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                <title>College</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:34:31 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So I'm at college.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Hmm</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:33:31 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So I've realized that I don't want to go to college. <br /><br />But I have to.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Devious Journal Entry</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 18:27:08 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Somedays I am compelled by an overwhelming urge to fill a backpack and walk out my door, if only to see where I will end up. <br /><br />I have an urge to travel, to wherever my feet will take me. <br /><br />Yet I know that there are so many things that tie me down. But I know also that these things that tie me down make me want to go. <br /><br />This summer, I've got to travel. All I need now is time. <br /><br />And some tough shoes.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Anime taking over DA?</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:57:51 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Perhaps. <br />
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But I just posted this response to that declaraction. And I think it's a good lesson, so here it is:<br />
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I do agree (quite strongly) that there are disadvantages to anime. And they are many, and they are destructive. If you only imitate, you can't improve, and you're unoriginal. Because of this, I know, anime is many art teachers' nightmare. <br />
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However, I have to say that anime, like all things, is what you make of it. If you take the style and incorporate it into your own, or make it your own, some of the work can be very unique, and very well done.<br />
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Personally, I can tell whether a piece of 'anime' artwork was done by a skilled artist, or if the person is just using the style to compensate for their skills. And almost always the skilled artist doesn't JUST draw anime. They take from all styles and from there invent their own. Take Masashi Kishimoto, the mangaka behind the infamous Naruto. He can draw wonderful realistic art, as well. <br />
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<b>So really the problem isn't so much the style itself, as the susceptability of the style to be adopted by people who lack their own.</b><br />
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Many people jump headlong into it, and skip over the basics of art, such as anatomy. Then they don't progress. <b>Before Picasso could do cubism, he had to prove that he could do realism. Before you can do anime, you have to prove that you can do the basics. </b><br />
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So to everyone who ONLY draws anime, I strongly suggest expanding your horizons. Don't forget that there are other styles out there that might better compliment your skills. Make things your own. Remember, all of the greatest 'anime' artists out there are easily identifiable by their unique styles. And I guarantee it, they've all mastered the basics. There's absolutely nothing wrong with anime if you use it correctly. <br />
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Just my two cents.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>&amp;#26085;&amp;#26412;</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:39:13 PST</pubDate>
                
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                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Another art show!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 18:54:51 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Ya'll should go see my new art piece at Open Book, on 1011 Washington Ave. It's outside the Loft! Me and the other By Design students just had our big exhibition last Saturday, and all our work is on display. So check it out! <br />
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FOLLOW THIS LINK: <br />
<a href="http://www.mnbookarts.org/programs/currentteenexhibition.html">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>ART SHOW!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:28:40 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So, I know I've disappeared for awhile. HOWEVER, I have been working. Last spring I was in a program at MCBA (Minnesota Center for Book Arts) called By Design (Intro). It's a teen arts program, focusing on, what else, book arts. This Fall, I joined the advanced session of By Design, and so for 10 weeks I've been working on my project: an embossed, leather bound, wire-edge binding book. Me and the other five By Design students just finished installing our pieces and setting up the gallery for our exhibition which is. . . FRIDAY, DEC. 8th at MCBA on 1011 Washington (it'll start at 6). If anyone wants to come, you're more than welcome. <br />
     Unfortunately, I forgot to take the photographs that I would otherwise have posted here. My piece will remain on display in the gallery for a month or two, so, I'll have to wait till then (but you could go see it yourself, *hint, hint*). HOWEVER, on Monday, Dec. 11th, some time between 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Fox 9 news will be airing a couple short two minute segments on the show. My piece is a teaser. So check that out if you're an early riser! ^_^<br />
