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Anyway, this is probably going to be my last journal entry. For anyone interested in reading about what's going on in my life, I've set up something at [link] (I don't know how to make a link right in the text, so you'll have to copy and paste it). It'll have my usual ramblings, a section devoted to D&D, plus any stories I happen to write (got one up there right now based on one of my WoW characters, and my guildies have told me it's pretty damn good).

So yeah, [link] for future ramblings and status updates.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/27124867/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/27124867/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:06:38 PDT
I've finally managed to pick up a few comics and start reading them. So far, the ones I've read are Deadpool: Suicide Kings, Deadpool: Merc With a Mouth (first 2 issues only so far), the Commisioner Gordon 1 shot, issue 1 of Northlander, and Sinister Spider-man. Suicide Kings was great, I was sad it was a limited run series though. The artwork was very nice, I really liked the style the artists went with (pencils by Carlo Barberi, inks by Sandu Florea and colors by Marte Garcia). I plan on expanding on these few titles with many more including The Amazing Spider-man, The Dark Avengers, and The Invincible Iron Man. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them.

Other than that, not much else to say.

Peace.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/25762057/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/25762057/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:51:36 PDT
Went to Pennsylvania for my brother's wedding on Wednesday. Got back earlier today.

I saw a fish.

That is all.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/25530321/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/25530321/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:54:56 PDT
So what's going on with me? Jack shit, as usual. My mom was moved to a different facility for her physical therapy. The place sucks and is three times farther away than where she was before. The insurance company moved her there so they could save money. They've been refusing to pay for my ER bill because apparently getting tests done to make sure nothing serious happened in a car accident has nothing to do with cars. They've been giving me the run around, telling me to call people I've already called and it's a whole load of bullshit.

My brother's wedding is next Friday. He's getting married in Pennsylvania. So I'll be away for 5 days, most of which involve at least 3 hours of driving. Not really looking forward to the wedding. I'm happy for my brother and all, I just hate gatherings that large. I know I'm gonna end up sitting at a table alone watching everyone else enjoy themselves.

I'm gonna be spending another glorious year here. My mom's gonna need a lot of help when she gets home, and somebody's got to be here to help her. So not going to Kendall for yet another year. Yay.

No, I've not done any artwork lately. I have something in mind I want to do though, but I'm gonna be too busy until after I get home from the wedding to work on it at all. If I decide to even do it.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/24762890/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/24762890/ Thu, 14 May 2009 23:21:09 PDT
My mom's still in the hospital. Well, technically she's in a different hospital now. She's at the Rehab Institute of Michigan. It's probably the best place for physical rehab in the midwest. The Red Wings and Tigers send their people there, so they've gotta be pretty good. She's able to move her arms okay and can grab things with her left hand. The right arm and hand were more severely damaged than the left, so it'll take her at least an extra 6 months for her right hand to recover. She's finally gotten a bit of movement out of her legs. It's not much, but it's infinitely better than nothing. They're more working on her balance and such before they work on getting her walking. Which makes sense. It takes a surprising amount of balance to walk. She said the doctors are planning to discharge her in a month. The insurance company wants her out in 2 weeks though, so not sure which it'll be. She's not going to be coming back her once she's discharged though. Our house just isn't at all setup for someone in a wheelchair. My dad's seeing if the insurance company will pay the money for an addtion to be built for her, so that she can live here. It's not unheard of, but we're not sure if they're willing or not. Our lawyer's been a big help during this whole thing. He's a nice guy too. Guess not all lawyers are heartless bastards.

I haven't gotten to play D&D in more than a month. Something's always come up, usually school work. It's really frustrating. I'm 2 adventures away from finishing a campaign completely for the first time ever. All my other ones have ended prematurely for one reason or another, and it's always left me kinda feeling... I dunno. Tomorrow (or actually today I guess) is my last day of classes. Not sure how I did on my History Goes to the Movies final. Had to write 5 mini essays for that. Well, I got an A on the last essay I did for it, so I'm fairly confident I did good. Not so sure on how I did for my mythology essay though. I've just got this bad feeling I screwed it up. But I guess I'll find out tomorrow after I finish my test. Should be cake.

For God knows what reason, I let my friend convince me to join a dating site. I'm not gonna say which one, since I don't want any of you trying to find me on there. I have very little faith in it however. All the people it tells me would be a good match for me seem to have absolutely nothing in common with me. Some of them seem like they'd sooner run me over than go on a date with me. I don't know why I let him talk me into joining it. Hope I guess. Or maybe desperation. It's getting hard to distinguish between them. I just know I'm sick of being alone. I need a friggin pomegranate.

Haven't done anything arty. Just been too damn stressed. If I'm stressed, and I make a mistake, it'll frustrate me, which will make another mistake much more likely. And so on, and so on, until I just want to go downstairs, load one of the guns and shoot the hell out of whatever I'm trying to work on. Haven't been able to relax myself either. And I am beyond sick of hearing "you need to get laid" whenever I say that. It's not going to fucking happen and everyone who says that should damn well know it by now.

Off to bed with me. Later.

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Last night around 10, a car slammed into the car that my mom, my friend Charles and I were in. We rolled over I think 2 and a half times, landing on the roof of the car. It was unbelievable, I'd gone down that road a thousand times. The car came speeding down a side street, now way it could have even tried stopping to have flipped us the way it did. I was the last one out because I was shouting to the rescue guys to get my mom out. We weren't even 100 feet from a fire station, so the response was fast. I got taken to the hospital in the back of an ambulance and they kept me for 7 and a half hours or so, got all sorts of tests and shit done.

In short, I'm fine. My shoulder hurts, but it's just some muscle pain from getting slammed into the door. Charles is also fine with a similar though less serious injury from what he told me. My mom however has a fracture in her neck and is going into surgery tomorrow. She's not paralyzed and last I saw her she was otherwise okay, all things considering. I'm praying that the surgery goes well and she's okay.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23675918/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23675918/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:41:19 PDT TalonofTiamat. In D&D, Tiamat is the goddess of evil dragons and her humanoid followers are known as talons. Yes, I know it’s geeky and I don’t give a damn.

2. Why did you join this site?
My friends wouldn’t stop bugging me until I did, but I’m glad they were so annoying about it.

