http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3AAmberPalette deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:AmberPalette en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:13:42 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/You-may-now-call-me-Doctor-Amber-XD-358796023 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/You-may-now-call-me-Doctor-Amber-XD-358796023 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:33:16 PDT You may now call me Doctor Amber XD nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2013 ~AmberPalette
I'm only teasing, though, nobody has to call me DR. Amber, lolol. :P Just Amber is fine. I'm not a snob XD

This accomplishment was hard-earned, and I am honestly proud of it, but it was also only possible with the support of God, family, and good friends. Thanks to all of you, who k ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-341692973 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-341692973 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:07:23 PST Happy Holidays! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
I hope you and yours find a place to be, a person to be with, and a time that is warm and happy this holiday season! Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Christmas and New Year!  I will be celebrating Christmas with my family, who ar ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Dear-America-VOTE-336401778 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Dear-America-VOTE-336401778 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:03:34 PST Dear America: VOTE. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
Amber out! :iconxellosplz: :thumb327117699:

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2012 ONGOING ART POLICY:
To ALL clubs, groups, and dA users--
You MAY NOT use MY art to:
--...su ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-2012-331584802 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-2012-331584802 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:34:19 PDT October 2012 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
•PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I AM CURRENTLY **INACTIVE** IN ALL FANDOMS AND RELATED FAN-ART/FAN-FICTION, EXCEPT FOR THAT WHICH IS MARVEL-RELATED.

•ERGO, I am NOT posting new art to ANY gallery UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, EXCEPT
   --Avengers/Asgard/Marvel
   --Original

•ERGO, I am not available to sell, art-trade, take commissions, or take requests in ANY subject EXCEPT Avengers or Original art.

   a) Most recently I received a request, via a very nice and flattering note, for the sale of my Meitantei Holmes fan art. First of all, I don't know entirely how sale of fan-art, which te ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Shopping-line-syndrome-322766703 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Shopping-line-syndrome-322766703 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:02:26 PDT Shopping line syndrome nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
Since I've lost interest in most of the fandoms in which I posted the majority of my art here (90% of which were animangas), it's become amazingly clear to me how dA is almost entirely now either a substitute Photobucket to post pic references or stolen gifs, or a fanart port.  In the latter case, that's not so much a problem, although I am always biased in favor of what is called "original" art, but what bothers me most is the oddly sedate tone that has overtaken this website. I think that may be the collective fault of FaceBook an ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Rainy-June-Day-305730091 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Rainy-June-Day-305730091 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:28:37 PDT Rainy June Day nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
I am putting all fandom with the sole exception of "Avengers" on hold for a while. My muse for Slayers, Kuro, Sherlock Holmes, and others seems to be entirely dead, in part because of a lot of IRL pressure, involving dissertation work and increased involvement in church volunteer activities, in part because of renewed health problems. Sorry if my fanart and fanfic drastically drop for a while. I think it's best to give the muse a rest rather than force myself to draw half-assed shitty versions of things I once loved so passionately.  Please don't unwatch me or get mad, my muse is cyclical so it'll c ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Fandom-meme-305175940 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Fandom-meme-305175940 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:35:40 PDT Fandom meme nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
A - Your current OTPs
Gin X Rangiku
Xelloss X Filia
Zelgadiss X Amelia
Gourry X Lina
Rezo X Zel's great-grandma
Rezo X Ozel (but not sexually lmao)
Lau X Ranmao
Lau X Madam Red
Sesshomaru X Kagura
Ciel X Lizzie
Loki X Sigyn
Tony X Pepper
Thor X Sif
Sherlock X Jim Moriarty (BBC)
Sherlock X Irene Adler (Doyle original)
Moriarty X Marie Hudson (Meitantei Holmes/Sherlock Hound)

B - A pairing you initially didn't consider but someone changed your mind.
Soma X Agni, though I honestly don't think about it that often.

