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Be gentle. <<;

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/27999641/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/27999641/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:31:28 PDT
I may be allowed more access to the computer in the coming weeks, thanks to my shift at ToysRUs going to overnights. Posts and arts may be produced. Do not be alarmed, it isn't 2012.....yet.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/24462677/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/24462677/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:52:41 PDT





.....here's a hint.....






America's Hat.







Yes I'm finally safe and sound in Canada. Thank the moons too <<;..... I will never fly United Airlines again. I get charged fifteen bucks fto check my bags, then I when I get to Chicago we had (no surprise here!) thunderstorms....

That was friggin awesome(sarcasm)...I honestly thought everything was gunna be hunky-dory, the initial takeoff from Chicago to Vancouver was delayed due to rain for a good 20 minutes. I had time to get a bite to eat and use the restrooms. Then they delayed mah flight for about an hour thanks to the impending thunder. I called Cari with the news....There was talk that they were gunna cancel the flight....honestly I'd feel better if they had considering my future circumstances. (Thanks for the offer April, it's good to have friends XD; )

After an hour or so, they started boarding.....we preped for take off, started our way on the runway, then the plane stopped. The storms came back and we were on the damned plane for three hours(!) before we actually got to take off.It's not fun being stuck in a damned plane for three hours with no food or elbowroom....

Once we were cleared for take off I felt better. Then it got awwweesome...(sarcasm)

They weren't serving any type of food on the flight...just stupid little snack boxes, with chips and nuts and the like. They weren't even complimentary, we needed a damned credit card. Suffice to say I always carry cash and I don't have a real 'credit' card. I have a bank card with nothing on it at this moment.

The drinks were free though, so I had a few cups of coffee to try and shoot my nerves down. Thanks to our wonderful delays I missed my flight out to Nanaimo. And I was thusly stuck in the Vancouver terminal for about 11 hours...

Spending the night in a terminal sucks.....nothings open.....I was lucky to find a Subway in the midst of closing time. So I had some food, that was the best part. I got my flight re-booked and proceeded to call Cari again, and take a nap on some terminal chairs XD;....

It's a good thing I had my DSi too, otherwise I'd have been very bored XD;...But yeah, I'd have felt better if they just canceled the flight from Chicago. I have a friend who lives in the area who had offered to help me out if I had any trouble...then I'd just rebook all my flights and had a place to stay . Thanks again for the offer April!

Things never seem to work out like that do they?

But yes, after all is said and done I'm happy as hell to be in a house with a bed with food....bad back aside...

Now I just need to get rid of these pre-wedding butterflies.

So yeah after this I'm giving Cari a big hug. So fuck the internet for now, I'll be back whenever I feel like it.

Secrest Ou......Redrald Out!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23597327/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23597327/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:59:35 PDT


GUESS WHAT GAIZ!!!!












NO REALLY! GUESS!!!!










*SPOILER ALERT*












I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!!!! [link]


So yeah, if you all remember, it was Valentines Day of last year that I proposed to the love of my life. Well we are finally tying the knot on April 30th, 2009. Our five year anniversary!

I know its rather soon, and I'm really excited! The decision stems from an impulse I had in January. Not too long after Christmas, Cari and I started looking into beggining my process of immigration. We didn't get very far...I found alot of the 'official' sites on the interweb to be most unhelpful on where to start. I took a quiz on one of the sites and it said I wasn't qualified to immigrate. It seems the options were rather limited, though I saw that there was a sponsorship plan for married couples...

We put two and two together. Thus MAWWAGE! (watch The Princess Bride, it's AWESOME!)

It's only going to be a small/civil ceremony, but I kinda like it that way. Plus we can always renew our vows and have a bigger ceremony once I'm settled up north. I've still got work to do though....I need a good but affordable suit/tux to wear. If anyone knows a good place, I'm up to any recommendations.

But yeah.....the first anniversary we get to spend together will be one of the ones we remember forever...

MAWWAGE!!!!!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23302936/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23302936/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:49:59 PST
Love, Brandon.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23185009/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/23185009/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:13:28 PST
Okay not really...it's good to be alive! The economy sucks, but my job is still kicking. I've been really-rediculously frugal as of late. Skipping lunches at work, not wasting gas and the like. It's nice to have money.

Only five days till Street Fighter IV! OMG this game is going to rawk my socks off. I don't usually get THIS antsy for a video game, it is just as bad as when Super Smash Brothers Brawl came out last year! It's getting rave reviews, it's sold out in Japan, and Gamestop apparently has a bunch of copies save for mine. That's what I get for reserving the 'Collectors Edition', $79.99 of pure excellence. But ohhhhh weeellllll. I can has patience plox.

Lets see....I said I would be emo last time I was here....

Nope I got nothing. It's all good.






....Damn being happy doesn't make for good conversation. I need conflict! Is it bad that I am asking for trouble? I guess if I don't update for a while it's because I'm okay with everything. So yeah....later!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/22853440/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/22853440/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:17:07 PST , but hey an update is an update!

----------• × • A L L A B O U T | M E • × •--------------

Name: Brandon
Single or taken: Taken!!!!
Gender: Male
Birthday: Aug. 9th
Sign: Leo
Hair color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Blue
Height: 6'3"
Are you straight/bisexual/gay: Cari! <<;

-----------• × • F A S H I O N | S T U F F • × •--------------

Where is your favourite place to shop for clothes?: If a place carries my sizes, I'm happy....so no preference.
Favorite designer?: The guy who invented pants! Thanks guy!
What is your sexiest outfit?: >>; Ummmm......I'm not sexy.
What is your most comfortable outfit?: Aside from a few tight pairs of pants, most of my wardrobe is pretty comfortable.
What do you usually wear?: Pants, Long Sleeve Shirt under a Short Sleeve one.

--------------• × • S P E C I F I C S • × • -------------------

What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pert Plus.
What are you listening to right now: I'll Face Myself (Battle) from Persona 4
Who is the last person that called you?: My friend Cody.
How many buddies are online right now?: One.

-------------• × • F A V O R I T E S • × •-----------------

Foods: Anything that isn't battered fish/fishsticks. Though I always have a craving for sushi!
Girls names: .......I've never given it any though.
Boys names: Zane was always a cool name to me......oh and I like my name! (Does that count?)
Subjects in school: Art, English, Geometry, Graphic Design.

----------------• × • H A V E | Y O U | E V E R • × •-------------

Given anyone a bath?: Nope......that would be awkward......
Smoked?: Smoking is bad for joo!...No I've not.
Bungee jumped?: o_o I wish......
Made yourself throw up?: Ummmmmm not that I recall.
Ever been in love?: Not only have I been, I still AM in love.
Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: I cry enough as is.....it has probably happened when I was younger.
Pictured your crush naked?: LULZ, none of your buisness.
Actually seen your crush naked: *see above*
Cried when someone died?: Who hasn't?
Fallen for your best friend?: In a sense yes.
Used someone?: I have a friend who has a Wii and Super Smash Bros. Brawl........that is the extent of it XD;....
Done something you regret?: Again.....who hasn't?

------------• × • C U R R E N T • × •---------------
Clothes: Blue jeans, Black turtleneck, Red pullover.
Music: I can has Rock Band!
Desktop picture: A Persona 4 one I found.
CD in player: Yngwie Malmsteens Rising Force - Perpetual Flame

.----------------• × • L A S T | P E R S O N • × •----------------

You touched: I punched my friend Sam the other night....it was hilarious!
Hugged: My mother.
You spoke to online: CARI!
You kissed:.......Cari ;__;

---------------• × • A R E | Y O U • × •---------------------

Understanding: I try to be, but I'm a bit of an idiot.
Open-minded: Isn't that the same as being understanding?
Arrogant: Only at Brawl.
Insecure: I have my moments....
Random: Among my friends, its what I'm known for.
Hungry: For some reason, yes.
Smart: I try to.....
Moody: Rarely.
Organized: *facepalms*
Healthy: *facepalms again*
Shy: I used to be, but I got better.
Difficult: Ask Cari. XD;
Bored Easily: Ummmm I get OCD about shit, so no.
Obsessed: Look up OCD, you might find a picture of me.
Angry: If the situation calls for it, but not right now.
Sad: I'll always be sad, until later in the year that is. *winks towards Canada*
Happy: It's weird but I can be happy and sad at the same time.
Hyper: You should spend the night with me and my friends.....I'm loud and obnoxious when I'm up too late!
Trusting: Sometimes way too much.

---------• × • W H O | D O | Y O U | W A N N A • × •--------

Kill?: The Metal......why is Guitar Hero 3 so mean to me?
Slap: ........
Get really wasted with?: No alcohol in this man.
Talk to offline: CARI!!!!
Talk to online: CARI!!!!!!!!
Sex it up with: *facepalms*

------------------• × • R A N D O M • × •---------------------

In the morning I: Let my alarm play music for about 10 minutes to see if there is a song I like.
Love is:.....very hard to explain......(I want to be romantic here, but for times sake I'll cop out for now)
I dream about: Really rediculously random things.
Sexual preference: Ummm....What does this matter,... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/19843390/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/19843390/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:42:23 PDT
It doesn't even seem important anymore XD. Another year gone by, and in memoriam I shall be lazy and do another old quiz from a previous journal. Because I'm such a copout XD:

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. B-Wag
2. Waggles
3. Wagi

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I'm overly polite.
2. I'm really frugal.
3. My modesty keeps me from getting cocky.

THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I'm not in Canada
2. I'm not in Canada
3. Did I mention, I'm not in Canada

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND:
1. Rocket Science
2. How do people think the Death Note Dub is bad?
3. Why the hell is Halo so popular?

THREE THINGS THAT ANNOY YOU:
1. Squealing Fangirls (Excluding Cari)
2. Grumpy Old People
3. Anybody that asks me what the Wii does....

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Loss of loved ones
2. Loss of my earnings
3. Loss of my car

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Sleep, like 12 hours of it <<;
2. As much as I hate to say, video games
3. Cari <3

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS:
Brand name products are such a biased way to buy things....but I have three favorite video game companies!

1. Square Enix: Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, Kingdom Hearts.....I love RPG's.
2. Capcom: Megaman X, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry.
3. Atlus: Shin Megami Tensei/Persona, 'nuff said.


THREE OF YOUR FAVORITES SONGS @ THE MOMENT:
1. I'll Face Myself, from Persona 4
2. CHU-BARA, from Bleach
3. Endless Possibilities, from Sonic Unleashed

THREE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH:
1. Cari
2. Myself
3. Woody & Walle, our new house cats ^_^

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T DO:
1. Smell
2. Read Japanese -__-;
3. ....stop believin', yanno you got that feeling! Don't stop! Believin'! Ahhh-ooo-ooohhhh-aaaahhhh-ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Gaming
2. Doodling/Writing
3. 'Collecting' Video Game OST's

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE:
1. A hug o_O;, or maybe I'll just put Cari here. XD
2. Persona 4
3. A day off from work

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. Comic Book Illustrator
2. Video Game Concept Artist
3. ....if all that fails, I'll start a detective service...detectives are fucking awesome. =O!

THREE COLORS YOU LIKE:
(Enters multiple color cheat)

1. Blue & Silver
2. Red & Gold
3. Black

THREE PLACES YOU WOULD GO ON VACATION:
1. Canada, I hear Parksville,BC is this time of year ;D
2. Ummmm.....somewhere in England?
3. Tokyo/Kyoto, I've become attached to the culture.

THREE THINGS YOU JUST DID TODAY:
1. Made Coffee
2. Took a shower
3. Played moar Xbox 360

So thar! Hey if I'm feeling up to it, there may be art in the future! *walks away laughing*

Laterz.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/19485406/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/19485406/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:57:56 PDT WHAT!
THE!
FUCK!

