http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Kaoshin&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Kaoshin en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:18:29 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/21949727/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/21949727/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:36:05 PST ..< I'm gonna try and get back here though now that things are finally winding down. One exam to go!

]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/20941135/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/20941135/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:40:13 PDT [link] ), all the distractions of college, a lovelife, and so on keep me in a perpetual state of ADD, but I can still look at art and comment and whatnot. Speaking of which...I presently have 4,080 unviewed deviations and 1,682 messages. If I were to try and work my way through that lot I'd be right back at 4k again by the time I finished is there a way to just nuke my huge back log and start fresh?

]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/15676959/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/15676959/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:52:12 PST I might start writing again heheh.

]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/14268413/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/14268413/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:38:16 PDT Anyway, moved back into Asheville now heheh. Feels good to be back though I miss mah urbskie so very much already. My schedule looks quite nice and open this year so, even though I know I've done squat on here over the summer, maybe there's a tiny chance I'll start getting work done again. I'm slowly recovering from burning out on writing. Got two places I can write a little bit at a time now, and working on both projects for that to get me back in the groove. Might make a bday pressent out of it to myself and actually finish something by tomorrow *waits for the gasps of shock to die down* heehee. Anyway, hope everybody's have'n fun out there with life and whatnot ^^ The dragon's back at school so back online almost 24-7. Feel free to IM as always ^.=.^

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Those of you who know the games may chuckle now. Those of you who don't, no worries ^^ This is open to all. No guarantees that this story'll ever get written knowing me, but I figured it'd be fun to at least try out ^^ All races/species are welcome and personal weapons will be cleared with the tournement officials (aka: me) for use or prohibition on an individual basis. As of right now, all are allowed. So if you want to take part please do! Entering a fighter is simple. In a note, send me:
-Character Name
-General Appearance, Race, Gender, etc.
-Fighting Style
-An action of prowess that gained DOA's attention (all fighters are invited into the tournement)
-Backstory (optional)

Before some of you start thinking "why should I bother when you'll just have one of your characters win," I am not planning on having any of my character win this tournement. There is much wisdom to be gained about one's self by losing in a tournement after an honest battle. As for who will win, at this point I have no idea. Likely it will be decided through a combination of factors (random selection, quality of information given on the fighter, abilities of the individual characters, etc.). So anyone could be it right now!

Entries:
the Drackenseye family (me)


Asteria, if, in story, you would like to be the host of this tournement as well I would be honored. Not sure if it's something you'd do as the Creator of the Four Realms, but figured I'd throw that option out there heheh.

Sidenote: Appologies to those in my journal advertisement thing. I left the list of links back in Asheville with my PC. Will post them when I get back to school in January!

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FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO REPLY TO THIS JOURNAL GETS FEATURED ON HERE (a.k.a. I'll dive into your gallery and choose three of your best deviations (in my opinion) and post them up here
You have to put this in your journal if you choose to be one of the 10!

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is trying desparately to arrange a trip for herself up to Minnesota to visit her dear friend . However, she needs $200 to pay her father in rent (or he won't let her go -.=.-) and another $100ish for spending money during the trip. She's in immense need of a vacation, and this would be absolutely perfect for her. So, in order to raise money, Urbskie's taking commissions for badges or head shot portraits. So if you're in need of a good drawing of yoru character's face, go see her ^^ $5 a badge/pic and 3 for $10. --> [link]

]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9977045/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9977045/ Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:12:25 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9810681/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9810681/ Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:59:05 PDT
4 problems (computer-related at the moment) since midnight and counting... ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9722188/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9722188/ Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:40:33 PDT
- VERY IMPORTANT --> Seven years ago Urban's mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it, but recently she's been diagnosed with it again and is now in the hospital. I know it would mean a lot to both of them, and me as well, if you all would look at Urban's journal entry and maybe come up with a sign of support from it --> [link]

- You've already heard me talk about the contest Urban's in and how voting for the next stage is still going on, so I won't go into it again heheh. Here's the link to the poll. Voteage is appreciated ^^ --> [link]

- Last one isn't too important heheh. I caught a lot of heat last year for not warning all of you about my bithday, so I'm giving about a one week's notice that I will be turning 20 (...I have now reached the point where I can measure my life in decades) on the 22nd. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9576573/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9576573/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:21:10 PDT [link]

Vote for mah mate, Urbskie ^.=.^ She did a fantastic job on her pic and made it into the Top 10 with all your help. Thanks so much!!!! Let's keep voting ^^ ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9415042/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/9415042/ Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:25:42 PDT feel free to IM me or send me DA notes. Even if I have an away message up heheh. Help me relieve the depressingly lonely boredome!!!! ^.=.^

