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Description How can a girl have sex with these pathetic teenage wrecks?
Football scarves, the girls drink halves & her brother's crying 'cos he has lost his decks.
Outside the air was cool, an older guy sitting in his car asked if Minnie needed a ride.
He thought he was still dangerous - paunchy, but dangerous -
on the night that Minnie Timperley died.
It's such a beautiful world, you're such a beautiful girl.
And he only did what he did 'cos you looked like one of his kids.
But Minnie, Minnie if I could I would give you the rest of my life.
- The Night that Minnie Timperly Died, Pulp


Day 5: I've had this song in my mind all day. So I shot this.

It has been a funny day. I worked again. I sold soap beautifully. I feel a bit funny that my biggest achievement for the day was selling a woman $100.65 of product. I'm not used to this.

I won at Creepy Customer Of The Day. He stuck his finger under his arm and then shoved said finger under my nose to make me smell his sweat. I still feel a bit sick when I think of it.

I came home and cooked. My housemate was working a 9pm to 8am shift at the brothel so I wanted to send her off full of food. I've been a bit slack lately and we've just been living off of salad.

When she had left I sat on the couch and felt a little lost. I ached from holding 20 minutes poses yesterday. I wondered why it was that I had avoided photographing my face all week. I resolved to photograph my face. I went in to the bathroom and shot this.

I resolved to photograph my face tomorrow.

I called myself a 'whiny bint'. It isn't actually that I don't enjoy selling things, it is just that I am not in rehearsal for any play right now and that drives me mad. A director with nothing to direct is one of the more useless people in existence. I had a simply day: 9-5 work, cook a meal and then collapsed, exhausted onto the couch. It is foolish that I feel so guilty about this.

I wasn't going to post this. I was going to just post the lyrics but I guess this is a part of an artist's week: self doubt... feeling useless and drained. It is scheduled in, somewhere between the copious amounts of meetings, dreamings, attempts to count and creating: 'doubt self. Doubt direction. Doubt your contribution to making the world a better place.' Well... I will allow myself this half a day of foolish self-pity on the proviso that tomorrow I write something beautiful. I have that duologue to still finish. Tomorrow I will make something.
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Comments: 52

Halohid In reply to ??? [2013-01-03 11:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Halohid In reply to ??? [2013-01-03 11:13:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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UgurDoyduk [2010-01-03 16:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Featured here [link]

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Halohid In reply to UgurDoyduk [2010-01-04 00:01:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It is a beautiful collection.

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UgurDoyduk In reply to Halohid [2010-01-05 17:45:33 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome

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rozekuru [2009-11-28 22:35:59 +0000 UTC]

The brightness of the plant against your skin is just gorgeous. Hope that things get better, that you adjust well to life post-uni and that you are in rehearsal again asap and it makes you happy. I'm working on an epically long note in response to the question you asked in your latest journal, being very much a denizen of the internet at the moment.

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Halohid In reply to rozekuru [2009-12-06 04:35:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for that! I don't have such an efficiant system on facebook compared to DA so it took a while to get to it but your story was very much appreciated. My thanks.

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SilentlyDamned [2009-11-24 06:32:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm just now catching up on these.

I'm glad you decided to include the additional commentary.

By the way, the addition of a sprig in this is marvelous. I'm not exactly sure what the intent is besides sheer ingenuity, but it works.

I see a parallelism between the buds growing on the sprig and the spine, and perhaps symbolically the growth of human knowledge.

Appropriate, considering your graduation.

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Halohid In reply to SilentlyDamned [2009-12-30 01:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Cheers mister.

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believe-hope [2009-11-22 12:58:22 +0000 UTC]

this is just so beautiful
i hope you are having better days now

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Halohid In reply to believe-hope [2009-12-30 01:45:43 +0000 UTC]

Sure am, miss. Lots of walking on beaches with dolphins this summer. Adelaide has the most beautiful beaches.

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Mollinda [2009-11-21 22:22:02 +0000 UTC]

Tell me about it. I've been too busy working 9-5 selling soap and stressing about my dissertation to paint. I have written a little, but not much.

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Halohid In reply to Mollinda [2009-11-21 22:56:19 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it is rather frustrating but we'll get there! Go team!

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Mollinda In reply to Halohid [2009-11-22 11:21:27 +0000 UTC]

GO SOAP SELLING ARTISTS OF THE WORLD

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Halohid In reply to Mollinda [2009-11-22 22:59:38 +0000 UTC]

High five! We rock!

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andyslade [2009-11-21 18:19:01 +0000 UTC]

Interesting that you should post an image with so much green in it - when green is associated both with sickness (your day at work) and rebirth (tomorrow I write something beautiful). I do believe that your subconscious and you conscious are copiously busy.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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Halohid In reply to andyslade [2009-11-21 22:55:45 +0000 UTC]

The mind is certainly mighty active.

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clandestine-wishes [2009-11-21 10:44:06 +0000 UTC]

What `Pelicanh said.

I truly love this. Not just the photo and the amazing emotion and concept of it, but also what you have written. I truly believe you have an amazing mind and to come up with such a beautiful image on an 'off' day is something you should be proud of. I'm sure you will create something you will love tomorrow.

PS: Would you consider selling me a print of this? I love it.

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Halohid In reply to clandestine-wishes [2009-11-21 22:52:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, possum. If you want a print, I can most certainly make one for you. What size?

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clandestine-wishes In reply to Halohid [2009-11-22 23:34:25 +0000 UTC]

How much would you like for an 8x10? I get a pretty print on my wall and will contribute towards "Halohid the non-centrelink funded" fund, which is win on both counts

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Halohid In reply to clandestine-wishes [2009-11-23 01:11:10 +0000 UTC]

Or it could be your birthday present, miss!

