tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post3123328823783509614..comments2023-08-08T02:31:11.714-06:00Comments on Third Person Ltd.: The Only 7 (or 21 or 69) Stories Ever ToldJohn Baronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700561722434870258noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-37913273150248226012010-04-29T11:19:49.794-06:002010-04-29T11:19:49.794-06:00Hi Tbiz!
I would guess that in addition to a set ...Hi Tbiz!<br /><br />I would guess that in addition to a set of pre-determined criteria dictated by the school, each person on the panel has their own set of ideals regarding who they think should be the school Valedictorian. <br /><br />More important than being a humble winner is being a gracious loser. (Not to imply in anyway that you are a loser...but you get my point.)<br /><br />Win or lose you have a wonderful and exciting future ahead of you. Focus on that!Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939938658812925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-6835213060520470982010-04-28T19:05:16.117-06:002010-04-28T19:05:16.117-06:00Well, now that I have been directed here, time to ...Well, now that I have been directed here, time to respond.<br /><br />Wendy: Thank you. In hindsight we decided that the award was won the moment I was picked as a finalist. It's always nice to have that last step up, but still. At least it's one less thing to worry about.<br /><br />Actually, quite a lot of people have agreed that the finalist is picked for fluff reasons. And also, there is quite a lot of anger at the choice. Maybe they're just saying that to my face and who-knows-what behind me. But, particularily among the Journalism class, there is some real tangible anger. Saying things such as, "Yeah, you're SNC's (my school's abbreviated name) golden child. We GET it already." <br /><br />I'm curious how the article will turn out because that class has blacklisted the Art Department right now. One girl requested that we do an article on her show, backed out of the interview the day before (on the basis she didn't want to sound stupid), didn't email a quote to the writer, and threw a royal fit (literally) when she found the article was not in the paper. I could go on with other examples, but you get the idea.<br /><br />Anyway, to circle back to the original disscussion, I can't be sure what made the final cut. However, in response to Dad's suggestion it had better not be that. I don't know who got it my first year, but my second was another computer science major (who was also named Tyler, that could have been it too). Last year, was an Art major. This year, is an Art major. <br /><br />The lack of knowing the true reason has really made me want to be on a Valedictory panel, just because now I really want to know the sort of things they look for.Tbizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892931260993883257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-42962319556807148102010-04-28T18:02:45.027-06:002010-04-28T18:02:45.027-06:00I will tell Tyler. I'll point him here, so yo...I will tell Tyler. I'll point him here, so you'll have told him yourself. [It could also have been something like the science dept. has had 3 of the last 4 valedictorians, and it's time for another dept. to get their share.]<br /><br />I don't know why I though you planned on working through MAY on your revisions. You said "through the month," and I thought it was May already, I guess. I wasn't thinking too clearly, since the main thing going through my mind was OUCH!<br /><br />I was thinking about using the valedictorian episode as fodder for my next post. Just as you say, it's so subjective: like picking queries to ask for partials from, for instance.John Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700561722434870258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-24356522052763312992010-04-28T17:06:07.818-06:002010-04-28T17:06:07.818-06:00I actually finished my revisions today. 4/26 I was...I actually finished my revisions today. 4/26 I was taking a break, revisiting the world. When I'm in the zone I can work for hours, and did. Day and night. Now my eyes hurt and I'll probably fall asleep by nine tonight, but I'm done. At least until they ask for more, which I guess is better than a rejection. <br /><br />I just wrote: So sorry to hear about Tyler....Then I deleted it....because I'm not sorry. Being a Valedictorian candidate is quite an accomplishment, and something to be proud of regardless of the final decision. We all know judging is subjective and the best person is not always the one chosen. He could have worn a certain color shirt that rubbed a judge the wrong way. He could have used a word one of them didn't understand. The list of possibilities is endless. Please send him my regards and my congrats on a job well done.Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590562856819593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-87632770361962740202010-04-26T22:05:09.864-06:002010-04-26T22:05:09.864-06:00Hi Wendy,
I like happy endings too, but I like a m...Hi Wendy,<br />I like happy endings too, but I like a mix: I'm always up for something different. <br /><br />You made mighty quick work of those revisions -- I hope you were paying attention!<br /><br />Oh -- we just found out today that Tyler did not get selected as Valedictorian. Bit of a bummer for him, but he's our hero regardless.John Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700561722434870258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459094466364069447.post-675741259639253712010-04-26T21:47:48.837-06:002010-04-26T21:47:48.837-06:00Hi John!
I've emerged from revision hell. Usua...Hi John!<br />I've emerged from revision hell. Usually when I visit I try to bring my A game so I can digest what you've written and respond with a somewhat educated comment. Not tonight. My brain is fried. But I will say I'm a big fan of the happy ending. It's why I read romance. Reading is my entertainment, I don't want to read about world problems. And while I don't believe there is a finite number of stories to be told, I notice many recurring plot lines in romance. So I often wind up switching between sub-genres for some variety.Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590562856819593365noreply@blogger.com