Message of my Life: I love you, honey!!!
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Thanks again to all my friends. You all mean so much to me. And thank you, honey. I love you with all my heart and soul. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8941231/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8941231/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:33:23 PDT
Maybe some day that sunny innocence will come back. The tendrils of shadow I see will fade away and I'll go back to smiling, always smiling without fear of the dark of night. Without fear of the shadow that rears it's ugly head and sinks its claws into me with relish and will to steal the light. To those of you who talk to me, take my mind elsewhere, offer advice,...save me...I owe you my eternal gratitude. You're my friends and I love you guys (and gals).

Disclaimer: the above post was written during the darkness of the moment and might sound worse than it is. I am not suicidal nor remotely interested in doing myself any harm. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8636355/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8636355/ Sun, 30 Apr 2006 23:22:21 PDT
Asteria, I know I owe you an email and I feel really bad I haven't sent one yet. This kind of falls under the same area. For whatever reason(s), I just don't seem to have motivation to do anything. I'm either idly chatting online, or gaming. That's all I can seem to do. One look at the word processor an dmy mind goes AWOL. I'm sorry >..<

As a general announcement, this week is Finals week. I have exams thursday, Friday, and the Monday after this one. So if I seem extremely distracted or away an unusual amount of time, it probably means I'm doing something shocking like studying heheh.

The good news is, it's Finals week! *chuckles* this means that school is almost over. I just get through this week and a little of the next and I get to go home, back to Urban. It's going to be so good to see her again. To hold her in my arms. To [-lots of mushy details that will bore most of you to tears-]. I'm also being home will give me back enough piece of mind to really start writing again. That is, when I'm not searching for a summer job or sighing dreamily as I follow Urban around heheh. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8422098/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8422098/ Sun, 09 Apr 2006 21:33:42 PDT

The Rules:
"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...."

1. When I'm really getting into a videogame I lick my lips
2. I never feel I have beaten an RPG until I have completely every worthwhile/prestiguous quest in them.
3. The meaning of Kaoshin (true face) was completely unintentional.
4. I save 2 liter bottles after I empty them (so I can chop 'em in half with my katana over the summer MWAHAHAHA!!!)
5. When something angers me on the computer I bare my teeth at the screen.
6. My usual method for creating characters names is think of a meaning I like, look up the 2+ words in japanese, cut off the beginning, ending, or both of each word and put 'em together.

*tags*:
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UPDATE: Due to my being in the mountains at college in North Carolina, grandpa in California, and the memorial service this weekend I'm unable to attend no matter how I wish I could. I will be able to be present at his burial. He'll be buried at Arlington Cemetary in Washing DC, which is a big honor in my mind for him.

UPDATE: through a process that still has me a bit confused, a plane ticket has been bought for me and I was able to hire a cab to pick me up tomorrow morning at 5 AM to take me to the airport. I'm going to grandpa's memorial service. Making up the classes and tests missed is going to suck, but I want to go and at the same time I think a few days quiet away from all the stress and drama I've gone through in the past week will be healthy. I'll miss you guys though. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8198562/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8198562/ Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:27:00 PST

Yoinked from

Basics:
1)What is your character's name? Kaoshin Drackenseye

2)How old is he/she? Hmmm. At the time of the most recent story somewhere between 84 and 100

3)Is your OC a boy or girl? Male. (OC?)

4)What is his/her race? anthropomorphic western dragon

Appearance:
1)If this character were to suddenly become part of the 3D world, and ended up in a heavily-populated area, how many stares would he/she get? As an anthro dragon I imagine stares would be the mildest form of reaction from the general populace

2)Is your character considered normal in his/her own world? Ummm...yes and no? I've forgotten what normal means.

3)What would be his/her most recognizable feature(s)? Blue scales and wings?

4)Would you consider your OC as attractive? I'm told he is.

Personality:
1)Temper? Slow to start unless you push certain buttons.

2)Does your character ever get depressed? When he's separated from his mate.

3)Leader or Follower? Depends on the situation

4)What is the main aspect of his/her personality? He follows his heart and what he feels is right.

History:
1)Does your OC have a family of any sort? Parents are dead, but has started a wonderful family with his mate, with 4 kids and a 5th on the way.

2)Is your character out on his/her own? Not anymore

3)Has he/she encountered any traumatizing events? The unlocking of the drackenseyes

4)What was probably the best time in his/her life so far? Beach vacation with his wife.

