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lol. So, my computer died for about a month or so. And for the whole time I kept deluding myself that I could somehow fix it; despite the fact that my entire computer skills amount to knowing what RAM is an abbreviation of. I think I was just hoping the computer would fix itself, really. Eventually, I gave up on outwaiting it and took it in for repair, and it was duly fixed. It's great, except that the colours are weird now. I won't take it down twice in one month for repair, so I guess that, at least for now, I'll have to accept that red and green are a luxury I don't need.
I've run out of things to say, so I'll stop typing now.
-Owen.

]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/10373600/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/10373600/ Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:56:10 PDT lol. No, just kidding. I've really been doing secret conspiratorial things. Taking over countries, advancing my shadow armies, et cetera. I'm now the Emperor of Kazakhstan and the greater Central-Asian steppes, the evidence for which is largely based on nobody checking it out.

World conquest aside, though, I'm quite busy at the moment, not though I haven't been producing art- just art that no one sees. I'll probably upload about 30 pictures in about 3 days and incur the wrath of everyone on my friends list. If you want to send me hate mail, please go ahead. If you want to ignore me, do that too. I'm flexible.

Take it easy,
-Owen.

]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8924375/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8924375/ Tue, 30 May 2006 20:06:14 PDT Eloisement Eloisement Eloisement Eloisement
You know you should! ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8401012/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8401012/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:40:00 PDT
Well, what do we have here. A chain letter cleverly disguising itself as a journal game. In accordance with the unwritten laws of dA, I am honour-bound to follow the rules and complete this. Of course, I'll tag people and draw them into it too.

So, the 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) I used to play war games with my teddy bears when I was 7 and then spend all night scared thinking they were going to join forces and get me while I slept (seriously).

2) The record number of times I've been stung by bees in one day was 3.

3) When I was 11 I thought Princess Zelda from Ocarina of Time was cute. Come on, you know she was!

4) The coolest guy ever in my opinion was Alexander the Great.

5) I started playing the piano when I was six. Or possibly four. It's hard to remember back that far.

6) I plan to take revenge on for daring to tag me.

Well that's it. Oh, and the following people are tagged:
]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8338811/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/8338811/ Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:16:47 PST Even when the sun's out, it's cold. Curse you, sun! Be warmer! I am in total agreement with Athyra's plan to destroy the sun if it refuses to provide us with sufficient heat.
On a lighter note, soon I hope to get my computer upgraded. Yay! More ram! My computer will process information at a decent speed for once! Then nothing will be able to stop me from buying more games. Nothing!
......Er, yes.
Also, French seems to be taking over my verbal skills of late. It's strange. Suddenly I'm speaking it far more often then necessary. If I suddenly start writing in funny, non-english words, that's probably it.
Time for me to go, before I revel any more humiliating secrets. Bonsoir, mes amis!
........There! I did it again! >.< ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7889715/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7889715/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:07:03 PST It was remarkably easy. I'd draw something, except I'm lazy. I'll probably turn up in about a week or two with a picture and claim it was for valentines day, despite the fact that it's so late. Who says it has to be on the same day to be meaningful? Apparantly not me. ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7744001/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7744001/ Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:20:52 PST 's example and leave. Why? I guess there's just not enough to do here that would validate staying. It's probably for my own good anyway. When I say 'leave', I don't necessarily mean I'll disappear forever. I predict one of two things will happen: a) I'll come back about once a month or two, or b) I'll create a completely new account and work from there. I haven't decided that yet. If I choose the second option then a few people will be given location details... if they want them of course. I hope everyone continues to have lots of fun here while I'm gone. ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7513776/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7513776/ Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:36:52 PST

Okay. Now, a couple of weeks ago I was shopping for Christmas gifts, and I noticed something: several fashion shops (clothes, perfume, etc.)
were proudly informing me of their French connections. Apparantly, the word 'French' is synonymous with tasteful fashion. Well, this is all well and good, but it seemed to me that most of this stuff had a sadly narrowed vocabulary. To be specific, I frequently observed the word 'amour', and to a lesser extent, the verbs 'aimer' and 'adorer'. Forgive my stupidity, but what does the concept of love have to do with t-shirts? Or perfume, for that matter? If it were up to me, I'd have some more interesting expressions there. Nothing obscene, just amusing for those of us that can understand it.

