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                <title>Going Camping!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:57 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, we've lost our minds...<br /><br />I'll be gone until Monday. I'm going to Devils Den to go camping with some friends. I hate camping but I'm optimistic that we'll have fun and scare ourselves silly! <br /><br />Hope everyone has a GREAT Halloween!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>NEW TABLET</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:48:10 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ And oh, it's SO shiney! It's white and beautiful! Other than the color (and the fact that it functions) it's the exact same as my old so I didn't have to install any software and it felt comfortable to me. I'm really happy and glad Justin finally talked me into getting another tablet. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w00t.gif" width="23" height="23" alt=":w00t:" title="w00t!" /><br /><br />However- that 'awesome' painting I've been working on... I've kindda lost inspiration for it. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /> Maybe I'll post the WIP. <br /><br />I haven't posted anything in over a month! OMG! I'll have to fix that soon...<br /><br />Also, I really like Dr. Who. I was always aware of it but I guess I never sat down and watched it and, well, I really like it!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Just a bit down...</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:48:51 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well... my tablet pen broke- coincidentally the night AFTER I told Justin that I didn't need a new tablet yet and convinced him to buy ODST. <br /><br />I'm like...REALLY bummed. Especially since after about 3 months of art blockage my muse was back- WITH A VENGENCE! I'm about 40% done with a, if I may say so myself, AWESOME painting. Not to mention I'm about halfway done with my 10 sketches. I had more done but they were with pen and paper and I decided to redo them digitally. I sincerely apologize to you guys who are waiting. My tablet is due on October 1 - 19. It's going to be the longest few days of my life. D|<br /><br />So, I've ordered another tablet. Another Wacom Graphire4 which I'm not so happy about since I was going to upgrade (probably to a Intuos) however this one was only about $50 used. So I'll upgrade next year I guess. <br /><br />I was really looking forward to drawing this weekend. Oh well...<br /><br />Hope you guy's week is going better! XD;;<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>10 Free Sketches and Features!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:53:34 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <b>Edit 2</b>: I have almost everyone's sketches done. I'll probably upload them and some other sketches on Sunday or Monday since they're my next day off. ^^<br /><br />The first 10 people to comment will get a free sketch from me! But you need to do 10 free sketches in YOUR journal if you get one!! If you already did this before, link me to that journal entry, okay?<br /><br /><b>EDIT: This will double as a featuring journal. For the first 10 people that post I will choose three pieces of art from their gallery and feature them here- not that my page will be much publicity for you guys. Feel free to do this on your journals too! I highly encourage it!</b><br /><br />1.<a href="http://rodezja.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/r/o/rodezja.gif?4" alt=":iconrodezja:" title="rodezja"/></a> <br />Character Ref: <a href="http://okha.deviantart.com/art/RO-Assassin-Cross-93058965">[link]</a> (slightly, not exactly)<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Rodezja.deviantart.com/art/Oh-hai-125304933"><img src="http://th09.deviantart.net/fs43/150/f/2009/160/3/8/Oh_hai_by_Rodezja.png" width="76" height="150" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Rodezja.deviantart.com/art/Tag-112787961"><img src="http://th06.deviantart.net/fs41/150/f/2009/044/1/7/Tag_by_Rodezja.png" width="150" height="87" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Rodezja.deviantart.com/art/Run-away-119163037"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.net/fs45/150/f/2009/103/d/e/Run_away_by_Rodezja.png" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span><br /><br />2.<a href="http://i-am-chaos.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/_/i-am-chaos.gif" alt=":iconi-am-chaos:" title="i-am-chaos"/></a><br />Character Ref: <a href="http://i-am-chaos.deviantart.com/art/Fursona-Ref-Sheet-73651335">[link]</a><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://I-Am-Chaos.deviantart.com/art/La-Familia-116674340"><img src="http://th02.deviantart.net/fs42/150/f/2009/080/5/9/La_Familia_by_I_Am_Chaos.jpg" width="150" height="53" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://I-Am-Chaos.deviantart.com/art/Lion-Eye-131384977"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.net/fs46/150/f/2009/210/5/f/5ff8d14fe99bea0bed793e405e9990ec.png" width="150" height="119" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://I-Am-Chaos.deviantart.com/art/Altair-131793035"><img src="http://th07.deviantart.net/fs46/150/i/2009/213/4/2/Altair_by_I_Am_Chaos.jpg" width="72" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />3. <a href="http://moonshadowwolf.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonshadowwolf.gif?3" alt=":iconmoonshadowwolf:" title="moonshadowwolf"/></a><br />Character Ref: <a href="http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs43/f/2009/163/2/a/Luna_Ref_by_MoonshadowWolf.jpg">[link]</a><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://MoonshadowWolf.deviantart.com/art/Happy-Halloween-102169087"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.net/fs33/150/i/2008/304/e/4/Happy_Halloween_by_MoonshadowWolf.jpg" width="150" height="126" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://MoonshadowWolf.deviantart.com/art/Kiwi-131354551"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs47/150/f/2009/210/9/5/Kiwi_by_MoonshadowWolf.png" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://MoonshadowWolf.deviantart.com/art/The-creator-and-her-love-124274694"><img src="http://th08.deviantart.net/fs49/150/f/2009/150/6/e/The_creator_and_her_love_by_MoonshadowWolf.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />4. <a href="http://dreamwhisper.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/dreamwhisper.gif" alt=":icondreamwhisper:" title="dreamwhisper"/></a><br />Character Ref: Written, ref in journal<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://dreamwhisper.deviantart.com/art/Colors-in-Motion-113059594"><img src="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs41/150/i/2009/046/3/b/Colors_in_Motion_by_dreamwhisper.jpg" width="150" height="141" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://dreamwhisper.deviantart.com/art/Looking-Towards-The-Past-103550971"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs39/150/i/2008/319/7/1/Looking_Towards_The_Past_by_dreamwhisper.jpg" width="150" height="149" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://dreamwhisper.deviantart.com/art/Wolf-126834677"><img src="http://th00.deviantart.net/fs49/150/i/2009/173/3/6/Wolf_by_dreamwhisper.png" width="150" height="102" /></a></span></span><br /><br />5. <a href="http://iisjah.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="ht... ]]></description>
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                <title>Meh- updates and such. . .</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:52:15 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, my birthday came and went and I feel no different today then I did yesterday. I'd love it if my birthday made me feel like it did when I was little. ^^ I got a couple of presents from the people at work which was nice and Justin and I are supposed to go to the movies on Saturday to celebrate. That should be fun. Do any of you have any movie suggestions?<br /><br />Oh, I am addicted to Ouran High School Host Club! I've only seen a few episodes so no spoilers please! It's really sweet and funny- a great combination! I highly recommend it! ^-^<br /><br />Eh, I have work tomorrow. Bleh D| Well, night guys!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Kariban and Waffles</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:49:51 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <b>KARIBAN WILL BE FOR 15,000 VIEWS!<br />I will probably give the winner a sketch but it depends on my workload at the time.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" />Also, all friends please post your birthdays as I'd like to keep track of them!<img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /></b><br /><br />Well, I'm a bit more happy but still feeling slightly depressed for no reason. I can't shake the feeling and it's bugging me. <br /><br />I've noticed a lot of my friends' birthdays are coming up and a few have just past. I have a lot of birfday sketchin' to do. XD <br /><br />So, Justin and I decided that maybe a dog wasn't the best for us right now. We thought about getting a cat. I think the decision was heavily influenced by the fact that we had just watched The Cat Returns (awesome movie- watch it asap. I recommend the english version as it has some of my favorite actors in it like Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, AND Tim Curry). Anyway, so I'm watching TV and I hear a noise from outside. I think it's Phelix, our resident squirrel so I open the door to check and in walks this little white and tanish kitten like it owns the place, sits down, and meows as if saying 'I heard you wanted a cat. Here I am!' <br /><br />We decided to keep her and she's already litter trained. Justin named her Waffles. I don't know why but if we get another pet we're going to name it Pancakes. XD <br /><br />I've been working on a reference page for Linn now for ages. But I've just felt so.... blah. If Justin ever sets up the scanner again you can look forward to a HUGE sketch dump though.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I'm a horrible pet parent</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:04:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So I had Marty for 3 days and it turns out he gets Parvo. I had to take him back to the shelter because I hadn't technically adopted him yet. <br /><br />He didn't make it. <br /><br />Apparently I can't make a pet last for more than a week. The kitten Justin and I got a couple years ago (Tux) died mysteriously after a few days too. <br /><br />...<br /><br />God forbid I ever have kids.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Welcome to the family (PICTURES!)</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:09:37 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, our little family got a bit bigger yesterday. Meet Marty! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=MARTY1.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/MARTY1.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=MARTY2.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/MARTY2.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=MARTY3.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/MARTY3.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><br /></a><br />Heh, these pictures aren't from me but the shelter. I'll upload some pictures of him when I unpack my camera. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />We're fostering him from a kill shelter in Siloam Springs, AR. We're sending in the adoption fee on Friday probably as he is a complete sweetheart. The guy at the shelter actually said if we weren't happy with him and brought him back they'd probably put him down or put down another dog to make more room for him. I was horrified! @^@ That's of course not why we're keeping him but still. What a horrible thing to say. If any of you live nearby I highly recommend stopping by that shelter- there were so many wonderful dogs!<br /><br />However- he has been trowing up since I brought him home. Once last night with some food and then again this morning with water. If anyone may know whats causing this I'd love some advice. I don't think it's serious enough for a vet yet. I'm a bit out of practice since I haven't had a pet in about 5-6 years. He's been rather active though, we spent an hour at the park with his new-found friend Maya- a doberman/Chihuahua mix my friend adopted yesterday as well. XD <br /><br />Anyway, we're going to petco today to find out about training classes! I'm so excited!<br /><br /><br /><b>EDIT: Pictures of Maya</b><br />My friends Doberman/Chihuahua mix<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=Maya2.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Maya2.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=Maya1.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Maya1.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/?action=view&current=MAYA3.jpg"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/MAYA3.jpg" alt="Photobucket"></img><br /><br /></a></a></a></a></a> ]]></description>
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                <title>So, good news (finally)</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:53:04 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ This journal will be short because, despite the journal header, I smashed my finger (the pinky of my right hand to be exact) pretty badly this morning and using my hand at all really hurts. I hate hunt and pecking though. XD<br /><br />Anyway! <br /><br />Good thing #1 <br />- I gots a new job!! I now work in Medical Information and Records. My job is tedious but easy and I work the morning shift which is admittedly good and bad. Good because I get off at 4:30 in the afternoon and have the rest of the day to myself. Bad because Justin works the evenings and we have to share a car. :> I've been having to go to bed early though which I am NOT used to. XD<br /><br />Good thing #2<br />- We're moving! It's a really cute 2 bedroom place that (for a fee of $300.00) allows dogs! We've already started looking at petfinder.com! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /> Also we're going to have an entire room for D&D which just brings our geekness to epic levels. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/nod.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":nod:" title="Nod" /><br /><br />Good thing #3<br />- Well, I've already ruined it but, we're soon getting a dog! OMG! I cannot explain how excited I am!<br /><br />Okies, I have got to pack my laptop soon and we wont have internet at the new place until Tuesday so excuse my further absense. <br /><br />Also, art will be delayed further as well as my finger hurts real bad. :< This is mostly for one person in particular *coughIISJAHcough*<br /><br />Anyways- Good day/night guys!<br /><br /><br />. . .<br /><br />Is it normal for fingers to be blue? |D<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>New Da Vinci</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:07:16 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ A new 'Mona Lisa' Da Vinci painting has emerged. I thought I'd post a link so anyone who hasn't heard can check it out: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31320879/ns/technology_and_science-science/">[link]</a><br /><br />Of course maybe I'm just out of the loop. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Why am I so sad...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:55:14 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I got a new job guys! <br /><br />I'm moving downstairs to Medical Records this Monday! I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing down there but I'll be working from 8am to 4:30pm and I'll have off on weekends and holidays! I also get to dress 'business casual' so nice clothes and no scrubs! I'm actually going shopping with a few friends in about an hour. <br /><br />But, I'm so sad for some reason. I mean, brink of tears sad.<br /><br />I mean, don't get me wrong, this job opportunity is awesome! I think it's a few factors actually.