http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:NinjaSammi&section=today deviantART RSS for by:NinjaSammi en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:33:23 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28424509/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28424509/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:49:10 PST Flying high now!

Dammit! I've got the music from Rocky stuck in my head! Especially "The Final Bell." Man, those movies are awesome, too! Except for Rocky V. It kinda sucked.

But the other five flicks are so damn awesome. I don't think I'll be happy until I see a Rocky movie again. I kinda hope it's 2, since I haven't seen it in forever, but I'd be happy with the original or with Rocky Balboa.

Stupid awesome music...

It's the eye of the tiger! It's the thrill of the fight! ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28282014/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28282014/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:47:07 PST Streaming some consciousness.

Lately I've been considering myself and my identity, who I am and what I want people to see. I'd thought about the parts I've played in the past for the sake of being popular or because I was clinging so hard to control my life at the time. For too many years, I had not been the type to sit back and look for the good in life, until I began to reflect on that very thing about a year ago.

The events of my life since I came of age turned me into a bit of a control freak. I wasn't so concerned with controlling others, but I had this burning need to utterly dominate my own life. Very quickly, life turned from something I wanted control of so I could enjoy it to something I simply tried to wrestle into submission. And I forgot why. I was too focused on how bitter I was at the time I'd wasted that I didn't take the time to enjoy what I had. I wanted to be seen, so I became loud and outspoken. I wanted people to know I was a force to be reckoned with, so I made myself fearsome. Clad in black with a splash of my own favorite color, adorned with spikes and heavy boots, I was Sam. Hear me growl.

Then, over a year ago, I started to remember things. I remembered what made me happy. I remembered a spirit that was buried inside me that I'd kept locked away. I used to travel all the time just to see new things. I never lived in one place too long, because I would grow restless. I used to delight in just being amongst people and talking with them. I used to long to do more than just shout along with the music. There followed experiments and thoughts about what could be, but I was hesitant. Could I really embrace this thing that was coming to be known as Violetta?

The more I tried, the more I began to love this new state of being. I was not bitter, but invigorated. I wanted to do things, enjoy things, learn things... I began to take on the appearance to match this newfound liberation. My skin is no longer snow white. My hair is adorned with violet rather than dyed the color. For months now, I have worn flowing skirts rather than strapped pants. Tunics and bodices replaced the t-shirts. And boots? Well, I do not even remember the last time I tried to wear them.

I am happy with myself. With being Violetta, a walking anachronism. And yet, my identity is not satisfactory. The consensus with many seems to be that I am "Sammi," a name that, to me, embodies a filtered, watered down form of the vicious girl that was supposed to be likable and more popular. I haven't even signed as that since May of '08. And that is why I do not sign as Violetta. I went as Sam, and I was still known as Sammi. And now, after all the changes and all the time that's passed, I begin to fear that my identity is at the whim of the masses. If they wish me to be one thing, then that is what I shall be, regardless of my own actions. Perhaps unfounded, but a fear none the less.

The recent events of my life have made me consider certain things like where I may move, what I'll do with myself, and how I'll get by. It seems to be a time of big changes looming ahead. Perhaps I need a fresh start digitally as well...

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28028326/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/28028326/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:29:31 PDT And onto a better one.

I'm writing one of the hardest things I've ever written. Around 11:00 am today, October 29th, Traci A. Dunham passed away in her sleep. She was the kindest, most selfless persons I've ever had the pleasure to know, and she did so much more for me than I was ever able to properly thank her for. Now her room sits empty, Jamie and I having had our chance to say our final goodbyes to her.

At forty-nine, she was far too young for my liking to be taken, but the Lord chose that time for her. She was at peace, and she went without pain. And so long as I live, I know I will never meet another person just like her. She was family to me, as was I to her. Her loss is one I will always feel, until we meet again.

Traci A. Dunham; January 10, 1960 - October 29, 2009

God be with you. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27945308/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27945308/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:47:52 PDT

I'll probably pay a visit tomorrow to the Catholic church nearby. It's just down the road a ways, I haven't attended church in over a decade, though, let alone a Catholic one specifically.

Anyone got any advice for a long lost girl returning to the flock?

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27862191/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27862191/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:10:38 PDT ... buy an umbrella.

First off, I want to give my sincerest thanks to everyone who responded in my last journal. I'd have replied to each one personally, but time is uncertain, and I don't know how long I have at a computer for any length of time.

Things haven't been going too well around here. With her illness not showing any signs of stopping, we took Traci to the hospital last Tuesday night. Nearly midnight, so it's fair to say she's been staying there since Wednesday. She's been through all manner of tests and antibiotics and anti-fungal medications, and finally the results are in today.

The reason she hadn't shown any improvements is esophageal cancer which has metastasized to her lungs. The oncologist will speak to her tomorrow about treatment, but for now all we can do is pray and be there for her. Some of the bills are taken care of, and the house is safe for the time being, but it's crunch time in our happy home.

I cannot guarantee how quickly I can work, as you've seen how slow I've been to post even the last few pieces of art, but I'm also officially opening for commission. I'm willing to take on artwork, and Jamie's willing to take on stories. It's not something I've really done much before, but right now we're in a scary place. We're trying to stay together and keep things from falling apart, and until I have steadier work, this seems like the best bet.

That said, I'm not sure what else to do. I've been spending most of my time at the hospital with her, and we've had as many of her friends and family come by whenever they can.

Things sure don't get easier, do they?

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27598515/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27598515/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:25:26 PDT Because my brain feels like it's been run over by a garbage truck.

