I know many people on Whyville like to write. Stories, non fiction, articles, so on. The Whyville Times is, of course, a great way to get your writing out there, but the Times can't accept every article or poem that's thrown out it. That's just impossible.
I get many y-mails saying how they love to write, or how to get into the Whyville Times, and I'm always worried that they'll be disappointed if they don't get in. It's a lot of articles to choose from, you know. Really, all of the citizens on Whyville who like to write just want to share some of their thoughts and ideas with others. One girl told me "Is that just too much to ask?"
That girl sparked an idea into my head. It was always there, really, I just had never thought about it in that sense. There is one way on Whyville where you can share your short poems, stories, thoughts or ideas. There is a place where you can inform people about issues you think are important besides the Times and the BBS and it's guaranteed to be shining up there for all to read; giving that it's appropriate, of course.
No idea what it is? We all have one. City Records!
City Records are a great place to tell everyone on Whyville what you are doing over the summer, your favorite bands, how you feel about different topics in the world, even give light to your creative side and type up a few poems.
When I think about how much use City Records have, it amazes me. Yet, when I see someone interesting in the BBS, chat, the Times, or so on, and I look them up, usually all I get is a few mumbled words, a sentence or two, or even a blank space. I love reading City Records and hearing what Whyvillians have to say, and I'm always just a touch disappointed at not finding anything at all.
An idea came to me: Why not show off some of the great City Records in Whyville? It could inspire you to do a format of your City Records like theirs, or maybe a few words of their message could pop a whole new idea into your head.
Last week, I posted a note under the "Emmy's Logo Here" column saying that if you or a friend has some really interesting City Records that they want published in this article, to inform me. I got many requests, and I feel badly that I can't put all of them in there. Here are just a few different and fun types of City Records I had y-mailed to me. Look and enjoy!
Here is Gasohp's City Records. Hers are just a kind of scrapbook of shout outs, funny things and all around fun to read.
-Hello. Karlie or Gasohp isn't here right now.Please leave a Why-mail after the beep....BEEEEEEPP -Message:Don't Touch Me. No I really mean it. Fine do it. *coughs* In 5..4..3..2...1 BAHA!... you start itching. Im covered with poison oak. -Funniest things that have happened: I was walking to the foot-ball feild to tell my sister to turn her cell on. I am eating a melon that looks like cantaloupe (but isn't). Me: Krystal turn on your phone. Rick:Are you eating cantaloupe? Me:No. Rick: but it looks like cantalope.Me and my sister:It's not cantaloupe. Rick:Why does your cantaloupe have green stripies on it? Me:it's not cantalope.god.Rick:its comfusing me -Another funny thing: Bees attacked us on the bus. it was hilariuos i got stung on the arm. it was still funny tho xD. -Another thing:Me and my frineds were walking back up a steep hill thats like 40 mins long.we were dying! we were yelling call 911 we need a strecher!lol we saw strangers walking down and we said howdy yalls greetings form texarcana. omg we are stupid but thats us. P.S i envy all people who have the 7th harry potter book/ people who have a place to buy it at. so sad v.v P.P.S : Thanks to all the city worker and city management for putting up with meh :) i am very diffacult and thanks for helping meh.
Next, we have Walrusy's City Rec's. I really like this one. It's an important, funny quote and it could tell about her, what she feels, or just something that she likes.
What business is it of yours what I do, read, buy, see, or take into my body as long as I do not harm another human being on this planet? And for those of you who are having a little moral dilemma in your head about how to answer that question, I'll answer it for you - NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Take that to the bank, cash that and go on a vacation out of my life - Bill Hicks
The City Records we are going to have a peek at next belong to my friend Kindell. Kindell's City Records are kind of like the first, except she has a lot of really great poetry, and some great bands' songs floating around hers, and a few funny mementos and such.
