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Anyways! A lot has happened in my life since I've last posted.

I've gotten my half sleeve of the 10,000 Days Tool album faces mostly colored. One left, and he's on the very back of my arm and half in my armpit. D: That's going to hurt quite a bit... like the one on the underside of my arm didn't make me want to cry already. I've had to change my plans on only having it be around a five or six inch thick band around my arm instead of a full sleeve going from my shoulder to my elbow. It'll have a ton of detail, and that's why my artist and I chose to only have it be a thick band. I'm very pleased with how they're turning out so far. I just didn't expect the faces to be pink and purple! O.o; But it really stands out against my paste white skin. xD

The subject of this journal is mainly what I want to talk about. Recently, I've been thinking of dropping out of my degree I'm in right now. Yesterday, I actually put this plan into motion. I went and applied at an actually university here, and they said I would have no problem at all getting it! And that some of my credits from the Graphic Design program I'm in right now will transfer over and ease my work load. !!! I'm going to be getting my Bachlors of Fine Arts, to then turn into my Masters of Fine Arts somewhere down the road. I've decided to be a college art professor after all my schooling is done, and I'm super excited to actually get on that road. I've hated the Graphic Design program I've been in ever since two of the teachers left at the end of last semester and they brought in two f'ing morons. The lady we have is a total... well.... bitch. She doesn't know how to teach and I'm wondering why the hell they even hired her. Because of her, I've lost all understanding that I've had on design. I don't understand it one bit now because of the way she's tried to teach us. BITCH RUINED IT. D<

So I've decided to tell this program to shove it and go into something I'll truly enjoy, getting my hands covered in my art medium.. instead of my open workshop on a computer screen. Also, in MY OPINION, I don't feel that computer graphics are truly art. You can't touch it, feel the different grooves the paint makes on your canvas. You can blend colors with your fingers. It's just not my opinion of what art should look and feel like. I love paintings, drawings, pottery, everything in the fine arts category, minus the computer aspects. Computers just aren't my fortee.... a canvas and brush or paper and pencil are.

So that's been my life as of late. A lot more has been going on, but I'm in class and "trying" to pay attention so I don't really have the time to tell you all. Lol... you all... I make it sound like I have tons of watchers. xDD I amuse myself.

Oh, and trying to make corrections to your FAFSA is a pain in the ass!!! It took me at least an hour on the phone yesterday to figure out why I kept getting an error message and to change certain information. The first guy I talked to tried to give me the number to the Department of Education and he ended up giving me a number to a sex talk line. xD It was VERY funny....

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/21644740/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/21644740/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:49:34 PST
I've recently come to love the Twilight book series. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I jumped on a fucking band wagon that disgusts me, actually. I can't stand all the little fangirls who run around, all bubbly over Edward Cullen because "HE'S THE HOTTEST VAMPIRE EVAR!!1!ONE!" ..... Seriously? He's a fictional character brought to life for the mere purpose of a movie. Just shut the hell up! I'll admit, the things he's said to Bella have made my heart throb and long for my boyfriend to say things like that. But for christ's sake, I'm not going to try and force a visual of Edward upon him in my own mind. My point to that was to say, Edward Cullen isn't real. Get over your little book heart throb and find a real person who can love you. And he's not the hottest vampire in fictional book history.... I mean, look at Armand from the Anne Rice The Vampire Chronicle novels, or Lestat. Now those.. those are some vampires I'd like to sink my teeth into. Ruthless, blood thirsty, human hating babes. LOL ((Mind you, I love Anne Rice novels far more than anything else. Her vocabulary and way she can write a story amaze me. Though I think she's insane... o.o; ))

The one annoying huge thing that bothers me most about Twilight is all the bad rep it's getting as well. I don't care if you hate the book, to each his own, but don't you dare try and tear me down for loving a book just because you don't. A lot of people I've noticed don't like the series. That's cool. I'm sure you like other books. It's true that the Twilight books read like a sappy fanfic sometimes, I'll admit that. But I'm still enjoying a "new" story, and the thrill of having a book in my hands I can't put down. I've tried reading other books about vampires before, but I've grown bored of the traditional vampire "coffin, no sunlight, ravenous bloodlust". I enjoy the Twilight vampire, diamond sparkly skin in the sunshine and all.

All I'm really trying to say is, I like Twilight even if some of you don't, and that's cool with me. I'm sure I'd still like you as a person. ^_^; And if your a stupid fangirl obsessed with Edward Cullen, please, for the sake of the sane ones of us who read the book, SHUT THE FUCK UP. D<

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/21313617/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/21313617/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:59:45 PST It's the name of my roleplay character. And I joined this site to have a place to put my artwork and to also see other's.

2. What fandom were you obsessed with when you joined and what are you into now?
Nothing really. I was more obsessed with banners for forum websites and art commissions.

