Comments on: Emilio Alonso

By: melisa

melisa — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:25:51 +0000

I also agree with Denise.

I find Emilio’s writing fascinating, esp. since everything was done impromptu.

It’s always fascinating to learn something about the real thoughts of people.

By: Devin M.

Devin M. — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:40:15 +0000

I agree with Denise.

This was really a fascinating story. I liked his flowing hand-writing, but how he also used numbers like 2 for two, and then inserted pictures, and reverted back to normal hand-writing for ‘Ha Ha!’. It was an interesting read. For interpretations, I don’t think the Seattle part needs explaining. He seems to just be talking about all the different cities he’s been to, as well as the kinds of people and atmospheres they have.

Great job. :)

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:59:50 +0000

I think it speaks volumes for the world around us if when someone opens up and tries to share a bit we immediately deem them crazy. Or “cracked”.

While I do not grasp some of what Emilio was saying, they are his thoughts and his wording. It isn’t as if you asked him to write about apples and instead he wrote about Bolivia. You asked him to write, and he did. Others thoughts shouldn’t always be so easy for us to comprehend. If they were, this sight wouldn’t be nearly as fascinating. The exciting part is learning more and hearing what others have in their heads.

I’m not criticizing those who expressed their opinions of Emilio here. Those are their thoughts and the are entitled to them. I just think it shows a bit about our society and world if the conclusions we jump to when someone doesn’t fit into the “norm” is that they have a psychiatric issue.

By: Write In My Journal

Write In My Journal — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:29:12 +0000

Thanks to everyone for your comments!

By: The Grocer

The Grocer — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:49:59 +0000

This is a fantastic project, can’t wait to read back through the logs. I’ll be adding a link on my blog, keep up the good work.

By: Crazy Fitter

Crazy Fitter — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:50:12 +0000

Was quite flabbergasted reading this site, so simple yet so effective. Wish I’d got the guts to do it. In the past I’ve spent time doing wedding photograghy and that can be nerve wracking, marshalling strangers to pose as I want, but I know I couldn’t do this. Consider yourself bookmarked!

By: Mike Mongo

Mike Mongo — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:08:37 +0000

Yes. Schizophrenia. The immediate intimate connection, the “open soul” emoting, the references in the writing, etc.

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:36:54 +0000

I just want to say that I love what you are doing. Fascinating work and an interesting fashion to meet strangers and learn a bit about them. Keep up the great work! :)

By: Secret Leaves

Secret Leaves — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:50:24 +0000

I agree with bon that he is probably schizophrenic. I have known a couple of schizophrenics and they talk exactly like he writes. Then when he wrote ‘voices in your head suck’, I was pretty sure of it. Fascinating any way you slice it though. This is a wonderful project.

Sharon

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:29:10 +0000

Well for a guy that didn’t have much to say, he said a lot! Fascinating!