What a premise, Hyun Woo! And major credit to you for doing such a reversal at the last minute. That takes guts. I also appreciate the story showing how even simple things can become so hard for or elderly loved ones; even someone who might seem “pathetic” can actually be heroic and triumphant. An important lesson.
Like before, I fancy your ability to asess the message! I personally feel that I grew a bit as a writer, thanks to this felix culpa I made. I've considered myself a slow writer, but it seems I could write faster than I expected after all.
You weren't kidding when you said your gf think we might see your obsession. This is the most time I have ever read ‘shit’ in my life and not the cursing kind.
This was one hell of a good laugh, glad it ended well.
But I love it when the mundane things are made to become more than they are. I laughed so hard I almost woke those who still need to sleep.
*Wow.* Major points to you, first of all, for pulling that off in four hours. And again you give it such an emotional punch. It's not something that I can forget easily.
Maybe it can be hard for the young to identify with the old, but this is deeply relatable in soul-stretching ways. You're an excellent writer.
Wow, Jonah is a very precious character. He feels very real. This piece is amazing in that it really creates an opportunity for empathy at a deeper level.
OH MAN--this is a lesson for me as well to make sure I spell out the criteria clearly. I didn't anticipate the possibility of a bottle episode WITHOUT desiring to leave, so I took that little hint for granted. Even so--I've read the story and it's been officially received. You did a lot in short order, and you should be proud of having pulled this together! It was intense and relatable, and I think more than a few of us share these fears whether we admit it to ourselves or not. More detailed comments to come in the official feedback! Great job!
No, I think you made it clear enough. Come to think of it, the story I had written before was about not wanting to leave. It's sometimes funny to see how my brain works.
What a premise, Hyun Woo! And major credit to you for doing such a reversal at the last minute. That takes guts. I also appreciate the story showing how even simple things can become so hard for or elderly loved ones; even someone who might seem “pathetic” can actually be heroic and triumphant. An important lesson.
Like before, I fancy your ability to asess the message! I personally feel that I grew a bit as a writer, thanks to this felix culpa I made. I've considered myself a slow writer, but it seems I could write faster than I expected after all.
You weren't kidding when you said your gf think we might see your obsession. This is the most time I have ever read ‘shit’ in my life and not the cursing kind.
This was one hell of a good laugh, glad it ended well.
But I love it when the mundane things are made to become more than they are. I laughed so hard I almost woke those who still need to sleep.
Thank you for sharing such a piece.
Glad you liked it! "Shitface" was a cursing kind, but yeah it was also literal🥲
Clever one.
*Wow.* Major points to you, first of all, for pulling that off in four hours. And again you give it such an emotional punch. It's not something that I can forget easily.
Maybe it can be hard for the young to identify with the old, but this is deeply relatable in soul-stretching ways. You're an excellent writer.
I guess we are all scared of becoming vulnerable. Thank you!
Wow, Jonah is a very precious character. He feels very real. This piece is amazing in that it really creates an opportunity for empathy at a deeper level.
What a praise! Thank you. I wanted Jonah to be relatable even to those who have no idea what it is like to be an old man. Maybe that includes me too.
Well I for one think you did a great job of coming up with that in such a short time frame. Well done.
Thanks! My procrastination and perfectionism had no chance to meddle in this time, which is good
OH MAN--this is a lesson for me as well to make sure I spell out the criteria clearly. I didn't anticipate the possibility of a bottle episode WITHOUT desiring to leave, so I took that little hint for granted. Even so--I've read the story and it's been officially received. You did a lot in short order, and you should be proud of having pulled this together! It was intense and relatable, and I think more than a few of us share these fears whether we admit it to ourselves or not. More detailed comments to come in the official feedback! Great job!
No, I think you made it clear enough. Come to think of it, the story I had written before was about not wanting to leave. It's sometimes funny to see how my brain works.