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My Favorite Artist. Go read her comic if you haven't already!

http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/17286033/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:47:23 PDT

I know,right? waaayyyyy too many journal updates in close proximity. It's not like me XD But! I don't control my life... wait... oh nevermind. ON TO THE NEWS!

News:
I'm now on 's cell phone plan, which means new phone (a smexy little Samsung Juke) and new #! So yeah, if you guys need my new # call my house and ask me. If you're too busy to call my house... why would you need my cell? XD Seriously though, call me.

Cliff's officially moved in, although most of his stuff is still in boxes. It's messed with my sleeping schedule a bit, but I'm sleeping a lot better than I have in ages. I wake him up on the weekends, but it's the reverse during the week. I'm really enjoying him being so close, especially since he'll be so far away soon. My parents aren't handling it as well as I am, but they're slowly getting used to the fact that I'm not the only other person in the house now. They've gotten really lax on when we go to bed too, so I've been staying up a bit later than normal XD. I'm not complaining though, after all, I actually get a good night's sleep now!.

School
School is going alright. I just turned in my portfolio for my art class, and I've got a paper in English and Media communications due after the break... which reminds me, I need to work on those next week... XD My health class is fairly simple, scored an A on my last unit test. So all and all, I should pass everything.

Work
Work is hectic... and dangerous! I worked in the food court on Sunday, and Nacho Cheese decided to leap from the spoon in an attempt to commit suicide on the floor. I, being absent-minded, tired, sore and bitchy, attempted to catch it before it hit the ground, I succeeded, and was rewarded by the 110 degree goo burning my hand. HURT LIKE HELL! I had to work carrying around an ice cube for an hour, then put on antiseptic and band-aids, then had to keep going back to the drinking fountain to repeatability rinse my hand to keep the pain down. It's fine now, hurts like a bad sunburn, but man! It sucked! I was sooo happy to go home that night.

Comic
and I are currently working on the promo poster, which may or may not be done by the end of spring break, depending. She sent me a preview of the bg I asked for, and so far it looks awesome. I'm so pleased that I decided to work with her.

for Merel! ILU!



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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/17163207/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:28:04 PST

News:

will be moving into my spare bedroom tomorrow! X3 My parents are allowing him to lease the room while he's out on the boat, but for the next couple of weeks he'll be living with us. I was slightly amazed the my parents allowed it, actually. His stuff in the house is one thing, but he is quite another. But they did and I actually laughed at how much attention they've been giving him... making sure he has enough to eat, and asking if there's anything he'd need for the move. He was sent home with a carton of orange juice, a can of chicken noodle soup, a small tin of Vick's Vapor Rub (poor thing has a cold) onion rings and a little bag of Girl Scout cookies XD Funny thing is, he's only going to be away from the house for today, he hardly needs an entire carton of OJ. But the fact that my dad went to the store to pick him up one shows something. They really like him X3

Cliff's party is still scheduled for Saturday, March 8th, but keep on your toes, I might have to switch it to Sunday if work doesn't give me the day off. *Crosses fingers* So yeah, bring money for food and all that jazz.We'll probably be watching the Matrix series since it's his favorite.

Comic:

Not much from last time, got a few more pages sketched. You'll probably start seeing it in early summer.



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Go see her awesome Gallery!!!

Thank You *Akante ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/17101687/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/17101687/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:48:33 PST

News
So first off, 's birthday is March 4th, so as usual for anyone in our group, what do we do? Party at Neko's! lol So it'll be the norm, bring $5 for Pizza, (Cliff, not you, it is your birthday after all) and a gift if you can manage one. Movies too, if you can think of any. It'll be on Saturday, March 8th Call Neko if you're coming. DON'T Call me. She's the one who needs to know.

Unfortunately That will probably be the last time you guys will see him for a while. His sea orders came in, and he ships out March 16th for about a month, then he comes into port for 3 days, goes out for another week, comes back and a week or so later gets shipped off on his 6 month deployment. /cry That puts him back late this/early next year. I don't want to see him go, of course, but it's his job, and I know he doesn't have a choice. I will miss him though. I'll just have to keep myself busy while he's away. At least I have a job now, so that should help.

As for art projects, I have a few trades that need to be finished, but I'm more focused on school right now. My illustration and life drawing class will give me things to post, but I wouldn't expect too much from me until May. Maybe a little piece here or there, but not much as far as serious work.

Also Quick question, I've noticed that a lot of people have journals with custom backgrounds, fonts and all that cool stuff. Anyone know anyone who knows how to do that? I'd really like to get mine to do that.

Comic
I have a new comic idea that I'll start working on after school lets out and I'm already assembling my team for it. I should have a promo poster done sometime in the near, or at least not too distant, future. Currently I have 39-40ish pages bubble/stick figure sketched, complete with text, just to get the ideas out of my head and onto paper. That, of course, doesn't count the promo poster or the two cover pages I sketched up. I'm surprised at how far this idea has come, and I'm hoping to actually complete this one. I'm not going to reveal what it's about just yet, but I will tell you some old charas are making appearances.

is my Background Artist and I'm pleased with what I've seen from her so far. She's an old friend from the BBA forums, and I'm thrilled to have her.

Has offered to be my editor, and to publish the comic through her and 's company Arrowtooth Studios. It won't be for a long time yet, if at all, but I was honored that she offered to assist me, especially since I've idoled her work for so long.

I'm still poking around for a programmer to create a website for it, and of course the forum, but I have a few friends to ask about it. I'm more worried about getting it all set up first.

I'm also looking for some concept work as far as designs go, but if worst comes to worst I'll just do it myself. The three main species in the comic are easy enough to design, but it'd be nice to have some fresh ideas. Anyone who has one is welcome to PM me. I ask that you do not use existing characters, and you understand that by giving these designs you relinquish all rights to the character.

There will possibly be a separate account for this comic, so as not to confuse it with my rather random art from this one, but I will still be posting the concept art and such here. I'm still debating on that.



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So yeah... Been a while since I actually updated my journal with... actual journal stuff. Here goes.

I'm employed again! I got a job at the new Target that is opening March 9th in our mall and it only took me... 10 1/2 hours! WOO!! No, seriously. It takes an hour to fill out an application (it's one of those online ones that ask you the same question like... 10 times.) I filled that out and then two weeks later I get a phone call saying that friday they would be doing interviews, so to come in between 10 and 4. I thought I'd get up early (on my day off, mind you), dress nice and make a good impression. Now I thought this would be short, so I didn't even bring a book or anything. I got there at 9:25am and had to stand in line to sign in, where they stuck us in a waiting room... UNTIL ONE! Yes, 1pm. I was finally called in, had my first interview, then had to wait 20 minutes for my second interview. Then I waited another 15 minutes to get handed a piece of paper saying I had to go take a drug test. Yay for having to pee in a cup... yeah, gross. A few days later I get called in for orientation. I was prepared this time, brought my iPod and my book (Have I mentioned how boring it is to analyze Frankenstein?) and was stuck in that room for another 4 hours, watching the same video over and over again. Boring as Hell. (which is a silly saying, because Hell wouldn't be boring... /shrug) at least we got paid for being there. ($8 and hour for sitting around doing nothing! woo!)