September was a bust, as you might've noticed. I got nothing done, and I don't know when I'll manage to get any new art up. I've got lots of mostly completed sketches on paper, and no time and a sore lack of motivation to get the on my computer for finishing. I've even had a couple of them in Photoshop for a couple of weeks already. Even had some Etherworld waiting, hoping to get it relaunched, but I got nothin'.

My birthday's a week away now, and for the first time in a long time, I'm not excited about it. I'll be 27, and I feel like I'm a damn loser. Meanwhile, for the last month, Traci's had the plague or something. I've been spending most of my time and energy trying to do what I can to promote her health, but she's not really showing any signs of getting better. This'll likely mean that because she needs assistance to do pretty much anything, I'll not be doing anything for the aforementioned birthday.

Joyous...

I'm at the end of my rope. I've been giving all the strength the Lord's giving me, but I'm still feeling drained. Want to go to church, but having to care for an invalid really makes that impossible. And that sucks harder, since before she got sick I'd already found a Catholic church I wanted to try. Yeah, it took some time and a lot of advice from people, but I think I settled on trying that out. Theoretically, of course, since time is not on my side.

Top this off with my friend Eric passing away right before this health drama went down, and it's not been a good... month and a half. So, if you guys have been wondering "Where's the art!?," there's your answer. It's out there, somewhere, but I can't give any promises on when it'll show up. Even the sequel image to the Kanasta/Violetta picture's MIA for a while, and that makes me feel even worse after all the build-up.

Ciao, amici.

I should go find a bottle to crawl into... ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27064556/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/27064556/ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:13:24 PDT And hunt the Red Bull!

I just watched 'The Last Unicorn,' and let me tell you, that movie was freaking great. Jamie told me I needed to see it. He showed me the scene with the Skull, and I knew then that he was right.

So I bought it on DVD, and it made me smile. Seriously, I'm a total sucker for those old fantasy cartoons. Schmendrick was a great guy. A little like Rincewind from Discworld, but without being absolutely bumbling. And I'll say it, I loved Molly. I guess I can feel a strong understanding with the character that's actually keeping the whole bizarre adventure together.

You guys should hunt it down and see it. It's not expensive on DVD, and even if you're cheap, it's probably at Youtube.

And if you have already seen it... well, then you'll probably get the meaning of the title of this journal.

What happened to that kind of Japanimation? ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25891310/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25891310/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:41:16 PDT
I expect that in not being able to retreat to my computer when I don't feel like doing something will make me get a lot more done, including art. And it's a bit of an experiment to see what I'm like now. For nearly 20 years I didn't have the internet in any form. It largely didn't exist for much of that! But in the last six years I've changed a lot. I wanna see what this me would be like in the world I thought I'd grow into.

So, see you guys next weekend probably. Arrivederci e buona fortuna!

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25827358/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25827358/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:33:27 PDT
Don't even know what else to say about it. Sorry I haven't been getting any new stuff out.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25342559/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25342559/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:48:57 PDT Our comic begins today!

After waaaaay too many delays, Etherworld, the flagship comic for Antique Submarine (that's the fancy publishing name for Jim and I, for those who haven't paid attention), has finally seen the light of internet. Click the link below to be transported nearly instantly right there!

[link]

I hope you all visit and follow the adventures of the characters you've seen in my gallery over the years. You'll finally have the chance to see what they do, get to know who they are, and experience their story as it was meant to be told. That is to say, in a regularly updating webcomic.

Geez, I hope I didn't jinx us with the "regularly updating" part.

So go there! Read! Enjoy! Comment! And most of all, I pray that you all continue to show the support for the comic that has kept us working hard to fill this gallery. You guys have been a spectacular audience for our artwork and stories, and it'd be an honor to have each of you tuning in for our own comic.

See you in the funnies! ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25042911/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/25042911/ Sun, 31 May 2009 00:32:05 PDT A concert, a trip, and a place to rest my bones.

Hot damn, it's been a great few days. Really, it all started with Wednesday. I had my doubts because of their most recent album, but I thoroughly enjoyed going to the Queensrÿche concert with Traci. She's a big fan, I'm not that big on 'em, but I thought they rocked pretty hard back in the 80s. American Soldier seemed a little too bleeding heart like so much stuff this past decade, that it turned me off. But performed live, the songs are way more fun. So, all in all, that rocked pretty hard. Of course, I wish I'd known it'd be that cool and windy. I wouldn't have worn a tank top.

Follow it up with Thursday, and things just get better. My second futon's been breaking down into uselessness, and by this past week, I'd had enough. I wanted a bed, dammit. A real bed. Of my own. No more busted futons or crashing on the sofa. So a quick search on Craigslist landed me a fullsized bed for cheap. Pretty damn comfortable, too. And, some more cash generously donated by Traci later, and I've got a bed that is so bright and beautiful... I love it! All crimson and gold with these matte gold sheets... MMM! And it's such a joy to sleep on. If only people weren't waking me up now.

But it's okay when they wake me up to go on a trip. In a more or less spur of the moment decisions, we ran to Little Rock for little more than to grab some Rally's, let Traci grab some photos in Jim's old stomping grounds, and then hit the Burrito down there for dinner. Tasty tasty. And, I got to walk across the old train bridge over the river. I remember looking at that bridge as a child with this odd sense of wonderment, and to finally get to walk across it... that was something special.

So, things have been pretty wonderful. Aside from a few moments when I got down or worried, and apart from the hassle of car assessment, I've had some good days and even some productive nights to go along with them.

And tonight I cooked some killer fried chicken. God, I'm awesome in the kitchen!

Buona notte! ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/24959696/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/24959696/ Tue, 26 May 2009 11:55:55 PDT Holy crap! Pizza!

I am eating so many olives on my pizza right now. There's even some utterly delicious mushrooms. Oh, and the ham! And the cheese!