3. What fandom were you obsessed with when you joined?
Same as I am now; D&D.

4. How many watchers are you currently watching now?
12

5. Your first gift ever was to?
If we’re talking on dA, then I have yet to do one. Otherwise, hell if I remember.

6. List five things you are a fan of?
1. D&D
2. WoW
3. Jimmy Buffett
4. House
5. Marvel Comics

8. List four people you look up to the most on DA?
nJoo, Ironshod, One Familiar Song, and Hakkido.

9. How many pets do you own?
2, a “cat” and an iguana.

11. What do you prefer, Red or black?
Depends on what we’re talking about, what kind of mood I’m in ect.

12. Name 3 aspects of your personality?
Funny
Bitter
Shy

13. If you could have a power what would it be?
Telekinesis (the power… to move you)

14. Who was the last person you talked to?
My mom this morning.

15. Who was the last person you said "I love you" to?
Probably my friend Adam. Great guy.

16. Write the first five things that pop into your head?
Blarg?
Sunny D sucks.
Wish there was more pizza leftover.
Um… still need 2 things…
Now just one…

17. What are the things you wish you could do better?
That’s a long list, but at the top would be write, and motivate myself.

18. Do you like who you are?
That’s a loaded question. I’ve never met anyone that liked everything about themselves. For the most part I guess I do.

19. Summer or winter?
Winter. I love the cold nights, the crisp feeling and the scent of it. To me it’s just a more beautiful time of the year.

20. Rain or sun?
Rain. The sun’s necessary and all, but it’s so damn bright and hot.

21. List 2 odd things about yourself?
I’ll give you 3; Me, myself and I.

22. Pop or Hip hop?
Um… rock.

23. How many scars do you have?
Lots. Cats are mean like that.

24. Do you wear spiked wristbands, Collars & belts?
No, no, no dear lord no.

25. Do you own anything from Hot Topic?
No.

25. Windows or Mac?
Windows because Mac confuses me into a fetal position.

26. Do you own a cell phone?
Nope, have almost no use for one.

28. Steak or Chicken?
Depends on my mood really, as well as what kind of chicken and what kind of steak.

29. Favorite Color(s)?
Black, purple, blue.

30. Anime or Manga?
Umm… do I have to choose one? I don’t really have a preference.

31. What is your favorite beverage?
Root beer, or some sort of tropical fruit juice like passion fruit mango.

32. Goth or Emo?
Eh?

33. How many pairs of shoes do you have?
2; a fancy pair, and a not-so-fancy pair.


34. Have you ever been hospitalized?
Nope.

35. Cold or Hot?
Cold dammit. I HATE being hot.


36. Favorite pair of pants?
My blue ones.

37. Do you like your user name?
Yes.

38. Have you tried any drugs?
Hell no.

39. If you have? what drugs?
See above.

40. Do you have a myspace/Facebook page?
Facebook.

41. Pizza or Kebabs?
Pizza since most kebabs have unpleasant things on them.

42. Are you are nice person?
Usually.

43. How old are you?
20, though sometimes I feel older and other times I feel younger.

44. Spikes, studs or eyelets?
Um… I’m gonna have to go with none.

45. Do you like your music loud?
Depends on the music.

46. Kind hearted?
Usually.

47. Ford, Crystler, or GM?
Ford’s probably come out with my favorite cars from those 3.

48. Annoying?
Usually.

49. Do you like the DA popular Art page?
I haven’t looked at it in a long time.

50. Do you own a car or motor bike?
Nope, I’m a god-awful driver.

51. Do you like DA's current design?
Sure, why not.

52. Do you keep secrets?
Who doesn’t?

53. Should they release criminals from jail if they have killed someone ?
Depends on the circumstances. That’s one of those things that you can’t have a generalized statement for.

54. Are you a liar?
I lie sometimes, but I tell the truth far more often.

55. Have you... ]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23576737/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23576737/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:04:30 PST 5:40 PM

2. What's your full name?
Jonathon Richard Ballew (it’s misspelled on my high school diploma).

3. What are you most afraid of?
Most afraid of eh? I’d probably have to say dying alone.

4. What's the most recent movie you've seen?
Watchmen, just saw it a couple hours ago.

5. Place of birth
Place I live now.

6. Favourite food?
Bacon cheeseburger, medium rare, plain, American cheese.

7. What's your natural hair colour?
Brown ranging from mediumish to dark.

8. Ever been skinny dipping?
No for a variety of good reasons.

9. Love someone so much it made you cry?
*sigh* As much as I wish I could say no to that honestly, I can’t.

10 Ever been in a car accident?
Kinda sorta.

11 Croutons or bacon bits?
Depends, I’ve had some really shitty bacon bits and some really good croutons.

12. Ever been on a ship?
Yep.

13. Favourite Flower?
Eh, can’t really think of one off the top of my head that I like.

14. Favourite day of the week?
Sunday, my regular gaming day.

15. Favourite sport to watch?
Hockey, hands down. Though baseball’s not bad either if you’re at the game.

16. Warner Brothers or Disney?
Tough call. Neither of them are good any more in my opinion, but they both used to be pretty good. I’ll go with Warner Brothers because they did Freakazoid.

17. Favourite restaurant?
A little place called Luigi’s a few miles from my house. Best food ever.

18. Favourite drink?
Root beer.

19. Favourite ice cream?
Moose tracks. Yum

20. What colour is your bedroom carpet?
It used to be a light blue when it was clean…

21. Who will respond to this meme the quickest?
Meh, doubt anyone will respond.

22. Who will be least likely to respond?
See above statement.

23. Who is the person that you are most curious to see their responses?
See #21.

24. How many times did you fail your driver's test
Never taken it, so 0.


25. Last person you went to dinner with?
My friend Matt after seeing Gran Torino.

26. Favourite TV shows?
Favorite that’s currently on; either Scrubs or House. Ones that are no longer being made; Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (very underrated show in my opinion), Frasier, Freakazoid.

27. What do you want to do before you die?
Find that special someone and get married.


28. Before this one, what was the last journal you read?
Hakkido’s


29. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
The egg. There were eggs long before there were chickens.


30. Park or Zoo?
Park, zoos are too crowded.


31. Have you ever been overseas?
Nope.


32. What do you do when you are bored?
Depends on what I have available. Mostly I’ll read, or play WoW, or work on D&D stuff. If I can’t do any of that, I’ll just kinda think about anything that strikes my fancy.


33. What are your favourite colours?
Black, purple, blue.


34. How many people are you tagging?
Uh… however many feel like doing this.


35. Your usual bedtime?
Anywhere between midnight and 3am.


36. How many tattoos do you have?
None, don’t think I’ll ever get any.


37. How many pets do you have?
Two, my half-dog half-squirrel half-whale cat Bucky, and my iguana Spikey.


39. Time you finished this survey
5:58 PM

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23537797/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23537797/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:45:11 PST
Classes are a mixed bag. In mythology, I'm top of my class. We've got a test tomorrow that I'm confident I'll ace. Only slight downside to mythology is that I've got the essay I need to start doing research for and writing. The professor's only allowing book sources, so that adds a bit of a challenge to it. Still, it doesn't seem like it'll be an odyssey (heh, a little myth humor there for ya). History on the other hand is a pain in the ass. The teacher gives us insane amounts of reading and has a ridiculous grade scale. You need somewhere around an 80% to get a C. A friggin C! And it's not just me complaining about this, everyone in the class agrees with me. I'll do my best in it, I just hope that's good enough.