Romance:
1)Single? Married

2)Has your OC developed any romantic relationships? Married

3)Virgin? 3 sons, one daughter, and a second on the way? You're joking, right?

4)Does your character like flirting? Playfully maybe, but only on the friendly level.

Symbolism:
1) What animal would you associate your OC with? ...

2)Musical Instrument? still toying with the original ocarina idea

3)Element? Fire

4)Planet? this one

Showing the Love:
1)Do you draw your character? Can I draw?.

2)Do you write about him/her? ...

3)Do you use him/her in any rpgs? ...

4)What other ways have you appreciated your OC? He's me, plain and simple.

RANDOMIZE!
1)Is your character wanted for anything? friendship?

2)What are three weaknesses in him/her? very hard on himself, depressed easily when tired, is a big softy around children.

3)Strengths? Has a big heart and is very loyal

4)Does your OC drink or smoke (ect.)? Disdain's alcohol and drugs

5)What's one quirk about him/her? Likes to fight his own children (friendly matches of course)

6)Does your character have any phobias? spiders...big ones...

7)What could you do to get him/her into a blind rage? Threaten his family or touch one of them in an unwanted sexual way.

8)Does your OC like chickens? Pretty tasty when cooked right

The Final Question:
What would you consider your relationship with your character to be like?
He's a combination of me and what i wish I could be. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8032858/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/8032858/ Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:16:39 PST

1. Who are you?
1.

2. Are we friends?
2.

3. When and how did we meet?
3.

4. Do you have a crush on me?
4.

5. Would you kiss me?
5.

6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
6.

7. Describe me in one word.
7.

8. What was your first impression?
8.

9. Do you still think that way about me now?
9.

10. What reminds you of me?
10.

11. If you could give me anything, what would it be?
11.

12. How well do you know me?
12.

13. When’s the last time you saw me?
13.

14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t?
14. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/7898397/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/7898397/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:07:06 PST Important Schtuff I love you, honey!! Happy V-day!!!

Not-so-important-schtuff:

[link]

Well, I'm always being told to do stuff in my journals, so have at it with this Johari thing heheh! ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/7832736/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/7832736/ Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:30:48 PST Big important thing to know: I LOVE URBSKIE SO MUCH!!!!!!!



Less important stuff to know:

School's goin all right. Unfortunately, it's also keeping me busy enough I haven't been able to just sit down and write anything beyond the odd RP so I don't get left behind. Those of you who chat with me online know how hard it can be for me to stop and work heheh. I'm happy at least, and I get enough sleep not to pass out *chuckles* I try to get in bed by 2 on the days where I have class at 9 AM.

As far as videogames go, I was just introduced today to an online game called Rakion. It's kind of like Guild Wars but a fighter game instead of MMORPG. Either way, I had a blast with it. If anybody else out there plays, lemme know.

Weee...totally stalling on what else to talk about. I can't wait to see Urban, whether that be this weekend if we're lucky or first full week of March for spring break. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6995537/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6995537/ Tue, 08 Nov 2005 22:53:15 PST Revelations 1:1
Nights alone suck.

Revelations 1:2
Nights alone and bored really suck.

Revelations 2:1
Escape to a videogame fails when aware of one's lonliness

Revelations 2:2
Escape to a videogame when one is aware just makes the lonliness worse

Revelations 3:1
There is always time, but without energy brought by peace of mind work will never be done.

Revelations 4:1
The wait always gets harder the closer it comes to ending

Revelations 5:1
Only the most grievous of nighttime pains are remembered the next morning

Revelations 6:1
Good often happens after midnight, it just often is hidden behind bad spelling

Revelations 7:1
Nothing can make titrating fruit juices interesting at 2 in the morning.

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Kinda having a blah end to my night...but I seem to have recovered a little of my humor towards the end. Feel free to add your own revelations heheh. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6678450/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6678450/ Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:54:02 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6579598/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6579598/ Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:46:43 PDT
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3. I'll pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on your journal. You MUST. It is written. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6567951/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6567951/ Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:26:00 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6292026/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6292026/ Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:23:43 PDT
Trying to make the best of it and to everyone who cares thank you so much. It's hard. This is my first one away from home, and it's not gentle. It's monday with classes, which means essentially that no one from home could come up to actually be with me on it. I have my roommate whom, while I get along with him quite well, I only met about a week ago, and a friend a few doors down who I only met a few days ago. Trying to make the best of it though *hugs to everyone*

Trying to make the best of it... ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6272729/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6272729/ Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:37:12 PDT wish were true, add one true thing about you, and then tag five more
people.