You're all hungry.

Yum. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/24294935/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/24294935/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:13:32 PDT Watch out for falling art.

Okay. Here we go. It's been a long trip leading up to this point, but with a much larger effort in these past few months, I'm ready for the announcement.

The bulk of the modern characters I've drawn, and you guys should be familiar with, are soon to make their comic debut in the supernatural comic project that Jim and I are in the midst of bringing to a (virtual) reality near you. It will be called Etherworld, and will finally give you a vivid look into the lives of the characters you've all come to know these past years. While not fetish related, nor truly adult in nature, it will contain likely PG-13 material at the least.

We're releasing the comic, and our future joint projects, under the banner of Antique Submarine. That'll be the name Jim and I work under for anything we do together, and you can find a gallery devoted completely to it at [link] . Hope to see you guys there, too.

Now, with this change, what will become of my adult work? While the Etherworld cast will be appearing in tantalizing images from time to time, I've begun considering creating an entirely new cast to take over that particular spotlight. They'll represent a mixed bag of themes that I myself am into, so expect to see your favorites and some of mine as well. I've posted the conceptual images of the first three characters in my gallery, and I'd love to hear what you guys think of them.

Right now, we're at a major point in building the foundation of our online publications, so your support is greatly appreciated. I hope you all enjoy the stories we tell, and stay with us through the long haul. Expect word again as we get closer to going live with Etherworld, and I'll keep you updated as to the rest of my artistic ventures.

Happy hunting. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/23954994/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/23954994/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:36:31 PDT Jim has penned letter with some of his thoughts lately, and has asked me to post it here for your consideration. The letter is below.

Open Letter from the Writer

I've seen it crop up more and more lately in comments, a need to mention to the artist that her fans aren't into or don't get a few certain things, namely things relating to BDSM and peril. Nobody’s been rude, critical, or pissed me off. I’m not complaining, but this is an interesting thing to me.

Taken from Samantha's currently newest piece, "Public Punishment":

I could not take hot coals to their feet. Feathers, oh yes. - DruZod

Although I wouldn't take coals,whips, or paddles to them. Feathers, yes. - Gaarasgirl

Although I'm not a fan of hot coal and paddles, I do like the feathers and the tickling part of the scenario. - Fireheart1001

See what I mean? There was another little thing a short while back, in response to "Altar of the Terror Lizard," which is a DiD image involving a prehistoric girl and a dinosaur.

Why do i get the feeling a lot of tickling will be involved? - Match25

It's very odd to me, really, especially as the writer of the companion stories and descriptions, that this keeps on. No offense, of course, to the people who do prefer simple tickling to BDSM. Let me say that it's not my intention to insult anyone or suggest that their fetish is less worthy. It's just that I'll write the story, stating the intent and content of the combined work, and then find comments that downplay that element.

On the one hand, I completely understand and agree with people having different fetishes.

No, it's something else. It's simply curious to me how readily people offer up the information that they wouldn't do that. It strikes me as though someone were trying very hard to convince themselves that they didn't find the torture to be appealing in some way. Yes, it seems like there's a lot of people who may be closet BDSM fans! Maybe some of youse guys are a bit uncomfortable with how some of these things make you feel?

If so, please open up. Tell me, the writer, and Samantha the artist, that you do like some of these things. We'd love to hear that!

On to my next point in all this though. One or two comments seem to have totally missed the point. Am I being too vague as to the point? Is it in this case the writers fault, or is it perhaps a generation gap? When I was growing up, there used to be this thing in entertainment called peril.

Peril is when the character is put in danger either by fortune or by the diabolical acts of another. The peril can be anything from being stopped in their progress to death. It would often times be used on physically weak characters. Dr. Claw would catch Penny or the monster would catch Daphne. Then the other characters, be it Inspector Gadget or Scooby & Shaggy will have to rescue the character. There's one alternate route though.

A strong character, in the case of our example, Samantha's jungle-girl Khanna, does not need rescue. She's what's called a heroine, and that's a topic that I'll touch on again in a moment. Khanna is strong-willed, physically capable and completely competent. If someone came to rescue her, there’s a high likelihood that she would end up having to save them. This, I’ve noticed, is a different method of storytelling than what most people seem used to in this day and age.

We’re bombarded today with “reality” on TV, making characters more and more “human”, that is, in storytelling terms, weaker. They buckle under pressure more easily and have to typically be spurred into decisive action through some extra force, or as we writers like to call them, “character building moments.” The other influence on peoples’ storytelling expectations is the huge explosion of the pseudo-art form known as anime.

Anime is written to the sensibilities, archetypes, and social stereotypes of a different culture. Specifically, Japan. Japanese culture exemplifies honor, loyalty, shame in the face of failure, androgynous pop stars, sexual immaturity, and a slew of other things that I, personally, find to be rather… silly. From what I’ve found, these Japanese cartoons used to be exactly that: Japanese cartoon shows. One of my favorite animated series ever, “Record of Lodoss War” is a Japanese production from the early 1990s and it uses the action/adventure/romance/peril formula that I find to be superior storytelling.

Newer shows though, have traded that tried-and-true formula for a collection of disparate elements, all combined into this mélange that somehow or another resembles a story. Central to the discussion is the degradation of female characters. Let’s take “Lodoss War” for example. Deedlit is a good character. She doesn’t shy away from danger, is competent, and isn’t afraid to dir... ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/23694582/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/23694582/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:08:09 PDT And what I saw isn't easily forgotten.

Truly, the mark of a good movie is that it leaves you with something you can't just shrug off. I'm a great proponent of movies for the sake of entertainment, but sometimes the mind craves something that'll feed it for sometime. And The Watchmen provides that in great amounts. I went through the entire gamut of emotions, mostly the darker ones, and left with this euphoric feeling of having seem something truly badass.