If you've reached this part, it probably means you either ignored or misread the first few sentences, to which I say: like toxic substances, my journal had a warning. ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7324300/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/7324300/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:19:17 PST
I'm on a holiday high Is anyone else mentally preparing for lots of present-giving and food? I know I am. I can't wait for the traditional visit to relatives in the largely unexplored countryside (I've got no idea where they live ) It's the only going away which I'm going to be doing, which quite frankly I'm fine with, seeing as how I need lots of time for playing computer games/ reading/ plotting world conquest.

Until next time, ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6919532/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6919532/ Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:05:28 PST This is slightly edited, because I'm lazy

Seven things that scare you:
1. Howard controlling federal parliament
2. The Freemasons
3. Humiliating myself in ways I'll never notice
4. Writing stupid journal entries
5. My bookcase collapsing under all that weight and burying me in books (I swear it'll happen someday!)
6. My computer's hard drive exploding within my computer, sending razor-sharp pieces of metal to permanently scar me
7. Drugs

Seven things you like the most:
1. Classic video games (DKC, Zelda, Mario Bros.... need I say more?)
2. Money
3. Friends
4. Getting upgrades for my computer.
5. Games to go with those upgrades
6. My curtains that i've had since I was 4.
7. Endless conversations on this site XD

Seven important things in your room:
1. My computer
2. My vast collection of books
3. My Futurama poster
4. Clothes
5. Money
6. My world globe
7. Bed

Seven random facts about you:
1. I stepped on three bees barefoot in a period of two days when I was ten (that was painful )
2. I plan to finish reading through the bible (I'm still not up to the New Testament yet )
3. I used to have chickens, until they all died of some horrible disease
4. I went on a hiking trip when I was 15 and almost died with all the walking (10 kilometes in one day, half of it uphill!)
5. The hiking boots I used for that trip now lie disused in a corner of my room.
6. I used to play the clarinet, but I didn't have the patience for it so it ended up in the corner as well.
7. A bird that siezed control of my garage has only just recently left.

Seven things you plan to do before you die:
1. Become a millionaire ( am I aiming too high?)
2. Learn archery ( I did it once; it was so much fun )
3. Get a trampoline (again, fun!)
4. Learn to speak French properly
5. Maybe learn Spanish as well
6. Visit as many countries as I can
7. Learn as much world history as I can

Seven things you say the most on DA:
1.
2.
3. Cute!
4.
5.
6.
7.

And the quiz (you can bet I'm leaving stuff out of this! O.o)

YOUR HERITAGE- English, Scottish, Welsh... I think there's even some Irish nobility in there
YOUR EYES- Hazelish-Green
YOUR WEAKNESS- Sometimes I'm foolishly nice to people
ONE THING YOU'D LIKE TO ACHIEVE- Maybe world conquest?
NAME- Owen. Yes, I have a last name, but that's all you're getting.
ALIAS- Mr Lamppost
B... ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6857324/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6857324/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:14:52 PDT It's mostly my fault, as much as I would so dearly love to blame others. I did virtually no practice over the last year. And my examinors are sadly so often evil people that watch out for every little mistake I make. They'll be no shortage of ammunition against me this time. Next time I log on to dA, don't be surprised if I'm acting bitter. It'll fade eventually ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6715089/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6715089/ Sat, 08 Oct 2005 19:07:24 PDT I went out to a resteraunt to celebrate- supposedly they made french food, though it was probably a mistake to go to a resteraunt named "Le Bourgeois". Oh well. Thanks to generous relatives, I'm greatly enriched by this event, and I got some Monty Python videos, which I can't wait to watch

That's all for now. Time to scuttle off to do something else. ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6145686/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/6145686/ Fri, 05 Aug 2005 22:06:00 PDT There, at least, I'll try to keep my conspiracy rants to a minimum. Hmm, while I'm thinking about it... the Illuminati are trying to rule the world! Microsoft is forming an army! The liberals are taking over Parliament!

