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Welcome!

Wed Sep 2, 2009, 5:20 AM
Welcome to my new account!

New name, new era, new ideas, new passion!


So why this name?

The name Diadorim is special to me. Not because I once created a character with that name, and that I should in all honesty rename, but because it’s a dearly beloved character from my favourite book: Grande Sertão: Veredas by João Guimarães Rosa

The book is apparently almost untranslatable because of its original, peculiar use of language and structure and vast symbolism. There are tons of mentions of landmarks and of native flora and fauna to Brazil’s harshest lands that dazzle both the Brazilian and the foreigner such as myself.
The title alone has been translated completely differently in numerous languages from ‘The Devil to Pay in the Backlands’ (English) to ‘Deep Wilderness, the roads’ (Dutch)
The book is not an easy read in terms of style and many people stop after having read just a handful of pages, discouraged and often irritated, or they stop a little further on the way. I remember having to reread the intro numerous times just not to get confused, but then, for those who persevere in gentleness, it suddenly clicks. The key turns and the book opens. And from there, it becomes a universe on its own. A very special place that I can almost touch and taste though not truly know, but it somehow resounds within me. Precious and cherished. I do not pretend I understand all of its many, many layers , not by far, but I do find a beauty there that cannot go unloved by a person like me ^_^

This is a book I take off the shelf every once in a while just to read a few pages and marvel. It’s a book I’ll probably be rereading for my entire life.

So, welcome, friend or stranger, and make yourself at home. I’ll do my best to improve and hope you may find a work of value to you or two ^_^

  • Mood: Optimism
  • Listening to: Florence and the Machine - Cosmic Love
  • Reading: Grande Sertão: Veredas by João Guima
  • Watching: Buzzer Beat
  • Playing: Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper
  • Eating: nothing
  • Drinking: tea

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    :iconmichellemh:
    We are bad, bad challenge completers. XD

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    :iconskookyspry-creations:
    Thanks so much for the watch I really appreciate it. :hug: :D
    :iconxwicked-angelx:
    :aww:Thanks for the fave and the watch!:heart:

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    "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."
    :iconshou-negi:
    oh goodness o_o I'm sorry, I just thanked you for a watch without even realising who you were XD; thats what I get for charging through my messages so fast~ I hope you enjoy your new account ^^ the book you described in your journal sounds amazing~ I'm a little disappointed I'd never be able to appreciate it in it's orginal form ._.

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    :iconshou-negi:
    thanks for the watch ♥

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    Currently taking guro commissions ;u;
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    I belong to ~animefreak4562
    :iconmichellemh:
    Your turn to pick a theme! :D As soon as I go on break, I am positive that these challenges will just come flying out of me. :o

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    Theme Fashion

    Medium: Aquarel! ( :noes: )

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    :iconmichellemh:
    :o Awesome!

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    :iconkarooble:
    And thank you so much for the :+fav:!! :)
    :iconkarooble:
    I've featured your deviation "Thrim" in my Daily Feature for 9/04/09! [link] Congratulations; you did a lovely job! :glomp:

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