But by that evening, those darker emotions started coming back as I wrestled with the philosophical notions presented in the film. In the end, no one was right, no one was really good, and the conclusion Veidt reached in the end was really hollow despite its logic and ultimate effectiveness.

Even the nature of the heroes was so twisted from what we idealize that calling them heroes in the end seems like little more than a generic name for someone who takes the law into their own hands. They were all as wrong in so many ways as those who wronged them or preyed upon a fallen society.

The movie did a lot to turn perceptions upside-down and really make you try your damnedest to get some sense of where the silver lining was at only to question whether or not there was a silver lining in the first place. I mean, I watched the flick on Thursday, and I still haven't totally come to terms with it. What a fantastic movie.

Oh, and Dr. Manhattan's cock was so not that noticeable. People really need to stop talking like that was the end all and be all of the flick. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22951160/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22951160/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:13:38 PST
Did you see that? Of course you did! It was the freakin' Super Bowl! What an awesome game. It coulda gone either way right up until the end. Now that's what I wanna see when I watch a game. Fuck yes! Congrats to the Stealers. And well done to the Cardinals for giving them a helluva run.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22493418/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22493418/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:36:59 PST
I've been heavily considering getting back into Christian fellowship. After years of a dubious attitude towards organized religion, I'm beginning to desire once again to actually find people to fellowship with. Can that be a verb? To fellowship? Anyway...

It's been a long time since I've even stepped foot in a church, and the last time was a friend's wedding a year and a half ago. So I'm looking for advice on which ones I should try. I'd love it if they enjoyed an amount of ritual to their services, as I believe greatly in the power of ritual and mysticism to enhance belief, and I'd prefer a congregation that isn't too judgemental of those who walk through their doors.

I may be barking up the wrong tree, don't know what kind of godless heathens you people are (), but if you've got any advice on what kind of churches or which denominations I should try, I'd be quite grateful.

Until next time.

Addio. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22201516/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22201516/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:03:49 PST
Yes, Christmas has come once more. In fact, it just passed a few minutes ago. It was a good one, even if the season seemed to fly by. There's a definite magic to the holiday, and not just in the TV special sorta way.

Okay, maybe it is that way. At Christmas my family seems to get along for a while. My ever aging grandparents seem livelier than they are during the rest of the year. The slightest of things, like an ornament on the tree or a light on the house, can captivate for what feels like a lifetime. And even though I still need my space from time to time, this old house that I haven't lived in for seven years now feels comfortable and welcoming.

My Christmases have changed, of course. I still remember the evenings of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins coming over or meeting at someone's house for the biggest dinner we'd see all year and exchanging gifts and singing carols. And who could ever forget the giddiness of Christmas morning and the rush that me and my sister would go through to wake mom and dad and tear through our gifts. Things are simpler now. Drive down and stay about three days... dinner's still there, but with less ceremony than it's had in the past. The gifts are less numerous, but still as heartfelt in their giving. And of course, my sister and I would sleep in if we can.

It was a good holiday all around. Even my often Scrooge-like housemate could feel the spirit this time around, a true Christmas miracle, especially in 2008. I hear tell that even Jim had a good Christmas.

And I hope all of you did, too. I think I'd like nothing more this year than to know that all my friends had as good a holiday as we did. And if you didn't, lie to me! You don't wanna make me feel bad, do ya?

So, enough sappy Yuletide cheer. Raise a glass of eggnog with rum of whisky or whatever you prefer with it. 'Tis the season, ya know.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22021793/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/22021793/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:08:26 PST
Hey.

I'm not a manga-ka, or a anime producer.

I don't live in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan... or own a Mitsubishi.

And I don't know anybody named Kyoko, Kenshin, or Nakamura.

And no, I've never had hot Asian sex,... but I'm sure it would be quite an evening.

I speak English and Italian, not "Nihongo-ga!"

I drink Chianti, not warmed sake!

And when someone says to me 'Neko neko kawaii desu ne!', I seriously mean it when I say, 'Get a life'.

My favorite show's title is not Code Geass, it's Ghostbusters.

And the Azumanga girls were drawings, not real girls. DRAWINGS!

And when I make comics, I never, ever draw like every.
Frame.
In.
A.
Fight.
Is.
Its.
Own.
Second.

I live in Arkansas, but I was born in Texas.

And I believe in Amazon.com, where you can still find the shows from the Renaissance of American Animation.

My art's appeared on at DeviantART, at TickleTheater, TMF, and even a furry forum.

And yes, I've responded to a cutesy anime name, BUT it was New Years Eve and I was too drunk to stand!

My name is Samantha, and I am a CARTOONIST!

Addendum: Most people will likely, as a few already have, miss the point of this journal. I'm not attacking anime, nor those who like it. I just don't wanna hear anyone ever again say I draw the stuff, which is the source of my above ire. Granted, the title was a bit misleading and probably should be altered. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21938793/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21938793/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:59:12 PST
Bettie Page, prolific bondage and fetish model of the 1950s, died today after spending days on life support following a heart attack. Her legacy and beauty will always live on as long as people remember her as she wanted them to, as the daring woman who turned the photography world on its ear.

I can't help but feel a bit of a personal loss, since even though I never knew her, she was such a role model to me. I'll always carry a love for what she did with me, and I only hope I can bring half as much pleasure to the world as she did.

