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                <title>Summary of Winter Break</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:20:20 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Its been a while once again so let me fill you all in with the crash course summary.<br /><br />Winter Break has been a huge breath of fresh air.<br /><br />Yesterday, was my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend. :] <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />I went to Mountain High yesterday and went tubing. Then we went to Dave and Busters. It was awesome!<br /><br />I went to Disneyland twice. I went a couple weeks ago for tradition and again later that weekend for my best friend's birthday. It was nice on the Thursday but Saturday was the busiest I had ever seen the park. Now my pass has expired and I wont be going again for a year or so.<br /><br />I also went to see the Room again. Not as fun as the first time but still a lot of laughs. We had a Japanese dinner before the movie (Ramen at one restaurant then to another place for Sushi and Mochi).<br /><br />Christmas went by fast. I spent Christmas Eve at my Uncle's. Heard a lot of hilarious family stories. Christmas was incredibly lazy. No gifts. My boyfriend and a couple other friends pitched in and got me a mini fridge for school though.<br /><br />I got my grades and I was very disappointed with myself. I'll leave it at that.<br /><br />Dad fell and broke a couple ribs. He hasn't been feeling too well on top of that. Guess its that time of year again.<br /><br />Break will be slowing down now since I won't have much to do. Unfortunately, I'm still without internet so updates will be few and far between. At the moment, I'm mooching off of my boyfriend's internet and it will be the last time for the rest of break since he'll be going on vacation out of town for several weeks.<br /><br />I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and that you're all doing well. I hope to hear from you all once I get internet again! Oh and Happy New Year!! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br /><b>ART TRADES</b><br />Instead of requests, I've decided to do art trades. If you're interested, please note me!<br /><br />PLEASE JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT LIFE HAPPENS. I HAVE OTHER COMMITMENTS SUCH AS SCHOOL AND FAMILY THAT WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER COMPLETING MY ART. THESE THINGS JUST TAKE TIME. PLEASE BE PATIENT. :]<br /><br />EDIT: ART TRADES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!<br /><br /><b>FEATURES</b><br /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/tomahachi12.png?1" alt=":icontomahachi12:" title="tomahachi12"/></a><br /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/art/Mom-and-Dad-c-143134848">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/art/wtf-140130915">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://themindofanartist.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/themindofanartist.png?6" alt=":iconthemindofanartist:" title="themindofanartist"/></a><br /><a href="http://TheMindOfAnArtist.deviantart.com/art/Giftie-for-danidipps-140055655">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?8" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><br /><a href="http://Lily-pily.deviantart.com/art/30-and-19-gift-art-139589124">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://victorsgurl288.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victorsgurl288.jpg?3" alt=":iconvictorsgurl288:" title="victorsgurl288"/></a><br /><a href="http://victorsgurl288.deviantart.com/art/19-139337916">[link]</a><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/d/odjit-banafrit.png?12" alt=":iconodjit-banafrit:" title="odjit-banafrit"/></a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-Protection-147152820">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/Love-142564709">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-18-and-19-137003660">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-King-and-Queen-138229064">[link]</a><br /><br /><b>CONTESTS</b><br />Currently no new contest news.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><b>OTHER GALLERIES</b><br />I have a gallery for my show/comic series "Our adventures" here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />And I just opened a gallery specifically for my 9 OC fanart. Click here ---><a href="http://stitchpunk19.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.devia... ]]></description>
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                <title>Livestream Offline</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:42:44 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Working on one of my most ambitious works yet! I just reopened it after putting it in storage for a while. Come watch if you'd like. C:<br /><br />EDIT: Due to technical difficulty. I'm now offline.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://livestream.com/danidipps">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Roller Coaster</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:10:48 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So it's been a while since I last wrote an update. I'm alive and feeling a bit better. Things just sort of piled up on me and I was really overwhelmed by life.<br /><br />First off, I'd like to thank everyone for the wonderful comments and fav attacks on my work. Over 5,900 pageviews?? For real?? I really missed something... I could've sworn it was 5,000 when I left...<br /><br />I was even featured! Thank you <a href="http://pixarplanetda.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/i/pixarplanetda.jpg?1" alt=":iconpixarplanetda:" title="pixarplanetda"/></a> for the article feature!<br /><a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/101561/">[link]</a><br /><br />I just got through a few finals and I finally understand what it stands for:<br />F - Fuck<br />I - I<br />N - Never<br />A - Actually<br />L - Learned<br />S - Shit!<br /><br />Thats not entirely true though. Although this semester sucked really bad, I feel like I've become a better artist. Maybe it will be evident in my work once I start posting again.<br /><br />Unfortunately a lot of things went wrong over Thanksgiving Break (not to say it wasn't an awesome week). I don't have internet, tv, and phone. I can live without tv and I still can use my cell, but the internet is something I need in order to survive collegeÂ especially with group projects that required e-mail for communication and transferring of documents.