<br /><br />-Justin will be working on his same schedule Friday - Tuesday 2pm until 11pm. So I get very little time with him. He's happy for me but we're both kindda bummed about this. <br /><br />-Our Xbox gave us the Red ring of death the other day. I know- "wah wah get over it". Well, this has little effect on me but Justin's been in a bad mood since it happened as it was kind of his baby and a Christmas present from me two years ago. I miss my happy-go-lucky guy. <br /><br />-Some friends of ours are buying a house. She's my best friend and I am SO happy for her but also I am overflowing with jealousy. She's always been ahead of me, y'know? She got engaged first, married, and now a house! She's been talking about it non-stop and how she's getting pets and such and I just feel bad that I don't feel better for her. Stupid human emotions!<br /><br />-We found a perfect rental property two days ago. 2 bedrooms, fenced yard, W/D hookups, only $95 a month more than we pay now, pets allowed = AWESOME! So, we started looking at dogs and things even though we can't look at it until Tuesday. Anyway I call today and it's rented. :< I haven't told Justin yet because he already started talking about what he's going to do with his new dog. He's such a big kid. I love him. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, whiny journal is whiny and I know people have bigger issues. I'll probably delete this when I've gotten back and cheered up.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Sketches and Stuff</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 08:20:10 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, I've been seeing this thing going around of 100 ten dollar sketches and I find myself intrigued. However, I don't believe my sketches are worth ten bucks so here's my question:<br /><br /><b>Would you be interested in a $3 sketch from me?</b><br /><br />I don't have an example right now but I'll update my journal when I can post one. Just let the idea soak in and marinate for a while. I gotta go to work. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oh! And speaking of work...<br /><br />I was told on Friday that I'm not a good enough employee to transfer to a different department. Rumors and accusations were thrown at me as soon as I walked in the door. They also said they wouldn't feel right giving me a good recommendation to transfer. Which is funny because a month ago before we were ridiculously shorthanded they supposedly gave me a shinning review to the department I've been trying to transfer to. It was a heck of a way to start an extra long work week. <br /><br />So I'm either A)Going to human resources to go over them and try to transfer or B)Demanding I get my part-time hours that I'm supposed to get already and try to get another job. <br /><br />Justin said I can quit but we're saving for a new car and the wedding so I can't in all good conscience do that... as much as I want to. XD<br /><br />So, yeah. I can't walk into that place without feeling physically ill and tearing up now...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I'm still here...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:54:22 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay guys, here's the deal...<br /><br />Two more people quit in my department and one more got fired. So I've been working a lot. I've been working on art as well but to be honest, when I come home all I want to think about is sleeping. Also I've managed to miraculously get two weekends off and I'm spending those at the Ren. Fair. I'm thinking about uploading some pictures if I get some good ones but we've been getting rained out. :< <br /><br />Anyway, I promise I'll upload soon. I'm working on 4 different pictures so I cant say what I'll upload. Just don't give up on me!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I COMMAND YOU!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:08:09 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.drhorrible.com">[link]</a><br /><br />Watch it.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Been so Busy!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:18:09 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Sorry for the inactivity. I've been super busy and the only drawing I've done of late is AFL or commissions. I've been working a lot as well, a lot of people quit in my department so right now I'm working 6 days a week (and not answering my phone on my days off. *guilty*). But, hey, fat paycheck for me! Yey? I'd much rather trade my overtime for another day off. Oh, and my boss put in my papers for my transfer and apparently people have been singing my praises to my would-be boss so yeah! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/fingerscrossed.gif" width="33" height="15" alt=":fingerscrossed:" title="I've got my fingers crossed." /><br /><br />I haven't had time for much else than work and sleeping. Even drawing is stressful because I apparently can't come up with anything less than full-out graphic freakin' novel ideas for my AFL entries. Seriously, I have great ideas but they'd take at least 10 panels to get across. D| I don't even care about winning anymore. I just want to finish. I have 9 days to finish 3 drawings. |D <br /><br />So, I just wanted you to know why I'm not answering comments, posting on drawings, or replying to journals. Sorry guys. <br /><br /><b> There are also a few people I did trades with that either I haven't recieved your half or forgot to do my half. If you are one of these people PLEASE let me know so I can make a checklist somewheres... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /></b><br /><br />Also, I hate you <a href="http://iisjah.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/i/i/iisjah.gif" alt=":iconiisjah:" title="iisjah"/></a><br /><br />Rules:<br />|1|.Post these rules<br />|2|.Each tagged person must post 8 things about their selves on their journal. <br />|3|.At the end you have to choose 8 people to tag, and post their icons on the same journal.<br />|4|.Go to their page and send a message saying you tagged them.<br />|5|.NO tag-backs.<br /><br /><br />1. I'm a people pleaser with no spine. Seriously- I'm a doormat. <br />2. Babies make me very giddy. However I do not want one anytime soon. I'm too selfish. XD<br />3. I wish I could support myself on my art.<br />4. I think I care about fictional characters more than some real people I know. <br />5. I don't hate my job as much as I let on, actually some days I love it. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /> But those days are far and few between.<br />6. I hate artificial cherry flavors... unless mixed with vanilla.  <br />7. I cry easily. Movies, books, sometimes even well thought-out commercials. I'm a weeper. <br />8. I truly <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /> the dwarven race. I wish there were more books with Dwarves as their main characters. WHY are they always the sidekicks!?.<br /><br />***<br /><br />1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): Muffin Caravan<br /><br />2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME (fave ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Peach Sneaker<br /><br />3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Red Skunk (Okay, I find this OFFENSIVE! loljk. But this one was hard since I have lots of favorites.)<br /><br />4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Renee Siloam Springs. <br /><br />5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name): Picas OnTju (Technically that's mine and Justin's)<br /><br />6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Green Pucker (LOL)<br /><br />7. NASCAR NAME (the first names of your grandfathers): Joe? (Lame...)<br /><br />8. STRIPPER NAME (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Old Spice Push Pop. (That sounds terrible XD)<br /><br />10. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacherÂs last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Sheets Springdale. (not a major city- not my 5th grade teacher. Like my 2nd I can't remember my 5th.)<br /><br />11. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Autumn Daisy<br /><br />12. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing youÂre wearing right now): Strawberry Scrub. <br /><br />13. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Cereal Dogwood. <br /><br /><b><u> IF YOU READ THIS YOU'RE TAGGED! MUHAHAHAHAHA!!! </u></b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/m/mwahaha.gif" width="29" height="15" alt=":evillaugh:" title="EVIL Laughter!" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Good Day World...</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:01:59 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I'm back. Have been since Sunday admittedly but I've been busy. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />My V-Day was nice! I hope you guys can say the same! <br /><br />We went to Philbrook Museum. It was free because they have free admission days on the second Saturday of every month! Justin bought me a magnet of my favorite painting in the WHOLE museum! The Shepherdess by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Here's what it looks like, or you can google it if you don't trust me. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.awesome-art.biz/awesome/images/medium-wb/The%20Shepherdess.jpg">[link]</a><br /><br />So, we were going to go to the zoo but it was SO cold! So we went to Casa Bonita for lunch and went to the mall. It was a lot of fun and I'm glad we could go! <br /><br />On a bit of a sadder note- I think my tablet is dying. I really need a new one but we can't afford a $200 toy right now. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /> We already kindda splurged on V-Day. Oh well. It still kindda works.<br /><br />How 'bout you guys? How was your Saturday? ^^<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Gone</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:25:03 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Happy early Singles awareness day! <br /><br />I'm off to a romantic getaway with Justin... and our friend Stacey. XD<br /><br />Okay- let me explain.<br /><br />Last year our friends had moved to Tulsa and we went to the Tulsa zoo for V-Day. We thought since we were in town we'd meet them for dinner. Unfortunately, only our female friend Christy showed up. Justin joked that he was a player. So this year we wanted to make it a sort of running gag tradition that we take out one of our friends. Stacey really wanted to go to the museum so we asked if she'd go with us. <br /><br />It's going to be fun! I'll talk to you guys later!  <br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>New Journal |D</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:09:00 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Hey guys- <br /><br />My internet is being stupid again. There was this bad ice storm and so since then my internet/phone/cable/power has been kindda wiggy. So I'll be a little inactive for a bit. <br /><br />I'm going see if I can't get it fixed tomorrow though. ^^<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Heartbroken</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:26:31 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ This may seem silly to most...<br /><br />How do you feel about your OCs? Do you care at all about them or are they just a fun hobby? Something to draw or an inside joke with your friends?<br /><br />Well, mine are very dear to me. Even the ones I don't draw as often. Nearly every character that goes to paper has a story, a history, a psyche and a life of their own. This is even more true for those I draw a lot. <br /><br />Brea, Rianna, and Keegan are three of my oldest and most dear characters. Especially Keegan and Brea. They formed from Neopets where I role played them, spent hours on pages and artwork for them, toiled over trades, contests, and games to make them look on the site how I saw them in my head. They really helped me with my art and character developing techniques. If you go onto my old account- <a href="http://mutantzombiebaby.deviantart.com/gallery/,">[link]</a> you'll see that my gallery was littered with their images. I truly loved my silly little pixel pets. <br /><br />I found out tonight that somehow, my account has been ransacked and my pets stolen. Brea has gone to someone with no avatars, no activity, and will no doubt rot, this goes double for his 'sister' Rianna. Keegan has been frozen (after I just painted him pirate). They are still MY characters and they can't steal that but I feel somehow... violated. I have no idea how this may have happened since I only log in at my house and my password was a random series of numbers. I logged into my account often to put them in the lodge so it couldn't have been frozen due to inactivity. <br /><br />I apologize to those I knew on Neo or promised items/neopoints to. I'm not going to try to get my account back. I just don't care anymore. <br /><br /><br />I feel very sad now. Silly, huh?<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>See new places, meet new people, and kill them!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:14:36 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay, not KILL exactly, maybe beat them up. ^^ <br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://AngelCrusher.deviantart.com/art/AFL-Let-s-Fight-76052906"><img src="http://fc21.deviantart.com/fs23/f/2008/030/5/9/AFL_Let__s_Fight_by_AngelCrusher.jpg" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />Linn is officially going to join the fray.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Not-so-secret santas! +Leaving</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:28:04 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, I was working on one big Christmas present... thing for all the people on this site that I admire and adore. Buuuuuuut I'm horrible at that so I want everyone to request something from me (references please!) I'd love human(oid) characters but animal characters work too! I'm not sure when I'll get them done or what quality they'll be- probably sketches from work honestly. But I want to show you guys that I appreciate you! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />Oh- I'm leaving tonight to go to my parents house. I'll be back Friday night sometime. You guys have a GREAT Christmas or whatever!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Christmas and Karibans</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:13:16 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I really dislike this time of year anymore. <br /><br />I like spending time with my friends, buying and giving presents and, well, admittedly receiving them. But I hate the stress of trying to get off for work and having to deal with my family who- to be honest, I'd rather ignore all together. We don't get along well. <br /><br />Anyway, I am working on Christmas stuff though I don't necessarily want to because some people will get sketchy stuff, some painted stuff, maybe a full picture. I don't want people to feel more or less special than someone else. It's just what I feel like doing at the time. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/shrug.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /> Don't take it personally- kay?<br /><br />Also, I want to get 10k by the first of the new year. If I make it (well, even if I don't) I'm going to do a Kariban picture for who gets a screenshot of it. ^-^ <br /><br />I borrowed Twighlight and so far it is very dull but no sparkling as of yet. I was promised sparkling vampires!!! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/winkrazz.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";P" title="Wink/Razz" /><br /><br />So, night for now! <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /> you cats!