http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Demosthenes-101&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Demosthenes-101 en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:05:49 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/27809097/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/27809097/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:39:04 PDT
Well now......this one has no excuse....started quite a few pics but couldn't keep the interest enough to finish them.

Ironically, with the book published, the time may come were this one....I.....have to do this kinda work on a regular basis, and now I have lost all my motivation to even finish what I started. I think I just need.....I dunno..... Is this what they call the Mid-mid-life crisis? Lost interest, feeling in a rut, scared of breaking routine......sounds kind of like clinical depression almost! (I hope THAT'S not it!)

But enough of my...this ones whining. If you are interested in the book "A New Friend For Nai'a" (nai'a is Hawaiian for dolphin btw) you can view it here:
[link]
....and yes that is this one's REAL NAME on the illustrator's credit. Damn now everyone will know this one's secret ID!!!!!

But if you are interested you may want to purchase it on the listed website.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/27292896/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/27292896/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:59:06 PDT However the lack of posting of any artwork has not been due to the fact that this one has not been drawing....but rather the artwork that this one is working on cannot be posted as it is now officially copyrighted and published in a kids book! (THAT'S RIGHT THIS IS A SHAMELESS PLUG JOURNAL!!!!!)

The book is set for retail this October and this one will actually be doing a book signing at Borders and Barnes and Noble! Truthfully this one never thought he could get this far in his artwork, and only did this kids book.........to see if it could be done! But now that the book is FINALLY finished, this one is resuming what he knows and loves most, fun art for devart. So please be patient as the newer art is still in the process of being made (and personal life is in need of a good reorganizing too!) but will be posted asap.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/26310467/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/26310467/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:03:13 PDT Tagged AGAIN!!!!! Twice in one month too! did it this time around. (her revenge on this one as this one got her first) Well here we go:

/ RULES: Go to Google and type in your first name and the phrase. Copy and paste the first sentence/phrase you get that makes sense. Tag 3 friends. Please be mature and use you REAL 1st name. //

(This one will use his real name but not post it here.....that is for this one's trusted friends to know only! )

Q: Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search:
A: **** needs a date!!!! (WTF!?!?!?!?......how did they know?!)

Q: Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search:
A: **** looks like a drag queen in one of Paul's porn videos (WTF WTF WTF WTF!!!!!! SCREW YOU WHOEVER WROTE THAT PAGE!!!!!!!!!! )

Q: Type in "[your name] says" in Google search:
A: **** says meh! (Well ok then.....MEH!)

Q: Type in "[your name] wants" in Google search:
A: **** wants to get back in! (What was this one kicked out of that now he'd want back in???? )

Q: Type in "[your name] does" in Google search:
A: **** does tech support! (Oooo.....no this one doesn't! Lawsuits if he did!)

Q: Type in "[your name] hates" in Google search:
A: **** hates everything! (Ungwah....This one does NOT hate everything.....just most things! )

Q: Type in "[your name] asks" in Google search:
A: **** asks the CSS Guy about a scrolling trick with background images (Whaaaaaat??????? What the hell does THAT mean????? )

Q: Type in "[your name] goes" in Google search:
A: **** goes emotional!!!! (Oh wow so what else is new? )

Q: Type in "[your name] likes" in Google search:
A: **** likes to meet new people at urinals (WHAT......THE......FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Q: Type in "[your name] eats" in Google search:
A: **** eats crap! (Ok........... seriously whoever came up with this tag is really going to get from this one!!!!!! )

Q: Type in "[your name] wears" in Google search:
A: **** wears the pants! (......as long as they are comfortable!)

Q: Type in "[your name] was arrested for" in Google Search
A: *** arrested for "elaborate scheme" to smuggle Batman & Robin footage. (Ok this one IS a fan boy, but not THAT bad! )

Ok so the moral of the story is DON'T TAG ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!
So this one tags: and ...and enjoy!

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/26019019/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/26019019/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:10:59 PDT
Your ALL tagged!!!!!!! Forgive this one.....this one had no choice!.....tagged by .

To that end this one will open up as much as possible in repentance for committing the horrific sin of tagging....but first a word from our sponsor:

Rules
1) Post these rules
2) Post 8 true things about yourself
3) At the end you must tag 8 people and post their icons
4) Go to their page and send them a message saying you tagged them
5) NO TAG-BACKS

This one.....I.......

1) I have an extreme fear of offending people are making them feel bad....even if I hate that person. (Respect is one thing that is paramount in my code of living.....as Jedi-drama as it sounds! )

2) I will denounce and condemn any man who disrespectfully stares at women.....but can't help but stare myself sometimes. To that end I am actually the sin I hate. (you know....a hypocrite! )

3) I used to be very cavalier about life....until I saw the lives of actual people I knew end right in front of me.....now I feel guilty if I even step on an insect. So I am often called a "softy" (you know...a wuss! ) because of it. AND I AM!!!!!

4) Despite the above, I am a red meat eater and love beef, steak, hamburger and anything else that a cow was! (Remember....hypocrite!) I will say that I do give thanks to the animals that feed me as is dictated by the rituals of my religion (Buddhist), so I hope that earns me a slight reprieve.

5) While I am a pacifist, I have a fascination with weaponry (hypocrite) of all eras, ages and countries. I never want to see people killed, yet I am fascinated by the tools that do the killing! (hypocrite) And as much as I hate firearms and support the gun control laws, I have a fascination with firearms. (hypocrite!)

6) Most of the artwork that I post now a days are based on dreams or fanciful thoughts I have.....WHILE DRUNK!!!!!! Get a shot into me and the imagination just flows!!!!! (Hey if it worked for Luis Carol......)

7) If given a choice between a big party or a quite gathering....I would take the quite gathering. I like serenity and peace in my get togethers because then you can really enjoy the company of those around you and make the memories you will cherish from that point on.

8) It... ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/25190828/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/25190828/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:16:35 PDT The result is a surprise, but the actions of the drunken stupor have lead to one of the most comprehensive pictures this one has worked on for a long time. As such there may not be a post for awhile as this one is working on the new picture in great detail. Hopefully the picture that results will be worth the effort.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24370812/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24370812/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:04:53 PDT -- end.

This one was sick recently and was suffering with the combined effects of bad vog (volcanic smoke that fouls the air in Hawaii and causes health problems for people who are sensitive to it). The end result was a very over emotional journal and a foul mood that made this one feel even more sick than he was originally. But this ones health returned with the return of our north easterly trade winds and a cooling rain storm that cleared the air. And, as was stated in the passage above, harmony has returned to this one's mind. So as the air was cleared of contaminating illness, so too will be the negative journal entry that it spawned, and added to it, an apology to all of this one's female watchers for becoming so unreasonably emotional over, what was, a petty issue.

May the cleansing rain find you all and clear your air as well. May harmony find all of you.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24296399/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24296399/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:49:16 PDT
So yes, this one acknowledges the social injustices carried out against the female gender over the last century here in our country, yes there is STILL a stereotype of women around in many forms and media, yes there are many women continuously victimized by brutal and savage men, yes there remains female oppression throughout to world by both cultures and religions alike, and yes this one agrees that ALL of these injustices MUST stop!!!! (Anyone who reads this one's profile knows how much he hates everything mentioned above.)

However does this automatically give women carte blanche to then turn around and attack men with verbal slurs and insults and overall put downs that cut as deep as any knife would? Does this also give women the right to attack even the men who are on their side of the social argument? Does this give women the right to force a man to change into something that they want him to be even if it makes him miserable? Apparently there are women out there that think so.

And this one was forced to endure that for an hour today in a doctors office waiting room, surrounded by nothing but women talking about how men are "stupid oppressors", "womanizers" and "barbarians". They were nurses behind the desk, patients waiting for the doctor, and family with the patients and pretty much all women (accept of course for some of the children who were with them). Being the only male adult in the room this one felt just a little singled out. Then it was noticed that every so often amidst this conversation, they looked at this one with an every increasing look of disgust. As if this one were the target of their anger. It was uncomfortable at first, then awkward, hurtful then downright disgusting. This one did not even know this women, and yet they seem to be directing their verbal venom towards this one simply because he is male.

This one.....I.....cannot understand why we can't simply treat each other equally. I understand and acknowledge the wrongs done to women, and I have fought and will continue to fight for their right to be treated with respect, equality and dignity. But that can only work if the same respect is returned to men.

A man must be allowed to be a man and do the things a man likes to do just as woman needs to be allowed the things a women likes to do. Why do they want to change us? There have been times where I feel as if the only way a group of females will not attack me, is if I get a sex change.

I....this one, only wishes for equality, and not one gender being dominant over the other. This one wants to be able to enjoy his favorite things without ridicule or condemnation, and be able to not feel guilty for it. Women ask men treat them with respect, why is it wrong for a man to ask the same? Why is it wrong for a man to do the things he is programed to do? Why is it wrong for a man to try to speak his heart? Why is it wrong for a man to want what a man wants?

Why is it wrong to be a man?

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24204989/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/24204989/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:18:17 PDT This one thinks this may a good reason NOT to trust everything you see on TV!!!!!

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/23842830/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/23842830/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:43:58 PDT
In this one's attempts to organize important paperwork and loose files, sketches, doodles and incomplete pictures were found everywhere, and this one felt guilty for not having the time or ability to finish them. So for now, these pics will be finished and posted over the course of the next few weeks.

