It seems the concert I came all the way to Japan to see was the stuff of inspiration. I started writing a new novel today. Only 1,333 words into it – not quite up to NaNoWriMo standards, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to finish my first draft by Christmas. Thanks, as always, go to this guy for his inspirational lyrics:
Sakurai Atsushi
And the rest of the band for the awesome music:
The Mortal
Some of which you can listen to here:
(I’ll leave the video here for a limited time, so if you’re interested, listen to it soon.)
And so that’s most of my interesting stuff, at least the stuff I’ll disclose before I get back home to Canada. I have loads of fantastic sights to share and stories to tell. It’s been a trip for the books… so to speak.
This random update post is part of Stream of Consciousness Saturday. Find the prompt here: https://lindaghill.com/2015/11/27/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-2815/ and join in!
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February 12, 2016 at 7:35 am
wow wow wow omg you say Sakurai. I love Buck Tick have done for years and you are so lucky to have seen him. I am so happy for you.
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February 12, 2016 at 8:13 am
Thank you! I managed to see them in December 2014 as well, for the last standing live at Zepp Tokyo. Buck-Tick are amazing live!! If you ever get the chance, don’t hesitate. 😀
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February 12, 2016 at 7:34 am
Reblogged this on firefly465 and commented:
wow wow wow
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November 29, 2015 at 2:19 am
Lots of stuff to share.
🙂
Love it.
I just secured myself a few tickets to a show next June. One of my favourite bands and I know what you mean about the inspiration music can provide, especially and specifically in terms of writing.
Glad it was a successful and enjoyable trip and safe travels back here to Canada in the meantime.
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November 29, 2015 at 6:43 am
Thank you, Kerry! I’ll be sure to wave as I fly over your region of Ontario. I actually saw the falls from the air last time I came back in to Toronto.
Music is oh so inspirational for me. Glad it is for you too!
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November 28, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Wow! That’s fast novel writing! Glad that the trip has been so inspirational. Safe journey!
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November 29, 2015 at 6:40 am
Thanks, Joanne. 🙂 It’s been a really great trip.
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November 28, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Finish by Christmas? Sounds like a challenge. Hope you’re up for it. Good luck! Seems like the trip was a blast, though 🙂
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November 29, 2015 at 6:39 am
The trip’s been wonderful. Thanks, Jeanne! 🙂
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November 28, 2015 at 2:04 pm
By Christmas?!? WOW! Best wishes! Let me know if you need a reader! 😀
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November 29, 2015 at 6:38 am
Thanks, Joey! You’ll be the first person I think of when it’s ready to be read. 😀 Appreciated as always.
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November 28, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Finishing a draft by Christmas is quite a challenge! Best of luck!
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November 29, 2015 at 6:37 am
Thanks, Jan! At least I have some of my Christmas shopping done, so that helps. 😀
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November 28, 2015 at 12:39 pm
You have my respect! You already did but now more. Who travels as a fan to Japan? I checked Sakurai Atsushi out on Google, what an interesting dude. Keep riding the wave!
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November 29, 2015 at 6:36 am
Who travels to Japan to see a concert? I do! 😀 Mr. Sakurai certainly is a fascinating dude. Thanks, Damien!
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November 29, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Amazing.
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November 28, 2015 at 11:15 am
First draft by Christmas? That’d actually be faster than a NaNoWriMo turnaround at this rate. Good luck.
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November 29, 2015 at 6:33 am
Only if it’s 50K words… 😛 Thanks, Pav. 🙂
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November 28, 2015 at 11:04 am
First draft by Christmas – I’m feeling inspired!
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November 29, 2015 at 6:32 am
Excellent! 🙂
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November 28, 2015 at 10:59 am
Interesting band. Reminds me a little of David Bowie.
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November 28, 2015 at 10:54 pm
Glad you are having a great time. Fast writing. I just started mine and have just the intro done. Not much. 🙂
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November 29, 2015 at 6:31 am
I write better with a deadline – I hope I can stick to it. 🙂 Thanks, Susan.
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November 29, 2015 at 6:32 am
Good ear. Mr. Sakurai has been greatly influenced by Bowie.
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November 28, 2015 at 9:57 am
Actually, the 1300 words are more than up to NaNoWriMo standards. Most people barely break 10k. You’re well on your way.
Are you writing Gothic horror? I mean, it doesn’t matter which genre it’s in because I’ll read it anyways. I’m just asking to try to figure out what I’ll be looking forward to.
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November 29, 2015 at 6:29 am
Yes! I’m going to try to pull off a classic Gothic horror set in modern day. How did you guess?
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November 28, 2015 at 9:52 am
Good to hear that you are safe home again Linda 😀
Nice music…
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November 29, 2015 at 6:27 am
Not home yet. Tonight’s my last night. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the music, Irene!
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November 29, 2015 at 6:28 am
Wish you a safe travel Linda and yes, I like the music 🙂
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November 29, 2015 at 6:30 am
Thanks, Irene. 😀
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November 28, 2015 at 9:37 am
Hello lucky one! 🙂 Are you going to write a report from that concert? I would really enjoy it.
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November 29, 2015 at 6:25 am
Hi, Natalus! If I write one it’ll be on Tumblr. I wouldn’t want to bore most of my readers here with it. Thanks for commenting! I’ll be sure to let you know. 🙂
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December 2, 2015 at 12:10 am
I just posted the review on Tumblr. It’s not a full review, really just a feel… Hope you enjoy it.
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November 28, 2015 at 9:12 am
Good luck with your book.
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November 28, 2015 at 9:18 am
Thanks, Glazed. 😀
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