:[link]

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18719984/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18719984/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:41:38 PDT

-My name is: Brandon
-nicknames: Wagi, Wagaman, Zane, B-Wag, B-Ran, Zanie, Bwagalag
-sex: Don't mind if I do XD...Male
-birthday: August 09, 1986
-color: Blue, Red, Gold and Black
-star sign: I'm a Leo
-place of birth: Pennsylvania
-current residence: Falling Waters, West Virginia
-hair color: Really Dark Brown
-eye color: Blue
-height: 6'3"
-writing hand: Right

-BODY ILLS + SKILLS-

-do you bite your nails: Usually when I'm nervous...
-can you roll your tongue: Yup
-can you blow smoke rings: Um...I don't smoke...
-can you blow spit bubbles: I'm not juvenile enough to try
-can you cross your eyes: No
-tattoos and where: None and Never
-do you make your bed daily: Every morning it seems...
-what’s sexiest on a guy: Ain't even touching this one
-what’s sexiest on a girl: Ummm...(never really thinks about it)...Cari!
-do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it: Twirl
-what utensils do you use eating pizza: I'm not a fan of pizza actually
-do you cook: I'm learning, but I could still burn your house down

-GROOMING-

-how often do you brush your teeth: Whenever I think about it....but not as much as I should.
-do you shower/bathe: Every morning
-how long do these showers last: Considering it isn't a timed effort.....anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes
-hair drying method: Towel
-do you swear: I only use 'sentence enhancers' when I'm really angry, or to be funny
-do you pee in the shower: Gross....but I have before
-what color is your bedroom: White walls....Brown blinds and bed....beige carpet.
-do you use an alarm clock: I have to for work
-name four things or people you're obsessed with: Currently....Cari (as always), Death Note, Video Games, and Money? (never have enough of it)
-What’s your sleeping position: On my back usually
-in hot weather do you use a blanket: Nope
-do you sleepwalk: Nope
-do you talk in your sleep: Not recently....
-how about the light on: That's pretty situational....I do sometimes and I don't sometimes

-WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU-

had sex: Well that is a little personal (That is Wagaman for NEVER)
watched bambi: Eons ago...
cried: I'm a bit overly-emotional....it's only been a few weeks....
talked on the phone: Today
read a book: Yesterday

-MUSIC-

is music important to you: Considering I listen to it everyday, yeah
do you sing: When I'm excited enough too, though I'm a bit tone deaf
what instruments do you play: Guitar Hero XD!
what do you think of Eminem: I don't think this question even has relevance...
in your opinion what band is the best of all time: NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP! NEVER GONNA LET YOU DO- *shot*........I like too many to count

-DO YOU LIKE-

pop music: I like J-Pop
rock music: Quite a bit of it
punk music: Ditto
rap music: Nope
hip-hop/RB: Nada
country: Super-Nope
jazz: If it is good, yes
classical: You can't beat it
new age: Errr....yes?
hardcore: What is this?
indie rock:.....*feels dumb*

-WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX-

What do you notice first? If it isn't Cari I'm not interested
Do you have a crush on anyone? I've been Crushing on Cari for what seems like ages XD;
Easiest to talk to: I've become a pretty social guy, so it isn't hard to talk to the opposite sex

-DO YOU/ARE YOU-

Could you live without the computer?: IE WULD DYIE!!! Actually I've become less dependant on it....
What’s your favorite fruit?: Mostly all of it I like....tomatoes count right?
What hurts the most? Physical or emotional pain?: Emotional scars don't heal as fast as physical ones I suppose
Trust others way too easily? I've learned something about myself recently, I'm too sympathetic

-NUMBER-

Of times you have had your heart broken? Technically once.....
Of hearts you have broken? I've always been the break-ee, never the break-er
Of girls kissed? My one and only!
Of boys kissed? Guys gotta practic....um....LOOK A COMMON DISTRACTION!!! Seriously none.
Of drugs taken illegally? Zero....Zilch....Nada!
Of tight friends? Touchy subject....moving on!
Of CD's owned?: If burned CD's count, around 60 or so.
Of scars on my body? A handful


-OTHER THINGS-

I know: That I can be emo at times...
I want: A PS3 and Nintendo DS
I have: Alot of aquaintances
I wish: I had a one-way ticket to Canada
I hate: Three digit weather
I fear: Painful death....heartache....the usual stuff....I don't have an outta-the-way fear
I hea... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18375937/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18375937/ Sun, 18 May 2008 01:51:34 PDT
Oh I Mean HELLO YOU ALL!!!!! I'MMMM BAAACCCKKKKKK!!!!!!....

Did'ja miss me? Of course not? Why that doesn't sound wrong at all!!

I could give you the details about last weeks endeavor, but damn if isn't that interesting. I drove for two hours, stayed at a hotel, worked overnight, progressively slept less, lived off of TV Dinners and Sushi, and did a whole bunch of nothing. It wasn't worth it, considering that out of forty hours I was promised I was fucked out of sixteen of them.

Monday was just greaaaatttt, there was a power outage at the damned store. Probably the reason why traffic was such a bitch to manuver around. Tuesday thru Thursday was easy as pie. Worked 10pm to 6am every night. Then Friday morning came around....ohh this is a fun day lemme' tell you. I got woken up around noon (didn't get to sleep till about 8am mind you) by housecleaning. Turns out I had to call the front desk...that doesn't sound good at alllllllll....

I was schedueled to check out on Friday....but I was to work that night.....now that didn't sound right to me at all. I made a few phone calls, very inconvenient back-and-forthy shit. The higher up who booked the place for me only booked it till Friday, when he was supposed to till Saturday. When I call the dick he said he didn't get a call to extend my stay, and by this time I had about one hour before new guests were checking in.

After some shit with the woman at the front desk, I was able to get to stay.....but with a small detail included. I had to relocate to a smaller room, at a higher rate. Plus since the 'higher up' is a busy guy, he was on the road and was in no position to help me. I'd have to book the room of my own accord, charge it to my checking account and pray that Toys R' Us would reimburse me. That was a big fat inconvenience that I was not able to afford. I had a talk with the store manager in Annapolis (she was quite sympathetic with me BTW), and after some deliberation I decided that all this stress to stay one night was not fucking worth it at fucking all.

I checked out, left that hell behind, and will have a fucking talk with my managers today to see if I can't have anything done about this shit. It is pretty fucking stupid when there is ONLY ONE PERSON who can help me, and my FUCKING LUCK that he is too busy when it is too late. It is downright shit, I was stupid to think this was a good opportunity to make decent pay. The lady at the hotel couldn't help me because she needed the 'higher up's fax, and the 'higher up' wasn't availiable. My managers couldn't help me because they don't know anything about this. I had to, for once, think about myself.

So here is hoping things turn out today...

Okaayyy now that's out of the way, I got home safely. With little sleep too. I slept a whole 13 hours this morning, might be why I am still up...But I decided to hang out with a few of my friends at the mall. (Stereotypical Hang-Out FTW) I feel better for it, because I found out something AWESOME! As some of you all know, I am a HUGE Death Note fanboy. HUUUUGGEEE I SAY! It seems that this week the Death Note live action movie is showing in select theaters. My closest theater is one of them!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought a pre-sale ticket at the mall for the Wednesday showing! I'M SO STOKED. Sadly none of my friends will be joining me, as they are rather poor and I'm a cheapskate. But ehhhh, it starts alittle bit after I work. I wouldn't be able to take them if I wanted.

Which allllssooooooo reminds me, the Saturday before I left I got to attend this mini anime convention at my local library =O! Twas very neat, not very much to do there. But it was nice to be out and about around people who share the same interests as me. Also being the procrastinator I am, I threw on a costume at the last minute. I was Phoenix Wright! [link]
But yeah, I don't think people knew who I was, at least there. My hair wasn't very functional that day either, so the spikeyness wasn't that well either. But once I bellowed my mighty "OBJECTION!" during the costume parade, I think I caught the attention of a few of the people there.

Plus I was caught off guard by the fact that a friend whom I haven't seen in about.....ummm....eight years, was at the convention. I feel bad for not immediatly recognizing her, but she apparently spotted me out of the crowd rather easily. I guess I'm easily recognizable, even when I'm wearing a navy blue suit and reddish-pink tie XD! But yeah, she has an account here. http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18248874/ Fri, 09 May 2008 21:13:40 PDT
Okay maybe a little bit.

The good news...I HAZ A SCANNIR!!!!!!!!!! Well more like a printer/scanner/fax/copier thing. Working at Toys R' Us has a good points. Got a pretty damn nice 100-some dollar machine, for twenty bucks! The bitch works pretty fast too. Sadly my pictures require heavy editing via Photoshop. Since my blond haired characters turn out brownish....*shrugs* I'll live.

I have some decent art to show ya all.

The bad news isn't really bad news persay. More like a....hmmmm. Toys R' Us has bad points. I get to go on a little work related fiasco. My manager volunteered me to leave two hours from my home, and work in Annapolis (in Maryland) for about a weeks time. That sucks, being away from my comfort zone. I get to sleep in a semi decent hotel in that time at least. Maybe I'll have some privacy. The work is over-night stocking and shit. None of that sentence do I approve. Stocking is gay, so is overnight. That means eight hours without a break. That means loss of sleep. That means two more dollars an hour. *broken smile*

I guess the breaking thing about it is that I have to be......

*here comes the EMO!*

.....away from Cari and my family. I won't get to hear from them at all if my luck works out the way it always does. I have phone cards though in the case that I have decent phone access. So I'll try to keep in touch. Plus, I'll get back to drawing some more. I've been working on designs and such. So.....ahem...."Prepare Your Self!".

*Bricked for BRAWL meme*

Also, no update next week. Like anybody cares. XD

So that's it. I'll miss you all, seeya in a little over a week.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18110075/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/18110075/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:50:44 PDT
Yeah, that is my life in a nutshell.

Okay it isn't that drastic, but over-exaggeration keeps you interested. It does seem like I can't be in a good mood for long at times though.

*Here comes the EMO!*

My scanner is broken......as in not working......suffering from malfunction.......not operable......bitten the dust.....so on and so forth....which pisses me off to hell and back.

.....Then I started to laugh my ass off!

Because it is so typical. I should half expect these things to break down on me. Mainly because the home computer is in my wicked half-brothers ' play' room. The kid uses the computer more than me, and the little jerk is barely four. The best part is that when this stuff happens, I catch the blame for it from the entire house it seems... not cool.

It isn't that the scanner just broke though...it happens on the anniversary of the greatest day ever!

Four years ago, to this day....I was initiated in the mens-club-of-awesome-foreign-relations. (In other words: *blushbunnyc3 told me she 'liked' me) So yeah, being the overly-emotional twat I am, I jumped for joy that I was given a chance to be someone for somebody. And needless to say, I think I've been a pretty kickass dude about it all!

Being super-negative about alot of things doesn't help. But having hope for the future overrides it all. I seriously cannot believe the things she and I have accomplished over the past years. An 'online relationship' that morphed into a 'long-distance relationship' that melded into a 'life-long commitment'. She was my crush for months, then for years she was my girlfriend, and now she is my bride-to-be!

And after the awkward 'moving-me-up-to-Canada' phase, we can be like totally married and stuff. LIKE TOTALLY!

*ahem*

So yeah, I don't have any new and interesting art to post commemorating this momentous occasion. I had plans to update this page tonight, but that will have to wait I guess. *heavy sigh* Oh well.....life goes on I suppose. I could easily afford a new scanner.

But I'm notoriously a cheap bastard.

I hate to spend too much money at one time. It just isn't my thing. There are only two things that I have been willing to spend ass loads of money on: Cari and my Car. Cari for obvious reasons, and my car because it loves me to love it. I omit myself from that list because I feel, I don't deserve to spend alot of money for myself. I'm making money to satisfy my 'needs': food, gas, shelter, insurace. And the only 'want' I really feel good about fulfilling: Cari. 'You can't buy happiness.' Comes to mind alot really. But I just feel good spending money on her. Just look at the rock on her finger!

One of the most expensive things I've ever purchased, made even more expensive due to an untimely speeding ticket.

But yeaahhhhh......

I'm getting sleepy, so it is time for me to depart.

So in closing, life sucks without her. It really does! We have come such a long way from these four years. I have an unbreakable bond, an everlasting friendship.....I have true happiness. That is all I've ever wanted. Cari has given me so much love and support, and I hope to do the same always and forever!

I'm so glad that we found each other, because I can't imagine my life without you Cari! And I can only hope to fulfill your wish for our fifth year, because I am long over due for a spring break in Canada XD!!! Thanks for everything!!!! I love and miss you with every fiber of my being....

Goodnight y'all!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/17919732/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/17919732/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:21:55 PDT
So here is to the new WAGI-BLOG!.......

*Dramatic Music Plays*

I'd like to start off by saying thanks to *littletiger488, *KuroHisakata, and of course *blushbunnyc3 for the comments on my last big posting. I got alittle over-emotional and it is nice to see that people listen and care. It is great to have friends yanno? Thanks again.

Now with the way things stand in my life, and lack of access to the house computer, updates might be greatly gapped. As everyone isn't used to it already. *rolls eyes* I'm a procrastinator of all things. "I can take care of it later..." seems to be one of my catchphrases these days. But whatever, I'll write when I have something interesting to rant about.

Things at home aren't so bad, which is a change of pace from updates in the last few years. I get along with my stepfather quite swimmingly now, especially now he sees what a bitch my sister is. (I'll save that for another day though) In advance I'd like to apologize for my use of expletives, but a couple of curses here and there shouldn't hurt your eyes. You're using the internet, I'm sure you all have seen worse.

Work is slow and bore-inducing, I can see a definitive dip in the economy from my stand point. I'm still a ' Product Knowledge Expert' and 'Sales Associate' at the sorta-local Toys R' Us. Still working in the 'Consumer Electronics' section as well, so I'm the 'Video Game Guy'. Sales suck right now....though gaming sites beg to differ. Since the best game of all time sold well over a couple million copies, I'm talking about Smash Brothers Brawl for the Wii of course.

Speaking of which, IT IS THE BEST GAME EVAR! DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!

Gaming wise, I'm currently running a second play-through on FF7: Crisis Core. I missed out on alot of missions and such, so it warrants another chance to wow me. And of course I'm slowly treading my way to completing Brawl...I've clocked in about 120 hours of power/playtime since March 9th. It is pretty much Nintendo Branded Heroin. I've got all the main unlocks out of the way. All characters and stages, all CD's: and I'm missing about 100 stickers and 80 some trophies. Plus I'm missing quite a few challenges...I'll be playing it till the end of time it seems O-o.....

Artwise.....I'm a bawdy little monkey..........I've actually got things to post here, which may happen soon. Also I'm going to start purging my gallery, sorting the crap from the actually decent. I'll need some freetime before I can tackle such feats though....dot....dot............

Plus I need to some time concoct a new Profile picture and such......

I'm so far behind, but I'm trying to rid myself of bad habits.....

Also, as a time saver and whatnot....I've had the idea to do an Audio/Video blog of some sort to compensate for a lack of things to type here. If anybody gives a damn, feedback is appreciated. I might try some new things to keep it entertaining...that and I like talking more than using a keyboard.