So the next day (Saturday mind you) was my first day of actual work. My shift was from 8am-4:45pm. I was totally bummed that my Saturday was going towards that, but hey, at least I got paid. I started off by printing out things and helping our head HR get ready for the day's orientation, then moved on to filing, and various other things. I made a really good impression with the HR, so yay! around noon she asked me to lead the tour of the store (seriously, do you need a tour of Target?!) and I said I could. Keep in mind, my orientation was the day before. My first day on the job and she's got me doing things that should definitely go to higher-ups. My boss even told me to take Sunday off because she needed me during the week. I got off work and I was psyched! Monday I helped set up the Starbucks (which is where I'm actually hired to work) and I was organizing things and making it all pretty. Then we had to move all these boxes off a pallet into the back room and put them on shelves. How many Starbucks workers does it take to stack boxes on shelves and make them all fit? Apparently 6 lol. But it was a good day and I even got to leave work a half hour early. So I was glad to go to work on Tuesday. What do they have me do? refold T-shirts for 2 1/2 hours! Total Job Buzzkill! /cry So yeah... I have no idea what I'll be doing today.

Valentine's day was great. surprised me with White Roses, because he knew they were my favorite. I got him a card, a little puppy plushie and some chocolate, even though he insisted he didn't celebrate Valentine's Day. I was glad I did, considering the roses. He told me he ordered them though a military deal, only the sign said "red roses" he told the guy he wouldn't buy them unless they were white. They were special ordered, and when he picked them up a guy offered to trade him his red roses + $50. Cliff refused. How sweet is that?! Kinda silly, considering they died fairly quickly, but sweet none-the-less. I'm a lucky girl.

Cliff also gets shipped out the end of next month, so I'll be all alone again. It's the curse of being a Navy Girlfriend, but I'll cope. My dad keeps joking on how I should find a guy that sticks closer to home, but I keep telling him no. It's a stupid reason to dump someone, and he doesn't chose to leave, it's his job. So I'm going to be true to my puppy and wait for him to come back each and every time

Monday I got to spend some time with when she came to visit from school. I really miss seeing her on a daily basis, but it was fun anyway. We made some plans for spring break, since we'll be off for the same week.

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TRYING TO RAISE MONEY FOR AC AND OTHER TRIP-RELATED THINGS!

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This was a Quiz from the BBA Forums I'm on. Just something to pass the time.


1. Do you think you will be able to handle this survey?
Yes

2. Do you think you can get through it without answering "I don't know" or "I don't remember"?
Possibly

3. Your name is?
Katelyn

4. Hows your life going as of right now?
Ups and Downs, it's life, after all

5. What could be done to make things better for you?
Me getting a job so I could drive my Damn car

6. How many times did you brush your teeth today?
once, it's only 10am

7. Who used your hairbrush today?
um... me?
8. Who was the last person you let borrow something?
My Boyfriend (he borrowed my favorite book)

9. Last food you consumed?
a slice of Apple. Wow... I just realized I'm hungry...

10. Are you ready for the most difficult questions?
If I wasn't would I be doing this?

11. Do you think your pretty?
My Boyfriend does, so I'm happy

12. Do you think your ugly?
Not really, I've seen worse

13. Are you a virgin?
Hell yes. I intend to be for a loooonnnnng time

14. Is there something your hiding from the world?
Um... I'm a vampire? I dunno, I guess, I don't tell the world everything

15. Do you sometimes wonder what the world would be like without you?
No, but people often ask me "What would I do without you?" I tell them "Shrivel up and Die." I'm half serious

16. Are you suicidal?
Not that I can see

17. Do you love someone at the moment?
Yes, My Sailor Boy <3

18. If you could trade your life with someone else, would you?
Um... parts of it? (I need a job damnit!)

19. Are you ready for some easier questions?
Those weren't easy?

20. Are you wearing any band aids? where?
Band aids are for noobs. l2 bleed

21. What comes to mind when you hear the word...heart?
Lessthan3?

22. Hows your heart?
squishy? I dunno, I haven't looked at it

23. Any dilemmas with people at school?
Lol I don't talk to people at school

24. If so, describe the dilemma without using names?
Null and void XD

25. Do you care what people think?
To an extent, if I value them as a person, otherwise I don't give a rat's ass

26. Can you prove it?
Why should I? Who are you to ask me mister 2nd person question asker?

27. Post an embarassing photo of yourself below?
Um... I don't have one atm... you think I keep those around?

28. You didn't skip question 27. Did you?
Nope. I said the truth

29. Did you delete any questions in this sruvey?
Why Bother?

30. What type of phone do you have?
Um... Virgin Mobile... I think it's called a Marbl?

31. How long have you had it?
About 6 months

32. How many pictures are on it?
lol my phone is too lame to take pictures. It doesn't even have speakerphone

33. Do you put yourself before others?
depends, define "others"

34. Line of a song you heard?
"Do you mind if I killed you?"

35. Can you honestly say you're happy with who you are?
Sure, why not. I'd like a job, but other than that, I'm fine.



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*KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/16113544/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/16113544/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:11:48 PST

Yes, drivers everywhere BEWARE!!! I now officially have my own car. It's a '91 Honda Accord LX and my Aapa bought it for $2400. <140k miles, and clean as a whistle! I need a job in order to pay for gas for it, and insurance... Damn... I need a job... But yeah! CAR!!! And it comes with a CD player too <3 Auto doors and windows, and seatbelts lol. XD Automatic seatbelts, I find that sooo funny.

I got a lot of clothes for Christmas, and a blanket... and a hair straightener. (lol... my gifts are so practical...) Also my mom bought me tickets to see Wicked, so Cliff and I get to go on the 26th with my parents. A few Disney movies and 007 Die Another Day (I love James Bond, no lie)

Cliff stayed the night Christmas Eve, took him down Christmas Tree Lane. He was pleasantly surprised by it, and I was glad that he was. Woke him up at about 8, but we didn't actually go downstairs until 10 or so. Just lounged around until my dad suggested pancakes. THAT was an event in and of itself. First he uses the wrong batter, then we run out of eggs and I have to go down the street and pick some up from Liv and Savann. We didn't even open presents until about noon. Went to Sandra's for dinner, played Apples to Apples (lol that game is amazingly fun) Food was awesome as always, and then spent the rest of the night playing with puppies. (mine and Sandra's, she has a mini-poodle and a pit bull. They're sooo cute! Cliff loved the pit bull)

I got Cliff a TV (well technically my dad bought himself a TV and Cliff got the one in our living room), the 2nd and 3rd DVDs of the Matrix series (it's his favorite) some matchbox sportscars (which were more a joke than anything. He said he wanted a sportscar, so I bought him 5) and a Rogue's T-shirt. He took me out to Teppan Steakhouse and promised to take me to get me something I wanted after the holiday rush. (My Puppy the Bargain Hunter) I don't mind.

