Chapter 3: Page 22
allanah on Oct. 15, 2010
Hello again.
Well that lapse didn't turn into another 2 year wait at least.
This page was late partly because I was ill and partly because although it was finished my photoshop wasn't working and I need that to set it up for the web as well as add inner dialogue. So I was stuck for a few days with a finished page that I couldn't get to you. So sad.
But here it is. Do you agree with Adrian?
I don't think I do as much, but I know that I use my sight for my most favourite things. My art, reading, running around foreign countries like Japan. It would be hard to live without that. I think losing my hearing would be easier.
What do you think?
Next page has kids again! I miss drawing them. And of course please watch for the Ethereal Halloween page I do every year. I think it will be Marissa and Kari this year.
Anyone have their costume ideas? I am going as a Cheerio Cheerleader from Glee. I love Glee.
PS I found a second hand copy of Dawn Rochelle my favourite book by Lurlene Mcdaniel that my dad threw out awhile ago. Yay ;)
Little Swan at 6:43AM, Feb. 19, 2011
Poor Adrian. And I do agree with him, too. Of all my senses, sight is definitely the most precious. I can't imagine what it must be like to go through pain and fear like this. What a strong boy he is.
allanah at 9:31PM, Oct. 22, 2010
Its a big fear for me too. I originally had Adrian say this flat out, but as you can see he says it a little haltingly in this page. He's gone through alot, and he's figuring if he is going to die he doesn't want to go blind before it. He's a complicated character. I don't expect everyone to understand or think like him. I'm the same as you. I dread losing my sight, but wouldn't want to die instead. But I'm not facing it either. Thanks for reading. My computer is giving me trouble but I hope to have the next page soon.
skyangel at 5:58AM, Oct. 20, 2010
Actually this was always my worst fear for many years. Of all the senses we have I think that sight has given me the most pleasure. Being an artist probably makes you look at things and think about them in far more detail than most people tend to. Having said all that I know humans have an amazing capacity to adapt and once the fact has been accepeted I think you then realise that your life has taken on a new direction which means that you are focussed more on living life as a blind person than just sitting crying about it. So I'd have to say I would hate to lose my sight altogether, but I can't imagine I'd actually want to die instead. There's always music, and touch, good conversation, audio books, oh yea and of course taste!! yum Interesting poser though!! Glad you finally got that book you missed so much. Keep it in a locked cupboard away from your dad now!!lol
Darwin at 11:44AM, Oct. 17, 2010
Glee is certainly awesome! hmmm...I'm not sure I agree with his assessment. People can learn to live with blindness. Death is very very final.