 ***EDIT*** The MCBA By Design site is up and running! There's a picture of my book (though it doesn't show the covers. . . *frown*) and also a description, with quotes from my artist statement. Don't forget to look at the other five students' works! Check 'em out by following the link! <br />
<a href="http://www.mnbookarts.org/programs/currentteenexhibition.html">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Trees</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:49:17 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm basically the best tree climber in the world. . . proven fact. Lol. . . Well, maybe not the best. Just got back from camping.<br />
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P.S. This new DA confuses me! I can't find anything! Heh.<br />
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GO SEE AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH!!! Learn about the future of your planet. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Cabin</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:49:24 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Just got back from a week up north at the cabin. I wish I was still there, with my cousins. The weather was beautiful, and I had my permit, so I got to drive a bit. Not that I really want a car of my own. I'm getting my license out of obligation, because I'm sure I'll need it and it wouldn't be much fun to need it and not have it. Anyways, I got to swim in the lake and the water was excellent. I'm a better swimmer than I thought, because I didn't drown. ^^ I had many intelligent conversations with my cousins, and it's always a blast to get together with them, more so at a place we can all call our own. <br />
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GO SEE AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH!!! Learn about the future of your planet. ]]></description>
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                <title>Future</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 23:56:00 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ GO SEE AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH!!! Learn about the future of your planet. <br />
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Please?? O_o ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Mori no Ike!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:53:59 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay, so my first day of Japanese camp at Concordia Language Villages' Mori No Ike is on Monday. I've gone there every year for like . . . well, this is my fourth year. It's always tons of fun, 'cept this year, my friends are all off in foreign countries and I'm left to go to camp alone. . . yeah. One friend actually went to JAPAN, another to FRANCE. I'm very worried about being at camp alone. I'm incredibly shy, which makes it hard to meet new people, especially if I don't know ANYONE. The other big problem is that I'm missing my last two soccer games (one is on Monday, the first day of camp, then on the following Wednesday. What luck.) Worse yet, we might have an opportunity to go to district, and, you guessed it, I'll be at camp. My team plays most of its games down, because we've mysteriously lost a number of players, so with me gone too, it's making things rough.  And to throw another stick into this flaming flagration of frustration, my art opening, which is on July 1st at the Soap Factory (put together by the WACTAC group, from the Walker Art Center) is also while I'm gone. Poo. <br />
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What should I do? I have no clue. <br />
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That rhymes. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Almost 500</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:33:31 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ As usual, every time there are another 100 pageviews, I'll offer. . . well, in this case I'll offer the 500th viewer some artwork, of their choice! Yup, yup. I'd like it if you could give me a screenshot of 500 for proof, but if you're like me and don't know how to do that, honesty is the key. Hey. . . and maybe no one will even notice? o.O I've got 494 now, I'll wait and see. ^___^<br />
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P.S. Itamiassassian, I haven't forgetten you! I've got that piece I did of your character. . . just gotta scan it. Yayy! I totally forgot about it. . . heh. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Grades</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:05:00 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay, so tell me, how is it even possible that I have A's in all my classes and then a D in math? C'mon. <br />
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-EDIT- On a recent high note, however, my soccer team won our game, 4 to 3. Yaaay. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Devious Journal Entry</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2006 17:36:20 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ SoooOOOooo close to the end of the school year. Woo! ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Tagged? ^_^</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 15:20:34 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ [EDIT] Hehe, 400 pageviews, yaay. *******<br />
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Ahhh! I've been tagged. . . good thing it's not freeze tag. Lol. Okay, here goes:<br />
1.) I'm incredibly shy.<br />
2.) Bright sunlight makes me sneeze. (Even tho' I love the sun)<br />
3.) When I was little, I was mistaken for an Eskimo child. <br />
4.) I can fake fall like mad. (I got a scar from learning it, though. . . rugburn, how lame 0.O)<br />
5.) I can draw with my left hand, but not write.<br />
6.) My favorite sensation in the world is the wind.<br />