I thought about calling everyone for Christmas, but then I never really got around to it... SORRY GUYS! Nothin's really planned for New Year's (except that Cliff will ring it in with me) so if anyone has any plans they reeeeaaaaalllyyyy think we should do, I'm all ears



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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/15847600/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/15847600/ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:31:51 PST

So I haven't written a journal in a month or so, and I figured it was about time I posted updates for my friends.

was shipped out on the 26th of November, and I've been missing him like crazy. He sends me an e-mail about once a day, so I at least get to talk to him that way. I miss hearing his voice though, and have taken to doodling things while he's away. (granted, I always doodle, but these are consistant)

I'm still a WoW whore, and my Druid is now lvl 54. (Big jump in a month, eh? well... it is to me) I've become the Helpy Helpertron in my guild, so basically I'm the guild secretary. Mostly I'm just the guild bitch. I put notes on everyone's professions, handle promotions when I happen to catch them and help Kaitz with the guild bank. Workin' on hitting at least 55 before Bloody gets home.

Quit my job at Toon Mania, still haven't gotten a new one, I kinda like not working XD. Granted I'm not making money anymore, and with Christmas coming up I'm going to see a serious dent appear in my funds, but you know what? Friends are worth it, so I'm not too upset about it. I'm hoping that I'll get to see everyone more, especially since the holidays are coming up. is turning 18, so we're gonna have a party soon. At least we get to have that time together. Karu won't be joining us again, which I'm bummed about, but I'm trying to get him to come visit sometime. Haven't talked to him much otherwise.

So yeah, I've got some things on my Christmas list, but nothing big, basically Disney Movies, a T-shirt from J!nx [link] (it makes me laugh) A few CDs, Manga, stuff like that. If you really want to get me something, let me know so I have time to buy you a present XD



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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/15056919/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/15056919/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:50:40 PDT

So I haven't updated my journal in a while, and I've got some pretty interesting news.

I'm still playing WoW, and My druid is 37, and I've practically been power lvling her, so I'm pleased about that. My guildmates had duels over who I belonged to, (Bloody won) and with the exception of a couple of them, they're really nice guys. Plus, Neko's there so I get to hang with her.

Workin' at Toon Mania now, (I think I told you that...) my boss is a flaky asshole who never listens and doesn't pay me on time, but my coworkers are awesome and I can play whatever music I want in the store, regardless of content, so that's fun. Each of us has an area of expertise in there and mine turned out to be the Airsoft Guns, swords and knives. (lol I've been hanging out with Jay too much) Dad still wants me to find a new job though, so I'm still lookin'. Probably gonna apply to Borders again, and some other places around the mall. I get a lot of guys that hit on me at work, but I don't pay attention, since I probably won't ever see them again.

I got myself a new boyfriend, he calls and talks to me regularly when we're not on Vent, and we hang out a lot, And he's really attentive. We met on WoW of all places. He's in my guild so we were friends before we started dating. I really like him, and he's in the Navy. Unfortunately he ships out in November for a month, and won't be back until a few days before Christmas, so basically I'm trying to spend what time I can with him.

I Play WoW on Mondays, sometimes hang with Jay on Tuesdays, WoW and Work on Wednesdays, Work on Thursdays and visit Neko on Fridays. I've come to resent Thursdays, but I love my weekends, even with work on Sundays. I haven't seen much of San or Alex, and Gabby has disowned us altogether (can't say I lost any sleep over it though. She's been pretty bitchy) Roe calls every now and again, and I enjoy talking to him. I have Karu's new number, but I only called him once. We've grown pretty distant, which saddens me, but there's not much I can do about it. He's a busy boy, and to be honest, so do I.

Oh! Sumi got back from military school and damn that boy is tall! He was almost shorter than me when he left! So I've seen him a couple of times and got an update on what's been going on with Ian. Seems that he didn't pay the utilities on his apartment, so he got kicked out and had all of his stuff confiscated. His dad had to drive to Simi and pay the bill and pick up his stuff. Needless to say his dad was pissed, so he took Ian's bike (he got a new one) away and refused to let him live in the house. So he's staying at his friend's girlfriend's house and his car is his only transportation. At the moment it has a flat tire. He got laid off from his job, so he's out of work right now and is considering going into the army. I haven't talked to him, but apparently his life is really going to hell in a handbasket. He still has my book, which I want back.

So yesterday ice skating at the ice rink by my house with my coworker Renee and Emmanual and Cliff, of course. Allison (Ian's Ex) works there, so that was a little awkward, but I had a good time. We went out to Outback Steakhouse afterwards, and I really didn't want to go home. But alas. all things come to an end. I didn't even get home until 11, and didn't go to bed until nearly midnight.

I really want to hang out with Sarah, but with her only down from UCSB every other weekend or so, it makes things very difficult. Seeing all my friends has become a bit challenging, all the while trying to spend time with Cliff before he ships out. I need people to call me! I want to see you guys! So yes, Halloween party at Neko's! Be there! All of you!



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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/14464713/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:35:52 PDT

So yeah, I started College, which is turning out to be just as annoying as High School, just with weird hours. I have English every morning, which is relatively easy, so hopefully something will come out of that. On mondays I have Ju Jutsu at night, which leaves me sore, but it's fun (we kick the crap out of each other, and I'm really good at it. Who knew? lol) Tuesdays and thursdays I have math (geometry, yawn) and Beginner's Photoshop with where we basically finish whatever assignment we have in the first 20 minutes and then do whatever we want for the next 2 and a half hours.

I have a job at the Anime shop in our mall called Toon Mania, and I like working there, except for the customers. They are loud, and they mess up stuff, and they disrupt the serenity of me getting some time to myself. To quote lyrics "Welcome to my Happy Place, now get you Shit and LEAVE!" My coworkers are awesome though, and not all the customers are bad, some actually know what there talking about and carry on very interesting conversations with me. One thing I'm getting tired of is being hit on. For God's Sake! I get random guys coming in and telling me I'm hot and ask for my number. /rolls eyes annoying! I mean maybe if one was cute, but come on!

I currently have no boyfriend, and I guess I'm getting used to it. I do miss being able to bring someone with me when I go places with Neko and Linkx, because often times I feel like a third wheel with them. Can't be helped I guess, I'm not going to go out with someone just because I'm lonely. So I'm single as the number one for now. Whatev'

I get less and less WoW Time, which makes me sad considering my new Druid is only lvl 27 when I'm sure I could have gotten her to nearly 40 (possibly higher) if I got more time, but no, wireless on campus sucks, and it's no existent in my store.

I miss my friends, I don't even know the kids in my classes, and I see everyone very little. Karu and I haven't talked in months, and I'm missing his funny conversations. I actually said something that made me sound just like him while Jay and I were in Photoshop together, and Jay looked at me like I'd just grown a second head. I realized it and laughed for a minute, and then went quiet for a while. It's amazing how much you can miss someone, and how little it takes to bring them back into your memory.