C - A pairing you have never liked and probably never will
Mostly any pai ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-May-299116124 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-May-299116124 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:13:08 PDT Happy May! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
Plugging away at the dissertation. Advisor is pleased.

Probably going back to yoga! Miss it.

On the health front, I've been having an extremely difficult time and been hospitalized, and gone through two different neurological medical tests, but for various reasons related to net security, that's as much as I'll elaborate for the moment. Suffice it to say prayers are both requested, and offered to others who might be ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holy-Week-294114247 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holy-Week-294114247 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:01:43 PDT Happy Holy Week! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
I am actually quite ill with a respiratory virus and allergies that are complicating it, but I was given four new prescriptions to combat the infection today, so hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.

I am teaching a class in April on Pablo Picasso and politics in 1930's-1960's E ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/That-s-it-291566160 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/That-s-it-291566160 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:08:01 PDT That's it. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
Visit from family was warm and happy and beautiful. Will post pics and an account of the wonderful time when I am not crying so hard from missing them already :heart:  For now here are pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3582312077005.2165411.1249309788&type=1&l=c1699f6e9e

Fandom news:

http://dustybooksandfireflies.tumblr.com/post/19690500917/well-tite-kubo-has-confirmed-gin-is-actually-dead ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Spring-cleaning-Sorry-all-I-m-still-alive-290179962 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Spring-cleaning-Sorry-all-I-m-still-alive-290179962 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:47:16 PDT Spring cleaning: Sorry, all, I'm still alive! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
I just haven't really been feeling it here lately. Part of it is having to break it off with a rea ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-On-and-it-feels-good-287234195 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-On-and-it-feels-good-287234195 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:23:36 PST Moving On (and it feels good) nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
This was also a week for more positive changes, such as joining a church 20's/30's group called "Theology on Tap," which has already proven a wonderful place for support, socializing, and intellectual stimulation.

Also, I found a new Slayers rpg group on Tumblr, and they are vivacious, charming, exciting, fun people. I have a Rezo and Xelloss there and it's so much fun that I have needed fo ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Feb-Roo-arry-283904260 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Feb-Roo-arry-283904260 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:57:58 PST Feb Roo 'arry. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! :thumb284942876: And remember, it does NOT have to be a romantic love that you celebrate! St. Valentine was a Christian martyr after all, so it's more like a day we should use to gently observe incidents of love and compassion in our lives. Not that the lovebirds shouldn't be out flying or anything, but you know what I mean!

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PROJECTS:

--Several albums of photographs using my new DSLR camera (original)
--Lau and Ciel (PLATONIC, you perverts ) doujinishi. (Black Butler)
--Xellia fanfiction: Filia returns to the emoti ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Tumblr-and-a-Rough-Patch-281517444 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Tumblr-and-a-Rough-Patch-281517444 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:22:50 PST Tumblr and a Rough Patch nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2012-2013 ~AmberPalette
My mom is having cancer surgery on January 30. Please say prayers for her :pray:

I seem to have developed Panic Disorder, and I still have bronchitis that I developed on December 16.

My family is in the middle of a spiritual and emotional crisis.

Things are...hard. LOL. Again, prayers appreciated!

On the plus side, I have been invited to teach a clas ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/USA-PROTEST-SOPA-PIPA-276491631 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/USA-PROTEST-SOPA-PIPA-276491631 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:13 PST USA: PROTEST SOPA/PIPA nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
I WILL NOT BE ON ANY WEBSITES UNTIL THURSDAY, IN PROTEST OF SOPA/PIPA. SEE YOU ALL THURSDAY.