This one wants to thank all his friends for their continued support and communication and this one hopes all will contribute their thoughts to the coming pics.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/23033328/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/23033328/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:05:47 PST
"If you receive a comment saying "Hey. I think i saw your picture on this website/blog here CLICK HERE", DO NOT click on the link! It will take you to a fake dA login page which will steal your login details if entered.

If you receive a comment like this, MARK IT AS SPAM using the Mark as spam button on the comment. This will alert moderators to it and will also hide the comment it so others won't be caught out."

Common sense should always be used online as well as a little paranoia to make sure you are not exposing yourself to such scams.

This one's advises all who read this journal to post similar warnings and spread the word to ensure that the fewest number of people fall prey to this ID trap.

Good luck and spread the word well.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/22154100/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/22154100/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:57:55 PST what you want to have the most.
Is it something small and modest,
or something you would proudly boast.
This one wants to hear,
your fondest wish aloud.
Whether it be down to earth,
or higher than the clouds.
What is it you wish this time of year,
and is it something that is needed?
To turn back bad decisions?
Or take advice that was not heeded?
It is an over used cliche now,
only because it holds so much worth.
This ones only wish now,
is harmony and peace on earth.
Alas that wish seems far away,
even though it's what we need.
The cause of the so much war and suffering,
is ultimately human greed.
And so this year this one implores you,
before you wish for something material,
that you think of reality right now,
instead of dreams ethereal.
The wish for peace and harmony is possible,
it is a wish that CAN come true.
Know the season now is time for action,
for true peace and harmony.....starts with you.

Peace on Earth

Demosthenes-101

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/21725105/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/21725105/ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:27:33 PST
It came to this one as the gravy was poured over the stuffing and turkey, that the meal was not the focus of the dinner being had that night, but the people around the table. Sounds like a Hallmark card thing to say, but this one really started to be grateful for the family that has been so supportive.

So many families broken, especially now in the time of economic crisis, so many children abandoned, so many parents that just don't care, so many lives with potential ended on the streets or in jails......and this one......I .....was not one of them. THAT in itself is something that I a grateful for. To my parents and sister and everyone else around me, there was gratitude that I had due to all of them. Thanks to give.

I realized the gravy I was pouring was made by hands of the people who care about me unconditionally, and who have stood by me even in the worst of times. And in realizing it, suddenly everything that I wanted became everything I already had. Sound strange.....maybe it is. But what an amazing feeling it was to realize it. To know I already have all I need, anything that follows now is.....well.....GRAVY!!!!!

I.....this one encourages you to now pour the gravy on.....who knows....you may like what you taste!

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/21041475/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/21041475/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:32:17 PDT
For example, this one realized how unclean he has been in the last several weeks because of the delirium. During one of the delirium episodes this one experienced, a rather vivid hallucination occurred of seeing assorted vermin (roaches, centipedes, etc.) crawling all over the floor of the bedroom. This one's room fell into a state of complete chaos as a result of work and the illness, and the hallucination prompted this one to do some cleaning, despite the ongoing fever. Laundry and linens were the order for the day, as was sterilizing any surface that might make others ill.

This one could tell more, but the fever is slowly forcing this one to succumb to sleep. But this one wanted to make the point that often, realizing what you have done, and what you need to do, are often the result of suffering the consequences of action or lack thereof. This one failed to maintain the upkeep of his own personal life, for the sake of the professional life, and now the consequence is an illness that is causing great reevaluation of the self. So this one calls on you to reevaluate yourself BEFORE such consequences arise, so that you need not suffer to realize your needs in the future.

With that this one collapses into insanity for the night and hopes the next hallucination he experiences is one of a beautiful women.........................................................................................................................

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20884671/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20884671/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:59:42 PDT
To the former....I had a prediction when I was younger....about 16 or so....that I would not live this long. I had this feeling that could not be ignored that I would die before I was 20. It was due to my service in the Army.....now.....everything is different.....everything is a gift. I AM alive. And I have a loving caring family, parents who are still together, and a job in field I truly love. everyday since my 20th birthday has been a true gift.

To the later....I have accomplished nothing. My sister has gained recognition as an accomplished chef and baker in Las Vegas and here in Maui. My cousins work for Ratheon, and are PHD's or respected members of the military. I....I....am a service person for sappy attractions to tourists who could care less about....anything.

27 years of life.....have I wasted them?????? I cannot tell. Perhaps it is not my place to judge my own life. I HAVE accomplished a lot....more than many of my peers in highschool......But I also feel I could have....SHOULD have done more. To be both a success and a failure at the same time......it is so strange. But this serves me as a call to action!

I....this one....must NOT belittle accomplishments made so far. But this one must also strive to be more, do more and act more towards the causes and goals that are important. This one now looks to all those who are reading this very journal for inspiration and motivation. What more can this one do? What would you like this one to do? What can this one do for you? To have the answers to these questions and to be able to fulfill those answers would be the best birthday present of all!

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20770506/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20770506/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:06:53 PDT
]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20562245/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20562245/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:40:18 PDT
Faith be strong for even when we are born we come from darkness; fate be kind for death only leaves the living with sorrow and sadness.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20414021/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/20414021/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:21:14 PDT is in a tough financial spot and needs help. She is selling her pictures to those who are interested in buying. Hers are wonderful pictures and all you need to do is go to her gallery to see what I mean. Check her journal for details.

This one sincerely hopes that you will be able to buy at least one picture from her. She has an amazing talent for painting and traditional media. Her pictures are more than worth the purchase.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19946983/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19946983/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:47:03 PDT
I have illustrated 2 books on conservation, I have given numerous public speaches on environmental conservation, and I have even been promoted to coordenator of volunteers at my aquarium. Yet despite this, I continue to encounter people on a continuous, and seemingly unending basis, that don't want to aknowlegde the importance of enviromental conservation. I still meet people who think that animals like sharks (my animal of research) should be killed because they are monsters (never mind the fact that over 100 million sharks are killed every year and the ocean ecosystems are falling apart becuase of it).

I have yet to meet up with ANYONE from my the course of my work that has remembered a single thing I have taught, nore have I met a person yet who can aknowlegde my words on an educated level. Worse yet, I STILL see people trashing the beaches on my island, and destroying habitat of endagered and threatened species IN NATIONAL PARK LAND!!!!!!

Have I failed? Have all my effort been in vain? Is the world so genuinely callous and uncaring that the fate of the world is lost on them?

I...this one....is only speaking out of frustraion. This one knows that there are people that DO care. This one knows that there are those that ARE trying. It is only that this one only recieves word of bad news in the world of conservation. This one would like to issue his friends and whatchers a challenge.

Pick up just one trash item. It does not matter how small. Even picking up just one ciggarette butt or one bottle cap can save many animals lives, animals that would otherwise ingest or entangle themeselves in the trash items and die. Even such a small act. Can make a world of difference. This one has tried to make a world of difference. Whether or not this one has succeeded.....has yet to be determines. But you...YOU...CAN make a world of difference with just a simple small act. If you can do that.....maybe this one has not failed after all......

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19855563/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19855563/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:25:52 PDT
There is, of course the possibility that this is but a fleeting moment of optimism, that things will go back to the way they were before the Olympics. Nevertheless, what a wonderful glimmer of hope this one saw tonight. Perhaps there is a chance for the ills of China to be righted, and in turn, for other countries to follow suit.

This was seen tonight in the eyes of a 9 year old boy, who survived the Sichuan earthquake and saved the lives of two of his classmates after freeing himself of rubble he had been buried in, who marched alongside the NBA celebrity Yao Ming as China waved it's flag. It was this little boy, Lin Hao, and his story and courage, who actually restored a little of this one's faith in the human race tonight. And becuase of him, this one's feelings are changed.

This ones feelings will always remain unchanged on the issues of Tibet, Darfur and the environment. But there is one thing that has changed: the feeling of hopelessness is gone. Hope has returned to this one and ,no doubt, to millions of others around the world.

Amazing what one little child can do....

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19422262/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/19422262/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:41:36 PDT sitting all alone.
sits a life mourner,
scilent as stone.
He ponders that he has lost,
and wondered what is gained.
Contemplating paths crossed,
and future paths that remained.
Wondering the journey's end,
and remembering it's start.
Hoping one day heaven sends,
one who will share his heart.
Impossible it seems,
from perspective where he stands.
That that special person eyes will gleam,
and take his out streched hands.
So he sits all alone,
his heart sheilded by cold layers.
Wanting to se beyond this zone,
the place of unanswered prayers.
Here this sad and mournful soul,
specail angel I want to see.
Make my broken spirit whole,
come forth and embrace me.
Let me see the joy and let me see the sun,
let true happiness come to me, me, this one.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/18994572/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/18994572/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:42:18 PDT and eternity of darkness streched out in front of me.
The darkness in shadow that swallows all,
in the current and tides rise and fall.
Beyond the horizon of the black sky never-ending,
behind the world of obliviousness pretending.
And from this shadow comes forth invisible,
a bond that is completely indivisble.
For when ones gazes into the night,
it is easy to distiguish wrong from right.
For in that darkeness destractions end,
allowing for mistakes and wounds to mend.
For in that gaze we no longer see,
the selfishness that makes sin be.
We recognize the faults to atone,
are only those that are own own.
The night ocean black as ink,
stirring always makes one think.
"Perhaps the time has come to change,
to rethink lifestyle and rearrange."
It would do one good to find,
the beauty in that which is paid no mind.
Then we need not fantasize,
for real life itself is in fact the prize.
The beauty may be forgotten, replaced by things that are so rotten.
Look for the beauty at any cost,
before you humanity is lost.
That beauty is inside your soul,
no matter how life takes it's toll.
For you own well being stare,
into the beauty you know is there.