I've got tomorrow planned, so I'll stop here for now. Maybe there will be a picture update in the future, or something. I'm sure boredom will set in sooner or later. *shrugs* Laterz.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/17518292/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/17518292/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:01:33 PDT
It started a few hours ago, I got emotional over a video game of all things. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 to be exact. Okay so it isn't the game I got emotional about as much as it served as a catalyst for feelings that I wanted to express. I'm at a point in the game where the main hero, Zack, is stuck waiting for his next job to start. He is a soldier that works for a military corporation.....err....look it up if you haven't played it. Well I was doing some sidequests, and I got to a point that hit me real hard. If you played the original FF7, you know who Aerith is. You know of her tragic heroism, you should know of her first love as Zack.

I'm at a point where you spend time with her, and it is the last moments you have before Zack goes off.....and never sees her again. I finished the side quests involving their interaction, and I don't want to leave. It....brought back memories. As many of you know I recently asked Cari, *blushbunnyc3 , to be my wife. And it was little over a month ago that she left for her home in Canada.

As Zack stands there next to Aerith....I am reminded of the many times at various airports, where I wanted more time to say goodbye to Cari. I wanted so much time. Experiencing both sides of the spectrum twice now, her going and me going. It is harder with each passing moment. It was only a few weeks ago, I had Cari in my arms. I could see here right infront of me, reacting to my gestures of over-kindness. I took her out on dates, we went shopping, we took the scenic route to just get away from the stress, we shared a life together. For two whole weeks I was the happiest man alive! I had everything I ever wanted!!

I wanted nothing more than to make Cari happy, and I hope I did my job well. Sadly time isn't an element that decides to work for me, rather it flys by at a most unfair rate. I HATE saying goodbye. I hate having to lose happiness.....I hate my normal life. I absolutely hate this place I live, the place I work, and my status in life. I'm willing to throw it all away! I don't want to live here anymore. I want my fiance back, damnit all!....I thought I took the last 'goodbye' rather well, but it took this damned long to hit me. I should be asleep....but I can't. ;_;

Alas.....with patience comes prosperity I suppose. Too bad I'm incredibly impatient. It shouldn't be too much longer that I can get out of my crap job, start a better life, move up financially and get the hell out of America. I just want to see Cari again! That is all I need to be happy. I would give everything away, for a chance to even hold her hand again......anybody who is in love should feel the same way! Everybody, cherish the ones you love the most. Don't take any moment for granted...

And now it is incredibly late....I may get like three hours of sleep. But I feel it is worth getting my emotions out on here. Otherwise I wouldn't sleep at all. Cari, when you read this, please know that I am doing what I will to get by. Once I get all my prior engagements out of the way (my car for one), I will do whatever I can to make the money I need! I want to see you again, and I hope and pray that the next time we meet....there won't be a 'see you later'....I want to be there, and stay there forever!

I love you Cari!! More than anybody, more than anything...You are the most important part of my life, and I cannot wait to see you again!!

Goodnight and sweet dreams everyone!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/12784249/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/12784249/ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:29:41 PDT
I'd like to say 'I'm not dead yet', but I might be fibbing indirectly again. I have some art that still needs posting, and I have been too swamped or preoccupied to do anything about it for some strange reason. Couple that in with the PS2 I just bought a few weeks ago and my recent obsession with a certain Final Fantasy...... *coughcough'XII'coughcough* .....I might as well as be good as dead and such!

Okay that's pushing it a little. But I really have been neglecting my hobbies, and there is something that needs to be done about that. Perhaps it is the constant stress at home and work that just pushes me down. Or maybe I'm too preoccupied with one thing that I cannot focus on multiple projects at a time.....plus power leveling on Final Fantasy XII doesn't help.

But if anything......I don't see myself buying any NEW games for a while.....till my birthday atleast, since I have FINALLY BEATEN all the games I have missed in the past year and a half since my old PS2 died......yeah.....sadly it was one game, Kingdom Hearts II. Getting through FFXII will be murder, but I'm willing to bet it wont take me long. But enough about games: I still owe some of my friends trades......and to those people I really apologize!!! I've been quite careless, and that is something I do not pride myself over ;_;....

Blast me and my habitual putting off of things that need to be done. On the plus side though, I'm nearing an end to my job search. I've found a few nice places I need to put apps in. ToysRUs really hasnt been paying the bills recently. Plus they keep on taunting me with a raise, but I'm not sure it is completely worth the wait. So yeaaahhhh.....

THis isn't another "YAYYYY I'M BACK!" post for once, cuz I ain't so sure myself. But to let you guys know I'm still alive and I care.

Anddddd futhermore......on this coming evening of April the 30th, 2007, at around 10 and 11PM will be the official time of me and the love of my life's THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! SO MUCH LOVE TO CARI FOR EVERYTHING SHE HAS DONE AND EVERYTHING WE WILL SHARE IN THE FUTURE AND BECAUSE I LOVE HER AND STOOF CUZ SHE IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL AND CARES FOR ME AND IM NOT WORHTY BUT DONT ASK WHY THIS IS IN ALL CAPS AND NO PUNCTUATION BECAUSE I HAVE TYPING PROBLEMS......*faints* I love you baby! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/12111896/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/12111896/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:34:35 PST
I'd come up with an excuse behind my disappearance, but I'll just say it involves the words 'Toys' and 'Us'......work sucks <<;...

But yeah, things around home have been slow and such. And art has been slower, I need to finish up the trades I promised.

is inked. I may post it soon.
is 'in the works'....
and hasn't been started yet <<;...

But yeah.....good news though. I'm starting a new side project!! A Sonic fan comic of sorts really. It was pretty random how I came about it. But I've been in the middle of some creative decisions in 'Redrald', and certain things havnt been going as well as others. At this point 'Redrald' might get ANOTHER re-write.

So yeah....thats all I have to report for now. I'm posting the first page in the sonic comic tonight. Zane out!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11547220/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11547220/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:26:54 PST
Sorry if things have been alittle slow. Work has been off and on bleh for me at ToysRUs. I swear if I have to wake up at 5:00am for inventory and get sent home before I am schedueled to leave again....ummm I'll.....ummm (empty threat)....SO HOW ABOUT THAT LOCAL SPORTS TEAM!!! *scratches head*

But yeah, I'm trying to pick things back up again, hopefully get some deserved comments outta the way and post some more backlogged arts. Overall moral is good, I miss Cari alot as usual. So till next time true believers. Peace, catch you all on the flip side! Zane Out!


Trade For > 30% Done <
SCOURGE THE FAKER: Sketched out and ready to ink!
Trade For > 1% Done <
CONFIRMING REQUEST INFORMATION!
Trade For > 0% Done <
PAUL AND HIS LONGSWORD: In limbo till I finish my other trades.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11463676/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11463676/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:17:12 PST
IT'S THE MOTHER EFFIN' APOCALYPSE.... (is that how it's spelled o-o)

But ummmm yeaahhhhh....I'll keep this one short, promise mmk?

I have tomarrow off, and I REALLY don't know what to do. I need to catch up with my art really really badly. So the idea came to me.....is there anybody out who is interested in a trade of sorts. Nothing too big, but just enough to get me back in the swing of things.

If anyone cares, reply here, or just note me.

: Now that I have some activity on the page and interaction with some people again, I'm really starting to find my place here again. Although I've only been back in the game less than a week, I would like say a few things.

THANKS SO MUCH YOU GUYS!!!!! I really appreciate the nice comments, the large amount of favorites, and just the friendly atmosphere of it all. You guys all rock! Plus I've gotten a healthy amount of trades from such awesome artists as well!!!! I feel so welcomed again! Something I needed especially how much shit I've been through this past year.

THANKS TO MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS!!!!
AND SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO THE LOVELY FOR BEING THE BEST GIRLFRIEND A MAN COULD HAVE!!!!!!
YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!


Trade For > 100% Done <
WANDA READY FOR ACTION: Drawn, inked, and posted!
Trade For > 10% Done <
SCOURGE THE FAKER: Conceptual and Practice sketches in progress!
Trade For > 0% Done <
AWAITING REQUEST INFORMATION!
Trade For > 0% Done <
PAUL AND HIS LONGSWORD: Request information recieved, waiting till other ties done to start!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11439447/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/11439447/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:49:50 PST
What?
......
..............

No DON'T LEAVE. I'M SERIOUS THIS TIME.....so I've cried wolf alot about coming back. But some serious shit has gotten in my way as of late, this past year has garnered some of the best and worst moments in my life. And it has been in the past month or so that I've been piecing my life back together.

(side note: I need to stop starting my sentences with AND)

With random circumstances getting my way:
-Being employed at Toys R Us with little to no benefits
-Having to deal with my Car Insurance and Rent payments
-The suicide of one of my close friends
-The constant nagging and bitching from my step father
-Other 'unamable' blargheyness

Plus, I've been completely neglecting my talents! I need to draw more...alot more. Call it my New Years Resolution. Last year I did a few key drawings here and there, but nothing of merit really. I only got my best stuff done during my trip in Canada (to see ) Which I've yet to post.

So now I need to heed the call, and work alittle bit harder for a better year artistically. I did get something good done though. About 40 pages of comic book script done for my "Redrald" series. Hopefully when I finish the entire first act I can put it in action.

Anywho, this year will be full of change for me:
-I will be leaving my dead end job for something alittle free'er with better pay
-I will try my best to keep up this page
-I will draw more MORE MORE!!!!! (I like exclamation points, so what? Wanna fight about it)
-Plus I need to overcome some personal problems
-And start my big process of getting out of my house

Sorry for all the procrastination guys. I'm back! Also, my gal called me out on a tag for her journal. So I'm supposed to come out with six semi-unknown facts about myself for all the world to see! Here we go:

1) I am a HUGE fan of all the 'ROCKY' movies! So much so I could have a marathon of the same one all day, hell I watched 'ROCKY IV' three times today!

2) I hate it when people over/mis-use the term 'emo'. It loosly means 'to be charged with emotion'. Yet people use it in such derogatory and stereotypical ways. It's alittle sickning to hear it used by people who don't know what it means. Plus the way people label it on certain styles of music. Hell technically ALL MUSIC IS EMO, or atleast all GOOD music is. I'm emo, you're emo, face it people we are all emo in some way.

3) Even though I've drawn inspiration from Japanese anime artistically, I really hate it when my work is compared to anime. I'd like it if people didn't assume I copied my poses from some manga, or that my designs look like some other anime. If I had to be compared to designs in some way, my stuff is more akin to Tetsuya Nomura's work from many his SquareEnix games. Yeah he's Japanese, and it is a Japanese game company. But does the art for most of the games they make and he designs look anything like anime? NO....now I'd appreciate it if someone in my family DIDN'T mistake Zane for Yu-Gi-Oh!

4) I love comic books, especially Marvel comics. I'm currently reading into alot of IronMan stuff at the moment.

5) Boxers, not Briefs!

6) If the ORIGINAL Power Rangers was still on TV, I'd watch it. What? MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS WAS THE SHIT!!!!!

And well there ya go! Hopefully you survived that wall of text. It was fun geting all that info out. Now here's to finer days here on DeviantArt....what?....I'M SERIOUS!

Catch ya' all on the flipside, Zane OUT!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/6329294/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/6329294/ Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:58:32 PDT
Well, well, well.....it's been a while since I put a worth while journal. But yeah, if you've been paying attention to my girlfriend and I's journals, she left August the 2nd to come down to see me for two weeks. And oh what a 2 weeks it was ^_^! Altho the trip was cut short thanks to the plane crash in Toronto. When she arrived at Toronto on the 2nd to make her connection in Baltimore she was stuck there ;-;!! All the flights were apparently cancelled that day and she was forced to stay the night there >
After we left, I was needless to say speechless and upset. I hadn't heard from her all day and we just found that wasn't coming home that day. I didn't know what to think! I was so worried for her cuz I know a thousand things must be going thru her mind right now, and I worried if she could handle the pressures. On our home way she finnally called.....she told me what was goin on. And I tried to help her, I was obviously in no shape to handle the situation -_-.....both of us were upset. About 20 minutes of talking we got cutoff. And I couldnt call her back cuz she was on a payphone, and I was on a cell phone. I hoped she would call back......but no dice. So I called her Dad. He and I kept in touch that day, sharing updates and such. Later that night Cari called again, we actually stayed on the phone for a bit. I tried to keep a better head about the situation, needing to be the voice of reason.

I stayed up ALL night just in case she called me. She tried at about 2 am or so, and asked me to call her back using the payphones return number. BUT IT WOULDNT LET ME CONNECT!!!!!!!!!!! >
It was about 10am or so that she called me back and she told me that she had everything straightened out finnally! She got a new ticket, found her bag and such, and she was ready to come home finnally!! I was floored, sure I felt like shit, but floored nonetheless! And so we made our way to Baltimore again. We arrived like a good 40 minutes before she did. Boy was I happy to see her again!! Poor girl looked so tired, I'm proud of her tho. She went thru one of the many bad airline crisis' , and got out safely. So after waiting like a half an hour for her bag. We finnaly left. I bet she was glad to leave the airports and planes. We got home, and I showed her around my very small but slightly humble abode <<;;...after getting unpacked and such.....uhhh....what did we do?....We ate supper I know that much....and we watched movies I think XD;

That next morning we woke up, and I showed her some crap on my computer: music videos, and how I use Photoshop and such. But then out of the blue John asked if we could go to HersheyPark. We had planned to go sometime this week but I didn't expect John to ask us like that. We agreed. The trip there was shortened slightly too, thanks to an idea that would last the entire time Cari was here. I brought a sketchbook along for somethin to do on the road. We played a game of Dots on the way there, one in which she royally owned me. Then to spite me even further she drew her character Bullseye in my book, then I replied with a drawing of mah own (which became a nice distraction on road trips considering everything good ai like half and hour away or more). We'd take turns drawing characters making comments on each other and it turned into a quaint little comic of sorts. But I'm getting side track... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/6163167/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/6163167/ Sun, 07 Aug 2005 21:42:08 PDT

PS-Cari eating pizza behind me says hi! ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5938426/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5938426/ Fri, 15 Jul 2005 01:04:55 PDT
Some people may have noticed this (IE: friends I'v spent the night with) Like my friend Samuel. and my best friend William. I'd like to appologize for my strangness. If anything stupid and out of character for me comes out of my mouth, try to assume it's just the medication working and I'm not being serious. I hate being me. Plus for some odd reason.......I'v only been eating one meal a day.....

