my blog can be depressing...and it can be...but i'm just happy she reads it. lol
I tried reading my current book but wasn't able to get past a few pages. I will have more time to work on projects now that I found out I won't be teaching Summer II. I don't mind that. I have a full-time job and teaching was supplemental income (which I like). But getting the summer off before Fall [which was called a strong possibility] will help me complete projects and relax a bit. Right now I'm working on a "Text-Book" and a "Bad Poetry Book". I like both ideas, and with both i'm hoping to show a lighter side of poetry. For my next project....don't tell anyone, whoever may read this...is an "Erotic Chican@ Literature Book".
I looked up the term "erotic Chicano literature" and there was a book or two, but mostly it was scholarly. I want the stories included to range from love to sexy to risque. There is still quite a bit of time before I begin this project though since I haven't finished the others. ah, i just remembered I am helping someone with a personal chapbook...can't forget! Anyways, I need to do some research as well and find judges for the erotic chapbook. Since i am not familiar with the erotic genre, i wouldn't want to be the sole judge. that will give me time to find people and promote it.
i'm at work, so i have to get back to work. will write more later.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Before it is to late
I am going to post on here. Quite busy few days...not because I did a lot of work during the weekend, but thinking of ideas, working on some publications, responding to emails, and such.
The idea for the TXT-BK is off and going, and I created a facebook event which has garnered some responses. What does this mean?
1. I am surprised people have responded this early
2. I am excited about publishing again (again).
Q: How will this be different than the past 13 years I have been involved in publishing chapbooks and zines?
*hold on....just taking a moment to say...13 years? agh, where does the time go*
A: This time around I have more disposable income, rather than trying to do everything on the cheap. I still want to create that aesthetic of grassroots, but I'm working on making these more exclusive, refined, edited, and purposeful.
For this chapbook I am working with my friend/business partner Gabriel H. Sanchez. On the "Que Apesta?" one-shot I am working independently which will give me more creative control and allow me to be as random as i feel.
I need to take a trip. I need to get ideas. I need to buy books. I need to challenge myself.
I need to make business cards. Why don't I get people to help me? I don't know. I try to do this on my own.
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After writing this post i realized to myself "dude, you didn't even put some info here about the "TXT-BK" contest. So, here it goes if you are interested in submitting works for publication.
145 Characters.
One Poem.
Embrace the restraints.
Join the Text Poetry Challenge.
The challenge is to use 145 characters to create a poem. No theme, no lines, just write until 145. Top submissions will be featured in the publication, “Text-Book”, published by The Raving Press.
Photos and Art are encouraged…and spaces count.
Send submissions on facebook to Isaac Chavarría or Gabriel H. Sanchez. Entries may also be sent to ichavarria@utpa.edu as a word document.
Looking forward to seeing your work.
Deadline: Sept 15
The idea for the TXT-BK is off and going, and I created a facebook event which has garnered some responses. What does this mean?
1. I am surprised people have responded this early
2. I am excited about publishing again (again).
Q: How will this be different than the past 13 years I have been involved in publishing chapbooks and zines?
*hold on....just taking a moment to say...13 years? agh, where does the time go*
A: This time around I have more disposable income, rather than trying to do everything on the cheap. I still want to create that aesthetic of grassroots, but I'm working on making these more exclusive, refined, edited, and purposeful.
For this chapbook I am working with my friend/business partner Gabriel H. Sanchez. On the "Que Apesta?" one-shot I am working independently which will give me more creative control and allow me to be as random as i feel.
I need to take a trip. I need to get ideas. I need to buy books. I need to challenge myself.
I need to make business cards. Why don't I get people to help me? I don't know. I try to do this on my own.
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After writing this post i realized to myself "dude, you didn't even put some info here about the "TXT-BK" contest. So, here it goes if you are interested in submitting works for publication.
145 Characters.
One Poem.
Embrace the restraints.
Join the Text Poetry Challenge.
The challenge is to use 145 characters to create a poem. No theme, no lines, just write until 145. Top submissions will be featured in the publication, “Text-Book”, published by The Raving Press.
Photos and Art are encouraged…and spaces count.
Send submissions on facebook to Isaac Chavarría or Gabriel H. Sanchez. Entries may also be sent to ichavarria@utpa.edu as a word document.
Looking forward to seeing your work.
Deadline: Sept 15
Friday, July 1, 2011
Site
I created a new website (created meaning i bought a domain name) and have started thinking about expanding my research and interest in being Pocho. For now I am calling myself Poxo, a variant of Pocho, which is geared towards my upbringing as a Mexican American along the South Texas border region.
The site: Poxo Website
I only have the domain, meaning one page, but it is easy to work with. However, the fonts and styles are limited. There are some good functions, but if i want to take it further I will have to pay money. I don't want to pay money since I already have one website which is somewhat going to waste. I need to work on that, but I don't have time. I hardly have time for real live events. If i could find someone to work for free, that would be great. But, that usually doesn't happen. I had a person helping previously, but they weren't reliable and then just stopped helping.
I also started the "Que Pesta?" chapbook and I have garnered some interest. It's actually quite exciting. :-) I need to think of ideas, but we shall see what happens (in a good way).
