deviantART: by:RenaQuicksilver http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:RenaQuicksilver&section=today deviantART RSS for by:RenaQuicksilver en-us Copyright 2010, deviantART.com Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:39:44 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png Resolutions, Wigs, and Rena's Typical Insanity http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/29442827/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/29442827/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:48:51 PST I hope that this year brings everyone lots of good things!

I am trying to start this year off on a positive note! After all, more positive things happen to you if you think positively. :)

I hope that all of my watchers have a very awesome New Year! The year of the Tiger is upon us! :w00t:

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:meditate: The Typical List of New Year's Resolutions

Okay, so sticking to being unoriginal...I'm going to do the 'New Year's Resolutions' List thing...^^;

Resolutions
:bulletpurple: Lose weight
:bulletpurple: Exercise
:bulletpurple: Sleep regularly (yeah...about that...)
:bulletpurple: Study study study!
:bulletpurple: read and write more
:bulletpurple: play the piano some more...I sort of...*gulps* miss it
:bulletpurple: Write more letters home/to friends
:bulletpurple: Learn to sew (or knit or crochet)

Resolutions I will keep
:bulletblue: Read and write more...woohoo!
:bulletblue: play the piano more. I might not be as good as I used to...but I can work on it.
:bulletblue: Study! I will study!

Resolutions I might struggle with
:bulletred: The exercise and weight thing...motivation and time in college is seriously lacking :(
:bulletred: Oh sleep...what is this sleep?
:bulletred: I've never been a good letter writer sadly...but I am going to try really hard to write more letters to the people I care about. Who doesn't love getting mail?
:bulletred: The sewing/knitting/crocheting. As much as I want to learn...time is never on my side :sniff:

I am sure there are more...some of them private, some of them general like these. I have a very VERY large resolution this year...one I'm not going to share here on dA (some of you might already know it)...but it is one that I am going to work up to. I'm just so grateful for the people who are sticking with me through all of this!

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:sing: Wiggin' Out

Oh yes...so I ordered not one, but TWO new wigs recently! One is yet ANOTHER Near wig, since I am STILL not satisfied with the one I have right now. I'm a little disappointed, since this one is actuall... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver The Un-original Happy Holidays Entry http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/29114025/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/29114025/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:38:45 PST

I also want to once again, thank my watchers and lovely friends for all of their constant encouragement and your epic randomness! :heart:

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:meditate: Life Update - As Per Usual

I seem to be doing this more often, and so I apologize if this is the most uninteresting part of my journal. Thanks to you who read it (and if you don't, no hard feelings).

I am so thankful for break. I have needed just some time to just...sit in front of the computer and tv and just...VEG! Unfortunately, I had to go through the shopping and holiday stuffs first.

I really have my fingers crossed that my friends' prezzies come on time. I know they'll love them, I just...need them to SHOW UP! *nervously watches the mail* I'm fairly sure I'm going to sort of jokingly half regret one of those prezzies though *doubly nervous* But I won't know until they show up! :XD:

Other than that, I'm really enjoying my break. I apologize if my vegging makes me less active here somehow. ^^;

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:sing: Oh Random Stuffs, Oh Random Stuffs...

I am making an effort to make my journals and life more positive. I am also making an effort to make goals and meet them. That includes everything on my lists of things to do...as well as things I just personally want to do.

I really just want to thank everyone who has encouraged me up to this point. I really appreciate it...and I wish I could do something for you all to show you how much you mean to me! :sniff:

I really can't draw...no joke...so I'd have to write something (unless you really want to see my crap-tastic drawing...:XD:) so...so to all of my watchers out there, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE FROM ME?

I can't set up a poll sadly...but...WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE FROM ME is the question so...so...if you feel up to it, feel free to drop a line! :)

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:lol: Goofin' Off...Fur Surely?

Who is this Shirley? Ah, at any rate...I am in fact watching TV while writing this journal...but I also have found that Monster (dubbed) plays on this one channel at my house! :wow: I want to watch it, but I have no idea what episode they are on, and I kind of don't want to ruin it by watching too far into the anime! :noes:

I have also managed to share the joys of Cowboy Bebop's Radical Ed with one of my best friends in the whole world! I absolutely LOVE Ed! :giggle: If I was a decent cosplayer *cough* I might someday try to cosplay her. I have to say...that would totally be more of a challenge for me to do than Near (no offense Near! :cries:) :aww:

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:wow: Just more space filler...

Okay, so I felt like I had to add something else. Uninspired as I am, that's not coming so easily. Erm...erm...ah, I know!

Just to give you an idea of how busy I will be after break...

I probably won't really be online on Mondays, Wednes... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver In One Eye/Ear...(Beware of Vents) http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28765462/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28765462/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:57:23 PST

I warn you now, this journal is sort of vent-y. I apologize in advance for that...and you are free to ignore it (since it really doesn't contain any useful information for you :XD:)

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:sarcasm: Oh Please, Tell Me More...

Not aimed at anyone in particular (because I don't like to aim at anyone) but I just have something to say that needs saying RIGHT NOW. I can honestly say that I too suffer from this, so in a way I suppose I am aiming it at myself. ^^;

I absolutely love people who just HAVE to vent. When I say "HAVE to", I sort of mean it in the same context as those people who feel they HAVE to have makeup on when they leave their house. (So yes...pretty much like wht i am doing to you RIGHT NOW :lol:) There's really nothing wrong with either one. It's just knowing when you can vent and when you really can't. Sometimes, people just don't want to hear it.

I'm one of those people who, like a trash can, gets to the point where you can't possibly shove anything else into it. In other words, no matter how calm and collected I seem on the outside, my insides might just very well be the result of an atom bomb. So if I ask you nicely to ';please not vent to me today', it might just be one of those days.

And it goes in one ear...

And you smile and nod and promise not to vent.

...And out the other.

And suddenly, I get inundated with how much work YOU have to do or how lousy your life is at the moment.

Don't get me wrong. I love each and every single one of you to tears, but I'm not afraid to tell you to bluntly "shut that hole between your nose and chin" if I have to. Especially because I don't really want to hurt your feelings when I'm just not able to hear vents. You have to give me time to empty the 'trash' inside of my own body, and then viola! I'm available and empathetic all over again!


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:evileye: Rant...Revisted

Remember when my journal flaunted that absolutely gorgeous journal skin? I'm thankfully not ranting about my personal poverty, but rather the rant that was IN that beautiful journal. That's right. I swear that people just think too much of themselves. Granted, this might sound a tad hypocritical, since writing such a thing would indicate that I think I am better balanced than most people. But seriously, some self-examination is in order in some cases.

It goes in one ear...

You smile and nod and say "Yeah, I can relate" or "I know exactly what you mean..." or even "I've never done something so ridiculous..."

...and out the other.

And then of all things, the people that actually don't do it feel terrible, and the people who are actually in need of ego acupuncture don't change at all.

I suppose this rant is being revisited because like I said, I don't like it when people think too much of themselves. It's one thing to be proud of your accomplishments (and granted, everyone should be), it's another to not be able to take criticism of any kind.

I'm a middle child. I've always been taught that my accomplishments are important, but it is also important to value other people's talents, especially when they are better than our own. I find it disheartening that other people haven't learned that they are wonderful individuals with talents to contribute to everyone. Maybe it's because so many others are so full of themselves that those poor souls get discouraged. :( Politically, it also creates less strain, and in some places (i.e. Japan) you are considered outright rude if you brag about yourself or don't put yourself down.

I am gonna end here by saying that no one particular case brought this back into my mind...more like a general string of events resulting... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Looking Back and Moving Forward http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28530360/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28530360/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:36:54 PST
However, despite all of my schoolwork, I am still finding time to get through some of my deviations and comments. Thanks to everyone who has waited for ages to hear from me...I really appreciate your patience with me! Sorry for the epically lame journal...I'll do my best to make it more interesting next time (of course, that will happen after the skins wear off...:cry:)

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:iconlovesplz: Memories

I've noticed that my one year anniversary is THIS WEDNESDAY! :faint: Oh goodness...I never really thought that being only a year old would feel so...so...OLD...but somehow it does! I'm thinking I should do something special for my watchers...b-but I'm kind of not sure what. If anyone has any ideas, feel free to comment! :D

Just for some fun, I would love it if my watchers/friends would answer the following question (you don't have to of course!)

"What is your best/fondest memory of us?"

I just want to know what about this past year has stood out for you...I mean, meeting me and all, but...other stuff too! You of course don't have to answer the question exactly...feel free to write on whatever comes to mind! :huggle:

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:faint: Real Life - Back in the Swing

Life has been...complicated. I sometimes like complicated, but not when it comes to life. I know a lot of people stop to tell me "Hey, be sure to take care of yourself" and I know they all mean well. But seriously...it's not that I'm taking on too much. Sometimes I feel like I'm not taking on ENOUGH...like I need to fill these gaps in time so that complicated things really have very little room to present themselves. I know that's not exactly how real life works...cut me some slack (I'm still in college). But...things are working out. I'm the type of person who doesn't WANT to take on a lot...but she will if she has to, and it all works out somehow in the end. :)

I promise I'm not overworking myself...but if I'm not online please don't get offended either. I do tend to have a life outside of the internet (and it does tend to be busy) so...just know I do :heart: all of you and when I do have extended absences I do miss you terribly! :(

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:lol: Oh the Randomness

So at random I started watching Avatar: The Last Airbender again. I am not paying it 100% of my attention since usually while it is playing, I am answering deviations/comments or working on homework. However, it is really helping to cheer me up and make the ends of my days lighter. I still say that Toph is number one! :w00t:

I've also managed to plug through some of "The Prince of Tennis", and I must say that my favorite character there has to be Eiji Kikumaru. I absolutely adore his style of tennis (I wish I could do some of that...realistically of course ^^;)! It surprises me that for once, I haven't fallen in love with the cold, calculating individual (in this case, Sadaharu Inui). Hooray for the lovable Kikumaru! :love:

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:excited: Shouting the News!

I am extremely excited. Oh yes...my dev... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver I R Abusing Grammar plzkthx http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28266707/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/28266707/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:22:55 PST
Anyway, slowly but surely things are working out, and so that means I am suddenly finding myself free to creatively express myself via commenting and sorting through my pile of deviations. Hopefully my muse sticks with me long enough for me to finish up some of those projects I've been trying to finish up for AGES!

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:faint: Real Life - Oooh the Pain

Yeah, so if you haven't noticed, I have been online. However, I have been fairly quiet as of late. I won't go into excruciating detail in order to keep this less MySpace-y and more dA-y, but things are sort of settling down now. I wouldn't say things are picture perfect (when are they ever) but certainly they are improving since my last journal entry. I have noticed that my real life friends (not all of course) are fairly oblivious as to when I have problems, since they often pile theirs on top of mine without realizing the pile-up is happening. Rest assured, I am taking care of myself as best as I can. If I've vented/ranted to you lately, thanks for putting up with me...I really appreciate it!

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:evileye: Speaking of Rants...

I'll try to keep this short and sweet. My nerves have been slightly tweaked from all of the real life mess, but I swear I've been talking more and more about my pet peeves lately. My poor Mello has had to listen to me vent about them on and off...and I truly can't say if they will ever truly get resolved. All of these instances (humorous or not) have actually happened to me...and I'm sure I am not completely alone. So to make it short, I'll just list them and describe them...and then wait for the mob to come and get me. :XD:

1. "I R GOD" complex - No, this isn't completely Light Yagami's fault. Doesn't it just push your mortal buttons when someone takes something you've done and draws over it or writes over it? I'm not talking about the asked for critique or the editing, I'm talking about the "I'm just doodling for fun" and the Art Major gods deem it hellish and draw over it. Guess what ART GODS...I R PRO WRITING GOD! I SHALL SAKUJO all of your hard work and call you bakas because I R ALSO JAPANESE KAMI! *shot* Another aspect of this complex is the intentional 'guilting' of people, also sort of associated with the "I R GOD AND SO STEW IN GUILT YOU MORTALS!" If you don't know this already/if you haven't learned this by now, it doesn't make you popular with the ladies/gents to guilt people. No, it often results in the opposite, and therefore you can't blame a humble soul like myself if I tend to gravitate away from you.

2. Along with the I R GOD complex comes the I R teh shit complex. Not to be confused with the I R god complex, the I R teh shit complex is the complex in which someone does NOT stop talking about his or her accomplishments or brags incessantly about their work. This does not include the unspoken feeling that occurs with an inferiority complex, since the person has to actually OPENLY FLAUNT their works purposefully. Being self confident is one thing, but being a braggart is just...wow. I'd love to stand here and feel inferior to you all day, but I have an appointment with my best friends, Low Self Esteem and Loser Complex. If I want to be proud of you, I want to be proud of you without you telling me how exactly I should be proud of you. If that doesn't make sense, it's because you've been bragging right over my inferior little journal.

3. Opposite the I R teh Shit complex is another fascinating complex I like to call "I R teh super shit". Opposite in definition but not in title, this complex is aimed solely at the people who tend to OVERLY put themselves down. It's okay to be humble, in fact, it's better than being a braggart in the long run (you get disappointed less easily and you have your own inward pride in your accomplishments that no one else can tear up because hey, they don't know about it!), but being an overly humble person can become what is known as obnoxious. Sadly, there is no definite cure. Perhaps hanging out with the "I R teh Shit" people will somehow create a neutralizing effect and then all we will have to do is deal with the "I R god" people.

Thank you for listening to my miniature rant. Hopefully you have learned something new about me...particularly if you find yourself nodding along to any of the above sta... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver SupercaliFAILgilisticexpialidocious http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27889375/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27889375/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:44:44 PDT
Of course if I can't handle my deviations and comments where does that leave my fanfictions, blogs, and other general junk that needs updated? Well, it leaves them very lonely apparently. I will try my very best to just sit down one weekend, figuratively crack my knuckles and get down to business! :salute:

Again with the random titles...I was having a conversation awhile back with a friend about this word (minus the giant 'FAIL' in the middle) and for some reason, when I typed it back then I spelled it correctly. This time I had to make sure I had it correct. Must be that old age of mine *shot*

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:wow: Many Pageviews...AND HOW

I have noticed that my pageview count and watcher count are both extremely high. No, my pageviews and watchers (to my knowledge) are not on drugs behind my back...but regardless of my inability to keep my fingers from typing the first things that come to my brain...I wanted to once again thank each and every one of my watchers for sticking by me this entire time. I know I don't update very often, and I'm a slacker, and I totally haven't answered your deviations and left lovely comments in ages...but thank you for putting up with me through all of that anyway! :happycry:

I would do a kiriban, but I'm scared that like some of my other projects it will end up on hold. I don't want that...but feel free to try to catch my page at randomly hilarious numbers (ie. 7777 or 8240) and if I find something hilarious in it too I might just do something epically special for you...because all of you are epically special to me! :huggle:

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:evileye: And Now...Some Very...'INTERESTING' News

Happy National Apple day! That's right, it's that time of year...when apples are practically falling from the trees onto our unsuspecting heads. So...doesn't that mean that some of our Death Note Shinigami *coughRyuukucough* deserve some kudos, er...apples today? Oh yes! Instead of 'Bring out your dead/dying' we're going to 'Bring out our apples'! :w00t:

Oh yes...so Happy National Apple day. Enjoy your apples...or enjoy the company of some half-stalkerish Shinigami who will enjoy them for you. :)

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:w00t: DEATH NOTE ANTHOLOGY!!!

I successfully ordered the Death Note Anthology for my friend, and she has paid me back in full (thank you so much)! I am still open to ordering the Anthology, but once November hits I am going to probably stop offering this. I have had only two people talk to me about it...and I need to continue to talk to them when they get online :XD:

So, here's my question for you guys: If you don't have a paypal but you are interested in getting the DN Anthology (and you're willing to pay for it of course), would you trust a strange weirdo like me to get it for you? I swear I won't be offended if you say "HELL NOES!" but I was curious! :o

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:excited: And Still More News!

I am extremely excited. Oh yes...my devious little trap has just landed me in a world of politics. I have now been assigned the mission to formally and quickly organize a special event on our campus grounds. SOME of you (who know me well) know what I am talking about, and others will be kept in the dark for as long as possible. This is mainly due to the fact that although I am personally sure that this will work, I have yet to cut... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Busy, Busy, Terribly Busy! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27530262/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27530262/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:26:34 PDT So, if you enjoy my randomness here on dA, why not pop over to my webpage for a quick browse-around?

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This link will also appear in my footer, in case you want to stalk my blogs or read my books or whatever else I choose to dump in the landfill known as my webpage. It's fairly empty right now ("Echo...echo...") but soon it will be filled with vio-tastic entries...or so I hope!

