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novelog the free online novel blognovelog the free online novel blogNovelog the free online novel published in the form of a blog, read along as Sandy learns about life. A coming of age story, where we learn that life is all about perspective. Articles
The House part 5
2007-09-14 10:00:00 Only one shelf had books, most of which hadn’t been read; they just sat there for decoration, gathering dust. One of the books ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley, was found at some cottage I visited one quiet summer weekend. After reading the first page I was hooked and flew through it in two days. The ... More About: House , Part , The House
The House part 4
2007-09-13 10:00:00 Living in the basement separated me from my house mates; they were always two floors above me having fun. To talk I had to go upstairs, and this could be a problem, as I didn?t know if they were busy or sleeping. I often ended up distracting them. They all worked hard upstairs, while in ... More About: House , Part , The House
The House part 3
2007-09-12 10:00:00 There was one small window to the outside world that looked out into a ditch, and the blinds were often closed. The basement was always dark and there was hardly any natural light; my life was the same. Spending hours in bed motionless, I lacked the motivation or desire to get out. Moping aimlessly like ... More About: House , Part , Part 3 , The House
The House part 2
2007-09-11 10:00:00 Living in a basement with a massive room and your own bathroom isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The basement is a large open space with three doors, one at the top of the stairs, another for the bathroom and the third leading to the laundry room. The latter was an inconvenience, as my ... More About: House , Part , The House
The House part 1
2007-09-10 10:00:00 The young maple out front was beginning to bud, the grass was starting to turn green, and spring had officially sprung. Exams were finished, and it was time to clear out of the house I had been living in for the last three years. It was the end of my fourth year of university, and lacking ... More About: House , Part , The House
write on these walls
2007-08-28 20:07:00 novelog.com presents write on these walls. These are the walls of my room, if you would like to write something on ‘the wall’ make a comment including a quote, make a video response or send an email. It will be added to the wall and featured in a future video. Be part of the experiment. The novel will be back soon, editing and writing, writing and editing. More About: Write , Walls
An Update
2007-08-16 05:41:00 I have been working on the next chapter (story) it will be called ‘The House’ it will take one week to complete. I am also working to build a pile of chapters (stories) so that there is a constant flow of posts. I am also working on a video of the wall, if you don’t know ... More About: Update
Last Day In Mexico - post 10
2007-08-03 11:15:00 Anxiously I figured that if they search my bag and find them there will be trouble and maybe even time spent in a Mexican prison. Reaching into the pocket and grabbing the matchbox I throw it into the nearest garbage can. This relieves the stress but is unnecessary. By the time we reach customs I ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 9
2007-08-02 11:15:00 Walking down the sparsely lit hallway, a breeze rushed by. Coming to the end of the hall just before the stairs I spot a security guard. He is a young Mexican who can hardly speak English. I ask his name and he says ?Jesus.? Then with broken English he asks mine. ?Sandy? I reply. It is ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 8
2007-08-01 11:15:00 The guy from London who has been most active in the conversation is with his sister. She has been lying on the bed next to him with her eyes closed. She opens them then motions that she wants to leave. Standing up he announced ?It has been a good night but my sister wants to ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 7
2007-07-31 11:15:00 Stopping for a moment I think ‘I usually don’t like to sell, but this is my website and I believe in it.’ My monologue continues, I can’t help it, the words just kept coming out. ?The bible is the story of one man’s life and experience, it has been passed on recorded and remembered. The goal ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 6
2007-07-30 11:15:00 ?After smoking weed I feel connected with the flow, I become more aware while thoughts and insights race though my mind at incredible speeds… its mind blowing?. A look of confusion comes across her face, she doesn?t seem understand, presumably she figures I am just blabbering nonsense because of all the herb I have just ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 5
2007-07-27 11:50:00 Conversations were flowing back and forth as I gained the confidence to start participating. It’s easier to be myself in situations when my family isn’t around, it must have something to do with my social identity. A gentle voice whispers ?Come over here? immediately my head turns towards the balcony where I suspect the voice has ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 4
2007-07-26 10:34:00 I had no idea where we were going, all the buildings looked the same, but with a little help we found our way. The tattooed thug pulled out some weed, it was a dark green almost brown, mushed, leafy, seedy mess. It smelt like cannabis, but looked different from what I was used to, back ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 3
2007-07-25 10:02:00 A myriad of characters stand around the table, to my left is the girl I’ve been talking science with. She’s with three friends from schools, I’m introduced but don’t remember any of their names. Across the table my brother Max is talking to some random girl, he’s always talking to people, it’s easy for him. ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 2
2007-07-24 09:21:00 Hands clapping, eyes glazed, someone says ?this is more complicated than I expected?. The game continues tap, tap, clap, clap, hand signals are exchanged across the table. Suddenly someone is doing the disco dance move. Noticing I repeat but am unable to remember any other signals.Taking a drink I smile at the girl next to ... More About: Mexico , Post
Last Day In Mexico - post 1
More articles from this author:2007-07-23 15:24:00 A warm tropical breeze brushes across my face, its the last night in Mexico . The week had come to an end, my family and I would be leaving our Mayan Riviera escape early the next morning. This vacation had been different from those of the past, I had taken advantage of more opportunities and tried ... More About: Post 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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