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I... I want to read Twilight D|</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:58:27 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I know, I know- it's the death of feminism, reason, and REAL vampires and I think I'll agree. But I don't like to form an opinion of it based on what I've heard from other people. So why haven't I read it? I don't want to buy a book I'm not sure I'll like, the library doesn't have a copy in (EVER), and I don't want to borrow it from my friends who have it because I'm sure they'll be all "OMG I KNEW YOUD LOVE IT YOU HAVE TO TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK AFTER EVERY PAGE ISN'T EDWARDAWESOMEANDGREATANDSEXYOMGOMG!" and, honestly, I don't want to. <br /><br />Okay, so my friends aren't like that but they will admit they're crazed fangirls. <br /><br />So, yeah, I just had to come clean and confess that dark secret. I don't mean to offend any Twilight fans but, honestly, from what I gather it is the death of awesome vampires. I'll update again once/if I read it to see if my outlook has changed. <br /><br />Heh, that's all this journal is about. My life is dull. |D<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I feel fantastic!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:56:49 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I mean, I'm sick, but I feel freakin' awesome right now. On the inside. ^-^ (<i>AHEMdndrelatedCOUGH</i>) I'm such a nerd. |D<br /><br />So, more updates. Sore throat, stuffy nose and such. No biggie. I just need some soup and rest but I may not be online as much. <br /><br />Also, I drew what I feel was the best picture I've done in a long time for a trade and my computer died on me. D| I was sad. <br /><br />My car is fixed! The cable that connects the gas peddle to...eh... something else was nearly completely severed so yeah. $50 to fix that. But he works like a dream now. Just a few more things to fix and he'll be... um, okay. <br /><br />Oh, I wanted to have our wedding in this awesome castle they have in a town over but I can't rent it in November so now I need to find a new place nearby to have the wedding + reception. I was kindda bummed about that. <br /><br />I feel like there was more I wanted to say but, eh. I have to wake up for work in 3 hours so I'm going to go take a nap. Lulz...<br /><br />Night cats, try to have a good one!<br />Love- Ash<br /><br /><br /><br />PS: Wall-e is a cute movie. ^^<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Withdrawl...</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:02:15 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, you cats remember that awful noise my car was making? Turns out he needed new brakes. ^^ And new roaters. ^^ And a new axle. ^^ Yey! It ended up costing us over $500 so we couldn't pay our cable bill so I'm now internet-less until Monday. It's been killing me so now you know why I'm not active. I apologize. I'll be back soon, promise! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>What I like....</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:21:26 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://doctorsagree.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/d/o/doctorsagree.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":icondoctorsagree:" title="doctorsagree"/></a> gave me the letter 'w' and I have to pick 10 things that I like that start with that letter. |D So, in no particular order:<br /><br />10. Wind: When it's a nice breeze on a hot day or the the super-awesome and dramatic anime-esque type wind that blows your hair or something at precisely the right moment. It's especially nice this time of year when it kicks up all the leaves. ^^<br /><br />9. Water: I love to swim, I love bubble baths, and the rain- as long as it isn't freezing cold!<br /><br />8. Waterbeds: Oh how I wants one!!! Number nine made me think of it. XD<br /><br />7. Weasles: Or any member of that family, actually. Ferrets, skunks, badgers. They're all adorable! ^-^<br /><br />6. Wheelchairs: OMG they're fun to play in. . . not that I goof off in them at the hospital or anything. >.><br /><br />5. Writing: I wish I were better at it but I still like attempting to put my thoughts on paper. <br /><br />4. Wild animals: Most of 'em anyway. I guess I've never seen a real wild animal since zoo animals are pretty tame compared to their cousins. I did bring home a bobcat once when I was little. XD My dad freaked out and wouldn't let me keep it. :<<br /><br />3. Weeping Willows: I want at least one in my front yard when I grow up. ^^<br /><br />2. Winning: I am the worse sore loser ever. Really- I only like to play 1 player games because of it. <br /><br />1. Wishbone: My favorite show of all time when I was little (or at least one of 'em). I still have a Wishbone stuffie. XD <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sY-v6dZtz0">[link]</a> It was a 30 minute show about a dog that would teach kids about classical literature by dressing up as a character in a book and acting it out. It's a lot better than it seems. It's hard to think this late at night for me. XD Seriously- look it up if you're interested it's cute. He thinks he's a people.<img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/g/giggle.gif" width="17" height="15" alt=":giggle:" title="Giggle" /><br /><br /><br /><u> Anyone who wants a letter just let me know via comment! </u> <br /><br /><br /><b>Updates</b><br /><br />I have some trades I need to be finishing but I dont' have a day off this week so I really don't have time. I apologize to those I owe art to. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> <br /><br />Justin got the job at the hospital! We're going to fix my car and then start saving to get married next year. (On Nov 5th for those interested and if everything goes to plan.) I'm super happy! I also want to lose 50lbs by then. Pft, yeah right. I'm afraid to go near my Wii fit because it calls me fat. TT^TT<br /><br />Oh, we did get my car kindda/sorta fixed. He needed new brakes and a new axle! It cost us about $500 but we managed. I'm glad we got him checked out by a professional though!<br /><br />Hm, I can't think of any more news at the moment. Thanks for taking the time to read! I'll try to upload some art soon, I promise!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Lately... (updates)</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:49:47 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I haven't been able to draw on photoshop. It's weird. Whenever I start to sketch with my tablet I just don't like anything that comes out and I take out a piece of paper and doodle like mad. I guess there's nothing wrong with this but I REALLY want to add some more pictures that isn't a sketch dump. |D But I'm sure you can expect some more of that soon. <br /><br />Justin applied at the hospital and is probably going to get the job which is great. He already quit his current job (I can't blame him, it was a terrible job) and so he's probably going to get a nice, well-deserved vacation. <br /><br />I've been working full time lately which is good and bad but I did get a lot of money last paycheck and hopefully this week's pay will be as good since my car is making a gosh-awful noise. *shivers thinking about it* I hope he doesn't die on me. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br />Other than that I really don't have a lot of news to report. I just wanted to assure anyone who cares that I'm still alive. ^^ <br /><br />See you cats later- I have to go to work. |D<br /><br />BTW: This song is great <a href="http://thebastardfairies.com/Site%202/MEMENTO%20MORI_files/APPLEPIE.mp3">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Character Interview</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:29:25 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I love these tings. <br /><br />I stole it from <a href="http://lovgreno.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/l/o/lovgreno.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconlovgreno:" title="lovgreno"/></a> who was tagged by <a href="http://cut-and-steal.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/c/u/cut-and-steal.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconcut-and-steal:" title="cut-and-steal"/></a><br /><br />Hm, I choose Linn and Bella.<br /><br />Who/what are you?<br />Linn: I'm an adventurer! A sorceress to be more specific and, as far as the what goes, I'm a gnome. ^^<br />Bella: Just a simple traveling dwarven chef trying to make a living. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />Do you have any brothers and sisters?<br />Linn: Oh yes, 5 older brothers in all. <br />Bella: I'm an only childi. <br /><br />What is your height?<br />Linn: 3 feet well, with my hair down and my boots off I'm techically around 2'8"<br />Bella: I dunno, around 4 feet. <br /><br />How old are you?<br />Linn: I just turned 47!<br />Bella: It's very rude to ask a lady her age. <br /><br />Are you a virgin?<br />Linn: Yes... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/blushes.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":blushes:" title="Blush" /><br />Bella: I'm... experienced. So, no. <br /><br />Who is your mate/spouse?<br />Linn: I'm a little too young to be settling down just yet. ^^<br />Bella: Heh, I have no time for committed relationships. <br /><br />Do you have any kids?<br />Linn: I own an orphanage, does that count? <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/c/confused.gif" width="15" height="30" alt=":?" title=":? (Confused)" /><br />Bella: No, and I plan on keeping it that way.<br /><br />What is your favourite food?<br />Linn: Sweets, stews, roast and especially pies! Except Lemon pie- uch. <br />Bella: It's hard to choose a favorite food in my line of work but if I must- peaches.<br /><br />Have you killed anyone?<br />Linn: Yeah but they were all bad. <br />Bella: Of course not, why would a simple merchant like me have any experience in something so vulgar? <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />Do you hate anyone?<br />Linn: Life is too short to hold grudges. <br />Bella: A few people. Most try to stay on my good side. <br /><br />Do you love anyone?<br />Linn: I love lots of people. ^^ Grimer, Purity, Seraphim, Kerwyn, Ferret- well, he's not technically a person though...<br />Bella: I used to but I moved on to a new profession. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br /><br />What is your job?<br />Linn: Hero for hire! Or a carpenter- if business is slow. I'm also an experienced shopkeep! <br />Bella: Didn't I already answer this question? I have a traveling kitchen, I'm a chef.  <br /><br />What do you do to relax?<br />Linn: I whittle. <br />Bella: I like nice, soothing bubble baths. Though they seem far and few between on the road.<br /><br />There is a person who teases you, what do you do?<br />Linn: Tease 'em back! It's all in good fun though, right? <br />Bella: Take down their name and find out where they sleep. >.><br /><br />Say there is a person you care about, but doesnÂ´t know it, what do you do to tell them?<br />Linn: Well, just tell 'em! I don't see why you'd even ask!<br />Bella: I'm not sure. Perhaps a thoughtful letter would be best, that way you have the sense of mind to convey your thoughts properly and not be worried about saying the wrong thing because you're nervous?<br /><br />What kind of powers do you have?<br />Linn: I can tell great jokes! Oh, and I can also do magic! <br />Bella: *smiles* That one's too easy, I'll just say I have great skills in the... kitchen. |D<br /><br />What is your sexual orientation?<br />Linn: <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/blushes.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":blushes:" title="Blush" /> straight...<br />Bella: I'd have to say men. Women are too complicated to deal with.<br /><br />Where is your home?<br />Linn: I used to live in a small burrowtown in the Silver Marches but now I call Eggeldon home. ^^<br />Bella: Home is where you rest your head so I suppose my wagon is my home.<br /><br />Who is your best friend?<br />Linn: Purity is my best friend! Though she never lets me do anything fun. She does dress up with me though...<br />Bella: Friends are a liability. <br /><br />What hair/fur colour do you have?<br />Linn: I have white hair. It'd be neat to have fur though! I have a spell that turns me into a cat and when I'm a cat I have white fur. I wonder if I had natural fur if it'd be white too! I be- (I'm not dictating the rest. She can go on like that for hours. |D) <br />Bella: Raven-colored. <br /><br />--------------------... ]]></description>
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                <title>Where I've been</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:59:08 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I got a job. |D <br /><br />I... don't... hate it. But I don't necessarily like it. <br /><br />I work in the cafeteria at the hospital. Which is more important than it sounds since I have to make sure that the patients are not only getting fed but getting fed the right stuff. Like diabetics, cardiac patients, people going into surgery, expecting mothers. It's more work than one would think. I was a little nervous at first going into the rooms and talking to the patients but there are some real sweethearts in this hospital and a few that I want to bash over the head with a tray of baked fish. XD But I also get to see the newborns in the maternity ward so that's great. <br /><br />On that note I need a freaking puppy or something 'cause those babies make my maternal instincts go haywire! Don't worry- I wont have a baby anytime soon. They're too expensive. <br /><br />So, yeah, that's where I've been and why I'm not online 23 hours a day like I was. XD I think after 6 months I'll try to transfer to maternity with the wittle babies! <br /><br />OH!! <br />I've started writing again. It's DnD and all this fantasy I've been reading. I also found some of my old stories from high school and I thought, why not? So I started writing the adventures of Linn and Purity and their party and I wanted to ask- should I upload it here. I KNOW my writing could use some help but I don't think I have the talent to publish anything so on the one hand I'm thinking- why bother? I just thought I'd throw that out there. <br /><br />Thank you all for the well-wishes and happy birthdays too! It made it a little less dull. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/hug.gif" width="38" height="15" alt=":hug:" title="Hug" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Devious Journal Entry</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:57:38 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ 1.Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.<br />"...by smooth powdery snow. The night was calm and still."<br /><i>-Dragonlance Chronicles Vol. 2 <br />Dragons of Winter Night</i><br />                                                        <br />2.Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?<br />Erm, a wall. About 6 inches from me. XD <br /><br />3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?<br />Venture Brothers season finale! <br /><br />4. Without looking, guess what time it is:<br />10:48am<br /><br />5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?<br />10:54am<br /><br />6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?<br />The AC<br /><br />7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?<br />Running after my inebriated friends to give them back the stuff they forgot at my house and make sure they didn't get run over by a car. Don't worry-they walked home. Somewhat safer.<br /><br />8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?<br />My page previews. <br /><br />9. What are you wearing?<br />My wiener pants and a stained yellow shirt I've had since high school. <a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Up-Up-Asheltots-60159630">[link]</a><br /><br />10. Did you dream last night?<br />I don't think so... if I did I didn't remember it. <br /><br />11. When did you last laugh?<br />Last night.<br /><br />12. What are on the walls of the room you are in?<br />A few DnD posters, a nice poster of dogs playing poker, a few wall scrolls (the FLCL one being my favorite), a map of Vvardenfell, some pictures from high school.<br /><br />13. Seen anything weird lately?<br />Erm, not particularly. <br /><br />14. What do you think of this quiz?<br />Is okay. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/shrug.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /><br /><br />15. What is the last film you saw?<br />In the theaters or on TV? Well the last movie I saw in the theaters was Dark Night. Here at home it was Forrest Gump. <br /><br />16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?