LJ Idol Season 11: Week 30, Portfolio / Redo

[encrefloue]

I chose to write on the two topics that I avoided with my byes: "Failure" and "Solvitur Ambulando".

Cafe Bolan

One humid March day of 2019, I was standing on a 15-inch ledge some 65 feet above ground level.

I was not contemplating the view from said ledge, though I'm sure the sweeping crest of the treetops blanketing the contours of Nam Pha Pa

Comments

[dadi]

So vivid, so breathtaking. It is so hard to fight against one's own limitations, or what we believe to be such. I am so glad you broke through!

[encrefloue]

Thank you so much! Very glad that it resonates :)

[rayaso]

I am fascinated by people who climb. I respect gravity too much to try it. One mistake, and splat, there I'd be, a mistake spread over the ground. This was such an interesting entry, and I loved the way you structured it.

[encrefloue]

Thank you! Once they're feasible again, indoor climbing gyms are good spaces to try without splatting!

[viagra]

This was amazing-I loved getting to see this personal side of you, and of course it makes me want to know more! You're really good in this format; even your prose has a poetic feel to it, but it never comes across too purple. The time-jump format was very effective, as well; I liked how it allowed you to reveal things a bit at a time, relating the time periods in your life to each other. It made the ending so very satisfying. Great work! :)

[encrefloue]

Thank you, truly! It's not usually my first instinct to speak so directly about my life, but I'm really glad to have toiled and put it out there this time. I love that purple comment-remember Judy Funny from Doug?

[roina_arwen]

This was wonderful! I love the way you interwove the storylines, and your descriptions are gorgeous! I’m glad you tackled these topics.

[encrefloue]

Thank you! Your kind words are very much appreciated!

[flipflop_diva]

I love this! The way you told it, interspersed with the flashbacks, is really great, and your use of language - just the way you describe things - always amazes me. You paint some amazing images that just really draw readers into your world.

[encrefloue]

Thank you, truly! I don't often gravitate towards prose because I feel the burden to still embody the kind of poetic language I use in other formats, and that makes longer pieces feel like a grind to make. Hearing such thoughtful and supportive feedback is real affirmation that the work is worthwhile, and wonderful motivation to keep pushing forward.