*just a quick note, back to work (organizing my office, papers for ENGL course, and figuring out personal finances)
The site: Poxo Website
I only have the domain, meaning one page, but it is easy to work with. However, the fonts and styles are limited. There are some good functions, but if i want to take it further I will have to pay money. I don't want to pay money since I already have one website which is somewhat going to waste. I need to work on that, but I don't have time. I hardly have time for real live events. If i could find someone to work for free, that would be great. But, that usually doesn't happen. I had a person helping previously, but they weren't reliable and then just stopped helping.
I also started the "Que Pesta?" chapbook and I have garnered some interest. It's actually quite exciting. :-) I need to think of ideas, but we shall see what happens (in a good way).
*just a quick note, back to work (organizing my office, papers for ENGL course, and figuring out personal finances)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
This is not a joke
Even this description stinks!
If you are bored, confused, want to get published, or oblivious to which level of writing you are at, then submit.
what's the worst that can happen....you get published?
Why...
does it smell like urine here?
first words to hear in the morning. A lot of responses come to mind such as we have a new puppy or there must be some urine around here.
I answered: must be the pad.
implied was: while I was home alone I didn't do anything, I let this house be pissed on by the dog, and working 8-8 three days isn't enough of me doing something.
Yes, that got me angry 3 hours ago. I just left.
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In artistic news, I have come up with another idea....you, the audience, says, "Another one?!?!"
*l* (from me). Yes, another one. These are the #s.
1. A chapbook
2. Title: "Que Pesta?" which translates to "What Stinks?"
3. A collection of bad poetry, whether written intentionally or pure bad, stinky talent.
4. Published and perhaps a poetry reading to commemorate
That's my idea. You may be asking yourself (or someone, like me), why this? I see it as a creative outlet, maybe the opportunity to publish what we never want to be seen by others. I think there are plenty of occasions where we hide our writing (as easily as we do with our thoughts and feelings) even though they may actually have literary value. Other times it's fun to be less serious. And this requires no talent at all. lol
I comment was relayed to me by a profe friend. She stated that a student wrote the following in her research paper after I presented to the class on the idea of being Pocho.
"He's a leader for many people who feel that they too are Pocho."
A student said that. You don't realize what this means to me. With all the trouble i am having being published a comment as such feels like a big compliment.
I can do this.
first words to hear in the morning. A lot of responses come to mind such as we have a new puppy or there must be some urine around here.
I answered: must be the pad.
implied was: while I was home alone I didn't do anything, I let this house be pissed on by the dog, and working 8-8 three days isn't enough of me doing something.
Yes, that got me angry 3 hours ago. I just left.
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In artistic news, I have come up with another idea....you, the audience, says, "Another one?!?!"
*l* (from me). Yes, another one. These are the #s.
1. A chapbook
2. Title: "Que Pesta?" which translates to "What Stinks?"
3. A collection of bad poetry, whether written intentionally or pure bad, stinky talent.
4. Published and perhaps a poetry reading to commemorate
That's my idea. You may be asking yourself (or someone, like me), why this? I see it as a creative outlet, maybe the opportunity to publish what we never want to be seen by others. I think there are plenty of occasions where we hide our writing (as easily as we do with our thoughts and feelings) even though they may actually have literary value. Other times it's fun to be less serious. And this requires no talent at all. lol
I comment was relayed to me by a profe friend. She stated that a student wrote the following in her research paper after I presented to the class on the idea of being Pocho.
"He's a leader for many people who feel that they too are Pocho."
A student said that. You don't realize what this means to me. With all the trouble i am having being published a comment as such feels like a big compliment.
I can do this.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Personal
has become to personal to post here. It's a mixture of uncertainty and somberness. If you want to know how I feel, listen to the following song, and then find the lyrics.
The Decemberist "Hazards of Love IV"
There was no reading yesterday, only watching TV after a day of advising 8-5, and then teaching 6-8. Today there will likely be reading. I will scan the cover of my current read. I will write a poem. I will purge this tristeza.
The Decemberist "Hazards of Love IV"
There was no reading yesterday, only watching TV after a day of advising 8-5, and then teaching 6-8. Today there will likely be reading. I will scan the cover of my current read. I will write a poem. I will purge this tristeza.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Movies & Unsettled
Turns out I loved this movie. It was exactly what I needed to watch towards midnight. It reminded me a bit of the Mexican Narco films which depict violence, beautiful women, and over the top acting.
And I unashamed to say that I loved the secondary theme of immigration rights and Austin setting.
It felt as if Rodriguez was home and hadn't forgotten his roots, while attempting to blend in his current style. I think i might dl some Mexican movies although those I will probably have to buy at the pulga since I don't think they are that popular. *l*
Related to film and attempting to watch more movies is the idea that I am at a personal standstill. I go through this every so often. I feel I haven't accomplished much and I try a new venture which usually is only half fulfilled. At this point I am hoping to make a "fake" zine, but actually publish it...so it's not completely fake. I don't know if this has to do anything with my personal life, but I'm trying to create a positive and creative environment. The problem is that I don't find to many people whom I can be myself with. Or maybe the problem is that I am trying to be to much of myself while keeping it to solely a creative aspect would be the best option. I don't know (as always) and I will try new ideas and projects (as always), and like most other times i will find a waste of time to keep me preoccupied until I am a mess again.
I'm feeling a bit happier now *after advising some students and planning out a small project* but I have to keep this up. I need to take care of home chores as well. Perhaps that bogs me down quite a bit as well.
Today is my opportunity to be creative in class. Tonight I will watch some Death Note and hopefully finish it by the end of the week. No new writing of poetry as of now, but I am developing ideas. Tomorrow I will have a sample draft.
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