NaNoWriMo Bio

[readingredhead]

So here's the updated NaNo bio --

From a young age, Candace's career goals have destined her for poverty. A freshman English major at UC Berkeley, her greatest ambition is to make a living as a published novelist. She refuses to admit that this is an unreasonable goal, because it isn't. On days when she admits that making money as a writer will be difficult, she considers the idea of teaching English -- which, coincidentally, also doesn't pay. When not reading or writing, she releases her energies by knitting scarves, traveling with her family, and obsessing over musical theater.

And the picture to go with it -- can be found here. I'd post it in the entry, but photobucket is acting up.

Comments

[incaseineedyou.livejournal.com]

Still makes me smile. And I like the picture. Much better than if you were in front of a literary fiction section ;)

[readingredhead.livejournal.com]

Glad you still like the bio. I think that's one of my favorite pics of me, period -- it was taken in Conwy, this little book town in Wales, in the basement of a giant used bookstore.

[cucumber-eyes89.livejournal.com]

So perfect. :)

[mrastigmatist.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness...haha, artists always have it tough, eh? But I have faith in you, because you aren't in it for the money. You're in it for yourself, and that's what makes everything you do count.

I have a feeling that fate has great things in store for you.

[Also...this might seem random, but would it be possible to commission you for a scarf sometime? I'm rather fond of those really long ones that I believe you've made, and I don't have one of my own. Also, I don't know how to knit, and I am rather lazy. ::sigh::]

[readingredhead.livejournal.com]

That's basically my rationale: I'm not trying to get rich by writing, which is I think the only way to accomplish getting rich by writing!

And it's not random to want a scarf. I don't have much access to yarn at the moment but if you tell me what to look for and how big you want it, I can make you a scarf no problem. If you had specific yarn in mind, you could buy that and send it to me and I could make you a scarf out of it. I'm not about to charge you for anything (other than materials fee if it's pricey yarn).

[mrastigmatist.livejournal.com]

Oh goodness, oh goodness. This is a bit of a late reply. I've been in a bit of a rut, so I've become a bit more reclusive than usual, and I apologise. I really ought to comment on your other entries. I'm a terrible...support-thing. Augh.

But I do have high hopes for you. You're not some talentless hack out there; your essence is made of dreams and ambitions.

Yarn...will you tell me about the differences between the main types of yarn that you've been able to work with? I tried researching, but I honestly have no idea where to even start, so I ended up a little dumbfounded. Guh. Though...for length? I'd like a long scarf. Perhaps something like this:

http://www.elliphantom.com/Chunky_scarf_3-thumb.jpg

Or this?:

http://knitosaurus.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/blue-scarf.jpg

I don't know why, but I love long scarves that have a high risk of decapitation, not unlike Casanova...! Oh dear, even that was a bit too morbid for me. Though I understand you are busy, so if that's too much, I can understand and I'd like you to let me know. I feel so selfish asking you, guh. But still, I would be more than happy to cover materials and to actually pay for the time you spend on it. This really means much to me, you know? And I would like to be able to do something in return, to make things even out a little somehow.

[also...would it be okay to have it in black...? I feel like I'm asking for a lot. :\]

[readingredhead.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about the late reply. I turn reclusive for practically the entire month of November each year, so you're allowed. You're not a terrible "support-thing," don't worry. :)

So. A long, black scarf. Honestly, I can make that out of any yarn you give me--I've knit using pencils and birthday ribbon before. The type of yarn will affect the thickness and texture of the scarf. If you want a big warm black scarf, pick a yarn that's thicker; if you don't want something too thick, then get a yarn that's not so thick. I think what I'm calling "thickness" is actually referred to as "weight," so if you see a description of a yarn's "weight," I think that's what they mean?

I don't actually know where I can buy yarn around here. The only place I've found is a dollar store, and understandably they don't have the best selection!

I use Lion Brand Yarn a lot. Most of their yarns are great -- here are a few you might like:

Homespun -- http://cache.lionbrand.com//yarns/homespun.htm
Jiffy -- http://cache.lionbrand.com//yarns/jiffy.htm

Once you figure out which yarn you want to use we can figure out how to get it to me and how much of it I'll need to make a single scarf.

[mrastigmatist.livejournal.com]

Haha, aww. Maybe it's...a unique-people sort of thing, eh? ::hugs:: Though, may I ask why November?

Hmm...something warm and cozy is ideal, and something that can withstand rain well enough is preferred. But at the same time, I don't want it to break my neck with its weight, I suppose.

The first one seems very soft and thick...which is something I like. Do you think it'd be a burden on my neck, though?

I've also shown interest in their cotton yarn, since cotton promotes homeostasis...though I don't know how it would work against rain. Hmm. Any thoughts?