***Protest SOPA, which is going up to a vote in Congress on Tuesday January 24. This bill, if it passes, will profoundly affect how we exchange information, how we organize information, and to whom information is accessible. It will devastate any form of "appropriative" creative endeavor, it will alter the way search engines work, it will handicap scholarship and research and library science. It is a phenomenal breech in freedom of expression under the guise of "tightening copyright laws" that I honestly never thought would happen i ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/December-272195394 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/December-272195394 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:18:25 PST December! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
Christmas ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Thanksgiving-268470022 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Thanksgiving-268470022 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:32:55 PST Happy Thanksgiving! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/AmberPalette/302902_10150455450255272_745095271_10881895_24392249_n.jpg ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/November-267089974 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/November-267089974 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:54:31 PDT November nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
PROJECTS:

--New Rezo and Zelgadiss family doodles. 70%
--New Xellia fanfiction: Filia returns to the emotional haven of a dragon temple, this time the temple of the Aqualord, whose supreme elder is none other than Xelloss's old enemy Milgazia. Xelloss is not pleased. CHAPTER 1 SUBMITTED.
--Drawings of Lau from Kuroshitsuji.
--Oil painting canvas based on the song "Boats and Birds" by Gregory and the Hawk.
--Col-Erase cartoon doodles of Remus Lupin and Draco Malfoy.
---The Manga Project Fruits Basket Radio Drama: omake character sketches for :icongollumina:

Amber out! :icon ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-3-266396117 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-3-266396117 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:07:46 PDT Happy Halloween! :3 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette I'm playing :iconlauplz: from Black Butler.
Tangzhuang by :icongollumina:
Pipe by :icongaavnomayuge:
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http://i51.photobucket. ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Tagged-263546282 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Tagged-263546282 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:41:08 PDT Tagged! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette 1->You must post these rules
2->Each person must post 10 things about themselves on their journal.
3->Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create ten new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4->You have to choose 10 people to tag and post their icons on your journal.
5->Go to their pages and tell them you have tagged her/him.
6->No tag backs
7->No crap in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you're reading this." You legitimately (AKA, really, truly with all honesty) have to tag 10 people.

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Ten Things About Me:

1) I am a feminist Christian liberal, none of which, contrary t ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-262802563 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-262802563 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:28:05 PDT October nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
1) I am beginning what is called a protein-sparing modified fast. I am allowed no more than 13 oz of proteins a day, and no more than 2 vegetable servings, absolutely zero fat, and nothing else, amounting to a total of 20 grams of carbohydrate per day.  This is extremely difficult on the body, so difficult that it is medically supervised every two weeks.  The reason why I am going on this fast is because I am a type one diabetic undergoing increasingly deterior ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-my-God-ew-255683743 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-my-God-ew-255683743 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:44:09 PDT Oh my God ew. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
Okay gross.

Gross.

Look. I do not draw pedophiles. I do not approve of pedophiles. Any character I like, I have already outruled that he/she is a pedophile.

So please don't come to my gallery and say you like drawings of my characters, and how glad you are that I appreciate someone "who acts like a pedophile." Please don't bring your fanon into my canon.

Gross gross gross. I am sorry but that disturbs me on SO MANY levels.

I am going on a vacation till Tuesday. I think it was apt timing. The internet is so insane and infuriating.

Later.

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A NOTE PLEASE, ON CLUBS REQUESTING TO USE MY ART:
It's flattering how ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Okay-WTC-I-MUST-know-218380486 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Okay-WTC-I-MUST-know-218380486 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:49:36 PDT Okay WTC....I MUST know. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
I AM SOMEONE WHO WELCOMES THANK-YOU'S FOR COMMENTS, FAVES, AND WATCHES.

And I am MYSTIFIED. What is this pervasive trend on dA lately, where people REJECT polite decorum and refuse to accept THANK-YOU's for faves and watches?  This completely flabbergasts me as a professional artist, an adult, and a polite member of society! I don't mean to come across so strongly, but it seems outrageously rude, even misanthropic.