Rest well, you dark beauty.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21326350/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21326350/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:12:29 PST
Oh. Fuck. YES! Finally, we're looking at the chance of being able to be proud of being American. Now we have a chance of getting out from under the thumb of the rich 1%. Already I can feel like a weight's being lifted (or maybe that's this delicious Pinot Grigio), and there's a chance for some improvement around here. Now, I may get my friend Jess back from a warzone, I may see some rights if I decide to love another woman, and I may be able to say without shame for our leaders that I'm from America.

Gods bless this country. All of them. Whichever you believe it. Things are finally looking up, people. We're decided it's time to make this place better and reject a lot of the same tired crap.

WE WIN!!! ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21274462/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/21274462/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:28:36 PDT
Man, it kicks ass having friends you can fight with. On their birthday, no less. Seriously, when a guy can whine and be annoying to you all day long because it's "his day," and you blow up in the end and hit him... you know it's something special when you can both cry about it and then drink a lot of whisky.

And put the whisky in the chili that was intended to sober you up.

Dear God I love Jim. Happy birthday, Jim.

Everyone go to and wish his sorry ass a happy birthday. Because I fuckin' said so. Hop to!

Everyone should have someone this close. It's a refreshing dose of what's real and what actually matters.

This rant brought to you in part my Jim Beam bourbon. ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/20696774/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/20696774/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:37:27 PDT
There's an amount of trust in a friendship, and that also means believing someone when they claim to be a friend. After all, you don't go around asking friends in real life periodically "I'm not sure if you're my friend. If you really are, would you go and wear a sign saying so?"

There is also the point that this is actually an art gallery. There are many people in my Watch list that I don't consider friends. They're simply fans of my artwork. That's why it says +watch instead of +friend. It's a way of keeping tabs on artists you like, the fact that you can keep in touch with people you like is an added bonus.

Don't mean to rain on any parades, but the whole thing smacks of that teeny-bopper internet culture. Enjoy the memes, folks, but don't take them too seriously.

Stay tuned for future rants. I've had a ton of stress lately, and you people might be hearing about it! ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/20343755/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/20343755/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:45:17 PDT
Alcohol is a fascinating lover. It does so much to free you of all those pesky doubts and inhibitions that stand in the way of what you truly want, but it also causes you to be unable to act on them. For one reason or another, there is always some sort of set back. For example, there are laws that say you can't drive while drunk. And good laws they are, as they keep people safe. There are certain things you'll be refused for your own safety, because people will assume that, being drunk, this isn't what you actually want, but what you think you want thanks to the effects of alcohol.

I do enjoy what it does, especially when I get drunk on wine. It leaves me mellow and reflective, and somehow I can enjoy any mood I'm in, even when it's a bad one. I can savor the defeat, as it were.

And yet, I cannot act on it. Sad as that is... While I have the desire to do what is necessary to repair my mood, I remain powerless.

By the way... tequila is bad on its own. Doesn't matter how you slice it.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/19774355/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/19774355/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:44:45 PDT
So, I started thinking when I saw these. Well, I started thinking about grade school and childhood and years past. But after that, I started thinking about arts and crafts, everyone's favorite time in elementary school. But now we're grown up! Now we're GOOD at art. So, here's what I came up with...

Grab a supply list for a local school. Any school, whether it's your alma mater or not. Look up, oh... the second grade. Strictly adhering to the supplies listed, buy what you will and see what sorta art you can create with it. Naturally, you shouldn't need to buy three-ring binders or folders or spiral notebooks (unless you're feeling particularly nostalgic or needing office supplies).

No prize. Just for kicks. If you get a little free time, see what you can do with those jumbo crayons and #2 pencils. See where it takes ya. Be a kid again.

I'm gonna go buy a hat...

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/19255538/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/19255538/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:42:46 PDT
And the Park is quite different now. The remodelling got finished when I wasn't looking, and it's impressive! New playground, new furniture... It looks great with the way the River Market area's grown in the past few years.

Also got to eat at Chip's, which is an awesome bar-b-q place. They've got some of the best barbeque and fantastic pie. Then we went off to meet my cousins, who I've found out are actually supportive and accepting members of the family. Yes, that means I've got kin that doesn't disapprove of what I do! Amazing, isn't it?

Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to get much art done lately, but it's on the way. I've got a few things I'm working on that should be in my gallery soon. Mostly sexy stuff so far, but things might get a littl more action-packed after a while.

And now, to keep a close eye on an eBay auction. I got some vintage dolls to get! Bwahahaha!

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And, while I was working it in I realized that it's a part of me that I've never really talked about. But that's probably because there's no real origin story. One day, a long time ago, I basically sat down and sketched out different looks. I tried out different colors, different designs, and ultimately, the purple stripe just stuck with me. And what's kinda odd is that growing up my favorite color was blue. Guess times change. There were a few other things different back then. My eyes looked totally different. I used to draw these sorta vine-like designs down the sides of my face that came down from the temples. They were tedious and impossible to keep symmetrical. Eventually, they gave way to the three-point design I use now. But the hair stayed, and it's been like this for a few years now.

Of course, the stripe isn't the only place I have purple hair...

Food for thought.

P.S. These giant stereo speakers I hooked up to my computer are awesome!

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/17289399/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/17289399/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:15:44 PDT
STEVEN SEAGAL ENERGY DRINK!

Assuming that "Asian Experience" would be the most... flavorful (to put it nicely), we picked up a can each. In the name of science, of course. The can itself is black with blinging gold trim, and this blue lightning burst. The words "Lightning Bolt" appear above some sorta kanji. Other characters appear on other parts of the can.

Onto the contents itself. It smelled funny. Not funny bad. But funny... like opening a can of V8 or something. But it doesn't taste tomato-y. It tastes like an entire garden. I wanna guess pulling heavily from the radish section or something. It's the kinda thing that you laugh at after your first sip, but soon find so curious you realize you just drank half a can.