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I'm not dead! I swear, I'm not! I'm just terribly busy. I am an 18 credit college student who is also a tutor and heavily involved in clubs...but I still manage to peek on dA once in awhile! In fact, the title comes from a Veggie Tales song...yeah, I'm that much of a dork. I was sitting here trying to think of a title and that song popped into my head. The worst part? I only remember that part of it! :noes:

Also, a lot of RL stuffs have been happening that have really kept me down and tired. I'm not depressed I swear...I just have a lot of things on my mind, so the answering of comments/deviations is slow. Thanks to everyone for your pageviews, watches, comments, etc. I will hopefully be able to answer things soon. Our first break is fast approaching, and I am looking forward to it like crazy! :XD:

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DEATH NOTE ANTHOLOGY!!!

I just got my anthology in the mail today! :boogie: After showing it to my friend, she realized that hey, she wanted one too! Unfortunately, she had no PayPal, so I offered to buy one for her (so long as she paid the shipping/handling).

So, here's my question for you guys: If you don't have a paypal but you are interested in getting the DN Anthology (and you're willing to pay for it of course), would you trust a strange weirdo like me to get it for you? I swear I won't be offended if you say "HELL NOES!" but I was curious! :o

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Rena's MP3 Player - RIP

So, my mp3 player sort of half died. These are the moments in which I knew a super techie person who could gut my player and fix its innards. Unfortunately, I tend to be said super techie (*cough* more like the regular techie). Long story short: I tried to gut it and the problem didn't get fixed.

Sooo, I ordered myself a Zune online. I told my mom about it, and then she was so kind as to inform me that my paycheck came in the mail for me...which meant that I was THIIIS close to getting an iPod Touch. Oh well...I can't wait to get my Zune! :w00t:

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Fanfics - Small-ish Update

Ah, so because I'm so busy, these (including the requests) were kinda put to the side. ^^; Please know, I haven't forgotten...I've just been busy/tired/drained. Please know, I love you all and I'll get everything up hopefully super soon! :sniff:

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:wow: Ask Near - A 'Wow' for the Response

I just want to thank everyone who has submitted a question to my Ask Near journals! I really have a blast sorting through the questions and thinking up answers! I could not have done any of this without you, so please give yourselves a huge round of applause! :clap:

I will still have the links to the journals down in the footer there, and I will also still answer questions if they come in. However, I think that most of my watchers are tuckered out with them. If not, please ask questions if you want it to keep going! :heart:

And now...a Question

Since I can't make a... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Contemplations, Workload, and Updates (Oh My) http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27061885/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/27061885/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:23:08 PDT

I just wanted to drop you a quickie little update, just to remind you all that I am indeed alive and kicking after my first week of college. Thank you all for your loving support and well-wishes. I wish all of YOU well as you go into your school/work/service/etc.! :love:

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:wow: Ask Near - A 'Wow' for the Response

I just want to thank everyone who has submitted a question to my Ask Near journals! I really have a blast sorting through the questions and thinking up answers! I could not have done any of this without you, so please give yourselves a huge round of applause! :clap:

I will still have the links to the journals down in the footer there, and I will also still answer questions if they come in. However, I think that most of my watchers are tuckered out with them. If not, please ask questions if you want it to keep going! :heart:

And now...a Question

Since I can't make a poll, here's how it is going to go. Please comment with what you think, or comment with an idea!

So, Rena has had some NEW ideas of how to keep the 'Ask Near' series alive. Hopefully this won't turn out like One Piece where there are over four hundred journals with not much to say! *shot by One Piece fans* (I have nothing against the anime, but it is LONG!)

Below I have listed a few new ideas for the Ask Near journal. Please comment with which one(s) you wish to see in the future (if any at all). If you want them to stop, please say so nicely (I have feelings too you know :cry:)

:bulletred: Ask Seme Near - The answers to these questions are going to be more along Near's darker side of thought. This Near would be more interesting to talk to if you have a scenerio that you want him to answer/follow.

:bulletblue: Ask Uke Near - The answers to these questions are going to be more along Near's seemingly innocent side of thought/character. This Near would be more interesting to talk to if you have a scenerio that you wish for him to answer/follow.

:bulletred: Ask Yaoi Near - As a character from Death Note (or a Death Note OC), you ask Near various questions. This Near is aware of fanfics/fanart/fan pairings, or if you post a link he will look at the fanfiction/fanart and give an answer.

:bulletblue: Ask OOC Near - This is more for people who don't have a Death Note OC, or if they themselves want to ask Near a question. The fangirling stuff really happens here (ie. if you want to give Near a hug, he might (*cough most likely, cough*) hug you back)

:bulletred: Other - Ideas on some Ask Near/Other 'Ask' series you wish to see from Rena. If you vote this one, just know that I will do my best!

:new: One suggestion that has been posed to me concerns asking other characters questions about Near, having them answer, and then having Near reply to their answers. If this is going to take place, I believe that this is how it should work. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW! THIS ONE IS NOT YET SET IN STONE!

1. Casting of other characters - My watchers would sign up to be one of the other characters in Death Note.
2. Watchers (regardless of whether they are a character or not) would ask the individual characters their questions. The watchers assigned characters would answer them. NEAR (aka Rena) SHOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE QUESTION.
3. The answer to the question is posed by the watcher including... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Equivalent Exchange http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26916598/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26916598/ Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:29:51 PDT
Well, if you still don't get it, please keep reading. You'll see what I mean.

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Slice of Life

Well, Rena is back in college. Oh yes, that means that Matty and Mello and MY Mello have full access to Rena and her college tomfoolery. I don't know whether to be excited...or scared. Either way, it's nice to be back, and I am sorry in advance if I am slow to answer things. Tomorrow is the first day of classes for me! :faint: Yes, we get no second-year orientation. It seems that my college strongly believes that after year one, you are perfectly ready to be dumped off on the curb by your parents, and then kicked butt first into classes the next day.

For all of you who are heading back to school, I wish you the greatest of luck! For all of those who have already been hauled off to the institutes of doom, I will sincerely keep my fingers crossed for your survival. For all of those who are on break, or who will not be attending school for quite some time, I will be sending ninja monkeys after you to make sure your break time is nothing but interesting! :iconlovesplz:

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:spotlight-left: FANTASTIC FEATURES! :spotlight-right:

So, several people featured me in their journals awhile back. I would LOVE to feature you in return, since that was our deal. IF YOU FEATURED ME, please do leave a comment. I will feature YOU! Also, for the first 10 people after those are done that comment I will pick THREE of your fabulous pieces of art and feature the links here in my journal! If I do that, you are under no obligation to do so back. This is just for fun! :heart:

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Rena's Quest for Information - Birthday

Well, I know that a lot of my watchers are very open about their birthdays...unlike me. However, I'm a reasonable person and I believe in equivalent exchange (as said about a zillion times by now). Sooo...here's the deal: If you want to know MY birthday, you have to tell me yours. BUT HERE'S THE CATCH - You have to tell me about yourself. In fact, you have to tell me as many facts about yourself as the number DAY of your birthday. SOOO that means...if your birthday is on the 31st of March, you're going to have to tell me 31 random facts about you! HAHA!!

Aren't I evil? Well actually...I truthfully just want to get to know you better! And in exchange (oh that darn word again!) I'll tell you as many facts as there are in both the MONTH and THEN the date of my birthday. So if my birthday was January 3rd (which it isn't) I would tell you ONE fact, then THREE more separately.

Did I mention what day your birthday is DOES in fact count? :XD:

If you don't want to do this, that's okay! In fact, this is totally open for you to do if you are bored/curious/wanna torment me on my birthday/etc.! If you would like these facts to be private, feel free to send them to me in a note titled 'Equivalent Exchange'. If not, leave a comment! Love and peace to you all who do this! :love:

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The Attack of the Fruits

I believe that I have, in some instance or another, told of my fondness for fruit. If I have not, then now you know how much I just adore it. No matter what form the fruit is in, it just is GOOD. In any place, during any season, I always manage to find some fruit that tickles me. I can't remember a time when I did not simply LOVE the stuff.

Except for now.

Suddenly, as I reenter the gates of my college, every fruit becomes a deadly weapon, flicked from my tongue and bounced back with some quirk that makes it too R rated to repeat in any civilized company. Even saying something as innocent as "I have apple juice in my refrigerator" turns into a laugh fest about how well apples go with caramel...and it tumbles downhill from there! I cannot... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Happy Birthday Near!/Some Updates! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26784419/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26784419/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:31:37 PDT
Also, for all of those who have asked Near questions, I am getting to those as well. The journal will pop back in your inboxes when I've answered all of the new questions and checked them with the old journals! I hope you like them, and I apologize for the uber wait! :sniff:

I :heart: you all, and I can't wait to touch base with you guys from my COLLEGE DORM! :party:

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Well, originally I was going to make a new journal anyway. I have a lot of updates...and although you've all been getting a ton of journal spam from me, none of it has been an update journal (not since 'Meatballs' :noes:). So here is your update...at least for now! Be warned...I seem to apologize a lot (after reading what I wrote) ^^;

Sorry if this reappears later...if I think of more to add, it will be added. THANK YOU FOR READING! :happycry:

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:cake:HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY NEAR!:cake:

8-24-09 - :sniff: Wow...you're all grown up now...18! Happy Birthday...and now for me, sleep! :love:

(That was my tired...TIRED message after staying up until midnight just so I could ring in his birthday like you ring in the New Year (minus the alcohol for me...since I'm not 21/don't drink)! :dance:)

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Rena's Stats - In Case You Were Curious

Just some of my random stats...to keep you all informed! :hug:

:heart: Pageviews: 6260 - Whoa! I-I'm not even a year old on dA...t-thank you guys SO MUCH! :cries: I thank you all for your pageviews...a-and I want to do something special for you guys someday. I have a good idea...and I'll let you know just as soon as I can get it together!
:heart: Watchers: 79 - Again, whoa! I think this is around the first time I've checked my stats...and seen that there are more than half as many people who watch me as I watch! :faint: THANK YOU...to all of my watchers! I love each and every single one of you...and I appreciate each and every single one of you so much!
:heart: Favorite Deviation/Most Commented On Deviation: Haha for the LONGEST time...it was my 'Near Boredom' picture. NOOOW it just so happens to be my lemon-y Death Note fanfiction! :giggle: I just wanted to throw this one in for laughs...but I do thank everyone who has favorited/commented on this...whether it be here or on fanfiction.net!

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Features

Yes, so it does seem like I owe some people features. I commented on their features journals, and then as part of a deal, I'm supposed to feature them back. Not only that, but poor http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26773067/ Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:05:30 PDT Welcome one and all to my Fanfiction journal! Here you will find updates, links, and general nonsense concerning my fanfictions! The reason I'm posting this up is really because not all of my fanfictions will be allowed to reside here due to their content. So instead of filling up my footer with fanfic links, here is a separate journal for you. Each time you see this in your inbox, it means I have updated some information on my fanfics. There will be a link to this journal in the footer of my update journals, so if you wish to just check on it/reread something, simply look there!

UPDATES - THE GOSSIP ABOUT UPCOMING FANFICS OF RENA'S

:star: Why I Learned It (Status: In Progress) - A fanfiction that has been boiling in my brain for some time. Hopefully, you'll get to see it. Be warned, it may or may not be a two-shot...and it may or may not contain some MxN (which M, I'm not telling ;))

:star: Our Eden (Status: Outlining) - The tenetive title for my 100 Themes Challenge fic. Please see that journal for more details.

:star: Puppetmaster (Status: In Progress) - Another tenetive title for another piece...though this one features Seme Near. Oh be warned, sadistic and horrible things to come...:evillaugh:

:bulletpurple::blackrose:RENA'S FANFICS:blackrose::bulletpurple:

The fanfic names are followed by their status. The links below each one have in parentheses the place where the fanfic can be read). The newest are at the top.

The N. Mail Hae Birthday - Status: In Progress
PART 1
~ [link] (dA)
~ [link] (fanfiction.net)
PART 2
~ COMING SOON! (fanfiction.net)

An Awkward Way to Hug - Status: COMPLETE
~ [link] (dA)
~ [link] (fanfiction.net)
~ [link] (Mangabullet)

:bulletblue::rose:SOME IMPORTANT LINKS:rose::bulletblue:

:bulletblack: My Updated/Newish Fanfiction account - my account where all of my fanfics/requests/art trades will be posted without fail!
:bulletblack: Art Trades/Requests for Rena - A separate journal for fanfic requests/art trade requests. Please go there to view (and here to view the final products)
My Mangabullet account - in case anyone was wondering...or wanted another place to read my fics ;)http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26772054/ Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:13:22 PDT

The newest tags are on the top...please feel free to do any of them that you wish!

IF YOU WISH TO TAG ME FOR A MEME, PLEASE DO IT HERE AND ADD A LINK TO YOUR JOURNAL SO I CAN FIND IT! For more in the tag series, see the Rainbow footers of each of my update journals! There will always be links there for you to follow! :D

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:bulletorange: MEME 20 - 10 RANDOM SELF-FACTS

Tagged mercilessly by :iconqueendedede:

♥ 1 ╏ You have to post 10 things about
yourself in your Journal
♥ 2 ╏ Afterwards, you gotta tag 8 different people,
and post those people's icons in your Journal.
♥ 3 ╏ Afterwards, just go to those 8 people's pages,
and tell them they've been tagged!
♥4 ╏ IMPORTANT: NO TAG BACKS! AND THAT MEANS:
You can't tag the person who had tagged you.

1. I am so thankful for my friends...especially Matty right now...I love our random conversations and our ability to RP randomly! But most especially, thanks for letting me say what's on my mind. I don't have a lot of friends I can do that for...not because I don't trust them or anything, but just because they don't GET it.
2. I love music...and my parents have this obscene idea that I am good at piano. Let me kill that right now and say I HATE the piano...but I love to hear it.
3. I think that most people don't realize how bad my eyesight is. I think most people think I'm kidding...but I'm not.
4. I don't like to tell people about big things that happen to me (like my birthday, or special awards or anything). I'm really quiet about stuff like that. Trust me, most people have to bother me for WEEKS to figure out when my birthday is...and I usually only relent and tell them when the day is long past. I don't do it to be mean...(and I feel bad if people take it that way), I'm just...not one for huge parties and whatnot :giggle:
5. I am the daughter of two very Christian parents. That does make it difficult to keep up my hobbies, like writing yaoi and such. I dislike it when my friends say stuff like "Oh wow...you're so lucky your parents understand"...'cause they don't. They don't understand it because they don't know. I also don't talk to my family about my writing anymore...:(
6. I have a really stressful time at home...between m family and my friends. But I love them all very much :heart:
7. I think I have a lot of relationships that can be described as "Lots of give, little get". I don't mind it...since most of the time, that's just how it has to be. My friends take a lot of my time, and me being me I ask for little to nothing in return. I sound like a wimp...or someone who doesn't speak her mind, but that's not true. It's just how things have to be.
8. I have a lot of people I know who say they are like Near...or that I am like him. I guess we are alike...more than is comfortable sometimes, but that's how it is (again). One thing I do think about Near is that he wouldn't make a big deal out of it if he was like someone else. I guess it just doesn't matter to him...and it doesn't matter to me. I only dislike it when it makes people stereotype me. :(
9. Lucky number 9! Nine is my favorite number...ironic since 9 has always followed me around somehow or another. :)
10. And...I have run out of things to say. I don't like talking about myself really. I like listening more...people have such interesting lives and stories to tell, if only they had people who would listen to them.

:bulletorange: MEME 19 - RANDOM DA/QUESTIONS MEME

Stolen from ~RenaQuicksilver Questions for Near: The 3rd http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26577704/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26577704/ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:03:52 PDT Here's your chance to ask Near (or rather, my Nearish) side any questions you've been dying to ask. To ask, either submit a note titled 'Questions for Near' or leave a comment on this journal. You may ask as many questions as you like, so long as they don't get too out of hand (I can't have the dA admins beat me up okay? haha). If you wish to ask a follow-up question, please make sure to note that as well.

So what are you waiting for? Get asking/fangirling/etc!

Did you miss the first and second rounds of questions? Go HERE for the first, and HERE for the second to see what you missed...or check out my normal Rainbow Footers for the links!

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QUESTIONS

Question/Comments from *ToysAndChocolate

Q: If you have to choose to marry me or date Mello for one night, what would you choose?

A: "I would not choose either one, because both options are logically impossible."

Questions from ~VictorianStripes

Q: Hmm... can I submit some questions? (you can count that as a question, if you want...)

A: "Yes. That is the point of this session, is it not?"

Q: Hello, this makes no sense, but what do you think of my username?

A: *thinks* "Do I know you?"

Q: And, no, as far as I know, you don't know me. And I don't know many people, and I'm fairly sure you are one of the many people I do not know. Savvy?

A: *twirls his hair, assembling a blank puzzle*

Q: Do you sometimes listen to music when you're working/ doing something else? If so, what kind of music do you prefer?

A: No, I do not. It is better to be listening to any incoming scans of conversations rather than listening to music."

Q: Do you enjoy writing, drawing, photography, ect.?

A: "I do not dislike any of those activities."