If somebody takes the TIME and EFFORT to look at my art and to give it useful and constructive feedback, if they deign to add it to a gallery of work that they would like to savor and study at a future t ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-May-3-218380945 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-May-3-218380945 Mon, 30 May 2011 21:00:07 PDT End of May :3 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-May-3-218380735 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-May-3-218380735 Mon, 30 May 2011 21:01:26 PDT End of May :3 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Prayer-Request-Archive-225115687 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Prayer-Request-Archive-225115687 Wed, 25 May 2011 13:56:10 PDT Prayer Request Archive nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
NEWEST PRAYER REQUESTS (if you have been removed, it is only because I have not heard an update from you in over a month. If you still need prayers, please contact me. Also no one is listed in any particular order of import or seriousness, it's just in order of  when the request was given to me. So please read it all, thanks) :

FEBRUARY 2011
http://comments.deviantart.com/5/33798052/1886190479

MAY 2011

--All areas of the United States impacted by the severe tornado weather.

--Japan as it recovers.

--:icontechounopenki: "Hi I got a prayer request and this time its for my famil ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/VICTORY-IS-MIENZ-thanks-for-featuring-me-219079112 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/VICTORY-IS-MIENZ-thanks-for-featuring-me-219079112 Tue, 24 May 2011 10:18:23 PDT VICTORY IS MIENZ + thanks for featuring me! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Bleach-Fanart-is-Bizarre-Prospectus-Japan-219378686 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Bleach-Fanart-is-Bizarre-Prospectus-Japan-219378686 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:40:31 PDT Bleach Fanart is Bizarre + Prospectus + Japan nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Interlude-recuperating-220469579 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Interlude-recuperating-220469579 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:58:42 PDT Interlude: recuperating nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-been-rough-220656970 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/It-s-been-rough-220656970 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:36:00 PST It's been rough. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/February-221085218 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/February-221085218 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:40:44 PST February nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette
The endocrinologist is frustrating. She admits I am the hardest case she has had in her career, and the nurse educator agrees. Praying desperately for some hope at the end of all this agony. :^/

Happy thirteenth birthday to my Godson this month!

PRAYER REQUEST ARCHIVE: Remember you are always welcome to be added. Go here: http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/33798052/

Life is still full of hope, so hang in there!

Amber out! :iconxellosplz: :thumb108545276:
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This semester has been..interesting...so far, lol.  I am learning how to mingle firmness and cordiality with a problem student who is arrogantly disruptive to the class that I TA, and who attempts to usurp my authority fairly constantly.  At least the professor has made it clear that he supports me, even though in class he leaves the disciplining up to me.  Work days are long grueling affairs in subzero deeply snowed-in Cleveland, with a long trek from the parking lot to the classrooms, and they are eating up a lot of my work time on the prospectus. Thank God, I am told it is j ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR-221939813 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR-221939813 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:56:30 PST HAPPY NEW YEAR ! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2011-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/MERRY-CHRISTMAS-222289331 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/MERRY-CHRISTMAS-222289331 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:04:43 PST MERRY CHRISTMAS! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette All oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy
In grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us
Praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord.

May the peace and joy that should always characterize this season in whatever way possible be yours.  Whether yours is a Christian Christmas, a secular Christmas, the pagan Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, and also for those celebrating the very late tail-end of Diwali and Ramadan.  Please be safe and enjoy time spent with your families and friends exchanging gifts and fellowshipping and remembering the cherished who are no longer with us.

As for me, it will be a quiet (and very ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/December-222782299 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/December-222782299 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:44:05 PST December nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
I GOT A CAT. :iconimhappiestplz: A Russian Blue and Tabby mix named Prudence :iconlainloveplz: :thumb189497881:

:iconginhappyplz: A HUGE art dump is coming. I just need to find the time to photograph them all and upload them in high quality. Be PREPARED. :evillaugh:

My current fandom relationship obsession IS: :thumb185312815: So there will be BLUD MUCH ART and FANFICTION dedicated to them.

Working through December, and taking probably the actual week of Christmas off when family comes down from Michigan and up from southwest of my state to converge at my house for a visit.  Faculty advisor assures me my ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Thanksgiving-223106145 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Thanksgiving-223106145 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:31:59 PST Happy Thanksgiving! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
I hope all American celebrants of Thanksgiving enjoy the holiday thoroughly with close friends and family. I hope each of you has something for which to feel blessed. Unfortunately my whole family is sick right now and I think we may need to postpone the holiday a few days--though who knows, God may grant a miracle. ^^ But please if you have a prayer to spare...thanks.