]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/16643720/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/16643720/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:02:59 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
The Demension of the Visible Word
The Realm of the Gothic
The Shoujo-ai Jungle
The Conclave of Prophets and The Tribunal of the Following.
Pekekue Comic

It's intresting how one can be around incredible beauty and never see it until much later. We are all guilty of it. As this one would come to realize the other day, there IS beauty in some form or another everywhere, if we are just willing to pay attention to it.

Having worked at a oceanside aquarium now for the last nine years (hard to believe it has been that long) the ocean and all of it's inhabitants have always been right in front of this one. Yet all this one ever saw was subject material, specimens, and science. This one was always aware of the beauty in the ocean (that is why this one started working at the aquarium) but never once had this one ever taken the time to admire that beauty. From the get go this ones only thought was to teach people about the ocean and all the animal and plant life that make it what it is. The motivation to do so was strong out of a sence of duty to save a precious and vanishing resource that many never get to see (if you live in a land-locked area). But this never actually took a moment to admire the ocean not for the science of it, but for it's inherent beauty. That changed the other day.

As this one sat on a bench in the aquarium, nearing shut down at the end of the day, for whatever reason a burst of bubbles was created by a small and colorful reef fish called a Yellowtailed Coris. [link]
In that instant the bubbles caught the sunlight in such a way that it looked as if they bubble were solid, and they glittered like gems as they made their way to the surface. It was as if this beautifuly colored fish was creating saphires as he went along his way, and in doing so giving a simple but much needed joy to those who truely needed it. And there was the beauty this one had failed to see for so long. This one knew there was no magic to it, this one knew all the science behind it, but in that moment this one did'nt care about any of that. This one was spellbound, if only for a moment, for what it was: Beautiful.

This one challenges all who read this journal to find that beauty that is right is right in front of you. Not in the pixels of a video game, or the material "bling" in a high priced department store, or on the screen of a television set, but in the nature that is right in front of you. Once you find it, you find the value that is inherent in life itself.

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15913834/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15913834/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:10:03 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
The Demension of the Visible Word
The Realm of the Gothic
The Shoujo-ai Jungle
The Conclave of Prophets and The Tribunal of the Following.
Pekekue Comic

This one has yet to recieve word on the last of the final grades, but the outcome appears pretty certain. As of Sunday December 16th, 2007, the last of the strings to this one's......my....youth, will be cut, and I will graduate in the class of 2007 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Strange that I feel no real elation or excitement. I thought that this would be the proudest moment of my life. Perhaps it simply has not sunk in yet. Perhaps it is the overwhelming relief of the difficulties of the academic world be over. Maybe it is the planning of having to get home that is more presiding right now. But there is also a bit of sadness in the relief of the end of my college carreer.

In this final semester I have cemented a strong friendship with a group whom you may know as my "Halo 3 Buddies" who I portayed in this recent pic: [link] . Once this week ends, I will return to my home island of Maui, and may not see any of them again for a long while, as they all are Oahu residents. And given their hard working schedules (as well as my own), phone calls would be a difficult thing to time. And becuase most of them don't even have computers, e-mail would'nt work either. Its a harsh reality to face that some of the people who helped to get you through your hardest years of college are the one you end up leaving behind when it's over.

I suppose that is what growing up......finishing growing up, is about: Making realizations that you don't want to acknowledge. But with that has come the freedoms of an actual college degree and the ability to start building a future and a life. And I can do that now becuase of all the people who got me here.

I have the good graces of my parents and sister to thank for my success and for the ability to start making something of myself. I also have to thank my grandparents (My biggest fans) as well as aunt and cousins for they have done so much for me. I don't know how I would have gotten here if not for my family and friends.

There are more than a few people here on devART that deserve some acknowledgement as well.
have all said or done things for me now for the last 2 years that have helped me remain sane amidst the insanity of the academics. I owe you girls alot. (Funny how most of my friends here on devART are female. )

So to end this long, pointless, Miss-America-acception-speach sounding journal, I.....this one.....Thanks all of you. Now on to the future.

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15583462/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15583462/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:35:45 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Well it was raining pretty hard out this evening. All has cleared up and and now a cooling wind blows. Somehow......all feels cleansed and there is a feeling of comfort that has come forth as a ressult. Strange....... This whole week, this one has felt burdend and begrudged. Now with the coming and passing of this peculiar weather phonomenon, everything.......feels.....different.

Everything around remains the same, the assignements, the deadlines, the problems. And yet right now the stress that those things carry with them seems far away. As if they are no longer of such pressing importance. The rain has changed the state of this one's world, even though it is still the same as before, as if it were water that turned to ice, still the same but so different at the same time.

Funny. That simple occurence of rain could change the way this one veiws everything in a moment. Suddenly the challenges of life seem possible, infact easily, overcome. Suddenly the sadness and burdens that affected this one these last few weeks seems but nothing more than a lost memory. All in a period of about four hours, all seems as if it will be alright.

Perhaps this is the origin of the term "Right as Rain". This one does'nt know. But for the moment, all does seem right. Strange, funny.....but so nessesary was this rain. And so nessesary is the peace that has followed it.

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15472243/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15472243/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:11:03 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has recently heard an intresting and rather controvercial qoute.
"No Soldier should be honored for doing what is expected."
-- Halo 3
But this brings a disturbing question foward: What are we expecting, and why?

What is expected of today’s warriors is all too often too much to ask of any person. Particularly at this dark point in our history where partician politics has become the status quo and the men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines are caught in the middle of situation so hard to understand by anyone in anytime in history.

Many of our uniformed men and women are being forced to follow orders from government officials they do not believe in, and many who no longer serve being ostracized by right-wing lunatic fringe groups simply because they have spoken their minds. Those groups have even called actual combat veterans "phony soldiers" and even used the word "traitor" to describe veterans who speak their minds. But all too often, the veterans themselves, whether for or against the policies that dictated their orders, are simply forgotten. Suddenly a frightening quote comes to mind:
"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." -- Gen. Douglas MacArther

On this Veterans Day we must NOT take light of the fact that so many have sacrificed sanity, personal safety, and physical well-being for the sake of government that has abused their loyalty, and a country that remains oblivious to the totality of what they have suffered and continue to suffer. And we must also come to realize that too many of these brave souls are almost never appreciated after the headlines have ended, many ending up as homeless relics on the streets, forgotten and unrecognized by the very people they sought to defend, and the government which sent them into conflict. And while historians may later shame or praise the government, officials and leaders who started the conflict, rarely is there mention of those who survived through it. It is time to mention them.

Tribute is only a gesture, but perhaps it can ignite the fires of action within those of us who have yet to take any. This one.....I.....pay my tribute to the troops by calling on all of us who owe something to our veterans to give something back. Draw a picture, donate to a Vet center, write a letter, post a journal, anything......anything you can do to let our veterans know, that we appreciate them, even when the government they served may not.

And we must, above ALL else, NOT let them fade away!

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15341139/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15341139/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:19:23 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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The greatest gift that this one could ever get anywhere, at anytime, would be the gift of genuine love and affection from someone for whom this one felt the same way for......but alas.....it is simply not to be.

That fact was shoved in this one's face rather crudely tonight. This one will give up. If love is not meant for this one.....then this one accepts that fate....albeit with a broken heart and wounded soul.......albeit with the effort of trying to be greatful for the love that is shown for him by his family and friends.....but still so dissapointed and alone.....this one....I......offer my heart in exchange.....will no one accept it?

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15296340/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15296340/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:08:38 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Warning Rant Journal: Do not attempt to read unless you have a formulated opinion. (Whatever THAT is!)

Another Halloween comes......and this one continues to wonder why he has yet to go on a candy raid! But more wonder about is the mentality of so many at this time of the year....at ALL times of the year.
As another Halloween passes another year goes by where this one must try to come to terms with the fact that there are far too many people in this state....country....WORLD....that enjoy the genre of blood and gore and violence that Hollywood and the media so amply provide this time of year. All while too real horrors occur around us in Darfur, Iraq, Afganistan and even within our own nation. It seems while there is so much real suffering going on around us, and we are shown the various images on the news and internet, too many people are content to change the channel.
That is what disturbs this one the most. The complete apathy of those who can make a difference. When shown pictures of suffering in the middle east, or third world, or even in the US, so many simply flip the channel to find out what the tabloids are digging up on some celebrity whose lives in the realm of mental fantasy (such as Britney Spears seems to be doing ). This one has put so much thought into it, and has realized something.
A wise British saying states: "The only thing needed for evil to triumph, is for good to do nothing." And nothing is one thing that people these days seem to be good at doing. This one can only imagine what it would be like if everyone actually took action together.
If we did not act on political agenda, or religious fantical belief but for the welfare of others no matter the difference. If we did not act on subcultural following, or pop cultural fandom, but for the belief that all people are human. If we did not act on media imagery or internet blogging, but on the individual rightousness with us all. One can only imagine.
This one can only imagine that then, if we could live in a world where fantasy did not take priority over reality, where the value of life was not measured by an individuals wealth or popularity, where everyone could be recognized as a family memeber of a greater human race...... that maybe the horrors of reality would cease to be...........but then imagining such a thing in itself is living in a fantasy world too is'nt it?

