on the cover image. Hold, please! I know you don’t really have to hold when I say hold. What I mean by that is, I’m going to work on something else (in this case a cover image) and I won’t be typing anything until I’m done. I’ll let you know how long it took me when I get back. As I was saying, “I thought...”
Compliments, that is. 17 minutes to put together that cover image, not bad, I was shooting for 13, I’ll try harder next time. I don’t think 17 minutes to find an image at Pexels and then edit it in Photoshop is that bad. I’d like to say I deserve all of the credit but Photoshop is the one who made that image possible. ‘Thank you, Pexels and thank you, too, Photoshop. Without you both, I wouldn’t have a cover image which means I would have zero to thank you for.’ I would just learn how to use another app and make a cover image somewhere else so, now that I think about it, 🤔 you know what Photoshop? I think maybe you’re the one who should be doing the thanking. “You’re welcome. You’re welcome.” Because you thanked me once for using your app and then again for announcing it. “You’re welcome!” I just wanted to see if you’d do it a third time. Is it time for another image yet?
Nah, let’s do another paragraph of connecting the dots, the way things flow from one event to the next. See how I did that? I combined both of those amazing compliments into one and erased the smiley face. Now about that image, this one isn’t near as challenging as the cover image, in my opinion. Oh ya! Way back in the first paragraph when I said “opinions are great aren’t they?” Had I said ‘opinions are everywhere’ instead of ‘great’ would I still have your:
I’m assuming that says attention. I can’t read the rest of it so if it says anything negative, try not to hold me responsible. It’s just an opinion anyway. I’m confident Pexels wouldn’t do that to me though.
I had more fun with this one than I expected, I love it when that happens — thanks for sticking it out all the way to the end with me! But I’ve always had a difficult time getting feedback on a Saturday. Maybe this one will be different. I guess there’s only one way to find out.
I see this as a stream of consciousness. Doesn't that sound so cool?! It's like a continuous flow of your thoughts and reactions to them, without stopping. Kinda like how your awesome brain works, I think. Squirrel!
I used to do this with my students a lot, and we sometimes ended up with some really great writing.
Love @edprivat! Who doesn't?? Only people who don't know him yet :)
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Stream of consciousness sounds so cool I’m going to have to ask you to help me turn it into a tag. Way better than #keepupwithme.
I’m not sure if I should admit this or not but I’m learning about more and more people like you who do this with their students, same with Pura Vida, calling it things like ‘free writing.’ I think I’m witnessing the long term effects of too much chess and not
enoughany language arts. No, really.I don’t even mind that you put “I think,” cuz I know it was just a cordial “I think,” anyway. 😉 I got nothin I can type to express how much I appreciate that except for what I just typed.
Ed is a unique dude, I’ve been a fan of his for awhile, probably not as long as you. His music is so cool! My favorite style of his is when it’s just him and a mic, maybe a couple of keys here and there. Did you see the teaser for his new album at the bottom of this page? And look at all of the responses the guy gets these days.. he’s frikkin famous! Congratulations, Ed, I know you’re here. 👍🏿 But one on one conversations with him are my favorite part. He’s always challenging me. Always, as in, at least once a week I bet.
Thanks for stopping by @lynncoyle1 and thanks even more for your continued support. See what I mean? “Thanks a lot for your continued support” doesn’t cut it — at all! Oh well, you’re just gonna have to take my wOrd for it. I’m gonna try to make you laugh again tomorrow, deal? Here, don’t forget...
Lynn, do me a favor, please, well, two actually counting the #tag idea. If my responses are a bit much and the idea of reading a post every time I respond is dreadful, do tell me, ya? Insert your favorite way of reading — thank you!
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First and foremost, your responses are not only a perfect length, but always brings a smile to my face! Exactly what the doctor ordered, especially since at the moment, I'm stuck in bed with the worse flu I've had in years ... maybe ever. Today I managed to keep a bit of soup in ... well, my stomach is still on the fence about that!