? I miss somebody right now. (bigtime)
? I don't watch much TV these days.
? I love olives.
? I own lots of books.
? I wear glasses or contact lenses.
? I love to play video games.
? I?ve tried marijuana.
? I?ve watched porn movies.
? I have been in a threesome.
? I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
? I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
? I curse sometimes.
? I have changed a lot mentally over the last year. well sorta
? I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
? I'm TOTALLY smart.
? I've broken someone's bones.
? I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal. (don't we all have at least one?)
? I hate the rain.
? I'm paranoid at times.
? I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
? I need money right now.
? I love sushi.
? I talk really, really fast. (sometimes)
? I have fresh breath in the morning.
? I have long hair.
? I have lost money in Las Vegas.
? I have at least one [blood] sibling.
? I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
? I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.
? I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.
? I like the way that I look.
? I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months. (not a horrible one though!)
? I know how to cornrow.
? I am usually pessimistic.
? I have a lot of mood swings. (if tired)
? I think prostitution should be legalized.
? I think Britney Spears is pretty.
? Slept with a Suitemate.
? I have a hidden talent.
? I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
? I have a lot of friends. (wish I had more at my college though)
? I am currently single.
? I have pecked someone of the same sex.
? I enjoy talking on the phone. (only with my mate)
? I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
? I love to shop. (videogames maybe)
? Enjoy window shopping
? I would rather shop than eat.
? I would classify myself as ghetto.
? I'm bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
? I'm obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
? I don't hate anyone. I dislike them.
? I'm a pretty good dancer. (...would underlining it be the equivalent of "hell no!")
? I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
? I have a cell phone.
? I believe in (a) God.
? I watch MTV on a daily basis.
? I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
? I've rejected someone before.
? I currently like someone. (like would be an understatement)
? I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
? I want to have children in the future.
? I have changed a diaper before.
? I've called the cops on a friend before.
? I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
? I'm not allergic to anything.
? I have a lot to learn.
? I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
? I am shy around the opposite sex. (hell, if I don't know a lot of people I'm shy no matter the sex)
? I'm online 24/7, even as an away message. (more or less these days)
? I have at least 5 away messages saved.
? I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
? I have made a move on a friend's significant other or crush in the past.
? I own the "South Park" movie.
? I have avoided assignments at work/school to be on Xanga or Livejournal. (once or twice)
? When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbor or chum
? I enjoy some country music.
? I would die for my best friends. (to save their lives yes)
? I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
? I watch soap operas whenever I can.
? I'm obsessive, and often a perfectionist. (with RPGs)
? I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
? I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
? I know all the words to Slick Rick?s "Children?s Story".
? Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
? I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
? I have dated a close friend's ex.
? I like surveys/memes (if they are good ones)
? I am happy at this moment. (more or less)
? I'm obsessed with guys.
? Democrat.
? Conservative Republican.
? I am punk rockish.
? I am preppy.
? I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
? I study for tests most of the t... ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6161851/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6161851/ Sun, 07 Aug 2005 19:07:27 PDT
I apologize for the typos that probably abound in this entry. I'm short on sleep from last night. I took Ally/Urbskie home around 1:30 AM and woke up at 8 to see her again. I kind of dozed half in and half out of conscious in the car after we had to part ways. However, I can't really sleep right now. Part nerves but mostly just I'm taking these chances while I have 'em to be online before the wilderness trip heheh. There's this hope that by some sort of miracle she'll log on for me to tell her I love her. I love you so much, Urban. Don't you dare feel guilty about missing my phonecall or anything. It's not like I'm not going to call you again tomorrow ~_^

Hmmmmm. Not sure if there's anything else for me to say right now. I'm just kinda waiting till tomorrow. Hope all is well! ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6149070/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6149070/ Sat, 06 Aug 2005 10:15:11 PDT
*shakes his head*

okay. I'm not going to burden you all anymore right now. I still have packing to do. Obviously this is an emotional time, so you may want to consider taking some of the things I might say at times with a grain of salt heheh. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6119369/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6119369/ Wed, 03 Aug 2005 04:32:02 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6117253/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/6117253/ Tue, 02 Aug 2005 21:52:18 PDT
...I'm gonna go to bed and hope the morning brings better things. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5513224/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5513224/ Tue, 31 May 2005 15:50:23 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5401745/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5401745/ Thu, 19 May 2005 12:02:01 PDT
Griffindragon, I am working on that story I owe you, but as I'm not doing much writing it's progressing slowly. I get a little bit on it every few nights until I can get some of this weight off my shoulders.