<br />A new car first of all. A hobbit house with at least 3 bedrooms (leave me alone I think it's the perfect home! XD). A beautiful renisance-themed wedding, A nice diner with Justin and my friends and the full agro Nerf gun for Justin. I owe him a nicer birthday present. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> I'm sure I'd spend more money buying silly things but those would be the first few purchases. <br /><br />17. Tell me something about you that I don't know.<br />I desperately want to be a author/illustrator but have no confidence in my abilities especially my writing abilities. <br /><br />18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?<br />Honestly- no idea. World peace? <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />19. Do you like to dance?<br />Yup- I'm not good at it though. <br /><br />20. George Bush:<br />Kind of looks like a monkey. Really! <br /><br />21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?<br />Ireland Rose <br /><br />22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?<br />Loki Leonidas (The god of mischief and a spartan king- great name for a boy! And, just to let you know, I picked this one out BEFORE 300 was thought of)<br /><br />23. Would you ever consider living abroad?<br />If Justin went with me- in a New York minute. <br /><br />24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?<br />"Hey! Good to see you!"<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Not dead but old...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:31:22 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, I'm here. I'm working on something so I may update soon- within a week hopefully. Sorry for the lack of updates I've been away from the computer- gasp!<br /><br />So, I turn 21 tomorrow. Do I get to party/get drunk/whatever you're supposed to do when you turn 21. Nope- I'm broke. |D I get to bake myself a cake and watch Star Trek. At least I'll be watching it with Justin. All my 'special' birthdays are duds. 16, 18, 21. Bah. When I turn 25 or something I'm going to go to Hawaii or Disney World to make up for all my stinky birthdays. <br /><br />Maybe I'll get to play some DnD if I'm lucky- I'm such a nerd. XD <br /><br />I've been reading the Dragonlance Chronicals. I adore Flint and Tas- they're relationship is too cute. ^-^ I also like Fizban but I know who he really is so the mystery was kind of ruined for me. I started the second book yesterday and am already over halfway through! I haven't tore through a series like this in I don't know how long. I don't want to finish the series 'cause then I won't have anything to read. Any suggestions on some good fantasy work- preferably lighthearted. I like sidekick characters- especially when they're shoved into the main character spotlight. <br /><br />Yeah- other than that nothing to report. I'm going to go to sleep now. |D So sleepy...<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Wish me luck!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:20:54 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, as most of you know, I've been on the job hunt for a while now with no luck. I've got one more week before I have to go crawling to McDonalds (which I'd rather poke my eyes out with rusted sporks but that wouldn't pay the bills would it?). I'm turning an application into the hospital tomorrow and I've applied at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Hollywood Video, Taco Mayo(sp?), and a bunch of other places. I wanted to ask for all of you guys to keep me in your thoughts and wish me luck as I really, truly need a job. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> It's getting tight around here. <br /><br />But don't fret about me or nothing- 'kay? <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=)" title="=) (Smile)" /> <br /><br />In other news... well, actually there isn't any other news. |D Other than cleaning house, job hunting, and D&D my life is pretty uneventful and dull. <br /><br />Oh! My birthday is coming up, that's cool. I want a job doubly hard for that since it's my 21st and even though I don't like drinking much I do want to go out and have fun and, well, you need money for that unfortunately. If nothing else I want enough to be able to buy Freakazoid dangit! XD<br /><br />::End Transmission::<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I love dumb quizes</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:34:48 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Level 1<br />(x) Smoked A Cigarette (Well, one puff- thanks mom) <br />( ) Smoked A Cigar<br />( ) Kissed A Member Of The Same Sex<br />SO FAR: 0<br /><br />Level 2<br />(x) Are / Been In Love<br />(x) Dumped someone<br />( ) Been Fired<br />( ) Been In A Fist Fight<br /><br />SO FAR: 2<br /><br />Level 3<br />(x) Had A Crush On An Older Person<br />(x) Skipped Class<br />( ) Slept With A Co-worker<br />(x )Seen Someone / Something Die<br /><br />SO FAR: 5<br /><br />Level 4<br />( ) Had / Have A Crush On One Of Your deviantart Friends<br />( ) Been To Paris<br />( ) Been To Spain<br />( ) Been On A Plane<br />( ) Thrown Up From Drinking<br /><br />SO FAR: 5<br /><br />Level 5<br />(x) Eaten Sushi<br />( ) Been Snowboarding<br />( ) Met Someone Through Internet<br />( ) Been in a Mosh Pit<br /><br />SO FAR:6<br /><br />Level 6<br />(x) Been In An Abusive Relationship<br />(x) Taken Pain Killers<br />(x) Liked/loved Someone Who You Can't Have<br />(x) Laid On Your Back And Watched Cloud Shapes Go By<br />(x) Made A Snow Angel<br /><br />SO FAR: 11<br /><br />Level 7<br />(x) Had A Tea Party<br />(x) Flown A Kite<br />(x) Built A Sand Castle<br />( ) Gone mudding (WTH is mudding?)<br />(x) Played Dress Up<br /><br />SO FAR: 15<br /><br />Level 8<br />(x) Jumped Into A Pile Of Leaves<br />( ) Gone Sledging (Again- no idea what this is)<br />(x) Cheated While Playing A Game<br />(x) Been Lonely<br />(x) Fallen Asleep At Work / School<br /><br />SO far: 19<br /><br />*Lack of Level 9*<br /><br />Level 10<br />(x) Watched The Sun Set<br />( ) Felt An Earthquake<br />(x) Killed A Snake<br /><br />SO FAR: 21<br /><br />Level 11<br />(x) Been Tickled<br />(x) Been Robbed / Vandalized<br />( ) Been cheated on<br />(x) Been Misunderstood<br /><br />SO FAR: 24<br /><br />Level 12<br />(x) Won A Contest (Air guitar contest FTW) <br />( ) Been Suspended From School<br />( ) Had Detention (This one may be wrong but as far as I can remember- no)<br />(x) Been In A Car / Motorcycle Accident<br /><br />SO FAR: 26<br /><br />Level 13<br />( ) Had / Have Braces<br />(x) Eaten a whole pint of ice cream in one night<br />(x) Danced in the moonlight<br /><br />SO FAR : 28<br /><br />Level 14<br />(x) Hated The Way You Look<br />(x) Witnessed A Crime<br />( ) Pole Danced<br />(x) Questioned Your Heart<br />(x) Been obsessed with post-it-notes (Still am XD)<br /><br />SO FAR: 32<br /><br />Level 15<br />(x) Squished Barefoot Through The Mud<br />(x) Been Lost<br />( ) Been To The Opposite Side Of The World<br />(x) Swam In The Ocean<br />(x) Felt Like You Were Dying (Appendicitis hurts!) <br /><br />SO FAR: 36<br /><br />Level 16<br />(x) Cried Yourself To Sleep<br />(x) Played Cops And Robbers (with ATVs and Go-Karts X3) <br />(x) Recently colored With Crayons / colored Pencils / Markers<br />(x) Sang Karaoke<br />(x) Paid For A Meal With Only Coins (Being broke stinks D|)<br /><br />SO FAR:41<br /><br />Level 17<br />(x) Done Something You Told Yourself You Wouldn't<br />(x) Made Prank Phone Calls<br />(x) Laughed Until Some Kind Of Beverage Came Out Of Your Nose (Mt. Dew burns too)<br />(x) Kissed In The Rain<br /><br />SO FAR:45<br /><br />Level 18<br />(x) Written A Letter To Santa Claus<br />(x) Watched The Sun Set/ sun rise With Someone You Care/Cared About<br />(x) Blown Bubbles<br />(x) Made A Bonfire On The Beach Or Anywhere<br /><br />SO FAR: 49<br /><br />Level 19<br />( ) Crashed A Party<br />(x) Have Traveled More Than 5 Days With A Car Full Of People<br />(x) Gone Rollerskating / Blading<br />(x) Had A Wish Come True<br />( ) Been Humped By A Monkey (Is this normal for other people?)<br /><br />SO FAR: 52<br /><br />Level 20<br />(x) Worn Pearls<br />(x) Jumped Off A Bridge<br />( ) Screamed "Penis" or "Vagina"<br />( ) Swam With Dolphins<br /><br />SO FAR: 54<br /><br />*Level 21's mia*<br /><br />Level 22<br />(x) Got Your Tongue Stuck To A Pole/Freezer/ice Cube<br />(x) Kicked A Fish (I think it intentionally swam into my foot but whatever, still counts.)<br />(x) Worn The Opposite Sex's Clothes (Still do. I'm wearing Justin's shirt right now)<br />(x) Sat On A Roof Top<br /><br />SO FAR: 58<br /><br />Level 23<br />(x) Screamed At The Top Of Your Lungs<br />( ) Done / Attempted A One-Handed Cartwheel<br />(x) Talked On The Phone For More Than 6 Hours<br />(x) Recently stayed Up for a while talking to someone you care about<br /><br />SO FAR: 61<br /><br />Level 24<br />(x) Picked And Ate An Apple Right Off The Tree<br />(x) Climbed A Tree<br />(x) Had/Been In A Tree House<br />(x) Been scared To Watch Scary Movies Alone<br /><br />SO FAR: 65<br /><br />Level 25<br />(x) Believed In Ghosts<br />( ) Have had More Then 30 Pairs Of Shoes<br />( ) Gone Streaking <br />( )Visited Jail<br /><br />SO FAR: 66<br /><br />Level 26<br />(x) Played Chicken<br />(x) Been Pushed into a pool with all your clothes on<br />(x) Been Told You're Hot By A Complete Stranger<br />( ) Broken A Bone<br />(x) Been Easily Amused<br /><b... ]]></description>
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                <title>Just Asking</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:13:54 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I know I've tried before and I'm not expecting a whole lot of offers but I'd like to throw out the idea of commissions, from myself of course. <br /><br />Justin's birthday is coming up (July 4th, believe it or not) and well, I'm still a jobless bum so I thought if anyone had some extra cash and liked what I do... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /> I'm not good at pricing so it's what you guys can spend.<br /><br />Any "I wish I could but..." comments aren't necessary. But if you can't, advertising for me would be awesome. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=D" title="=D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br /><b>Edit</b>: Well, as of right now the price is $15 for something like this <a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Mushishi-89665320">[link]</a><br /><br />Of course this is negotiable depending on what you want. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=)" title="=) (Smile)" /> <br /><br /><b>EDIT x2</b>: OMG I've found my birthday gift to me (after buying Justin something awesome of course) <a href="http://entertainment.circuitcity.com/Movies/Movie.aspx?prodid=WHV1000025991DVD&si=ccity-prod&store=Movies">[link]</a> Freakin' awesome! I've been complaining about this for ever and now they're finally releasing it a month before my birthday. Excuse me while I do my happy dance <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/boogie.gif" width="25" height="25" alt=":boogie:" title="Boogie!" /> <br /><br />Ahem... that is all. XD <br />-------------------------------------------<br /><br />Oh, speaking of commissions<br /><br /><b>Go check this person out:</b><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><a href="http://stasiuk.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/s/t/stasiuk.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconstasiuk:" title="stasiuk"/></a><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />I really, really want to get a commission from her since she's fantastic at drawing people AND animals but, alas, I can't afford them because I'm a jobless bum. But they're so cheap! Only $20 for images like this:<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/85988133/"><img src="http://tn1-1.pv.deviantart.com/fs26/150/f/2008/139/f/d/Heavens_Coming_Down_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="150" height="126" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/87529170/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs25/150/f/2008/154/7/5/7568b3bc8bc7ea471a7990deffee7963.jpg" width="150" height="105" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/70775690/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/fs23/150/f/2007/331/b/9/Ending_of_a_Story_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="86" height="150" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/65954148/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs21/150/f/2007/270/d/0/Commission_for_xVivaLaKimx_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="101" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />So, really, help her out yo.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>My Kingdom for some chocolate! pt. 2</title>
                <link>http://Asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/18829022/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:33:59 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <b> <br />Leave a NEW comment, and I will...<br />a) tell you why I friended you<br />b) associate you with something - fandom, a song, a colour, a photo, etc.<br />c) tell you something I like about you<br />d) tell you a memory I have of you<br />e) ask something I've always wanted to know about you<br /><br />In return, you must post this in your journal.</b> <br />******************************************************************<br /><br />If I had a kingdom that is. It'd have to be really good chocolate though. <br /><br />Anyway, random journal with random thoughts. <br /><br /><b>Firstly! Go check this person out:</b><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><a href="http://stasiuk.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/s/t/stasiuk.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconstasiuk:" title="stasiuk"/></a><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />I really, really want to get a commission from her since she's fantastic at drawing people AND animals but, alas, I can't afford them because I'm a jobless bum. But they're so cheap! Only $20 for images like this:<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/85988133/"><img src="http://tn1-1.pv.deviantart.com/fs26/150/f/2008/139/f/d/Heavens_Coming_Down_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="150" height="126" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/87529170/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs25/150/f/2008/154/7/5/7568b3bc8bc7ea471a7990deffee7963.jpg" width="150" height="105" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/70775690/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/fs23/150/f/2007/331/b/9/Ending_of_a_Story_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="86" height="150" /></a></span></span><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/65954148/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs21/150/f/2007/270/d/0/Commission_for_xVivaLaKimx_by_stasiuk.jpg" width="101" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />So, really, help her out yo. <br /><br />Also, I have way too many unfinished projects. I have lots with friends, a kariban picture I owe (I am halfway done with the lineart on that though), and lots of concept illustration for my own characters and ideas. I need to just take a day and work on them until they're all done. <br /><br />Oh- happy Friday the 13th.<br /><br />More quizes! Stolen from <a href="http://teneknockout.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/t/e/teneknockout.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconteneknockout:" title="teneknockout"/></a><br /><br />1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.<br />2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.<br />3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.<br />4. Tag three people.<br /><br />IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY?<br />Let me be with you - Chobits (Anime X3)<br /><br />HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?<br />I'm a b*tch - Meredith Brooks (LoL!!!)<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?<br />I'll cover you - Rent (What can I say? I liked to be taken care of X3)<br /><br />HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?<br />More than a feeling - Boston<br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?<br />RE: Your Brains - Jonathan Coulton (X3 Apparently I'm a zombie)<br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?<br />My heart will go on - Celine Dion (Not a bad motto, eh? And shut up, it's a good song!)<br /><br />WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?<br />Manic Monday - The Bangles <br /><br />WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?<br />Everybody's Free (to feel good) - Rozalla (Psh, I wish)<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?<br />Burning Love - Wynonna Judd (<img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/blushes.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":blushes:" title="Blush" /> + <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/g/giggle.gif" width="17" height="15" alt=":giggle:" title="Giggle" />)<br /><br />WHAT IS 2 + 2?<br />Alcohol - Brad Paisly (LoL!) <br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?<br />Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden <br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?<br />I Swear - BoyzIIMen (Wow, pretty good match. X3)<br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?<br />Girl all the bad boys want - Bowling for Soup (LoL, not!)<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?<br />Somebody to love - Anne Hathaway (XD)<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?<br />Baby got back - Johnathan Coulton (<img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" />)<br /><br />WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?<br />I've got friends in low places -... ]]></description>