I still haven't drawn anything, but I'm going to either today or Saturday (I always feel completely wiped after class, so it's not really an option tomorrow). I'm not exactly sure what I'm gonna draw, but I'll just pick something and to hell with whether I like the idea or not. I need to draw more whether I feel like it or not, so I'm gonna be trying to do so.

I need to take a moment out to talk about D&D, so if that kinda thing doesn't interest you, skip on down. I'm very close to completing my first campaign ever. I've taken this group from level 1 and right now they're 18. Only 3 more adventures left to do... providing they can get past this upcoming one on Sunday. It's gonna be a tough one for em, especially if they do what they usually do and just go in with the metaphorical guns blazing. I got the 4th edition Player's Handbook for my birthday and I started to take an actual look at stuff beyond the warlock and wizard classes (which I hadn't done before since I never had time before and was only playing a warlock with the wizard multiclass feat). All of the flavor stuff (the societies and deities etc) I don't like at all, but the mechanics of it seem good and I'd really like to try playing a different class, like rogue.

Okay, geeking out over. Sunday was my birthday, and I celebrated all weekend which surprised me. Saturday I went to see Gran Torino with a friend and then went to dinner afterwards. The movie was excellent and I highly reccomend it to anyone and everyone. It was hilarious, but also very touching and the acting was phenomenal. Sunday was spent hanging out and playing D&D like most Sundays are, but there was also cheesecake and corndogs and this time. And I wasn't DMing, which means less pressure on me. All in all, a great birthday weekend.

And I think that that's everything. Think it's my longest entry in awhile, so hope I didn't bore you all.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23201712/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/23201712/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:55:48 PST
In case it isn't obvious, I'm not in a very good mood. Truth is I haven't been for a few weeks now. I've been getting either angry or sad at the slightest, most random things lately. Like the other day, I was thinking how nice a piece of chocolate cake would be, and I nearly cried. Why? Fuck if I know! Other times some slight irritant or inconvenience will make me want to smash something to pieces. And the worst part is, I have no idea WHY these things are bothering me.

Haven't arted anything lately. Think it has something to do with my mood.

Classes are going okay. Mythology's a breeze, history's not as easy as I thought it would be.

I'm done. Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22883602/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22883602/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:16:28 PST
Still haven't done anything artistic lately. Still haven't been able to come up with an idea that's worth half the effort. Really frustrating me.

*sigh* No idea why I'm doing a new entry. Not like anything of any sort of significance has happened since the last one. I've just been in one of those moods lately, and I always feel compelled to do a new entry when that happens, for some bizzare reason.

Well, I guess that's it.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22661616/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22661616/ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:29:20 PST
I started my mythology class on Friday. I think I'm going to enjoy it. Only have 1 essay to do for the whole class, which is great. The professor seems like a good guy, maintains interest while talking, and he goes off on long (amusing) tangents. We were talking about the components of a myth, and we ended up talking about haggis. And we're going to be doing norse myths and stuff, and I got a book of Native American myths for the class, so that's good too.

I start History Goes to the Movies tomorrow, which I'm hoping is gonna be a good one too. The course description is fairly vauge, only saying that it's a look through history through feature films. It's one of those things that could be either pretty cool, or terrible depending on the professor.

I've been feeling like drawing/painting/inking something lately. But when I try and come up with an idea, I can't think of anything I'd really like to do. I get like a half dozen ideas, but they're all just...meh. None of them interest me enough to pull out my sketchbook. Or they're something that I know I'd just fuck up and get frustrated over. It's annoying.

I think that's all. Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22434281/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22434281/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:37:14 PST
I'm going to miss him so much.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22418550/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22418550/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:26:20 PST
So I finally found the cord that connects my camera to my computer so I could upload all my stuff from drawing that I deemed worthy (there were several things that I thought sucked). I'll get around to the design stuff as soon as I get pictures of it. The pictures aren't of the best quality, but I'm too lazy to fiddle around with them.

And uh.. I think that's it.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22303511/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22303511/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:45:56 PST
Well let's see, what has happened this year for me...

Started college. Whee, just like high school only a lot more expensive and takes up less of my time.

Saw The Who in concert. That was cool, even though there were only 2 of the original members. Had a lot of fun that night, despite the uncomfortable seating.

Saw a bunch of movies. Normally I see 1 movie a year in a theater. This year I saw Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Incredible Hulk, Kung Fu Panda, Dark Knight, Eagle Eye and Wall-E. All good movies, worst of which being Indiana Jones, all seen with friends, all good days.

Voted for the first time. Yeah, didn't make any difference who I voted for, knew that nobody I supported would get elected. The 2 party system is bullshit.

Well, that's all the "significant" events that have happened to me this year. Other than that, the only yhing that's really happened is that I've grown more bitter, more desperate, and I don't feel as close to my friends as I used to.

And for the year to come? Well, I don't foresee anything good happening in the near future. Classes start up for me again on the 16th. Have no art classes this semester. Drawing was all full up and I didn't want to take design 2 since I didn't enjoy design 1 very much. Those being the only classes that will transfer to Kendall, I'm SOL. I'm taking mythology and a class called History Goes to the Movies. It's a look at histroy through movies, which sounds more interesting than staring blankly as a professor blathers on, so I figured why not.

Other than that, I see nothing happening in the near future. So much for looking forward to the new year.

Later

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]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22042111/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/22042111/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:05:30 PST
I am a goddamn idiot.

I'm doing the same things that I was kicking myself for in high school. I'm not handing in all my work, spending more time goofing off than I should be, etcetera. You'd think that after so many years, I'd have changed how I act about that stuff, but apparently not.

*sigh* I guess all I can really do is try harder next semester. And hope my mom doesn't kill me, but that's a given.

There were more words than those, but I'm tired and can't remember them.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21923328/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21923328/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:05:19 PST
I have, for god knows what reason, been thinking about Amy a lot lately. I really can't understand WHY I can't stop thinking about her. I know virtually nothing about her, what I do know leads me to believe she's not my type, and oh yes she's already involved with someone. And yet I can't get her out of my head. Maybe because it was the first time in a long time that I actually thought that I had a chance with someone, even though I didn't (much like the last time I had those thoughts). All I can think about when I'm lying there, trying to get to sleep (a task that has been growing increasingly difficult over the last few weeks), is how desperately I wish I could be lying there, with my arms wrapped around her, just feeling how wonderful it is to be touched by someone who cares deeply about me.