As things are my situation should be changing again in the relatively near future. The band concert is tonight and one of my projects is due tomorrow. After the former I shouldn't have first period anymore, which means I'll be up about half an hour to an hour later each night and thus hopefully I'll have more time to write. Also, with one project down, my mind will hopefully be a bit less stressed. However, I make no guarantees about online time and such. I've applied for a job at the local grocery store, and if that gets accepted it will bite deep into my free time, but in the same breath will grant me extra money and an internet connection on my personal comp (meaning I can be online later at night and more often since I won't have to fight with my sister for it).

So I guess that more or less sums up my life right now Stressed, but still relatively happy. I have my puppy goddess whom I love dearly, I got to train with my nunchaku last night, I hopefully have more writing on the way, etc. etc. etc. Hope you all are doing well. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5295918/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5295918/ Sat, 07 May 2005 18:22:42 PDT Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long long time. I'm going to be repeating lines from it for weeks ^^ Monday is my last exams. Sunday'll be pretty lazy, which leaves what happened today.

Today was the Durham Karate Open (tournement). Normally what this entails is getting up far too early on a Saturday, going to a gym or hotel ballroom somewhere, and sitting on my rear for 5 hours watching all the other belt ranks compete before my divisions are called (they always have adult male black belt as the last ones). Today was a bit different though. Urbskie came with me and watched the whole tourney with me. I had a good time and so did she ^^ Time really passess quicker when you have a hot pink wolfess whom you care about deeply to snuggle heheh. Anyway, I did pretty well when my division was finally called. I placed 2nd in kata, 3rd in weapons kata, and 3rd in sparring. However, the really awesome thing about sparring is that I beat Sensei Biggner. Other than being a good friend, he's a 21 year-old 4th degree black belt (I'm a 1st degree) who has been one of my instructors for the past 3 years. For those curious and don't mind watching a small grainy video, here's the recording of the match ^^:

[link]

The guy on the left is Sensei and the one on the right is me. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5209885/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5209885/ Thu, 28 Apr 2005 05:09:05 PDT Ah well. I'll survive.

It's nice to be back to work on SoD. Progress'll be a bit slow because of my work load, but I'm hoping to have another chapter out during the weekend. Yay for that and I don't have to have someone beat me with a stick cause Havocc is doing more work about SoD than I am *winks playfully*

Next Chapter of SoD: 0%

Trades:
-felineflames (waiting for input)

Requests:
-none

Gifts
-Urbskie (in progress)
-griffindragon (in progress) ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5174128/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/5174128/ Sun, 24 Apr 2005 07:45:50 PDT
Mood: bleh...
Listening to: So Far So Good - Thornley
Reading: First Flight
Watching: N/A

Yyyeeeaaaahhhhh...I really hate my allergies. I'm not quite sure why it started again, but suddenly all my lovely drainage problems are back. For those of you that don't know, every now and then when my allergies all ready suck my body decides to drain all mucus in my nose down the back of my throat and into my lungs. It's especially bad at night, where it pools in my throat and chest so that either I wake up cause I can't breathe, or it stagnates for days until I've managed to hock it all back up. Of course it tastes and probably smells horrible, and coughing crap up from that deep in your body wrecks havoc with your throat and chest. The steam from a hot shower and orange juice helps, but it still feels like somebody's twisting a knife in breastbone when I go into the deeper coughing fits. I can handle the pain relatively well. Easily the most aggravating part of my condition is that I can't sing along to my favorite songs since my voice sounds like a garbage disposal. So yeah...that sucks heheh.

In other news, AP Exams are getting closer. Of course what this means is that my workload is increasing from the astronomical state it's all ready at. 3 chapter outlines (each about 4 pages), 2 AP Exam physics Free Response packets, and corrections of the previous Free Response packets due every 3 days, and that's just in physics. There's a reason I haven't manage to finish any of the stories I was working on up until hellmonth started =/
/endwhineyrant

The friends I manage to talk to, both in person and online, and especially Urbskie are proving my sanity's salvation *chuckles and hugs whoever wants one from the allergy-sickened dragon* This weekend's been a long one (have tomorrow off, which feels really odd for some reason but I'm not complaining), so I've been lucky and been able to spend a lot of time with Urban and also have a good gaming night with some friends for one of their birthdays.

