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I'm also rather pissed off that I spent a lot of money getting my artwork and photography printed and bound into a professional style portfolio. Those idiots kept it too-- so now I'm out about $30 and I'm still stuck in cyberschool.

I'm supposedly an alternate now, and if someone backs out during the summer-- THEN I get to go. In all honesty, they can fucking shove it. I'm not good enough the first time? Then oh fucking well, don't come crawling back asking me to go to your damn school. I don't need you to tell me I'm talented, so shove your stupid performing arts high school up your twat.


It's been bothering me a lot, sorry guys.



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The good news is that I'm back!
I just uploaded a bunch of my photography, which includes pictures of: Bert McCracken from The Used, Danny Stills from Drop Dead Gorgeous, Brandon from Eyes Set To Kill, and hey, I also uploaded a new DeviantID. (:


Check it out, comment them, whatever.
Hopefully I'll have scans of my artwork up soon<3





ps, I'm supposed to be getting my Nikon camera soon too<3

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/22608897/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/22608897/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:03:33 PST Well, I'm going to start off with the bad news.

My laptop pretty much died on me. It was the computer I used to scan all of my artwork onto the computer, and it had most of my saved files on it. I have to send it back to my school (I'm cyberschooled.) and they're supposedly going to fix it for me, then send it back. Now, I don't know if they're going to delete all my files before they send it back to me, or what they're going to do-- but either way, I'm screwed.

The worst part is, I finished a BUNCH of the pieces that I was working on. I was all excited to scan them onto the computer, and BAM, my laptop decides that it's going to be an asshat. I'm well aware of the fact that I can always take pictures OF my artwork and post them on here, but what's the point? It won't look as good as a scan. /:


Now here's the good news!

About a week ago, I got a phone call from Lincoln Park. It's a performing arts highschool, kind of like in the movie Fame, only minus the boarding. Last year, I put my name on the waiting list-- hoping to get a call back from them eventually. A year passed, obviously, and just the other day I recieved a call from them. They asked if I was still interested in auditioning, and of course my answer was yes.

I'm really excited about it, but I'm also really nervous. I'm going to audition for Art / Photography, but I also have to pick another subject to study. I might go for vocal, but I haven't decided on that yet. All I know is I desperately want out of cyberschool. I miss socializing with people every day, and I miss not knowing what to expect each and every day. Above all, I miss art. Right now, everything seems like one big routine just continuing on and on. I don't want to go back to my old highschool, but I don't want to stay in Cyberschool either. I'm hoping they accept me into Lincoln Park, it'd pretty much make my... life.

Anywho, I have to get a portfolio of my artwork and photography together. Now remember how I said I'm screwed? Well, here's why. All of my GOOD photography is on my laptop. God only knows WHEN the idiots at PACyber will fix it and get it back to me, so who knows if I'll have it back in time to get prints of my photos. At least I have my artwork, that's all I have to say.

I was going to post all my recently finished pieces online, and ask people which ones I should include in my portfolio-- but obviously that's not going to happen.


Hopefully things will work out,
but if not, wish me the best of luck.








]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/22074845/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/22074845/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:26:10 PST
I keep getting e-mails saying that if you somehow manage to get enough people to demand them, then you can get a specific band to play a show in your area. Well, I've been a fan of this band for quite some time now-- years, to be completely honest. They're from Italy and they've never done a US tour, and are currently planning on scheduling a full world tour this spring. Now, when I found out about this demand it bullshit I decided I'd try my hardest to get people to help me out.

Now here's what you have to do:


[link]


Go there, and demand them for me.
Whenever it asks you for a zipcode:
MAKE SURE YOU USE 15204
It'll show up as Pittsburgh, PA-- which is where I live.


This isn't myspace, so I'm not going to 'whore you' or send you picture comments or anything-- I'll just be very greatful and extremely happy that you'd help me out. So, demand them for me and I'll love you forever? please?




]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/21874817/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/21874817/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:23:07 PST

November 17, 2008: I went to New York City for my Sixteenth Birthday, stayed in Newark NJ, and spent an entire weekend wandering around the city. I didn't take as many pictures as I had planned, but I did take a few. I don't know if it was because I was afraid of getting mugged, or if I was too cold to take my camera out of my pocket. New York City in the winter/fall is by far the coldest thing I have ever experienced. It's windy as FUCK too-- so on top of freezing your bum off, you have to deal with your hair blowing all over the place. It rained on and off the entire time I was there, but occasionally it got bright and sunny-- though it still stayed cold and windy.

Also, I got to go to the TRL finale-- but I didn't get too many pictures of that, if any; I'll have to check. The crowds outside of the TRL/MTV studios were completely INSANE. I've never seen so many people fight over who was closest to the camera crew. Ridiculous.