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clandestine-wishes In reply to Halohid [2009-11-23 05:06:56 +0000 UTC]

No no I insist! ^_^ Let me know your pricing

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lullacrie [2009-11-21 07:55:35 +0000 UTC]

wonderful work

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Halohid In reply to lullacrie [2009-11-21 22:45:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, you talented lady!

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whistfilledsmiles [2009-11-21 05:28:58 +0000 UTC]

you know what...good work, I'm glad that work was better today...and i thought she didn't do that anymore?....not that i care, i'm just curious

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Halohid In reply to whistfilledsmiles [2009-11-21 22:45:13 +0000 UTC]

She works reception.

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whistfilledsmiles In reply to Halohid [2009-11-21 22:47:47 +0000 UTC]

aaaah it all makes sense now

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sarampage [2009-11-21 00:52:52 +0000 UTC]

brothel ... what now

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Halohid In reply to sarampage [2009-11-21 10:57:50 +0000 UTC]

She's only reception. And hates it. She won't be working there for much longer. Looking for somewhere else.

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sarampage In reply to Halohid [2009-11-21 23:31:22 +0000 UTC]

good lol ! I was worried for a second .

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Laitaliel [2009-11-20 22:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as always.

I must say, I feel sick thinking about someone doing what that creepy customer did to you. That's just not right. >.<

Also, I'm sure the feeling of uselessness will pass, everyone feels like that at times. You are an amazing person, and if not anything, your work makes me smile (as I'm sure it does others). *hug*

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Halohid In reply to Laitaliel [2009-11-21 22:44:13 +0000 UTC]

It was really quite revolting.

This week is a funny one to document because it is me adjusting to not being at University any more. It is a very strange feeling and I've no doubt I'll get used to it and accept it very soon but this week is just... odd.

Thank you!

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daSnarf [2009-11-20 20:14:08 +0000 UTC]

Just wanted to say, this was a very powerful image. You always do a great job.

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Halohid In reply to daSnarf [2009-11-21 22:42:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Pelicanh [2009-11-20 18:52:29 +0000 UTC]

I've been sitting here for 10 minutes staring at this photo. Having read your Artist Comments, I keep searching for the right words to put in this little box.
Words that might indicate how well I understand what you have (and have not) said.
How about "I adore you"

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Halohid In reply to Pelicanh [2009-11-21 22:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, lovely man. This week is just a bit funny because I'm adjusting to no longer being at university but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon and get on with life. It has been a strange and difficult week to document. Thank you!

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Pelicanh In reply to Halohid [2009-11-24 06:16:51 +0000 UTC]

strange and difficult weeks make us more colorful...eh!!??
Hang in Sweetie!
XO

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spork-in-your-EYE [2009-11-20 18:30:22 +0000 UTC]

it's just that time of year. i feel overwhelmed and useless as well. full time job, full time school, i'm going insane because i haven't taken my camera out of my bad to shoot anything in almost an entire month (and even before that i haven't shot anything worth anything to me...)

i adore the fact you've uploaded something everyday, and i love the explanations of the day underneath. they intrigue me. maybe just because of my curious side? i'm not sure, but keep posting them and i will keep reading them, even if i don't have anything of use to say or comment

those feelings will pass and you'll feel re-energized soon keep up the beautiful work!

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Halohid In reply to spork-in-your-EYE [2009-11-21 22:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am so amazed by how many people are reading them. I try to do this several times a year: document an entire week. The last time I did it was during my first week at VCA so it seemed appropriate to do it again when I finished.

The emotions definitely have a lot to do with the time of year. I've just finished University forever (well, for at least the next four years or so) and that is taking a little adjusting to. I'm sure I'll get used to it very soon and be back to normal.

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spork-in-your-EYE In reply to Halohid [2009-11-21 23:14:11 +0000 UTC]

it's always a little rough ;

congrats on finishing university!

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the-pythoness [2009-11-20 17:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Something hypnotizing about this composition, and the way the colours of the plant and tiles seem to vibrate out against the pale skin... Well done!

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Halohid In reply to the-pythoness [2009-11-21 22:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I shot a few with the plant in my mouth but it was oozing sap so it wasn't a lot of fun.

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the-pythoness In reply to Halohid [2009-11-22 10:41:59 +0000 UTC]

yikes! sounds pretty gross. :S

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AzrielJohnson [2009-11-20 17:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Our self doubt keeps us striving to achieve perfection. If we were too confident our work would start to falter.

Your work has never faltered.

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Halohid In reply to AzrielJohnson [2009-11-21 22:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, mister!

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phydeau [2009-11-20 16:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Are you sure you didn't mean "creepy customer of the decade?"

Things will get better.

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Halohid In reply to phydeau [2009-11-21 22:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Well, having been in retail for only two days, I was a little anxious about making that sort of a statement but he was certainly up there!

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2Stupid2Duck [2009-11-20 13:54:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh Sweetie. I worry for you.

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Halohid In reply to 2Stupid2Duck [2009-11-21 22:33:29 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry, Mister! It was just a bit of a frustrating day! It is a tough week in general because it is my first week out of uni but I'll adjust quickly, I've no doubt. I always come off sounding like a much sadder person than I actually am. It is just because I am very truthful when I write here. But it just means I'm having a down day, not that I'm depressed at all.

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eckyducky [2009-11-20 13:51:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure that this is the first time you've mentioned the word 'brothel' in a comment box. Rad.

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