Hmmmmm. Looking back over all the time that has passed since I really posted a journal, I guess I should add an update or two that's not quite so recent. Hmmmm. Well, I'm going to go to college heheh. I got accepted into UNC Asheville ^^ What else?...If any of you remember me mentioning sword classes (aka kenjutsu) a long time ago, I got my katana a few weeks ago ^^ This isn't like the one I ordered myself a year or two ago. This is an actual cutting blade, hand forged and meant to be used, though not necessarily for killing people (there'd be a few legal matters in that regard ).

What else? What else? Feel free to ask me questions heheh. Lessee. I'm not dead? I guess that'll work for now heheh.

]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4998678/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4998678/ Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:50:05 PDT 1. Alex
2. Kaoshin
3. dwaggie

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. kaoshinmystwing
2. Kaoshin Mystwing Drackenseye
3. nintendomaster86

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. Sense of humor
2. my inner dragon
3. Imaginitive

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. absentmindedness
2. arrogance (when I have it)
3. short temper


THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. spiders
2. forever alone/rejection
3. losing the hot pink puppiness

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Urbskie
2. music
3. writings for my own pleasure

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. sterling silver Western dragon charm
2. sterling silver Eastern dragon charm
3. pants

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS (or artists (at the moment)):
1. Toshiro Masuda
2. Kelly Clarkson
3. Klaus Badelt

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. Princes Fuun’s Big Adventure – Toshiro Masuda
2. Beautiful Soul – Jessie McCartney (sp?)
3. Mortal Kombat – (don’t know artist’s name)

THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
1. college
2. spending a whole night with Urbskie
3. finish The Spirit of Dragons

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (love is a given):
1. Loyalty
2. Compromise
3. Understanding

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
1. I believe dragons still exist
2. I believe in otherkin
3. I am not a picky eater

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX (or same) THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. hair (especially texture and smell)
2. eyes
3. smile

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
1. dance
2. completely trust my parents
3. draw

THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO:
1. write
2. Karate
3. love

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. writing
2. roleplay
3. spend time with Urbskie

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. sleep
2. get around to SoD
3. persuade my parents the internet is not a bad thing that should be restricted

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. Plotdesigner/plotwriter
2. Biologist (not sure what specific field just yet, but I very much doubt medical)
3. novelist

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Australia
2. Tampa, Florida
3. wherever the current dragon population is

THREE KID'S NAMES:
1. Kyshin
2. Alythia
3. Samson

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. marry and raise a loving family
2. work in the videogame industry
3. publish a fantasy work of my own design

THREE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TAKE THIS QUIZ NOW OR DIE PAINFULLY:
1, 2, 3. I’d rather none of my friends or wingfamily die, so I won’t give names. They can just choose to fill this out on their own ~_^ ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4844888/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4844888/ Fri, 18 Mar 2005 10:31:46 PST ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4401190/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4401190/ Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:30:19 PST ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4280663/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4280663/ Sun, 09 Jan 2005 19:05:21 PST ;

So...hear I am. Alive, well I guess, not dead which is certainly a plus. Beats the alternative at any rate. Being serious now, my weekend wasn't too bad. I FINALLY ordered my sai, tonfa, and nunchukus for karate, got another college essay done, had some friends spend the night, got some new music, and chatted with more friends online. The negative feeling comes from worries about school. I have two labs I HAVE to turn in tomorrow or Tuesday in Physics and pray I do well. They're late, so it'll hurt my already low grade in Physics lab. I just pray the extra credit pulls my grade up a bit. Then there's band. We were supposed to do 4 performance forums (psuedo reviews) by the end of the semester, and here I am with none ; I'm not the only one, but I have little faith in a great grade for band this quarter. The grading system has been completely changed from the past 3 years, so I've been thrown for a complete loop. I'm really not that frightened by the grades. I just have to pull them up next quarter. Two Cs won't kill my possiblities at getting into college when my track record is Bs and As. It's my parents I'm frightened. They look at Cs like they're signs of a coming apocolypse involving my life...which ends up being a self-fulfilling prophecy as they enact measures to make my life hell.

And on that note I must go to do my physics homework heheh. Take care, all! ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4057063/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/4057063/ Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:14:27 PST did get to go over to Urban's on Saturday for some gaming and that was nice. First time I've relaxed in awhile. I'm still wound pretty tight though. I dunno. Sometimes I just feel alone in the world. It's not often, but there are times where I'm distinctly aware that I hide behind my writing. That I write so much about love and friendship because I want to stop thinking about how I don't have a special someone physically here in my everyday life. Someone I can do something as simple as smile at and look into her eyes and know she feels the same about me.