3. How many watchers do you have now?
Like... A patheic 10.

4. Name 3 of your favorite artists on DA
How do you get the little icons here? x.x;;
Anyway, Pelicanh, ExiledChaos, and inn-spectre

5. Do you comment, fav, or both?
Mainly fav, then cruise along.

6. Do you participate in clubs' contests here on DA?
Nope.

7. What is your most popular deviation?
Wings Fourth Sitting

8. What are you favorite non-anime TV shows?
That 70's Show, Cold Case Files, Weeds... I don't really watch TV.

9. What are the things you wish you could draw better?
Men, hands, anatomy, animals, landscape.... Pretty much everything.

10. Summer or winter?
Neither. Hate them both. Summer is too hot and winter is too cold. Fall is really nice. ^o^;

11. Rain or Sun?
Depends on my mood.

12. What's your favorite type of music?
Rock/Metal, acoustic. A lot of Jack Johnson and Apocalyptica for me.

13. PC or Mac?
Mac right now. I fucking hate the stupid pos. I want a PC.

14. Anime or Manga?
Anime. Manga only for the artwork.

15. Coke or Pepsi?
-Insert Cocaine by Eric Clapton here-

16. Read or TV?
Both.

17. How many hours a day do you spend on DA?
A few.

18. Name a hidden talent
Writing.

19. Flash or traditional cartoons?
Traditional

20. What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
Sonic.

21. What are top 3 favorite books?
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice, Sabriel by Garth Nix, and some other one... >>;

22. Wii or Playstation?
Playstation. I never play my Wii anymore.

23. Name 3 of your favorite bands
Mudvayne, Jack Johnson, Apocalyptica

24. Are you a fast, slow, or medium typer?
Fast.

25. Do you like Denny's?
Depends on my state of mind.

26. What is your favorite emoticon?
83 <-- It's a face. 8 = eyes, 3 = kitty mouth

27. What is your favorite type of pie?
I don't really like pie.

28. Have you ever stayed up for 24 hours?
And a bit longer.

29. Do you go on YouTube alot?
Only when I really want to watch a video.

30. Are you a member on any other sites besides DA?
Yes, quite a few.

31. Do you cosplay?
Always wanted to.

32. Fruits or sweets?
Fruits... but in all honesty... I love vegetables way more. I could sit down with a veggie platter and have myself a good time.

33. Name 3 artists you admire
So many... o.o;

34. Buttered, plain, or salted popcorn?
Caramel!!! Yummy. x3

35. Have you skipped school?
I've skipped on a lot of school... I gotta stop that.

36. Have you been on a plane?
Yes.

37. Have you swum in an ocean?
I've swam in an ocean, I'm not so sure about this swum stuff.

38. Have you been iceskating?
Yes.

39. Favorite vacation spot
Jamaica, mon!!

40. Ever been on tv?
Can't remember.

41. Favorite salad dressing?
Creamy French... Lol....

42. What do you do to relax?
Smoke a bowl. >>;;;;; I DIDN'T SAY THAT!! -Waves hands in your face rapidly to distract you-

43. What is the last film you saw in the theaters?
Zack And Miri Make A Porno

44. Favorite Sandwich
Not a fan of teh sandwich.

45. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Australia, Colorado, and all over Europe.

46. Favorite time of the day?
All hours of the night. Screw the day.

47. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to be a veterinarian. Homg I spelt that right. o.o;

48. What do you want to be now?
A college art professor.

49. If you could eat with one person, who would it be?
My grandparents. If only for one meal it would be great to actually see what they were like.

50. What character would you hate to be stuck in a room with?
Donald Duck. >>;

51. When is your birthday?
February 21st. Golden birthday next year! >D
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2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME (fave ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Mint Converse (Oh yeah?)

3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Black Horse

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Marie Fargo

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name): Ham Ju

6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Blood Red Rolling Rock (Oh fuck yeah!)

7. NASCAR NAME (the first names of your grandfathers): (Can't do this one. Only know one grandpa's name)

8. STRIPPER NAME (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Seduction Milky Way (o.o; Oh no... )

10. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Roth Rodchester

11. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Halloween Stargazer Lily

12. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now): Watermelon Bra

13. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Orange Juice Oak

14. BAND NAME: (Favorite number, Favorite coffee or tea drink): Eighteen Expresso

15. CALL SIGN NAME: (Least Favorite Color, Most frightening animal or insect) Orange Fish (I'm terrified of fish. It's one of my phobias.)

16. DESIGNER NAME: (Mother’s middle name, Favorite actress’ last name): Julianna Haman. Since I'm going to be a graphic designer and all. (Ha! Beat the system!)