Q: Did you ever consider what it would look like if someone hung a disco ball in the SPK's main room and replaced all the light bulbs with ultraviolet ones? Either way, what would be your thoughts if you walked in and the main room looked like that?

A: "Our time is better spent investigating Kira, rather than wasting effort in hanging decorations."

Q: But what if KIRA hung the disco ball and screwed up the lights?

A: "That would be both impossible and a waste of Kira's time."

Q: Do you practice yoga, or anything like that?

A: "No, but I am aware of what yoga is, and why many people choose to practice it."

Q: Do you like mint chocolate chip ice cream?

A: "I do not feel strongly either way about this flavor of ice cream."

Q: Do you think my questions make no sense and have no predictable pattern?

A: "The order of the questions you ask is your choice."

Q: I am not insulting your choice in any way, but why did you choose white clothes? It seems like it would be more of hassle with the bleaching and such.

A: "I enjoy wearing white. Surely there are colors or styles of clothing that an individual prefers to wear. Also, color is not something of great importance to me."

Q: Do you have any favorite movies?

A: "I spend most of my time watching case file movies, though I do not consider any movie my favorite."

Q: Does it annoy you when people treat you younger that you are?

A: "Dwelling on such a small personal detail is not worth the time or energy that it requires."

Q: Have you ever sung a song very, very well?

A: "Singing holds very little relevance to the investigation of Kira or other criminals."

Q: Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for days?

A: "No, I have not. I am often reviewing the details of the various cases that I am working on."

Q: What is your favorite language?

A: "I do not strong feelings either way for one particular language."

Q: L had a Mac, what computers do you have at your HQ? Macs as well, I hope?

A: "I cannot answer this question directly, as such information may give criminals or expert hackers a chance to infiltrate our systems. However, I can safely say that our systems, like L's computer, are reliable."

Q: In your opinion, why are people so utterly stupid?

A: "It is more that people do not have comm... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Art Trades/Requests For Rena http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26423244/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26423244/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:39:38 PDT

:thumbsup: Rena's Rules of Thumb :thumbsdown:

:thumbsup: To make a request, please note me. If you comment, I'll just ask you to note me ^^;
:thumbsup: Please give me some specifics as to what you want. I can do anything from fluffy to super mature. ;)
:thumbsup: I will write anything from straight, yaoi, yuri, threesomes, etc., so long as it doesn't violate dA's ToS.
:thumbsup: Feel free to Note me at any time to check on the status of your work.

:thumbsdown: Keep in mind I am super busy...not just spamming you with journals, but busy with work and college. I will do my best to get your fictions done as quickly as possible.
:thumbsdown: To those who request a fiction, if you see a delay, it might be due to the fact that I am working on a prize for a contest winner. I'm sorry in advance for the super delays! :(

:bulletpurple::rose:REQUESTS FOR RENA:rose::bulletpurple:

I mentioned this on Fanfiction.net, but I failed miserably to put it here. Anyway, I have decided to make a section where you can request a pairing/fanfic/etc. from me. I will take requests at any time, and I will work on them before I work on my own stories. If you have one, just drop me a note and I'll do my best to get your work done first! I would prefer to write about something I know, so if you aren't sure, just ask. Feel free to drop me a note anytime! I will accept requests until the slots fill up, and then I will do those first. In your note, we can talk about all of the details!

1st Round: UPDATE - I just want to say, I've started writing a bunch of these...and they are turning out to be VERY interesting! :giggle:

:bulletred: A MelloxDeidera fanfic for :iconinsanity-is-a-bitch: - I honestly thought I would get stuck on this one idea wise...and then randomly at work (of course) I had a wonderful idea. I'll try to keep you updated as to how far along I am :lol:

:bulletorange: A NearxMello fanfic for :icontoysandchocolate: - Beware...when you asked... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Rena's Tag Series: Code RED http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26358891/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26358891/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:31:32 PDT
The newest ones are on the top, so if the numbering seems weird, that's why. Also, I am taking old memes and adding them here as well! The dates are from when I did the old meme, but I'm doing this so that anyone who has tagged me with a meme AGAIN can see when I've done their tag. When this journal gets full, look for another in the Code COLOR series of Rena's Tags.

IF YOU WISH TO TAG ME FOR A MEME, PLEASE DO IT HERE AND ADD A LINK TO YOUR JOURNAL SO I CAN FIND IT! For the record, I tag everyone and anyone who wants to do any of these memes...or all of them! :love:

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:bulletred: MEME 14 - Death Note Characters Meme (8/7/2009)

Swiped from :iconmellorocksnearssocks: and :iconyamihikari-chan:...AT THE SAME TIME! :evillaugh:

Number your 12 fave Death Note characters (In no order) and answer the questions! - Okay...so who do YOU think is going to be number one? :XD: Oh, and after a certain point, the caracters are simply random :lol:

1. Near
2. Mello
3. Matt
4. L
5. Misora
6. Halle
7. Gevanni
8. Rem
9. BB
10. Ryuk
11. Wedy
12. Misa

1) Have you ever read a Six/Eleven fanfic before?: (Halle x Wedy) No, but that would be quite an interesting pairing to read about.

2) Do you think Four is hot? How hot?: (L) Awww SNAPPLE! In my book, he's neat, but erm...not like "OMG HAVE YOUR KIDS" hot.

3) What would happen if Twelve got Eight pregnant?: (Misa x Rem) Well...I'd have to say I wouldn't be THAT surprised. ^^;

4) Do you recall any fics about Nine?: Oh yes...'Bloody Kisses, Strawberry Smiles' comes to mind, as well as 'Only a Game'...BBxNear I think :XD:

5) Would Two and Six make a good couple? (Mello x Halle) Why...does...fate...HATE ME! I did this RANDOMLY and look what happened!?! Rant aside, yes...though I know that people will disagree :XD:

6) Five/Nine or Five/Ten?: (Misora x BB or Misora x Ryuk) WELL...obviously Misora x BB...AND I DID NOT DO THIS ON PURPOSE *kicks the quiz, stubbing her foot on the journal side* Ow...:sniff:

7) What would happen if Seven walked in on Two and Twelve having sex?: (Gevanni walks in on Mello and Misa having sex) Um..."Sorry...I'll leave you two alone now..." bloody idiot

8) Make up a summary of a Three/Ten fic: (Matt/Ryuk) Matt and Ryuk get trapped in one of Matt's video games, and the two of them must seek and find the Golden Apple in order to be released. Will Ryuk be able to resist his love for the deliciously tempting fruit, or will he doom the two of them to wander the computerized world forever?

9) Is there any such thing as a One/Eight fluff?: (Near x Rem) Erm...perhaps them having a heated discussion about the human race, though that sounds more like politics than fluff. :XD:

10) Suggest a title for a Seven/Twelve Hurt/Comfort fic: (Gevanni x Misa) "Unexpected Solace."...I don't know! :faint:

11) What kind of plot would you use if you wanted Four to de-flower One?: (L de-flowering Near) Oh...geez...well obviously not a violent one http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26157861/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:53:49 PDT
:bulletred: HAVING A BAD DAY? Well, here's a randomly (probably well-known) bad day killer.

[link] Go here and create yourself an ANGRYGRAM (from Burger King)...or for giggles, watch their example. If you're really mad, you can send it to someone (or me, 'cause you'll make me laugh)...just don't do it to be mean! Do it to be funny! :lol:

:bulletred: Shortly, you will probably see two journals by me. The first is going to be the THIRD Ask Near journal, since I really don't want to overflow the second. Thanks to everyone who submitted the questions...and sorry for taking so long to field them! Those might be replaced rather quickly by an update journal, since I need to keep my contest winner :icontoysandchocolate: featured, as promised! :D Sorry in advance for the journal spam! (I have decided not to count the 'month feature' until a) she gets the darn subscription, and b) until I stop spamming you with the de-cluttering journals)

:bulletred: Also, to those who requested me, please know that I am hard at work on your fics. However, I also owe some prize winners some fics too. SOOOO, if I'm a tiiny bit slow, don't kill me...but you can poke me once in awhile. ;)

:bulletred: Again, to those who have asked for requests: UNLESS YOU SPECIFY OTHERWISE, I would also like to post the fanfics up on my fanfiction.net account. If you DON'T want that, please let me know via note.

:bulletred: Also, to anyone who loves to RP (especially Death Note) - I tend to RP best in notes...so if you would like to RP via note, please send me one!

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Ok, so...the title...I had no idea what to call it. So I typed in the first thing that came to mind. Unfortunately for me, my brain is now twisting it around and making it well, not what I intended it to be. :noes:

Well, that's what you get when you are writing Yaoi, ne? Anyway, this is just a smallish update to let you know what is going on in Rena's World!

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RENA'S CONTEST...THE WINNERS!!!

:winner: Here are the top THREE winners of the contest! Thank you to both the participants and to those who have donated prizes! This was a tough choice...but here they are!

The following winners were decided by a vote by my watchers. Thank you to everyone who voted, especially my tie-breaking secret voter! You have no idea how TOUGH this was. I also placed my vote before I asked the tie breaker. Just so you know, the secret tie breaker judge was not in the contest and did not vote until I asked.

1st place - :icontoysandchocolate:
ENTRY - Socialphobia
:star: PRIZES
:bulletblack: 1 month subscription and a journal feature for said month from :iconrenaquicksilver:
:bulletblack: 2 drawing requests from ~RenaQuicksilver Back from Otakon 2009 http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26051743/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/26051743/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:56:16 PDT Hello fellow deviants! I am officially back from Otakon 2009, and I have many stories to share! I just want to say that I missed each and every one of you terribly, but I had a spectacular time!

When I find links to things, I'll be adding them below. So if you see this more than once, look for new links!

Below I've listed my cosplays...and then some of my favorite and most memorable moments of the convention! I hope you enjoy my randomness...and I'll be sure to make this a whole lot better once I've had a nap. As every Otaku knows, sleep is something that is hard to come by at conventions! :sleepy:

Rena's Cosplays

So on Friday, I was wearing my 'Oh my gosh' outfit that I pieced together from Hot Topic junk and a CosWorx wig that I bought at the convention last year. We (meaning our group) was actually very well received...and many people said they liked our outfits.

On Saturday, I was dressed as the adorable, in character Near! :heart: I have to say that this cosplay is my favorite! I wore it all day...even to the rave at night. This came in handy...as you will see in my highlights of the con. I was surprised to find only a handful or two of Death Note cosplayers this year!

Sunday I didn't cosplay...because I spent most of the day going home. I was going to wear my Death Note T-shirt, but I got lazy at the last second. Near is now glaring at me from my duffel bag. :(

FUN HIGHLIGHTS OF OTAKON

FUH-FUH-FRIDAY!

:bulletpurple: We definitely proved that we have not gone to that many conventions like Otakon on Friday when we stood in line for about two hours...even though we had pre-registered. Before you kill me, this is what we had done LAST year with a (supposedly) veteran Otaku. Well, now we know better! The good thing that came of this is that we had some pretty interesting conversations with some great Otaku.

:bulletpurple: We stood in line near this kid dressed as a character from GTO. He didn't think anyone knew who he was, until I was like "Dude...you're from GTO!" (before I saw his painted on tattoo) and he was like "Dude...I am!"

:bulletpurple: A most hilarious moment in the day was on our way to register for the Masquerade. As we were walking down the sidewalk, a car pulled up behind us at a red light. The driver leaned her head out and yelled "Hey girls!" We all turned around, and she snapped our picture! :noes: So out there somewhere, some random Otaku driver has a photo of four very stunned or weirded out girls in wigs and school girl costumes. Apologies if that lady was you...we were so unprepared for that one! :XD:

:bulletpurple: Just before we hit the rave, my sister demanded a potty break. As they went to the bathroom, :iconyamihikari-chan: spotted a Girl Mello and a Matt walking in the opposite direction. She stopped them to talk, and a very interesting conversation sprang up. It appeared that her Matt was being glared at by some other Near cosplayers! :noes: I felt really bad...I'm not one to discriminate against the people who like MxN or MxM or anything! I said if I saw them as Near, I would totally give her Matt a hug! :giggle: LOVED the girl Mello costume AND her Matt's costume! Both were awesome! :love:

~RenaQuicksilver Phobia Contest Entries http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25801203/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25801203/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:15:02 PDT CONTEST - PHOBIAS :star:

THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER! PLEASE LOOK FOR THE VOTING INFORMATION!

:rose: THE DREADED CONTEST INFORMATION :rose:

Theme: PHOBIAS

START DATE: Friday, June 19th (WAY PAST)

END DATE: Wednesday, July 15th...DONE!!! - Before you get mad at me, I wanted to give more people time to enter if they want to. ALSO, I want to have a period of time for people to be able to read and view the entries posted by those participating. To those of you who have already gotten me your entries (before the first date), thank you so much. This extension happened for a few personal reasons, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience or extra pressure it might have caused anyone :sniff:

JUDGING ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: VOTING BY PEOPLE: From the end of the contest until Sunday, July 19th! The final announcement of winners will occur tentatively on Monday, July 20th. I say tentatively because that weekend is also the weekend of Otakon, but I should be able to tabulate the votes by then.

VOTING IS NOW OPEN - Keep reading to find out HOW YOU SHOULD VOTE

:bulletblue: Send me a note titled "Phobia Contest Vote"
:bulletblue: In the note, please fill out the following:
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
with the NUMBER of the entry that you wish to vote for. You should fill them ALL in! The numbers are the ones listed by each deviant and his/her entry!
:bulletblue: You can only vote once...and you can vote for yourself. Also, even if you didn't participate in the contest, you can vote.
:bulletblue: The final decision is mine. If you break the rules or you cheat, I'll kick you out like a good contest judge. :XD:
:bulletblue: QUESTIONS? SEND A NOTE TITLED "PHOBIA CONTEST VOTING QUESTION" or "PHOBIA CONTEST QUESTION"

GET VOTING!

What's allowed: All anime, manga, or video game characters/pairings are accepted. Please be mindful of dA's rules when entering! Also, please specify where your character comes from. OC's are allowed as well...but it would be nice and cheery if you provided a brief backstory (or a link to one) for them. ALSO, written works are accepted! They can be fanfictions or poetry. PHOTOS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

What's not allowed: NO SCREENSHOTS OF ANIME, MANGA, OR VIDEO GAMES. Photos are acceptable though (such as cosplay photos with captions, etc)

How to Submit: Send me a note titled PHOBIA CONTEST ENTRY with a link to your deviation. ALL deviations will be compiled in a separate journal with links to each one so that everyone can behold their awesomeness!

Questions: Note me with the subject ';Phobia Contest Question' or something like that.

:winner: PRIZES :winner:

FIRST PLACE
:bulletblack: 1 month subscription and a journal feature for said month from :iconrenaquicksilver:
:bulletblack: 2 drawing requests from http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25693883/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:04:40 PDT UPDATE! - NEW ADMIN! :dance:

Okay, I'm dancing in my head right now (because dancing out loud would wake up my family), but I have become a new admin of :iconthe-near-club:! This was the SECOND Death Note club I joined here on dA, and I am hoping to really help out the club.

I also want to thank :iconmeows-slashy-sn: for letting me help out :heart: as well as another new admin :iconpapervoodoo:! :heart: I hope we can make this club an EPIC CLUB!

On that cheerful (or dreadful note, depends on what you think :lol:) if submission handling is slow, you have my butt to kick (though I'd prefer you not kick it literally! :noes:) :giggle:

Don't worry...my self-hosted contest will still go on as scheduled! :D On that happy note, I bid you all GOOD NIGHT! Tomorrow starts a very busy day for this random person :XD:

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Hooray for almost 4,000 pageviews! Thank you all so much for viewing my page so many times! Thank you to my lovely 60 watchers! I am so AMAZED that I have that many people watching me! :faint:

I also love my 97 deviants! I enjoy watching all of you and seeing your random art and journals. I LOVE our eccentric conversations, and I think that life would be sooo boring without people like you! :heart:

Keep reading this...there are ACTUAL updates! (Please?)

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WTH? Drinking Lemonade?!?

This is a humorous way to say that my fanfic is done and posted. Now I can sit back and drink some nice, refreshing lemonade! :XD:

Until the next batch of lemon hits me over the head, that is ^^;

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Rena's Ignoring Tags?!? :noes:

Rena is NOT ignoring tags. HOWEVER, Rena can't do any tags until her contest is over. I would feel bad if the winner (who was promised a feature) got drowned out by a bunch of tags. So until that stuff is over, I'm not going to be doing any tags or journal memes. You can still tag me, just don't be upset if I don't do it right away please! :sniff:

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OTAKON 2009 - Almost Here!!!

I just wanted to share some awesome news with everyone. The skit I'm performing with :iconyamihikari-chan:, :iconzeroiq5:, and my sister at the Otakon Masquerade got approved! We're all so excited!