Hi all: Please note, I have recently been released from the hospital (I went in due to a stomach virus causing diabetic ketoacidosis) and am still very weak and ill. I came home to 450+ messages and had ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Can-it-really-be-so-late-in-the-year-223232649 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Can-it-really-be-so-late-in-the-year-223232649 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:16:28 PDT Can it really be so late in the year? nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette :thumb185181127:

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At the moment, I feel there is always more that I want to do than time and health permit. It is a difficult feeling but I am trying very hard to stay positive.  With all my endeavors, I feel very much like the person who spins her wheels ten times more than others, yet somehow faces setbacks and criticisms.

Money is very tight. My dad has fallen through for two months now on his monthly support he sends me for groceries and meds.  I have not a single spare cent.  Financial ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-223362535 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Halloween-223362535 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:11:44 PDT Happy Halloween! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
Please pray for :iconchen-san: who has MS and is very brave.

Happy Halloween weekend! Be safe! I shall be dressed as Xelloss for various activities :D My friend :icongaavnomayuge: will be dressed as Lei Magnus and my friend :iconmiss-whoa-back-off: as Rezo or Eris on the same dayyyy xDDDDD *SLAYERS NERDZ*

On Halloween morning, my friend :icongoury: has generously organized a special Mass at his church for me, here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wroclaw_Cathedral at 7 am his time October 31st.  This great kindness has made me feel cared for and valued, which in and of itself can be miraculous.  God is good!

School cur ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-224113127 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/October-224113127 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:59:47 PDT October nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
Eye pressure elevated but normal for me. Field vision test for peripheral vision very good. Unfortunately there is minor diabetic retinopathy nerve damage in both eyes. I am majorly bummed, although the doctor assures me that it's almost miraculous that the damage is so minimal given I have been diabetic for over 20 years. Thanks for prayers and good thoughts that you sent today.

Speaking of kind prayers and thoughts. My friend :icongoury:, a Polish resident who personally knows the struggle of significant chronic health problems, has generously organized a special Mass at his church for me, here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Help-224534335 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Help-224534335 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:03:12 PDT Help nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
UPCOMING ARTS:
1)Two entries for "Slayers Action" at :iconsea-of-chaos:
    a) Xelloss battling with himself (since he has two personalities ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-August-224849432 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-August-224849432 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:48:50 PDT End of August nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/August-4-225115566 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/August-4-225115566 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:37:19 PDT August 4 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
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:thumb119321822: Been watching Bleach and while I adore some of the characters and it CAN be very intellectually stimulating,  generally it seems to lack focus and to be so enormous that it is alienating.  Essenti ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/DOUBLE-D-oh-225324274 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/DOUBLE-D-oh-225324274 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:02:43 PDT DOUBLE D'oh nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
July 16: WORSE NOOZ. The financial counselor says I will have to pay not $1200, but $3600. Has not yet explained why. I am calling her back to argue about it today (since as a teaching assistant, I don't make more than $7000 a YEAR). Fun fun! :^/

BAD NOOZ: Insurance has officially turned down my necessary medical procedure to diminish migraines, even though I went to the ER (again) on the 7th (while guests were here from northern Michigan, mind you) specifically because of a migraine. $1200 for each execution of the procedure over six month durations. Sooooyeah. I need to get rich fast or...something. The agent ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Back-225381309 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Back-225381309 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:24:27 PDT Back! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
See my Slayers Real series, newest deviations! Lina, Amelia, Zelgadiss, Rezo, and Xelloss are up, and Gourry and Filia will be finished soon! On a totally unrelated note, your votes came in for my new dA icon as overwhelmingly Xelloss, with Rezo and one of my original works of art tied for second with 11 votes each. What I decided to do was a combined Xelloss and Rezo with an "amber" hued paintbrush in the middle. It should be uploaded, with a friend's birthday gift of an oc and Xelloss doing the Capoeira, and sundry other odds and ends, soon!