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                <title>Whats in a name...</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:05:08 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Stolen from <a href="http://kairiko.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/k/a/kairiko.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconkairiko:" title="kairiko"/></a><br /><br />RULES:<br />Go to Google and type in your first name and the phrase. Copy and paste the first sentence/phrase you get that makes sense. [Or that is awesome. :B]<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search.<br />A: "Ashley needs to keep wearing stuff like this."<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley looks like a mermaid."<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] says" in Google search.<br />A: ""I was desperate, not dumb," Ashley says."<br /><br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] wants" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley wants to know what we're doing."<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] does" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley does not like Kyla because of what she represents"<br />(Yeah- I hate Kyla! ... Whoever that is.)<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] hates" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley hates people who are rude to waiters and restaurant people."<br />(Wow, true. Creepy...)<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] asks" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley asks: Why didn't I spend my life helping others? "<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] goes" in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley Goes To Prison!"<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] likes " in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley likes to mix new clothes with vintage pieces for a unique look."<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] eats " in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley eats socks!"<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] wears " in Google search.<br />A: "Ashley wears mostly black"<br /><br />Q: Type in "[your name] was arrested for" in Google Search.<br />A: "As a teen, Ashley was arrested for shoplifting and put on probation." <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/paranoid.gif" width="23" height="15" alt=":paranoid:" title="They're all out to get me..." /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Neopet Woes</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 16:12:36 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm an inch away from giving up on my pirate paint brush quest. X3 A few months ago it was 5.5 million. I got that and it jumps to 6.3! I get that and now I can't find a blinking one for sale! <br /><br />If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know- I'll even try to raise my offer if I can!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Update</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 18:08:26 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Just an update on how my life is going...<br /><br /><br />My classes at schoolism.com are going great so far. I just got back my first assignment and though I got a lot of critique, Mr. Chiu said I did excellent and am off to a great start- which made my day. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/boogie.gif" width="25" height="25" alt=":boogie:" title="Boogie!" /> It's a lot of fun so far and once I learn more I'm sure you see improvement in my art- once I start taking time on my own art that is. <br /><br />I'm still job hunting but I'm running out of time. Funds are getting short and I may have to go back to the fast food industry as much as I hate to. I've got about another few weeks before we get really desperate so I'm hoping something good will come my way. *crosses her fingers*<br /><br />I'm trying to catch up on owed art so if I owe you something and I've forgotten please let me know! <br /><br />Other than that nothing major has happened in my little world. My 5k kiriban is coming up! Gasp, just 100 away. Just thought I'd remind everyone. <br /><br />Oh, on an odd, kind of personal note: I've decided to sell my eggs. As in baby eggs. I figure it's for a good cause really and otherwise they're just being wasted as of right now and it will pay for me a new car (one that doesn't break when it rains) and Justin and I's wedding. Justin and I are supposed to take the 4 hour ride or so to Oklahoma City first chance we get. If anyone knows anyone who's done this tell me about it!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Movie Quiz</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:51:39 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Stolen From: <a href="http://eruanna-lancaeriel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/e/r/eruanna-lancaeriel.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconeruanna-lancaeriel:" title="eruanna-lancaeriel"/></a><br /><br />1. Pick 10 of your favourite movies.<br />2. Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.<br />3. Post them here for everyone to guess.<br />4. Fill in the film title once it's guessed.<br /><br />!! NO GOOGLING/using IMDb search functions for answers !!<br /><br />*bonus cool points if you can name the character(s) speaking..<br /><br /><b> If they're not guessed in a few days I'll post the answers so they wont eat away at you ;D It may help if you guys remember I'm pretty childish and a huge fantasy fan.</b><br /><br />1.| "Wow, you're fast. I'm glad I caught up to you. I waited 5 hours for you. Why is your coat so big? So, good news - I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have. How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? Huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat, too?..."<br />-<b>Buddy the Elf from "Elf"<br />Guessed by ~<a class="u" href="http://swiftstardawn.deviantart.com/">SwiftstarDawn</a></b><br /><br /><br />2.|<b>Gimli:</b> "He was already dead!"<br /><b>Legolas:</b>"He was twitching."<br /><b>Gimli:</b>"He was <i>twitching</i> because he's got my axe EMBEDDED IN HIS NERVOUS SYSTEM!"<br /><b>Lord of the rings: The two towers</b><br /><b>Guessed by ~<a class="u" href="http://eruanna-lancaeriel.deviantart.com/">eruanna-lancaeriel</a> and =<a class="u" href="http://meihua.deviantart.com/">meihua</a></b><br /><br /><br />3.| <b>Robert:</b>"You're crazy!"<br /><b>Narissa:</b>"No. Spiteful, vindictive, very large, but never crazy."<br /><b>Enchanted</b><br /><b>Guessed by ~<a class="u" href="http://eruanna-lancaeriel.deviantart.com/">eruanna-lancaeriel</a></b><br /><br /><br />4.| "If I believed in fate, I wouldn't be playing with loaded dice."<br /><b>-Tulio from "Road to El Dorado"<br />Guessed by ~<a class="u" href="http://duskflower.deviantart.com/">DuskFlower</a></b><br /><br /><br />5.| "As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he was talking about."<br /><br /><br />6.| <b>Vortigan:</b>  "Patience isn't one of my virtues."<br /><b>Merlin:</b>"You have so few of those, I wouldn't worry about that one."<br /><b>Merlin<br />Guessed by: ~<a class="u" href="http://willows-storm.deviantart.com/">willows-storm</a></b><br /><br />7.| "No, no! 'Rare' implies dangerously cooked. When I say rare I mean just let it look at the oven in terror, then bring it out to me."<br /><br /><br />8.| "It's been a pleasure meeting you, even if you are my least favourite vegetable."<br /><br /><br />9.| <b>Jonah</b>:"I'm afraid the only thing left is to be thrown into the sea."<br /><b>Larry</b>:"Oh, you don't have to do that! We've got a plank! You can just walk off!"<br /><b>Jonah</b>:"Yes, thank you. You're too kind. "<br /><b>Jonah: A vegitale's movie<br />Guessed by ~<a class="u" href="http://jupeboxgal.deviantart.com/">Jupeboxgal</a>  </b><br /><br /><br />10.| "I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?"<br />"I think you can in Europe."<br /><br /><br /><br />----------<br /><br />I could have easily done another 10 more as I have an long list of 'favorite' movies but lets see if you guys can get these. I think some are too easy and I know there's at least one that I'll be extremely surprised if anyone guesses. ^^<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Brave new venture</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:04:59 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I'm both proud of myself and feel like vermin at the same time.<br /><br />On the one hand, I enrolled in Bobby Chiu's digital painting course which I've been looking forward to for over half a year now. I've been saving what I can and Justin gave me the bulk of his tax money so I'm now officially enrolled. I'm ecstatic if not a bit nervous. <br /><br />But, I'm still jobless. I've been looking at online artist jobs and sent some e-mails. I've applied at the Graphic Design shop and, unfortunately, a local subway and even some desk jobs. No replies yet. I'm getting nervous. We're still golden for at least another month but I HATE being jobless. I feel like a bum.<br /><br />But, focusing on the good I feel so honored to be taught by Mr. Chiu. If you're not familiar with his work go take a look. He's so massively talented: *<a class="u" href="http://imaginism.deviantart.com/">imaginism</a><br /><br />Thanks for your support guys and hopefully you'll see that my lessons were not bought in vain!<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Hi, my name is Asheltos</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:43:37 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ And I'm a D&D-aholic. X3<br /><br />At least I'm not alone in my little circle of friends. We've been meeting up almost every night to play. We even played for about 6 hours on our day off. <br /><br />It's just made me so inspired! I'm sketching and working more on humans, trying to get anatomy better and work on details. They're just sketches here and there so I'm afraid I have nothing to post  yet. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> But I've also been taking notes like mad so, once I get better at sequential arts I can possibly make a webcomic around our little adventure. X3 I think so far it would be a great read that would have lots of twists that would keep someone interested and, who knows, you may see a few sample pages soon. I have to practice some more first. Usually my comic ideas crash and burn. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />Plus! This gives me human interaction. Those who only know me online don't realize how much of a recluse I am. Even when people come to my house I usually hide behind my computer and only answer  to yes or no questions and only when spoken to. But now, I'm doing something with, not only my friends but my boyfriend as well! Something we all enjoy. I'm very thankful for it. <br /><br />Now- onto more news! <br /><br />I quit my job at the casino. I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon for the graphic design place. The only problem is I have no graphic design in my non-exsistant portfolio. So I'm going to have to work on that or not take anything at all. Joy! <br /><br />Also, I'm going to be getting my tax rebate soon (we just filed yesterday, can you say procrastination kids?) So, I may be able to take Bobby Chiu's art lessons next month! <br /><br />It seems like all is right with the world right now. I hope the world isn't just luring me into a state of false security. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />I hope all of you are well and, if things go as planned, I'll be able to update very soon!  <br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><b>ALSO!!!</b><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><br /><a href="http://xkerei.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/x/k/xkerei.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconxkerei:" title="xkerei"/></a> is in some need for a few commissions. She's got a great style and I don't think you'd be disappointed.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>So... I feel like an ungrateful loser. </title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:05:05 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I have this new job. <br /><br />It's one of those jobs where you do... very little. For an 8-9 hour day I have maybe 3-4 hours of work. There is a bit of stress involved- especially on the weekends and instead of working 40 hours a week (which is a bit much for me anyway. I want to work part-time so I can also work on my art) I'm getting like 45-50 hours per week. It pays really well (for jobs around here). It's a $1.50 raise from my last job where I was a MANAGER. Plus, soon I'll be getting benefits like dental, medical, and health. <br /><br /><br />/ahem/<br /><br />So, here's the small downsides. <br /><br />It's dealing with money and math- my two worst subjects. Every day I'm off by thousands and have to stay an hour or so late just trying to figure out what happened.  So far they're taking $10 off of my check for money I just couldn't find. <br /><br />I feel like, other than my two precious days off, I have no time to do anything. When I come home, I have a couple hours to spend with Justin, try to draw, check my messages, ect ect. No big deal, right? But seeing as that normally my drawings take me 16-20 hours it kind of sucks away my muse to convince it into 2 hour sessions per day.<br /><br />I feel like a number... not a person. No one calls me by my name but my immediate supervisor. Everyone calls me 'vault girl'. I know I'm new but I'm wearing a name tag with my picture on it. . . idk. <br /><br />I also feel like as soon as I lose my 'new girl' status my screw-ups (yes, I'm sure I'll still make them. I haven't been good with money or math since grade school practice wont help me much) will not be tolerated with a grain of salt like they are now. <br /><br />Anyway. I noticed a job opening at a copy/graphic design place. Now, even though I'm not going in to graphic design I thought it wouldn't be a bad start to an illustration career. I know nothing about it because I'm afraid to even hint at quitting this job since, like I said, it pays rather well. <br /><br />I feel ungrateful. I feel like a loser. I feel lazy. It's not that I don't want to work. But I want a job I like, at least a little. <br /><br />I thought I'd share this with you guys. Everyone on here is always so super helpful. I'll see what you guys think. <br /><br />Please excuse me if I don't answer right away.