I had a blast, though.



OH, and before we left Newark NJ, my mom drove me to see Gerard Way's (My Chemical Romance) house where he grew up. It's the house featured in the original I'm Not Okay music video. I took a few pictures, and my mom FORCED ME OUT OF THE CAR so that she could take a picture of me standing in front of the house. Her excuse: 'I did not just drive you across Pennsylvania for you to NOT take a picture in front of his god damn house.' I'm not uploading them on there, so if you want to see the pictures-- just let me know, and then I'll show you. The last thing I want is a million comments from My Chem fan-girls ranting on and on about how they wish they could've seen his house. Sorry. /: Like I said, if you want to see the pictures, just let me know. Simple as that.

I also have a ton more New York City pictures; once again, if you want to see all of them, just let me know and I'll show you.




As far as artwork goes, I haven't been that productive. I've worked on coloring a few of my drawings, but that's about it. I haven't had any creative vibes lately, to tell you the truth.


I just find it funny how I keep switching back and forth between photography and traditional art work. It seems like every couple of months I switch, delete half of my deviations, and then upload new ones. Oh well. It's just what I do, I guess.



Errr.
I guess that's all.
If I think of anything else, I'll just re-edit this.


Times Square! : [link]
I looked like shit. Thank you, Wind.


xoxo,
S.






]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/20854549/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/20854549/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:34:32 PDT
For once in my life, I've actually been busy with FRIENDS. Cause apparently I actually have those now. I've been going out with them a lot, hanging out, sleeping over; stuff like that. I haven't even been on myspace that much, to tell you the truth.

Nothing too exciting has been going on. I got a new puppy, and err, that's about it.

If I remember, I'll attempt to upload more artwork later. OH and some photography! I took some amazing shots, so.. I guess my photography kick isn't over just yet ;D


xoxo, S.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/20516914/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/20516914/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:17:47 PDT
All of you random lurkers should comment my artwork (: That'd be super nice!


xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/19124245/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/19124245/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:21:17 PDT
BIG NEWS:
My mom called me earlier today and asked me if I wanted to enroll in one of those Performing Arts schools. They have an ENTIRE Art course. They do all of their academic studies (math, english, history, etc) in the morning, and then for the rest of the day they study what THEY want to study. In my case, it'd be art. You have to be interviewed and you're supposed to bring some of your artwork with you as an example.

My mom told me that she's going to call today and set up an interview for me. I am so excited right now, I don't even think words can explain.

ALSO: My mom was telling me how last winter, whenever this school had a snow day-- kids were bitching at their TEACHERS for cancelling, because this school is so much fun and interesting.

Oh, and my mom just hired this girl whose son goes to school there-- and the school contains all of those 'oddball' kids like me, with the piercings and oddly colored hair.

Makes me even more excited, y'know.
I just don't want to get my hopes TOO high /:


BUT I'M HAPPY AS HORSESHIT! lmao.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/18637836/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/18637836/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:22:24 PDT
Anywho-- I decided to draw Bert McCracken. The finished product shocked me, because it actually ended up LOOKING LIKE HIM! I suck at drawing people, and actually making them look like the real thing. When I sat down with my AP magazine (issue #228) I knew something special was about to happen. LMAO, how cheesy does that sound! Anywho, I drew Bert-- and you should go comment the picture, or something

I also drew this neat little creature thing. It was inspired by my insomnia and the fact that I'm addicted to drinking green tea.

Oh, and I put up a picture of this girl/character that I drew earlier tonight. I was bored, I had nothing to do-- so hey, why not draw another character.

I need to start making a comic book/story of all my characters! lmao. They're all odd superheros, it's amazing.




That's all. I'll upload more shit later.
xoxo, S.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/18015972/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/18015972/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:06:18 PDT
Enough with my rambling & such.

I have a new Deviant ID photograph, as well as an amazing photograph if Frank Iero-- if I do say so myself. You can even see his blemishes, which fascinates me; as odd as that may sound. My camera amazes me more and more each and every time I use it.

I think i'm going to go for an internship for a local paper-- I'd like to try for the Pittsburgh City Paper, but I don't know if i'm old enough yet. I'd like to think I have the writing skills, and according to my friends and family I now have the photography skills to accompany that. I need to use my skills the correct way-- and start making something of it, instead of just posting all of my work on here (:

I need help, to be honest. I haven't the slightest clue how to get started on that kind of shit-- I've never been the one who lands the amazing part-time job.