I don't get why this is bothering me so damn much now. I've felt these things before (as I'm sure you guys are more than aware given how many times you've had to read this shit), but now it just feels... so much worse. I just can't understand it, and it bothers me.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21666834/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21666834/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:55:07 PST
In case you guys were wondering (which I doubt but I'm gonna write it anyway), I've not done anything about Amy. There's a very good reason for that though; she has a boyfriend. So I'm kinda SOL (shit outta luck) in that area. For the most part I'm over her though, which is good. Doesn't make me any less lonely though.

Well... I guess that's it. Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21363607/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21363607/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:30:34 PST
There's this girl in my drawing class I'm interested in. Her name's Amy. Been trying to talk to her whenever I get the chance, not that there are many. I've done a bit of talking, which is a huge step for me. Yippee (sarcasm). I'd probably be more enthused if I thought it would actually make any appreciable difference. What bothers me about me having feelings for her is that it's the same thing as it was with Joy; I don't really know anything about her and yet I can't get her out of my head. I think it's her eyes. There's just something about them...

Bah, I've probably rambled on long enough.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21157964/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/21157964/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:45:08 PDT
On Tuesday, I went to see The Who in concert. It was amazing. They're one of the greatest bands of all time and I got to see them. Well, only 2 of the original members are alive, but still. I also found out that their drummer is Ringo Starr's son. I only had 2 complaints about the concert. 1) They didn't play Happy Jack, which is a very, very odd (yet good) song. 2) The seats were so friggin uncomfortable. All in all, great night.

Um... haven't been doing much work outside of class. I just have kinda been in a slump lately. Started working with ink in drawing, which I'm happy about. I really like ink, but I suck with it, so I'm hoping I'll get better with it.

Other than that, nothing's really been going on with me.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20934672/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20934672/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:56:36 PDT
Um... classes are still going okay. Have my second test in chemistry on Wednesday. I'm cofident I'll do well. We're done with drapery studies in drawing, though I still have one more to post. We're starting perspective which I enjoy doing but apparently a lot of people in the class hate it. Design is going well too, we're finishing up a long study on radiation. No, not like uranium and mushroom clouds. Like flower petals or the rings on a target. As in something that radiates from the center. I'll post that stuff soonish.

Um... other than that, not much is going on. If you've got anything specific you want to know about, feel free to ask.

Later

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20767988/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20767988/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:10:42 PDT
Classes are going okay. Doing well on pretty much everything, though I'm still tired all the damn time, regardless of how much sleep I get. I've tried a couple other things to boost my energy, but they were all equally ineffective. It's irritating.

I'm so glad the weather is cooling down. I can start wearing my trench coat and hat again soon. Plus I just generally like it more when it's cold out. Makes me feel comfortable, peaceful. Especially when there's snow. Only thing I dislike about cold weather is that it always makes me want to cuddle up with someone, and well... you know how that sentence ends.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20623536/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20623536/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:54:59 PDT
Um... not sure what else to say.

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20397960/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20397960/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:42:20 PDT
You'd think I'd have learned by now, but no. *sigh* Once again, I've been procrastinating on something and it's due tomorrow. Why do I keep doing this? I have no idea, you'd think I'd have learned by now. But anyway...

So, been about a week since my last entry. Classes went okay, had to get even more stuff for my color & design class. From the looks of it, we're going to be using a lot of ink in the class, which I'm looking forward to. It looks like the class is gonna be pretty simple; get assigned a project on Tuesday, work on it on Thursday, turn it in and critique on the following Tuesday and repeat. Drawing is gonna be a lot more physically taxing. For one thing, I'm gonna be standing for most of it, which I'm not used to having to do, having been super lazy the past year and all. I'll get used to it, but it's gonna suck for another week or 2. I also have all the supplies and stuff which I have to lug around, since I have to take the bus and walk home most of the time. Chemistry I think will be pretty easy, providing I don't screw things up in the lab because the damn goggles keep fogging up.

Uh... other than that not much goin on with me. Haven't really met any new people yet, but it's still early in the game. Don't have a job yet, not sure what kind of job I'd actually be able to keep...

Oh, and I will post some of the stuff I've been doing. Just been a little busy with the procrastinating (seriously, I'm gonna work on that).

Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20256298/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20256298/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:26:19 PDT
I got a whole bunch of new stuff yesterday for my class (drawing 1) and I'll probably have to get more for the class I just got into (color & design 1). So I'm gonna be doing all kinds of stuff the next few months, ink, charcoal, conte, and pencil just in my drawing class. I'm also going to be doing some stuff in photoshop if I can get the damn thing installed.

Other than that, not much to say. Nothing really exciting happening with me, though I have been less mopey lately. I'm also feeling kinda hopeful at meeting someone at school.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20148877/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/20148877/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:23:28 PDT
In theory, I should be starting school soon, but I have yet to be confirmed for any of the classes I registered. It's rather annoying.

I've been in a pretty good mood lately. I've been feeling more confident, more sure of myself than before. It's a pleasant feeling. Kinda tingly. I'm not used to it yet, but hopefully it'll stick around long enough for me to do so.

Uh... anything else? How should I know, my memory is terrible. If you guys know of anything, lemme know. Or hell, if you have anything that I didn't forget, but you feel like asking, that's good too.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19969969/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19969969/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:25:05 PDT
Let's see... what's been goin on with me? Not much really. Took my placement tests for Macomb yesterday. I did okay on the reading and writing portions, and I did well enough on the math one that they want me to take calculus or trigonometry. I can probably just test out of having to take a math class. It'll save time and money if I do that.

Uh... anything else? Not really. I got a facebook account, still trying to figure it out for the most part.

And I guess that's it. Busy week and a half eh?
(yay blindly clicking to change the mood)

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19775161/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19775161/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:31:37 PDT
It turns out that I will not be going to Kendall this year. I simply don't have any way to pay for it at this point. I'm going to be taking classes at Macomb Community College this year, academic stuff like english and what not. This gives me a year to look in to scholarships and loans. Yeah, I know I should have done that stuff months ago, but... I didn't. I'm kinda upset that I won't be going, but also kinda relieved. I'm really not looking forward to having to leave home, so the more time here, the better. Also, this gives me a whole nother year to add stuff to my portfolio, which is good. I'm gonna be setting aside time every day to draw/paint. I'm also gonna try and get photoshop and a drawing tablet and get some more experience with that.

Other than that, nothing's going on.
(And yes, the mood thing is STILL messed up)

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19577973/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19577973/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:21:13 PDT
Nah, I'm just bored.

On Friday, after me and my friends got out from seeing Dark Knight, we went to a little 24 hour cafe (since it was like 2:30am)and got ourselves a couple burgers. While we were eating, the Jimmy Buffett song Cheeseburger in Paradise came on the jukebox. So I asked them both what was their cheeseburger in paradise. It was a fun little game, so I thought I'd share my paradise burger and ask you guys to do so to.