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Tagged |D</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:18:44 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I was tagged by <a href="http://disneyfairy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/d/i/disneyfairy.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":icondisneyfairy:" title="disneyfairy"/></a><br /><br />1. Name: Ashley Renee<br />2. Nickname: Asheltots, Honey Bunny (from Justin X3), and Princess PrettyName<br />3. Current residence: Oklahoma<br />4. Place of birth: Oklahoma Arkansas. (Half of the town is in Oklahoma, the other half in Arkansas)<br />5. Zodiac sign: Virgo<br />6. Male or female: Female<br />7. Education: Some college- planning on going to online art school.<br />8. Schools you went to: Stilwell High<br />9. Occupation: Main Vault Cashier at a casino.<br />10.Personal quote: "Whatta we talkin about?" or ÂTo Da Company!Â <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/sing.gif" width="29" height="20" alt=":sing:" title="Singing" /> (Heh, only Justin would understand this one.)<br /><br />:: Your appearance<br /><br />12. Hair color: Brownish-strawberry blonde naturally but red/maroon when I dye it.<br />13. Hair length: Little past my shoulders<br />14. Eye color: Vivid green- only part of my body I like. X3<br />15. Best feature: UmÂ big ÂanimeÂ eyes? Not my wordsÂ.<br />(WHAT? NO 16?)<br />17. Braces: Wanted them but never got Âem. Thanks mom.<br />18. Glasses: Yup- since I was like 4.<br />19. Piercing: Only two, one in each earlobe... though I want at least two more in each ear. <br />20. Tattoos: IÂm too chicken for that. Though IÂd like something on my lower neck/upper back.<br />21. Righty or lefty: Right handedÂthatÂs my money maker, lol.<br /><br />:: Your 'firsts'<br /><br />22. First best friend: Amanda from Stilwell Elementary. I called her Mandy. I wish for the life of me I remembered her last name. She moved to Montana a few years after we met. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=(" title="=( (Sad)" /><br />23. First award: IÂm sure it was artÂ though I donÂt remember. It was in Kindergarten. For all I know it was good hygine!<br />24. First sport you joined: UmÂ Cheerleading.  <br />25. First pet: DogÂ a mean Chihuahua. It was either that or Freckles- my Cocker spaniel. She was sweet but dumb as a rock!<br />26. First real vacation: Eureka Springs, Mo.<br />27. First concert: Third Day<br />28. First love:  Justin On-The-Hill X3 Though my first crush was probably on a boy named Nelay in like... 2nd grade. <br /><br /><br />:: Favorites<br /><br />29. Movie: Too many to name. I like The Cat Returns, HowlÂs Moving Castle, Enchanted, and Shawn of the Dead.<br />30. TV Show: ANTM, Family Guy, Robot Chicken. OMG Venture Brothers = FTW.<br /><br />31. Color: Green, dark red, or black.<br />32. Band: UmÂ nearly any 80Âs artist.<br />34. Song right now: <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/shrug.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /> Somebody to love by Queen or Anne Hathaway?<br />35. Friend: I donÂt want to be shankedÂ<br />36. Candy: Any kind of candy is good with me though an enemy of my teeth.<br /><br />37. Sport to play: Bowling<br />38. Restaurant: ChiliÂs or Napolis (a little Italian resteraunt in town)-  or Incredible Pizza!<br />39. Favorite brand to wear: Whatever is cheap and comfortable.<br />40. Store: Hastings or Hobby Lobby.<br />41. School subject: Art- duh.<br />42. Animal: Mammals. |D Puppies, Kitties, oh... do dragons count?<br />43. Book: Something that holds my attention. Fantasy books usually.<br />44. Magazine: I donÂt even read magazines anymore. They're dated and expensive. <br />45. Shoes: Whatever is comfortable and doesnÂt show my toes. *hates her toes*<br /><br />: Currently<br /><br />46. Feeling: Bored- I should be working. X3<br />47. Single or taken?: Taken!  <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br />48. Eating: Nothing- I'm so hungry! Being broke stinks!  <br />49. Drinking: Nothing.<br />50. Typing: UmÂ this quiz?<br />51. Online?: No internets at work unfortunately. They instated that rule just before I started. *Pouts* So I e-mailed this to myself to be posted when I get home. <br />52. Listening to: I think its an air conditionerÂ<br />53. Thinking about: Work ahead of meÂ and Justin. I miss him.<br />54. Wanting to: Go home.<br />55. Watching: The clock<br />56. Wearing: My uniform.<br /><br />:: Future<br /><br />57. Want kids: In 5 or 10 years. When IÂm done being a stupid kid.<br />58. Want to be married: YES! * pokes Justin *<br />59. Careers in mind: Author or IllustratorÂ or both! I'd love to be an actress or voice actress but that's an unreachable dream. <br />60. Where do you want to live?: Montana or Oregon.<br />61. Car: An unreliable and busted up 1992 Dodge Caravan.<br /><br /><br />:: Which is better with the opposite sex<br /><br />62. Hair color: Brown. X3<br />63. Hair length: Whatever<br />64. Eye color:  Big brown eyes.<br />65. Me... ]]></description>
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                <title>CSS HELP</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:39:47 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm terrible with coding... I really am. Can anyone perhaps tell me how I can put a small, non-repeating picture at the bottom left corner without having to paste it in my footer every time I write a journal. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br /><b>Contests!<b><br /><a href="http://dianae.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/d/i/dianae.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":icondianae:" title="dianae"/></a></b></b><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Rest In Peace</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:35:24 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Ernest Gary Gygax<br /><br />1938 - 2008<br /><br />--------------<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax">[link]</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fun Meme</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:37:25 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><b>Mood:</b>  depressed: Depressed and unsatisfied<br /><b>Reading:</b> Wicked<br /><b>Playing:</b> Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 'Justice for All'  <br /><b>Watching:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Listening To:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Eating: </b>Sunflower Seeds<br /><b>Drinking: </b>Sweet Tea<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br /><br />I stole this from... um, I don't remember now. But it looked like fun so I thought I'd try it!<br /><br />Basically you read and answer the questions then search for your answer and post the thumbnail or link. ^^<br /><br />1. The age you will be on your next birthday: 21 <- finally legal to do almost anything! X3<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/54430334/"><img src="http://tn1-1.pv.deviantart.com/fs16/150/i/2007/121/c/7/21_by_PekenyaLou.jpg" width="150" height="111" /></a></span></span><br /><br />2. A place you'd like to travel: Japan<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/62690182/"><img src="http://tn1-4.pv.deviantart.com/fs20/150/i/2007/231/3/0/Tokyo_254_by_shiodome.jpg" width="150" height="79" /></a></span></span><br /><br />3. Your favorite place: My room and arcades<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25064631/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs8/150/i/2005/314/0/3/Bedroom_by_ktshy.jpg" width="150" height="90" /></a></span></span> <br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/17839785/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/150/fs5.deviantart.com/i/2005/121/2/5/Arcade_by_Goodbye_kitty975.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span><br /><br />4. Your favorite object: My tablet<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/19673735/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/150/fs7.deviantart.com/i/2005/171/6/f/Wacom_by_QuentinWolf.jpg" width="150" height="113" /></a></span></span><br /><br />5. Favorite food: Pasta<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/13825029/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/150/fs5.deviantart.com/i/2005/005/3/0/Pasta_by_pico_pito.jpg" width="150" height="115" /></a></span></span><br /><br />6. Your favorite animal: Dragons, dogs, and ferrets and, well, basically any type of mammal. <br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/33316896/"><img src="http://tn1-4.pv.deviantart.com/fs10/150/i/2006/135/b/d/Oak_dragon_by_Ironshod.jpg" width="150" height="131" /></a></span></span><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/31983972/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs10/150/i/2006/107/1/b/the_cutest_dog_in_the_world_by_claytes.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/57787214/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs18/150/f/2007/168/9/a/Ferret_by_caycowa.png" width="113" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><br />7. Your favorite color: maroon and green<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/67376187/"><img src="http://tn1-4.pv.deviantart.com/fs20/150/f/2007/288/8/d/Maroon_Eyes_by_theperfectlestat.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></a></span></span><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/65641750/"><img src="http://tn1-3.pv.deviantart.com/fs20/150/i/2007/266/2/6/Maroon_by_supercoolmanchu.jpg" width="99" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/36075979/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs13/150/f/2007/032/e/9/Lusting_Maroon_by_brewer23.jpg" width="132" height="150" /></a></span></span><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.de... ]]></description>
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                <title>[EDIT]Be still my twitching nerves... </title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:01:50 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><b>Mood:</b>  depressed: Depressed and unsatisfied<br /><b>Reading:</b> Wicked<br /><b>Playing:</b> Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 'Justice for All'  <br /><b>Watching:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Listening To:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Eating: </b>Nothing<br /><b>Drinking: </b>Water<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br /><b>[EDIT]</b><br /><br />So, I went in today. My boss asked me if I could start working extra hours. I told her that I wanted to put in my two weeks. She told me that this was good since she and the other managers didn't know why I was a manager anyway an basically told me how I screw up too much to be a manager. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" />  <br /><br />I don't even want to go in on Saturday. <br /><br />I start job hunting ASAP. I told them I had a better job but, I don't. I don't know why I told them that. I guess because I couldn't say that I didn't like working there. At least until they said that, it really hurt my feelings. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br />Oh well, I'm glad I quit! Good riddance! Thanks for the support too guys! <br />---------------------------------------------------<br />I'm so nervous. D=<br /><br />Today, in approx. 1 hour, I'm going to give my rather intimidating boss my two weeks notice. Right before Lent, which, in the fast food fish industry, is our busiest time of the year! My coworkers will not be happy. <br /><br />But this job is so stressful. I literally come home in tears 90% of the time. I wont go into details but it's just a place that no one wants to work at. Every one I've talked to has told me they're looking for another job as well. <br /><br />So, for now we're okay money wise, what with our tax returns coming in and I have some vacation pay stored away. I talked to Justin about what I'm going to do and he even suggested I take time off of working and focus on my art. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/love.gif" width="23" height="16" alt=":love:" title="Love" /> I LOVE HIM. Of course I can't do that, I'd feel too guilty because he'd have to work more. But, just the fact that he suggested it. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/g/glomp.gif" width="47" height="20" alt=":glomp:" title="Glomp!" /> <br /><br />I am going to start <i>trying</i> to take commissions though, if anyone's interested. If you're not or don't have the money no need to apologize though, okay! X3 I understand! <br /><br />I was thinking like maybe $10 - $15 for a full picture with background? Something like this: <a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Play-With-Me-71703338">[link]</a> or <a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Gift-Exchange-74255605.">[link]</a> <br /><br />Like I said, for now I'm pretty good money-wise so this isn't pity commissions! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/r/razz.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=P" title="=P (Razz)" /> <br /><br />Well, thats all. I really wanted to right this just to give myself some confidence. <br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />I adore this stamp (and *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for making it) because it is something I've been telling my parents, my family, my co-workes... in fact 90% of the adults I know. For some reason, around here watching cartoons simply isn't done in polite, mature society. You should be watching CNN, Lifetime, or some other channel where someone has been maimed, murdered, or kidnapped. <br /><br />But I watch cartoons? Where everything turns out okay in the end (usually) and I can actually pick up tips t... ]]></description>
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                <title>I'm fairly odd</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:21:46 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><b>Mood:</b>  depressed: Depressed and unsatisfied<br /><b>Reading:</b> Wicked<br /><b>Watching:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Listening To:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Eating: </b>Nothing<br /><b>Drinking: </b>Water<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br /><br />Firstly I want to thank everyone for the support about my decision to quit my current school. Justin has convinced me to wait until the next semester because I made this decision in a weekend and he wants me to think it through- understandable and I'll honor his wishes. <br /><br />Now then, I've been tagged by: <a href="http://kitkat-teh-mime.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/k/i/kitkat-teh-mime.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconkitkat-teh-mime:" title="kitkat-teh-mime"/></a><br /><br />1. Post these rules.<br /><br />2. Each tagged person must post 8 things about their self on their journal.<br /><br />3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 8 people and post their icons on the same journal.<br /><br />4. Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.<br />-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-<br /><br />1. I go through periods of odd art blocks. Sometimes I can't draw animals and all I want to do is draw people. Other times I can't draw people and draw nothing but neopets. That's why I'm inactive for long periods of time. <br /><br />2. I love to write and role play but I get discouraged about my 'skills' and stop replying and/or writing. <br /><br />3. I like Jingles and memorize them. I think it's because they're catchy and short enough for me to remember. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> I like the freecreditreport.com guys. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/nod.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":nod:" title="Nod" /><br /><br />4. I have a 5ft long fish pillow named 'Slippy.'<br /><br />5. I don't curse.  No... reallly. I never curse. I feel bad after I do and I sound stupid doing it. 'Hell' and 'Damn' are exceptions but really only used as a location and verb respectively. <br /><br />6. I hate my fingers. <br /><br />7. I really love my characters and feel close to them. <3 I'm also kindda sensitive and protective about them. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br /><br />8. I am ticklish all over and can barely be poked without giggling or at least smiling BUT I don't like to be touched. <br /><br />Ah, geeze, this means I have to tag  8 people... do I know 8 people? <br /><br />Well, <a href="http://indagare.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/i/n/indagare.jpg" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconindagare:" title="indagare"/></a> <a href="http://nstealthl.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/n/s/nstealthl.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconnstealthl:" title="nstealthl"/></a> <a href="http://x-bellanotte-x.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/x/_/x-bellanotte-x.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconx-bellanotte-x:" title="x-bellanotte-x"/></a> <a href="http://meihua.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/m/e/meihua.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconmeihua:" title="meihua"/></a> <a href="http://dreamwhisper.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/d/r/dreamwhisper.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":icondreamwhisper:" title="dreamwhisper"/></a> <br /><br /><br />And, 3 people I forgot and are reading this journal! HA! X3 <br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />I a... ]]></description>