I dunno why this is. I'm hungry but when I go to find something to eat my brain tells me otherwise and I jus don't eat. The only time I do eat now is when my mother makes dinner, and I have a dessert afterward. But thats the only full meal I eat now. I don't know how to fix my eating habits, and I think forcing my self to eat will make me sick.

Bad news indeed and I hope I can fix myself soon -_-......

On the other hand tho I can't wait till August! My girlfriend Cari is coming down for 2 weeks!!!! ^_^ I can't wait to see my sweetie again!!!! We have so many things planned as well. Going to my best
friends birthday party, goin to the zoo, taking a day to go to Hersheypark, take her to see my friends, catch a flick or two, get our pics taken by a photo studio, and we are going to take a bus to Ohio to see our friend Jen. It should be much fun indeed! Can't wait to see you again hun!

But yeah....that's it for today. I'll try to finish something tomarrow to post. Catch y'all on the flip side!

~Zane Out

Random Facts:
Now Reading- 10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Graduated
Now Watching- Scryed
Now Playing- StarFox:Assault-Gold(Hard) Difficulty
Drinking- Water
Eating- Nothing
Listening To-Sum41: Still Waiting
Currently- In my boxers wanting to sleep
Wishes- He had a cup of coffee
Birthday- August 9th

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5928189/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5928189/ Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:13:44 PDT
Seriously tho, the summer has been VERY slow so far.......I have seen some good movies tho (StarWars, BatmanBegins, LandOfTheDead) hung out with buds, played way too many games, havn't drawn ANYTHING worth while....I'm getting rusty. Most of the transgressions have contributed to my "wanting to leave DA".....but after some thought I decided to stay. I wanna be able to show the world what I can do (like the world cares)

......I may just be tired and talking out my ass....which I think I am XD;..........I'll post soemthing tonight. Maybe get a random comment or two, and go to sleep. Buh Byes. ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5497310/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5497310/ Sun, 29 May 2005 22:00:29 PDT Mood: W00t! Excitedlike!
Listening to: The Repliforce-"She is Dizzy"
Reading: Robotech Battlecry
Watching: Kill Bill Vol.1 (ON MY DAMN NEW SPIFFIN PSP!!!!)

WHOLY FUCK!!!! First off this is quite a surprise.....I got a weeks free subscription to DA!!!! I dunno how the hell it happened.....but I was apparently "chosen" for it. But ah what the hell! I'M EXCITED REGARDLESS!!

In complete contrast to my last journal, I'm doing quite better. My emotional distress is practically gone, I guess my horomone probs are balancing out or something. But yeah, if you've been keeping up w/ my last journal then you should know that I am now an official high school graduate! OMFG I'm so amped now.......now I have complete freedom to what I want to do with my life. First comes first tho.....I need to learn how to drive, and get a new job. Once thats all done with then I'll be free.

My graduation was yesterday and went damn smoothly. This past week I had to go to grad practices though.....took a while to find the place they were holding the graduation. But yeah, I felt so damn great yesterday. It felt so good to know that after 13 years of hard work, it's all over with. And it is time to move on to bigger and better things!! I heard some nice speeches from the valedictorians, our principle and so forth. Then the senior choir sang some nice songs. Then the 45 minutes of waiting began when they were calling names for diplomas......considering my last name starts w/ a "W" and there were 283 grads, I was waiting a while......

But hearing my name called, getting my diploma, hearing friends and family scream my name as I walked on......it felt so liberating and I was damn proud to be me. After getting my diploma I was greeted by some of my teachers. Mrs. Englebright my art teacher gave me a hug, I shook hands with my favorite substitute teacher, and the shop teacher whom I hadn't one class with greeted me as well. I was quite sweet.....after all the hoopla trying to find my family amongst the madness, my aunt and father found me ( they came all the way from Pennsylvania ) and gave me big hugs. My aunt ( who called me her fave nephew ) took pics of me in my robe and hat and such. My dad was pretty proud as well ^^! Then he gave me a damn nice present......$200 dollars!!!!

Afterwards I found my mom, stepdad and grandmother. They were even more proud. I met with some of my friends too. It was really nice. And when we got home my mom held a party in my honor. We had cake and rootbeer floats and such. Then I had presents to open. My grandmother got me a graduation bobble head with a pic of me on its face XD, a coffee mug, and a grad plushie happy face and $50. I got a card from my step-grandparents sent me $50 as well. Then I got presents from my mom. A nice card, a graduation bear plushie, a book on how to drive (go figure), and something I sure as hell didn't expect........A PSP!!!!! I GOT A PLAYSTATION PORTABLE! (dies of the handheld godliness) I felt like a giddy 8 year old with a new toy......a new toy that has wireless wifi play, watchable movies, mp3 playability, and some damn sweet games!

I havn't let the thing out of my sight since I opened it. It's rather sad << ......but I don't give a damn!! I'M THE FIRST GUY I KNOW THAT HAS ONE!!!! I'D BE THE COOLEST GUY AT SCHOOL..............if I still went .......but ah I'm ranting.. I just wanted to brag for a second.

And while no one will probably read this.....I wanted to thank all the people in this world who have influenced me to get this far:: Mom and Dad for bringing me in this world and teaching my right ( mostly Mom ) ;; Two of the best teachers ever- Mrs. Englebright and Ms. Messersmith ;; all of my friends ( Sam, Mike, Anthony, David, Jamie, Crystal, Brandon, Marcus, Alex, Jeanna, Deanna, Kaylin, and William just to name a few over the years ) ;; to anybody I may have forgotten at this time ;; and to my loving, caring girlfriend Cari ( without you, I don't think I'd be here today, thank you my love )

THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S.-My scanner died today ;~;....which really sux.....the light in it blew up and now I need to buy a new one -_-;

P.P.S.- Catch ya on the flipside true believers!!<... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5358598/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5358598/ Sat, 14 May 2005 18:57:20 PDT _
This whole month has been quite awkward, quite indeed. My horomone problems have been causing some recent moodyness and such......It's like one day I'm happy, then the next I'm royally pissed off, the next I'm manically depressed -_-......I'v tried to hide it, but mostly to no avail. I always came out screaming or crying.....or whatever......sometimes taking out on my friends. I feel really bad, and really tired. Truthfully I havn't had a decent days sleep all month. Stupid things in the middle of the night have kept me awake, I just can't find a way to sleep. Plus I have lost my appetite. At the beggining of the month Seniors at my High School werent allowed to charge for meals (something to do with not having any bills before graduation) but the thing is no matter how starved I am...I have the money to pay for it.......but I'm not hungry either.....I can't really bring my self to eat........one day this week all I had was a sandwich, and some curly fries!

I guess most food just makes me sick or something. Plus for some strange reason, I'm starting to be REALLY annoyed by the people around me. I'v been seeing stupid faults in my friends that piss me off so much. My family is really getting on my nerves. My sister is a whiney bitch, my stepdad is a complete smartass with no disregard to my feeling, and my baby brother will stop at nothing to get into my room and tear shit up! GOD I JUST WANNA GET AWAY FROM IT ALL!!!! I'v been feeling sick....nervous..........my leg shakes sporadically alot now. My hands are very shakey and such. I'm just generally fucked up.

And to top it all off, I'm afraid of graduation. I have five days left with my friends.......then I dunno what to do....Something between me and a friend started earlier this week as well......and although it's worked out.....it didn't help my situation very much....

So far the only good thing to happen this month was last nights art show.....I guess......I had 7 entries in the show....which was pretty damn cool......and I got 3rd place in the advanced art category, and 3rd place for best in show. Sure it isn't 1st place. But I guess I'm satisfied.....

All in all......this month has been rough, and I don't see it getting better at all.......all I can do is grin and bear it I guess. (is pissed right now cuz the baby is annoying him ALOT) Catch ya'all on the flip side.

~ Random Facts ~
> Reading-Robotech: BattleCry
> Playing-Tales of Symphonia
> Drawing-2 pictures, 2 requests, and Page 2 of my comic
> I need- A hug
> I want- To get the hell out of West Virginia!
> I have- To get a new job.....

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5233943/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/5233943/ Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:11:15 PDT
1-Its the end of the month duh!
2-Its spring
3-I have 15 more school days left till graduation
4-And theres something else............its in the back of my head!......damn I got nothing..........

But anywho........this has been an alright art month. Got 7 pieces done, 2 of which are at my school and 5 I get to submit tonight. And they are a doozy too! I guess XD!!!

Moving on........I guess thats it for now.........catch ya on the......OH WAIT!!!!!!!

.........
....................
................................I REMEMBER NOW!

Today is the 1 year anniversary of me and my beloved girlfriend . WOOT FOR US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it has been 1 year already.......it's gone by so fast. But we sure have shared alot of great memories. And I feel so en-debted to her........without her I wouldnt be half the man I am today.

I owe so much to her, and only hope that I have been the best possible boyfriend I can be. Because she deserves only the best! And I hope I can continue to be with this guardian angle for the rest of my life....I'v no idea where I'd be without her........I love you so much hun! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RandomFacts-
Currently Reading- Robotech:BattleCry
Currently Playing- Tales of Symphonia
Listening to- GoGreenRangerGo!
Needs-Sleep
Drinking-Coffee ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/4738133/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/4738133/ Sat, 05 Mar 2005 21:05:22 PST ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/4681980/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/4681980/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:13:43 PST ....but yeah I have my reasons......

30% Is because of work
40% Is because of school
15% Is because of personal problems
another 10% Is because of my stepdad not letting me online
and the last 5% is just because I'm lazy

I just wanted to post here to tell you all I'm still alive and that soon (very soon I hope) Ill be back with a slew of new art to shat on this crappy gallery of mine.


*EDIT Febuary 28th 2005-Now that I have some goddamn free time I want to elaborate on my long absence*

Well let's start on my work. It seems that the months of October thru December is our BUSY season.....I guess people love to come to Hedgesville to see the Wintry scenery (hey what can I say, when it snows here it actually makes my small town look good!) But yeah.....on to my excuse. You see we are very short staffed here at the resort I work at....and even tho I supposedly work Part-Time, I'v been working 5-day weeks and have been finding myself with very little free time. This in return has left me unwieldingly tired. I have been under-slept most of the season. And the days I have been off I had used to catch up with my sleep. This also interfered with my other reason for not being online.....

.....High School......I have been in danger of failing a MUCH NEEDED class, Advanced Human Anatomy. I cannot drop the class becuz I need it to graduate. So along with that my sleep-deprived work nights did not give me the general balance of rest and time I needed to study >
That includes sleep, studying, honing my art skills, and getting online. Back to the topic at hand......

I NEEDED a vacation...and as many as you may know I got to spend two magical weeks in Canada with my loving girlfriend on Christmas
(more on that in a future journal) After that I needed to buckle down and get my head on straight. I studied my ass off because my semester exams were the week after the vacation!!!!! My that was......ahem....fun?? But I dont wanna bore ya with the exam details. I'll get to the end of it all.........I passed all of them thankfully......and I borderlined my Anatomy class with a D.....sure it isnt an A, but hell if it gets me a passing grade I'm stoked. So when report cards came out I freaked, only to find out I was safe. I passed all my classes for the first semester.

And now that work has dummed down as well, I can finally rest well.....but then my third reason for not being on came about!

I have been suffering a personal problem thats been assaulting me since December (Cari knows all about it..........thank god I can still
make time for her) But yeah, since January, I'v been put on pills to help me with the problem -_-.....Then the doctor thought that it had to deal with another problem I have.....I have been diagnosed with Kallmanns Syndrome, it's just a fancy name for delayed puburty. And if I can correct the problem I'll be able to evade growing problems in the future >
Thats why I need the testosterone.....it will jump start my body to grow more, and change me physically in the process.....What kind of changes you ask? Well, I will apparently grow up to 6 inches taller , I will grow facial hair, my voice will get slightly deeper <<, and I will burn body fat and gain muscle......it's going to be a weird 6 months once I start the treatment.....

But yeah.....there ya go.........you now know the mystery that is me .........