<br /><br />On top of internet being a bust, my scanner is out of commission. I updated my operating system only to find out that the drivers are not compatible. So I have to resort to photos. At least, I'll be using Photoshop more.<br /><br />Thanksgiving was nice. I had dinner with the family and never got out of my PJs. Oh and I made pumpkin pie from scratch for the very first time! It was amazing. :]<br /><br />The highlights of the week were Friday and Saturday. Friday was my boyfriend's 21st birthday. There is no way he is becoming a alcoholic after that night (thankfully!).<br /><br />Saturday I saw an amazing movie that everyone must experience at least once before they die. Its called "The Room" and it involves audience participation similar to "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Here in LA, it is only shown on the last Saturday of every month at the Sunset 5 in Hollywood and it always sells out. I had the privilege to go with a close friend (and her close friends) and I loved every second of it. I left with the urge to throw plastic spoons. Please look up where it is showing near you. If there isn't a midnight showing at any nearby theaters, rent it (buy it! $6 on Amazon!), invite some friends, and use this <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.avclub.com/articles/a-viewers-guide-to-the-room%2C25721/">[link]</a> to know what to do (it'd be a good idea to see the movie once before doing audience participation at home, just to let the crappiness set in and get you in the mood to yell obscene things or commentate like science-fiction theater.)<br /><br />I'll be on Winter Break soon and will be glad to have school behind me. I'm registered for Spring session and now all I need is a job. I've tried Universal but it was painfully clear that they aren't interested in employing me as they sent a rejection e-mail the day after I sent them my application. Guess I should've majored in greeting skills (i.e. "Hi! Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood. How many people in your group? Row 1 please." etcÂ seriously)<br /><br />I will be gone for a while again due to vacation and the possibility of work. I'll be gone the 27th-29th for vacation. I don't plan on being on the 21st, 24th, and 25th as well. If anything else comes up, I'll update.<br /><br />I'm starting to respond again but not as frequently as I'd like. Despite school almost being over, I find that I'm still very busy. Feel free to leave a comment though or send a note if you'd like.<br /><br /><b>REQUESTS/ART TRADES</b><br />Instead of requests, I've decided to open up art trades. If you're interested, please note me!<br /><br />PLEASE JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT LIFE HAPPENS. I HAVE OTHER COMMITMENTS SUCH AS SCHOOL AND FAMILY THAT WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER COMPLETING MY ART. THESE THINGS JUST TAKE TIME. PLEASE BE PATIENT. :]<br /><br /><a href="http://themindofanartist.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/themindofanartist.png?6" alt=":iconthemindofanartist:" title="themindofanartist"/></a> 81 with the twins -> coloring <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_half.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star-half:" title="Half Star" /><br /><br />EDIT: ART TRADES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!<br /><br /><b>FEATURES</b><br /><img src="http://e.devianta... ]]></description>
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                <title>Curveball</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:31:09 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So sometimes life throws its curve balls and gives you lemons. I'm in that spot at the moment and just really need to take a break so I can make lemonade (figuratively of course).<br /><br />I don't know how long I'll be gone for but I won't be answering anything for a while. I'll maybe have the occasional deviation to post. But right now I've got to make time for myself and things that I have neglected.<br /><br />I'd rather not discuss what my issues are as they are personal and are not something I'd like to broadcast across the internet to people I don't know.<br /><br />To those I RP with: Its been fun. Thank you. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/hug.gif" width="38" height="15" alt=":hug:" title="Hug" /><br /><br />To those who watch my other galleries, the same thing applies. I will be posting similar journals and will only be posting deviations but won't be answering notes or comments.<br /><br />Thanks for your support.<br /><br />Good-bye for now.<br /><br /><b>REQUESTS/ART TRADES</b><br />Instead of requests, I've decided to open up art trades. If you're interested, please note me!<br /><br />PLEASE JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT LIFE HAPPENS. I HAVE OTHER COMMITMENTS SUCH AS SCHOOL AND FAMILY THAT WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER COMPLETING MY ART. THESE THINGS JUST TAKE TIME. PLEASE BE PATIENT. :]<br /><br /><a href="http://themindofanartist.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/themindofanartist.png?6" alt=":iconthemindofanartist:" title="themindofanartist"/></a> 81 with the twins -> inked and coloring <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_half.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star-half:" title="Half Star" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_empty.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star-empty:" title="No Star" /><br /><br />EDIT: ART TRADES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!<br /><br /><b>FEATURES</b><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/tomahachi12.png?1" alt=":icontomahachi12:" title="tomahachi12"/></a><br /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/art/Mom-and-Dad-c-143134848">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://tomahachi12.deviantart.com/art/wtf-140130915">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://themindofanartist.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/themindofanartist.png?6" alt=":iconthemindofanartist:" title="themindofanartist"/></a><br /><a href="http://TheMindOfAnArtist.deviantart.com/art/Giftie-for-danidipps-140055655">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?8" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><br /><a href="http://Lily-pily.deviantart.com/art/30-and-19-gift-art-139589124">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://victorsgurl288.