Ix3SURS. Emmy Knows. We're Prettie.tttttttttttttttttttt ?? Shes Got A Body Like An Hour Glass. Its Tickin' Like A Clock. Its Only A Matter Of Time Before We All Run Out. ****************************** When The Spark Reaches Powder I Will Blow Up. I Will Become The Mist That You Breathe Into Your Lungs. All My Love Will Then Become Yours. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Tonight Ill Make My Way Into Your House My Body Lusting For Your Touch I Just Might Have To Take A Bite %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% I Just Cant Look Its Killing Me Taking Control Jealousy Turing Saints Into The Sea Swimming Through Sick Lullabies Choking On Your Allibies But Its Just The Price I Pay Because Im Mr. Brightside. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Sitting Alone In The dark Of The Stadium He Whispers His Secrets Into A Cheap Guitar. With The Flick Of His Wrist He Turns Words Into Melodies Chords Into Church Bells That Fill Up the Alleys Where Lovers Intwine In the Heat Of The Night And By Dawn Are Apart In The Shivering Silences We Will Pretend That It's All Just Made Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Was On Your Porch. The Smoke Sank Into My Skin So I came Inside To Be With You We Talked About Everything You Can Imagine Because Come The Morning I'll Be Gone. And As Ours Eyes Start To Close I Turn To You And Let You Know That I Love You. ?? Ix3Keaton :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hollywood is a town where they honor their heroes by writing their names in pavement to be walked on by fat people and peed on by dogs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rofl. Godd Keaton QUIT TOUCHING MY ARM REST :) omg. Look! I have Hot Tamales. In My Spare Time I Donate Hot Tamales To The Isle At The Movie Theater. CHARITY!! :D
Obvibeaut's City Records are up next on the list. She has a medley of everything you can find. A little about herself, a song, and talking about a little of whatever pleases.
Whymail me to find out about My Miss Whyville Pageant, and please read my 4 articles:) Thanks ello mate:) welcome to sam and Dinoyoshisauris's records:) We're very pleased to have you here. Just so you know. I've been here way longer than just 1 year. I've had an account you may have known, "stevsgirl" it was banished, but yes it goes back to when i was 9. (5 years ago) I've been on whyville so long. When i was on whyville, sock puppets, elmos, and tiggers were the absolute biggest fad ever. I go back farther than that. I remember, not one oldbie looked as DARN snazzy as us;) care to check out my store? Its called washable markers. Yeah, maybe my items arent amazing, but buy them:) Please. And buy my sisters part, "my whale plushie" ITS AMAZING! And im wearing it. *************************************** If you need a friend, Don't look to a stranger, You know in the end, I'll always be there! And when you're in doubt, And when you're in danger, Take a look all around, And I'll be there! I'm sorry but im just thinking of the right words to say, I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be, But if you wait around awhile I'll make you fall for me, I promise, I promise you I will! When your day is through, And so is your temper, You know what to do, I'll always be there, Sometimes if I shout, It's not what's intended, These words just come out, With no cross to bear, I'm sorry but im just thinking of the right words to say, I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be, But if you wait around awhile I'll make you fall for me, I promise, I promise you. I'm sorry but im just thinking of the right words to say I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be But if i have to walk to world I'll make you fall for me I promise you, I promise you I will. *************************************** Depeche Mode- I promise you**
And last but not least, we have a love note. Hornet17's City Records give a heartfelt love justice. When he asked me to put it in the Times, I couldn't oblige quickly enough.
Tessa. I cant explain how much you mean to me. Theres no words enough. No matter what combination of words i use.. it won't be enough to explain exactly what it's like. It's like.. finally finding something great, something perfect. something thats right.. something real. something that's worth fighting for. something i would risk anything for. that something.. is u.
So, what are your City Records like? Poetry and song lyrics? Best buddy memories, or maybe a little something special for your family or loved one? Are your City Records blank? Fill them up with something interesting and fun to read . . . make your City Records your very own, personal Whyville Times.
~Going to look up more fabulous people~
Glitsygrl