Sorry I didn't elaborate sooner, I had things to catch up on. On to better things, starting this weekend I will post my latest set of art. So I hope all you fans (all 2 of you) will be satisfied !!!!! Now if you'll excuse me.........I need sleep.......Zane out!! ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3938665/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3938665/ Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:10:08 PST
And this ones a doozy!
( Compliments of )

full name:: Brandon R. "Wagi'
Height:: 6'2"
Natural hair colour:: Dark Brown
Eye colour:: Blue
Number of siblings:: 4
Glasses/contacts?:: Yup Yup
Piercings:: Nopers
Tattoos:: Not ever
Braces?:: Don't need em'

FAVOURITE
Colour:: (in order) 1-Blue 2-Red 3-Gold 4-Black
Band:: Hmmm.....it's a Tie between "The Offspring" and "The Repliforce"
Song:: Way too many to count.........but if HAD to choose one...."Bohemian Rhapsody"
Video game:: Megaman, Star Ocean, and Metal Gear Solid
TV show:: Family Guy.....and Full Metal Alchemist
Movie:: Robin Hood Men in Tights
Book:: The Andalite Chronicles by K.A. Applegate.....I know it's kinda old, but I love it all the same.
Food:: Do I have to choose?
Game on a cell phone:: If I had one......I'd have to have Tetris
Scent:: I don't have a sense of smell
Animal:: Hedgehogs, Bunnies and Cats
Comic book:: Sonic, Megaman NT Warrior (technically a manga, but screw all you haters!)
Cereal:: I dunno........I usually skip breakfast..
Website:: [link]
Cartoon:: See "TV Shows"
Celeb(s): Hideo Kojima (FAMOUS videogame creator)

DO YOU
Play an instrument?:: "Air" Guitar XD
Watch TV more than 60 hours a week?:: I barely get 5 to 10 hours....
Like to sing?:: Yeah....when no ones listening XD
Have a job?:: I'm a busboy at a fancy restaurant
Have a cell phone?:: Nah
Like to play sports?:: Nope
Have a boyfriend/girlfriend?:: Well......YA THINK!!!!!!!!!!
Live somewhere NOT in the united states?:: I'm in West Virginia, that qualifies as USA!
Have more than 5 TVs in your house?:: Nope
Have any special talents/skills?:: Look at my gallery!
Excercise daily?:: Yeah, basically taking walks...
Like school?:: Yeah, schools great!

CAN YOU
Sing the alphabet backwards?:: Hello....I'm an IDIOT! OF COURSE NOT! XD
Stand on your tip toes without wearing shoes?:: Yeah
Speak any other languages?:: Pig Latin count?
Go a day without food?:: Yuppers
Stay up for more than 24 hours?:: 60 some hours is my record....
Read music, not just tabs?:: Uhhhh...no
Roll your tongue?:: Yeah
Eat a whole pizza?:: If I'm really starving....

HAVE YOU EVER
Snuck out of the house?:: What's there to sneak out for?
Cried to get out of trouble?:: No
Gotten lost in your city?:: I DONT LIVE IN A CITY!
Seen a shooting star?:: Yeah...and every wish I made has come true....
Been to any other countries?:: Soon.....I'll be in Canada! MWHAHAH!
Had a serious surgery?:: Nope
Stolen something important to someone else?:: I'm not an ass....
Solved a rubiks cube?:: Yeah.....once, only once.....
Gone out in public in your pajamas?:: More like boxers, but yeah........
Cried over a girl?:: Well yeah......I'm not an emotionless bastard!
kissed a stranger?:: Hell no!
Hugged a random stranger?:: I'm not a huggle-whore either!
Been in a fist fight?:: With my brother...
Been arrested?:: Fuck no!
Done drugs?:: FUCK NO!!!!!!!
Had alcohol?:: FUCK..........er.....yeah, but not willingly > Laughed and had milk come out of your nose?:: Try it with Root Beer XD!!!!
Pushed all the buttons on an elevator?:: Nah
Gone to school only to find you had the day off because of a holiday/etc?:: Ehhhh.....nah
Swore at your parents?:: I'm not that dis-respectful -_-
Kicked a guy where it hurts?:: I don't degrade myself to those tactics XD
Been in love?:: Thats a big DUH!
Been close to love?:: Technically I am getting close to my love (22 more days!!!)
Been to a casino?:: Nope!
Ran over an animal and killed it?:: NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!
Broken a bone?:: I was born with broken legs.....that count??
Gotten stitches?:: Yeah....in my chin
Had a waterballoon fight in winter?:: Are you insane?
Drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour?:: Do I really look THAT stupid?
Made homemade muffins?:: No....
Bitten someone?:: Uhhhhh.....I'm not a cannible!
Been to disneyland/disneyworld?: No ;~;
More than 5 times?:: NO!
Dis... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3829295/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3829295/ Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:40:17 PST
Now on to my personal life.....with my job and school taking my life over I literally have no time for friends anymore > *bounces off of walls*

Which reminds me, November the 14th is my loves birthday....so if you would this Sunday go to her page (( )) and show her some Birthday cheer for me ! (besides I really REALLY need to finish her gift art) I already sent her a nice B-day package that I hope she gets soon. After a few tribulations with the mail *cough*USMAILSUCKS*cough**cough* but I paid the extra money for express mail so it had better reach her this time >
Thats it for now I guess........time to update my art a bit.......laterz!

~36 days till I get to see ~



-//Random Facts//-
~Currently Playing~ 65 Hrs & 46 Mins into "Star Ocean- Till the End of Time"
~Watching~ Cowboy Bebop
~Drinking~ Water
~I LOVE CARI!!!!!!
~Eating~ Oreo's
~Cannot Wait Till~ 1) THE DAY I MEET CARI!!!!! 2) "Metal Gear Solid 3" comes out :i gots it reserved HAHAHH!H!H!!: 3) I know that Bush is NOT reissuing the Draft.
~I'm flat broke
~I LOVE CARI!!!!!!
~My feet hurt......
~.....oh and did I mention.....I LOVE CARI!!!!!! ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3559959/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3559959/ Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:19:24 PDT
I'm in a good mood, SO DONT RUIN IT XD!!!!
Nothing really new has happened lately, still working on updating all this backlogged art I'v been pulling out my ass for the past few weeks....but eh that comes from the fact that poor little ol me never has the free time ;~;...

(throws a pity party)

Heh, I guess I ain't got anything to say thats interesting....ah just watch out for updates, I might be going insane with them in the next week or so > . But for now I must leave you with this.......er.......uhh.......shit I got nothing XD! Laterz!

Random Facts:
~Out of Order due to technical difficulties~

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3545683/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3545683/ Fri, 08 Oct 2004 20:57:53 PDT
(note to you all- Don't expect me to come on AIM right now, as I seriously need to update this page)

About my job.....some of the nights this past month have been rough, but I did meet my goal. And within the next few weeks I shall book my flight to the one I love ^____^. Yes I have the money to but a plane ticket to Caris house now! MWHAHAHAHAHAH! Take that all you non-believers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So yes I fucking rich >>;;; I'v also been endulging in the sweet nectar of gaming. (insanely addicted to Star Ocean- Till the End of Time)

But yeah, lifes been a fun trip since I last updated. Not to mention that I have tweaked my artistic style again, my inking is less thick and alittle bit more crisp. Plus I have begun a nice pencil comic book recently . You all might see it when I start posting my art tonite. It sure has been a damn while XD!!!

I hope DA hasn't changed too much >> .....ah well..........Well that's it for now I guess...you all have a wonderful day....or night..........or whenever you are reading this crap (if anybody cares to <<

Random Facts-
Money in Bank- $889
Money in Pocket- $25
Games in Progress- Jak2, Megaman X: Command Mission, Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
I'm Eating- A cup of noodles
I need- A nap
Random Quote- I wear blue boxers XD
Listening to- "Good Ol' Fashioned Lover Boy" by Queen
Watching- Galerians: Rion (awesome Anime >=O )

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3250367/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3250367/ Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:05:07 PDT >;;;.....but maybe it caught your attention.

It's been a while eh? I'v been way too damn busy lately. If you read some of my past journals you probably saw that I applied for a job this summer. Well......I got it! I'm a bus person at this VERY fancy restaurant. The pay is quite good, and I get tips. I'm in the *ahem* money. And I'v been a smart spender. I'm saving all my paychecks and putten them in a bank account. And I'm using my tips for personal reasons: video games, art supplies, random mush.

But at a few expenses......like my free time. I'm surprised I got off work early enough to even post on teh journal. I'm a late night working guy, which sux for me. I usually don't get off of work till 11 PM or so. But I'll not complain too much. Every late night gets me closer to my ultimate goal ^^. All my paychecks are going to my trip to Canada this December. Taking 2 weeks off to see oughta be quite nice ^o^ (if not the best damn 2 weeks of mah life)

Work has also made it hard for free time to become availiable. Sux no? I can't call Cari as much as I'd like, I have basically no time for any of my hobbies, and school has taken my life by storm >
Oh and I should mention.....today is the 4 month anniversary of me and 's being a couple. I'm so happy that this relationship has been working out so great for us ^^. I'v never been any happier in my life to have someone like her in it. Without her I'd feel incomplete. I am just so lucky to have someone to share these emotions of mine. I feel so blessed. And I hope that when we do meet IRL (we keep in touch via Internet and Phone) we can continue our relationship for as long as life allows. I really do love her and wish the best for her. I LOVE YOU SWEETIE!!!!!!

Well I'd best be off, I need some sleep. I have off tomarrow. Maybe I'll get to see some of my friends for once. Well anywho, catch ya on the flip side! Zane Out!



~Random Quote- "I'v been a BAWDY little boy" Baby Stewie from Family Guy

~Random Facts-
Now Playing- Viewtiful Joe (PS2)
Games Reserved- Star Ocean III Till the End of Time (what did you expect.....Halo 2)
Money in Wallet- $64.50
Now Reading- Megaman NT Warrior: Volume 2
Pics in Progress- 4 (I need some free time)
Games I must have NOW- Devil May Cry 3 (not stated for release till next year I believe)
Needs- New colored pencils, and $624
Wants- X-Mas to come here sooner ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3123034/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3123034/ Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:52:04 PDT

[x] Name: Brandon R. "Wagi"
[x] Birthdate: August 9, 1986
[x] Birthplace: Waynesboro PA
[x] Current Location: Hedgesville, WV
[x] Eye Color: Blue
[x] Hair Color: Dark Brown
[x] Righty or Lefty: Righty
[x] Zodiac Sign: Leo
[x] Innie or Outtie: Innie
[x] Male or Female:Male
-----------------DESCRIBE--------------- ---
[x] The shoes you wore today: I'v been bare foot all day
[x] Your eyes: errr....blue
[x] Your fears: Suffering, Driving, and Sex
-----------------WHAT IS------------------
[x] Your most overused phrase on AIM: I love you (so I say it all the time to and I mean it every time)
[x] Your thoughts first waking up: I am so lucky to have "Her" in my life ^___^ *swoons*
[x] The first feature you notice in the opposite sex: If they are someone I can talk to
[x] Your best physical feature: My eyes, and smile.
[x] Your bedtime: Don't have one, it's summer!!!!!
[x] Your most missed memory: Hmmmm, all the time I spend with Cari, I never want my time with her to end ^___^
-----------------YOU PREFER------------------
[x] Pepsi or coke: Coke
[x] McDonald's or Burger King: BK
[x] Single or group dates: Either, I have had experiences with both.
[x] Adidas or Nike: FILAs!!!
[x] Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
[x] Cappuccino or coffee: Coffee
-------------DO YOU------------------
[x] Smoke: NEVER! I hate that stuff.
[x] Cuss: When I'm angry or trying to be funny.
[x] Take a shower everyday: Yes
[x] Have a crush: Yes, well I did *points to Cari* and in a sense I still do have a crush! *still pointing to Cari*
[x] Do you think you've been in love?: Definatly
[x] Want to go to college: I start my second year at James Rumsey Technical Institute this year.
[x] Like high school: It's okay
[x] Want to get married: To "you know who"
[x] Type w/ your fingers on the right keys: Yep
[x] Believe in yourself: Yes, I have to if I wanna go places in life.
[x] Get motion sickness: No
[x] Think you're attractive: Not physically, but that crap doesnt matter...
[x] Think you're a health freak: Unless I'm exercising
[x] Get along with your parents: I love my mom, I like my step dad (some times), and my real dad has problems
[x] Like thunderstorms: Yes
[x] Play an instrument: I can play ocarinas
------------IN THE PAST MONTH DID:/:HAVE YOU-------------
[x] Go to the mall: Alot, recently in the past week.
[x] Eaten sushi: Nope
[x] Been on stage: Many times
[x] Been dumped: twice...and I hope it never happens again, now that I'v found someone I truly love with all my heart *STILL pointing to Cari*
[x] Gone skating: Errrr......nope
[x] Made homemade cookies: Nope
[x] Been in love: Indeed! *clings to Cari*
[x] Dyed your hair: no and dont wanna
[x] Stolen anything: I stole a dollar out of my sisters purse....but she doesnt care XD
-------------HAVE YOU EVER------------------
[x] Flown on a plane: Does it have to be real?
[x] Missed school because it was raining? Once, flooding sux
[x] Told a guy/girl that you liked them? Yes, and I'm glad I returned the feelings Cari had for me ^____^
[x] Cried during a Movie? Yes, Romeo and Juliet
[x] Ever thought an animated character was hot?: Yeah...
[x] Had an imaginary friend: I'd like to think I still do....
[x] Cut your hair: Yeah
[x] Had crush on a teacher?: never!
[x] Played a game that required removal of clothing?: Uhh I got hot during monopoly and took off my shirt, does that count?
[x] Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: I got drunk once....but It was a very small amount...my stupid friend spiked my Sprite -_-
[x] Been caught "doing something": *shifty eyes*
[x] Been called a tease: No
[x] Gotten beaten up?:Yes, but that was in the past
[x] Been in a fight: Many times....I loathe my brother ><
[x] Shoplifted: Does free samples count
----------------THE FUTURE------------------
[x] Age you hope to be married: 20s or 30s
[x] Numbers and Names of Children: I don't want sex X___X
[x] Ho... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3122389/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3122389/ Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:11:00 PDT 's house. And been having the most awesome time !!! Been doing the most random stuff. Just look at his DA page to see some of the stuff we have been doing.