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 ** And here's my bonus weird fact: My ankles crack approximately six times every time I go down the stairs. Bah! I'm only 16, too!<br />
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 *** RULES, as taken from ~taylor12345<br />
"The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things about yourself" and people who get tagged need to write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things as well as state this rule clearly.<br />
In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names.<br />
Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours." ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Huelga!!?</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:21:32 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I have heard that there is a proposed strike to take place on Monday, by immigrants in the U.S. ? First off, I wish there were some way around a strike, but honestly, if it happens, what an impact it will make. So, I am in support of it, and its causes. I also think you all should read Viggo Mortensen's response to the current issue of 'illegal aliens' in the U.S. ( <a href="http://www.percevalpress.com/home.html">[link]</a> ). I agree, for the most part, with his reaction. Personally, I don't understand why people make such a big deal about so called 'illegal aliens.' I don't think anybody realizes the huge impact their hard work has on the U.S. economy; they deserve respect. Just because someone's not a 'citizen' of the U.S., why shouldn't they enjoy the same rights? We're all people! And who is Bush to say who is or isn't an "american." We're all immigrants to this country, and the only one's who truly have any claim to this land are Native Americans. So he's just being a hypocrit. Check out, for more information: <a href="http://www.adaywithoutamexican.com/">[link]</a> <br />
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And now, the second issue that I would like to address is global warming, again. For my english class this year, I had to write a persuasive essay. I immedietly jumped at the opportunity to write an essay about this daunting issue. I mean, I've posted about it before, but I still don't think the population in general is taking it seriously. I was thinking about posting my essay. I think I will. . . once I dig up the file. Hopefully, people will read it. . .  This is one of those times where I really wish I was famous, just so I could effectively spread awareness. *sighs* Because at this rate, I'm afraid I really won't be informing too many people. Hopefully this week I'll be distributing my essay (in large amounts) at coffee shops in the area. . . if they'll let me.  o.O ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>español, yo!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:09:16 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Buuueeenno. . . no puedo leer más sobre acueductos para . . . mucho tiempo.  Sin embargo, todavía me encantan los acueductos (tan impresionante, no?), pero acabo de pintar mi dibujo del acueducto de Segovia. Tantos ladrillos. . . mi lapiz duele mis manos . . . ^^  Es para un proyecto de escuela . . . pero tal vez debo ponerla aquí?  <br />
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(por cierto, no hablo lo mejor español . . . pero, estuve pensando que sería bien si yo hablara menos en inglés, y más en español. Así, por favor, díganme ustedes si tengo errores. . . ^__^) ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Global Warming</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:40:46 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I've just found a site that pulls at my heartstrings. It's <a href="http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/">[link]</a>   It's an online march on Washington about global warming. Check it out. Yes, I know this seems a little dramatic, but this is how I feel, and I feel that I should spread (more) awareness. Why do I march?: <br />
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The world is getting warming, and some choose to ignore it. It can't be ignored, it's all around us. I'm tired of people only taking action when something directly effects them. Even if the impact of global warming has not yet reached you, without a doubt it will. Humans are not the only living things in this world, and we have no right to destroy it. There's an opportunity to prevent further damage, why anyone would pass it up is beyond me. I live in Minnesota, and I can see the damage right in front of me. For years I've been watching as global warming crept its way into my life. I've been preaching the facts and hoping people will listen. When I was six and seven, feet of snow would blanket the ground, and stay all winter. There was always snow at christmas time, it always dropped below zero, and there was no reason to worry about thin ice. Now, I couldn't even go ice skating in mid-January because the ice was so thin, because the weather was so warm. I haven't been able to sled, play hockey, or admire nature's way of refreshing the world. It RAINED in DECEMBER. It makes me sick, when people comment "what a wonderful day, it's so warm. I wish we had more days like this," during the winter, during months that should be -20 degrees. Well, those people will get their wish if globing warming continues, if no one takes action. Now that I'm sixteen, I feel like it's my duty to do something about it, to join the others fighting to save the world, even if the only impact I have is through this statement. I complain about it being warm, while others complain about the cold. My heart aches when I walk through the mud that should be snow and ice, when I hear the dripping sounds around me, or notice that the trees have been fooled into budding three months early. There are bigger things at stake here than the lack of ice for ice-skating and snow for sledding. The world is melting. Animals are dying, plants are dying, the ocean is warming and rising, and the climate is indelibly changed. It's obvious that, even were global warming some part of a 'natural cycle,' humans have increased that rate triple fold. If we're causing it, then what's preventing us from stopping it?! I beseech the world and all the people in it, open your eyes. I march for the earth. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Brokeback Mountain</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2006 15:44:05 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I FINALLY saw Brokeback Mountain, and my gosh, it was amazing. One of my favorite movies, ever. Truly. I despise romance movies with all my heart, but there was so much more to this one than romance. It was so sad, and artistic and, well. . . wonderful. The way it was shot, the scenery, the acting, it all seemed so real. I'm so glad that a movie like this can be made, and it was groundbreaking. I'm going to buy the DVD when it comes out, for sure. It deserves all the awards it gets, more even. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>200</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:27:54 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Eh. . . well, now I DO have 200 pageviews. That makes me even happier. . . I'll still do a request, even if you're not the 200th, I suppose, because I guess it's on 201. *shrugs* ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Almost 200 pageviews</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:36:53 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Wow. . . I mean, 200 pageviews isn't very much, but still, I'm happy. I'm at 199 right now. If you are the 200th one, though, and you tell me, I'd be happy to do a request or something for you. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/w00t.gif" width="23" height="23" alt=":w00t:" title="w00t!" /> ]]></description>
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                <title>D.C. II</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:53:09 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I got home from D.C. on Wednesday. . . so two days ago. I realized that I like flying during the day much more than at night. . . I think. It was just amazing when the plane took off. We had to fly through some massive clouds. I can't even begin to describe it, and I hope I never forget it. It was like a whole different world! The giant cumulonimbus (<- - - I'm pretty sure that's what they were, maybe not. . . ) they were like giant mountains in the sky. There were dips and valleys, and peaks, everything. Wisps of nimbus (I think) whisked past, and the wings of the plane glided through it all like the sharpest knives. But it was all white, with blue above and below. The sun on the clouds made them the purest white I've ever seen. It makes me want to be a pilot, just to be able to see that for a job. . . they probably just get used to it. I'd be very sad if the sensation ever wore off, though. . .  <br />
Being in D.C. itself was a wonderful experience. I was only there for five days, which isn't nearly long enough, but I saw and absorbed so much. Everywhere I looked there was some memorial or historical significance. I took a moonlight tour, and learned even more. It stopped at the FDR, Vietnam, WWII, WWI, Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, Erojima(?), and Black Wall memorials (I'm sure I'm forgetting like fifty). And goodness, all the buildings had pillars, which fascinated me. I saw the FBI building, Archives building, the Smithsonian's Natural History, American History, American Indian and Air and Space Museums as well as the Freer Art Gallery and the Holocaust museum. The hotel was literally three blocks from the American Indian Musuem, which was just wonderful. I spent most of a day in there, and wanted to stay a week longer. Each museum really did take most of a day, I suppose. I even went on a flight simulator in the Air and Space museum, the only problem was that someone had left coins in it. There were a whole bunch and they kept flying and flinging around while the simulator was spinning. It was like I was being fired on. Ah. . . there's so much I didn't get to see, though! I enjoyed the trip so much. . . I didn't want to leave. Going back to school on Thursday was very depressing, because I felt like I should have been walking down the streets of D.C. instead of the hallways. I'll have to go back. I'm determined to. I love traveling so much, and it's one of my goals in life to get to as many places as I possibly can to learn as much as I can. Plus I love flying, so even one a long flight, I can't imagine getting bored with looking out the window. . . . (that's what I did basically the whole flight.) Hah. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Washington, D.C.</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:33:50 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Woa, so I just landed in D.C. about 3 hours ago. I found out that I love flying (except that my ears pop terribly). The whole feeling of momentum and everything. I think I'd like flying better if it wasn't in an airplane, so I could feel the wind on my skin and all. But even so, I enjoyed it very much. The flight was after the sun had set, so everything was dark except for the city lights below. I remember, they formed all sorts of patterns as they blinked and flashed. I particularly liked landing, that little jolt you feel as you hit the ground and the speed that suddenly lets up just before that. Anyways, I hope to take a lot of pictures. <br />