This means that the sort of hard, stressful part is over. Now there are a few more things to put together, and we'll be all set! :phew: I'm glad we were approved... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Rena's Random Quotes http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25475432/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25475432/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:04 PDT
If you would like to submit a quote to Rena, simply leave it in the comments or note it! This journal is purely for quotes, and will then be linked to at the bottom of my journal from now on! :love:

:party:RENA'S RANDOM QUOTES:party:

:bulletblue: ANIME/MANGA :bulletblue:

"That's decided! That's decided! Before this I won't be going home to my country! Now a kiss for me. And it's like that! *sporting a palm mark on his left cheek*" Frey (Alice 19th)

"Call me what you like, I'm still taking your cake!" L (Death Note)

"If you can't play the game...if you can't solve the puzzle...then you're nothing but a loser." Near (Death Note)

Misa: I can't even imagine a world without Light...
L: Yes, it would be quite dark.
(Death note)

Light: "I'll take the potato chip....and eat it!! *dramatic crunch*
(Death note)

Kyo Sôma: One of these days, I'll make you say you're sorry!
Yuki Sôma: [looking bored] I'm sorry.
Kyo Sôma: Dammit! That's not what I meant! Don't you have any shame?
Yuki Sôma: [still looking bored] Yes, I'm ashamed to be seen with you, shouting in public.
Kyo Sôma: Oh that's it! We're taking this outside!
Yuki Sôma: [still looking bored] We ARE outside, you stupid cat.
(Fruits basket)

Kagura: You don't know what a woman feels like when she's in love!
Shigure Sohma: Oh, yes I do! Or at least I've felt enough women to venture a guess.
(Fruits Basket)

Kagura: I'm here for Valentines, silly! It's a very important day for lovers to be together!
Kyo Sohma: You're not gonna find any lover in this house!
Shigure Sohma: Kyo, behave please. I don't want the house getting... you know... smashed.
Kyo Sohma: Damn it! I should've left on that journey sooner! How was I supposed to know today was Valentines?
Yuki Sohma: It's called a calendar.
(Fruits basket)

Shigure Sohma: We have just witnessed a classic example of what I like to call 'misdirected rage.' I believe the technical term is 'being an ass.'

"So tell me, what's it like living in a constant haze of stupidity?" Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"You're a team player, a save-the-day superhero. I hate people like you." Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"I'll say the little booger's got my hair. He's got it right between his retarded claws and he ain't letting go. He better not leave me any spirit surprises!" Yusuke (Yu Yu Hakusho)

That's it! Using my head as a trampoline is where I draw the line!" Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"There is no one who does not carry scars on their heart. If there were someone in this world like that, it would be a shallow soul." Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie 2)

"You think you can predict what my next move is?! Look at this, I dare to swear you didn't expect this one coming: men's 100m swimming freestyle!" Yusuke (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"I'm not a fighter of good. I just I hate people who are bad." Genkai (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"I'm sure your minty fresh breath was well worth the delay." (Hiei, Yu Yu Hakusho)

"What are the chances of a demon being a total wuss?" Yusuke (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"I'm gonna mess your face up so bad that even kittens won't look at you!" Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"Fine! You heard fox boy! There's nothing we can do for the old hag if she's already limp. Just gotta keep on truckin'... yes sir. I'm gonna go outside and make myself a nice big shiny first place medal, sit in the sun and have a stupendous stupid day, darn it! Yusuke (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"I thought I was crazy, Urameshi, but you'll take the prize! The hell was that?! You don't make bombs go boom in your face!" Jin (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Hiei: If that happens, all we have to do is kill everyone else on the ship before we reach the island. We'll just say we're the right team and no one will complain.
Kuwabara: You didn't have too many friends growing up, did you? (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Yusuke: Why don't you show this young whipper snapper how it was done in the old days?
Genkai: Gladly, you patronizing jackass. (Yu Yu... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Intermission - The Calm Before The Contest! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25379047/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25379047/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:56:48 PDT
Ahem, anyway...if there is a deviation that I did not leave a comment on or that you really want me to see, feel free to send me a note with the link to it! One way I whittled down my deviations is by deleting them out of my inbox :cries: I'm so sorry! Please don't let me forget! I love leaving comments, and I feel horrible for missing them!

On the bright side, this is a VERY short journal. I do not have any tags, memes, or long winded rants! :dance: So...instead I'll just...thank you watchers again and go work on my fanfictions in peace? :love:

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OTAKON 2009 - Almost a Month Away!

I just wanted to share some awesome news with everyone. The skit I'm performing with :iconyamihikari-chan:, :iconzeroiq5:, and my sister at the Otakon Masquerade got approved! We're all so excited!

This means that the sort of hard, stressful part is over. Now there are a few more things to put together, and we'll be all set! :phew: I'm glad we were approved and that we are for sure in...unless something happens to us like in the movies where the people randomly 'disappear' :lol:

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:bulletpurple::star:CONTEST!:star::bulletpurple:

This is still going on! The contest officially opens this Friday, so get your ideas ready!

OFFICIAL CONTEST INFO

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:w00t: OPEN-MINDED PAIRINGS by :iconthreshie:

So :iconthreshie: has been having this for awhile. I have not been doing anything other than reposting this up in my journal. However, I have chosen a person to do my Open-Minded Pairings on. Unfortunately, it is not as...original as I would have liked.

I'm going to post them up on Fanfiction.net because of content...at least, so far. HOWEVER, I will not only do the proper thing and send *Threshie the links, but also they will be posted in my journal!

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:bulletpurple: Fanfiction status: Soon!

My Updated/Newish Fanfic account

I shall begin to post up some fanfiction very soon! I have had several good ideas since I last changed this, so look forward to some actual updates!

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:bulletblack::blackrose: THE LIST :blackrose::bulletblack:

 ~RenaQuicksilver Rena's Contest - Phobias http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25339873/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25339873/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:36:15 PDT CONTEST - PHOBIAS :star:

UPDATE - A journal is coming that will have links to all of the entries posted so far. Please note, if you haven't submitted your entry yet, you only have ONE WEEK LEFT before the contest ends.

After much waiting, dusting off, polishing, spit shining, and procrastinating, my contest information is finally fairly finalized! This my friends is that long awaited journal about said contest. So keep reading for the information, and good luck to everyone who participates. Also, HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated their time, talent, brains, and shoulders for crying as I've struggled through this. I :heart: you all and thank you for your donations, support, and love!

:rose: THE DREADED CONTEST INFORMATION :rose:

Theme: PHOBIAS

START DATE: Friday, June 19th (WAY PAST)

END DATE: Wednesday, July 8th

JUDGING ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: TBA (but it will probably be at MOST a week from the end date of the contest).

IF THESE DATES ARE A PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE ME LIKE YOU WOULD FOR A CONTEST QUESTION. Thank you!

What's allowed: All anime, manga, or video game characters/pairings are accepted. Please be mindful of dA's rules when entering! Also, please specify where your character comes from. OC's are allowed as well...but it would be nice and cheery if you provided a brief backstory (or a link to one) for them. ALSO, written works are accepted! They can be fanfictions or poetry. PHOTOS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

What's not allowed: NO SCREENSHOTS OF ANIME, MANGA, OR VIDEO GAMES. Photos are acceptable though (such as cosplay photos with captions, etc)

How to Submit: Send me a note titled PHOBIA CONTEST ENTRY with a link to your deviation. ALL deviations will be compiled in a separate journal with links to each one so that everyone can behold their awesomeness!

Questions: Note me with the subject ';Phobia Contest Question' or something like that.

:winner: PRIZES :winner:

They are still being finalized. Donations of any kind are always welcome. Note or comment if you would like to donate!

FIRST PLACE
:bulletblack: 1 month subscription and a journal feature for said month from :iconrenaquicksilver:
:bulletblack: 2 drawing requests from :iconmewmewichigoshana:
:bulletblack: 1 drawing or fanfiction of the winners choice by :iconneyanko-chan:

SECOND PLACE
:bulletblack: One drawing from :iconsaku-dianas:
:bulletblack: One drawing from :iconyamihikari-chan:

THIRD PLACE
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Update - Rena is working

If I seem out of it for the next few days, I am probably exhausted. I am working three days in a row and then helping to chaperon a trip to the beach. So I apologize to the people I owe roleplays/roleplay time to, and to the people that Near owes answers to. I swear I'll do my best to get to them asap, but I'm tiired right now. See the next paragraph for the reason.

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When people don't show up for work...

You guessed it. I didn't skip work. Guess what? I was the ONLY ONE THERE! That's right. Me. All. Alone. Running and maintaining over 100 games/prizes/etc. By. Myself. For. Seven. Hours...

Needless to say, I was able to handle things. I had one manager who helped out when he could, but what a shame. There were supposed to be THREE of us, and ONE PERSON showed up. I'm exhausted, tired, and just very upset with the management of my work right now. I'm sure it will pass, but for now, raging female I am! :rage:

On a more humorous note, a lady today came up to me and was like "I swear, I know you from somewhere." We chit-chatted and she finally figured it out. She was then like, "So, you're like...fiftee-no, sixteen now?" with that tone that says 'I totally don't want to embarrass you but I'm so curious as to how old you actually are. I told her my real age, and she was like "No way! You have such a china doll face." I would have busted out laughing right there, but I smiled and said "Thanks."

I waited till she was gone to make the "Chalk another one up for me equaling Near" comment. :faint: haha

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Rena has bought WHAT?

I was out getting a new phone today (because our plan has expired and we all needed new phones) and I decided to go into Hot Topic and get a belt for work. I stayed in there for quite awhile, belt in hand, browsing their clothing section. A few lovely items caught my attention, and I walked out of there with a full costume in hand! Thanks to the lovely and mysterious Hot Topic Clerk of Epicness (who has demanded PICTURES) for her help! (I don't think she's a member of dA, but still...)

So I'm hoping to a) get some pictures for dA/the Epic clerk/myself in this outfit, b) keep the skirt away from my little sister (she wants to borrow it...NOOOO it's my costume baby! *hides skirt*, and c) Maybe wear this at Otakon, in place of my Friday outfit. I'm really considering that option, but we'll see...

My mom (who is sort of conservative) I thought was going to be totally steamed at me for buying this. It turns out that she was like "Oh honey, that's AWESOME!" and loved the outfit whole-heartedly! My dad just rolled his eyes and called me weird as he tried to maneuver through his new phone.

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Questions for Near - Still Ongoing

Even though the journal is not the main journal anymore, you can still ask questions/fangirl/kidnap/etc. Near. Just note me (or comment) on the previous journals with the subject 'Questions for Near'. See the bottom of my journal for links to the other question sessions! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions! They were hilarious and fun to answer! I hope you all will consider asking/fangirling/etc. some more :lol:

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OTAKON 2009 - Looming on the horizon!

So, Otakon 2009 is coming. I was wondering if anyone else is planning to go/able to go. It would be epic to meet some of my dA friends in real life! :D I know :iconyamihikari-chan: is going, and I am really excited about that! :giggle:

My friends, little sister, and I might be doing a skit this year. Last year I attended the Masquerade and it was fantastic! We still have to finalize everything, but hopefully we can pull it off! :w00t:

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 ~RenaQuicksilver Questions for Near: The 2nd http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25114061/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25114061/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:34:20 PDT Here's your chance to ask Near (or rather, my Nearish) side any questions you've been dying to ask. To ask, either submit a note titled 'Questions for Near' or leave a comment on this journal. You may ask as many questions as you like, so long as they don't get too out of hand (I can't have the dA admins beat me up okay? haha)

So what are you waiting for? Get asking/fangirling/etc!

Did you miss the first round of questions? Go HERE to see what you missed!

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QUESTIONS

Questions from ~SAM7art7freak

Q: Near,
Did you ever think of doing something other then being the worlds greatest detective as your life career?

A: "No. I have never given it much thought, since there was not much chance of it not happening in some way or another."

Q: Do you think you'll ever have to solve a case that could be as big and bad as/or could top the Kira case you solved?

A: There will always be cases that will be considered tough. However, the Kira case was one of the largest criminal disasters, which could happen again."

Q: What is your favorite food to eat and why? (besides Lego’s, lol... jk!)

A: "I do not have a favorite food. I enjoy most foods, though I do not feel it necessary to publicize my eating habits."

Q: What are your thoughts on L's eating habits being nothing but sugar?

A: "L is free to make his own dietary choices."

Q: Do you miss L after his death?

A: "L was a human being, and therefore would have died at some point. Regardless of what thoughts or feelings a person has, the dead are dead."

Q: What was L to you personally? (a brother, Father, Teacher, Friend, Love…?)

A: "The closest word to what L was to me would be Teacher."

Q: Do you miss Mello after his death?

A: "Everyone dies. The dead will always be dead, and no amount of emotional wishing or wondering will bring them back."

Q: What was Mello to you? (a brother, Enemy, College, Friend, Rival, Partner, Love…?)

A: "By the definition of friendship, I do not think we count. This also goes for lover, brother, enemy, school friend, and the rest. There are few words adequate enough to describe what we could be called."

Questions from ~Fruitsbasketbaka

Q: Hello Near! I've been wondering this ever since I first saw you... How do you keep your clothes so white? I mean, you sit on the floor a lot, and you must get dirty sometimes... Do you use tide to go?

A: "I keep the areas in which I live as clean as possible. Therefore, there is rarely ever any dirt."

Q: I know this may be a personal question, but when you were in Wammy's house, when you were little or even recently, have you ever been sad or wondering who your parents were? I mean I know you never knew them but I guess it must be saddening...

A: "It is natural for a human being to question the unknown, particularly if such an unknown variable exists in their personal life. However, sadness is something that if, left unchecked, can drive a human being to perform irrational behavior."

Q: Who bought you your first puzzle? I've kind thought it may have been Roger or Watari... Or was it L? Or someone totally different?

A: "I do not remember who bought me my first puzzle."

Question from ~MelloRocksNearsSocks (see first entry for other questions from this deviant)

Q: Near, do you ever feel that you've missed out on things due to the fact that you constantly conceal your emotions?

A: "Thinking on such things will not change what has already occurred."

Q: Near, what do you think of all the fanfiction and doujinshis circulating around nowadays?...I mean, pretty much whoever you're with (Mello, Matt, L, B, and even Light!), you're uke! What's your opinion on that?

A: *twirling a lock of hair* I have heard of them, but what is written is not the reality.

Q: Near, I'm curious. What is your favorite season? Is it winter, because you're all white, like a snowman?

A: All of the different seasons have their positives and negatives.

Q: Lol, I came up with a QUESTION.
OR MORE A SCENARIO.

Here it is...

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Mello: *kidnaps Near*

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A: ...*is kidnapped, therefore he no longer has to answer... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Questions for Near http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25106925/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/25106925/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:30 PDT Here's your chance to ask Near (or rather, my Nearish) side any questions you've been dying to ask. To ask, either submit a note titled 'Questions for Near' or leave a comment on this journal. You may ask as many questions as you like, so long as they don't get too out of hand (I can't have the dA admins beat me up okay? haha)

So what are you waiting for? Get asking/fangirling/etc!

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QUESTIONS

Questions from ~Neyanko-chan

Q: (from Matt) *Lights a cigarette and takes a drag* So... for the real question everyone wants to know.... *Pulls off his goggles and stares down Near* Is there any sort of romantic relationship between you and Mello?

A: "That is quite a personal question, Matt. But seeing as I am being forced to answer the questions, ridiculous as they may be, I will answer. However...I do believe that the answer is quite obvious."

Q: What brand of building blocks(legos) do you like the best?

A: "I enjoy building with the regular legos, particularly the set that comes with 1000 blocks of varying colors and sizes."

Q: Are you related to L in some way?

A: "I would have to say that I hope I am not related to L."

Q: Where did you get your remote controlled ducky?

A: "If I tell you, you are going to go out and buy them all, correct?"

Question from ~VAm310

Q: Was there a time when Mello didn't dislike you so much?

A: "I cannot remember a time, but it would be safe to assume that if there was such a time, it would be before either of us could speak coherent sentences."

Questions from ~Social-Reject-Pumkin

Q: (from) R: Nate, FWIW, Why did we have that Lego fight with the GI Joe you gave me when I came to the Wammy House after a five year Hiatus from Wammys?

A: *answers, twirling a lock of hair around his finger* "I was under the impression that you wished to play, R."

Q: What would you do to Mihael if he dyed your clothes pink?

A: "I am sure he has considered (if not done) this several times already. However, clothing is clothing. I do not see a reason to go waste time on trying to change what happened. It is easier and more efficient to go out and buy new clothes."

Q: (from) C: How have you risen to be smarter than the previous successors of L (A, B, and myself included)?

A: "I simply did what all of the previous successors did. However, the problems of emotional attachment are not something that I deal with. I believe that is one major difference."

Questions from *ZoneRobotnik

Q: (from) Right Wing: So...I've been wondering this for a while, but why are you always wearing white? It's kind of a blinding sight when you sit near the windows on a bright day, y'know?