I have returned from the most fun week ever! Unfortunately I spent th ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Hiatus-225583589 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Hiatus-225583589 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:59:33 PDT Hiatus! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
O HAI THAR. :thumb168373372: MAJOR art upload ahoy! :thumb127997142: Nudist 2-year-old Zelgadiss demands you LOOK! :XD: WORKING ON:
--A chalk pastel contribution art for :iconrobinlee:'s cause. Done! :thumb167893569:
--Tons of scattered fandom doodles.  Done, please see gallery and scraps!
--The "Guess My Favorite 12 Characters" meme. 30%
--My half of the shared meme with :iconambientsounds: 0%
--An oil painting. I MISS that medium! 40%
--Slayers Demonic contest at :iconsea-of-c ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Just-keep-swimming-225884929 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Just-keep-swimming-225884929 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:22:14 PDT Just keep swimming... nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ4N3JqO_P0

WORKING ON:
--A chalk pastel contribution art for :iconrobinlee:'s cause. Done! :thumb167893569:
--Tons of scattered fandom doodles.  Done, please see gallery and scraps!
--The "Guess My Favorite 12 Characters" meme. 30%
--My half of the shared meme with :iconambientsounds: 0%
--An oil painting. I MISS that medium! 40%
--Slayers Demonic contest at :iconsea-of-chaos:.  Done!:thumb168855382:
--A XellossXFilia drawing. 50%

Last Friday I turned 27! Many thanks to:
:iconmiss- ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/JOONZ-226342287 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/JOONZ-226342287 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:18:12 PDT JOONZ. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/May-226641300 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/May-226641300 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:32:55 PDT May nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette So I've been keeping this under wraps so as to not scare anyone, but my doctor thought I might have lupus, and today's test results came back: I DON'T! THANK GOD! Also, just spent a lovely evening out for a movie and drinks with some AWESOME ladies! ♥

Prayers please for:

My friend :iconrobinlee:'s nephew Charlie just went through another critical surgery and is a newborn.
My friend :iconambientsounds: has a terrible stomach virus and possible liver damage, waiting  for test results.
My friend Ruana  has a terrible stomach virus and chronic digestive problems.
My friend :icondulcis-absinthe: is worried about a close ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/quot-Whispered-words-of-wisdom-Let-it-be-quot-226698534 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/quot-Whispered-words-of-wisdom-Let-it-be-quot-226698534 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:20:38 PDT "Whispered words of wisdom: Let it be." nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
I need to learn the art of letting go. Of beloved family who have died and who continue to haunt me in dreams.  Of friendships that either were never meant to be, or that, for whatever reason that remains perplexing to me, did not last "forever" like I had hoped.  Of the state of relationships that have changed with time and necessity.  Of the fact that my health will always make my daily life considerably more difficult than the lives of others.  Of the fact that if people don't want help, I c ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-still-here-226796227 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-still-here-226796227 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:01:00 PDT I'm still here. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/April-227308667 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/April-227308667 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:40:33 PDT April nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette --Slayers characters as elemental benders from Avatar: The Last Airbender based on what I believe to be their zodiac signs! Rezo (Pisces)=Waterbender, Zelgadiss (Capricorn)=Earthbender, Lina (Leo)=Firebender, and Xelloss (Gemini)=Airbender!
--A few fluffy and angsty Rezo fanarts.
--SOMEthing Xellia. I have missed that couple terribly!
--Concept doodles for a Princess and the Frog fanfiction (three guesses as to about whom :D)
--I still want to do an original oil painting while the weather holds.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
--My friend Lindsay, :iconambientsounds: had her wisdom teeth out today.
--My friend :iconMiss-Whoa-Back- ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Holy-Week-227559468 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Holy-Week-227559468 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:33:12 PDT Holy Week nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
Congrats to :icondulcis-absinthe: who won the contest at Slayers-Club! I worked very hard on my ent ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/March-227846236 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/March-227846236 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:45:49 PST March nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
Please pray for my friend :iconcrazylittlecheezer: who just lost her stepfather.  She already lost her biological father at an earlier age. Having lost many close family members since 2007, I can relate to her, but still cannot imagine what she must be going through.