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15167934/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15167934/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:12:40 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has always been one for deep thoughts. The most profound of these surround a recent picture this one has done of the forgotten animation "Gandahar". After whatching the animation, and working on the picture, this one got to thinking: Is there really ever such a thing as a true paradise?

We have all heard various deffinitions as to what a paradise is, and everyone has their own versions of a heaven, based on what their preferences are. But when we really think about it we discover that there really is no such thing as a "perfect paradise". In fact one could live in a "paradise" of their choosing, and still be touched with the ill fortunes that plauge them now. And why is this? Becuase there can never be a heaven without there also being a hell. There must always be ill fortune, for without it, we can never recognize what good fourtune really is. And if one should end up living in that "paradise" that they wish, the ills outside that "paradise", especially in this age, will still find their way in. We can never truely shut out the suffering of the rest of the world, without experiencing any of our own.

Indeed, the more that this one thinks about, the more this one would rather live in a hell, aware of the suffering of others, and aware of the issues that plauge the world, than in an ingorant and blissful "paradise". As the saying goes "A fool's paradise is a wise man's hell." But does this mean we must always suffer?

This one does not think so. While this one hates country music (gawd it sux!) Garth Brooks did have a very good point in his ballad "Bellou Wood" (a song of the battle against Nazi Germany in World War 2) "Heavens not beyond the clouds, it's just beyond the fear. No heavens not beyond the clouds, it's for us to find it here." In other words, be aware of the suffering around you and always be ready to take actions to end it, and do so when you know you can.......but don't forget to also have a happy life. For it is when those two things are in balance with each other, that we truely know what happiness is.

Let your heart tell you what is right, let your soul show you where it is, let your mind tell you how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15083349/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15083349/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:06:04 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one had his birthday last week. Not older mind you....just a year closer to death! Midterms still has this one bogged down artwise and lifewise. And trying to learn a native polyneasan language is proving quite difficult indeed. Gee who would have thought that learning a language which is not english would be so hard? This one has enough trouble with english!
"Phhtt!!! English! Who needs english anyway, I'm never going to England!" -- Homer Simpson

This one has actually stopped his art project to work a little more on a more recreation project that will be posted shortly. This one....I.....came to a realization that the reason my work has been slippingis becuase I have had no time to do something for myself. It has always been for other people or school. No artwork I have done lately has been for my enjoyment. I figured that I could get my "mojo" back for the artwork I must do, by doing some pics just for fun. It has resulted in a pic that is very much outside the mainstream. With any luck it will posted by the end of the week.

Oh yes. has brought it to my attention that it is Egg and Sushi Day!!! So here's your egg and sushi! pass it on! Keep your sunny side up and your rolls tight and life will be good.

Nothing too profound that I....this one can say right now. Nothing profound to speak of. This one needed a mindless journal entry for a change.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15083253/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/15083253/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:51:11 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Well the title of this journal says it all......this one....I .....am now fuzzy! And it was not my choice!

I was at the University of Hawaii's barber shop. I was getting my hair cut for a special awards ceremony that was to take place in Waikiki the next day. Then the stylest, (a student who happened to be working her first day on the job) who was clipping my sideburns with a buzzer, sneezed........and sent the buzzer over my head, buzz cutting my hair right down the middle. The only way that she could salvage the hair cut, was to buzz off EVERYTHING!!!! So now the hair on my head is, at the longest, a centimeter. I have tried everything to make myself feel better about it: saying to myself this is the same hairstyle of the supercool sniper Saito from Ghost in the Shell 2nd Gig, saying that this is the same hairstyle that I had back in the army, saying that it is easier to wash.......but the truth is I look like a Nepalese monk now, with a fuzzy-wuzzy head!!!!

I take solice in the fact that hair grows back, and my head is fairly good looking.....but I miss my hair!!!!!

I...this one...will say though....it sure feels good to rub the top of the head! Kinda relaxing!

Oh yes....and this one will not be posting art for a little while because he is working on a special art project. This one cannot say anymore than that.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14667222/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14667222/ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:14:51 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Well it seems that this one is quite the target, as put this one in her crosshairs for a tagged journal. Well here we go......

Tha Rulez
1. Post these rules.
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves.
3. Tags should write a journal of these facts.
4. At the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named.
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged.

Things you never wanted to know about this one:

1. This one is a clean freak, and will go to great lengths to keep things in the area clean. A recomended method of this is to always carry a small spray bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol with you at all time in public, so that, in a restroom or on a public table, you spray and sterilize the surfaces you are about to make contact with. In this day and age you can never be to careful.

2. This one has a problem with womanizers. Even though this one is a male, this one is disgusted by womanizers. This one has seen so many hearts broken by womanizers and players that this one feels totaly contaminated when next to someone bragging about all the girls he's "mac'd".

3. This one hates violence. The reason is that this one served as an infantry soldier in the National Guard for two years and all the talk and actions were "kill, kill, kill". Even in basic training, the marching cadeinces bragged about killing innocent civilians. While the soldier will always be within in some form, this one wishes now to be a peacemaker. Strangely this one likes action video games......

4. This one is a mixture of Japanese and Austiran. The Japaneseside has both farmer and samurai in the liniage too. This one is proud of both. But strangely, this one has been mistaken for a Korean many times. Still trying to figure that one out.

5. This one choose Buddhism as his religion. This one enjoys the freedom that it allows while simultaniously being diciplined in it's principles. This one also likes the fact that, thus far, there have been few, if any, wars started by the Buddhist religion.

6. This one likes the night. Something about the darkness, stars, moon and night air, really appeals to this one. For some reason, this one feels more secure in the dark.

7. As an ocean naturalist, this one loves marine animals. But there is something about sharks that this one really likes. Perhaps it is their history, or their biology, or maybe even the spiritualism that they envoke with the Hawaiian culture.

8. This one is very much attracted to strong independant women. Women who are willing to speak their mind, women who hide nothing, women who are straight foward and no nonsense, are very attractive in this one's eyes. The stronger a woman is, the smarter a woman is, and the more grounded a woman is, the more attractive she becomes to this one. But a kind heart will always take priority with this one regardless of the above.

Whew! Now that this is done......
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This one recently saw an intresting qoute by one Keith Olbermann during the "Oddball" segment of his show on 9/12/07. It was so intresting that this one found the online transcript to the show and would like to share that little gem with you now.

OLBERMANN: "On this date in 1880, the legendary American writer and thinker Henry Lewis Menkin was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Among the millions of wards he wrote, high estimates 70 million, low 10, were these; on the dumbing down of the electoral process from his column in the “Baltimore Sun” on July 26th, 1920, “all the odds are on the man who is intrinsically the most devious and mediocre, the man who can most easily adeptly disperse the noting that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents more closely the inner soul of the people. We move toward a loft ideal. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at least and the White House will be adorned by a down right moron.” Eighty seven years ago he wrote that. Check please!"

This one hates to say it but.....this is right up there with Nostradameus.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14585323/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14585323/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:42:43 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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A brief message to anyone who reads this.

As we look back upon the events on that day that changed the way we veiw the world and human nature, it is important not to forget what was really lost on September 11th 2001. Life. Human life. Innocent life. Yet so many have. So many have forgotten.

Such as the politicians that are using the events of this day six years ago to further their own agendas in a now deteriorating government that dares say, in it's most craven of excuses, that it is protecting us from the very terrorism that it has made us more susceptible to. In a needles and pointless war, in country that had nothing to do with the loss of human life experience six years ago today, these very politicians of a right winged privileged group, have sent more than 3000 lives, more than those that died on September 11th, to their death in what has been time and again proved to be a pointless and objectiveless war. These politicians, using the dead of 911 shamelessly as a shield, preaching freedom and democracy while taking away the very freedoms they preach and free speech from the American people under the guise of national security. So many have forgotten what was lost that day.

Such as an ever growing group of conspiracy theorists, who are daring to say the unspeakable, that flight 93, who carried the heroes that prevented even more tragedy from happening on September 11th, was in fact a government ploy and some saying that flight 93 never even existed, and that 911 was a government conspiracy. These individuals, who clearly have nothing but time, are daring to say that the sacrifice made by those ordinary people to save lives by giving their own was in fact non-existent, that Flight 93 was in fact a ruse. These individuals, who have never left the comfort of their homes, never saw the wreckage first hand, never left their computer screens to see the real world, are saying that the witnesses to one of the greatest tragedies and acts of heroism of US history are lying. So many have forgotten what was lost that day.