Erina, Mike, & I are going to see Mindless Self Indulgence this Wednesday. As much as I want to, I don't think i'm going to bring my camera with me. I know firsthand that the crowds at MSI shows are beyond wild, and the last thing I need is to break my new camera. I can't wait for the show, though. I'm going to so many shows this spring/summer it's not even funny. I have a feeling my deviantArt is going to be flooded with concert pictures later this year (;


xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17861888/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17861888/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:23:48 PDT
Yesterday my dad came home from work-- literally tiptoe-ing into the house all quiet and such. He told me that there was a baby squirrel outside, told me to get my camera, and then he tip toed back outside. I followed him-- and sure enough there was a tiny baby squirrel sitting on our sidewalk. I took a picture or two of him-- not using flash (didn't want to hurt his eyes) and then he ran around the side of our house. I followed him into the backyard, and took a few close-up pictures of him. He stuck around for a little bit, and I nicknamed him "McCracken" (lmao). After a while he ran away-- and that was the last we saw of him ):


New pictures:
link 1
link 2
link 3
link 4
link 5


Go look/comment them all, please (:

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17760016/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17760016/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:54:21 PDT


OH, and about the new camera. I got a Canon Powershot Sx100 IS. It works wonders, man. & The zoom is incredible. It's a BEAST!



& IF ANYONE ASKS--
I met everyone in the band EXCEPT for Bert McCracken.

I might post a review in a bit.
So check back for an update

xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17404340/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17404340/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:21:10 PDT
*points to the left* I also added a new picture of myself, (:

In other news: I get to see The Used in 19 days (Columbus, OH). Talk about being uuber excited! I've been getting butterflies nonstop just THINKING about going to see them live. I'm also going to see MCR in Cleveland and Columbus. I honestly don't know why, but I'm not too excited about seeing MCR. I know that once i'm at the venue and MCR's on stage, i'll be happier than ever. I guess my excitement for The Used is just overpowering my excitement for MCR.

I still haven't gone to sleep yet; I keep getting distracted lmao.
wtf @ it being 4am.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17032973/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/17032973/ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:52:27 PST
I'm really proud of the Gerard Way drawing I did, as well as the My Chemical Romance Lyrics picture. I don't know why, I guess it's just because I drew something My Chemical Romance related and I actually...like it?

I don't know, but check my new stuff out and tell me what you think.





Anyways, i'm going to continue this journal entry and tell you about why the fuck i'm so excited right now. Yeah, so if you're a My Chemical Romance fan you should pretty much know they're touring again...Well, I got tickets to see them in Cleveland, Ohio on April 22nd!

Talk about being excited, man.
I'm about to jump out of my skin!



xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16806803/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16806803/ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:14:57 PST


& psst; i'm not really angry.
I just like the icon/smiley! lmao.



xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16532010/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16532010/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:33:22 PST
In the picture 'Early Morning Clouds', I found out later that day that those were early snow clouds. It began snowing at around 10am-ish.

Anyways. There's a few new pictures.
Hope you like them, (:


psst; I also like including powerlines in pictures. I like how it looks, (;

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16331762/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16331762/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:20:45 PST
I think I did a pretty good job.
I'm proud of myself, LOL


That's all, (:

xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16260251/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16260251/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:54:51 PST
Anyways, that's all.


xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16191181/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16191181/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:36:30 PST
I added another one of my drawings; I drew it a couple of days before christmas. When I was coloring it, my mom walked by and was like, OH MY GOD THAT IS SO COOL. So, for christmas, I decided to give it to her. (:

My mom named it 'Galbat'; which is a mixture of 'Galaxy' and 'Bat' put together. I guess it reminded her of a galaxy because of the bright, bold colors. I wish it was a real animal, though. How cool would that be? d:


xoxo.

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16059571/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/16059571/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:45:05 PST
I know that my picture of Gerard is no way near being amazing. But i'd like to know what you think of it. I've honestly never done a portrait before and I suck at drawing facial features; keep that in mind!


I'm kind of pround of myself for trying to draw him, (:

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15723325/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15723325/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:35:01 PST
That's all, (:

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15697358/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15697358/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:35:30 PST
I'm also really frustrated with the fact that it's not letting me change my avatar. I don't know what's going on and why it's not working, but oh well.

That's all (:

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15671205/ http://SzophiaLeigh.deviantart.com/journal/15671205/ Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:24:37 PST
A month or two ago, I began adding some of my artwork onto here; but I honestly didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know WHY I was doing it either. Today I added some of my photography onto my page, and once again, I honestly didn't know why.

I usually keep my work to myself; only show my family, friends, and sometimes teachers. I've never really posted my stuff online. I guess i've always felt like my work doesn't meet anyones standards. It's just me being paranoid, I guess.

But anyways.
I might add some more artwork later, so you'll have to check it out?



ps - I'm going to start using my DeviantArt a bit more, (:

]]> ~SzophiaLeigh