My ideal cheeseburger would be made from 3 100% grade A angus beef patties, grilled medium rare over mesquite charcoal. I'd then add 6 strips of thick, juicy bacon. It'd have a slice of each american, monteray jack, and havarti cheeses. On top of that would be some delicious chili, just enough to give the burger a kick, not so much that it's dribbling out of the bun. Then, instead of a bun, it'd be between 2 pieces of pumpernickle bread. With the burger, I'd have an order of seasoned french fries and an ice cold IBC root beer. I'd be eating the burger on a comfortable couch with someone sweet to share my fries with (she'd have her own burger).

So that's my cheeseburger in paradise. What's yours?

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19523747/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19523747/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:08:14 PDT
Class went well, next week is the last week.

Friday, I saw The Dark Knight. It was frickin awesome! Heath Ledger did an amazing job as The Joker, capturing the spirit from the comic books amazingly. The music was dead on, enhancing already tense scenes to the point I was seriously gripping the armrests of the chair. And, despite my stance that Marvel is better than DC, I have to admit that it was better than Iron Man. I highly reccomend seeing it at least once in theaters.

Saturday, I saw the finale of Avatar. It too was frickin awesome! There's no other way for me to describe it. I have one or two minor complaints, but they're minute and don't detract from the amazingness in any significant fashion.

I've got my ideas narrowed down to 2 for Big 5. I'll hopefully have a decision later this week.

I got a new mouse for Sasha. It's wireless. Yay.

I do believe that's it. Later.

(The mood thing is still messed up for me by the way)

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19452625/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19452625/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:22:05 PDT
Class went okay this week. Was working on a watercolor of Yoda. Didn't get much done on it, my mind's been kinda... fuzzy I guess lately. So it's been hard for me to focus on arting. It's a word, don't dispute me.

Friday, I went to the Grand Rapids Art Museum. It's a pretty cool place, if difficult to find. There is no sign proclaiming the building to be the museum, and the signs that point towards it kinda stop at one point, so you have to ask directions. As usual with art museums, there was some really cool and well done stuff, and then there were some things that just... they make me sad. If I could've taken pictures, I'd provide examples. But I couldn't, so I can't, so I won't.

Saturday I got to actually play the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons a bit. Right now, it doesn't seem to be any better or worse than 3.5 Edition, so I'm not sure about buying the new books. Not that I have the cash anyway. Some of the artwork is awesome though. There's also some very uh... well in my opinion terrible choices about how some monsters look now, but I guess it's a matter of opinion.

My mouse broke today. I'm mildly upset about that. Hate using Sasha's touch pad. It feels so... wrong. I need to get a new one tomorrow, hopefully the same kind as my last one.

I've been trying to come up with a concept for my judge (Big 5) for Hakkido's OC tournament. I've got (ironically) 5 ideas, but none of them I'm particularily fond of for one reason or another. Once I do come up with one, I do plan on drawing it. But plans can (and often do) change.

Uh, let's see, anything else? No, I guess not. More of the same stuff going through my head, but what are ya gonna do?

Night.

P.S Anyone else having issues with the mood thing?

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19311704/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19311704/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:44:04 PDT
]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19265648/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19265648/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:03:24 PDT
My brother came home on Wednesday, along with his fiance. She's leaving on Wednesday, and Bill's leaving on the 15th. He's gonna be going over to Grand Rapids with my mom and I when we go for my portfolio review on Thursday.

Saturday I went with a few friends to the pre-release tournament for the next D&D minis set. It's the third set they've done with huge sized minis (which sounds contradictory). I didn't win once, but I did manage to pull the coolest mini in the set: the Elder Red Dragon. And I had lots of fun in general, so it was good. Felt sick afterwards though.

I know most of you watch Hakkido (don't know how to make it into a link) anyway, but for those who don't, he's hosting an original character contest and I'm one of the judges for it. For the rules and what-not, check him out. Check him out anyway, he's a good artist (yeah, I know most of you guys are already watching him).

*sigh* Anything else? Nope, nothing I can think of. I'm tired a lot, never feel like doin much, weirdest things will send a surge of lonliness through me, but that's all normal. Well, normal for me at least.

Oh, and one last thing: I hate Comcast very much. Incompetant, greedy, monopolizing bastards.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19136461/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19136461/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:48:45 PDT
Lot of things coming up in the next couple weeks for me. My brother and his fiance are coming to visit on Wednesday. There's a D&D Minis release tournament I'm going to on Saturday. My portfolio review is next Thursday, followed by Housing day if I get accepted. Then a friend's graduation party on Sunday. That's more than has happened in about a year and it's all happening in the span of 2 weeks.

*sigh* Anything else? Nothing new, got the same shit going through my head as always, which annoys the hell out of me. It'd be nice to have something new to keep me up at night, or better yet be able to actually get to sleep. But I suppose both of those are out of the realm of possibilities. Much like the things that keep me up...

Well, that's enough out of me.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19029947/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/19029947/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:25:02 PDT
My portfolio review is a bit more than 2 weeks away, and I still haven't finished the stuff I need to have done before that. I still have to send in my application, and my statement of purpose. The application is cake, the statement of purpose however, I'm having trouble with. One of the things they ask you is "What are your strengths and—importantly—your limitations as an artist, of your art work..." And I can't really think of any. Call me emo or whatever the fuck you want, but I would really appreciate it if you guys could tell me what you guys think. The sooner, the better.

EDIT: Okay, I apparently wasn't clear before. I NEED help with the essay. I NEED to know what you guys think are my strengths and such.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18973549/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18973549/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:58:51 PDT
I scheduled my portfolio review at Kendall. It's set for July 10th. I'm hoping to hear if I'm accepted that day, because the following day is housing day. I'm kinda looking forward to the trip. The area's a lot nicer than around here.

*sigh* Anything else new? Uh... nothing I can think of. Everything else has been pretty much the same.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18825706/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18825706/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:04:05 PDT
I started my new class on Monday. I need a LOT of practice if I want to incorporate anything from it into my portfolio when I go do my review at Kendall. I'd like to have a nice painting of Yoda to put in there. Yes, I am perfectly aware of just how nerdy that statement is.

My brother's gonna be coming home to visit for 2 weeks on the 2nd. Last time I talked to him, he had said something about doing something as a late celebration of my birthday. It'll be nice to see him again, haven't since Christmas.

Uh... anything else? I don't think so.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18688899/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18688899/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:59:26 PDT
*sigh* Yeah, you get the picture.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18567604/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18567604/ Thu, 29 May 2008 20:53:02 PDT
Uh... what else has been going on? Not much really. I've had an urge to draw, but every time I try drawing something, it ends up looking like crap. Well... anything I don't have a reference for. In other words, the sort of thing I want to make a career out of. Yay.