Such as the racist and intolerance groups that are coming out of the woodwork now, using the premise of 911 as a justification for hatred of innocent Muslims, who had nothing to do with Al Queda, and promoting the hatred for anything non-Christian. Racists and bigots that vilify anything non-Christian as terrorist breeding, all while using the same fear mongering tactics that are used by the Islamic terrorists, in propaganda not seen since the Nazi propaganda of the 1930's and 40's. Racists who have never seen the faces of those innocent children now suffering in a needless war, starving, crying and wondering what they did to end up in a hell on earth, while republicans toast "Mission Accomplished" in $900 suits in Washington D.C over champagne and caviar. So many have forgotten what was lost that day.

This one has not forgotten. This one will never be able to forget in all his years to come. This one still remembers where he was, what he was doing and how he felt the day hell on earth occurred at the doorstep of the United States. So many have forgotten what was lost that day.

This one will never forget. Will you?

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14235924/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14235924/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:48:43 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has returned to college for what will hopefully be the final semester of his college career. This one has enjoyed (and is grateful for) a streak of good luck thus far in terms of roommates, accommodations and safety. While provisions of the academic and financial nature are still an unknown variable at this time, this one is most grateful so far. Ultimately, in the course of returning to the academic world, this one has contemplated the various factors of life and has come to some conclusions that he wished to be shared.

All too often, we as a society, and individuals, wish high standards from everyone and everything that we interact with. All are guilty of it, expecting high quality and extra quantity. All too often the standards that we hold up for other people are excessive, and the result is often complaints and disappointment when the standards that we set are not met. Yet through it all, how many of us, who are privileged enough to complain about the menial things around us, ever look at the standards that we set for ourselves?

We can complain about various problems and inconveniences, high prices, slow service, small quantity and lack of availability, but how often does the average person look in on his or herself to see if they are meeting the expectations that they have of others. A wise and great man once told this one that expectations that we have of ourselves must be twice as much as we have for other people. It is unfair and unjust to expect so much of others when giving little in our own actions with other people around us. Sadly in this modern day society, there are people who are doing just that, self-absorbed and motivated by celebrities and so-called “role models” who do the same. And there are many too people who suffer because of the fact.

As this one enters his last journey into the world of the academic, he does so with patience, gratitude and, above all, high expectations of himself……..but only of himself. Ultimately the only person that can satisfy this one IS himself, and the only person that can let this one down is himself. If this one were to expect satisfaction from anyone else, then he would automatically be expecting too much, and being unfair to those who are trying their hardest to do their best. This one must try to be content with what he is given and strive to produce to best, so that others may benefit. Only that can ensure that the outcome of this last journey is ultimately productive.

This one……I……will not ask you to follow my actions. I only ask that you consider them in your everyday lives, so that perhaps you can find there is reason for gratitude in your lives after all.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14158676/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14158676/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:43:25 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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...and THIS ONE is the sick man. It seems this one picked up a virus somewhere along the way. But in the halucinations from medication and nausea, this one became rather philisophical.

This one was under the care of his parents and sister the whole time that the virus struck, and through the vomiting, whining, complaining, and pain, they stood by this one to attend to his every need. In a few days this one must return to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, on a different island, far away from his beloved family. All this time, this one has had reason to be greatful, all this time this one has been blessed......but never said so. This one will say so now, that he is greatful for everything that his family has done for him, that he misses them already, that he loves them with all his heart, and that he does not know how he will survive without them.

Though this be the final semester of this one's schooling, it will proove to be the hardest of them all. Because this summer, it was made obvious to this one just how important family is. That if you have a family you must always cherish every moment with them no matter what. Never take a single moment with the ones you love forganted. Pass or fail, win or loose, when all is over, family can be the only thing that really ever counts. This one was always so busy with work during the summer, that he failed to make the important memories with the family that loves him. That is something that this one should have done from the start of summer.

So this one will end by saying this: Make a memory of everyday with every person important to you, for those are the memories that must last forever.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14037483/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/14037483/ Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:14:43 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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All too often we seem to loose sight of the miracles in life that are around us everyday. This one took notice of such neglected miracles this week.
Simply driving to work here on the island of Maui has become a very dangerous venture as the number of reckless drivers seem to increase everyday, as do the number of fatalities that ressult. This one could have very well been one of them at any point and time. Yet all the nasty drivers always missed this one on the road, by a few inches. This one came very close to having bad accidents on the road due to another person's neglegence on at least 10 different occasions. Yet this one is still here undamaged. That in itself is nothing short of a miracle.
Yet how many close calls have you had on the road or in other places where you simply shrugged off the miracle of still being alive, and went on about life taking that miracle forgranted? This one has been more than guilty of it. But no longer. This one is going to make it a point to be greatful everyday that he is still alive. For life as being so fragile can end so quickly. Caution and patience are not always enough.....somtimes a miracle is needed to keep you safe. And miracles are exactly what this one has recieved all week. So there will be gratitude on this one's part.
This one encourages you now to look hard at your life, and look for those things that you take forganted very hard, and see if in fact those unnoticable things, those common occurances, those tiny nessesities are in fact miracles that have been blessed on you. For if you can recognize them for what they are, then you have already become greatful for having them. And perhaps upon realizing that, you can come to appriciate the true value of life.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13868090/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13868090/ Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:41:19 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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For the few that follow the misadventures of this one, you may recall that sometime ago, this one was scammed out $300 by a playing bar girl sometime ago.......it happened again!

This one should have known better, but fell into the trap again. Partly it was the loneliness, partly it was the belief that people are good, partly it was her continuous compliments.....but in the end it was this one's stupidity and lack of fore sight that lead to the scamming occuring AGAIN!!!!!

This one needs soemthing positive to happen now. Something to take the sting away from this current calamity.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13698513/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13698513/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:11:23 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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....will have three of their pics linked here in this journal!!!! This one was one of several to comment on the journal by where if you commented you would have your pics displayed. But this is done on the condition that you do the same if you should have your pics linked to. That condition applies here as well. So The first 10 to comment will have their pics (that this one likes) linked to.

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(I love ALL her work, it's ALL outstanding, but these are by far her most detailed! )

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(Strange but captivating concepts in anthro-style art.....if I could just stop her plushie fetish! )

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(What can I say? He is my first fan artist! He made me actually look good! )

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Six slots avalable!!!!

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13534471/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13534471/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:56:57 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has taken notice of something rather interesting here on this site.

Whenever this one posts a picture with a theme in the anime realm, there are a rather large number of comments that are brought foward by his peers and whatchers. However, upon the posting of the more scientificly oriented pictures, or photographic ones, there are few comments to be had. This one can only speculate that this is due to a lack of intrest in such pictures.

This one will admit that in his younger days, around elementary school time, he fell in love with anime heroines from the "Unico", "Voltron", and "Transformers" series. This romance would later be rekindled by the revival of anime in the mid 90's such as "Salormoon", "Robotech", "Bubblegum Crisis", "Vampire Princess Miyu", "Gal Force" and "Ranma 1/2". And the love for all things anime, remains strong even now into this one's adulthood. But let us be realistic for a moment.

This one....I.....developed a taste for anime because I enjoyed the escape from reality that it provides. Indeed it seems that anything is possible in the realm of the Japanimation. One can fly to the clouds with Totoro, catch a shooting star with the Little Prince, fight alien invaders in an Eva, face off evil samurai with Kenshin, or hunt witches with the STNJ. But let us not forget that these are an escape from reality and not a substitute.

I may be out of line by saying this, but the lack of comments (and therefore intrest) on pics that I have posted that are NOT anime oriented, seems to stem from the lack on intrest in all things that are, in fact, more grounded in reality. This can likely reflect the current popular mindset that it is better to escape reality rather than to face it.

Indeed our world is in such turmoil, that fantasy seems the only solution to the problems that plauge us everyday. And indeed we are currently living in dark times. But does it do to live in fantasy while life itself passes around an by you? The answer to that question, nowadays, is what you choose it to be. Some people are content to live in a fantasy world, and many make a good living off of it. (Like the famous whore Paris Hilton).

But I....this one....choose a different path. You can choose the world of fantasy, to fly with Totoro, or in an Eva, or to ride a shooting star, and that is OK by this one. In fact there will be times where, if you look behind you, this one will be flying there with you, laughing, smiling and cheering. But the rest of the time, this one will not be there. He will be here, in reality, not smiling or cheering or even happy, but content to face the problems that real life provides. Even if you choose to ignore the problems of the real world, and live in a world of fantasy, those real life problems will still effect you. After all, even though real life provides problems, real life is still.....REAL!!!

This one will conclude by saying this: It is better to live the life that you have, than to dream it away for one that you don't.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13300638/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13300638/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:35:31 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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It has been awhile since this one wrote anything worthwhile. So this one will do so now.

This one has noticed in the course of the last few weeks (through visitors to the aqaurium in which this one is employed) that there are many different grades of people that are ever more out of touch with reality. Alot of wealthy visitors have passed through the park now and nearly all appear to be living in a blissful state of ignorance. A few noteable acceptions to this trend have been noticed though, and this one spoke to one of them yesterday.

This wealthy gentleman (and he really WAS a gentleman), said something quite profound to this one:

"Nothing can be concidered valuable unless the value of life is realized first."

This one then realized that speaking to this man was truley an honor, for he was one of the few that retained his soul in a world where most of us have lost ours.