I guess I've fallen into a lackluster routine, which makes me see how boring life is. Although it's not without it's perks. My coworker has a manga idea that has been accepted by Tokyopop and she asked me to help with the concept artwork, and if the manga goes to print I get mentioned, which would be a huge boost for me. I've got a couple commissions I'm working on, and my boss has shown interest in selling 's comic in our store, as soon as he can see a copy, of course. School at OHS started again, and I went back for the first day (see how little of a life I have?) and greeted all my friends, and also went back on friday for the first Anime Club meeting. I got cheered as I entered the room, which was nice, so I guess I feel like I belong somewhere. All hail the self-proclaimed Queen of the Freaks.

So yeah, I miss everyone, and I hope that I'm missed at least a little bit. Contact me when you get a chance, ya? I'd love to hear from you guys

Azi



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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/14093823/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:56:53 PDT

So yeah, I'm in Hawaii, and I am not liking it. But then again, I got over the idea of this being paradise a looooonnnnngggg time ago. I started the 7th Harry Potter book when we boarded the plane, finished it before we got to our room. I've drained my iPod on a daily basis, playing it until it's dead, then charging it overnight to repeat the process. Read through most of the reading material I brought, and am still bored out of my mind!

Reasons I want to go home:

1)My friends arn't here, which makes things boring.
2)My Cell Phone doesn't work here, thus I can't call my friends. (Damn You and not having a branch in Hawaii!)
3)I have to wait in line for internet at the Clubhouse at my timeshare, and the computer system freezes every two seconds.
4)I'm allergic to Mosquitoes, and the damn island is covered in 'em!
5)I practically have vampire skin, so I burn like crazy, no matter how much sunblock I put on. (at least in CA you can feel when you burn)
6)It's humid, which makes it sticky and no matter what you wear you're hot. Seriously, short-shorts and halter tops don't even help, and that's what I've been wearing the entire trip!
7)I'm stuck doing everything my parents, uncle and Cousin want to do, and nothing I do. Is horseback riding really too much to ask? Matt got to take surfing lessons!
8)My friends arn't here! And I brought 5 Books! I'm currently reading the 4th. And I haven't even been here the 2 weeks yet!
9) Time change has my internal clock all screwy, so I can't sleep when I'm supposed to, and I can't wake up when I'm supposed to. Plus, trying to catch something on TV is a Bitch, because the TV is still on CA time for programs.

So basically, I'm not happy, I miss you all, and I want to come home. I never want to go on a family vacation ever again.

Love ya all!

Edit

So get this, we move to our new room and the first night I go to bed at about 10:30pm (Translated that's 1:30am) and I go to sleep at 4am (7am) a ROOSTER decides to wake me up! A frickin' rooster is crowing outside and it won't shut up! This morning it did the same thing to me, so I got up and chased the damn thing for a half an hour because I couldn't sleep and I was pissed at it.

And, as if annoying Fowl aren't enough The Weather Channel has informed us that a Class 4 Hurricane is headed towards the island we're staying on. A FRICKIN' HURRICANE!!! It's supposed to hit here around thursday, and guess when my flight is. FRIDAY! I'm going to be stuck in Hawaii in a frickin' hurricane. Bloody Brilliant.


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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/13756426/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/13756426/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:47:21 PDT

Alright so here's the deal kiddies. is trying to get her site [link] up on google, so I'm helping her out. Her comic is amazing! And the cool thing is she's actually publishing it! She's been a great inspiration to me, and thanks to her I was able to create Scythetrill (Who appears as Riptide's little sister Windchill in the comic) I invite everyone to read her comic and view the site! Post the site link in your journal too so that she can be googlefied!

The comic:
http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/13474099/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:03:42 PDT

My name is Dakota, more commonly known as Dax, and I am a stray that Azi and her family have been taking care of for the past month or so. I'm really sweet and loving, and want nothing more than to be with people.

I am a 3 year old Malamute/Wolf mix who is neutered. I love to play, and despite being 120 lbs I am very gentle. However, I suffer from Separation Anxiety and will climb over a 6ft fence if I am left alone. I only want to be with someone!

Azi and her mother would love to keep me, but her father says that I am too big for their house, and he doesn't want to be at home to watch me all the time. I'm an excellent travel dog, and I am very good with any other kind of dog, or cat. I do eat chickens though.

I've finally found my place. I now live on a ranch in Chatsworth, CA, where I live with four other dogs (Duchess, Jake, Puppi and Bowie) and my new owners, Gloria and Jack, and their 10 horses. Azi and Jay are welcome to come and visit me (and go horseback riding) anytime they want. Thanks to everyone who showed concern for me!

Pictures:





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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/13387821/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/13387821/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:26:20 PDT

Yesh, it's my birthday!!!!! as of 6 minutes ago. (I know I'm lame... I stay up to watch the time tick by...) 18 and still a virgin! oh yea!

Alrighty then, now that I've gotten all my stupidity out of the way. Party time!

As always it will be held at 's house. Anyone who reads this journal and knows where that is can come. No invitation required (That's for you D-chan!) If you are one of the friends who came to my Grad party and don't know where Neko lives *cough,cough* bobby!*cough* just call me and finds out!

What ya need to know:

Where: @Neko's

When: Saturday, June 23rd

Time: 2 'til midnight

What to bring: Presents would be polite, any Anime you own, any games for the PS2

What to get me:

Games and supplies for PS2:
Memory Card(s) ***
Games:
Okami
.hack series:
.hack//infection (#1)
.hack//mutation (#2)
.hack//outbreak (#3)
.hack//quarantine (#4)

Books:
Tsubasa Manga #’s 10 and up
PHD Phantasy Degree Manga #’s 5 and up ***
Wolf’s Rain Manga #’s 1&2
Animal Magick
World of Warcraft Strategy Guide
W.O.W Dungon Duide

Movies:
Bambi 2
The Lion King 2
Snatch

CD’s:
The Covenant Soundtrack
Megadeth’s Peace Sells, but who’s buying?


Other:
WoW time cards (I really needz these guys, m'kay?)


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Trades:
Closed unless specified otherwise
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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/12275693/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/12275693/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:39:55 PDT

I've noticed these things around for a while, so I'm gonna start collecting DA stamps too! Man... I need a life... More Will be added later.

I dare my friends to do this too!!!

*KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11843447/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11843447/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:25:05 PST

There is a movement that has been happening to stop the War in Uganda, where children are being stolen from their homes in the middle of the night and forced to become soldiers by the rebel faction in the country. Our school recently had a fundraiser race to see what English class could raise the most money for the organization known as "Invisible Children" My class raised a total of $1,000 in just 5 days. Today we had members from the Southern California Branch of IC come to our school and give an assembly. As the one of the students who helped raise the $1,000 I was able to eat lunch with these people.
I'm not usually a sentimental person, but this movement is not one to laugh at. I encourage everyone who watches me to go to their website and watch the videos that are displayed there. I've felt moved to help in anyway I can.