I'm REALLY bored. Piss off. <33

I'll be getting the beginning of my sleeve colored next month! Look for pictures! My new artist is REALLY looking forward to starting on it. He wants to make it beautiful, unlike it is now. It's really ugly right now. -_-;;

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/20138488/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/20138488/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:52:24 PDT
The line work my "artist" did sucks so horribly. I mean... It looks like he didn't even know where the needle ended on some parts, or how deep he was going into my arm. Because some lines are fat, and some are thin.

I'm SEVERELY disappointed with how this has turned out. He's screwed up shit on my wings too. And I spent a grand on those things. I expect them to be a god damn masterpiece.

I'm switching artists now. I'm sick of being constantly disappointed with the tattoo work I'm getting for my money.

... I mean... I'm so ashamed of this line work I'm not even putting up a picture of it till I get some coloring done by my new artist. He'll fix it.

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/19437993/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/19437993/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:27:51 PDT
At that time, pictures of the outline and the finished portion of my wings will be uploaded onto here for everyone's viewing pleasure!!

;

I got a tooth pulled today, too! It feels really weird now...

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18749128/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18749128/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:15:33 PDT
My SLEEVE!!! I'm going forward and moving onto my sleeve. The mother will not be happy with this one. Haha!

Just a tattoo update for you all, or whoever cares enough. xD

One year till I get my Harley!!

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18636457/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18636457/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:25:34 PDT
Other than being tattooed this weekend, I've had one hell of a weekend, let me tell you what.

It's called drama. I hate it. Women being jealous over me because I'm so much better than them. -Poses majestically- Don't hate me because I'm sexy. Haha! But this certain chick has a problem with me because of certain reasons. But she's psycho and brought upon all these problems herself, so don't look at innocent me. I was half tempted to choke her out, though... Just to get her to shut up. -_-;

Well, there's no point to this journal really now....

1 year till I get my Harley. Let's count down!

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18534463/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/18534463/ Tue, 27 May 2008 20:33:08 PDT
I'm not going to Nebraska now, long story.

I am in the process of working on a pretty awesome picture, in my mind. It's nothing like any of my pieces of artwork before this. It's random, and is causing me a lot of mental strain. I'm enjoying it, though. It's pushing my boundaries.

I'm also going to be finishing up the shading of my wings hopefully this weekend.

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17864914/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17864914/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:30:19 PDT
Sorry about this... -_-;;

Hopefully I'll get out of my funk soon...

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17692100/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17692100/ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:29:12 PDT
You know how I told you all I have... or had... either food poisoning or influenza? Well... I don't know what it was, but whatever was in my body really knocked me into a fucked up cycle.

This whole week (Mon evening - Fri/Sat morning) ... I'm not going to lie. I've had, in total, to eat two muffins and a half of a cheeseburger. My stomach was not agreeing with anything. Food made me sick to my stomach almost to the point of I was going to vomit. Liquids did the same. So this whole week my body seemed to go into a state of total repression with the lack of life giving substance we know as food.

I was dizzy, light headed, nauseated, headaches, pains, sweats... It was like the flu, except the puking wasn't there.

I decided enough was enough. I went into the ER, and they pumped an IV into me, along with some medicines.

A few days rest and they said I should be doing better. Hopefully... o.o;

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17628859/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17628859/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:40:41 PDT
Lol...

What a cute, yet odd animal.

And it seems I've caught either Influenza A or food poisoning. I feel like total shit atm... -_-;;;

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17403144/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17403144/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:09:17 PDT
I'm considering it greatly.

What do you all think? Extend them more or keep them as is?

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17247155/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17247155/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:19:46 PST
I have crazy ideas brewing inside my head right now, too... >>; Maybe if I stay on track, I'll have a new picture up by later tonight... That's if I stay on track...

I also work at 11, and had a 12 hour work day today... so my energy is less than up to par with my mind.

I'm rambling. I'll stop... -_-;

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17154946/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17154946/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:07:20 PST
I have a lot of work to do on it. x.x;

It doesn't help these past two days I got my butt kicked to Hell and back at work. -_-;; I'm very tired, and I sprained my thumb on my right hand. So it hurts to try and draw right now. This puts a hold on my artwork. Grrrr

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17044891/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/17044891/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:56:24 PST
I have such ADD sometimes, I swear... -_-;;

One day, you'll all get some new art. One day...

EDIT:
I really am tired. I just noticed how many typos I made. x.x; No more running late in the day for me...

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]]> ~NeylaOrtigon http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/16424261/ http://NeylaOrtigon.deviantart.com/journal/16424261/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:09:14 PST
I'm starting to not cry almost every day. I feel as though I'm not going to be constantly sick. I feel like my life is starting to work out again.

There have been many going-ons that have made me see the truth in many situations, and I sadly regret some decisions I made.

Everything, though, has an equal or greater consiquence. I've met those head on, and am still meeting them.

Now that life is starting to look up again... I wonder what's going to come next.

]]> ~NeylaOrtigon