tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post4271690249178411985..comments2024-03-13T12:29:29.462-07:00Comments on Aidan Writes: : Lena's FledglingAidanFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-64039334220863575952010-10-11T21:29:01.229-07:002010-10-11T21:29:01.229-07:00@ganymeder, I agree if they give me an automated b...@ganymeder, I agree if they give me an automated bubble car than I'll overlook the lack of hovercars. Thanks.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-23474315909890219632010-10-11T04:51:28.024-07:002010-10-11T04:51:28.024-07:00You know, we were *supposed* to have hovercars by ...You know, we were *supposed* to have hovercars by now! I want a fully automated bubble car! *pout*<br /><br />Nicely written. Loved the beanie propeller hat. :)Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-11154963009717395762010-10-10T19:48:01.483-07:002010-10-10T19:48:01.483-07:00@Stephen, I'm glad you enjoyed that touch.
@A...@Stephen, I'm glad you enjoyed that touch.<br /><br />@AS, Thanks. Did you catch the reference that they're making a prototype that combines the Segway's balance system with a car that can drive itself. I want one of those too!AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-8566843444836119972010-10-10T18:53:42.299-07:002010-10-10T18:53:42.299-07:00i want a bubble car :) heh, but i love the way you...i want a bubble car :) heh, but i love the way your car becomes a sort of metaphor for Mirjam's life really too. Great story!A. S. Boudreauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158308489406327088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-50192642799806300252010-10-10T18:39:43.904-07:002010-10-10T18:39:43.904-07:00Living life in a bubble to riding home in one. Whi...Living life in a bubble to riding home in one. While some things change, others remain the same. I like the way you depicted how empty shells we can become if technology rules our lives.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655810270242939262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-7006931460605285632010-10-10T14:22:49.195-07:002010-10-10T14:22:49.195-07:00@Tiffany, Thank's for stopping by. It is alwa...@Tiffany, Thank's for stopping by. It is always nice finding kindred spirits who create stories from what they find around them.<br /><br />@Mari, It is good to hear from you. One of Stockholm's saving graces in the deep dark of winter is their candles. (Not sure about the snow though... especially this last year). Thank-you, that is a great compliment.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-84343081148509035792010-10-10T12:55:18.432-07:002010-10-10T12:55:18.432-07:00I really like the imagery of candles outside in th...I really like the imagery of candles outside in the winter. But then, I'm a sucker for candles. And snow, heh. <br /><br />I'm thorn between agreeing with Lena's approach (except for leaving her friend alone with an unknown guy) and thinking she's a jerk for being so radical, even if her intentions are good though. <br /><br />This means that your writing touched me, so I forgive Lena. ;)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-55917994524041687682010-10-10T12:37:02.028-07:002010-10-10T12:37:02.028-07:00A true friend wouldn't judge this way. I would...A true friend wouldn't judge this way. I would love to hear the rest of this story. The characters are so interesting. Cool bubble car references. I love finding out about things and then creating stories around them. Great job on that and excellent wrting.-TiffanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-49688867562494765072010-10-09T13:42:07.336-07:002010-10-09T13:42:07.336-07:00@Kari, thank-you. Lena reminds me a lot of John W...@Kari, thank-you. Lena reminds me a lot of John Wayne's character tossing his son in the river to swim. I'm not trying to make excuses for her, I didn't think much of John Wayne's actions.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-39020558795417569652010-10-09T13:31:04.114-07:002010-10-09T13:31:04.114-07:00Lovely story, but personally I really dislike Lena...Lovely story, but personally I really dislike Lena. If somebody did that to me I'd never speak to them again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-69100994306018562932010-10-09T09:53:52.207-07:002010-10-09T09:53:52.207-07:00@John, I think the truly scary thing will be when ...@John, I think the truly scary thing will be when watching personalized ads in the company of other people. I'm not sure I want people asking why would they personalize _that_ ad for you :)<br /><br />@Carrie, Thanks. I'm impressed that you picked up on the Swedish references.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-60491146316302684652010-10-09T02:53:37.753-07:002010-10-09T02:53:37.753-07:00Wow, this was very different from all the others I...Wow, this was very different from all the others I've read tonight. Pleased to meet you. Why on earth did I keep seeing the IKEA store in my head? I think it's Swedish too. I love it. This was so well-done. You really have some solid writing.Carrie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-51416238393648876392010-10-08T22:34:59.020-07:002010-10-08T22:34:59.020-07:00I smiled at the personalized ads knowing she doesn...I smiled at the personalized ads knowing she doesn't go out. That Hulu experience is refining.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-62921150858626442022010-10-08T13:44:53.823-07:002010-10-08T13:44:53.823-07:00@Adam, the car's look awesome and use the same...@Adam, the car's look awesome and use the same tech as the Segway's. That's what got me set on the world.<br /><br />@Tessa, yes on the foils. I don't condone Lena's actions. However, I had a friend who _ditched_ me once in Alaska. He probably had a better reason than Lena (he ditched me to fly home a week early because he hadn't packed a warm enough sleeping bag) and I've forgiven him. It was disconcerting at the time since I'd never previously travelled alone.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-71474274345050689492010-10-08T13:11:54.915-07:002010-10-08T13:11:54.915-07:00hahaha Aidan. That's correct. I don't be...hahaha Aidan. That's correct. I don't believe you to be a creep. :)C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-86596856697100923852010-10-08T13:03:14.079-07:002010-10-08T13:03:14.079-07:00I see the foil. Mirjam's an introvert, while L...I see the foil. Mirjam's an introvert, while Lena wants to get her out into the world.<br /><br />I don't know if I could forgive a friend for leaving me like that though. :)Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377570668333453073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-29637998274395595842010-10-08T12:39:46.079-07:002010-10-08T12:39:46.079-07:00I thought this was pretty atmospheric, I wanted to...I thought this was pretty atmospheric, I wanted to explore this curious society with their bubble cars and helicopter beenies. I want one of those cars too!Adam John Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954915030178318057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-61563881075794565602010-10-08T11:10:49.435-07:002010-10-08T11:10:49.435-07:00:) Thanks, Nevets. I gather that you believe I...:) Thanks, Nevets. I gather that you believe I'm not a creep then. ;)AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-75837618036140801692010-10-08T10:51:29.382-07:002010-10-08T10:51:29.382-07:00Which is meant as a compliment to your writing, BT...Which is meant as a compliment to your writing, BTW. :)C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-81135079444959113532010-10-08T10:48:22.587-07:002010-10-08T10:48:22.587-07:00@Nevets, yes, yes, she is.@Nevets, yes, yes, she is.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-42612995782133333912010-10-08T10:35:20.213-07:002010-10-08T10:35:20.213-07:00What a creep. lolWhat a creep. lolC. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-2925727988533464922010-10-08T10:01:02.126-07:002010-10-08T10:01:02.126-07:00@Valerie, thanks. I fledged late and if someone ha...@Valerie, thanks. I fledged late and if someone had pushed me I would have panicked. :) Of course, there are some things I wish in hindsight that I'd done earlier.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879556472347736809.post-49041169096875461192010-10-08T09:33:26.597-07:002010-10-08T09:33:26.597-07:00That was cute. Sometimes all it takes is a push, b...That was cute. Sometimes all it takes is a push, but then again, sometimes that way lies panic attacks.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148970927473800732noreply@blogger.com