Fah! I should stop plagueing you all with the shadows in my life when this is the first time I've posted her in over a month. How is everybody? ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3533890/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3533890/ Thu, 07 Oct 2004 11:23:01 PDT
For the simple reason of privacy, I am not going to post these stories unless I have their recipient's permission after they have read the piece. I'm pleased to say I'm making progress with them, and just finished a 17 page one for a dear wingsister a few days ago. At a guess, I would say the next one to be finished will be the one for Havocc and Xeero. I've been threatening them with a story ever since they got together, and it's high time I came through with it ~.=.^

Hmmmmm. I guess that covers about anything. I'm having a blast with marching band, as always, though it takes a lot of my time. Karate is essentially on hold until the season is over, but I"m still going to make it to the big tourney in two weeks. It'll be my first time competing as a black belt. I've kept myself in really good shape, so I just hope I can get my kata and sparring skills up to snuff in time. AP Physics is kicking my butt, one of the reasons I'm so busy, and idealy tonight's study session should help for the test on Tuesday. I can't think of anything, besides apologizing to anyone that may have emailed me remotely recently. I haven't been online much to reply >..<

Take care, everyone! ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3357425/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3357425/ Mon, 13 Sep 2004 18:51:32 PDT
How is everyone? ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3186294/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3186294/ Sun, 22 Aug 2004 08:59:34 PDT ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3125427/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3125427/ Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:12:47 PDT
Pictures were taken and I may put up one or two later, but not this very moment. Hope everyone is still doing well ^^ ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3114373/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/3114373/ Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:07:39 PDT
I don't know how long I can be on, so I'm going to make this quick. Life's treating me all right though I miss you all a whole lot. Every now and then I manage to sneak on, as some of you know, and once school starts I'll be able to even more often (especially if I get that free period in my schedule). The big things in life right now are that I got a new kitten and she is absolutely adorable, and that my black belt test is tomorrow morning (I'm so nervous -.=.-). Hope all is well with everyone else! ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2981237/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2981237/ Tue, 27 Jul 2004 16:05:56 PDT
~Kao ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2873451/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2873451/ Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:15:21 PDT
Choose ONE of your characters, and answer the following questions.

1. What is his/her name?
Kaoshin Mystwing Drackenseye

2. Does he/she have a nickname?
Kao

3. Approx. how old is he/she?
pushing 80, but looks like he's in his early 20's

4. Does he/she have a zodiac sign/bloodtype?
No sign that I'm aware of. 90% Western dragon blood.

5. Does he/she have any specific likes/dislikes?
Likes: Starbyrst, honest laughter, his few friends
Dislikes: reckless violence, dishonor, losing control, the coldhearted.

6. What is his/her favorite color?
White

7. What is his/her fashion sense?
Light and comfortable normally, and light and with a functional armor quailty for 'work'

8. Does he/she have a hidden talent?
Fire immunity, create fire at will within a certain distance of his body, the Spirit of Dragons.

9. Does he/she have any existing family and/or relatives?
All biological family are dead. Kendro (western dragon), bonded to him through magic, is like his brother.

10. Does he/she have any siblings?
see above

11. Does he/she know anyone they DON'T like?
There are many, but no arch nemesises or rivals yet.

12. Does he/she have any pets?
Not yet.

13. Does he/she own a vehicle and what kind?
Own, no. Bonded to a dragon, yes.

14. Does he/she have a job?
His and Star's hordes (he is a dragonblood after all) handle any monetary issues, and adventuring occassionally keep them well financed.

15. Does he/she have a place of their own or do they share?
A nicely sized house deep in the woods in the middle of Kendro's territory

16. Does he/she have a significant other?
Starybryst

17. What is his/her sexual preference?
Female (hetero).

18. Has he/she commited themselves to marriage?
He and Star are mates by choice and love. They don't need any ceremony.

19. Does he/she have offspring?
A clutch (possibly. Children may be live born if certain genes act in certain ways) in the beginning of development

20. How does he/she die?
Hasn't yet ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2425522/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2425522/ Fri, 14 May 2004 04:29:19 PDT
I've been 'ready' for this all week, but her death still hits me hard. I've cried, and am feeling like I'm about to again. She was in my life since I was 5 years old, and I will miss her greatly.

I have to go to school now. Dragon's strength be with me, I am glad that my AP exams are over. I would have been ripped to shreds. As it is I just ache. For the first time in 8 years I have really cried, more than once as well. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2369337/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2369337/ Thu, 06 May 2004 04:32:47 PDT
My life's been taking on a quasi surreal feel in the past week. Some of that is no doubt due to AP Exams (only 1 more to go!) and an English project I should work on, but the due date keeps getting pushed back.