Okay, I'm done now ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5682435/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5682435/ Sat, 18 Jun 2005 02:31:50 PDT I'll miss you all!

Also, I've got my scanner back, which means I'll finally be able to submit some more pics, including the pic for 's birthday, which was about a month ago. Unfortunately, I can't do it now, because it's buried somewhere and it'll take ages to find it, and I need plenty of sleep tonight if I'm going to wake up at 5 o'clock tomorrow morning *groans*

Well, that's it for now. I'll probably come back next week and write a long, rambling journal entry about the fascinating things I did, by the end of which you'll probably all want to hunt me down and have me severely hurt just so it'll lessen the chance of another journal entry being written. Heck, maybe you'll want to do that after this one Or maybe you'll ignore both of them. I can't hold a grudge against anyone who wants to do either ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5548498/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5548498/ Sat, 04 Jun 2005 03:44:17 PDT )

Seriously, I don't mind if people say I should stop drawing, I just don't want to waste everyone's time by submitting stuff that people don't like. As people may have noticed, I haven't been submitting stuff in a while, though that was more to do with scanner problems

Oh, and none of those "let's spare his feelings and be nice" sort of comments, please Let's be honest, people. Remember, I'm presenting you all with one of those rare oppertunities where I'm asking for abuse if necessary. Take advantage of it ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5200690/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5200690/ Wed, 27 Apr 2005 03:57:01 PDT I hope it doesn't come to this though...

If this ends up being my last journal, I just wanna thank all of the people who have commented on my pics... you were all really great and all your deviations were way better then mine

If you want to read really great poems, go to and ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5009427/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/5009427/ Tue, 05 Apr 2005 17:21:23 PDT

By the way, work has officially started on the 2nd part of the Fish-King movie. However, I'm feeling really lazy lately so don't expect to see it anytime soon Sorry to waste everyone's valuable time reading this, but what were you going to do with that time anyway?

Hmm... I've run out of things to say. That means this journal entry has ended. Let me end this by saying: Fear the Fish-King! His armies are vast and invincible! ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4893241/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4893241/ Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:29:30 PST
1) The Freemasons
2) Greenpeace
3) The federal government ( Curse you, Howard, I know of your bake sales!! )
4) Microsoft

If you are wise, you will fear these groups as I do ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4874874/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4874874/ Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:43:34 PST *




*To all those wondering, yes, I am now insane. ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4816529/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4816529/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 02:44:33 PST ) You people are awesome friends! ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4798558/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4798558/ Sun, 13 Mar 2005 00:33:33 PST I hate the following things:

1) Reality TV shows. Okay, I'm willing to admit that Big Brother might have had potential at some point of time, but COME ON! It's the fifth fricken' season! Get over it!

2) Companies that have telemarketing. Not that I hate the telemarketers themselves. I mean, it must be really painful to have to get verbally abused nonstop on the phone all day as a job. This is against the thick-headed CEO's who force them to do it. If we wanted to buy stuff, we'd go out and buy it. How can they not understand this?

3) Just about all forms of advertising (who doesn't?) I like ads to tell me what they're selling, for how much and where they're selling it. That is practical. But no, advertisers have to try to be funny. Wake up to yourselves, it doesn't convince people to buy stuff!

Wow, this was a long rant, wasn't it? Hope you enjoyed it ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4747120/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4747120/ Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:46:21 PST 1) People who have more money then me
2) People who are happy when I'm miserable
3) People who eat fish
4) People who hate the Joe's Corp
5) Hitler

Well, that's all I can think of right now. If I come up with anyone else I'll tell you. Make sure you're not doing any of these things right now... or else ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4679129/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4679129/ Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:21:07 PST It's here Also, it happens to my grandmother's birthday, so I want everyone to wish her a happy one for me ]]> ~MrLamppost http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4305720/ http://MrLamppost.deviantart.com/journal/4305720/ Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:49:30 PST Now why is it people tell me I'm subtle as a sledgehammer? ]]> ~MrLamppost