Also, there's some good news on the Wagi front. I put in an application in for a job on thursday! MWHAHAAHAH! And yesterday, my mother called me saying that I was supposed to call the employers back. I'm trying to get a job as either a bus boy, or a dish washer at this restuarant in a popular golf resort. So yeah, I talked to the guy who might hire me and I'v got an interview at aroun 4:00 pm or so. So that means that I'll be coming home soon.

I hope I get the job, for a few reasons. It will totally show up my ass of a step father, "don't diddy daddle around, and call him immediatly" I cant stand that >< !!!!!!!!!! I DON'T WANNA FUCKING FIGHT IN A GOD DAMN WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........

Where was I........oh yes, the reasons I want the job. I need the money badly. To save up for a plane ticket to a certain someones house ^____^ *points to * Also so I have money to do things when I go places. I wanna visit an arcade again! ;~; It irks me when I have friends who act like they have the worse life in the world, but yet they can get what then want when they like without paying for it. When I want something, I always get "Do you have the money?" Meh -_-. Does it look like I have the money?!?! Thats why I'm getting this job, so I'm not a poor bastard, so I can show John (my step dad) that I'm not like he thinks I am, and so I can have a VERY MERRY X-MAS this coming holiday season.

Well I guess thats it for now (if any one gives a damn *shifty eyes*) There are still 2 open spots for artwork. If any one wants a trade, or gift or request.....anybody?.......want some art from me? I have talent that will go to waste unless I have something new to do....so far only Cari has fed my imagination for pictures. I LOVE YOU!!!! ....sorry I had to do it ....well I'd best be off now. See you all laterz!

Gifts/Requests/Trades:
= 20% done
= 40% done
ect...ect...

1) (Im almost done!!!)
2)http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3085851/ Mon, 09 Aug 2004 22:46:20 PDT
I'm officially a legal adult >>.....scary no?.....

Although to me it's just another year...18 years......damn its been a hoot of a life XD!!!! But moving on.......I got something AWESOME for my birthday ^______^

A NEW SCANNER!!!!!! Considering my old one broke down quite some time ago now I'll be able to post my latest art and such!

ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'v decided to take trades/requests for the next few days. Out of the kindness of my heart, but keep in mind I'm not a robot, and I need to take my time >>....so I'll only be taking them 5 at a time.

Gifts/Requests/Trades:
= 20% done
= 40% done
ect...ect...

1) (This spot will always be taken ^___^)
2) (Your B-Day gift)
3) (I almost forgot I was going to do it for you, I recently am getting to it tho!)
4) *empty*

5) *empty*


If you want one, just get a hold of me via journal, or note. There are two spots left so if you care. ^^ Have a nice day!

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3064734/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/3064734/ Sat, 07 Aug 2004 09:34:46 PDT
Well if you didn't know......I had failed one semester of Algebra 2 my Junior year. Which sucked for me....It was the first time I had fully failed a class. Kinda broke my spirits quite a bit -_-. But I made the choice to retake the class in summer school. I needed the Algebra 2 credit to graduate this coming year. I wasn't going to let a stupid Math credit get in my way!

One thing about this whole ordeal got to me.....The first night I had been taken away from my comp I had....what some people might call.....an emotional break down of sorts. For obvious reasons...being cut from my biggest link to just got to me like nothing before.....and that night I had to cry my self to sleep.....I knew that this was going to be hard.

So school started....I was prepared for the worst.....but apperently this Algebra 2 class wasn't going to be what I expected....for some ODD reason....It was all coming pretty easy to me. I had no trouble learning what was needed. It was all coming together.....and it wasn't going to get hard at all. And so the 3 weeks had passed. And so did I!

I passed with a 90.3 %.....that is a _B_!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course I got totally stoked when I got the news!!!!!! And now I'm eating it all up. And that wasn't the end of my story. The weekend afterward I went to Otakon 2004!!!!!!!!!!!!! A huge anime convention in Baltimore Maryland. AND IT RULED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved every it of it! Seeing all the awesome people in thier anime/gane costumes. I saw many people as Cloud (from Final Fantasy 7) and way too many Inuyashas >> .....But I saw a few people that were truly KICKASS!!! I have to give major props to all the Dante's I met (the main protagonist from one of my favorite PS2 games, Devil May Cry)

There was so much to do and see! There was a rightious Dealers Room, full of kick ass Japanese Imports. I can't believe the HUGE amount of Gundam Model Kits I saw....some of them were HUGE O___O. And of course I couldn't afford ANY of it XD! There was also a Game Room. Which was like the greatest Arcade Iv ever gone in. All the machines were set on free play, so you didn't need any quarters to play! ^__^ I spent a while in there. There were also console tournaments. I didnt enter any tho. But Im glad to say I ended this mans 16 winning streak in Dead or Alive!!!!! I loved the feeling of OWNING a professional gamer.

There was also an Art Room. I was totally facinated with all the great works people submitted. But my biggest draw was my conversation with a REAL PROFESSIONAL COMIC BOOK ARTIST!!!!!!!!!! He is the creator of a series called the Extinctioners, I honestly never heard of it till that moment. But I became an instant fan of his work. I never got the artists name though >
(for those who don't know, it is my DREAM to be a popular comic book artist)

So now that I learned how a comic book is made and the such It sorta inspired me. And I can't forget the zany fad that went around. People walked around the convention center wearing "hug-me" signs XD. And it worked. I saw alot of people getting glomped and hugged! I tried the idea my self.......well more like my friend....so we walked around with a "hug-me" sign on my friend, and he got about 18 or so glomps XD!!!!!!! I didn't want any hugs. I have a better use for my hugs *points to Cari*

Speaking of her.......I MISSED CARI SO DAMN MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! Although I got to call her almost every day during summer school. I think it peeved my step dad quite a bit Ah well, when don't I piss him off any way XD But it's good to be back. It took some readjusting though....I'm not used to my computer any more XD!!!!!!! Also, during Otakon I loved being there.......But I also wanted to get home quickly as possible.......every one knows why.

But now here I am.....on this page updating my journal.....fancy seeing me here eh?? Now if you all will excuse me, I need to listen to the opening theme to Gundam SEED a couple thousand times! *dances* Catch ya'all on the flip si... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2853313/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2853313/ Sun, 11 Jul 2004 01:59:59 PDT
.......this is my last night online till August......thanks to summer school.....

Don't bother doing anything on my page while I'm gone....unless you feel you need to.......farewell....everyone.....

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2814004/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2814004/ Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:57:59 PDT
Blargh X.x....oh I got this one from my good friend Enjoy!

1.who are you?
~Some people call me Zane, Brandon, or Wagi
2.How old are you?
~17 11/12.......ALMOST 18 MWHAHAH!!!
3.Any pets? if so how many? and what kind?
~We have 3 cats and a dog in my house, but I officially OWN one cat.
4.Favorite movie of all time
~Thats a toughie.....Titanic? The Matrix Trilogy? Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Lord of the Rings? Romeo and Juliet? The Princess Bride? Robin Hood-Men in Tights? Damn I could go on!!!!
5.Favorite Actor.
~I dunno?
6.Favorite video game series
~MEGAMAN!!!!!!! MWAHAAHAHA !!!!
7.Most favorite cartoon character
~Do I count??? *shifty eyes*
8.most favorite Video game Character
~Hmmm another toughie.....it's too hard to pick one...I like Link from Zelda, Megaman from Megaman Legends, Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil 2, Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7, Luigi from Super Mario Bros, Musashi from Brave Fencer Musashi...damn I'm ranting now. XD
9.Dracula or wolfman?
~Dracula kicks ARSE!!!!
10.Freddy or Jason?
~JASON ALL THE WAY!!!!
11.Nintendo or Sega?
~NUUUU DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE!!!!!!!!!!
12.Anime or cartoons
~Depends....I guess Anime, cuz I owe my strive to be an artist to the Anime genre.
13.Fur or skin
~I wanna be furry!!!!
14.Shell or no shell
~No shells, I'v been hiding in one for the longest time, and I'v only recently been released by it....
15.2arms or more
~2 arms will do ah thank you!
16.right or left handed?
~I'm a righty
17.Car or motorcycle
~I'm not much of a car person, but I hate motorcycles too X.x....
18.Compaq or Dell
~Compaqs give me too many problems, so I'm goin with Dell
19.WWE or WCW
~Dun't know anymore.....
20.Cartoon network or Nick
~Right now??? Cartoon Network.....LONG LIVE ADULT SWIM!!!
21.Patrick vs Spongebob
~ScREw ThEm BoTH!!! GarY OwN3Z THeM ALl!!!!!!!!!
22.Eggman vs Bowser
~Bowser RULEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
23.Mario vs Sonic
~Neither.....Luigis better than Mario, and Cream is better than Sonic. MWHHAAHAHAH!!!!!!!
24.Favorite Comic book hero, if any.
~Spider-Man, and Megaman
25.Sonic underground or satam
~.....Well I'm going to have to go with the show I'v watched longer. I sadly didn't watch SU that much ><;;;.....So I have to go with SatAM
26.Sonic X vs Care bears
~Care-Bear......^________^ but for a different reason than the show......*points to Cari* MY CARE BEAR!!!!!
27.Cream vs Bunnie
~Zane Likes Bunnies!!! But my fave bunny is
28.Do you think Rouge is slutish?
~She made bring out alot of innuendo but......
29.What about Sally?
~....SALLY WALKS AROUND PRACTICALLY NAKED!!!! WHAT A WHORE!!!!!!!!!!! X___________x
30.Eggman? [a joke of course]
~........What, are you sick?????

Well there ya go! Another RANDOM quiz from me. I hope you had fun being bored reading this. Now if you'll excuse me....I'v got a digital town to rampage on mah PS2. VICE CITY HERE I COME!!!!!!!

NOTE- If you're feeling generous, Please help a guy like me out by making a contribution to my "Help a poor kid get to Canada" fund. It's for a good cause. You can mail the money to my Address...which you may aquire via note ....PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!! *looks around as everyone stares in disbelief knowing hes just joking....or is he?*

*This message has been brough to you by Zane Redrald, the believer of Love, Peace, and Doughnuts! And has been paid for by the generous contributions by viewers like YOU!!!!!*

Random Quote-
"BAMBI ROCKS!!!! YOU KNOW WHY?!?! CUZ THUMPER FUCKING OWNEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2805639/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2805639/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 22:35:23 PDT
....so PWEH!!!! on all you sex-based lovers!!! PWEH ON YOU!!!!!!!

*this message has been brought to you by Zane Redrald and has been paid for by viewers like YOU!* ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2797894/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2797894/ Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:33:12 PDT 's DA page....


THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Brandon
2. Zane
3. Wagi

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I'm quite artistic
2. I keep an open mind
3. My fursona is the sexiest hedgehog ever!!!! *is shot*

THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. Im too modest
2. I dont give my self the credit I deserve
3. My fursona is the sexiest hedgehog ever!!!! *bricked*

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND:
1. American politics
2. Algebra 2
3. And religion

THREE THINGS THAT ANNOY YOU:
1. Arrogance
2. Ignorance about relationships
3. Everyone who doesnt believe in me

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Dying in a house fire (had one bad experience in that already)
2. Being alone (I had suffered alot in that field, but now im ever thankful love found my way again)
3. Sex......sorta....kinda.....maybe....

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Sleep
2. My computer and all its contents (video games, music, ect.)
3. Talking to a sertain someone ^.^

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS:
1a. Brand name products are such a biased way to buy things....but I have 3 favorite video game companies!
1b. Capcom (a major influence in my imagination)
2. Nintendo (Zelda, Metroid, Mario....need I say more?)
3. Sega/Sonic Team (If I have to explain this, you're pretty dumb)

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITES SONGS @ THE MOMENT:
1. Abba - Dancing Queen (Good lord, don't ask)
2. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
3. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting

THREE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH:
1. Cari
2. Myself
3. My Imagination

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T DO:
1. Get over my anti-socialness around people I dont know
2. Smell
3. Be depressed anymore, I have no reason ^__^

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Drawing
2. Chatting Online
3. Playing Videogames

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE:
1. A scanner!!!!
2. 624 Dollars
3. A plane ticket out of the USA

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. Concept Artist/Character Designer for a videogame company.
2. Something in the Comic Book field
3. Architect

THREE COLORS YOU LIKE:
1. Blue
2. Red
3. Gold

THREE PLACES YOU WOULD GO ON VACATION:
1. Canada (most people know why)
2. Ireland (w00t for irish roots)
3. England

THREE THINGS YOU JUST DID TODAY:
1. Slept in
2. Helped build a deck for my home
3. Played VideoGames

LAST COMMENT TO ALL THE PEOPLE:
Remember to control the pet population. Get your pets spayed and nuetered. This has been a test of the Emergency Broadcasting System. Live long and prosper. Luke, I am your father. It's not rape it's surprise sex. Don't lash out at me just becuz you have a small penis! MWAAHAAHAA!!!!!

*is shot for all the random comments*

And I found this survey on a different DA page, I thought I'd be interesting to do.

THE USUAL
Full Name: Brandon R. Wagaman
Nicknames: Wagi, Zane
Birthday: August 9th
Birth TIME: 11 PM-ish
Birth PLACE: Pennslyvania
Eye color: Blue
Skin color: White


VS QUESTIONS
Disney vs Nick: Disney
Chocolate vs. Fruit candy: Chocolate
Cats vs dogs: Cats
Cutesy vs darkish: Cutesy
Pink vs Blue: Blue
Bows vs spikes: I dun't understand
Pooh vs Tigger: Tigger
Mario vs Zelda: Zelda
Homework vs tests: Niether
Poke'mon vs Digimon: Digimon
Jigglypuff vs Pikachu: BOTH OF THEM SUCK! CHARMANDER OWN3Z BoTH oF ThIer ArSEs!!!!!