A: "I enjoy wearing white. Surely there are colors or styles of clothing that an individual prefers to wear."

Q: Why do you play with your hair like you do? :3

A: *notices he is twirling his hair and stops* "Truthfully, I rarely take notice of it. It is just something that I do. It is also a bit comforting."

Questions by =Saku-Dianas

Q: OH OH OH, NEAR-SENPAI! TOBI HAS A QUESTIONS! Do you think Tobi's a good boy? C:

A: *thinks* "Do I know you?"

Q: And have you ever thought about breaking the law... Like maybe writing a certain lawyer's name in a certain notebook...? We look for that sort of stuff for our illegal-- I-I MEAN TOBI'S A GOOD BOY!

A: "I do not believe in breaking the law, particularly when it comes to bringing people or lawbreakers to justice. It seems rather hypocritical to do so, correct?" *twirling hair nervously*

Questions from ~MewMewIchigoShana

Q: What kind of relation do you have with Mello?

A: *twirling hair thoughtfully* "That is a complicated answer. To put it bluntly, we lived at Wammy's House together and indirectly worked together on the Kira case."

Q: What was the bigger structure you made (with legos, dice, etc.)?

A: "The largest structure I have built was a town, which filled up an entire room."

Q: Do you ever change out of your PJ's?

A: "Of course. It is bad for your health if you do not change your clothes and ba... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Rena's Anime Family Shrine http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24963315/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24963315/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:24:47 PST

EDIT: To those who are here, I :heart: you all! To those who aren't, you should be (in my humble opinion). I am going to accept doubles of people, so long as their titles are different (ie, someone is Mello, someone else can be Seme Mello). If you want to CHANGE, please tell me! If you wish to be taken off of the list, please let me know. :( If you want to be added, comment! :hug:

THE MEMBERS - 40 :wow:

:iconinsanity-is-a-bitch: - Frey (Alice 19th)
:iconnagazawa-senpai: - Italy (Axis Powers Hetalia)
:iconkyoukatsu: - Ichigo (Bleach)
:iconmellorocksnearssocks: - B/Beyond Birthday (Death Note: Another Note)
:iconpapervoodoo: - Bishie Mello (Death Note)
:iconthreshie: - L (Death Note)
:iconprisonedheart3455: - Light Yagami (Death Note)
:iconhitsoriyumi: - Matt (Death Note)
:iconzonerobotnik: - Matsuda (Death Note)
:iconyamihikari-chan: - Mello (Death Note)
:iconart-is-wizard-jenz: - Misa Amane (Death Note)
:iconpurpledevil: - Near (Death Note)
:iconalphonsesama: - Neko!Mello (Death Note)
:iconchocolatier-mihael: - OOC Mello (Death Note)
:iconmangakatarockon: - OOC Ryuk (Death Note)
:iconsocial-reject-pumkin: - Stripper Mello (Death Note OC)
http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24963202/ Tue, 26 May 2009 15:09:13 PDT
The Character Bios are Complete

I have completed the character bios for the main characters! :w00t: So keep a look out for either the first chapter, or possibly a PREVIEW of what is to come.

This will definitely be posted on my fanfiction.net account! I'm not sure about here, but we'll wee!

THE THEMES
1. Introduction - In progress!
2. Love
3. Light
4. Dark
5. Seeking Solace
6. Break Away
7. Heaven
8. Innocence
9. Drive
10. Breathe Again
11. Memory
12. Insanity
13. Misfortune
14. Smile
15. Silence
16. Questioning
17. Blood
18. Rainbow
19. Gray
20. Fortitude
21. Vacation
22. Mother Nature
23. Cat
24. No Time
25. Trouble Lurking
26. Tears
27. Foreign
28. Sorrow
29. Happiness
30. Under the Rain
31. Flowers
32. Night
33. Expectations
34. Stars
35. Hold My Hand
36. Precious Treasure
37. Eyes
38. Abandoned
39. Dreams
40. Rated
41. Teamwork
42. Standing Still
43. Dying
44. Two Roads
45. Illusion
46. Family
47. Creation
48. Childhood
49. Stripes
50. Breaking the Rules
51. Sport
52. Deep in Thought
53. Keeping a Secret
54. Tower
55. Waiting
56. Danger Ahead
57. Sacrifice
58. Kick in the Head
59. No Way Out
60. Rejection
61. Fairy Tale
62. Magic
63. Do Not Disturb
64. Multitasking
65. Horror
66. Traps
67. Playing the Melody
68. Hero
69. Annoyance
70. 67%
71. Obsession
72. Mischief Managed
73. I Can't
74. Are You Challenging Me?
75. Mirror
76. Broken Pieces
77. Test
78. Drink
79. Starvation
80. Words
81. Pen and Paper
82. Can You Hear Me?
83. Heal
84. Out Cold
85. Spiral
86. Seeing Red
87. Food
88. Pain
89. Through the Fire
90. Triangle
91. Drowning
92. All That I Have
93. Give Up
94. Last Hope
95. Advertisement
96. In the Storm
97. Safety First
98. Puzzle
99. Solitude
100. Relaxation

Misc Information
My Fanfiction.net Account

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Rainbow Brain! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24879384/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24879384/ Thu, 21 May 2009 18:43:58 PDT I hope that this summer I can post up a few more deviations to add to my meager gallery ^^;

The title is so random and short, but I think it describes what my brain is going through right now. I'm reminded of one of those mood rings that can't make up its mind on what the mood is. That's me right now. Not with the mood, but with my ideas. :giggle:

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Rena Has Been Inspired

So, My little Kendo inspired me to do something fun and funny that I think has been done before (but Rena doesn't care, so deal with it). Rena would be immensely amused if she held a Q&A with her watchers, with the person questioned being Near. Before any of you Mello people kill me, just know that I would totally do this for Mello or Matt if I was more like them. Since I'm not, I'm doing it for Near.

This Question and answer will be in the journal, but separate from this one (or journals, depending on what it takes). Have fun with it! :D

HOW TO SUBMIT A QUESTION: Just note me with the subject 'Question for Near'. I really don't care how weird it is, just ask. I'll do my best to make sure things don't get...too out of hand ne ;)

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FEATURES FOR MY FABULOUS WATCHERS

So, I decided to do some features, because I really have been wanting to repay those who featured me in their journals. The first 10 people who commented on this entry had me go through their gallery and pick 4 items to feature here in the journal.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: The next 5 people who commented after will get 2 items featured here! Have fun!

Hooray! All of the slots are filled! To those who have now had themselves featured, I hope you like my choices :blush: You all are amazing and to everyone I recommend looking at EVERYONE'S art! :love:

:bulletpurple::heart:THE FEATURES - CHECK 'EM OUT!:heart::bulletpurple:

1. :icondivinshki:
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Sorry for the just update, as opposed to writing a whole new journal. I will do that soon though! Mainly I just wanted to say my deviation count is over 300 again and my comments are getting up there. I'm exhausted from working two days in a row (for over 7 hours of straight work with people). So if I'm slow to comment, reply, or something else, I apologize sincerely!

If you really REALLY want to get a hold of me in some way, please feel free to note me. I answer notes much faster, so if there is something you really want me to see, notes are the best! :hug: Thank you all!

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Hooray for summer vacation! I now have loads of free time to goof off, work at my part time video game arcade job, and stall in answering comments and deviations! :w00t:

Just kidding about that last part! I apologize in advance if you suddenly get either a flood of comments or favorites on your work. I am making my way through things asap so that I can really work on my contest without any worries!

Thank you also for the lovely pageviews! I have been so far behind in thanking so many good people! I wish all of my watchers all the good in the world...and thank you all for everything! :hug:

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Wammy Kid Meme

Thieved from :iconpurpledevil: and some others I'm sure

So, if you were a Wammy kid...

What would your name be?
K, or truly Kendo. He does not call himself K though because of the Kiras. Instead, he is known as Kendo, Ken, or Kai.

Your specialty?
Highly intelligent. He is considered a genius but he does not consider himself that. He is a master at several types of martial arts (including Kendo) and weapons. He is skilled with disguises, voice changing, and missions or jobs requiring undercover work.

How about quirks and habits?
Likes to walk around homes as if they are dojos or temples. If there is a flag he will pay full respects to it, no matter what country it is from (unless he is undercover). He plays with his hair sometimes. Randomly refers to himself in the third person.

Your favorite food?
K likes bacon, because it is seemingly forbidden for someone who wants to stay in good shape.

What's your greatest fear?
Kendo is deathly afraid of getting way too drunk. It happened to him once and things did not go well.

Who are your friends? Or are you a loner? (You can make friends with kids from any universe you want, of course.)
Kendo works alone most of the time. He has friends, but he tries not to disclose who they are. He does not want their connections to be known.

Which one of your classmates would you dearly love to slug in the face? (You can punch kids from any universe as well.)
Kendo slugs a lot of his classmates in the face...or rather, his sparring partners.

What's your favorite prank to play on Roger? Come on, nobody's going to get you in trouble for it.
Kai plays many pranks on Roger. He has no favorite because playing pranks on the old man is just plain fun.

On a scale of 1 to 10, just how insane ARE you? 1 meaning completely sane and 10 meaning that if left to your own devices, you'll easily outshine Beyond Birthday.
5. He's a middle guy. He is harmless enough unless you are attacking him. Then he can at least LOOK insane.

Now be serious - do you seriously want to be the next L? Or are you resigned to the fact that you'll never live up to him? Or maybe you just don't care?
Kendo doesn't care. He does not think he has the intelligence to be L. He thinks he would not enjoy the life L leads, because of his own personal philosophies.

Along those lines, how hard do you study?
Kendo studies very hard, as well as practices his martial arts and weapons.

If you weren't going to be the next L, what would you want to do with your life?
K wishes to pass on his martial arts, skills with weapons, and life philosophies to others.

Now, the really important question: Do you like it at Wammy's House?
Kendo was not an orphan until later in his life, so he remembers his parents well. He does not like it at Wammys because he feels out of place in such an academic orphanage.

Like it or not, you're stuck there now! Quick, tag some people and drag... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Spotlight For My Watchers! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24579918/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24579918/ Mon, 04 May 2009 08:13:59 PDT They are slowly amassing in my inbox, banding together with the comments and plotting to overwhelm me! Eep! Save meeeh!

Actually, the deviation pile is not really that bad. :lol: However, I no longer have episodes of South Park to listen to in the background as I go through them. I've finished South Park (all of the new episodes too), Family Guy, and sadly, Futurama as well. ^^; Call me a dork if you will, but now I must find a new source of mindless entertainment.

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:iconyamihikari-chan: is OOOOLLLLDDDD!!!

:party: Indeed! Today (Monday, May 4th) is :iconyamihikari-chan:'s birthday! She's gonna be...OLD *shot*

Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday :iconyamihikari-chan:! :hug: You've done a whole lot for me this year, including your most recent purchase (which I will get back at you for today...oh yes :evillaugh:)! You ish a wonderful friend! :sniff: I wish you loads of fun on your trip to Japan (maybe I could sit in your suitcase? :XD:) and a nice summer...I'm sure I'll see you before Otakon, but if not, I'll see you then :wave:

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Rena is finishing Naruto...BELIEVE IT! ^^;

I'm almost the entire way through Naruto. I watched MOST of the episodes, and I was totally into Shippuuden one day when I decided to actually go back and watch the rest of the Naruto episodes. That's right...the FILLERS! :bleh: I'm only about 10 episodes short of finishing ALL of it. I don't know whether to pat myself on the back or to crown myself one of the hugest dorks in the world :XD: All namecalling aside, it wasn't a bad series. I just can't wait to get back to Shippuuden and other really good series. I watch the dubs so I can do work (and not have to read the subs while trying to do Japanese or write summaries of articles). Imagine me trying to watch the subbed versions and do Japanese at the same time! (images of housefires and other disasters should be playing through your heads :lol:)

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R.I.P. :iconrenaquicksilver: and :iconyamihikari-chan:

Yes, so finals are upon us both. If we both don't make it out of here alive...just know that at least from my end, I :heart: you all! :giggle:

I think we'll be fine, but if I (or either of us) is inactive for some of this week, that's why. FINAL EXAMS...:shakefist:

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FEATURES FOR MY FABUL... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Featuring Rena as...Captain Planet!!! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24446708/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24446708/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:39:31 PDT My deviation pile is below 200! My comments are piling up, but to me that just means active watchers! Thank you all so much for your continued patience and support! :hug:

Sorry this entry is so boring...I'm preparing to put up the contest information and 100 Themes Challenge in a separate entry, so look forward to those updates! :D That should also make the journal less long ^^;

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SCHOOLWORK OF HORRORS

I am getting down to the final two weeks of school! :boogie: That means that in about two weeks, I will be able to maybe tackle the contest, fanfic, and everything else I should be working on!

I have finished two out of three research papers I'm supposed to be doing. Of course, that's on top of the regular load of homework. And soon, final exams approach! :fear:

My social life has had ups and downs, but I honestly expected this due to the timing. I hope that after finals, things return to a more pleasant state.

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ON A DIFFERENT NOTE

I am excited to be getting so much good feedback on the things I'm doing currently (like the contest or just random comments) I want you to know I really appreciate it all and that I hope I can do the same for you!

I am really excited hear that so many of my watchers speak different languages! I am always open to learning more from all of you. I would love to learn what you all have to teach! :hug:

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FEATURES FOR MY FABULOUS WATCHERS

So, I am going to do some features, because I really have been wanting to repay those who featured me in their journals. Therefore, the first 10 people who comment on this entry will have me go through their gallery and pick 4 items to feature here in the journal.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: Didn't make the top 10? No worries! The next 5 people who comment after will get 2 items featured here! Have fun!

There are still more spots! To those who have now had themselves featured, I hope you like my choices :blush: You all are amazing and to everyone I recommend looking at EVERYONE'S art! :love:

:bulletpurple::heart:THE FEATURES - CHECK 'EM OUT!:heart::bulletpurple:

1. :icondivinshki:
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[link... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Tackling Life Head On http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24413649/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24413649/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:47:16 PDT My deviation pile is back down below 200! My comments are piling up, but to me that just means active watchers! Thank you all so much for your continued patience and support! :hug:

Sorry this entry is so boring...I'm preparing to put up the contest information and 100 Themes Challenge in a separate entry, so look forward to those updates! :D

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SCHOOLWORK OF HORRORS

I am getting down to the final two weeks of school! :boogie: That means that in about two weeks, I will be able to maybe tackle the contest, fanfic, and everything else I should be working on!

I have finished two out of three research papers I'm supposed to be doing. Of course, that's on top of the regular load of homework. And soon, final exams approach! :fear:

That's the very basic summary of my life at school! It's work, work, socialize, work, work, procrastinate, and work! :XD:

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ON A DIFFERENT NOTE :sing:

I just want to say that if any of my lovely watchers is feeling down or upset, I hope that he or she would not hesitate to drop me a note, IM me, MSN me, comment or SOMETHING. Despite how much I whine about work I'm actually fairly available. I would rather here you vent than to have you all suffer in silence! :crying:

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RULES
1-Post these rules
2-Each tagged person must tell 8 things about themselves
3-At the end of this journal, you must tag 8 peoples(and post their icons!)
4-Go to all the pages of the people you tagged and leave them a comment saying that you tagged them
5-NO TAGBACKS!!!

1. I am partially albino (I have albinism). I have brown hair on the top of my head, but it used to be blonde! I also have blue/gray eyes. My skin is pale and I burn in the sun. If you look up albinism, you'll see the worst case scenarios usually. The worst part of it all is I'm asian. Asians try to be homogenous, which doesn't help me at all.

2. I often joke about myself or about my problems. I don't do it because I'm a heartless person. I do it because when I joke about things that really aren't a big deal, their unimportance becomes more apparent, and I become happier and more comfortable with myself! :D

3. I am a tough, yet kind editor. I love editing peoples' stories, but I'm not going to lie to your face if it stinks on ice. Each person needs a different kind of editor, so I try to fill that role for them, especially when I know them well! :giggle: All in all, I consider myself harsh, but not overly so.

4. I am not friends with a lot of 'brilliant' people. When I say brilliant, I mean like Wammy House brilliant or Einstein brilliant. But I don't care. It's not all about the intelligence. In fact, I think that people who don't consider themselves 'brilliant' are really truly smart. They are more down to earth and they know how to have fun! But the brilliant people I am friends with are loads of fun too! It's nice to have friends of all kinds really!

5. I love lots of different things, including (but not limited to) reading, writing, languages, grammar (goes along with the languages), art, music, sports, roleplaying, anime, manga, anime conventions, nature, philosophy, computers, random sciences and math, and probably way more that I forgot to mention here! I always love learning new facts, even math or science ones! I look at every experience as a learning experience! :D

6. I love languages! I hope to learn several languages before I die! :lol: I also love music in other languages! If anyone ever has a foreign band to recommend (or an English or American one) please feel free!... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Rena's Gone Random (Not That This Is News) http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24368073/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24368073/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:32:27 PDT Thank you to my lovely watchers for your patience! :hug: Thank you also for the oodles of pageviews! I am brainstorming setting a kiriban, but more details on that when it gets closer ne? ;) I honestly have no idea what I would do for a prize...since most people draw stuff for their kiriban...I suppose I should ask what you all would want as a kiriban prize if I did host one?