In the wake of all things in that occur in the world today, the human race seems to have forgotten the very thing that makes life so important: Life itself! We have been desensitized to violence and suffering, and have come to ignore the true gifts in life that matter most, for worldly possesions that we are told are more valuable by commercials and celebs, never once taking into acount what we OURSELVES should think of as being valuable. An there in, lies the root of the problem.

We no longer seem to wish to think for ourlseves, but have others think for us. It is as if we wish our thoughts and souls were managed by someone else and that we have no responsibility over that which is truely and only ours. To realize this responsiblity is to retake possesion of the very soul that has come to be lost in amongst the sea of media and illusions, something that we MUST do.

This one closes on that note, regain your soul! Take back that which is rightfully yours, by thinking for yourself, and assuming responsibilty for what it is that YOU think is right. Regian touch with reality and realize that the value of life cannot be measured by the volume of dollars and cents, but by the fulfillment of your soul. Resume responsibilty for yourself. Take the blame when it is yours to take, and reap the rewards when (and only when) they are truely yours to reap. For only then can truely and fully appreciate why life is worth living....for the sake of living.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13146170/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/13146170/ Wed, 30 May 2007 02:20:52 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one needs to get on the ball and start drawing stuff. has offered a gift art and a request on her journal and this one has yet to even submit so much as a sketch! This one also needs access to a scanner (as the scanner this one normally uses is in storage for the summer). Don't expect anything profound for awhile, but this one will make the hardest effort to try and bring some quality pics.

And a special thank you to for her kindness to this one.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12996929/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12996929/ Fri, 18 May 2007 04:31:58 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Recently this one and discussed pictures of ourselves and whether or not it would be a good idea to post them here. This one is rather photophobic, due to being uncomfortable with his looks, and weight. Those things can be changed, of course, but do take time (and this one HAS been working on it). But how important is self image when all is said and done. For that matter, how much does anyone here care about what this one REALLY looks like.

If this one had his way he would be 155 lbs, a little muscular, and swave. Instead this one is closer to 170 lbs, scrawny armed, and nerdy looking. Even this one's shades and military garb cannot hide the ugliness. This one walks around the college campus and sees guys with their shirst off, with chiseled features and girls following them with their eyes. This one is never noticed in that way. Image may mean nothing at the end of the day (after all it's your personality that counts) but if you packaging is'nt attractive then your product won't sell so great. This one hates being 20 lbs overweight and nerdy, but it is what this one is.

Even though this one was encouraged to show a picture of himself, this one doubts that anyone would really wanna see what he looks like. At least not until the excess weight is worked off and some muscle is built up.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12857021/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12857021/ Sat, 05 May 2007 21:04:29 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Just a little something to clear the tagged journal, and to give you somethings to think about while this one is busy with finals. Most of these come from University of Hawaii Professors.

"Money is the root of all evil, but it's also the mother's milk of all politics."-- Keith Olbermann, Countdown, MSNBC

"The ultimate test of one's manhood is how often one can walk through a turnstyle sideways without screaming."-- Dr. Bob Paull, Plant Physiology, UH

"If you don't like where you are in life now, just take two steps to the right!"-- Dr. David Webb, Plant Anatomy, UH

"Why is it that students who tell me they would do anything to pass a course never do the only thing that I want them to do: STUDY!"-- Dr. John Stimson, Behavioral and Evolutional Zoology, UH

"I never understand how students get all unnerved by the sight of me eating raw seaweed in my algal demonstrations, but then never seem think twice about sticking their tounges in each other's mouths." -- Dr. Cilia Smith, Marine Botany, UH

"Growing the Fungus is easy, it's getting my wife to let me use the fridge to do it thats the hard part." -- Dr. George Wong, Mycology, UH

"We have alot of things growing in the Botany buildings, but our budget is'nt one of them." -- Dr. Alan Teramura, Ecophsyiology, Departmet Chair, UH

"Im used to having people fall asleep during my lectures, but when those people are the Board of Regents then I start to get a little worried." -- Dr. Sterling Keely,Systematics ,UH

"Whenever I want to punch some jerk in the face just I stop myself by remembering one very important thing..........my arthritis!"
-- Dr. Kim Bridges, Cognative Enthobotany and Systems Ecology, UH

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12773599/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12773599/ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:49:31 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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First off this one wants to apologize for the rather negative journal entry earlier. Twas the beer's fault! No really! Second apology must come in the form of no submissions for a while now. Alot of assignments. Finals loom close overhead and the end of the semester threatens to hit like a ton of bricks. But there are reasons to keep smiling and ther really ARE reasons to keep living. No matter what the beer says!

Ok ........anyway on to more important stuff, this one was just tagged. This tagged journal is brought to you by . So....here we go. (This is going to be looong and painful!)

TYPE YOUR FIRST NAME WITH YOUR:
1.)Fingers: Demosthenes (the "-101" is only becuase that name is already taken here. This one only shares his real name with people that are trustworthy.)
2.)Chin: ds
3.)One finger, eyes closed: demozetnnezx
4.)Elbow: dfcedm
5.)Nose: It's...to.....hard!!!!!!
6.)palm: demosthenes (Not bad huh!)

1.)list 4 fandoms you have.
- Ghost in the Shell SAC and 2nd Gig
- Witch Hunter Robin
- Vampire Miyu
- Full Metal Alchemist


2.)Have you ever slept in the back of a car?

- Yes, and had back problems the rest of the day.

3.)Have you recently dyed your hair/cut it?

- Standard issue buzz cut.

4.)List 4 people u look up to the most
- Mother and Father
- Amida Buddha
- All who work towards Peace


5.)How many pets do you own?

- Too many to mention by name. 1 Dog, 5 cats, 4 birds, 1 rabbit, 6 chinchillas, 4 turtles,

6.)Which do u perfer, white or black

- Black. (White stains too easy)

7.)Who is your most played character?

- Jak (Jak trilogy), Samanosuke Ackechi (Onimusha 1 and 3), Kratos (God of War 1 and 2)

8.)Choose one or the other, not both.
-being stuck on an island with your best friend
-being stuck on an island with 5 aquaintaces

- Better to be stuck on an island with a best friend.


9.)Name three aspects that tell you who you are.

- Curious, inqusitive, analytic

10.)If u could have a power, what would it be?

- Telekineisis, time freezing, or invisiblilty

11.)who was the last person u talked to?

- Roomate from New York, (nice guy)

12.)who was the last person u said "I love you" to?

- Mother

13.)write down the first 5 words that pop into your head:

- Sleep, study, home, tired, rest

14.)Whats one thing you wish you could do better?

- Where can this one begin. Managing daily stresses and memorization of the things that need to be memorized.....and there is so much more!

15.)Do you like the way you are?

- Momentarily anyway.

16.)choose, summer or winter.

- Winter

17.)choose rain or snow.

-Rain

18.)water or ice?

- Water

19.)List two odd things about yourself
- This one enjoys the night time and, as a ressult, has a hard time sleeping at night, but has no problem sleeping in the day.
- This one sleeps with the pillow OVER his head.

20.)Now tagg... ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12687539/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12687539/ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:10:50 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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The title says it all........a letter of repremand from work, rejected by a girl whom this one had a crush on not but 5 hours ago, just got a bad grade via e-mail from botany class for a lab quiz.............this one is truely a loser............if not for beer and other assorted booze there would be no purpose to keep living............this one needs......something positive for a change in life......anything .....please........ANYTHING!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12638530/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12638530/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:31:24 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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As details of the horrific events on the Virgina Tech Campus continue to come forth, as a whole nation seems to morn for the loss of 32 innocent lives, this one comes to the realization that the need to try and pick up the pieces and stand up once again. As hard as it may seem to do so, especially now, that is the one thing that MUST be done. Difficult, yes, impossible, no.

All the things that are needed to do this will come in time. And time is what the students of the Virgina Tach Campus need more than anything right now. Though the media wants to grill the survivors for information of the tragedy, this one wishes that they would only be left alone. Left alone to grieve, left alone to heal, just left alone. This one hopes that they will be able to find the time for themselves to do that.

This one will close this journal entry with a simple statement and wish to those who have been effected by this life changing event:
"Strength, peace and love be unto you."

Namu Amida Butsu

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12475393/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12475393/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:32:08 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This was a day of much trial. An exam took place and this one fears poor performace. Particularly because the material given to study the exam was itself of poor quality and the exam itself, far too vauge. This one can make all the excuses in the world as to why this one is blameless.......poor planning on the instructors part, not enough time to study, interferance from other classes......the fact does not change that the exam was still taken with poor performance.

As this one returned to the dorms, dejected, frustrated and tired, a strange and wonderful thing happened. A rainbow appeared, brilliant and clear, in the afternoon sky. Strange that there was no rain to cause the rainbow. It just appeared seemingly out of no where. This one's family has always felt that rainbows are the incarnation of this one's grandmother, who passed away only a little while ago. It was as if she had returned for a visit to sooth the pain and calm the agnst that was plauging this one at that very moment. One little miracle.... then another.

As this one approached the dorms, the old groundskeeper lady, who grows flowers at the dorms (you may remember her from a previous journal), saw this one and, without a word of inqury as to this one's long face, handed three of her famous gardienas and a single white butterfly ginger flower. She said she thought this one could use it. This one's greatest thanks went to her, for she was right, it was greatly needed.