Most of the rest though...well, it's odd. There are people very close to me who I'm finally able to be affectionate with, and it still surprises me that they actually reciprocate those actions. I always worry that showing a bit more of my feelings are going to make people pull away from me because I'm not being 'the typical guy.' Stupid, I know, but my friends are very dear to me and I don't want them to pull away. I'm not sure I'm describing this well, so I hope you can understand what I'm trying to get through with my ramblings. It's a happy development, just one I never thought would happen.

The last bit I think is fairly normal, just happening at the same time as the others. I'm back to work on SoD, but I'm having trouble sitting down and writing. One of those things were the motivation to write and the time to do the writing are coming at different times ; Looks like I'll have to pull out ye old notebook again.

Ah well, off to school. Life's certainly not bad. I'm happy with the way it is for the most part. There are just things that have happened I never thought would. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2356022/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2356022/ Tue, 04 May 2004 04:20:21 PDT
So, rather than making you reread the last three chapters to see what I did (though you're welcome to anyway ^.=.^), here's the change. Narwen, Dan, and Jeen have brought Dan's sword with them. Its hilt and blade are completely wrapped in bandage-like cloth and it is worn across the back, secured by a strap across the carrier's chest. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2328508/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2328508/ Fri, 30 Apr 2004 04:30:15 PDT
I want everyone who reads this to ask me 3 questions, no more no less. Ask me anything you want. Then I want you to go to your journal, copy and paste this allowing your friends (including myself) to ask you anything.

Got this from Nazcon (don't know how to link it) ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2300128/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2300128/ Mon, 26 Apr 2004 04:24:53 PDT
As for those other 3 stories, haven't uploaded them for a couple reasons. One is obviously that they are not done, and the other is that they're gifts to friends, so I'm not comfortable making them public without their permission.

In other life...I need to get more sleep. Every school day I wish I could wake up at 11 AM to happily discover I feel well-rested and that school did not happen for some reason that will not result in a makeup day. Maybe a large fire that did not hurt anybody, but burned a significant portion of one of the buildings.

Emotional stability-wise I'm actually pretty good. I've drawn even closer to a few members of my wingfamily, which I believe enriches my life a great deal. I'm also glad to hear the silence of one of them was not something I did, but merely a set of coincidences, bad connections, and her being quite busy.

I'd talk about my Spring 'Break,' but I don't want to bore you all too much with my college visits. I'll just leave it to say that I did actually get to meet my wingbrother and hang out with him quite a bit (spent a night in the dorm).

So yeah. Aside from being quite tired and fed up wit AP exam prep in Calculus already, I am a happy draggy ^.=.^ Those of you that are happy, stay that way. For those of you that aren't, be happy because there is so much in life to be grateful for.

*hugs his wingfamily and friends tightly*

(Yeah. I'm kinda in a sappy mood too ) ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2160362/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2160362/ Mon, 05 Apr 2004 19:36:38 PDT
Thanks again ^_^

*unfolds from the corner and hugs everybody* ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2127486/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2127486/ Thu, 01 Apr 2004 04:02:36 PST warm and tender and you
held her arms around you
there was nothing but her
love and affection
she was crazy for you
now she's part of something that you lost

*sighs and curls up in the corner, praying that it does not reach the end of the last line* ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2095699/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2095699/ Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:49:14 PST , but is there somebody out there who would be willing to do two commissions for me, or knows somebody who would I can contact. I would like to get at least lineart for two of my RP characters. A white anthropomorphic dragoness by the name of Starbyrst, and a vampire (Kuratej). I will give more details to anybody who feels he or she would be willing to do this. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2064069/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2064069/ Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:00:44 PST
Due to some replanning on my and Naarwen's part, the last 2 chapters and the end of the 3rd are going to be changed slightly for future events. Notification will be posted here when the changes are made. Thank you for being readers. ]]> ~Kaoshin http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2045723/ http://Kaoshin.deviantart.com/journal/2045723/ Fri, 19 Mar 2004 20:37:27 PST
Thank you everybody for your kind words of comfort (and actions in some cases ^,=,^). I wish there was something I could do for each of you to show my gratitude. You all have 1 favor you may call in that I will try to comply with ~_^

Now the blissful weekend. I have almost nothing school-related to do, so I'm going to lean back in my computer chair, relax, listen to some tunes loud enough to shake the foundation, do some writing, and play some videogames. Sounds like heaven, so I hope to see all of you there! ]]> ~Kaoshin