I'm missing three days of school, so along with going to all sorts of memorials, museums, etc. I've got to do homework and study. I'll be getting extra credit for writing journals and essays about what I see (for three classes, at least<br />
) so that helps. I wish schools wouldn't punish kids so much for missing a few days once and a while. I mean, it's not like I've ever missed much school, last year I had perfect attendence and these will be the only three days I'll miss this year.  I understand why the schools discourage it so much, sort of, but we're only young for so long, y'know? I hate the idea of having to spend all my teenage years scribbling down notes in a desk. I want to learn all I can, but I want to have time for others things then school, like being outdoors. I'd like more freedom and cooperation from the schools, even though that's probably impossible. But with all the technology we have, it isn't as though my teachers couldn't take a few seconds to email me, maybe? Maybe I'm asking too much. . . I don't know. It's just that, you can't always plan your absences to be on holidays. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Gerbils II</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 18:52:35 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ My sister and I were in the living room after the whole 'cat eating gerbil' incident. Remember, there was still one gerbil missing, and we were all worried. All of a sudden, Milo (the offending cat) started circling and sniffing around one of the reclining chairs. My sister was watching him and looked confused. When I saw her and Milo I jumped up and shouted for her to grab the cat. I thought, well, maybe the missing gerbil was still alive and that's why Milo was acting so strange. I also worried, though, that Milo was just going after more remains. . . She scrambled to get Milo (nearly giving me a heart attack. I didn't think she'd get him in time) and as soon as she did, the gerbil came running out from under the chair. <br />
    Oh I was so relieved. It ran under the couch and we threw Milo on the porch. Then, when we pushed the couch back, we realized there was a hole next to the wall. We thought the gerbil fell down it, which probably would have killed it. We were so upset, even though we kept looking for it in the basment. My mom thought it probably fell and broke its neck. I wasn't so sure, because the hole would've dropped it right on top of a table. Everyone was really stresed, so we decided we should all just calm down and be quiet. If we were quiet, the gerbil might come back out.<br />
      I was sitting on the living room carpet, and about to do my homework when I noticed my dog, sitting very stiff-like with his nose pointed straight at his food bowl. I thought that he wanted me to feed him, but it was weird how he was almost pointing. As I was about to pick up the bag of food from the corner I got to thinking (kinda hopefully) "wouldn't that be amazing if he was actually pointing to the gerbil." And all of a sudden the gerbil ran out! It ran under the radiator, but my sister finally caught it. I was so proud of my dog (Sparky). I don't think I've ever had such a pure proud feeling. He was just amazing, how he sat there and pointed, hoping I'd come check it out. Jeez, I always thought he was smart (even though he never shows it) but I never expected him to do something so awesome as that. I can't praise him enough for how happy he made me feel. I love you Sparky! (I know, I know, I might be making a big deal out of it, but I've never seen anything like that. ^^) I'm also very happy to have found Ed, even though I'm very sad that Aya was killed. I'll miss Aya. ^^ He had white hair, just like Ayame from Furuba. I hope Ed doesn't have any internal injuries. My sister will be keeping a close eye on him. ]]></description>
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                <title>Gerbils</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:37:33 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ My mom picked me up after school and drove me home. We got to the door and were wondering if my sister's bus had dropped her off yet. As we opened the door, we saw my sister sitting in the computer chair (it's the first thing you see when you come in the door). Her lips quivered a bit and her face scrunched up the way mine does when I try not to cry. There was a down-turned shoe box in the center of the floor. My mother finally asked what had happened and my sister said that "Milo did something terrible." Milo is our cat. Beneath the shoebox were the remains of one of her gerbils, Aya.   <br />
     Milo, while my sister and I were at school, had knocked the gerbils' glass cage off my sister's shelf. We found the shattered cage in her room. We can't find the other gerbil, Ed. We don't know if she's safe, or even alive. I feel so sorry for my sister. She was the one who came home to it first. Of all the days for her to get home first, too. Normally, I'm home before her. I could have lessened the blow. I could have done something. She wouldn't have been the one to see her pet layed out before her. I could have put the shoebox over the body so she wouldn't have to see it. I feel guilty. I feel so sorry for those poor gerbils. I felt sick when I understood what had happened. I still feel sick thinking about it. There's a blood-stain on the carpet that won't let me forget. I can only imagine what my sister feels. ]]></description>