The main website is here:
[link]

The videos are
Inviible Children the documentary: [link]
Tri: [link]
Schools for Schools: [link]
Displace Me: [link]


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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11240218/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11240218/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 01:20:32 PST

For all of you who actually know where I live.

There will be a party at my house, 5 o'clock PM until 1 AM (for the boys, Sleepover for the girls.) Christmas presents will be given to those who haven't come over to get them yet. There are several things in store for you, so don't be late!!! (If you do we'll think of something humiliating to do to you *Laughs Evily*)

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU BRING YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE(s)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS A REASON FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any games for the Playstation should also be brought.

Neko! I need your Airmatress if your Mother will let me borrow it, LET ME KNOW!!!

BE THERE OR BE CIRCLE (because Alex says Squares are too dangerous.)

That is all


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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11016625/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/11016625/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:06:03 PST

Games and supplies:
PS2
Memory Card(s) ***
Games:
Okami
.hack series:
.hack//infection (#1)
.hack//mutation (#2)
.hack//outbreak (#3)
.hack//quarantine (#4)
PC
World of Warcraft expansion pack “Burning Crusade” ***
World of Warcraft Strategy Guide ***

Books:
Tsubasa Manga #’s 5 and up
PHD Phantasy Degree Manga #’s 5 and up ***
Wolf’s Rain Manga #’s 1&2
Animal Magick

Movies:
The Covenant ***
The Fox and the Hound 2
Bambi 2
The Lion King 2
Snatch ***
The Silver Stallion ***
The Pink Panther DVD Box Set

CD’s:
The Covenant Soundtrack ***
/Megadeth’s Greatest hits\ Thanks Roe-chan!!!
Megadeth’s Peace Sells, but who’s buying?


Other:
Laptop w/ wireless card ***
Tablet
Video Card ***
ipod Video ***
Computer Mouse (to go w/ laptop)

*** = Reaaallly Want.

This list was also the one that was sent out to all of my family, so if some of the items are a bit expensive, don't worry about it, just get what you guys can afford. I'll update this if I can think of other stuff.


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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10892753/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10892753/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:28:44 PST

Yeah, Yeah. I know my last contest took over a year to finish, but I figured I'd try a new one. So here's the deal!

The assignment:

Draw my Demvae Creatures! Or, for all of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, draw Nightmare and/or Crusifix with one of your characters doing something demonic. Sound simple enough?

Refrences:

Nightmare


Both





Prizes:

Note: Prizes exclude my elemental characters and pictures I've done for contests unless you have consent from the holder of the contest.

1st place: Two full color prints of your choice from my gallery Or two original sketches of a character of your own design. L.E Characters only avaliable for 1st place.

2nd place: One full color print, including background, or a print from my gallery. Includes a sketch of one of your characters upon request.

3rd Place: One full color sketch, excluding background of a character of your choosing.


Commission Info: [link]

Trades:
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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10892501/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10892501/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:06:05 PST

Hey guys, It's been a while, hasn't it? Well, A friend of mine, posted this, and although this isn't exactly my kind of thing, I decided to do it anyway. Who knows, maybe it'll be fun.

Truth and Dare
Okay, here's the deal. You get to ask me THREE QUESTIONS, no matter how crazy, inappropriate, or just random, and I promise to answer it 100% truthfully (thats the "truth" part).
Now I dare you to repost this and see what people ask you!


XP


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Trades:
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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10143850/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10143850/ Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:04:17 PDT

Yeah, for everyone who has ever dropped by and asked me to draw them something, here's your chance! I'm taking commissions! (Technically my commissions have been open for a while, but hey.) If anyone is interested in commissioning me, drop me a note and tell me what catagory, and a short description of what you want. I really need the money, so don't think "oh, I'll just wait until trades open" because they won't.

Note!
*I only accept cash or checks through snail mail! No paypal!
*Completed commissions will be posted here and then you may send me half the payment, I will send you the commission piece, and then you will send me the other half of the payment.
*All digital work will be printed on Photo Gloss paper 8 1/2" x 11", anything larger costs extra!
*Traditional work sizes vary from 7" x 10 1/2" to 18" x 24", The bigger the piece, the more it costs!

Lineart:
a sketched and inked piece without color.
Example(s):
Price: $1-$5 depending on the size and complexity of the idea.

Pencil Sketch, shaded:
A sketch done in #2 pencil
Example(s):
Price: $5-$15 depending on the size and complexity of the idea

Colored Pencil Sketch:
A Sketch done entirely in colored pencil
Example(s):
Price: $10-$25 depending on size and complexity of the idea

Marker Sketch:
A sketched colored with Pentel Markers, no Background
Example(s):
Price: $5 -$10 depending on size and complexity of the idea
Add background: $5

Painting:
Painted sketch using either water color or acrylics, background included
Example(s):
Price: $10-$20 depending on size and complexity of the idea

Mixed Media Sketch:
Colored sketch using any combination of colored pencils, markers and/or paints, background included
Example(s):
Price: $10-$20 depending on size, complexity and #of media used

Photoshop Colored, Bla... ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10130804/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10130804/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:11:39 PDT
Anyway, on to the real problem. Borneman is organizing a Euro Trip for the ’07 graduating seniors. When I originally asked about it my parents said they wouldn’t let me go. My mother’s excuse was that we were going to Hawaii this summer, and she wasn’t going to go on two trips, and I’d have “other opportunities” to go to Europe. Psh, cha, other opportunities my ass. So anyway, after bugging them about it for a long time, my parents finally said “you can go, if you can pay for it.” Well, this does give me a window, but there’s only one problem. I definitely don’t have $6,000 to spare. Hell, I don’t even have $100 to spare.

I always hate asking for money, especially since I hate feeling in debt to someone. So here’s the deal. I’m opening my commissions up to anything (like they weren’t open already) and I’m also taking suggestions on how I could raise 6K by May ’07. I really want to go on this trip, and I have a feeling I could squeeze some money out of my parents if I keep my grades good all year. Anything you guys could do would help.


Update

Alright everybody! Here's what I'm gonna do.
1. Get ungrounded,
my grades are good, so I just have to be a little angel (around my parents, at least) until I'm free.
2. Get a job,
I've talked to Borneman and he says that I can work as his TA, so I'll get paid for that. On top of that I'll get a weekend job somewhere, so that'll help.
3. Create the Euro Club,
I was talking to some of my friends who also are trying to raise money for the Euro Trip and we suggested that we start a school club. Our entire point will be fundraisers so that we can all earn up some of the money. The entire point of the trip is educational anyway.
4. Get some God Damn Commissions!
Seriously guys, buy stuff, I need teh moneys!

On top of that I've been contacted by a couple Art Colleges who are interested in me and my work, and they've been sending me information on their college, so coolies on that.

I'm working really hard on this, but I'm still in a tight jam. Would you guys mind putting up a journal advertizing my work? I'd really appriciate it!

Update, Again
Yuppers, should be ungrounded in a few weeks (waiting for progress grades). Once that happens I'll talk to Borneman again. Also, today I applied for a job at Borders, Yay! So I'm hoping to get some work soon. Also, I'm happy to say I have 3 people interested in commission work, so I'm looking forward to that too.

