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xD

Somebody needs to bug me to update more often. I have tons of stuff from my new camera, and a couple projects I really ought to be working on before school starts in 23 days.
Wow, that's a bit to think about. 23 days and I'm out of Eugene for the next year. Adventure awaits.

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/23720945/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/23720945/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:54:58 PDT It's been a little while.

Anyway, quick update.
I'm one paycheck away from getting a Canon XS, so expect some new stuff up here (once I get Photoshop, but that shouldn't be hard ;D ).
I'm one day from getting my third eye back.
I'm one month from getting the two anchors I had taken out on Friday replaced with barbells so I don't have to worry about them tearing out or being pissed when I sleep on my tummy.
For spring break, I'm going to the zoo. And an Ok Go concert! And I'm ONE SEASON from Disney World!

On a larger scale, I'm a bit closer to piecing together the rest of my small-ish tattoos. I have a ton of new ideas. I promise I'll actually try to draw some out soon (though, some are text so I'll just describe them when it gets there XD ).
I'm two of four classes closer to having my prerequisites done for OCCI, too.

On a downside (sorry to give you all that good stuff and then blow it up): my uncle passed away on Friday, around 7:30. I'll spare the details.
So for Spring break I have a ceremony for him to look forward to (can you tell I'm being sarcastic? Good) as well as the zoo and Ok Go.

So, overall kind of up and down.
Karma owes me an absurdly furry pony.

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/23009359/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/23009359/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:56:42 PST My mom was diagnosed with Polyarteritis Nodosa (look it up on Wikipedia if you don't know what it is/does) when I was about eight. She was in treatment (chemotherapy) for a while, but was released before too much time. After a while she was even off most medication.
Recently however, she's had to go back on some medications. Specifically, Pretozone. It's made her irritable and moody, but she needed it.

Fast forward to now. She's had sudden flares in her symptoms, like when she was first diagnosed. Now, though, they're worse. Recent tests have showed the disease starting to affect her nerves and muscle control. In order to stop it from going further, she needs immediate treatment.
Problem is, the only real treatment option she has is risky. It could potentially help her, but it could also kill her.

The reason I'm putting this here is because I'm requesting the help of all you who read this. My mom has been really overwhelmed and vulnerable, and I want to cheer her up a little bit. Especially circulating around Valentine's, but not limited to. My problem is, big or teeny tiny, I can't come up with anything at all that I'm capable of doing for her (all I can think of is things she's always wanted to do like trips to other places and I DEFINITELY can't afford that x.x ).
So if any of you have any ideas, let me know!

^^ Thank you guys for reading this even if you can't think of anything, either.

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/22235175/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/22235175/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:25:21 PST
I think most exciting was getting to tell Sisco about our broken star I got tattooed on my wrist. It's been over a week now, and it's peeled and the color looks wonderful. I couldn't be any happier with it.
Plus, since the price stayed the same, I let the nice lady at the shop talk me into getting four others while I was there! So now I have a star on my left wrist, right hip, right arm, and two on my left shoulder. I love them all, I can't wait to get more!

It's a good thing I don't have a ton of money, or I'd go mod-crazy. Not joking.
I already drew out where I want the rest of my stars to go.


Anyway. I'm actually looking forward to Lane.
I hope I get to see some of you guys there every once in a while!

And, as a random side note...
I've got my Certificate in Mixology now (yeah srsly guys; I can legally make you guys awesome alcoholic drinks but can't have any of them, unfair or what), so once I finish my bartender's class I'll be a fully trained, professional bartender. How cool is that?

Best house wife ever, that's how cool. ;D

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21967785/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21967785/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:26:01 PST I almost wish I had more people to buy stuff for, because I like trying to think up things other people would like.

The one left happens to be Sisco's.
BUT.
I know what I'm doing. And I talked to people about it. And I'm actually getting more out of it than I planned! So, go me!


(Also, I saw the cutest bunny today. Thought you all should know.)

I hope all you guys are having as much fun as I am with the holidays.

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21903297/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21903297/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:44:57 PST >_< I should probably seek a professional about that.


Anyway.
I sorted out my class schedule for Lane, which is pretty light. MWF schedule, two classes (Writing and Health) and also I'll be taking a professional bartending class Thursday nights.
Just because I can.
But I'm keeping my classes pretty easy right now, because next fall will be so intensive. I miss school, I do, but not THAT much.


On another note, I'm almost finished with holiday shopping (go me)!
I'm most excited for what I'm getting Sisco, since I actually had to think.
Took me a bit to figure out since I don't have his address or much money.
But I got it.
And he better like it D: or I'm screwed.
Ha ha...>_>






Happy holidays, you guys ^^

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21682301/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21682301/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:09:23 PST ), and feel pretty good about the rest of my day.

Things are really progressing now.

I feel good.

]]> ~ApocalypticOwl http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21651359/ http://ApocalypticOwl.deviantart.com/journal/21651359/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:40:51 PST On a better note, that means it's almost winter! Hooray!


Anyway. First journal ever on dA, so bear with me guys. Please.


In summary, life is pretty good. I do wish very much I were still in Chicago with Sisco and Alanna (even though I got sick), but I have a feeling I will be back there before too much time has passed. Just because Sisco and I are like magnets.
Either way, it was amazing to be in Chicago with Obama when he gave his acceptance speech! And I rode a subway for the first time ever! Exciting! Exclamation point!

To bide my time before I see those two beautiful people again, I'm planning my LCC schedule to take off some of the hyoooge workload I'll be getting into at OCCI next fall (Coos Bay, here I come!). But I'm having trouble because there are SO MANY CLASSES I want to take. Meditation, Tai Chi, Hip Hop, Yoga, etc. x_x Oh, well.
The good news there is that at OCCI since I'll be taking the Computers, Writing, Health and Speech classes here I get to take other classes at OCCC (Oregon Coast Community College) to equal the credits of those classes. I'm thinking of taking ballroom dancing, rock climbing, Astronomy, History of Music, and Psychopharmacology.
Though, all that and trying to get a two-year culinary degree in one intensive year.. we'll see.

And meanwhile, I'm doing work for dad on the weekend to earn some extra holiday money (I've been going on job interviews, too, but it's just so hard to land a job right now).

More personally, I've finally figured out most of the piercings I want to see on myself someday, and I've got nearly a perfect idea for all my tattoos (may draw some soon). Guess we'll see how much extra holiday money I come up with ;D

Anyway, though I'm pretty happy with how things are going right now, I've still got my share of stress. Parents as usual aren't satisfied with my progress, I'm worried I may be biting off more than I can chew with school, and my social circle is diminishing. But it's okay, too. It's such a relief to be around people who genuinely want you there, and make it obvious that it's because you're you and not because of anything else. I don't need to feel bad or weird for being friends with anybody, and it's such a weight off my shoulders. ^^

Whew, I think I got it mostly out. For everyone who bothered to read all of this, thank you! It's a lot, but this is basically a summary of everything going on right now. I think this is the first time I've spent the time to put it all together.

If you didn't read all of it, I don't blame you. Honest. XD
See you guys around!

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