On another fearful note, my comments that need answering are starting to rival my deviations. I will do my best to get through them asap! :blowkiss:

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ON AM MORE RANTY TOPIC (skip if you want to :XD:)

I do not know what individuals think of jealousy. I personally think it is petty and immature (many things fall into this category). But why do people feel the need to be jealous? The answer I have personally found over the years is that they think so little of themselves. Instead of positively trying to reinforce their self-esteem, they simply look for more praise and acclaim for every little thing they do. But why? Praise comes along with criticisms too, which are the opposite of what is wanted in the first place. Also, when truly great achievements come about, would the praise mean anything at all? It reminds me about that stupid 'chicken playing the piano' image. The chicken plays the piano and goes to get the food, but the food does not always fall down. It falls down just enough so the chicken does not die, but not too often so the chicken will expect it. The food is like praise for people...it does not always happen so that it can be more special when it counts.

No one likes to be the object of jealousy, unless it is to boost their self esteem by crushing someone else's underfoot. Being jealous is something that can be overcome, but being the object of jealousy is not so easy. From personal experience, being the object of jealousy OR the jealous person are uncomfortable positions, causing one to question friendships or aspects of society in general.

I am writing this rant because lately, jealousy has been a large aspect of my social life. Whether I am personally the object of jealousy or not has changed, but it has not changed the events that take place. Fights occur, and the individuals punish each other in any way possible. This may include exclusion from social activities, refusal to speak to the individual, or outright cold or further immature behaviors. Jealousy has occurred over several topics, including guys, academics, and intelligence, to name a few. It is causing unnecessary strain and stress on each individual and in my opinion, needs to stop.

This is not to call out any individual person. This is simply what has been on my mind ever since one of my best friends began to like a guy. I am not jealous of her, but it makes it very uncomfortable when others are. Instead of being able to disperse the news of her guy freely among a social group, she has to confine it to one person--me. So not only do I receive the rants, anger, and deeper problems of my social group, I am now starting to get the petty ones too. To top that all off, when I went home for a weekend and did not answer my cell phone, one of my friends simply assumed I was with my 'boyfriend'. To clarify, I do not have a boyfriend. But I am not allowed to talk about a boyfriend, lest every single other person in my group jump down my throat for even mentioning the word 'boy'. I do not ask for praise for getting an A on a test, or share even some of my greatest joys with my friends, lest I be put down for a 'bragger'. It has made me begin to question these friendships, and whether we will let petty emotions like jealousy rip us apart.

I do not know what everyone else thinks of jealousy. I would like to know. I do not want to know to say I am right, but simply to hear what everyone else has to say. My beliefs are on the page, but they certainly are not yours. :D



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ON A MORE PLEASANT NOTE :sing:

I am feeling a little better since my last bout of depression. I had a bit of a down period today, but everything is turning out fine! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24309423/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:25:30 PDT Thank you also for the oodles of pageviews! I am brainstorming setting a kiriban, but more details on that when it gets closer ne? ;)

On another note, my comments that need answering are starting to rival my deviations. I will do my best to get through them asap! :blowkiss:

Also, if after a certain point this weekend I decide to sign off, log out, or just go completely silent, it is because I am working on three 5 page research papers! :faint: Just wanted to give my lovely watchers a heads up in case I stopped talking!

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The unhappy icon has to do with my mood lately. I've been feeling off and on depressed. I get this way sometimes, so I don't tend to make a huge deal out of it. That, and I don't want people going "OMG WHAT HAPPENED?" and stuff. Concern is always nice, but over the top concern always makes me more depressed anyway.

It probably all has to do with my workload right now...combined with some ups and downs in my social life. But really, it's not so bad. I guess my biggest loss in all of this is I have no one that I can share this with that is close to me...that would actually understand what I am going through. I thank my friends for listening to me, but sometimes I just wish they could UNDERSTAND it too...like I tend to understand their problems (sometimes). Eh, but that's life, ne?

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OTAKON 2009 - dA OTAKU

So, Otakon 2009 is coming. I was wondering if anyone else is planning to go/able to go. It would be epic to meet some of my dA friends in real life! :D

I am actually planning two cosplays. The cosplay for Friday is only now a half surprise...and I might keep it that way!(:iconyamihikari-chan: knows about it. If you want to see some photos, check out her gallery!). The SECOND cosplay I will be doing is a Near cosplay with :iconyamihikari-chan: as Mello! :hug: If you want to see a picture of it, follow the link in my signature and take a look! The only difference is that I will actually be wearing a wig cap when I cosplay ^^;, which I wasn't wearing in the photo. :XD:

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:bulletpurple::star:CONTEST!:star::bulletpurple:

:star: UPDATE - PRIZES :star:

I am working on finalizing prizes. If ANYONE would like to donate a prize (whether you are in the contest or not) please leave a comment with the prize you wish to donate. I am still finalizing whether this contest will be in two categories or in one (probably two, depending on the submissions) and how the prizes will go. I will of course be putting in some neato prizes of my own, mind you ;)

PRIZES (still finalizing...donations are always welcome! :D)

http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24255408/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:52:04 PDT Thank you also for the oodles of pageviews! I am brainstorming setting a kiriban, but more details on that when it gets closer ne? ;)

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OTAKON 2009 - dA OTAKU

So, Otakon 2009 is coming. I was wondering if anyone else is planning to go/able to go. It would be epic to meet some of my dA friends in real life! :D

I am actually planning two cosplays. The cosplay for Friday is a surprise (:iconyamihikari-chan: knows about it, but please don't spoil the fun :XD:). The SECOND cosplay I will be doing is a Near cosplay with :iconyamihikari-chan: as Mello! :hug: If you want to see a picture of it, follow the link in my signature and take a look! The only difference is that I will actually be wearing a wig cap when I cosplay ^^;, which I wasn't wearing in the photo. :XD:

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:bulletpurple::star:CONTEST!:star::bulletpurple:

:star: UPDATE - THEME CHOSEN! :star:

THE DREADED CONTEST INFORMATION

Theme: The theme for the contest is...PHOBIAS. Yes, phobias. I have no idea why my brain landed on this, but that's the theme.

What's allowed: All anime, manga, or video game characters/pairings are accepted. Please be mindful of dA's rules when entering! Also, please specify where your character comes from. OC's are allowed as well...but it would be nice and cheery if you provided a brief backstory (or a link to one) for them. ALSO, written works are accepted! They can be fanfictions or poetry. PHOTOS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

What's not allowed: NO SCREENSHOTS OF ANIME, MANGA, OR VIDEO GAMES. Photos are acceptable though (such as cosplay photos with captions, etc)

How to Submit: Send me a note titled PHOBIA CONTEST or Contest with a link to your deviation. ALL deviations will be compiled in a seperate journal with links to each one so that everyone can behold their awesomeness!

Ok, so I have had an idea for a contest! :w00t: I think this is going to just be a free-for-all, so long as it doesn't break any dA rules of course!

I AM STILL WORKING ON FINALIZING THE DETAILS. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PIECES PLEASE FEEL FREE! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME, PLEASE NOTE ME (subject could be Contest Question or something like that) AND I WILL ANSWER YOU ASAP! I WILL UPDATE WITH A SEPERATE JOURNAL ENTRY WITH ALL OF THE DETAILS LATER, I PROMISE!

I won't be able to do much at the moment. :faint: But I promise, if I start this contest I will work very VERY hard to make it successful!

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Tagged by :iconsaku-dianas:
Royally Screwed up by: ~RenaQuicksilver The End of Break, The Death of Me http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24219100/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24219100/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:48:30 PDT I am down to below 300 deviations! I know that does not seem like a huge milestone, but it truly is! Thank you my lovely watchers for your patience with me! :crying: I truly appreciate every single one of you! :hug:

So Otakon 2009 is coming my way. I've already gotten registered, a hotel, and my cosplay together! :boogie: I'm somehow on top of Otakon prep, yet I whine constantly about my schoolwork. ^^; Anyway, I can't create a poll, but is anyone else planning to go? Sometime I'll dedicate a journal to it, but today it's just a question. :giggle:

I am actually planning two cosplays. The cosplay for Friday is a surprise (:iconyamihikari-chan: knows about it, but please don't spoil the fun :XD:). The SECOND cosplay I will be doing is a Near cosplay with :iconyamihikari-chan: as Mello! :hug: If you want to see a picture of it, follow the link in my signature and take a look! The only difference is that I will actually be wearing a wig cap when I cosplay ^^;, which I wasn't wearing in the photo. :XD:

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:bulletpurple::star:CONTEST!:star::bulletpurple:

:star: UPDATE - THEME CHOSEN! :star:

THE DREADED CONTEST INFORMATION

Who: Well, YOU *points to everyone who wants to participate*

What: The contest?

When: Well, this is still up in the air. I know everyone is busy and all so I will try to be very open-minded when it comes to a deadline.

Where: W-well...here, ne?

Why: I have no clue...I just felt like putting why, because everyone always asks me that when I say something :XD:

Theme: The theme for the contest is...PHOBIAS. Yes, phobias. I have no idea why my brain landed on this, but that's the theme.

What's allowed: All anime, manga, or video game characters/pairings are accepted. Please be mindful of dA's rules when entering! Also, please specify where your character comes from. OC's are allowed as well...but it would be nice and cheery if you provided a brief backstory (or a link to one) for them. ALSO, written works are accepted! They can be fanfictions or poetry. PHOTOS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

What's not allowed: NO SCREENSHOTS OF ANIME, MANGA, OR VIDEO GAMES. Photos are acceptable though (such as cosplay photos with captions, etc)

How to Submit: Send me a note titled PHOBIA CONTEST or Contest with a link to your deviation. ALL deviations will be compiled in a seperate journal with links to each one so that everyone can behold their awesomeness!

Ok, so I have had an idea for a contest! :w00t: I think this is going to just be a free-for-all, so long as it doesn't break any dA rules of course!

... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Watching Time Fly http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24049388/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/24049388/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:00:38 PDT You all have been so patient with me as I struggle to get through the deviations and fail to update/post anything new! :crying: You all are awesome! :love:

The worried face has to do with all of my schoolwork. I may be even SLOWER in answering things (if that's even possible :faint: ) due to my three research papers and other huge end of the semester tests and assignments! I hope you all can forgive me! :(

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:bulletpurple::star:CONTEST!:star::bulletpurple:

:star: UPDATE :star:

So I think I have settled on a theme, though I'm a bit scared as to know what the outcome will be! I might come up with a back-up theme in case the first one is kind of a failure. :XD: Next will come the rules and prizes (depending on how I decide to make this run). I'm so happy to hear that so many people are so interested in this!

Ok, so I have had an idea for a contest! :w00t: I think this is going to just be a free-for-all, so long as it doesn't break any dA rules of course!

I can't make a poll, but if I made a contest, would anyone participate? I would love to hear your feedback.

I won't be able to do much at the moment. :faint: But I promise, if I start this contest I will work very VERY hard to make it successful!

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100 THEMES CHALLENGE?

So I'm thinking of doing this at some point perhaps. However, if you didn't know I don't draw. I don't even doodle! :XD: Anyway, what do you all think? Should I do the contest anyway and maybe write them instead? ^^; That would be quite a challenge, but isn't that the point of this anyway?

THE THEMES (I haven't started this yet XD)
1. Introduction
2. Love
3. Light
4. Dark
5. Seeking Solace
6. Break Away
7. Heaven
8. Innocence
9. Drive
10. Breathe Again
11. Memory
12. Insanity
13. Misfortune
14. Smile
15. Silence
16. Questioning
17. Blood
18. Rainbow
19. Gray
20. Cookies
21. Vacation
22. Mother Nature
23. Cat
24. Orly?
25. Trouble Lurking
26. Tears
27. Foreign
28. Sorrow
29. Happiness
30. Under the Rain
31. Flowers
32. Night
33. Expectations
34. Stars
35. Hold My Hand
36. Precious Treasure
37. Eyes
38. Abandoned
39. Dreams
40. Rated
41. Teamwork
42. Standing Still
43. Dying
44. Two Roads
45. Illusion
46. Family
47. Creation
48. Childhood
49. Stripes
50. Breaking the Rules
51. Sport
52. Deep in Thought
53. Keeping a Secret
54. Tower
55. Waiting
56. Danger Ahead
57. Sacrifice
58. Kick in the Head
59. No Way Out
60. Rejection
61. Fairy Tale
62. Magic
63. Do Not Disturb
64. Multitasking
65. Horror
66. Traps
67. Playing the Melody
68. Hero
69. Annoyance
70. 67%
71. Obsession
72. Mischief Managed
73. I Can't
74. Are You Challenging Me?
75. Mirror
76. Broken Pieces
77. Test
78. Drink
79.... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Tagged and Released Back Into the Wild http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23857243/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23857243/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:40:29 PDT

I apologize in advance (because I know I'll forget to edit this later) for the emo/angstyness of this journal (if it sounds that way). I was in a blah and tired mood. I hope nothing here comes off badly. If it does, I'd be happy to talk to anyone via note/comment. I :heart: everyone and the last thing I want to do is offend people! :sniff:

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THE PREVIOUS JOURNAL - If you didn't participate in last journal's discussion, then feel free to skip this :XD:

I just wanted to say that my last journal sparked some really interesting discussions! I was really happy to read what each and every one of you had to say on the subject, and I apologize sincerely that I have not gotten around to answering the comments yet!

One thing I wanted to note is that I did not intend to put forward my findings as facts. I only intended to see what I could possibly find myself. I am really pleased to see that people have their own theories and ideas about the name and the style, but I would really appreciate it if everyone understands that everything stated is speculation. I don't want this to turn into a "I own the entire anime/manga + the books so I would know" or "He can't possibly be anything but a Catholic because of that accessory" battle. Everyone's opinions are their own, and no single opinion or speculation is more right or wrong than another. Often times, not everyone has access to the same sources of information, so opinions and speculations are naturally going to differ.

Therefore, I would appreciate not having MY opinions being told that they are wrong compared to yours. They are not wrong, merely different.

I don't want to have to stop making such awesome discussions because of some silly little disagreements in opinion. If you expect respect for your beliefs and opinions, then give that same respect to everyone else please!

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Fake Friends

Swiped from :iconvam310:

No offense, but ... People are getting too fake on me(i don't personaly this that, and this might not aply to you but just read it) . They only want posts, comments, or to see how many friends they can get. So let's see who will actually repost this. This is a test to see who's paying attention. This is a test to see how many people in my friends list actually pay attention to me. Copy and repost in your own bulletin. Lets see who the true friends are and I think I know who you are... Repost this if you are a friend...Don't reply... just copy and paste this in a new bulletin as "Fake Friends'

True friends will read and repost this. Fake friends will just ignore it.

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TAGGED

Oh yes I was tagged, so here's the random interesting thing you seem to get now with my journals. I swear I did something similar to this some other journal, but oh well. Enjoy or skip it, your choice :D

I was Tagged by :iconvam310:

RULES:
1.) You must fill out EVERY question! No skipping!
2.) Tag five people afterward.
3.) Leave a message on their page telling them they're tagged.
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ARE YOU:
1.) Perfect?: No, absolutely not and I never will be!
2.) Tall?: No. I'm 5 ft tall EXACTLY.
3.) In your pajamas?: Yes
4.) Left handed?: I'm a left-handed righty

LAST:
1.) Friend you saw: :iconyamihikari-chan: ~RenaQuicksilver Making/Taking Names http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23554015/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23554015/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:17:36 PDT My authentic japanese name is 小島 Kojima (small island) 美晴 Miharu (beautiful clear sky).
Take your real japanese name generator! today!



(Wow, I like it...especially the Miharu. I'm not gonna COMMENT about how that name = close to OTHER names (cough) because I do't wanna sound like I'm making weird connections again. Kojima? Eh, I can deal with it I guess.

My authentic japanese name is 黒田 Kuroda (black field) 弓美 Yumi (beautiful bow, as in bow and arrow).
Take your real japanese name generator! today!


My Korean name turned into this. I really like this!

:rose: Ok, so first of all I want to thank everyone once again for over 1,000 pageviews! :faint: I don't know what I did to deserve them...you all are simply awesome! Thank you so much! :rose:

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:star: Update :star: I got myself an MSN. Now, I might not remember to log INTO my MSN, but if you need to contact me/want to chat and you have MSN, well, now you can! Just drop me a message/comment/note asking me to get on should I be well, not on. It's listed below (how original...I used my dA name -_-';)

My ancient AIM address is also listed below. I'm practically ALWAYS on AIM, so feel free to drop me a line there as well! Just mention who you are on dA and I'll add you to my list! :D

If all else fails, I'm here on dA and I don't plan on going anywhere (hopefully) anytime soon. I'd love to chat with all of you sometime!