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                <title>Trail of Terrors</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:47:43 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Wow, last night I went to this 'haunted hayride/haunted maze" out near Chaska called Trail of Terrors. It's become kind of a tradition, at least with me and my friend Sara, to go out there every year on the night before Halloween. This year, it started out as me and Sara. . . then me, Sara, Christina, Katie. . . then me, Sara, Christina, Katie, Carolyn, Rachel, Chris, and Lukas. So we had to fit eight of us, plus my dad (he drove) into my old (slightly crumby) van. So 9 in all. The van's only really meant for like 7 people, tops, and that's pushing it. It was like one of those clown cars, when people just keep coming out. . . I bet we could've stuck a few more people in. . . maybe. We killed the shocks on the van though, and Sara had to lay across a bunch of us, but it worked. And, like every year, it was awesome. They added a few extra mazes this year, in addition to what they usually have. They also had rides this year, but I didn't see anyone on them. We left at about midnight, and the drive home was pretty cool. Everything was veiled in this really thick fog, and it was hard to see. We got lost in Eden Prairie for awhile, I think. I finally home at like 1 AM, after everyone was dropped off. It was a school night, too (I wake up at like 5:30 AM. . . ).  I can't wait for next year. XD ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>100 pageviews. . .</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:35:49 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I finally got 100 pageviews . . . that took awhile. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /> I think I have 113 right now, maybe! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /> I didn't notice when it happened, but I wish I could give my 100th viewer a prize or something. . . like a painting if they wanted it . . . Oh well, I'm very happy that anybody has bothered to take a look at me and it really humbles me when someone comments. ^^ ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Lightning Strike!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 06:01:47 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Woa. There was a thunderstorm today, and it was amazing. There was a lightning strick fairly closeby that set a house on fire (so loud!). It was strange. I slept fairly late, but kept waking up periodically. Each time I woke up the sky was darker and by the time the storm hit I was wide awake. I love thunderstorms, and rain in general (it's been so long since there's been a storm!). Storms and peaceful are probably oxymorons. . . but they go together in my mind. ^^ The huge dark clouds just rolling across the sky. . . the sounds and the smells. Ah. ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Vet</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:22:11 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Ah, yesterday I went to Fuji ya. All and all, I'd say they've got a much bigger menu than Saji ya, but their soba noodles weren't quite as good. Their kinoko mushrooms were awesome, though. I ate waaay too much >.< But my poor cat! He's got a cold (so do I!!) and for a day I was wondering, 'maybe I gave him the cold?' I took him to the vet and they assured me that, no, people can't give colds to cats and vice a versa. *sighs* Milo (my cat) wasn't so concerned about the cold as getting his temperature taken. Eek. I swear he was glaring right at me when they did it. Plus he absolutely hates car rides. He was wailing the whole way there and back. The vet said he should be fine, and with any luck get over it within a week or two (such a long time!). Now he's off somewhere in the house, coughing and sneezing. And I'm at the computer. . . coughing and sneezing. We'll be sick together. ^^<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Mori no Ike</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:52:01 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ *Sighs* I just got back from Mori no Ike (Japanese camp) on saturday and I already miss it so much!! I met so many people there, and more than a few old friends too. Plus the sensei there are so cool. . . and crazy. Well, most of the people THERE are crazy. But still, it was great, their craziness added to the fun. And I've learned so much. I'm already looking forward to next year. With any luck, I'll get to go to Japan abroad with my friends in 2007. YOSH!!! XD ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Sajiya and naruto</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 02:08:29 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Yesterday I went to Sajiya (a sushi bar/japanese food) and ordered agedashi and soba.  I was thrilled to find naruto (y'know those circle things that you always see in ramen in anime, shaped kind of like bottle caps? The ones with the swirls in the middle) floating in my soup.  My sister and I didn't have the heart to eat them, so we just watched them. And thought about Uzumaki Naruto.  (the soba noodles were also very good) ^__^ ]]></description>
                <author>~Doodemoiidesu</author>
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                <title>Spring</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2005 23:11:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Ano. . . Spring break has started. ^_^  Which is absolutely brilliant because  there's no school, but for someone who  loves the cold, the warming weather is  a bit discouraging. The snow melted  away and the ice on the lakes thinned  *sigh* Mud is a sure sign of spring  (it's also hard to snowboard on. . .)  Mmm. . . but I can start up on archery  again without the fear of losing my  arrows in the snow. Maybe I'll even  find a few of the ones that buried  themselves? ]]></description>
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