]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10018364/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/10018364/ Sat, 09 Sep 2006 20:05:17 PDT

Mood: Reassurringly lost
Listening to: Marz by MegaHerz
Reading: Crimson City
Watching: Red vs Blue

Alright, my parents finally did it. They decided to put me on Lock Down again, and My mom basically cussed me out over what a horrible daughter I've become. Apparently, I'm a liar, a cheat, and a sneek, and she said she was sick and tired of it. She ordered that I take everything out of my room, and I do mean EVERYTHING. She told me that until I had done so, I wouldn't leave my room. In addition, I will not be allowed to use the phone, computer or any other means of communication. You know what the really funny thing is? My grades arn't the reason. She flew over the top because I had AIM and Furc on while I was working on my Econ project. She came in, yelled at me, and turned of the computer. telling me that I shouldn't plan on going on it this weekend.

So I got up, went and took a bath and was reading for hours when the above occured. So I am no longer at my house. In the middle of the night, I left. I got up, got dressed, made my bed, and left. No note, nothing to give away my intentions. I won't tell you where I've gone, nor will I tell you all how I got here, just that I'm alright. To be honest I'm not even sure if they've noticed I'm gone, and if they have, they haven't tried to contact me about it. Furthermore, to my knowledge, they have not called anyone in attempts of finding me.

I'm posting here because it's the best way to try and contact everyone. Nothing is going to happen to me, so don't worry. All I ask is that if you do happen to find where I am, remember that I chose to withold the information for a reason, so please don't share it. I'll tell everyone more when I can, so bare with me. I won't be gone forever, so just let me wander for a while, I really need to.

~Azi

Update:

Yeah, I'm home again. On lockdown for a month, but I get to keep my anime, so it works out. Thanks to Loutari, Neko, Linkx and Karushi. You all know why



Commissions: Open
Drop a note for prices

Trades: Closed

Requests: Closed

~Clubs~


~Fav. Artist~
Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9910472/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9910472/ Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:04:34 PDT

Mood: Gah! OMGOMGOMG!!!
Listening to: Marz by MegaHerz
Reading: The Life of Pi
Watching: Red vs Blue

Gotten from

I committed suicide:
I said I liked you:
I kissed you:
I lived next door to you:
I started smoking:
I stole something:
I was hospitalized:
I ran away from home:
I got into a fight and you weren't there:

+WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MY...+
Personality:
Eyes:
Hair:
Family:

+WOULD YOU...+
Be my friend?:
Keep a secret if I told you one?:
Hold my hand?:
Take a bullet for me?:
Keep in touch?:
Try and solve my problems?:
Love me?:
Date me?:

+HAVE YOU EVER...+
Lied to make me feel better?:
Wanted to kiss me?:
Wanted to kill me?:
Broke my heart?:
Kept something important from me?:
Thought I was unbearably annoying?:

+AND MORE...+
1. Who are you?:
2. Are we friends?:
3. When and how did we meet?:
6. Describe me in one word.:
7. What was your first impression?:
8. Do you still think that way about me now?:
9. What reminds you of me?:
10. If you could give me anything what would it be?:
11. How well do you know me?:
12. When's the last time you saw me?:
13. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?:
14. Are you gonna paste this to your journal see what I say about you:



Commissions: Open
Drop a note for prices

Trades: Closed

Requests: Closed

~Clubs~


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Go see her awesome Gallery!!! ]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9842521/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9842521/ Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:11:10 PDT

Mood: Gah! OMGOMGOMG!!!
Listening to: Marz by MegaHerz
Reading: The Wereling: Resurrection
Watching: Red vs Blue

Wtch this: [link] It's sooo cute! (My friends on the BBA forums found it.)

Holy Crap! Where did summer go?! It seems like I just got out of school, and already I'm going back! SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY!!!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!!! Anyway, I guess it can't be helped. I seem to have done a lot and at the same time done absolutely nothing. I've already got 3 of the 4 textbooks I'll be using this semester, as well as my schedule for all my classes, all I need are the room numbers. But who wants to talk about bloody school anyway?

My summer went alright, plenty of ups and downs. I finally got to go to AX this year, which was totally awesome! My only regret is that I didn't spend as much time with Neko as I thought I was going to. Karushi's time here was waaay to short, and I was mad that I didn't get to spend more time with him too, but I had a lot of fun while it lasted, especially running around AX with him.

In addition to seeing all my friends who live around here I also got to see a very special person when he came to visit, my quote/unquote "twin brother" Kojiro. The last time I'd seen him was eighth grade, and boy did I miss him! I was really happy he got to meet most of my friends, and I really hope they liked him.

Then of course, there was the Ventura County Fair. This was the first year I entered my artwork into competition, a total of seven pieces, including my prized "Lupine Innocence". It was a great success, bringing me a total of eight ribbons. (5 1st place, 2 2nd place, and a Judge's Honorable Mention) The fair also marked the debut of the Elementals into the world, and they were greeted with a nice 1st place ribbon. Yay Us! Pocky for everyone!

I also recieved word from that my character Scythetrill will be appearing in her comic as Swiftkill friend, considering that having her as Swift's little sister would ruin the plot. None the less, it's an honor to be allowed this, and I am currently designing ideas for T-shirts and hats and such for her to sell. This entire process is a good learning experience for me, considering Neko and I hope to do the same thing with the Elementals one day.

And finally was my trip to Washington DC. Although not what I expected it to be, I wasn't too unhappy with the trip. Neko and I were out of town at the same time, so we didn't miss each other too badly. (Can't say the same for Linkx though, sorry pup!) I toured the Capital Building with my parents and found that the senators from each state pick high school level artwork to hang in the gallery of the Capital Building, so I thought Why not my wolves? So that gave me the idea of their next competition. I also got to see my friend Sarah, whom I haven't seen since I was about five, and learned that she now works at a Zoo, so she got to bring home exotic animals like Milam the Binturaung and two 3 week old serval kittens. Milam, or "Stinky" was a lot of fun, and I even got to go behind the scenes at the zoo! It was a great learning experience.

*Sigh* Summer has been way too short, as usual, but I must admit I would like to see how this school year plays out. After all, I'm going to be a Senior this year, and on top of that I resolve that I am NOT Going to be grounded this year! I'm going to make it to everyone's birthdays, and go out on Halloween with all my friends, not to mention secure my spot for AX next year. Hold me to that Everybody! I'm not going to be a flake this year!



Commissions: Open
Drop a note for prices

Trades: Closed

Requests: Closed

~Clubs~
http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9645056/ Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:06:15 PDT

Mood: Woot!
Listening to: Life's gonna suck
Reading: Eragon
Watching: Gundam Wing Endless Waltz

1. "Lupine Innocence" - [link] -1st Place, Judges Honorable Mention
2. "Come on in, the water's fine" -[link] -2nd Place
3."Nightmare of Sleepy Hollow" -[link] -1st Place
4. "Helligkeit's Race of Stars" - [link] -1st Place
5. "Fallen Angel" - [link] -2nd Place
6. "Summoning" - [link] -1st Place
7. "Battlescar Element" - [link] -1st Place

Over all, I think I did very well with all of this. The only one I am really disapointed with is "Come on in, the water's fine" I was really hoping that it would be better... But other than that, 5 1sts, 2 2nds and 1 Judge's Honorable Mention. That puts me in the running for a plaque! Woot for me.