Also keep reading. There are more updates. :oops:

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:blahblah: So if you don't know, I love languages. Which led me on a wild goose chase some weeks ago to try to figure out where Mello's real name came from. If you don't know it already, stop reading right now and go back to your daily life. I'm actually really surprised with the results I found.

I've been (edit, because I typed this at WHAT time and I want it to be true to what I said -_-' )) told/thinking up to this point his name was Russian. However, all of my research has been steering me into the heart of Europe! In fact, there is a famous soccer player named Mihael from Croatia (exact spelling) playing for a Japanese soccer team!

So as to answer the question, I found this answer from another person the best. It sums up what I've been finding out myself as time has gone on.

The given and family names of this character are not really both from the same origin. Mihael is Slovenian. There are people from various Eastern- European or Central European countries with the name Mihael esp I think Slovakia and Czech Republic. Keehl sounds Dutch or German.
So I think the name is meant to convey just a general European background. it would sound like Mee HAel / MeeHAI-el KEHL/ KAYL. (somewhere sort of between each of those pairs ) - from Yahoo answers

I have searched through a lot of Russian names, and the closest I've come was the name Mikael, which means "One who is close to god" However, further research has driven me away from associating Mello with a Russian.

What do you guys think? Is this person accurate? Is his real name still Russian sounding to you? I don't have a poll function, so you'll just have to leave a comment. :giggle:

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:w00t: OPEN-MINDED PAIRINGS by :iconthreshie:
~RenaQuicksilver One Word Says It All http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23080909/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/23080909/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:17:43 PST
FIRST OFF I just want to say THANK YOU FOR OVER 1,000 Pageviews! Thank you to all of my fabulous watchers for making that possible! :sniff: I am so late in saying this too, I feel terrible about that! I hope you will not abandon me for it!

SECOND OFF I have been sick...AGAIN, so my pile of deviations/comments has been piling up even HIGHER than it was before! :faint: I will do my best in this coming week to answer/comment and get through everything! Thank you for your patience with me! I am very lucky to have such patient watchers/artists/writers here on DA! :heart: you all!

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Oh my sadistic streak is still going strong! I have just been backed up with schoolwork so it might be awhile before I actually put up the story! I apologize! Don't yell at me or throw tomatoes at me! O.O

Anyway I was bored and really just wanted to update the journal and do something a bit different. Also, feel free to laugh at the newest deviations I will put up at some point! :giggle:

Thank you guys for the zillions of fun comments and pageviews! I :heart: you all and enjoy the randomness that you bring to my daily dA browsing! :D

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USING ONLY ONE WORD! It's not as easy as you might think! Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers.

P.S. - I added some questions...'cause I was bored.

Play if you want, but enjoy!

1. Where is your cell phone?
Pocket!
2. Your significant other?
Potential
3. Your hair?
Brown
4. Your mother?
Astounding
5. Your father?
Intellegent
6. Your favorite thing?
Writing
7. Your dream last night?
Dreamless
8. Your favorite drink?
Soda
9. Your dream/goal?
Happiness
10. What room you are in?
Mine
11. Your hobby?
Reading
12. Your fear?
Lonlieness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?
Everywhere
14. Where were you last night?
Dreaming
15. Something that you aren't?
Perfect
16. Muffins?
Tastey!
17. Wish list item?
Legos
18. Where you grew up?
Somewhere
19. Last thing you did?
Music
20. What are you wearing?
Blouse
21. Your TV?
Computer
22. Your pets?
Brother?
23. Friends?
Magical
24. Your life?
Humorous
25. Your mood?
Emotionless
26. Missing some one?
Perhaps
27. Car?
Toy
28. Something you're not wearing?
Jewelery
29. Your favorite store?
Online
30. Your favorite color?
Purple
33. When is the last time you laughed?
Today
34. Last time you cried?
Recently
35. Who will resend this?
Anyone
36. One place that I go to over and over?
Dreamland
37. One person who emails me regularly?
Professor
38. My favorite place to eat?
Home
39. Why you participated in this survey?
Waiting
40. What are you doing tonight?
Piano
(ADDED QUESTIONS)
41. Something that you are?
Sarcastic
42. Something you never want to be?
Alone
43. What brings you happiness?
People
44. What angers you?
People
45. Something that people think you are?
Funny
46. A food that describes you?
candy
47. A drink that describes you?
Water
48. What should you be doing right now?
Homework
49. Do you have anything else to say?
Possibly
50. Will you add some questions to this?
Done

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver I Warned You http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22968650/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22968650/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:29:27 PST

Well actually, I'm warning you now. I've been on a slightly depressed track lately. LUCKILY I have a bunch of awesome friends and so I've come out of that miserable state!

I warn you now, I have an idea for a story. It is going to be horrible. I warn you now so that if later you call me sick or horrible or blah, I can safely say I warned you. If you wanna prep yourself, read some of my other slightly sadistic stories. I gaurentee they are nothing compared to the crud spinning around in my head right now.

Oh yes, and on a random note, I have bought myself some Tarot cards. I don't really believe in that stuff, but I think it's fun to just fool around with them anyway. I've 'read' into several matters and have found interesting and, scary enough, truthful answers. :wow:

Sorry this is so short and slightly depressing! I am off to play the piano and get away from being so...weird minded!

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Swiped from :icondivinshki:

- Spell your name without vowels: Nnmr (seriously, that's what it is)

- Are you single? Party on the luxurious S.S. Single Ocean Liner anyone?

- Whats your favorite number? 9

- What color do you wear most? Blue, black, earthy toned colors and blues.

- Least favorite color? Obnoxious Neon ANYTHING (if I have to wear it)....or probably hot pink.

- Favorite candy? - DARK Chocolate (oh so picky...though I'm not really. Dark chocolate is really awesome though)

- What do you smoke?- People at Sudoku? (no...no I really don't. I don't smoke either)

- Are you happy with your life right now? Define happy. Content? Of course, as my life is what I make it!

- Anyone ever said you resemble a celebrity? Does Near from Death Note count? (If no, then no)

- What is your favorite class in school? I love languages and music. Favorite class(es) right now? Japanese, English, and my music classes.

- How do you make money? - I sell your junk on eBay...just kidding. I actually work at a video game arcade! I am the dork behind the register, the person your kids ask for prizes from, and the person you whine to if a game is busted. :D

- Who is your best friend? - :iconyamihikari-chan:...the only one who puts up with me for more than three seconds without kicking my butt -_- (just kidding...but :iconyamihikari-chan: is an amazing best friend and a wonderful person!)

- One word to describe you? - smartass (Yami can back me up on this one)

- Favorite pair of shoes? - Ugh I hate shoes...if I could I'd walk around most places barefoot. If not than open toed shoes. If not then I'd say my black sneakers. They've been with me through a lot...and I somehow tend to find the same pair in the store each year! :D

- Do you own big sunglasses? No...isn't owning big glasses torture enough? O.O

- Where do you wish you were right now? - In dreamland...dreaming.

- What should you be doing right now? - Sleeping most likely -_-'

- Do you have a crush on anyone right now? - Nope...I'm not worried about it either -_-

HONEST SECTION: (oh boy...read at your own risk!)

Honestly, what color is your underwear? - white

Honestly, what’s on your mind? - my story, my life, my friends...so much that runs at speeds unable to be explained...yet somehow just slow enough to get me through each new challenge.

Honestly, what are you doing right now? Uh...being honest? O.O

Honestly, have you done something bad today? - Er...define 'bad'? Haha no...not to my knowledge...I will only know if anything I have done today comes back to bite me later.

Honestly, do you watch disney channel? - Oh yes...and I am not ashamed!

Honestly, who is the last person you talk... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Year of the Random Lyrics in my Head http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22821296/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22821296/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:57:50 PST
I'm feeling better..but I'll still be slow to respond to the growing pile of comments/deviations! I am sincerely sorry, but school comes first right? O.O I still :heart: you all...please be patient with me! I will get to everything in due time!

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Random update to the update: Yeah, I'm still sick (sorry). I'm gonna be slow when it comes to answering comments/deviations. I apologize in advance! I just hope I don't drown in them when I get around to answering them all! O.O

The good thing about this? Now that I've pretty much rewired my room, I can watch anime (no more boredom...or rather, less boredom). Thanks for your patience with me! :D

:iconyamihikari-chan: = I swear...you've listened to me complain all this week. Eiher you're waiting to get me back someday or you're just the best friend I've ever had! :heart: and don't get what I have...it's miserable (oh wait, you already know that since I won't stop reminding you! O.O)!

RANDOM UPDATE: I'm still sick. I hate being this kind of sick the most though. It makes me an insominac because my brain keeps going at 100% even when my body wants to quit. Oh well...maybe by the time I get to sleep it will be time for class tomorrow...another torturous day at school that I don't think I can handle.

I'm switching the status thing from the bottom to the top. I have no idea why. Maybe to tire myself out. Anyway I'd better go and attempt to sleep...though I know it's only going to result in me crying again.

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So I haven't updated my journal entry in quite awhile...at least I feel like that. Anyway I've been hearing random song lyrics in my head as of late, and so I have been using them as my status elsewhere. One said song lyric caused a friend to ask "Are you ok?" I have no idea why I chose to do this. Perhaps my randomness kicked in!

***BEWARE! RANDOM RANT TO COME! (I warned you!)***

I hate being sick. I dislike it because all I feel like doing is being in bed. As much as I love my soft, warm, cozy (you get the picture) bed, college will not allow me to remain there. I am here in bed now though. I dislike being sick because that means I miss class! I dislike missing class as well, as the lectures and notes and lessons are oh so important! And then everyone worries about you because you're sick. :(

***END OF MINI RANT (glad that's over!)***

I am not sure what else to put here. I think I'll end up crawling back into bed shortly after this. Maybe I should put something wise here, as it is in fact the Chinese New Year today!

***HAPPY NEW YEAR! :iconcakeplz: ***

HAPPY YEAR OF THE OX! The ox is a symbol of hard workers...no wonder I wasn't born in this year! :giggle:

I wish you all luck and prosperity in this new year. Even if you don't celebrate the Chinese New Year, I still wish you good health, long life, and good fortune in this coming year! :worship:

***But wait, there's MORE!***

On another note (haha, another note -shot by Death Note fans- ) I want to thank :iconyamihikari-chan: and all of my college friends...all of you mean so much to me! I am glad that I got to share my traditions with you! I :heart: you all and I hope that the New Years wishes of good health, long life, and good fortune apply to us all.

:iconyamihikari-chan: - Oh man...I'm always thanking you or apologizing for SOMET... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Seme/Uke Randomness http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22746898/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22746898/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:26:48 PST
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Stolen from :icondivinshki:

Less than 20 = Seme
More than 20 = uke

1. [x] You like to be content in everything.
2. [x] When a person confesses his/her love to you and you don’t like him/her, you start feeling very tense and/or you don’t know what to say.
3. [x] You enjoy listening to smooth and relaxing music.
4. [x] You are quite hyperactive.
5. [x] If you don’t like something, you start crying and you don’t care if you start talking too loud.
6. [x] You love candies or any type of caramel.
7. [x] You like making others blush.
8. [x] You sleep with a doll/teddy bear/pillow in your hand.
9. [x] You’re usually shy with the opposite sex.
10. [x] You like romantic, funny anime.
11. [x] Between L or Light cosplay, you prefer L.
12. [] You have listened “an café."
13. [] You like listening to it (the above band).
14. [] You have 1 or 2 song on your computer of “an café."
15. [x] You are innocent and a little clumsy. (XD)
16. [] You smile at kitties.
17. [x] You usually say "kawaii."
18. [x] You like plushies.
19. [ ] Between light blue and blue, you prefer light blue.
20. [x] You hate Paris Hilton because she is an idiot.
21. [x] You have been lost in a shopping center/parking/cinema.
22. [x] You have called to the mistaken number twice or more. [I do believe so. XD]
23. [ ] You cried with Pocahontas's ending.
24. [x] You have used a very feminine dress or shirt.
25. [] You call your pets with cute names.
26. [] You believe that yaoi/yuri is the best.
27. [] You're easy to trick/convince.
28. [x] Some men scare you.
29. [ ] You have seen Pucca and you like it.
30. [ ] You have pink/red clothes or they are decorated with flowers.
31. [x] Sometimes you start looking at the clouds and you get lost in space.
32. [x] You’ve said “Kyao” or something like that before.
33. [] When a person of your same sex gets angry with you, you’re at the defensive.
34. [x] You like j-pop.
35. [x] You have cried for more than one movie/TV series.
36. [ ] You watched Gravitation, and you felt like Shuichi/you watched Strawberry Panic, and you felt like Nagisa.
37. [x] You smile with no reason.
38. [x] You usually are very positive.
39. [] When there’s a rainbow, you run out to see it.
40. [] You usually don’t understand what your parents say.


counts = 25.

Uke...big surprise (not really)!

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Quiz from [link]

INNOCENT UKE

Creative, sweet, and shy, the Innocent Uke dreams of a peaceful life with the perfect partner - someone to protect them, and lavish them with romantic affection. Artistic and gentle in manner and appearance, the Innocent Uke avoids conflict and decision-making, content in placing their complete trust and happiness in their partner's hands - for all they really desire is to surround themselves with the soft and fluffy fantasy world they've created for themselves.

Other common traits of the Innocent Uke include being: thoughtful, trusting, insecure, sensitive, romantic, and loyal.

The Innocent Uke personality best (but not always) corresponds with these associations:

Japanese Element: Water (Mine is typically Wood/Earth)
Chinese Zodiac: Sheep (Mine is the Snake)
Color: White
Fruit: Tangerines (er...no?)
Dessert: Angel Food Cake
Theme Song: Smile Ichiban Ii Onna by An Cafe <-- AHA! There it is!

Compatability
Sadistic Seme - An impossible match, as the Innocent Uke would run in fear at the first sight of the Sadistic Seme's evil smirking glance. (Uh...no. I don't think so)

Chibi Seme - This seme and uke have more of a kohai/sempai relationship - the Innocent Uke looking to the wiser Chibi Seme for advice, though the sometimes teasing advice of the Chibi Seme often leads the Innocent Uke into trouble.

Romantic Seme - The Innocent Uke's sweet nature would bring out some of the best qualities in the Romantic Seme. The loving, protective side of the Romantic Seme would complement the Innocence of their partner, and make this a wonderful relationship. (Awww :D)

Opportunist Seme - This match is some... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver 500 Pageviews and 100 Truths http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22591168/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22591168/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:18:32 PST you all so much! :D

I am not sure if I'm supposed to do something for 500...if I am, please let me know. I wouldn't want to be a tradition killer. -_-'

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100 Truths!

Stolen from :iconyamihikari-chan:

001. Real name → Annmarie
002. Nickname → Ninja, Near, Rune, Rena, Jubilee, Andy, Sapphire, Autumn, Andrea...probably more I can't remember.
003. Status → Tired. I do not want to go to class (I was there one day and I I've already been asked to lead a discussion -_-' )
004. Zodiac sign → Virgo
005. Male or female → Female
006. Elementary → Teacher's pet. Smart...and probably a smartass as well.
007. Middle School → More of a smartass (sometimes a kind of mean one). Struggling mature loner with a couple of good friends.
008. High School → Still a smartass (though not a mean one...apparently I am humorous). Struggling with junk in the home. Mature for my age, thus I had a few close friends and that was it. Took a genius test and found out I was one and therefore belonged to a lot of programs (which I hated).
009. Smart → Smart enough to get good grades, but also to know that I don't get along with people who don't know how to be anything but smart (you know, those genius people who never stop being geniuses long enough to make friends of all calibur and intellegence. I'm not one of them anymore).
010. Hair color → Brown with gold highlights...thank my biological parents for albinism -_-'
011. Long or short → I used to have long hair. Currently I have short hair and I love it.
012. Loud or Quiet → Quiet (my friends would disagree...but I am typically quiet).
013. Sweats or Jeans → Jeans...though sweats can be comfortable sometimes as well.
014. Phone or Camera → Phones to make phonecalls, and cameras to take pictures. Cell phone pictures (at least mine) don't turn out as well as the ones from my digital camera.
015. Health freak → Uh...you're talking to the girl who goes and buys chocolate in bulk (I often have chocoholics/PMSing girls in my dorm room...so the chocolate helps I suppose). I don't think I am.
016. Drink or Smoke? → Never smoked, and I do not plan to. Drinking? Not excessively...EVER.
017. Do you have a crush on someone? → Yes! They know full well who they are. ::embarassed::
018. Eat or Drink → Apparently for me, it's eat. According to my younger sister "If you gave her eraser shavings and told her they were food, she'd eat them." I don't think so. I'm a bit smarter than that (at least I hope so) so if you're gonna do that, at least put them on top of ice cream or something. -_-'
020. Tattoos → I don't have one. I'm someone who doesn't like needles/shots...so I'll never get one.