It's not what I'd call "bad," per se. It's not fizzy and carbonated, so it tastes a little flat. But it's still decent enough as a drink, I suppose.

But it's Steven Seagal's energy drink. So if you can live with yourself after trying it, go find a can. They're a buck a can. And it'll give you a funny story for later.

Finally, here's pictoral evidence of today's experiment. [link]

And the link to the drink's web presence. [link]

Addendum: Do not chug the can. You'll feel like Steven Seagal kicked your stomach's ass.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16732493/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16732493/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:01:09 PST Go to the Wikipedia home page and click "random article". That is your band's name.
Click random article again; that is your album name.
Click random article 15 more times; those are the tracks on your album.

Band Name: Zana Dolukhanova
Album Name: Radio Ink

Tracks:
1: El Hotel eléctrico
2: Jaana Savolainen
3: Abbey Road Studios
4: Magic Game Day
5: Tsybin RSR
6: Barry Jackson (Footballer)
7: 1993 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
8: Tower Works
9: Berner High School
10: Formation of rocks
11: Lac-Saint-Louis
12: Phanuel Bacon
13: Oracle
14: Elizete Cardoso
15: Peerless

That worked out pretty well... I like the list.

Anyone who wants to do this is tagged. I hardly ever actually pick anyone.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16598368/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16598368/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:11:48 PST
I swear it was warmer when I went there in January back in 2000, but ah well. There was a lot more wind this time. And gave me a cold on the way down. Thanks, Jim! n_n But there were good things that happened. We got to stay in a hotel right there on the waters of Biscayne bay. I got to meet . And I did get to drink a lot at this one pub in Boca Raton.

Geez, Boca Raton has a lot of rich people in it! And some damn fine deals on drinks. I like Boca Raton. I should get rich and live there...

Granted, we didn't really go to have fun. A friend of mine was having some medical work done (she's fine and feeling great now), but we got out plenty. Got to cruise around Bal Harbor and saw some tremendously trendy shops. Didn't get to go to Bayside Marketplace, though. And that really bummed me. But there was a Heat game going on, and the parking deck was being used for that. Damn. Maybe next time.

And I do plan to return someday. Someday when I have the money to get my own hotel room and escape Jim's snoring.

He's a medical wonder. Truly.

And after a 22 hour straight run home (We're insane, too. Did I tell ya?), I'm back in the cold of the Ozark mountains. And I'm waiting for a dress to be delivered.

Ah... back to the daily routine.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16359735/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16359735/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:42:40 PST
The dull afternoon just got awesome.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16234456/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16234456/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:55:40 PST tagged me... Here goes nothin'.

Rules:
1. Post these rules.
2. Each tagged person should post 8 aleatory facts of themselves.
3. Tagged people should write a journal\blog about these facts.
4. In the end tag and name 8 people.
5. Go to their dA pages and comment saying that they are tagged and hugged.

Here are the facts!
1. In addition to my normal clothes, I'm trying to assemble an 80s outfit. When done, I'd like to move onto the 60s then the 70s.
2. I've given thought now and then to the potential for plastic surgery to give me elf ears.
3. Most of my looks seem to come from the Italian side I got from my (biological, of course) father.
4. I feel safer having a knife on me, though I never expect to be mugged or anything.
5. After having seen Forbidden Planet again, I can now say that Leslie Nielsen was wickedly handsome. And Anne Francis was a hottie.
6. I can't sleep without some kind of white noise. Fortunately, I now have a white noise maker.
7. I may get contact lenses soon. If so, they'll be green, since I've always wanted green eyes.
8. I like lounging around in my PJs. And I can't think of much else to say at this hour.

I can't think of who I'd wanna tag, so if you think it might be fun to spread a little bit more info about yourselves, go ahead. Enjoy.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16098280/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/16098280/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:01:36 PST
I got back from my parents' place not too long ago, but it's still Christmas Day! So happy holidays to everyone out there, whatever you celebrate or however you celebrate it. n_n My best wishes to all of you.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/15462802/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/15462802/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:20:38 PST Hooray for me!

Secondly, my glasses came in! For those of you who didn't know, my eyesight has been getting steadily worse over the past few years. It was a little bad back in high school, but nowadays things have gotten worse. Signs have been hard to read when driving, I've been getting eye strain and headaches when reading or at my computer, and I'd just had enough of that. I thought I was just nearsightered, but the exam determined that I have astigmatism. So now I've got new specs.

It's still weird adjusting to them. Everything seems shorter, the ground seems closer, and stuff sometimes looks skewed. But I'm getting used to it slowly, and I've been wearing them a lot since yesterday since they make everything look so much clearer. The world's looking good.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/15024135/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/15024135/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:42:34 PDT I received a card from Jim's grandma and her husband, because they're real nice folks. Also got a new keyboard from Traci. It's a Saitek Eclipse II which I love dearly because it glows purple. My recently married friends got me a cool brass-headed cane that they picked up in New Orleans. I think it'll look good with my cloak.

I began doing my Halloween decoration tonight, too. Tomorrow, I hope I can just relax for most of my birthday. I wanna decorate the house more, eat a little cake, and just sit back and enjoy reaching this mark in my life.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/14256522/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/14256522/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:11:44 PDT
Going back in time can be difficult...

Still need to find myself a jacket. And get my hair feathered sometime. I'll probably wait 'til the beginning of September for that.

Some may wonder why I'm doing this. See, me and Jim are planning on having an 80s Night in mid-September. The outfit I'm assembling is, actually, far from gothic or even classic punk rocker. So this'll be a weird night for anyone who sees me. Of course, this will also happen in a different city, so it's unlikely anyone will recognize me anyway. Especially since I'm going to do the unthinkable and cover my purple stripe for a night. It'll probably be hot pink to match the legwarmers I've got.