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http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/17652638/ ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Winter-drags-on-227919886 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Winter-drags-on-227919886 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:46:55 PST Winter drags on. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
I don't want to be the one
The one who's always left behind
Will there ever come a day
When I can turn around and say:
'It's alright now'?
I don't wanna be the one
The one who's always left undone
Losing more and more
I'm drained of everything
I'm falling down
I'll go see through in the sun saying
Waiting, watching, restoration for those who stay
Waving to those th ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Post-Chicago-228106131 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Post-Chicago-228106131 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:24:26 PST Post-Chicago nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
Deleted the earlier question, it seemed to be stirring up some stress, and my first few commentators answered it thoroughly anyway! ;)

On the good news front, I am glad to say that my paper on Marcel Duchamp has made the first cut for submission to Rutgers Art History Journal. I am excited, it means I might be published again! :dance:

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February 13
I need to gloat about my first wonderful out-of-state art-related excursion since Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in August! SO HERE WE GO!  (...."Excaribuuuuurrrr... :XD: From United King, I'm a-rooking for her, I'm going to Cariforniaaaaaa"... ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-January-228706311 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/End-of-January-228706311 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:19:20 PST End of January nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
http://comments.deviantart.com/1/83871493/1341280387 ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Goodbye-228805388 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Goodbye-228805388 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:22:45 PST Goodbye. nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2010-2013 ~AmberPalette
You're free now, love. You're free.

Edit: Many thanks to you all for the overwhelming volume of kind consoling comments.  I am glad so many people believe that my dog is now happy and at peace on a higher plane of existence.  Because that is what I will always believe. ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-2010-228888245 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-2010-228888245 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:21:25 PST Happy 2010 nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~AmberPalette
This year I reached a major milestone in my career path. I passed my PhD Qualifying Exams with much praise from all three of my advisors on my committee. I feel more confident, more masterful of my craft and chosen field, more open-minded, and wiser.

I have gained in endurance, strength, and marginally, physical health.  I have earned a number of wonderful new friends, and lost a couple too, but those gained were far better for me than those lost.  I have sustained the worthwhile frien ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-229086918 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-229086918 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:09:00 PST Happy Holidays! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~AmberPalette
Happy (end of) Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Winter Solstice, Happy Kwanzaa, to all for whom these good wishes apply! :love: :heart: Bless you and be safe, and may you find something that gives you happiness, fellowship, and peace.

The Princess and the Frog in a nutshell: WARNING SPOILERS SPOILERS:

We 2-d animation lovers have a LOT to celebrate in this film!

Art and story wise, BRILLIANT stuff.

Seamless animation, exquisite colors, compelling character designs. I was particularly impressed with the animation of Dr. ]]> http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/VICTORY-229313152 http://amberpalette.deviantart.com/journal/VICTORY-229313152 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:24:17 PST VICTORY! nonadult journals/personal AmberPalette http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/m/amberpalette.png?4 Copyright 2009-2013 ~AmberPalette
Advisor 1: "Dear Amber:
               I’ve just heard back from Ellen _____ and Gary ______ and they both agree that you’ve passed your exam.  Sorry for the trouble of taking the extra question but congratulations on doing well on it.  Let’s catch up early next term.  Have a wonderful break.
               Best.
  Henry."

Advisor 2: "Hi Amber:
Just wanted to say congratulations on successfully completing the minor. Hope you have a relaxing break.

-- Ellen L ________ "

HELL YEAH.  :boogie: :dance: :boing: :strip: :bounce:

:peace: :heart: http://izo-chan.deviantart.com/art/Plush-Hellmasters-Jar-146271678 ]]>