So now this one sits at his desk, still admiring a beautiful rainbow, only now fading, and with the fragrance of sweet flowers filling the room. Suddenly, despite the defeats and dissapointments of the day, this one feel as if he could rise again. Just as the old groundskeeper came back from her defeat of her distroyed flowers, this one feels he could too. And that is what she was probably trying to say, and what grandmother was trying to show this one. And that is the message this one will now pass on to you.....

......As long as you are alive, there are still reasons to be happy.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12383139/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12383139/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:17:48 PDT =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Computers have never been much of a forte for this one. In fact when it comes to the world of the cyberized this one is far from being tech savy. So when the computer that this one owns crashed to near non-functionality, the proper course of actions, at the time, seemd to be rolling on the ground whilst having a crying fit. However this one's parents, much more wisely, kept calm and took action. Through their incredible generosity....this one has a BRAND NEW PC/TABLET!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

This one has since tested out the function and applications that the tablet has to offer and the ressults have been nothing short of incredible. This one is truely in debt to his parents for EVERYTHING that they have done, but especially for this. Expect to see some new pics post soon!

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12072731/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12072731/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:00:30 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Warning: A Ranting Journal

The Walter Reed scandal has made the news.....mostly. This one has been keepig tabs on the progress of the story since the disgusting conditions of the out patient process in the US military health care system first surfaced. And this one has taken special notice of HOW it was covered.

While many credible news sources, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, The Washington Post, New York Times, etc have given significant coverage of the story, certain news sources (which will remain unamed) have either down played or ignored entirely. This one questioned why.........and discovered that these news agencies that have failed to report on the scandal, are neoconservative republican endorsed in some manner.

This one stomach turns (literally) to think that the powerful, rich, coorporate controlled government who sent the bravest men and women into a vanity war for an incompitent administration, would then degrade these people, once they have been combat mutilated in substandard conditions, while simultaneously saying that anyone who opposes this war is "not supporting the troops." That is the hypocracy. But what then enrages this one, is the fact that the media outlets that are controlled by the neoconservatives (in whatever forms) are now trying to down play, ignore or even cover up this dispecable situation.

The only word that this one can think of to describe the indiviuals that have made this situation happen....."traitors"!!!!!! Worse than terrorists, worse than insurgeants, worse than enemy powers, worse even than the criminals that prowl the streets, the powerful people who are looking to to only improve their own images, carreers and finacial standings, are using the lives of the soldiers, marines, naval personel and airmen as expendable tools to do so, then disguarding them after they are no longer of use. "Disgusting" is the word to describe the neoconservative media that tried to cover this up, but "traitor" is the only appropriate word to describe those in power that have allowed this to happen.

This one can only look on in sorrow, disbelief, and disgust as the scandal unfolds. But now this ones eyes sees, through the tears, that the powerful, the rich, the infulentual......only are where they are by using those beneath them as a means to get to the top of the social mountain. Those wounded military personel who now have lost limbs, mental health or worse, mean nothing to the powerful, rich and the influentual. Those wounded heros....are in fact victims of the powerful.

The powerful may have wealth and influence, but honor, loyalty, and heroism is one thing that they will never have.

This one now ends this rant to salute those who have given up everything for this country, even if it only was to ultimately serve the powerful, to salute the bravery, honor, loyalty and heroism of those men and women of our military. For even though they are the ones that bare the scars, the strain and the fear that are the price of freedom, genuine admeration is one thing they will also have. Something the wealthy elites will never have.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12018196/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/12018196/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:55:25 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one needs to apologize for not posting any art for awhile. Currently this one's computer is on it's way out. Starting to crash every 45 minutes. So time on the computer has to be limited to studying and other low end operations. Trying to extend the computers life till about spring break.

In addition, this one is sick too. Flu from the feel of it. This one has now missed a week of important classes because of it and now fears that his grades will suffer. This one has been trying to keep up with classes via e-mail, but you cannot substitute your actual presence in class.

So this one apologizes for everything and hopes that, once the flu is gone, that he can correct things in the future.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11903814/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11903814/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:08:27 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has always had an intrest in the natural world. Sunsets, rainbows, cloud formations....all have an inherent beauty that humans can only dare attempt to mimic with the mediums of art, but always fail to reproduce. However, every once in a while, there are such rare events within nature that occur, that they stand a level above the miracles that we take forgranted every day.

This one was witness to one such rare even this evening. As the moons blue light came down from the sky, emerging from a passing rain cloud, the resulting drops of rain were illuminated like royal blue crystals, a chandilier of blue light slowly drifting to earth. And then this one felt the cold, yet soothing touch of the crystal droplets upon his face and neck. It was as if the hard day that was experienced was being softened, the filth accumilated by the days labors cleansed, the wound left by the days hardships healed and the pain left by the days dissapointments soothed. It was as if nature had seen the suffering of the hard day and brought forth an offering of reconcilation, a chance to start over. This one is fortunate to have experienced the miracle blue rain when it occured. It was as if the rain were intended only for this one alone.

Some would say rain is rain and to romanticize it is going to far.....perhaps this is a sign that we do not go far enough in this day and age of simulated joys and artifical wonders. Perhaps it is time to return to the ways that brought forth myth and wonder at things that the human race has only the faintest of understanding.

So this one challenges you, whoever reads this journal, to look for your own Blue Rain, to find your own miracles, to see what is invisible yet in plain sight. For may....no...you WILL, often find that the greatest of joys in the entire world, the ones that we have eternally saught for happiness, are the ones that were always there in front of us to begin with.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11823725/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11823725/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:02:44 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love?

Well Valentines Day is here......and this one is just about sick of it already. Thank the gods it's almost over. All day all that can be seen is big red heart shaped baloons, love cards, pink wrappered candy, fuzzy teddy bears, bouquets of roses, etc etc etc........all laughing at this one mocking his singleness........and rubbing this one's face in it as well.

Heck, today in the Library of Science this one walked by a cubical desk and witnessed a couple liplocked in passion over a big frilly laced dozen roses. Those 2 had their tounges so far down each other throats this one thought they were going to digest each other. This one kept quiet, but wanted to yell "Get a room.....and don't come out of it!" This one is not alone either.

This one has heard comments from members of his family who are single.....saying pretty much the same thing. It aint fair for those who are alone to have what is not theirs dangled in front of their faces like some spoiled rich kid showing of his new bike to the poverty stricken kids. And that is sorta the case here. It does'nt matter how much money you have, how educated you are, or how high a position you are in, without love you are pretty poor indeed.

But thankfully love comes from other places besides boyfriend/girlfriend sources. Family, friends, even pets give you love. And it is a wonderful thing indeed. That is why this one is happy to be going home tommorow. When at college, this one is alone, but back home, there is a warm house and a loving family waiting. There this one....I.... am truely the richest person in the world. Family, friends and yes...pets, wait for me there.

So my trip home is the greatest Valentines gift of them all. It is a trip that will bring me the riches of my family, my peers and associates, the animals that are always happy to see me no matter what. And that is a feeling greater than any cards, candy, roses or any other coorperate packaged, factory line produced, ad agency pushed item could ever bring. So I guess I end out coming ahead after all.

Because while everyone is saying "Happy Valentines Day" now, tommorow I will be saying "It's so good to be home."

Edit note: About 10 minutes after this journal was posted, this one recieved a white rose from one of his cooworkers. It was a much needed gesture that made this one feel a little better. He was giving roses out to all the ladies, but knew that this one has no women. So he fugured I could use it. Looks like this one owes that guy a beer. as was said earlier, it all comes from friends and family.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11752670/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11752670/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:46:05 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has noticed the large amount of Valentine's Day decorum present around campus as of late. If there is one place for love to blossom it is here on campus. Young adults just getting into the worl and finding each other. Love and affection are as natural on a college campus as exams and parties. And is'nt strange, at this point in our lives we find that feelings and desires for love are at their strongest.

This one.......is longing for that this year more than ever. Strange....this one has never paid much mind towards the couples on campus, or Valentines day in all these years of being alone. But something about this year.....makes this one realize just how important affection and love really are, and how much this one wishes he had someone to call his valentine.

But this one remains grateful.....for the affection of friends, family and aquaintances. While it may not be love as a couple would enjoy, it is still love. And this one is grateful to everyone that has shown appreciation, towards him. And gratitude, is the way that this one wishes to return the affection shown to him by all his friends and whatchers here on devart....all of you.....thank you so much for you support through your comments and conversations. This one may not have a girlfriend, but because of you this one is not alone, thank you all.

With that thought,

Happy Valentine's Day.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11584598/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11584598/ Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:55:39 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one had an interesting day Thursday. Upon awakening in the morning for classes this one noticed Air Force ROTC in the baseball stadium across from the dorms demonstrating manuvers. As this one lives on the 14th story, this one had a full view out of the dormroom window of the action.

However, while observing these impressive manuvers, a bee flew in and landed on this one's nose. The instinctual reaction, of course, was to swipe at the bee. The bee flew off.....as did the $80 sunglass clip ons that this one wears on his perscription glasses. The clip ons fell 14 stories to the ground!

This one ran out to the ground floor to retrieve the clip ons, all the while fearing they had been crushed by a car or someone walking by........but they had been saved! And the person that saved them? The old lady who this one wrote about in his previous journal.

