Midnight Wanderers

Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Edgar Allan Poe

The Society of Midnight Wanderers

'It is for all the writers who go the extra mile on being creative, fret over their next post, spend the late hours or early morning hours thinking and writing down ideas, keep a notebook for those sudden flashes of inspiration AND place great emphasis on composition. It is simply a symbol from other writers (your peers) as recognition for your work. If you can write, if your passion is writing and you want to belong to an exclusive club you will be accepted. It’s not an award. It’s not money (unfortunately). It’s different. It’s a mark of respect.'

'Everyone will have the designation of Official Member. New members may suggest another blogger for membership; but in order to maintain the true spirit of The Midnight Wanderers, the founding members must review them for admission.
If someone is offered the badge and refuses to display it, that is their right; however, they will not be able to call themselves a member of the Midnight Wanderers. If they change their mind and want to join after a refusal, they can be inducted after writing an essay proving their value to the founding members. The essay’s length and subject matter is to be determined by the founding members, will be tailored to the abilities of the blogger in question, and will be posted on their blog for a three day period.
Membership of any new member may be revoked at any time by a consensus vote of the founding members for any conduct, which calls into suspicion their dedication the cause of the Midnight Wanderers, degrades the group, or demeans another member of the Midnight Wanderers, or if that member engages in hate speech demeaning another’s race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
All members of the Midnight Wanderers will exhibit high standards for writing, a dedication to their craft, and continue to promote the craft of the written word with their unique styles and literary voice. That is the mission of the Midnight Wanderers.'

Writing has always been my most favored pastime as far back as I can remember. Since journaling can elicit minimal (if not zero) interaction, much less critique, I started blogging some 6 months ago. Since then, I've refused to have my blog monetized for the simple reason that I love blogging so much that doing so would make me feel like an utter sellout.

It's the wonderful reviews and touching comments I receive that have managed to compensate my sleepless nights.

From Visitant - Part 2 (Syned: Shadow Interaction, Chapter 2, "Lycanthropic Daydreams, p.112)

"I stumbled onto Ivy’s site when I first started blogging and have been hooked since. There is something about her writing I find intellectual stimulating and addictive. To me she epitomizes class. Class in her writing, and her personality . . . . . . ."

From The Battle (Syned: The Antithetical Order of Knighthood, Chapter 1, "The Beginning", p. 01)

"Ivy, my dear Ivy. Class in the world of cutthroat blogs and readership. Ivy is my “haute couture”, the gauge of high fashion in which I aspire. The clean, crisp words that emanate from her site are truly inspiring and a excellent read. Her site always makes me smile. I consider her one of my dearest friends are truly deserving of this award."

This wonderful and exclusive accolade; however, is my most treasured plum so far.

As this exclusive and ritzy honor was bestowed upon me by my unofficial blogging benefactor J.D., I choose to entrust it back to him. I'm deeply humbled, exceedingly delighted, and extremely grateful.

Thanks again J.D. for being such an amazing friend, and bless you for the honor. Best wishes as well ;)

Random Thoughts From A-Z

In case you haven't noticed I've been away from blogosphere, or at least my own site for at least 3 weeks now. I've been asked by a friend recently if I had any plans of posting anything in the not too distant future and the answer, my dear, is absofuckinglutely! Writing has always been my most pleasurable hobby, and blogging, my most gratifying.

Due to my long (and unexpected) absence, I've been severely backlogged in my blog duties among them the traditional memes. Among those whom I owe is a dear blogger friend Leena.

I've decided to respond to her 26 things meme. However, instead of writing 26 things you probably didn't know about me, I've chosen to write about words that almost always leave me perplexed, more like my own version of wordplay if you will. Here it goes.......

A - ATTITUDE - years in your life VS. life in your years

B - BATTLES - big enough to matter VS. small enough to win

C - CHARACTER - doing things right VS. doing the right thing

D - DOUBT - the beginning of wisdom VS. the end of wisdom

E - EDUCATION - length VS. breadth

F - FORGIVENESS - forgiving oneself VS. forgiving others

G - GRACE - getting what we deserve VS. not getting what we do deserve

H - HOPE - wings VS. landing gear

I - IDLING - leisure VS. laziness

J - JUDGEMENT - decision VS. hesitation

K - KEEP - retain VS. prevent

L - LOVE - savoring its pleasures VS. anticipating its tragedies

M - MORTALITY - benediction VS. hex

N - NORMALCY - monotonous VS. piqued

O - OPPORTUNITY - was it lost? VS. was it taken by the other person?

P - POLITICS - people who do things VS. people who do nothing but take all the credit

Q -QUIET - tranquil VS. lifeless

R - REASONS - good sound reasons VS. reasons that sound good

S - SUCCESS - taking the elevator VS. taking the stairs

T - TIME - ally VS. enemy

U - UTOPIA - illusion VS. delusion

V - VISIONS - dreaming VS. believing

W - WAR - fighting VS. resisting

X - XENOPHOBIA - fear VS. hatred

Y - YOUTH - state of mind VS. state of age

Z - ZENITH - beginning of the end VS. end of the beginning

Your thoughts???

In turn I tag those whom I owe links as well namely J.D., Pusa, and Ramon.

A million thanks to my dear commenters as well; J.D. (I owe you a lot LOL), Annita (I still owe you that letter dear :), Liudmila, Canuck Chick, Buraot, Elay, Julie, and Chesca. Thank you guys :)