No. I'm not obsessed. Why?

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/14003816/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/14003816/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:43:30 PDT
I'd like to think that the past few months here have told me that, in fact, people do enjoy my art for what it is, not just for the things I draw from time to time. So I'm going to begin posting any piece of art I complete that I feel proud of, not just the ones that I feel give me the most unbiased reactions.

I thank everyone who's been giving me encouragement and critique on my art so far. You guys have been awesome, and I really do appreciate everyone's involvement in my artistic life. n_n

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13760788/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13760788/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:27:20 PDT

RULES:

The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things/hates about yourself" and people who get tagged MUST write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things/hates 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'll chew my lip randomly when working on art on my computer, but I won't do it when working on paper.
2. I hate that I can't simply be a courtesan, loved and desired by all.
3. I comb my hair with whatever I have nearby. A lot.
4. I want to go to Italy just because I know my biological father had Italian in him, and it passed on to me in my looks.
5. I have a deep attraction to the Flying V design of guitars. My second bass will no doubt be one.
6. I wanna freaking go ghost hunting more! >_<

Now for some taggings...


]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13388504/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13388504/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:15:57 PDT
This is Tilly Willy Bridge.

The legend varies from person to person, but the core of it is that at some point in the 70s a woman was driving across the bridge with her child. The car went over and both the woman and child died. The area is said to be haunted, and people have reported seeing the woman at night in a nearby field or a child's handprints on their windows as they mysteriously fog up or even a ghost car that disappears as it rounds a bend.

I went out to find the bridge today, about an hour before sundown. Yes, the creepy stuff is most often to happen at night, but I really was unfamiliar with the area and I figured my best bet in finding it would happen while I still had some light to see by. Jim and I eventually did find the bridge and an unusual amount of traffic for such a secluded area. As we crossed the bridge all the windows in my car fogged up almost immediately. By the time we were a hundred feet on the other side I could barely see out of the windshield. Unfortunately, no handprints. It started to fade a little as we went down the road looking for a place to turn around, but sure enough when we came back I had to use my wipers just to see.

Jim began filming with his camera. Almost to complete a ghost hunting cliche it was terrible quality. He kept whipping the phone around as we crossed the bridge on our way back. The oddity is on the last frame. The first time he played it back the last frame seemed dominated by a kind of fog. He couldn't figure out what he had his phone pointed at, so he rewatched it. Every other time we watched the video, the last frame was simply a small reflection of a rearview mirror. No fog.

I do plan to go back. Unfortunately I don't own cool stuff like an EMF meter or digital sound recorder. I'm afraid for now my ghost hunting is incredibly amatuer. It's still fun as heck, even on days like today when you don't really encounter anything substantial.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13069478/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/13069478/ Wed, 23 May 2007 21:52:53 PDT
Wow. I hit the big 10K. Weird feeling, I tell ya. The idea that people like the stuff I slap down on paper, then put on my computer. I suppose I'll have to do something special. Hopefully I'll have a chance in the next few days.

I want to thank you all so very much for all the support that's been given since I put my first drawing up here. You guys definitely rock and I'll always appreciate the kindness I've been shown here. Love ya all! And thanks for 10K!

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/12532214/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/12532214/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:08:03 PDT
I call it "The Doomsday Machine!"

It's superior in every way to my previous lineage of machines. And with it I shall wreak devastation across the world!

Once I get used to Vista a bit more. Then the devastation. Ooooh, the devastation.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/12212795/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/12212795/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:19:03 PDT
So I'm gonna make one because I've been doing a lot of stuff here tonight, what with uploading 3 things to my gallery.

Just a reminder, I'm hot and talented. Love me!

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11887663/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11887663/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:34:32 PST
I really need to stick to simpler things.

On another note, after leaving my house to avoid the unpleasant possibility of a visit from my family, I discovered that the weather has improved. It wasn't freezing today. The sun was out (which despite the fact that it burns the eyes, was quite nice), and the breeze was gentle rather than biting.

By saying that, I've probably doomed us all to an ice age or something.

Oh well. I'm still standing.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11824153/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11824153/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:36:39 PST
Secondly, V-day seemed to go surprisingly well. I...

I got roses. O.o

I mean, they were from a friend, ya know? Nothing really romantic implied with them.

But they were roses.

I've never gotten roses.

I can't even remember last time someone gave me a flower, let alone a dozen blood red roses.

And a sword. The roses were given to me along with a Zangetsu replica. (Those who watch Bleach know what kind of absurdly large sword I now possess.)

So, one roommate got me a sword and flowers, and the other took me out to a very, very nice Chinese dinner and got a bottle of mead for us to share, as well as rum (mostly for himself) and some Boone's Farm. Which might as well be water, but at least it tastes really good.

There wasn't a lot of yelling or ranting. I don't actually think I had a reason to do any of that. For the first time in 4 years I've had a Valentine's that didn't involve drinking, yelling, and crying. It was an interesting change to say the least.

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]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11418418/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11418418/ Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:32:21 PST
I think most people who are watching me are aware that it's not the only tickling picture of done. But I chose not to upload the others here because I don't want to be known as a fetish artist. I love drawing the stuff, but I want to know if my art is good or not by just what I put into it, and not because the content might be arousing to some.

Fortunately, that seems to be the case. People have generously commented and faved my art. Even the pictures that I think are awful get encouragement, and I'm tremendously grateful for it. If anything, it makes me more confident that I could upload other pictures without being thought of as a tied to a particular genre or something.