Despite the terrible things that had happened a few nights ago, she returned to work and was determined to restore the landscaping that had been distroyed by the drunken fools of the previous two nights. And this time she has a brilliant plan. Rather than plant Gardenias, which are fragile and hard to grow......she is planting Natal Plum!

If you don't know what Natal Plum is, it looks alot like Gardenias with big beautiful white flowers and bright red fruits........and hard sharp thorns over and inch and a half long!!!!!! She stated then that she would like to see those drunken fools try to pull out THOSE plants.....they are very hardy and are so thorny that they are used as a security measure by many companies. Plant that infront of a ground floor window and no one can get in without being sliced and diced. Check it out here. [link]
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This one tells this story with purpose, just as the previous one was told. The old lady is very much a flower herself, it does'nt matter how low she was cut, or how deep she was buried, like a hardy plant she grew back, and with a VENGANCE!!!!! Remember the lesson she has taught by her actions. Even when you are cut down to your lowest, even if you have been pushed down the deepest hole......GROW BACK!!!!!!!

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11526148/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11526148/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:28:43 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has oft wondered why, in an institution of supposed higher education, such ingorance and disrespect is rampant. You can give any reason that comes to mind and be correct, but the reasons for it are no longer relevant when that ignorance and disrespect turns distructive. All that matters after that is the suffering brought one by the act of disrespect. This one was witness to such suffer tonight.

As this one suffers from body aches lately, walking about the dorms at night to releave the pain has become a constant habit. This particular evening this one saw a group drunken college boys kicking over a number of Gardenia bushes planted nearby the dorms. Breaking branches, uprooting whole plants and then throwing them around like footballs, these fools distroyed the Gardenia bushes, flowers and all, in a matter of minutes. This one went and tried to repair what he could, but the plants had been completely and savagely distroyed.

When this one returned, about ten minutes after the distruction of the plants, there was a senoir citizen there, in tears over the distroyed flowers. This one recognized her as one of the hardworking janitors who, as she later told this one, had spent a month nuturing those flowers to the beauty that they once were. All this one could do was put his arm around the heartbroken old lady and escort her to a nearby bench. This one bought her a hot tea and tried to console her. It seemed as if she had just lost a dear pet or a cherished family possesion. All at the hands of ingorant and disrespectful (DRUNK) students, who probably had no regard for any of the work that had been put into making the flowers bloom, nor the fact that it had been ultimately done for THEIR sake.

It seems bad enough that the old womans flowers were distroyed, but even worse when one takes into account the fact that the whole reason she grew those flowers was to make the dorms that those drunks live in beautiful. It was as if a gift had been ripped up and thrown right back into the face of the giver.

This one tells this sad story with purpose. You may think that your actions, however small and seemingly harmless, are insignificant, but in truth they could have a profoundly negative impact on someone or something else. Those drunken fools may have thought that they were just having a moment of fun, but it ressulted in them distroying something beautiful, and worse yet the spirit of a kind person. Indeed, the old woman spoke of simply quiting her job as a groundskeeper for the University for this reason. In turn all the students on campus will no longer be able to enjoy the flowers of a kind hearted person. All from the actions of a small few who were ignorant and distructive.

This one begs all who reads this journal: PLEASE be aware of EVERYTHING you do and take NO action forgranted, becuase even the smallest action can have the most profound impact.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11525189/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11525189/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:15:00 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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It has been a VERY long time since anyone has been added to my whatch list. I have just added 2 new friends.

First I would like to welcome to the Conclave of Prophets under the title "Summoner of Color" as she has shown extreme mastery and skill with the ever difficult-to-use copic markers. In addition to her skill with the copics she has an incredible eye for detail and has incorperated a great deal of it into her pictures. Congratulations!!!!!!!

Next I want to extend a warm welcome to to the Tribunal of the Following as its newest member. I bestow upon her the title of "Lady of the Iconic" as she has produced many intresting and beautiful pics of avatar and iconic quality. She is a real college mate of mine and it is wonderful to have her in the Tribunal!

Both of these fine artists are entitled to, and will have, fanarts made of them and a official position in their respective groups. Everyone be sure to check out their webpages!!!!!

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11429970/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11429970/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:12:57 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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This one has all too often been confronted by religious fanatics and non-tolerant individuals of the choice of Buddhism for a religion. It happened again yesterday. Upon walking through the mall, in search of a desk fan (which was never found) this one was confronted by a college aged girl and guy holding Bibles and passing out fliers for some "Born-again-christian" preacher that was to preach in town.

This one politely declined, and gave being a Buddhist as the reason (dumb move). This ressulted in a hail storm of accusations of hethanism, worship of the devil, etc. etc. etc. which ressulted in this one simply turning around and walking away. They kept asking why this one is Buddhsit by not giving any oppertunity for an answer. But if this one must give reason for the choice made to be a Buddhist, then this one will give it now.

This one.....I.....chose to be a Buddhist for a single reason. The grounding principals of peace. The christians that have tried continuously to force their religion down my throat, have stated, in loose terms, that any worship of a religion other than Christianity is is the work of the devil and is evil by any standard. So the grounding pricipals of peace that Buddhism is founded is evil?

Yesterday I was told by the pair of "Born-agians" that the Buddha I worship is the biggest hypocrite of all. Funny, becuase if memory serves me well, then some of the most "evil" actions to the Christian believers (rape, drug use, pedophilia and homosexuality) have been caused by leaders of their own religion. I don't believe that they are all like that, but all I see (in the accusations hurled at me) is an inabilty to tolerate anything that is not what they agree with.

When I first joined the Jodo-shu sect of Buddhism, I was not only welcomed with open arms, but told that tolerance of other ideas was not only welcome, but nessesary for humans to be truely happy in the world. Therefore, if I was to be a Buddhist, I was told (by my Sensei) that I would have to respect all other religions as well. And not just a tolerable respect either, but a deep abiding respect. Becuase religion is what people put their hearts and souls into, because religion ultimately shapes who a person is. As a Buddhist, Sensei said that I HAD to respect, appriciate and admire that fact. And, so long as I did, that the respect I showed would be returned eight fold. And that would then lead to the peace revered by the Buddhist religion. However it seems that someone forgot to tell those two fanatics in the mall about that.

I am by NO means saying Christianity is a bad thing, after all my family is Christian (and they not only supported my choice of Buddism, but appluaded me for it as well), I am only saying that my religion has taught me one thing that all others seem to have forgotten: respect. Respect for everything in the world and appreciation for what the world is.

The world is beautiful BECAUSE we are all different. Different races, ideas, beliefs, cultures.......our differences are what make us beautiful. And that beauty is what makes us happy. So long as each of us remains different, remains individual and therefore remain beautiful we as a people can then be happy. And as long as people are happy there is peace in the world. So they that would accuse and degrade ANYONE who is satisfied with being different, are they that threaten to distroy all peace in the world.

And as a Buddhist that is something that I dread the most, becuase a Buddhist's foremost belief, the cause for which he/she stands, his/her whole purpose for being.....is peace.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11383434/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11383434/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:43:26 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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Hoah boy. As soon as this one got back to college the idiotic actions began....and for once it WAS'NT the students that were doing it.

This one will skip the details and spare you the ranting and raving. All that needs to be said is the homesickness and missing of the family is very strong right now. Sleep is difficult because there is no security in knowing that family is in the next room. Also there is little quiet to be had in the dormatories at the moment. Particularly in the lower apartments where girlfriend/boyfriend couples are.....uh...getting together again. Oh the sweet sounds of love.......tell em to shut up!

Now that this one has a 3 day weekend, perhaps a little more art will get done and there will be some nice ones to be shown. This one has a pic in the works that is to be a belated Christmas present for a dear friend. Hopefully she will like it.

This one concludes with this thought: "Even if the action you take is regretful, at least there will be no regret in not taking the action."

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101 http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11282653/ http://Demosthenes-101.deviantart.com/journal/11282653/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:56:25 PST =====The Realms of This Page=====
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As we enter the new year, I hear alot of people making resolutions of what they will and will not do. Some people say that they will resolve to be healthier, others resolve to work harder, or set more goals or not set so many or whatever. And everybody knows that when all is said and done only about one of those resolutions will ever be realized IF any effort is made.

I think that ultimately what this means is that the resolutions that are being made, are resolutions to be something that we are not. And to actually accomplish these resolutions means that you have changed the person that you are. This sounds simple enough, but the truth is to change any aspect of your life is to change who you are as a person entirely. Even the smallest change will mean that you are no longer the person that you used to be before the change.....you are no longer YOU. This could be good, bad or neutral depending on your circumstances, but I think that it reveals something intresting.

Resolutions are hardly ever accomplished in the year because people don't really want to change who they are. Changing yourself into something that you may not be sure is a good thing or a bad thing is in fact a scary and difficult process, even if you know the outcome is for the better. We do not want to loose who we are, or what we are, even if what we are is something bad.

This year, 2007, I have a resolution that will not fail. I resolve to stay the way I have always been. To keep myself as I am becuase I like what I am even if other people do not. I will continue to live and to let live even if those I let live do not do things I like, because they are happy with who they are and what they do. I resolve to let other exist so that I may continue to exist as well.

Let my heart tell me what is right, let my soul show me where it is, let my mind tell me how to get there. ]]> ~Demosthenes-101