VIDEO GAME QUESTIONS
Favorite Video game series: Megaman, Resident Evil, Sonic, Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Metal Gear Solid
Favorite game from that series: Too many to count
Hardest video game for you: None of them were too terribly hard. But I say that Metal Gear Solid 2-SonsOfLiberty on EXTREME MODE, was the hardest time I'v ever had playing a game.
All around worst game of all time: You ever play a game called Fugitive Hunter? Yeah, never play it AT ALL!!!!
First game you ever owned: Super Mario Bros.
First system you ever owned: NES
Favorite system: PS2
Weirdest thing thats ever happened in a game: While playing Metal Gear Solid 2-SonsOfLiberty, near the end you have all your gear taken away, including your clothes. S... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2791300/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2791300/ Fri, 02 Jul 2004 21:40:26 PDT Found another quiz type thingamagig. Found it on DA page. Its a questionaire for a fan-made character....Hope you try it too!

1. What is his/her name? Zane A. Redrald

2. Does he/she have a nickname? Red

3. Approx. how old is he/she? Well in my story he ranges from 15 to 21 (he grows up, so sue me) But in reality, hes 1 year old XD.

4. Does he/she have a zodiac sign/bloodtype? Well he was born June 23, so that would make him a Gemini? I think...As for blood type, I have no idea XD. Lets just say for now he never learns it Oo;;;....

5. Does he/she have any specific likes/dislikes? But Of course.
Likes- Learning, sword fighting (its in his blood), exploring, taking risks, sticking up for his friends, food, being in love, and horse riding (my story doesnt exactly take place in modern times, so meh)
Dislikes- Being alone, arrogance, thieves/bandits, and beings with evil intentions.

6. What is his/her favorite color? Red and Blue

7. What is his/her fashion sense? Well at first he just runs around in the nude!!! But he eventually finds a sense of dignity and wears pants.

8. Does he/she have a hidden talent? ...Lemme explain....well actually it would take alot of time.......he has a sort of foresight, and has aquired an natural instinct to fight (he got it from his deceased father) But other than that, hes really flexible physically.

9. Does he/she have any existing family and/or relatives? Yes. His missing brother Vahn (zane doesnt know he has family till later in my story though) His mother Lilia (a princess who died at the hand of a demon while giving birth to zane) His father Vhaine (a knight who died protecting Lilia) and another brother who was never named cuz he died at birth. He was cursed by the demon who later kills Zanes mother and father.

10. Does he/she have any siblings? Didnt I already answer that???

11. Does he/she know anyone they DON'T like? Well all my Villianous characters: Darkrist, Haro Alucard, Cevon, and his brother Vahn at first. (iv never really drawn them much, ill have to get to it this summer)

12. Does he/she have any pets? Nope.

13. Does he/she own a vehicle and what kind? Not at first, but he does ride a horse in my story.....does that count?

14. Does he/she have a job? Not really considering his story is definatly an odd one. He helps out a collected force of freedom fighters, but he doesnt get paid. Im guessing that doesnt count....

15. Does he/she have a place of their own or do they share?
He should!!! But after his parents were killed the day of his birth, and his brother ran away during the whole situation, the demon resonsible for the killings needed to find a way to restore himself to be good as new, so he "hides" in zanes mind. Allowing himself to rest as Zane grew up. Eventually the demon does get out again. But yeah.....considering that crap he was forced into being an homeless orphan. He eventually finds a home though.

16. Does he/she have a significant other? Well this is where it gets kinda funny. At first he thinks he falls in love with the nurse in the freedom fighting base he resides in, yet he eventually looses interest. But just when she decides to share his feelings, he is forced to go overseas on an important mission. He ends up saving a girl from the opposition, the sole survivor of a horrible experiment. She falls in love with Zane, and he admits he fell in love with her as well. (hey this is pretty far in my story, although I havnt officially written it) Also in what i fondly think of as an alternate universe where he leads a normal life, he is happily in a relationship with Des'ree Williaford ( http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2759393/ Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:09:36 PDT
I got some bad news to tell to all of you.....

In the coming weeks I will be saying goodbye to this computer.....to the internet......only for a maximum of 3 weeks.....but its going to be a tough 3 weeks.....

Heres the story......

As some of you may, or may not know, Algebra is definatly not my forte. This year was a definate first for me.....Algebra 2....the first class I have ever failed in......yes....I failed Algebra 2!!!!!!!!!!! For one semester......im such a low person....but i dont know if im to blame for it or not....I just dont get Algebra at all.......I mean it.....I dont understand it......the first class i ever had learning problems in.............no matter how hard i studied....no matter how hard i worked.....i tried so hard....and yet i was destined to fail....

So now i have been forced into a situation i hate to choose.....thanks to this failure i have to make one of 3 choices......

1) Dont get the missing credit, and never graduate High School.

2) Retake the class next year during the second semester.

3) Take a summer school course, and lose 3 weeks of my summer.

Of course id NEVER choose 1).......iv gotten way too far in life to screw it up now......and 2) isnt a good choice either, i dont wanna screw up again and miss my chance for graduation next year.......so i had chosen 3).....

The biggest consequence to this choice is i mush DEDICATE my studies to the summer school course....although id think spending 5 hours in one class for 5 days a week, for 3 weeks would really be dedication enough.....but i want to pass and get the credit needed to graduate.......so i must be ever vigilant in my learning......i may have to change my way of life just to pass.....i have the will to work hard, and the drive to make things work out.....its going to take alot of mental strength to get through this.....which is another thing......strength.....not only mental..........but emotional.......

......the one thing that drives me nuts.......to be completely devoid of distraction........i will not be allowed to touch my computer for 3 weeks......not internet........not interaction with my friends.........*sighs*.......no Cari.......though ill still be able to use the phone to call people............but im still devoid of ANYTHING........not even on weekends...........class begins on July the 12th.....i wont be seeing any of you.......till July the 30th...... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2698619/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2698619/ Sat, 19 Jun 2004 16:46:02 PDT
I...think......

I won't be here long so I'll make it quick. My home is almost back to normal. Still no cold water. But I'll manage.....Like I always do. I'm allowed to stay at home tonight ^^. But I wont be here much longer....Just telling all you people that give a damn that I'll be back online later tonight.

My parents don't know I snuck on >>;;....

Well I g2g, before I'm caught.

Talk to a laterz. ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2691428/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2691428/ Fri, 18 Jun 2004 16:08:54 PDT
I'm Back....sorta....

This past week....ugh >
Heres the story....

On monday I got all mah stuff packed up. Easy stuff. Nothing to it ^^.

Tuesday.....well lets say my prediction of people being unreliable came true. On tuesday the moving company was supposed to come at 9:00 am to move our trailer....they didnt come till 2:30 pm!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!! It took them forever to move our trailer. We didnt get anything good done that day except for the basic move -_-....

Wednesday....well.....not that good either. See when we moved our trailer my parents room was TOTALLED!!!!! Complete heck I tell you. So we had a fun time cleaning . The other rooms werent that bad. Yeah the moving company was kinda crappeh too. They were supposed to hook everything up on Wednesday >>. YEAH RIGHT!!!! They got our septic system hooked up (but it doesnt work yet), thats it!!!!!!!!!! And they secured the trailer.

Thursday things started to look up....we got our water to work sorta....but at least the phone company was reliable. We had a phone line. I was psyched ^^. But we didnt stay at home long. The moving company hooked up our electricity. But it needed to be inpected. So theres one more day down mah drain -_-....

Today was pretty good I guess. We FINNALLY got our electric inspected. So staying inside mah home isnt like living in an oven anymore becuz we got our air conditioners in ^^. So yeah, keeping it cool is nice . I got my room situated, my brother moved to my dads house for the summer. And my internet is hooked up again. All is looking up....well we still can't live in the trailer....our water system is flipped out >>. We dont have ANY cold water...

Also.....we have been staying the night at my step-dads parents house. To say the least I havnt had a decent nights rest all week. I got to sleep on the couch.....my back hurts alot. And I have a terrible ache in my neck ><. Sux to be me. But yeah....I guess things will be getting back to normal soon. I hope....I might not be online as much until things here are ALL done.

I'v missed all my friends >
And I'v missed a WHOLE lot ><.....

There arent many things that kept me sane these past few days. Just my CD player and my art. THANK YOU CARI FOR SENDING ALL THOSE LOVE SONGS!!!!!!!!

Now if you excuse me.....I have some stuff I gotta do RIGHT now....Laterz....

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2655506/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2655506/ Mon, 14 Jun 2004 02:27:45 PDT
This is my last time online for what may be numourous weeks -_-....hopefully not. See my landlord wasnt getting the rent from all the other tennants in our little neighborhood. And how does he solve the problem?? He sells all the land, which means everybody has to move out. And tuesday is the day I'm moving >< !!!! Which totally sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But yeah, I might not be online for a while. Since we dont know how faithful our phone company is -_-. We are supposed to have all of our basic needs the day we move.

And we are supposed to get our phone line hooked up on wednesday, but I have a seroius doubt it will. Moving is gunna be suckeh too. We are moving from our little piece of the mountainous area we had, to this little hickass trailer court ><. Saying "your not making a habit of going online every night!"....I hate getiing talks like that.

But yeah, hopefully at the very least, I'll be back Wednesday. But more than likely not. I guess I'll see all you when I can.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2617150/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2617150/ Tue, 08 Jun 2004 23:01:16 PDT
I found a neat little survey on 's DA journal. Someone take it so i know how you feel. Answer truthfully now ^^.

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. How have I affected you?
5. What do you think of me?
6. What's the fondest memory you have of me?
7. How long do you think we will be friends?
8. Do you love me?
9. Do you have a crush on me?
10. Would you kiss me?
11. Would you hug me?
12.Would you do me(jeebus christ -_-")?
13. Physically, what stands out?
14. Emotionally, what stands out?
15. On a scale of 1-10, how hot am I?
16. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
17. Am I loveable?
18. How long have you known me?
19. Describe me in one word.
20. What was your first impression?
21. Do you still think that way about me now?
22. What do you think my weakness is?
23. Do you think I'll get married?
24. What makes me happy?
25. What makes me sad?
26. What reminds you of me?
27. If you could give me anything what would it be?
29. How well do you know me?
30. When's the last time you saw me?
31. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
32. Do you think I could kill someone?
33. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
34. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
35. Are you going to put this on your Journal and see what I say about you?
36.Do you wish I was cooler? ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2573192/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2573192/ Thu, 03 Jun 2004 09:51:59 PDT
Oh and check my latest deviation out!! [link] ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2564986/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2564986/ Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:16:47 PDT ) that I can. Because with the next few weeks Ill be getting a job, so I can get a Cable Internet connection. Things will go much faster then ^____^. So hopefully Ill be able to show you all how much I love your art. And hopefully get to show more of my talent. Im learning to CG in photoshop so I'll have something to practice over the summer. My art teacher gave me this like lesson she has on painting really well using photoshop. I think I can get the basic premise of it down .

In other news....I just got the crap beat outta my head thanks to my exams. My Spanish exam *shudders* 128 frikking questions!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE CRAP!!!!!!!! I swear I barely had the time needed to finish it O.o....And then theres my Pet Peeve, the darkest most evil class I have....I took my Algebra2 exam today....nothing I did could prep me for that hell....I studied REALLY hard....And I think I did well.....well enough to pass I believe. If not....nah.....I passed, Im going to think about if I failed.

Wow that wasnt short at all Oo;;;....sorry If I took your time .....I g2g now. Catch ya laterz.

]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2527746/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2527746/ Fri, 28 May 2004 10:01:11 PDT
OMFG!!!!!!!!! O_o

Well, I have a message for all the idiots out there who say "Brandon, having an internet girlfriend is a pathetic excuse for love." To all those F****RS who have put me down...Its time to show you that I am dedicated to making things work. No matter what the effects or circumstances that hit my way I have perceviered.

Okay enough idle chit chat. I CALLED CARI!!!!!! I love her voice...she sounds sooo sweet..I LOVE IT!!...and yeah I was totally psyched!!!! And even tho the call only lasted 5 minutes *blasted phone cards* Id like to say it was the best 5 minutes of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU HEAR THAT!!!! THE BEST FIVE MINUTES IN MY LIFE!!!!!! !!!!!! Screw all those non-believers, Im willing to make this work no matter what! I LOVE YOU CARI!!!


]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2467833/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2467833/ Thu, 20 May 2004 06:46:20 PDT
I just posted one yesterday, a request by my best friend I hope he likes it ^^. And thats only the beggining of it. I have had a few remakes of OLD sketches turned into penart, and a few new ones. One of them being a request made by a good friend of mine, a while back Oo;;....Plus things are looking up for me. Other than school -_-.....

Damnit -_-.....I HATE SPANISH AND ALGEBRA!!!!!

Okay Im done venting.