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                <title>Tales of a Art School Nothing </title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:59:04 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><b>Mood:</b>  depressed: Depressed and unsatisfied<br /><b>Reading:</b> Wicked<br /><b>Watching:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Listening To:</b> Nothing<br /><b>Eating: </b>Nothing<br /><b>Drinking: </b>Water<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br /><br />So, here is my predicament: <br /><br />I hate NSU. I really am enrolled only for three reasons. <br /><br />1. It gets my parents off my back.<br />2. It's dirt cheap.<br />3. I get an $800 allowance to go.<br /><br />Now then, you think this would be enough to keep me happy but only 1 month into the school year I'm sick to death of this school and every cell in my body is just tired of it. Ever since I started high school I wanted to go to an ART school. Not just a school that teaches a little art (no offense to students or alumni of aforementioned school). I can't even major in what I want at this school- it's pretty much graphic design or bust. <br /><br />So I find myself more often than not skipping class or falling asleep in useless lectures from teachers trying to teach me what I already know. Not to sound conceded but, honestly, so far I know everything we've covered in my classes... other than dance class but I've paid attention there. <br /><br />I really want to go to Academy of Art University and take their online classes for Illustration. I think if I could set my own hours and actually learn ART, that would be best for me. But here's the catch: <br /><br />Cost of NSU for 1 year: $4,051<br />Cost of AoA for 1 year: $16,480<br /><br />See my problem? <br /><br />Anyway, I'm thinking of taking out a student loan which scares the life out of me. The thought of being in debt for so long really frightens me. I haven't talked to Justin about this because he's mad at me for complaining so much about NSU. |D I tried to explain how this school doesn't make me happy but I guess I fail. <br /><br />So I wanted some advice, do you guys think I should take out the loan and take a chance at an actual school or stay the course at a school that I don't think will help me in my career choice? <br /><br />PS. I'm sorry if this sounds like wining. I suppose in a way it is. I'm just venting really and I apologize if ti annoys you. <br /><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />I adore this stamp (and ~<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for making it) because it is something I've been telling my parents, my family, my co-workes... in fact 90% of the adults I know. For some reason, around here watching cartoons simply isn't done in polite, mature society. You should be watching CNN, Lifetime, or some other channel where someone has been maimed, murdered, or kidnapped. <br /><br />But I watch cartoons? Where everything turns out okay in the end (usually) and I can actually pick up tips to help my art career? Oh Ashley you are so immature and stupid. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><br /><br />So thank you ~<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for allowing me to express myself. If only the people I mentioned knew how to work a computer. <br /><br /></div><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b> Featured Arists</b></div><div align="center"> <div class="element"><br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/35494722/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/008/6/3/let__s_share_by_deviant_ARCADE.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/a/e/aerianr.png"... ]]></description>
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                <title>Shaken and Sick</title>
                <link>http://Asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/16524395/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:15:38 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br />
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<b>Mood:</b>  <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/i/invisible.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":invisible:" title="Invisible" /> Blank<br />
<b>Reading:</b> Wicked<br />
<b>Watching:</b> Grounded For Life<br />
<b>Listening To:</b> The TV<br />
<b>Eating: </b>Nothing<br />
<b>Drinking: </b>Water<br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br />
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I feel so weird lately. <br />
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For one my stomach has been upset on and off for about 3 weeks now. I should probably go to the doctor but I never do unless I'm on my deathbed. I'll just make myself another pepto bismal cocktail. ;D<br />
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For another- Heath Ledger, one of my favorite actors, is dead at 28. I've never known anyone who's died. I mean, I didn't know Heath Ledger but I 'knew' him and he was so young, almost my age. I guess it just sort of made me think of mortality and a that jazz... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> <br />
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Anyway, I suppose there's no real point to this journal. I just feel shaken and sick. |D I promise I'll let you guys know if I die. X3 J/K <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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I adore this stamp (and *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for making it) because it is something I've been telling my parents, my family, my co-workes... in fact 90% of the adults I know. For some reason, around here watching cartoons simply isn't done in polite, mature society. You should be watching CNN, Lifetime, or some other channel where someone has been maimed, murdered, or kidnapped. <br />
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But I watch cartoons? Where everything turns out okay in the end (usually) and I can actually pick up tips to help my art career? Oh Ashley you are so immature and stupid. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><br />
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So thank you *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for allowing me to express myself. If only the people I mentioned knew how to work a computer. <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b> Featured Arists</b></div><div align="center"> <div class="element"><br />
<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/35494722/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/008/6/3/let__s_share_by_deviant_ARCADE.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/a/e/aerianr.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconaerianr:" title="aerianr"/></a><br />
~<a class="u" href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/">AerianR</a> is an artist with an adorable style and tons of talent. Her pieces are cute but some of her deviations show a little bit of skin so those with the faint of heart are warned! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/63619030/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs21/150/f/2007/241/e/7/003_Rikku_by_AerianR.png" width="104" height="150" /></a></span></span><br />
<div class="scrollheader">.003 Rikku .</div><br />
<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/59007673/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs16/150/f/2007/184/f/0/Beat_Girl_by_AerianR.png" width="68" height="150" /></a></span></span><br />
<div class="scrollheader">.Beat Girl .</div><br... ]]></description>
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                <title>Kariban</title>
                <link>http://Asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/16334852/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:48:09 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br />
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<b>Mood:</b>  <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/j/juggle.gif" width="31" height="34" alt=":juggle:" title="Juggle" /> Busy<br />
<b>Reading:</b> D&D Monster Manual <br />
<b>Watching:</b> My Computer Screen <br />
<b>Listening To:</b> Tenchu Z<br />
<b>Eating: </b>Sunflower seends<br />
<b>Drinking: </b>Water<br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br />
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Just an update:<br />
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I'm closing in on 1,999 page previews and I wanted to remind everyone that I'll draw something for them if they catch it. ^^ With a screenshot of course! <br />
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I hope everyone is having a good new year so far! My winter break officially ended today as it was my first day of school- woot!  <br />
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By the way- does anyone have any tips for staying awake in a painstakingly boring class. Its geography and the teacher sounds like Ben Stein. It doesn't help that the lights are dim either... |D <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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I adore this stamp (and *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for making it) because it is something I've been telling my parents, my family, my co-workes... in fact 90% of the adults I know. For some reason, around here watching cartoons simply isn't done in polite, mature society. You should be watching CNN, Lifetime, or some other channel where someone has been maimed, murdered, or kidnapped. <br />
<br />
But I watch cartoons? Where everything turns out okay in the end (usually) and I can actually pick up tips to help my art career? Oh Ashley you are so immature and stupid. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><br />
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So thank you *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for allowing me to express myself. If only the people I mentioned knew how to work a computer. <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b> Featured Arists</b></div><div align="center"> <div class="element"><br />
<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/35494722/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/008/6/3/let__s_share_by_deviant_ARCADE.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/a/e/aerianr.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconaerianr:" title="aerianr"/></a><br />
~<a class="u" href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/">AerianR</a> is an artist with an adorable style and tons of talent. Her pieces are cute but some of her deviations show a little bit of skin so those with the faint of heart are warned! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/63619030/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs21/150/f/2007/241/e/7/003_Rikku_by_AerianR.png" width="104" height="150" /></a></span></span><br />
<div class="scrollheader">.003 Rikku .</div><br />
<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/59007673/"><img src="http://tn1-2.pv.deviantart.com/fs16/150/f/2007/184/f/0/Beat_Girl_by_AerianR.png" width="68" height="150" /></a></span></span><br />
<div class="scrollheader">.Beat Girl .</div><br />
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                <title>I WONT be home for Christmas =(</title>
                <link>http://Asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15851223/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:22:13 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div align="center"><div class="menucolumns"><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/gallery/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalGallery.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/favourites/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalFaves.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/Journal100.png" class="menubutton1" /></a><a href="http://today.deviantart.com/dds/"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Echo_Yoki/JournalDD.png" class="menubutton1" /></a></div></div><div class="menucolumnsclear"></div><br /><br /><div class="line"><div align="center"><br />
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<b>Mood:</b>  <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/j/juggle.gif" width="31" height="34" alt=":juggle:" title="Juggle" /> Busy<br />
<b>Reading:</b> D&D Monster Manual <br />
<b>Watching:</b> My Computer Screen <br />
<b>Listening To:</b> The heater- its so cold all of a sudden! <br />
<b>Eating: </b>Yoplait light Boston Cream Pie Yogurt YUM! <br />
<b>Drinking: </b>Mt Dew<br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>  Recent News </b></div><div class="textbox"><div class="element"><br />
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1,666  Pageviews <-- This made me LoL for some reason. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/shrug.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /> <br />
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Anyway, I'm leaving for Stilwell tomorrow to visit with the folks and the in-laws so I wont be on until the 26th or so. T^T I hate visiting my parents just because I cant stand to be disconected from the internets that long... plus my family argues a lot. X3 <br />
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I wanted to wish all my friends and visitors a VERY Merry Whatever. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or some other holiday 'round this time of year. ^-^<br />
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I'll be back ASAP!<br />
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Oh, I'll try to give everyone I can belated X-mas gifts. Sorry I didn't get it done before hand. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b>Current Mini Rant  </b></div><div align="center"><div class="element"><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/64848706/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/256/e/8/Cartoon_Watcher_Stamp_by_Toonfreak.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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I adore this stamp (and *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for making it) because it is something I've been telling my parents, my family, my co-workes... in fact 90% of the adults I know. For some reason, around here watching cartoons simply isn't done in polite, mature society. You should be watching CNN, Lifetime, or some other channel where someone has been maimed, murdered, or kidnapped. <br />
<br />
But I watch cartoons? Where everything turns out okay in the end (usually) and I can actually pick up tips to help my art career? Oh Ashley you are so immature and stupid. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><br />
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So thank you *<a class="u" href="http://toonfreak.deviantart.com/">Toonfreak</a> for allowing me to express myself. If only the people I mentioned knew how to work a computer. <br />
