User talk:Dumpling/I'm Only Human

This actually sounds very interesting.

I once gave thought to writing something like this about myself, but dismissed it, as it would consist entirely of "boring white guy muddles through life." My brother's life, on the other hand, is vastly more interesting than mine. 11:54, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Hahaha. Well, boring or not, I find it to be very 'healing'? If that's the right word for it. I'm not going to turn this into a blog or anything (not that I update mine regularly anyways)...just...a very very summarized version of my life to something of a timeline sort. I think it helps me understand myself...and probably others who are interested (if any). Haha. I think you should give it a go whenever you feel like it. But then again, it really depends on the person on whether or not they feel like sharing.--Dumpling (talk) 12:00, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Heh. The highlights of mine would be "When my parents repeatedly counseled me that my brother was a dangerous sociopath" (he was not and is not), and "My growing realization that my (other) brother, whom I idolized, is actually kind of an asshole."   12:16, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Hm. Now that I think about it, maybe I should write that.  Just as soon as I finish writing everything else.  *sigh*  The list of things I want to write is ever-growing.   12:16, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I look forward to reading the completed version of your essay. It seems to be turning out quite nicely. :D But yeah! Everyone has a story to tell. It's the things that we experience in our lives that make us...us! And we're pretty fucking awesome.--Dumpling (talk) 12:21, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Very interesting! Looking forward to reading the rest. :-) I didn't know you are also female - there are so few of us on this wiki now that Kels and Toast are gone. RA (Stabby) I think yours sounds interesting too. Refugee talk page 19:03, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh! Thank you. Typing the rest is actually harder than I thought it would be. I don't want to add too much, but I don't want to add to little. Ah, the careful balancing act of essays. Anyways, YAY! Another female! There really arn't too many that I'm aware of. Just Blue, WaitingforGodot, and HollowWorld. --Dumpling (talk) 20:12, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Don't forget Proxima Centauri and Eira. And what you just wrote for you essay is very interesting.  In addition, you're clearly a pretty good writer.   23:02, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * OH YES! Silly me, how could I have forgotten! I just don't see Eira around that much. Nor do I talk to Proxima that much either. And I had the unfortunate time gap so I could never meet this 'Mei'. But thank you Stabby. I try my hand at writing when I can. It gets complicated though with Korean words. They get lost in translation.--Dumpling (talk) 23:12, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Aren't we forgetting a very important female, Stabby? 23:13, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I hear of her a lot as well. I don't see her often either.--Dumpling (talk) 23:19, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I can never forget Pink. *sigh*  I just didn't list the females who aren't around anymore.   23:50, 12 November 2011 (UTC)

Eh, who needs girls anyway? Nebuchadnezzar (talk) 06:49, 13 November 2011 (UTC)

LET ME LOVE YOU
06:45, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * O____O...Sure? I love everybody?--Dumpling (talk) 06:47, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I take it you're not a teenage tumblr enthusiast. 06:54, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Hahaha. No, not really. I don't understand Tumblr. I was just confused. But it's okay. :D --Dumpling (talk) 07:02, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Because I believe I didn't give you the proper response...bluedumplinglove.jpg

yay! the next installment...
I logged in this morning eagerly looking forward to the next installment, and was not disappointed. :-) Your story makes me think, about several things, about family and culture and how people treat others. I think it is still true that in many countries they are not accepting of mixed race children. We are so used to everyone being everything here in the US that it's not something we contemplete often. Also, about your being able to hold your emotion, it's an inner strength that many here lack. Your story is so interesting, hope to read more! Refugee talk page 16:51, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Wow. I don't really know what to say. I don't think the words 'Thank You' would suffice in this case, but it will have to do. 'Thank you'. I'm glad that it makes you think, because writing this made me wrack my brains for hours on end and even go back to memories I didn't want to remember. And being able to hold my emotion is sometimes a good and bad thing. It takes years of practice and knowing what sort of things you're allowed to share, and knowing your own limits. There have been times that I've held a certain thought for so long that it grows like a malign cancer and infected everything I did. But I've grown to know which sort of things not to hold, to hold close, and rest are kept in grasp long enough until they are no longer needed. --Dumpling (talk) 20:22, 13 November 2011 (UTC)