FIRSTS:
023. First piercing → I was...so young. And the person doing it missed their mark on my one ear. That was the end of THAT (I have not worn a pair of earrings since then).
024. First best friend → I had a few best friends...though my crowd tends to stay around 3ish now.
025. First award → Oh so long ago! My favorite award was my gold key and third place key for my stories (they are here on dA).
026. First crush → A boy I met in kindgertarten...who ended up hating me throughout that year because I got 'special treatment' for my bad eyesight. We have been best friends ever since.
027. First pet → a mouse (I forget the name). "NEVER AGAIN!" according to my parents.
028. First big vacation → In my eyes, mine was my first plane ride over to the U.S. when I was 8 months old. I came from a South Korean orphanage. ^_^
030. First big birthday → I had a party at the local Science museum. I remember this one well because I spent most of the time lying in a corner with a high fever while my friends played around.

CURRENTLY:
049. Eating → Nothing. I just had breakfast (egg sandwhich)
050. Drinking → Nothing. I just drank coffee though (oh beware the caffine!)
052. I'm about to → Stop procrastinating and get some work done for my class at 11am
053. Listening to → David Cook - Light On...and whatever else pops randomly into my head that I wish to listen to!
054. Plans for weekend → Going to Chocolateworld in Hershey, PA and refilling my chocolate bowl with chocolate (after which I will be barricading my doors and locking my windows in a sad a... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver The Slacker of 2009 http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22538126/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22538126/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:17:41 PST
The title suggests that this journal entry is going to be about slacking off. Actually, the title is really just about the fact that I am so late in wishing you all a Happy New Year and inquiring about your holidays. I hope you will still respond!

I am back in school now so things may get a bit hectic for me. I hope I will still be able to answer some of the fantastic comments I've been getting! Thank you to all of my watchers/commenters! I have almost 500 pageviews! Part of me feels like I'm supposed to do something for that, but I am really not sure what. If anyone can think of something, just post a comment.

This one is boring. I apologize. I'll do a more interesting one later!

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver The House Upon the Hill (song quiz mabob) http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22312427/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22312427/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:33:47 PST Now on to the song quiz…thing.

Rules:
1. Put your itunes, ZUNE, windows media player, MP3player, etc on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.

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My coding system…BEWARE!
~ starts a question
(are my thoughts)
‘are quotes from the song’
-are actions taken by whoever reads this-

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~Are you male or female?
Everybody’s Fool by Evanescence
(eh, sounds about right)

~Describe yourself!
Sanctuary by Utada Hikaru
(eh, like my dorm room ne?)

~What do people feel when they're around you?
Music Box by Thrice
(wha? My friends feel like music boxes? O.o)

~Describe your current relationship.
Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
(again, sounds about right…since I don’t have one)

~Where would you like to be now?
Old Polina by Great Big Sea
(A ship…a whaling ship?)

~How do you feel about love?
Everything Shines by Great Big Sea
(‘All we losers stand in line…just waiting for our time…’;)

~What's your life like?
*Struck by Yellowcard
(‘This constant competition…we’ve won but you’re still keepin’ score…’;)

~What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
Losing Grip by Avril Lavigne
(‘Why should I care…’;)

~Say something wise.
Another You by Cascada
(‘…drowning in the tears of memory…’

~If someone says "is this okay?" you say.
Almost by Bowling for Soup
‘I wish I would have had the nerve to ask you to stay’

~What do you like in a guy/girl?
Sally Ann by Great Big Sea
(‘Life will be all that you make it.’;)

~How do you feel today?
Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru
(well…this doesn’t sound weird at all…haha)

~What is your life's purpose?
Fortune Set by Great Big Sea
(apparently…my life ‘s purpose is to set fortune.)

~What is your motto?
Let it Go by Great Big Sea
(this one matches me the best. ‘Let it go…this is smarter than you know…’;)

~What do you think of your parents?
Penelope by Great Big Sea
(um…wth?)

~What do you think about very often?
He Wasn’t by Avril Lavigne
(I do? Eh, poor male species ;sigh: )

~What is 2 + 2?
Wonderwall by Oasis
(‘I don’t believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now.’;)

~What do you think of your best friend?
When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down) by Great Big Sea
(um…ok…sure, this totally describes me (sarcasm))

~What do you think of the person you like?
General Taylor by Great Big Sea
(Ironic…General Taylor is dead. The song is about taking this guy to his grave…and I have no relationship right now -_-‘;)

~What is your life story?
A Girl in the Valley from The Secret Garden
(Well, I wouldn’t say I grew up in a valley…but I certainly am a small town girl O.o)

~What do you want to be when you grow up?
Something Bad from Wicked
(Hellz yeah! Something BAD…like…like…like a politician!)

~What will you dance to at your wedding?
Somedays by Great Big Sea)
(‘Then you come to me…I realize how wonderful this life can be with you and me.’ Eh…;perhaps)

~What will they play at your funeral?
Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day
(holy…September is my birthday…friggen song shuffle thing. You’d better leave meh grave alone!)

~What is your hobby/interest?
You’re a God by Vertical Horizon
(so apparently my hobby is being either a P.I…or a Mik... ]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Entry for My Epic Winners http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22209080/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22209080/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:15:41 PST
So I've completely blanked on what to put here. Aside from that, I think I should dedicate at least one of my journals to my friends/people I have met here on dA (hence the adoration emote at the bottom). So I think I'm just gonna...y'know edit this repeatedly until all of my friends are listed here :D.

Epic Winners - Loves you all for all different reasons...

:iconyamihikari-chan: - The random Mello to my uber Near-ish personality :D

Oh god...where to begin? I am so lucky to have a friend like you. From the first game of Apples to Apples (my late observation of your Team L t-shirt of epicness), to the random Death Note conversations (LYB's frank assesment of Mello's personality/behaviors), and to everything up to this point...I am just so happy to have met someone like you. I know, this is starting to sound like a sappy letter of thanks, which is not something I am particularly spectacular at, but I feel it has to be said. I'm glad to know you. I wouldn't change that for anything! Plus, it's your fault (in a good way of course) that I'm even here, spilling my guts out in this journal! Darn you Yami! ^_^ Your a fantastic person with fabulous talents and I can't wait to see what our next adventure brings :D

:iconmirokumustanglee: - epic artist and a person who seems to know every icon in existence :D

Ok, I met you through YamiHikari-chan, but I can still write a little something about you right? I LOVE your artwork! You're a very kind and caring person and that means a lot, especially in a world like this one. You're a great listener despite whatever you may go through yourself. I am glad to know you :D

:iconsoapy-hitachiin: - The Mistress of Epically Random Conversations :D

You my friend have LOVELY and absolutely adorable artwork! Our conversations of randomness keep me laughing and my sense of sarcastic humor sharp. We are so random, it's almost hard to think of what else to put here because as random people know, it might all change in like thirty seconds (give or take a few)! But what won't change is I'm glad to have met you and to be able to unleash some of my randomness with you :D

:icondecorinne: - Fellow Defender of Friends

I can't say much here, I am so sorry! Thanks for believing in fighting against idiots. Sadly, there are so many of them in this world. However, that's where people like you come in. You give people a reason to believe in the human race again (even if it's just for awhile). Thanks for reminding me that the world does have good, no awesome people in it :D

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver X-mas Approaches! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22089169/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/22089169/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:09:08 PST
As the title suggests (and probably a very obvious fact by now) Christmas (or as I will type it X-mas) approaches fast! Along with that approaches the halfway point in my winter break. I feel like I've just gotten everything unpacked and organized! Pretty soon though I'll have to stuff the bags full of stuff and return to my dorm at college to start a whole new semester of classes. Yay?

BUT...

That isn't for a little while. Until then, I might just attempt to actually get cracking on some of those stories I said I'd write. Thanks a million to :iconyamihikari-chan: for listening to my random babblings in that department.

So my brother and I went to McDonalds today. As per usual he could probably have eaten a garbage truck full of food, while I didn't really want to be there (I wanted to be HERE, writing away or watching some anime). Anyway, to make a long story short, I am now happily enjoying the joys of a cheap McDonalds happy meal toy. Again, whoot?

Wow, tangent? Anyway, back to X-mas. I have so much to do this coming Wednesday to Thursday. Along with the usual wrapping of the gifts, baking of the cookies, hiding of said cookies from all of the males in the household, and cleaning I also have a lot to do with some of my friends and of course the old choir. I won't go into boring details of how late on X-mas eve I will be staying up or how early I'll be waking (think 4 hours of sleep) because of 'tradition' and that about describes my X-mas.

Well, if I feel like it I might update this again. If I don't then I wish everyone a Merry X-mas, happy holiday...or whatever. Despite my zeal (coughliescough) for politics, I honestly am gonna say in this case that you should let me have my freedom of speech and say what I want...at least until Dec 26th.

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Finally http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21904127/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21904127/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:31:00 PST

Thanks to everyone, I have over 100 page views! Thank you to everyoen who has visited me and read over or seen my randomness!

The holiday break looms ever closer. I'm not sure I'm prepared for it. I want to leave school and see my fmaily. On the other hand, I will miss my friends terribly over the month long break. We honestly got into a discussion about friend withdrawl the other day. This phenomenon occurs when you start wanting to see that person everyday and feel lonely when you don't. Silly, weird, strange, and slightly messed up perhaps? Welcome to my world (jump in at any time).

I may not update this for awhile. I might simply edit in my current thoughts and moods depending on how lazy the holiday season makes me. Oh well. In general I just wanted to thank everyone for their views and wish everyone a happy holiday (or whatever). I persnoally celebreate Christmas, but I respect and enjoy the general atmosphere of good will during this season. I could however, do without the mad rushes to the stores to buy gifts and such.

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Count Down http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21829436/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21829436/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:37:10 PST
Today is Friday! I am positively excited! I have been waiting all week for today to come! Finally...FINALLY I can give my friends their gifts (and then stop writing about it in this journal). I truly hope they like them. I have so much to do before then...cleaning mostly. Knowing me, I will overclean the place before they show up. I scrub down every available surface and vacuum the heck out of the floor. Even then the room still doesn't seem completely clean (does a dorm room EVER get 100% clean?).

Until then I am counting down the hours. I am also finding that my creativity has just rebooted. I honestly think it has the worst timing. I was sleeping soundly this morning when suddenly I had a great idea for a story. Not wanting to abandon the warmth of my blankets I stayed in bed, trying to hold on to the idea while getting back to sleep. Finally, I got my lazy butt out of bed and began to type down my idea. Only now did I stop to wonder how an idea could wake me up like that. So eventually I'll be writing it all down (I had another one shortly thereafter but no time to write it down.) and posting it up. It's just a big shrug right now as things go.

Anyway, snarky comments aside, I'm going to have to start cleaning...and planning for when my friends come over. Man I can't wait (insert devious grin here)!

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Singing To Myself http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21810998/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21810998/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:38 PST
One more day of self imposed torture! Tomorrow I give my presents to my friends. Hooray for finally getting to give them their darn gifts! I hope they like them!

I do not understand the logic behind having 8AM classes. Most people my age are not awake enough or do not want to wake up for such an early class. I can understand 9:30 am classes though. They're slightly later and the early birds are up and about, singing about how beautiful the day is and how wonderful we all are. But again, what is the logic behind having classes such as Math or Science that early, let alone any class that takes a lot of mental power?

I don't think there is logic behind it, other than if people have enough energy to dance around their rooms so early in the morning, they have enough power to compute complex mathmatical equations.

Anyway, I'm listening to random music right now, trying not to fall dead asleep on my keyboard. Since my neighbors are probably still tucked into bed, I'm singing (quietly) to myself. I am happy being distracted by random music.

I'm someone who listens to almost any type of music. My friends will tell me "Listen to this artist" and I will. 9 times out of 10 I like the artist and start listening to the songs. The exception seems to be screaming rock (some of it) and country. Again, those people are up way too early, singing out loud about their feelings.

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Too Much Thought http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21795872/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21795872/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:02:23 PST
I was minding my own business, walking to voice lessons this morning when a thought (see, thinking too much) struck me. It's ironic how much I resemble (and don't resemble) this person, even down to the structure of my name. Call it obsessive, or just overanalyzing things, but it's unfortunately all true. Here's how the math breaks down (letter math?).

My first name begins with an 'A'
The last two initials of my last name are 'IN'

Flip those around into word(s): Ani, Ina, Nia.

Ironic. I think the man upstairs has a really sick sense of humor...putting so much torment and pressure on one human being. Then, as if to kick me again, he puts the idea in other peoples' heads to make a little clone of me somewhere else. It's so ironic...how like and unlike this person I am, without even putting forth any conscious effort. I only happen to notice it when I'm thinking about it...which I seriously think I do too much of anyway.

Any, putting that away...hooray for school holidays! I can't wait for Christmas dinner tonight! My brain is already thinking (gah, that again!) of (diabolical) plans for next year!

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Three - The Magical Number! http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21780298/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21780298/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:55 PST
Hooray! It's Tuesday. Only three more days of self-induced torture until Friday (four if you count this day)! Self-induced comes from choosing not to give my friends their presents until Friday. I am usually not excited about exchanging gifts. As in the previous entry, I stated I am a terrible gift giver. However once in a great while, I actually find a gift that is to me, a fantastic gift.

The conversation goes something like this. It was repeated at least twice (maybe three times) yesterday.

Me: I really can't wait until Friday!
Friend: You can!
Me: Why not tomorrow?
Friend: It's too soon!

Of course, last journal entry I said my friends would bother me to no end, asking what I got them. Instead, I'm tormenting myself with wanting to give them their gifts already!

Number 2

I am horribly sick again. Perhaps not horribly, but I am sick. I don't understand how one person can get sick so often. I bet my professors are thinking the same thing. This time it's slightly torture. I'm flirting the line between sick and coherent enough to sit up straight. As you can see, I'm able to type full sentences, despite being 'sick'. However, I don't want to be sick. I want to be well so that I can sing in our holiday concert! My parents and grandparents are coming, and wouldn't it just be great if I had to call them up and say "Oh wait, don't bother. I'm too sick to even get out of bed, let alone sing." Whining aside, I'm hoping to recover fast.

Number 1

Finally a piece of good news. My package finally came in! Now I can stop thinking about Christmas presents and start thinking about my cosplay outfit. I have gotten to the point where I overthik things too much in regards to this costume. The other day I was wondering where on earth I was going to get these certain pants. Digging through my drawers produced nothing similar. It wasn't until my sister came home from her martial arts class that I realized I had the right pants! There they were, sitting neatly folded in my laundry basket!

So now I still have some work to do on it. But I figured the pants and the hair were going to be the two hardest obstacles. Now that I've overcome those (I hope) I can procrastinate a bit more before going to get the rest of the costume.

]]> ~RenaQuicksilver Christmas/Randomness http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21751350/ http://RenaQuicksilver.deviantart.com/journal/21751350/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:23:45 PST
I finally decided on what I wanted to get my friends for Christmas. I honestly spent the better part of the week trying to figure out the perfect gifts. I must admit, I am not the most fantastic gift giver. You know you aren't one when everyone else at Christmas shows up with the perfect gift and you're the loser who bought the gift certificate to some obscure location sixty or so miles from where the receiver actually lives.

Anyway, ramblings aside, I finally decided. At around one in the afternoon on Saturday, I mentioned the idea(s) again to my mom. It was then that we realized that the store(s) we wanted to go to would close very shortly. Running with lightning speed, we made it just in time to make our splendid purchases! Running sounds tiresome or heroic, but I must admit we took my mom's little red Prius. Not my idea of the Batmobile.

I cannot tell you what I got for my friends, because one of them is a fellow Deviant. I will say that I hope they like them. I also hope they don't bug me all week, asking what they are. This seems to happen quite frequently, particularly with food. I will be eating something and the typical game of 20 questions will begin.

Friend: What are you eating?
Me: Food (obvious)
Friend: What kind of food?
Me: Good food (or food able to be stomached..depending on where it came from)
Friend: What kind of good food is it?
Me: Very good food
Friend: What kind of very good food is it?
Me: Very delicous good food

And so on and so on, until they get very specific.

Friend: What kind of food are you eating. And you can't say good or yummy or delicious or spectacular or pretty much any other adjective in the dictionary.

By that time it is more of a command to just spit out the name of the dish I am eating. Sometimes I am not even sure of the exact species of food I am digesting (blame it on school cafeterias) But thanks to their 'specifics' I then have to think of some obscure adjective that only a few people have heard about (aka, go back to my roots in the Latin language...AP Latin has to pay off for SOMETHING, right?) and choose it. Either that, or delay answering until someone distracts us with a random side comment.

Anyway, I'm done rambling. Till I think of something else to write!

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