~Clubs~


~Fav. Artist~
]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9513722/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9513722/ Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:32:59 PDT

Mood: Damn it all
Listening to: Life's gonna suck
Reading: Emperor Mage
Watching: Gundam Wing Endless Waltz

*Sreams* You know what?! Life is such a BITCH! I absolutely hate irony with a burning passion. I spend all my time working on how to fix everyone else's problems and what do I get. FUCKIN' SNAIL POISON KILLS MY DOG!!!!!!!!!!! That's right Angie died today. I want to cry and scream and kill something all at once, on top of all that I was having a DAMN GOOD DAY TOO!! I went to school, and it flew by, then Lou came to take me home, as he has been doing for the past few days, and I got to see KC, whom I haven't seen in almost a month. We decide that we're going to go out to lunch and we have a great time. I talked to Arista , who was afraid of having to put her dog to sleep and I made her feel a lot better, and how does the world repay me for having the heart to help people and go about my day with a smile? IT FUCKIN' KILLS MY DOG!

I know I'm ranting here, but I am really pissed, or maybe I'm just really sad. I don't know anymore. I'm sick to my stomach and my head is killing me. I've cried so much my eyes are stinging and I don't have anything I can tear apart to help things. Today is definately one of those days where I'm going to shoot airsoft rounds at a can until my fingers go numb, and then I'm going to shoot my bow until my fingers bleed. Blood sounds really good right now, although I'm not going to go cutting my wrists, that's just assinine. If the world had veins, I'd cut one and let it bleed to death, then, for the hell of it, I'd stab Irony too. *Slams fist into the wall*

I was having a pretty good time of things, considering I didn't get to spend nearly any time with Karushi before he had to leave. And then there's the fact that it's been way hot here for my tastes, and that I'm going to D.C. on a family vacation for a family vacation. So could I have happiness for a little while? Apparentlly not.

REDRUM DOG!

I really want to thank Neko and Linkx for caring so much. Neko was very helpful and told all my friends what happened, and Linkx called right away to make sure if I was alright. You guys really are good friends.

~Clubs~


~Fav. Artist~
]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9469494/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9469494/ Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:45:05 PDT

Mood: Hooray!
Listening to: Life's gonna suck
Reading: Emperor Mage
Watching: Gundam Wing Endless Waltz

Hey Guys! I just got back from entering 7 of my art pieces into the Ventura County Fair that will be opening next week. I'm pleased to say that after reading over the rules again it turns out that my wolves that I had previously stated as being too big were actually just small enough to go in, so YAY! Wish me Luck!

Entries:
1. "Lupine Innocence" - [link]
2. "Come on in, the water's fine" -[link]
3."Nightmare of Sleepy Hollow" -[link]
4. "Helligkeit's Race of Stars" - [link]
5. "Fallen Angel" - [link]
6. "Summoning" - [link]
7. "Battlescar Element" - [link]

(The Elementals will be making their debut this year, so I'm really nervous on how the people around here will take to them. I intend to enter some new works of them next year, and I'd like the pictures to seem to be screenshots out of an anime, so I'd like people to give me links for pics I could use as refs.)

~Clubs~


~Fav. Artist~
]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9100382/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/9100382/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 21:56:15 PDT

Mood: *Laugh*
Listening to: Hungry Like the Wolf
Watching: Army of Darkness

Okay! After a year! The contest is finally done!
Winners:

1st: [link] by
2nd: [link] by
3rd: [link] by

Azi's Choice: My personal favorites
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Note me with your requests for your prizes. Azi's choice winners get a third place prize.

]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8792651/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8792651/ Tue, 16 May 2006 20:25:40 PDT

Mood: Tormented
Listening to: Du Hast (English Version)
Watching: Fantasia

Okay fine, I'll play along.

Rules: 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. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours....

Okies so 6 things not so weird about me:

1) I don't give up on something, no matter how futile it seems, I don't give up until I get my way. My motto: "The Kat always wins."

2)I draw the wierdest things for no apparent reason, in no pattern whatsoever.

3) I am the most antisocial person in the world, yet I love hanging around with my friends.

4) I'm grounded from when school starts until school ends, and I still have friends!

5) I'm not afraid of anything.

6) I need someone who is gentle enough to hold me up, but strong enough to hold me back {My mom said this one}

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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8742635/ Thu, 11 May 2006 17:42:31 PDT

Mood: Tormented
Listening to: Du Hast (English Version)
Watching: Fantasia

I’ve lost the desire to ever pick up a book again. And not just school books, I’ve lost the desire to read any book, including Manga. I went to Borders today, and I couldn’t find a single book that I wanted to read. I don’t want to read anything, even The Redemption of Althalus, which has been a favorite of mine for a while now. I love reading, yet for some reason I’m sick to my stomach at the sight of a book. I don’t understand what’s happening to me. I cry, but I don’t feel sad. I’m hungry, but my stomach lurches at the sight of food. My past is coming back to haunt me, and secrets I’ve kept for so long are slipping out. I’m so cold, yet I couldn’t be any hotter. I… I don’t even know what to say. I’m not depressed, I’m not angry, I’m not even scared. I just feel lost, like I don’t know who I am anymore. God Damnit, why can’t I stop crying?! Every bone in my body aches, and I feel like I have a thousand bugs trying to escape from under my skin. I feel like I’ve been shot. *Fake Laugh* maybe I should be, just to make sure I’ve got the feeling right. I can’t even describe it… I don’t even feel sorry for myself, and I sure as hell don’t want anyone else’s pity, I just want to know what the hell is wrong with me. I really want to throw up. Perhaps I’m just sick of what I’ve become… of how people see me, or how I see myself. I feel like I’ve just destroyed everything I’ve worked so hard to built over the past 5 years, and I’m back to the stupid little grade-schooler I was all that time ago. Has anyone else noticed how gray everything has been for the past week? And it’s not just the sky, my surroundings have become so damn gray. Maybe this is the feeling of having your soul ripped out of you… *weak laugh* I should ask Lou if he ever feels like talking to me again. I could really use that slap in the face Togana said she’d give me in a note yesterday. I want to be alone, but at the same time I really want my friends around me. Rotico and Togana never seem to have any time for me anymore, and I never get to see Alex and San. Neko and I seem to end up fighting nowadays, and I really don’t want to bother Linkx, because he takes my pain as being his fault, even though it isn’t. I don’t get to see Roe-chan, and Kojiro is so far away, and I have yet to hear Rama’s, my own Brother’s, voice. Loutari won’t even look at me, and it tears at me to think I’ve caused him to leave, even though it’s better that he and Karushi won’t fight anymore, not that Lou will ever get to know him without jealous eyes. And Karushi… Oh God, I miss him so much. I feel like I’m at war with everything that ever existed, and I have no way to fight. I’m choking on air, every breath is agony. The only way I can even describe this is pain, my emotion is Pain.