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<div class="textboxbg"><div class="title"><b> Featured Arists</b></div><div align="center"> <div class="element"><br />
<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/35494722/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/008/6/3/let__s_share_by_deviant_ARCADE.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/a/e/aerianr.png" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconaerianr:" title="aerianr"/></a><br />
~<a class="u" href="http://aerianr.deviantart.com/">AerianR</a> is an artist with an adorable style and tons of talent. Her pieces are cute but some of her deviations show a little bit of skin so those with the faint of heart are warned! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br />
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<span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/63619030/"><img src="http://tn1-5.pv.deviantart.com/fs21/150/f/2007/241/e/7/003_Rikku_by_AerianR.png" width="104" height="150" /></a></span></span><br />
<div class="scrollheader">.003 Rikku .</div><br />
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                <author>=Asheltots</author>
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                <title>Take II</title>
                <link>http://Asheltots.deviantart.com/journal/15850567/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:32:36 PST</pubDate>
                
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                <title>CS3 For Dummies?</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:16:16 PST</pubDate>
                
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<b>Listening to:</b> The heater humming<br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> JalapeÃ±o Cheetos<br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Strawberry Sprite<br />
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Well, I got Adobe Illustrator CS3 as an early Christmas present. Needless to say I'm ecstatic! There's just one problem... I have no idea how to use it. It seems so much different than Photoshop 7. <br />
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<b> Does anyone know a really <u>basic</u>  CS3 tutorial? </b> <br />
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All I could find was 'how to use the pen tool' and 'how to draw a fluffy dog' ect... I apparently need a 'how to teach a monkey to use this program' tutorial. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> <br />
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So yeah, any help would be appreciated! =3<br />
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                <title>Wowza! </title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:25:50 PST</pubDate>
                
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<b>Listening to:</b> The heater humming<br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> JalapeÃ±o Cheetos<br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Strawberry Sprite<br />
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1,000 PP already?! This is a pleasant surprise. It didn't seem to take very long at all. Hopefully I'll be celebrating 2,000 very soon! <br />
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Sorry to have such a short journal btw. <br />
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                <title>The Root of all DISAPOINTMENT</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:12:46 PST</pubDate>
                
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<div class="moods"><b>Mood:</b> <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/l/lonely.gif" width="39" height="18" alt=":lonely:" title="Lonely" /> Dissapointed<br />
<b>Listening to:</b> The Halo Surround sound test<br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> JalapeÃ±o Cheetos<br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Strawberry Sprite<br />
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I speak of course of money. Why is it that even though I have plenty right now something comes up and its never enough. |D <br />
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I'm not complaining too bad. Its partly my own fault for spending a nice portion of my change check (from my pell grant) on my new camera. <br />
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Anyway, I recently discovered a wonderful artist by the name of Bobby Chiu. If you're not familiar with his art just search his name here on DA. Wow, the man has too much talent. <br />
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Anyway, he is the reason for my melancholy mood. He teaches a 9 week online digital painting class that starts January 3rd and its $789 USD. The price tag isn't whats getting me its the time line. I'll have enough in February but... thats a little late. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> Looks like I'll have to wait until August. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=(" title="=( (Sad)" /> No big deal I guess. I just hope I don't loose this excitement and drive towards it. I really think it will help me. <br />
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Thats all, just needed to rant a little I guess. Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving! <br />
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                <title>Suggestions from Photographers!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:51:12 PST</pubDate>
                
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<b>Listening to:</b> Bioshock<br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> Chicken Primavera <br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Water<br />
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Lately I've been getting the urge to try my hand at photography. I'm probably not going to litter my account with pictures of my cat or my shoes. |D Buuuttt, I need help. <br />
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I have no idea what camera to buy. Justin wants me to get a video camera that takes pictures.<br />
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My budget is $250 maybe a <i>little</i> more for tax and/or shipping. <br />
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So if anyone knows of a nice DIGITAL camera, possibly one that takes videos as well please let me know! =3<br />
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<b>Edit:</b><br />
I think I found one. This one seems good- so says my photographer friend. (she owns a newspaper so she uses a lot of cameras)<br />
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<a href="http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-L73-7-2-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Black-L73BLACK/sem/rpsm/oid/175655/catOid/-16941/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#warranty">[link]</a><br />
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                <title>Is it just me...?</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:06:17 PST</pubDate>
                
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<b>Listening to:</b> About 50 students typing<br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> Some Cheetos<br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Water<br />
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DA is acting really stupid today. It's timing out on half of the pages I load, most of the images when I browse wont load and neither will any pictures I try to comment on. D| Its so irritating. Is it just me or is this happening to anyone else tonight?<br />
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Anyway, on another note; I enrolled back in NSU for the Spring semester. I talked to my guidance counselor and told her that I couldn't make it to any Tuesday, Thursday classes because I work. I'm pretty sure I'm failing my Computer class because of that but my teacher is a really nice guy and is going to see if I can do something to make it up. My schedule for next semester is:<br />
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Computer Applications in Art: 8:00am M, W, F<br />
Art Appreciation: 9:00am M, W, F<br />
Fundamentals of Geography: 12:00pm M, W, F<br />
Ballroom & Western Dance: 1:00pm M, W<br />
Introduction to Psychology: 2:00pm M, W, F<br />
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YAY! Now you guys can stalk me! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="=D" title="=D (Big Grin)" /><br />
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I'm disappointed with my art class but at least I have one. This semester literally almost killed me. |( I want and NEED 2D Design for my major. I can't take any other art class without it but it was full. I'm going to ask tomorrow if I can be wait-listed for it but those who are WLed rarely get into the class. Oh well, I can take it next semester or during the summer. =3 <br />
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Oh geez, its going to be fun trying to get out of bed at 7am for me. |D <br />
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PS, this song is GREAT... its from a game which is GREAT! (Portal on the Orange Box for XBox 360)<br />
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PSS; Got to play demo of Rock Band and now I HAVE to buy it. $169.00 plus tax though. Anyone want to commission me ;D<br />
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                <title>A character quiz</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:38:42 PST</pubDate>
                
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<b>Listening to:</b> Computer humming and a drippy faucet <br />
<b>Reading:</b> My own words<br />
<b>Eating:</b> Nothing.<br />
<b>Drinking:</b> Warm water -- A --<br />
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Stole from <a href="http://minochi.deviantart.com/">[link]</a><br />
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Also, some of these refs are out of date. *coughBREAcough*<br />
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Keegan:<a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Like-a-thief-in-the-night-68405954">[link]</a><br />
Brea:<a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/Care-to-Join-Me-64804618">[link]</a><br />
Rianna: <a href="http://asheltots.deviantart.com/art/A-storm-is-brewing-64805026">[link]</a><br />
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1. What is your name?<br />
Keegan: Keegan Pepelupe Escobar Tahmores III <br />
Brea: Brea Malum Alexander <br />
Rianna Rianna Tatum Alexander<br />
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2. What is your character's name in another language?<br />
Keegan: Well, my name comes from the Celts I think and Keegan means 'fiery' and Tahmores is from Persia. It means 'sturdy fox weasel.' Wait...<br />
Brea: In the language of Latin my name means 'Evil Darkness.' Can you imagine! My last name is Greek in origin however and it means 'Defender of Men.' Quite a contradiction though men can be quite evil as a species. <br />
Rianna: Well... Rianna is a form of the welsh name 'Rhianna' which means 'Great Queen.' Tatum is English and it means 'cheerful and full of spirit.' Do I really have to recite what our last name means again? <br />
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3. How old is he/she?<br />
Keegan: 32<br />
Brea: 33<br />
Rianna: 28 ^.^<br />
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4. What is your character's race/species?<br />
Asheltots: I'm skipping this question because I've yet to name their species. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br />
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5. Does he/she have a crush?<br />
Keegan: Any woman willing. <br />
Brea: I prefer to work alone at the moment but I'm sure the right lady will come along.<br />
Rianna: I've no time for men. All they're good for is getting in trouble.<br />
Keegan and Brea: Hey!!<br />
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6. Do they have many friends?<br />
Keegan: Not really. I have people I go to when I need to lie low for a couple days. Well, I do have Lee.<br />
Brea: I have Doris. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /> *Doris is his pet cat... slug... it STARTED as a cat.*<br />
Rianna: Friends are a liability. I have a crew and I have acquaintances. <br />
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7. What planet is your character from?<br />
Asheltots: Another one for the drawing board. XD<br />
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8. Does your character like to eat?<br />
Keegan: As long as there's something to wash it down with <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/beer.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":beer:" title="Beer before Liquor; will get you sicker" /><br />
Brea: When I'm hungry.<br />
Rianna: When theres time... or sweets. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/e/eek.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":o" title=":o (Eek)" /><br />
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9. What's his/her favorite food?<br />
Keegan: Meat. Any kind will do. Though I am a sucker for warm, homemade pies.<br />
Brea: I like breakfast food. Eggs, toast, bacon. Its my favorite meal. I also love raw veggies. <br />
Rianna: SWEETS! O-O<br />
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10. What's his/her favorite drink?<br />
Keegan: Rum, Vodka, Beer, anything with alcohol. <br />
Brea: Coffee or hot tea. <br />
Rianna: I like anything fizzy. Soda pops and such. ^^<br />
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11. Is your character annoying?<br />
Keegan: What, me? I'm the most lovable thing you'll ever meet!<br />
Brea: I don't see how. I prefer to keep quietly to myself.<br />
Rianna: Well, maybe after a few sweets. <br />
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12. ?????????<br />
Keegan: . . .<br />
Brea: *begins to read*<br />
Rianna: What does it mean... *stares*<br />
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13. Is your character loved?<br />
Keegan: Of course. ;D<br />
Brea: By a few, I'm sure.<br />
Rianna: By my brother. =3 <br />
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14. Is your character hated?<br />
Keegan: By a lot I'm sure. Job hazard. <br />
Brea: I can't imagine by whom. *glares at Keegan*<br />
Rianna: Well, since I'm a pirate hunter I'm sure theres a few pirates who hate me. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/a/animesweat.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="^^;" title="Sweating a little..." /><br />
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It's a boy! <br />
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Or a girl... I haven't decided yet.<br />
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Heh, don't get too excited, its a laptop. I bought it today, just after midnight. Yup. Before any of you bring up the fact that I'm always complaining about money problems- let me explain. My school has this AWESOME program for students. If you qualify you can go and buy a laptop for up to $1,000 and they'll reimburse you every penny. ^.^ An awesome program if you ask me. <br />
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So, yeah. I litterally just took this baby out of the box about 3 hours ago and am still getting a feel for it. It has Vista on it which I'm not used to so yeah... also I have to switch all my stuff from my desktop over to my laptop 'cause we're donating my PC to my parents. The thing they have is ancient! Well, as far as computer standers go. We bought it in like... '94? '95? Its time for it to go to that hardware store in the sky. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/nod.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":nod:" title="Nod" /><br />
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So, just thought I'd update a bit. I hope everyone had a great Halloween and hopefully I'll update soon.<br />
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Uch, I just realized its past 6am and I have a class at 11... I probably sleep through my alarm |D Wish me luck! <br />
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