But yeah....hopefully Ill get all the updating done on friday and saturday. Well I best go before my Zoology teacher nails me in the face >> .....Laterz! ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2419116/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2419116/ Thu, 13 May 2004 11:26:58 PDT And in commemoration of this feeling.....I shall do another quiz Oo. Hope you don't mind ^^

01. What time is it?
9:49 AM

02. Your name?
Brandon

03. Nickname?
Zane-Sama, Zane, Wagi, Wagaman, and DJ-Zizzy

04. Age?
17....but other people say I look younger Oo

05. Birthday?
August 09, 1986

06. Pets?
3 cats and a dog. One of the cats is _mine_ ^^

07. Heigh?
6'1"

08. Eye Color?
Blue

09. Glasses?
Since I was 8

10. Piercings?
Nopers, dont care for em.

11. Tattoos?
Nope

12. Place of Birth?
Pennslyvania

13. Current Residence?
"Hicksville" West Virginia

14. Ever been in love?
I am so totally in love right now (is thinking of Cari)

15. Ever been in Africa?
Never

16. Ever been drunk?
A friend of mine spiked my sprite once with alcohol...and I got drunk....Im never doing it again!!!

17. Ever been in love so much you could cry for that person?
Yes, of course....

18. Ever been in a car accident?
When I was 2, I didnt remember it at all. And almost got ran over by a Van last week

19. Salad with onion or without onion?
No onions

20. 2 or 4 doors?
Say WHAAAAH?

21. COKE or PEPSI?
Coke of course....especially vanilla

22. Juices?
Orange Juice with pulp

23. Favorete type of coffee?
Dont matter, As long as I have Vanilla creamer for it ^^

24. How many blankets do you use when you sleep?
One Blanket, One Sheet...its always cold in my room.

25. To leave or to be left?
Is there a 3rd more upbeat choice?

26. Favorite food?
Ill eat just about anything....But I love a good Turkey Sub

29. Favorite sweets?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and anything minty.

30. Favorite number?
1986?

31. Why?
The year Iv been born, with out that Id not exist silly.


32. Places you like to be kissed:
Mouth to Mouth

33. Favorite movies?
Anything comedy, action, sci-fi, or romance

34. Quote from a movie?
Hmmm.....I was in a home movie.....And I have a qoute...does that count

36. Favorite songs?
Get a Job- The Offspring
Corrs- Love to Love Me
The Vandals- The Unseen Tears of the Albacore
Ataris- Hey Kid
The Kids Arn't All Right- The Offspring
GoGoPowerRangers!! (self explanitory)

37. Favorite TV show?
Dont watch much.....I guess X-Play, and Fooly Cooly

38. To Give or to Recive gifts?
I love to get gifts. But giving gifts gives me so much more satisfaction and makes me feel great ^^

39. Ever been in a swimming pool?
Yeah.....I want one badly

40. Blonde or Dark haired girls?
Dark Hair

41. Favorite flower?
Dont matter to me....All flowers are great

42. Favorite drink?
Vanilla Coke, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Coffee, and Iced Tea

43. What eye colors do you prefer in a girl?
Do looks really have to matter????

44. Do you put ice in your beverages?
Always

45. Favorite animal?
Cats, Bunnies, Hedgehogs, Bats and Guinea Pigs

46. The name of the person you love with all your life.
Cari, and my Mother

47. Do you have a girlfriend?
WHY YEESSSS!!


48. RESTAURANT OR FAST-FOOD?
Fast-Food for in a hurry, but I love to eat at restaurants.

49. When was the last time you´ve been to a hospital?
Last month, when my mom had her baby

50. What was the name of your favorite toy when you were young?
......favorite??? I loved my Power Rangers toys

51. Who was the last person that sent you an e-mail so far?
It's been so long since I'v used my e-mail Oo

52. Ever done a crime?
Does free-samples count??

53. What do you usually do when you are bored?
Day dream.... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2364872/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2364872/ Wed, 05 May 2004 11:19:25 PDT I cant be here long so lemme say. Im sorry Will......if I ever did anything wrong to you I apologize....(pats on back)

Oh I got a favor from a friend....and he scanned 2 of my pics for me......2 of my favorites as of late. I'm gunna post them here on Friday. Im not saying what they are as of yet......But I'm sure one of them will blow you away....(if anyone cares )

Also.....the biggest thanks goes to you Cari.....for sticking with me ^_^. It makes me feel great that you have stuck with me. When I think of you, I cant help but smile ^-^. I guess I did the heroic/adult thing. I was willing to secrifice my feelings to make you and Will happy....I guess I was taking a big chance....but you stck with me....Im so glad ^-^.....(hug glomp) Thanks......

I hope you will like my newest deviation.....If possible....I'll try to get online tonight....since I'm goin to school tomarrow. I'm taking a trip to Baltimore...

Crap I g2g.....laterz... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2345533/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2345533/ Sun, 02 May 2004 16:51:57 PDT
My best friend.....William...has been having some troubles with home and has over all been having a bad life for the past few weeks.....

Hes threatening to leave the internet....my only really good way to reach him since he has no phone ><....And even tho I tried to talk to him about it...and I think I may have helped him...but Im still worried out of my mind.........I dont wanna lose him......hes been a great friend for so long......Iv known him for over 6 years now......

I dont want him to leave.......

><....... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2336734/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2336734/ Sat, 01 May 2004 10:12:53 PDT
After the week of hell and cussing, my Friday didnt turn out bad at all. A very tight friend of mine has...well....admited she had "LikeLiked" me......for a while......and yeah....Im "Taken" now ^-^!

All I can say is I cant stop smiling, IM SO HAPPY!!!!

Okay Im done having a happy fit . It makes me feel so good knowing now that there is some one to fill the void in my heart .

But yeah.............^-^!!!!!!!

IM THE LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just had to get that out.......well I g2g, laterz. ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2332933/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2332933/ Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:34:32 PDT <. I hate it when shit in my life goes wrong. It happens all too often!!.....Especially lately. And todays events are the grand daddy of them fuckin all!!!!!! Seroiusly, who in the hell pranks people about prom!!!!!!!!!

IT WAS ALL A FUCKING JOKE!!! GOD DAMNIT!!!!!

I shuld have known it was too good to be true -_-....I swear its so fuckin ARGG!!! DAMNIT!!!!! Im so pissed >< *sarcastically* This is just what I needed to help my manic depression. Just fuck it. Im tired of this shit. All the hell I put up with, nothing to show for it.....I must not be loved or something.....or maybe god likes to piss me off.

I hate it, I hate my life right now.....Im not goin to prom....all because people think its fun to mess with me and my hopes.

So I dont have a date becuz she lied for the fun of it.....

Just fuck it.... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2329019/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2329019/ Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:55:41 PDT
My friend RJ in my Graphic Design class has had a complete infatuation with this girl named Angie. Well he apperently had no chance in the world with her. And my other friends Jacob and Eugene were complete asses to him about it, so to make it up to RJ, they got Angie to go on a date with RJ to our prom. Under a few conditions though. She didnt wanna go with out a friend of hers. So in order for him to have a date he needed to find a date for Angies friend in class, Brandy. Jacob and Eugene searched class for like a half an hour looking for someone who needed a prom date. And I was quite irked by it becuz I never went to prom, and didnt have a date. So I just thought out loud "I wish I had a date to the prom, I dont have the money for it though" And then Eugene yelled "DUDE RJ WE GOT YOUR DATE SET!!" I was like "WTF!!!!" And then out of nowhere Brandy blurted out "Sure Ill go on a date with Brandon" I just sat there in awe........

So I got a date for Prom....yay for me. Dont get me wrong, this isnt a "We are goin steady" type deal. Its a one night deal. I dont see Brandy as my type of Girl-Friend. She a cool person and all, not to mention she is FINE!!!! *is bricked* But yeah, its just a date. Nothing more. And thats a good thing cuz even tho Im goin on a date, I still am quite _like_like_ing this other girl. And I guess if I can conglomerate the guts I'll ask her out. It's a girl online.....my second Girl-Friend. We were forced to break up because her father was a complete fuck-tard.

That pissed me off.

But Im not gunna go into a depressed rage like I did time and time again.

So yeah, I guess Im gunna take a second try at it. Hope Im sucessful. I made it work once, I sure as hell will try it again. Its all I can do to get rid of my angst. And if her father interferes again......then what can I do *shrugs* Im prepared to take the concequences like a man.

Ah fuck it . Ill be cool no matter what ^_^. Ill talk to you all tonight hopefully. Oh Will if you go to your grand parents house call me immediatly!!! I was at a friends house yesterday and didnt get your call, Im sorry ;_;.

Well laterz. ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2322210/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2322210/ Thu, 29 Apr 2004 07:15:41 PDT
Iv been home alone all week, with my siblings. My mom had to stay in the hospital and my step dad stayed with her. So I was stuck home having to put up with the 2 worst siblings in the world. My jerk off brother and my bitchy sister. My sis is a real suck up and yells at me alot. Eben tho shes just 12 it gets on my nerves. Iv had to do alot of chores lately. And Iv been looking for a job.

I want a job badly!!

And aside from being alone with my shitty sibs, I dont have enough money to go to the prom, nor do I have a date. I think I just wont go any who. No one cares enough about me around here -_-. But ah well....perhaps Ill have my own prom in a chat room ! Then maybe I wont be as lonely that night. Its May 8th. Sux alot.

Also Im sick and tired of my Graphic Design classes crap. I cant use the scanner any more *cries* Apperently my computer cuased the server problems. And Im getting punished for it >
Plus Im contemplating about my story. I got alot of _BAD_ comments about it outside of the net. I cant write worth bull shit!!! I might just quit it....but Ill continue to write it....just maybe not post it.....ah fuckin well.

This has been a bad week for me....I cant wait till this weekend, theres a question I wanna ask one of my good friends online....If I only had the guts X.x.......Becuase Im tired of being a lonely fool.

Blarg!!

I got my interims....and its not looking good >. So my punishment will still be in effect. And I hates it so!!!!!

Screw it.....

I G2G now....the bell is goin to ring real soon....I hope I can talk to my friends this weekend ^^. Laterz ]]> ~ZaneRedrald http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2300760/ http://ZaneRedrald.deviantart.com/journal/2300760/ Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:21:08 PDT
-My name is: Brandon
-nicknames: Wagi, Wagaman, Zane, and DJ-Zizzy (don't ask)
-sex: Dont mind if I do ...Male
-birthday: August 09, 1986
-color: Blue, Red, Gold and Black
-star sign: Im a Leo
-place of birth: Pennsylvania
-current residence: West Virginia
-hair color: I have mood hair Sometimes its Black, sometimes its Brown.
-eye color: Blue
-height: 6'1"
-writing hand: Right

-BODY ILLS + SKILLS-

-do you bite your nails: When Im bored to hell or nervous
-can you roll your tongue: Yes.
-can you blow smoke rings: Smokings bad!!
Can you blow spit bubbles: Yes, but thats not a quality to be proud of
-can you cross your eyes: No
-tattoos and where: None and Never
-do you make your bed daily: Nope, at the most I do it 4 times a week
-what’s sexiest on a guy: Your asking the wrong person there.
-what’s sexiest on a girl: Smile, personality
-do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it: Twirl
-what utensils do you use eating pizza: I like finger food
-do you cook: NO! Unless you want a house fire

-GROOMING-

-how often do you brush your teeth: Every night, Im too tired in the morning to remember
-do you shower/bathe: Every Morning
-how long do these showers last: I dont wear a watch in the shower, so how do I know
-hair drying method: Towel
-do you swear: I cuss when Im angry and when Im being funny
-do you pee in the shower: Nopers
-what color is your bedroom: I have a small room with beige walls
-do you use an alarm clock: Yup but I dont use it
-name four things or people you're obsessed with: Video Games, hanging out with my friends, getting online, and money
-What’s your sleeping position: I start on my back and end up on my side
-in hot weather do you use a blanket: I have an air conditioner so I use a blanket all year round
-do you sleepwalk: Nope
-do you talk in your sleep: Ask my friend William
-how about the light on: It depends on how sleepy I am

-WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU-

had sex: Never had.
watched bambi: I play Kingdom Hearts, hes on it, does that count???
cried:....No Comment
talked on the phone: Friday
read a book: Im reading one right now.

-MUSIC-

is music important to you: Yes very!!
do you sing: YES!! English, Japanese, and some times Spanish
what instruments do you play: I suck at playing instruments
what do you think of Eminem: The only rap I like is my own
in your opinion what band is the best of all time: I like tons of them IE: Crush 40, Showtaro, The Offpring and many more

-DO YOU LIKE-

pop music: Only if its J-Pop
rock music: Hell yeah!!!
punk music: YESH!!!
rap music: Once in a Blue Moon
hip-hop/RB: NEVER!!
country: See Above ^
jazz: Yes its good
classical: Love it
new age: Yuppers
hardcore: WTF!
indie rock: Huh?

-WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX-

What do you notice first? Is it some one I can carry a conversation with?
Do you have a crush on anyone? .......Maybe *shifty eyes* Easiest to talk to: Girls are pretty easy to talk to I guess *shrugs* Especially my friends Cari, Virginia and Emmy

-DO YOU/ARE YOU-

Could you live without the computer?: I WULD DIE!!
What’s your favorite fruit?ranges, Peaches, Pineapples
What hurts the most? Physical or emotional pain?: I have a very high tolerance for physical pain, but emotional pain hurts the most
Trust others way too easily? Online Im pretty open minded about trusting people, but IRL I have a tough time with trust now -_-

-NUMBER-

Of times you have had your heart broken? Once....
Of hearts you have broken? Zero
Of girls kissed? Never really been kissed, I got a peck on the cheak a few times tho
Of boys kissed? WTF!!!!!
Of drugs taken illegally? YEAH IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE WHERE IM A POT HEAD!!! WHOA!!!!!! *is bricked* I never have!
Of tight friends? William is the tightest friend I have IRL, Cari, Vir... ]]> ~ZaneRedrald