Uh... the guild issues have kinda settled down. We're having a meeting tomorrow, hopefully we'll be able to come to some decisions.

I guess that's it. God I wish I could just get some sleep instead of having to bitch like this.

Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18470402/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18470402/ Sun, 25 May 2008 22:53:14 PDT 1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal/blog of these facts
4. At the end of the tag, post 8 more persons that you tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged.

1. I tend to obsess over things a lot.
2. I'm perfectionistic about lots of stuff.
3. I have eclectic tastes in music (like lots of different stuff). I like all sorts of stuff, from Bach to Sondheim, Willie Nelson to Dragonforce.
4. I'm a packrat. Still got all my old pokemon cards.
5. Winter is my favorite season of them all. I like the cold, the snow, and the earlier nights. I also consider it to be the most romantic season.
6. I love root beer.
7. I think better when I have something to occupy my hands. Coin, pen, lucky three-legged pig ect.
8. Uhm... you ask me something, and I'll answer it. Sound good?

EDIT: What, nobody wants an 8th random fact?

I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (long title) today. I thought it was pretty good. Not as good as Raiders of the Lost Ark, or Last Crusade (which I consider to be 2 incredible movies) but better than Temple of Doom. I'm not going to reveal anything about it. You wanna know what happens, go see it. Or go find out elsewhere.

Also, I wish the mood thingy was optional. I'm not really feeling anything at the moment.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18406458/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18406458/ Mon, 19 May 2008 20:32:25 PDT
I feel tired like all the time again. And I'm having trouble getting to sleep again. All I can think about when I'm lying down is how lonely I feel, how much I just wish there was someone lying there next to me, someone I could wrap my arms around, kiss on the cheek and whisper the words "I love you" to before I fall asleep. But no, all I've got are my pillows and my blanket. Oh sure, I could wad my blanket up so I have something to wrap my arms around, but it's not at all what I want. A blanket doesn't breathe, doesn't have the warmth that a woman does. Or at least... I imagine it doesn't. Not like I've ever had a chance to find out.

I'm having some issues with my guild in WoW. Some of the more devoted members have left, and I just... I feel alone when none of my friends are on.

Still haven't done any drawing. Big surprise there.

Guess that's it. Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18301539/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18301539/ Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:20 PDT
Uh... what's going on with me? Nothing really. I may be going to the Motorcity Comic Con, this weekend. Still not entirely clear on the details. Uh... other than that not much is going on.

EDIT: Not going to the comic con.

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Well, no more than usual, but because of the number of things that I watch on TV that had this as a kind of theme, it's been in my mind more than usual. I've been thinking about what it'll be like when I finally go off to college and... I don't want to leave. This has been my home for my whole life. I've never been away from here for more than a week. I really don't want to leave. And it's not because I'm opposed to change, I believe that change can be a good thing. I just don't see this being a good change. The only thing that I could see see being any better is that there is a slightly higher chance of me meeting someone there. Then again, any chance is higher than 0. And no, I"m not being pessimistic, I'm beng realistic.

*sigh* I think that's it. Later

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18242413/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18242413/ Fri, 09 May 2008 13:29:47 PDT
50 Random Questions - copy and repost with your answers!

1. Your name spelled backwards? Noj, Ynnoj, or Nohtanoj. All depends on who I'm talking to.
2. Where were your parents born? Mom: Pennsylvania (not sure where exactly) Dad: Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? FlagRSP2, it’s a WoW addon.
4. What's your favorite restaurant? A place called Luigi’s. Their food is wonderful.
5. Last time you swam in a pool? Last July… or was it August?
6. Have you ever been in a school play? Play? No. Musical? Yes.
7. How many kids do you want? None
8. Type of music you dislike most? Rap
9. Are you registered to vote? No, but I need to.
10. Do you have cable? Yeah, too many trees to get satellite.
11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? Nope
12. Ever prank call anybody? No
13. Best friends? Adam, Charles, Chris… that’s it.
14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Not unless I absolutely had to.
15. Furthest place you ever traveled? Las Vegas
16. Do you have a garden? I don’t, my dad does.
17. What's your favorite comic strip? Comic strip? I guess Get Fuzzy, but I’m not big on comic strips. Now webcomics…
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? The first verse, yes.
19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? Either and either.
20. Best movie you've seen in the past month? Iron Man
21. Favorite pizza topping? Pizza rolls.
22. Chips or popcorn? What kind of chips? Is there dip? What am I eating this with? Is it cheesecorn, or buttery popcorn? How buttery is it? Too many variables.
23. What color lipstick do you usually wear? I don’t wear any. Obviously
24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? Have I ever what?
25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? Scoff
26. Orange Juice or apple? Depends. What brand are the juices? Am I allowed to mix them with another kind of juice? What am I drinking them with?
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? My mom. We went to Culver’s.
28. Favorite type chocolate bar? Clark bar
29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? Never.
30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? Never.
31. Have you ever won a trophy? Yes, though not for my accomplishments.
32. Are you a good cook? I’m alright.
33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? Never tried…
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? No
35. Sprite or 7-up? Blech, neither.
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? Yes
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Uh…a picture frame.
38. Ever thrown up in public? In a public place? Yes. With people around? No
39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? Love.
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes
41. Can exs be friends? I wouldn’t know
42. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital? My dad, back when he had a blood clot.
43. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? No clue. Never look at baby pictures.
44. What message is on your answering machine? The one that came with the machine.
46. What was the name of your first pet? Charlie, he was our cat.
47. What's in your backpack? My D&D books
48. Favorite thing to do before bedtime? Play WoW
49. What is one thing you are grateful for today? Uh… that there were mini-corndogs.
50. What do you think about? The future, my friends, how nice it’d be to have someone to hold, ect.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18202749/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18202749/ Tue, 06 May 2008 19:34:12 PDT US

2. What was the best gift you've ever received?
Uh, either my leather duster or my cowboy hat.

3. How tall are you?
About 6’

4. How long have you been a member of DA?
1 year 5 months

5. What program do you use for chatting?
I don’t chat really, except on WoW.

6. What was the first thing you did this morning?
Cursed the sun

7. Do you have a personal web?
Why would I?

8. Do you own your own computer?
Yeah, her name’s Sasha (don’t judge me).

9. What's your fav food?
I’ve got a ton of faves

10. How many brothers/sisters do you have?
1 older brother.

11. What's your fav videogame or anime character?
I’m awfully fond of Sonic the Hadgehog 2, or maybe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, or Star Wars Battlefront 2… I could go on for awhile…

12. What's your fav color?
Black

13. Everyone loves candies, right?
Depends on the candy.

14. Do you have a Wii?
Yep, her name’s Ericka (don’t judge me).

15 If you only had one wish, what would it be?
To find someone.

16. How many hours do you sleep?
Depends. Usually about 10

17. Fav part of the day?
Every day’s different. What could be a great part one day could be horrible the next.

18. What kind of creatures/persons are your characters?
Don’t really have any characters

19. Do you curse??
Birds, the sun, assholes, ect

20. Are you happy, excited, angry or sad right now?
None of those really.

21. What's your fav videogame?
I already answered this…

22. Do you have good friends?
Yes

23. What's your eye color?
It changes. Seriously

24. What's your fav Pokemon?
Charizard

25. what's your fav book?
Anything by Jim Butcher

26. What religion do you practice?
I’m agnostic. If you don’t know what that means, it means I believe in some form of higher power, but don’t believe in a specific one.