The Breakfast Club ...coolest kids ever
I guess #streamofconsciousness is too long? or too unknown? #toomuchtofollow #brainwanderings #notsoquietmoments
You should be Ed's PR guy! :)
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iheart #streamofconsciousness! You’re gonna use it with me then, right, when we flow with nothing other than a stream of consciousness.
I knew that breakfast club would get you! I knew it, that’s why I spent the extra time working that sentence out! Perfect.
I haven’t been to my phone much, Pura Vida and I are in Las Vegas at the moment but it’s been a few days now since you sent me this? You’re not still sick are you? FYI, I’m the biggest sissy in the role when I’m sick, like the world is falling apart or something.. “I’m melting, I’m meellllting!”
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Today is the first day I feel back to myself @dandays ... I got nailed with this one, but got in the pool for some hard swimming today and feel pretty good. I'm working on a post right now ...an update on Brian, which isn't so good though. Stay tuned...
Vegas! that's awesome :) Love a last minute dash there; so much fun. And one of the best places for people watching too!
Have fun! and safe travels you two :)
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#conscioustream ? I’m such a nerd, excited over a #tag.
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Actually, I like that much better :)
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Deal.
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Dude I am gonna hire you as my PR!!! What a great introduction, it was seamless.
Alright, off to go stalking someone else...
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Really?! My kind gig. We should discuss the terms and conditions.
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You are like Bruce Lee, but with words...
I am loving that free flow state of yours, and what's even better is that I think you are enjoying it too!
Thanks for dedicating me 2 paragraphs!!! Let me go read again to make sure it was about me...
Be water my friend...
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Was it only two? My bad! Thank you, Ed!
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I was gonna come back to this when it stopped generating but I failed. I’m back now. I couldn’t wait any longer.
Has Pura Vida previously mentioned to you what Bruce Lee means to her? Be like water, bro, was that all you?? What a trip.
Don’t even worry about responding Ed, I probably already know the answer. Dude, you’re a bad mofo.
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Duh!!! Sorry I cant write too long comment I am on the run going to the Steemfest in Krakow!!! But yeah I was thinking about being like water recently that's actually the best way to just go with the flow and improvise
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F’ing dope! We just woke up in Las Vegas, flew in last night as a last minute thing, gonna hang out a few days. Check out Tape Face and Jabbawockeez. I shoulda had the pilot swing by Krakow.
Have fun!!
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I didn't know you were going to Steemfest @edprivat! That's awesome :) Hope it was great!
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Yeah it was pretty cool, very eye opening as well to go back to Europe and see how things work, as we wanna move (somehwere) soon.
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Lots of 😁😁😁. Listened to the audio. Ed has a very soothing voice.
Had to come back to edit my comment. Took a second look at 17 minute cover page. Got it this time and started all over again. The only difference this time I was laughing at the both of us . DAH!
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Hello! That’s such a nice thing to say, I really appreciate that. I’ve never attempted posting a thought process like this, my wife called it a diary. Not so sure I’m a fan of that??
Oh ya, I’m a big fan of Ed Privat, check out this teaser he released from his new album.
That’s funny about the cover page! We’re you thinking, “wait, did I miss something?” That’s awesome. Why do you mean you listened to it in audio?
Thanks a lot for stopping by @thebigsweed!
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I followed your whole process. Didnt get spun around one bit. Well after reading it twice I came to the conclusion that your focus on the task at hand is great. Compared to me, I’m all over the board.
Ok now I gotta read it again just for kicks and keep my foot on my mind brakes.
It’s always entertaining reading your posts like this. Cheers brother!!
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That’s the coolest message I’ve woke up to all day! If you, frikkin you?! We’re able to follow it and even compliment my concentration.. oh man! I think I may be onto something then because I had a blast putting this one together! As in, the funnest one yet. And you even read it three times?! Man, that’s awesome.
Thank you @jlsplatts, I really mean it! Thanks a lot for stopping by, this was a great way to start my day.
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It wasn't a music video. No visuals just audio. It was funnier the second time around!
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