Now if I can just avoid being drowned under tons of requests, then I'd see no problem with uploading more.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11317297/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11317297/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:46:45 PST
Just a few words of warning. Carry on.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11169032/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11169032/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:18:15 PST

The best to all of you for the holidays. n_n I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and enjoys every moment of it. I'll see you all when I get back.

Happy holidays. n_n

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11055588/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/11055588/ Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:59:07 PST
This is your daily dose of randomness. Enjoy.

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10904066/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10904066/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:39:53 PST for not giving proper warning.

1) How old do you wish you were?
I'd love to be 22 again. Even though people tell me I don't even look 20.

2) Where were you when 9/11 happened?
Biology Lab at the university. We tried to find a TV to watch during class, but couldn't.

3) What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
Kick the stupid thing.

4) Do you consider yourself kind?
Usually, yes. Though with my normal sarcasm.

5) If you HAD to get a tattoo, where would it be?
Probably on my waist, opposite side as my sister.

6) If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Japanese... And I think I'm making a bit of progress. Other choices include Romanian or Cherokee.

7) Do you know your neighbours?
I've met a few of them, and they seem to be frat-boy pricks. The ones down the street seem nice, though.

8) What do you consider a holiday?
Anytime I get to relax without feeling guilty about it.

9) Do you follow your horoscope?
I'll read one if I see one, but I don't go seeking them out.

10) Would you move for the person you loved?
If I had a guarantee that they wouldn't leave me stranded in that town... again... (Bad experience doing that once.)

11) Are you touchy feely?
Yeppers! n_n

12) Do you believe that opposites attract?
They can attract, but it rarely lasts.

13) Dream job?
Filmmaking, be it live action or true animation. Though professional slave sounds tempting...

14) Favorite channel(S)?
I watch so little TV... um... Sci-fi channel used to be cool... Cartoon Network, BBC (any of them), AMC, and Comedy Central.

15) Favorite place to go on weekends?
Random places around the area within 2 hours drive.

16) Showers or Baths?
Showers to clean, baths to relax

17) Do you paint your nails?
Oh yes. Jet black.

18) Do you trust people easily?
Not usually.

19) What are your phobias?
Sudden death. And that's about it.

20) Do you want kids?
Someday I'd like to have a daughter.

21) Do you keep a handwritten journal?
Nope.

22) Where would you rather be right now?
Bound and broken in a dungeon sounds reeeeally good...

23) Heavy or light sleeper?
Heavy like a ton of bricks.

24) Are you paranoid?
No tall the time, but when I do get paranoid I can act pretty neurotic.

25) Are you impatient?
I'd say so.

26) Who can you relate to?
Very few people. Though there's at least 3-4 people at the top of the list.

27) How do you feel about interracial couples?
They're the same as any other couple.

28) Have you been burned by love?
I've got the scars to prove it.

29) What's your main ring tone on your cell?
Some weird techno thing.

30) What were you doing after midnight last night?
Eating a late dinner.

31) What did the last text on your mobile phone say?
Probably something from my sister telling me to get in touch with her.

32) Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
I tried to sleep in mine, but somehow wound up sleeping on the couch.

33) What color shirt are you wearing?
Black with a white outline of Inigo Montoya.

35) Name three things you have on you at all times~?
Arm warmers, choker, bracelet

36) What color are your bed sheets?
Blue tiger stripe.

37) How much cash do you have on you right now?
Six bucks in cash and a ton of change.

38) What is your favorite part of the chicken?
I do love a good breast.

39) What's your favorite town/city?
Baltimore is a really nice place. So was Boston.

40) I can't wait till?
I get my cloak!

41) Who got you to join myspace?
No one yet.

42) What did you have for dinner last night?
Burgers

43) How tall are you barefoot?
5'8" I'm taller than all the other girls I know. >_<

44) Have you ever smoked heroin?
I haven't yet.

45) Do you own a gun?
Not a real one. But I freaking want one!

46) What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Soda

47) What is your favourite weapon to lure in the opposit... ]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10648148/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10648148/ Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:05:29 PST
And I'm so very bad. I totally forgot to mention it yesterday. So a big happy belated birthday to ! Lots of birthdays around this time of year, huh?

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10601432/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10601432/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:07:09 PST Ah well. Hopefully I'll get some much wanted stuff done soon. I've got a few drawings lined up, so hopefully I'll have something to show for it all soon enough.

And a BIG happy birthday to He's a freaking awesome roommate like that. n_n

]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10364076/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10364076/ Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:52:15 PDT
]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10284927/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10284927/ Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:00:41 PDT and so I have to come up with 10 interesting things about myself. Let's see...

1) I turn 24 in 8 days.

2) The only pants I really find comfortable are bondage pants. I wear them practically every day.

3) My first furry character has my name, but my second one is the one that's actually like me.

4) I have a tiny dot to the right of my nose which I'm actually proud of. It makes my face more interesting.

5) If I'm not wearing my arm warmers I feel uncomfortable and self concious. I usually also need to be wearing a bracelet and choker.

6) I own two pairs of fake ears. One pair of white cat ears, and one pair of anime-style elf ears.

7) I'm learning to play the bass, slowly but surely. I've even got a black and chrome Squier p-bass.

8) I keep strange hours, usually waking up around 1-2 pm and going to bed around 5-6 am.

9) My favorite colour is blue, but my wardrobe is nearly completely black and purple.

10) The purple streak in my hair is my most distinguishing feature.

Now I gotta tag some people. Randomly pulled from my watchers...



There we go. That should do it. n_n

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]]> *NinjaSammi http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10136867/ http://NinjaSammi.deviantart.com/journal/10136867/ Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:21:30 PDT Mucho mucho props to for setting this up. He totally rocks. n_n ]]> *NinjaSammi