Ridiculous
No one your age has any business writing something this good. It is offensive and I won't stand for it. Write worse or you'll make the rest of your cohort ashamed.-- 11:54, 15 November 2011 (UTC)
 * OH NOEZ! I'm sorry! D: I write bad now.--Dumpling (talk) 14:28, 15 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Hee! Ok, that was funny. :-D Seriously though, AD is right... your story is really good writing for someone so young. What strikes me is how insightful you are and how largely devoid of the ego that dominates many young'uns. Umm.. so anyway, I can't express it well, not being a writer, as many RW'ians seem to be, judging by what I've read here tonight, but.. I like your story! Good job. :-) Expand a bit more, a few more chapters, and it's ready for publication. also, best wishes for continued good health. Refugee talk page 08:05, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Publication? Surely you must be joshing?! Haha. There is no way! XD But thank you for the thought. I appreciate it very much. Haha. And yes, thank you for the wishes. Right now, good health on the top of my list! --Dumpling (talk) 08:15, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, publication, not joking. Your story is one that should be read and enjoyed by many. I think that the best books are those that make you think, about your life, and others. Your story is relatable. (If that's not a real word, just pretend it is.) :p By the way, I've recently read "Please Look After Mom" by South Korean writer Kyung-Sook Shin - a novel but feels true to life - good book, would recommend. Refugee talk page 08:24, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * That sounds like a really interesting book. When I get the chance, I will have to go and buy it. Wild Swans-Jung Chang. It's a true story. I really recommend it as well. And I will have to think about it. Publishing my life story at...my age doesn't seem like much really. Being only 19, I feel that I don't have much to offer to the world quite yet. --Dumpling (talk) 08:36, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * I second that. Your story is definitely worthy of being written, you have the talent to write it well, and it deserves to be read by as many people as possible.   08:40, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * If you publish an autobiography now you get to make money off the sequel too! Peter talk, or type, or whatever... 08:41, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * hey, that book (Wild Swans) is on my "to read" list! I also just finished "Life & Death in Shanghai" by Nien Cheng - terrific book, also recommend. Ok back to Dumplin' (just like saying Dumplin' instead of Dumpling - hee.. Im weird :p) anyway that's part of what what makes your story so very cool, is that you are a young writer and it's a very fresh view and worth reading. Refugee talk page 08:51, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
 * Hahahaha. The sequel, that should be interesting! But yeah, I'd have to seriously sit down and think about the whole...publication aspect. Because right now I'm actually working on a Children's Book, Illustrations and Story done by yours truly. It's still in the process of being written and edited and character designs and art style, so on and so forth. But yeah, I have lots of children story book ideas, and if I do want to publish my life story, I feel like it should be done in...a children's book, but with some minor changes here and there. I don't think I'd feel comfortable with hundreds of people reading my life story, knowing it's...me? If that makes sense. Perhaps under a pseudonym of some sort.
 * And Life & Death in ShangHai is a great book. I loved it. If you loved that, you'll love Wild Swans. And I'm cool with Dumplin'. --Dumpling (talk) 09:01, 17 November 2011 (UTC)

My two cents
WOW. For two reasons: WOW are you a good writer and WOW does this put ones own life into perspective.

I've been thinking about what I could say here for days. Not just while reading it, but also on buses and in classes. I don't think I can say anything that let's you know how much I appreciated this... work. But one thing I wanted to get out: thank you. Thank you for making me laugh, for making my eyes wet at times, for making me want to give you hug ant tell you it's all going to be ok (even though I'd be lying), and making me go "Oh, hell yeah" at certain times. Thank you. I don't think I can say that enough to honor this, so I'll stop know before I make the server crash. ;) -- 22:55, 15 November 2011 (UTC)


 * ...Goodness. I really wasn't expecting any 'review's of any sort. All these 'Wow's are actually quite overwhelming. Thank you for thinking I'm a good writer. Haha. I actually find myself grabbing words from the air the majority of the time, simply because a lot of things get lost in translation in my head. But, I'm rather touched that I've made you think about my work on buses and in classes. I didn't realize that it had that effect.

Much thanks to you for reading my insanely long essay, I'm sure it took much patience.

I take your two cents with much humble gratitude.--Dumpling (talk) 03:33, 16 November 2011 (UTC)