Thanks for hearing me out you guys, I know I’m being pathetic, but I really needed to post this.

((BTW, my grades are: B, B, C, A, C, B. I have to hold them up there for a week or so, just long enough for my parents to see they’re not going to change, and then I can re-enter society. So hold out a little longer.))

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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8653825/ Tue, 02 May 2006 16:09:24 PDT

Mood: *Jumps up and down*
Listening to: Come
Reading: The Sight
Watching: Fantasia

WHOOOHOOOO!!! I got my wolves back from the Maritime Museum today, and I was all happy to have them back, so I come into my Art Class smiling and my teacher says "Oh, did you find out?" And I'm like... O.O "Eh?? Find out what?" She then proceeded to tell me that not only had I won the Community's Choice award, I annihilated the competition! So yeah, I'm happy as a clam right now. Just wanted to share that with everyone.

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]]> *KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8624699/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8624699/ Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:54:44 PDT

Mood: ugh....
Listening to: Who Killed the Cheerleader
Reading: The Little White Horse
Watching: The Black Stallion

Well, it turns out I'm going to prom with , since he was so nice to take me. I got my dress today, and I really love it. My mom said I'd better, since with the ajustments and the shoes the bill was $170 <@.@'> People are gonna think that I'm silly to pay that much, but the price of the dress itself was $40. My shoes also cost that much, and they will be dyed to match my dress for $10. The ajustments alone cost $80, so yeah. My mom could have saved herself that $80, but she didn't want to ajust the dress herself, and I don't blame her. It's a Navy blue, and really delicate looking. I really wanted a hunter green dress, but there wasn't enough time to order it... Oh well, I like this one better than the green dress they did have. I think things are getting better for me.

Later!

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http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8573401/ Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:08:29 PDT

Mood: ugh....
Listening to: Who Killed the Cheerleader
Reading: The Little White Horse
Watching: The Black Stallion

Hey guys. I’m just updating on all the happenings.

Yesh, I went to Disneyland on Saturday for my mom’s birthday, and so much happened. First, on our way there we find out about 45 minutes from it that the people who we were supposed to meet there hadn’t even left their house yet, so my mom and I decide to go to Starbucks. Now, I don’t drink coffee, but the Double Chocolate Chip Frappichinos (or however you spell it) are really good, and the best part is there isn’t any coffee in it. We drive around for an hour, yes and HOUR, and can’t find one damn Starbucks! WTF?! Anyway finally found one, got my drink, so I was pretty happy. We get to Disneyland, and find out that our friends still aren’t there! They live 20 minutes away! It should not take them that long to get there! We finally get into the park, and boy is it crowded! (of course, it’s Disneyland, so I can’t say that I was surprised.) The first ride we go on is the River Cruise. Why? I really don’t know, it always has a long line and frankly it’s pretty boring, but we do it anyway. Then we spend a lot of time looking in shops. I was given a $50 credit card to spend, I have $12 left… *rolls eyes* Disneyland prices…

So as I was saying, I also got to go into the Tiki Room, which I haven’t been in since I was six because it was closed. Pineapple juice and pineapple ice cream together don’t taste that good… Pirates of the Caribbean is closed until June 6th, so no ride on that for me *Cries* I liked that one! I also didn’t get to go on Indiana Jones, which is another ride I like. However, I did get to go on the Haunted Mansion for the first time, and Star Tours.

Believe it or not, I have never ridden on Space Mountain or the Matterhorn Bobsleds. I know, I’m so lame, but as of Saturday that statement is no longer true! Yay! We had to get Fastpass tickets for Space Mountain, but that wasn’t too bad. We went on Splash Mountain to pass the time between the Fantasmic show and the time our Fastpasses said we could go on. They’ve made Splash Mountain, well… splashier. It was dark by the time I got on, and I was sitting in the front. Needless to say, I got soaked. So I came out and I’m cold and wet, by now it is time to sit for the Fantasmic show. It starts drizzling while we’re waiting for it to start, and we were all like “NOOOOOooooo!!!!!!” and then it stops. We’re watching the show and it starts pouring! WTFRAIN?!? AT DISNEYLAND?! It’s not supposed to rain at Disneyland!

After that we went on Space Mountain, while it was raining, and for a rollercoaster, I liked it. It was really funny because when we were first loaded on the carts were too heavy, so we had to get off and reload with different people. But the great thing was it wasn’t raining by the time we got out. We had to wait for our moms, so Vanessa and I went into the arcade, and for no reason stared up at the X-wing that George Lucas donated that now is on the ceiling. Darlene asked what we were staring at and we said “the X-wing” and she goes “the what?” Vanessa and I said “the X-wing!” at the same time and Darlene said. “What’s that?” My mouth dropped open. How could she not know what the X-wing was? The Matterhorn wasn’t as fun as I thought it would be, and I’m glad we didn’t go into one of those huge lines for it.

We didn’t get back to Darlene’s until 2:45a.m. (We stopped to get Del Taco.) Anyway, we were supposed to go to California Adventure, but it was too crowded. I still have never set foot in that park… So yeah, Saturday was fun, Sunday sucked.

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*KakuraAzukieMiarra http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8523489/ http://KakuraAzukieMiarra.deviantart.com/journal/8523489/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:41:57 PDT

Mood: Hmmm....
Listening to: Who Killed the Cheerleader
Reading: The Little White Horse
Watching: The Black Stallion

My Life (Like anyone cares...)
Well, it looks like I'm not going to prom this year, which is kinda sad, because I wanted to go. But, as my parents say "There's next year"... yeah... *sighs* Then there are the kids in my classes. Ever get the feeling like you just want to beat someone over the head with a yardstick? Yeah, I want to do that to a few people, especially the ones in my math class, as could tell you. My parents have been getting on my nerves lately, especially this morning... I can't wait 'til I can move out of here.

Life's not a total loss, I guess. I get to go to Disneyland this weekend, for my mom's birthday. This will be my 4th time going to Disneyland, and I can barely remember the 1st two trips. I've been working on some pieces lately, and letters to Karushi and my brother, Kojiro.

It's just... I feel more and more tired lately, and I find myself waking up in the middle of the night for no reason and unable to get back to sleep. I doubled the reccommended dose for the Extra Strength Tylenol just to knock myself out last night. I guess I'm catching Rotico's insomnia... Also, I've been having trouble with my right eye again. It hurts a lot and I close it while I'm typing, to rest it a while. Yeah, in case you all didn't catch it when I posted Maradith Faeline, I will eventually go blind in my right eye. *Shrugs* oh well. Well, that concludes my rant, Later.

Contest info:
No, I haven't forgotten. I'm waiting for replies from and to see if they, along with will judge my contest. Chireiya replied to me right away, and I'll send her the entries soon. I've also got a poll going on the BBA forum, just to see who likes what.
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