27. Who do you like best: mario or sonic?
Hmm… fat ass Italian plumber or awesome mutant blue hedgehog… Sonic

28. Do you like smilies?
I tolerate them.

29. Are you a funny person?
Depends on who you ask.

30. What time is it?
10:20pm EST.

31. Do you prefer drawing with a mouse or with a brush?
Pencil. I’m not too good with a brush and a mouse feels awkward.

32. What's your fav number?
Pi

33. Now tagg three friends!!
Make me

Other than that...

My last day of class was today. It went well, got a couple decent (yet unfinished) drawings of the model. Uh... and that's it

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18137163/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18137163/ Fri, 02 May 2008 17:30:43 PDT
Oh, one last thing. If you do go see the Iron Man movie (which I reccomend if you like those kind of movies), stay until after the credits have finished. There's something you will not want to miss.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18094337/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/18094337/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:26:30 PDT
Summer's nearly here. High temperatures, high humidity, limited AC. Blech, I miss winter. Much easier to warm up than cool down. And I miss the snow, it's prettier than the damn grass.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17981651/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17981651/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:51:20 PDT
Well, class went well today. We finished up the basics of the head, so the next 2 weeks we're going to be doing much more detailed drawings. After that, the class is done, so I'm not sure.

Main reason I'm doing this update is because I'm feeling down yet again. It's got much less to do with being alone though, so that's interesting (to me at least). It's more... I dunno, I'm just really doubting whether or not I really can become an illustrator... and I've actually been doubting whether or not I want to. I mean... I dunno, it's hard for me to explain. I mean... it's not like it's been a dream of mine. It's more of... a slight desire I guess. Then again, I've never really been one for dreams. Only dream I've ever really had has been... yeah, not going into that tonight.

So yeah, that's what's been goin on with me.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17893225/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17893225/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:12:29 PDT
So, what's there to talk about? Class went well on Tuesday. Again, getting more and more detailed each week. Other than that, not much to say about the class.

Geez, I just realized it's April. Don't look at me like that. Other than class and what's on TV, I've got no way to tell what day it is. Then again, the annoyingly increasing temperature should have been a tip off. But yeah, I just realized how little time is left for me to get my application in to Kendall. So little time for me to get anything new to put in my portfolio. I have to take that jacket out of my porfolio because it's cracking all over, which blows. That was the most interesting thing I had in there.

Uh... anything else? Oh, I finished the latest book in the Dresden Files. It was so damn good, I couldn't put it down. I'm gonna start re-reading it soon.

I also finally saw Sweeny Todd. It was pretty good, I was laughing throughout most of the movie. I think it was because of how fake the fake blood looked. If it had looked more real, I think I'd have been more sickened than amused. Also, Johnny Depp has a very nice singing voice.

I think that's everything. Later.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17757308/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17757308/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:04:15 PDT
What's been going on lately? Not too much really. Class today was alright. We're getting more and more detailed with the face. Used to be just an egg shape, now it's got lines and what-not. Yes it's a beginner class, but it actually has been helpful. Especially since I never really studied the basics. If I can actually get a finished piece or two, it'll definitely help my portfolio out.

Uh, what else? I dunno. I may be getting a job soon. It'd be at a Dairy Queen, so it could definitely be worse. Could be better too. I could be one of those guys that gets paid to bitch about stuff that bugs them.

For some bizarre reason, I just have this feeling that I'm going to meet someone soon. I can't really explain it, it's just a kind of gut feeling. Bah, odds are it's nothing. Still...

I guess that's it. Later

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17597419/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17597419/ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:09:16 PDT
What's been going on with me? Not too much. Didn't have D&D this week, which was disappointing. Hopefully I'll be able to next week. I've obviously been playing WoW. Not too much going on there. I started a little side project. I call it the Hitchhiker's Guide to Azeroth. I'm going to briefly go into my thoughts about each zone on Azeroth, and give each one a rating. It's more for fun than anything else, but I also want it to be helpful to people for determining which zone to adventure in at a given level.

I actually did a slight bit of drawing today. Not too much, and nothing really worth mentioning. So why am I mentioning it? I don't know. It's one of the few things that's happened this week, and it's slightly relevant.

I've been thinking a bit about Joy the past couple of days. I'm not quite sure why. It doesn't really make sense. Then again, it never did, so why should it start all of a sudden? It's the same old things, again nothing new. It'd be nice if something was

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17546927/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17546927/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:41:14 PDT 1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, 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.
5.Put this on your journal.

1.If someone says ‘is this okay?’ you say…
Volcano – Jimmy Buffett
(Uh… ?)

2.How would you describe yourself?
You’re Only Human (Second Wind) – Billy Joel
(That actually fits pretty well)

3.What do you like in a girl?
Shake Your Lovemaker – Cherry Poppin Daddies
(Wow, WAY off)

4.How do you feel today?
I Love You – Barenaked Ladies
(What!?)

5.What is your life’s purpose?
Money Back Guarantee – Jimmy Buffett
(This is getting sillier by the question)

6.What is your motto?
Everlasting Moon – Jimmy Buffett
(Well, at least it’s not something ridiculous)

7.What do your friends think of you?
The Legend of Johnny Kool, Pt 2 – Brian Setzer
(They better not think this about me ((the end of the second verse is ‘… and shot his baby 3 times in the back)))

8.What do you think of your parents?
That’s the Kind of Sugar Papa Likes – Brian Setzer
(Okay, seriously, WHAT THE HELL?)

9.What do you think about very often?
Wrap Your Arms Around Me – Barenaked Ladies
(Wow, a second one that fits)

10.What is 2+2?
You Call it Jogging – Jimmy Buffett
(… but I call it four)

11.What do you think of your best friend?
Blue Guitar – Jimmy Buffett
(Well… no, it doesn’t work. It’s a good song, but it doesn’t work with the question)

12.What do you think of the person you like?
Hula Girl at Heart – Jimmy Buffett
(Wow, an answer that makes sense, but doesn’t fit. Especially considering I don’t have anyone that I like)

13.What is your life story?
You May be Right – Billy Joel
(Uh…no)

14.What do you want to be when you grow up?
New Mexico – Billy Joel
(Oh come on! Can I get maybe something that makes sense at least?)

15.What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Wheel in the Sky – Journey
(Again, I don’t have anyone I ‘like’, ergo, no answer really works)

16.What will you dance to at your wedding?
Love and Luck – Jimmy Buffett
(Well, it certainly would be fitting)

17.What will they play at your funeral?
Yes We Can Can (an adaptation of Offenbach's The Can Can) – Brian Setzer Orchestra
(Eh, I wouldn’t have a problem with that)

18.What is your hobby/interest?
License to Chill – Jimmy Buffet
(Well, I do like chilling)

19.What is your biggest fear?
Be My Yoko Ono – Barenaked Ladies
(WAY off)

20.What is your biggest secret?
Now I’m Here – Queen
(I don’t really think it’s a secret)

21.What do you think of your friends?
The Times They Are A-changin’ – Billy Joel
(Yeah, I guess it works)

22.What will you post this as?
Sabre Dance – Brian Setzer Orchestra
(Well… it makes abot as much sense as the rest of this)

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17476413/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17476413/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:24:43 PDT
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal/blog of these facts
4. At the end of the tag, post 8 more persons that you tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged.

#1 In most cases, I'm terrible at thinking on the spot.
#2 I love pastries of all kinds, particularily muffins and pie.
#3 I am awful at meeting new people.
#4 I hate talking about myself
#5 The general public annoys me to no end.
#6 Most of my characters in WoW are female
#7 I don't have 8 people to tag for this
#8 Uh... I can't think of anything else.

In other news, I'm in a much better mood than when I last updated. Nothing's really changed, but I talked to a friend on WoW. She made me feel better. Just hope it doesn't wear off soon. Had an Easter brunch with my family today. It was good to see them again. I don't have class this week, so that's a bit disappointing. I'll hopefully get some drawing done this week.

Uh... think that's it. Later

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17366783/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17366783/ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:45:42 PDT
Well, that's kinda happening right now. I'm bored, and I want to update my journal, but it's hard to write an update if you don't actually HAVE anything to update. I haven't gotten any drawing done, haven't gotten a job, haven't submitted my application to Kendall... haven't really done anything.

I dunno, I'm just feeling kinda bummed, don't really know why. Don't really care either. Just kinda feel like I don't have anything to look forward to.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17293147/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17293147/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:22:04 PDT
Let's see, what else is going on? Oh, I got my copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl the other night. It is, simply put, a great game. Fun, simple, visually well done, the works. I have all the characters already because a couple friends stayed up all night playing through the story mode, which unlocked most of them. Took them 9 and a half hours to beat it. I'm going through it on my own now, and so far it's pretty good. It'd be nice if there was some dialouge though.

Oh, I saw an interesting movie the other night; Sin City. It's based on a couple of the graphic novels of the same name by Frank Miller. It's visually beautiful, with a film noir style. The action is also very intense at points, and the acting is top notch. I reccomend it, but with a bit of caution; some parts are kinda sick, so it's not for the faint of heart.

Uh let's see, anything else? I guess not. Night.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17217475/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17217475/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:24:53 PST
So... what's been going on? Not much. Some of my friends and I are going to be getting together this weekend and have a party celebratign the release of Super Smash Brothers: Brawl! I've been looking forward to it since the Wii came out, and my anticipation has only increased since. I'm happy to see Sonic in the game, he's had a special place in my heart since I was 5 and my parents bought my brother and I a Sega Genesis and Sonic 2. Ah... memories.

Monday I'm starting a colored pencils course at Macomb. /sarcasm Yay! Admittedly, it'll give me some more experience, and I'll hopefully get at least one piece worth putting in my portfolio, but I just can't get excited over being in the class. You know, large group of strangers and what-not.

Uh... anything else? Not that I can think of. Well, nothing worth mentioning anyway.

So, goodnight.

EDIT: It would be nice if I could enrole in one class without something happening to it. The colored pencil class was canceled due to low enrollment. As of right now (4:21 am Saturday) I'm enrolled in a portrait class starting Tuesday. With my luck, that'll change tomorrow.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17186926/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17186926/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:47:28 PST
Thank you Mr. Gygax, thank you for everything.

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17110365/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17110365/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:09:54 PST
So, I decided to check webMD.com, see if I could get an idea as to why I've been so damn tired and been having trouble sleeping. It seems to most likely be caused by stress, which is kind of a good thing. It means it's more than likely not something life altering. It also fits rather well because I always seem to have trouble sleeping when something has been troubling me.

So that leads to the next question; what am I stressed about? Well, it's the usual stuff I suppose, college and what not. I guess hearing about everyone getting accepted to their colleges just kinda got to me. I still haven't re-applied because I still don't have anything new to put in my portfolio.

It's also the other thing. You know... Joy. Although, I haven't actually been thinking about her very much. No, now I'm mostly back to just someone, which isn't any better really. On the plus side, it's no worse. I think. Maybe I'm just missing how it is worse.

Uh... anything else? Oh, right, my birthday is Saturday. I'm pretty sure nothing special is going on, just the usual D&D. Which is fine, there are worse ways to spend a day. Would have been nice if I'd been able to get the money to go to D&D Experience, but there are lots of things that would be nice if they'd happen.

Eh, I guess that's it. Night

]]> ~TalonofTiamat http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17031646/ http://TalonofTiamat.deviantart.com/journal/17031646/ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:04:13 PST
No, it's time for my weekly update.

So what's been going on? Obviously been playing WoW. Nothing really going on there. I haven't done any drawing, which is annoying. I just... I don't know. I keep thinking to myself 'I NEED to get some fricking drawing done,' but every time I sit down to draw, I just... can't. I get distracted by something else. I can't figure out why I haven't felt like drawing. Of course I've got one of my stupid psychoanalytical reasons. I seem to have one of those for almost every little thing that seems to be bothering me. Except for Joy, that's just some kind of huge mystery to me. It annoys the hell out of me that I come up with these for everything. I wouldn't mind not being able to draw too much, except I need to have some new stuff for when I re-apply to Kendall. The woman who reviewed my portfolio said she wanted to see me do a hand study, a self portrait, and another still life but in color. The hand study I think would be beneficial, because I have little experience with hands, and the still life would help me with color, which I think I need. The self portrait though... I've never had any desire to do one. I just don't like the idea of drawing myself. I'm going to be doing stuff in a class I'm taking at Macomb, but I'm not sure I'll get that stuff done in time. This year just seems to be going by so fast. Seems like just yesterday it was Christmas (still haven't taken the tree down), and now it's almost my birthday. I wish I could just sit down and get some damn drawing done.

I think that's all I've got to say. Till next week

]]> ~TalonofTiamat