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victorsgurl288.jpg?3" alt=":iconvictorsgurl288:" title="victorsgurl288"/></a><br /><a href="http://victorsgurl288.deviantart.com/art/19-139337916">[link]</a><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/d/odjit-banafrit.png?12" alt=":iconodjit-banafrit:" title="odjit-banafrit"/></a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/Love-142564709">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-18-and-19-137003660">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-King-and-Queen-138229064">[link]</a><br /><br /><b>CONTESTS</b><br />Currently no new contest news.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><b>OTHER GALLERIES</b><br />I have a gallery for my show/comic series "Our adventures" here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />And I just opened a gallery specifically for my 9 OC fanart. Click here ---><a href="http://stitchpunk19.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/t/stitchpunk19.png?1" alt=":iconstitchpunk19:" title="stitchpunk19"/></a><---<br /><br />Don't be afraid that someone is stealing my stuff if you see my pieces turning up over on those galleries. Its me, I promise. Go check them out!<br /><br /><b>AMAZING ARTISTS</b> (No particular order)<br /><a href="http://crispy-gypsy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.dev... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Gave In To The Dark Side...</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:35:01 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ To all of my 9 fandom watchers and friends, I will no longer be posting OC specific fanart for 9. Instead, you can find any and all work in regards to my 9 OC fanart over at my new account.<br /><br />I will now be posting work regularly with sketchdumps, comics, rp fanart, OC art trades, and ref sheets here at the stitchpunk 19 gallery <a href="http://stitchpunk19.deviantart.com/.">[link]</a> Those pieces will not be found here on the danidipps gallery <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/.">[link]</a><br /><br />I decided to make the account so that this gallery wasn't "biased" to one fandom. I like to keep things diverse on this gallery.<br /><br />Besides, I'd been meaning to post a comic and a bunch of sketchdumps and felt that it was necessary to have a gallery strictly dedicated to such work.<br /><br />I know I said before that I didn't want to make this other account due to having it sit in the dust. I'm fairly confident that it will have sufficient work filling into it since I have a lot of 9 fanart to share.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE! That gallery contains OC fanart ONLY! I will no longer post 9 OC pieces here (with the exception of art trades that I owe). If you'd like a 9 related art trade feel free to ask at either gallery. Regular 9 fanart (ie the original characters from the film and the occasional art trade) will continue to be posted here.<br /><br />If this is somehow confusing, I apologize. Feel free to ask questions if you'd like. (I'll update this journal with an FAQ if I'm asked with enough questions in this regard).<br /><br />Thank you fans and friends. See you on the other side! ;]<br /><br />EDIT: I deleted Vision of Willow with the intention of deleting the other deviations now on the other account but decided against it. I feel bad for asking you to refav the deviation at the new account but I can't take back deleting the picture here. I don't feel like uploading it again... Sorry! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Another Year Older...</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:13:13 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Thats right... Today, November 4. I turned 19.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/woohoo.gif" width="31" height="17" alt=":woohoo:" title="Woohooooo!" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>I WANT TO PLAY A GAME</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:39:15 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><a href="http://jigsawplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/i/jigsawplz.png" alt=":iconjigsawplz:" title="jigsawplz"/></a><br /><br />WARNING: This is a long journal. If you do not feel like reading my overview and review of Halloween Horror Nights, feel free to skip it.<br /><br />I went to Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, October 23 for the Halloween Horror NightsÂ and I loved every second of it!<br /><br />Watch my video compilation of my night here: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjv9eX9VMo">[link]</a><br /><br />To sum up the whole event and night: it was amazing, beautiful, terrifying, and hilarious all at the same time.<br /><br />I went two years ago when the theme was the "Carnival of Carnage." The mascot was a deranged clown named Jack who brought the worlds of Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th), and Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) to life. I went through the Texas Chainsaw Massacre maze (a movie I never saw until after the event) and was absolutely terrified! We also did the Terror Tram (awesome!), Jurassic Park In the Dark (terrible disappointment; the last room had jack-o-lanterns everywhereÂ definitely not scary), and the Bill and Ted Halloween show (hilarious!!).<br /><br />This year was a whole new ball game. The theme was "You'll Wish It Were Just A Movie" with the mascot of the Saw franchise, Jigsaw, leading the event. The minor mascots included Michael Myers of Halloween, Harry Warden of My Bloody Valentine, and Chucky of Child's Play.<br /><br />Once again, I had never seen any of these films and had no idea what to expect. In my previous experiences I was absolutely terrified when confronted with mazes based on films I'd never seen. Would this year be the same? Let me tell you about it. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br /><br />Let the Games Begin...<br /><br />We stepped through the gates to a whole new world filled with thick fog and spinning saw blades projected on the ground. We started off the night by being greeted with a trio of pig-faced chainsaw-wielding minions. One member of our little group, Abby, didn't take too well to them. We then proceeded to the "Terror Tram: Live or Die" Studio Tour. This has always been my favorite thing to do. You board the tram, head towards the backlot, watch a message from Jigsaw's puppet, Billy, and get off of the tram and walk through a series of "haunted" movie sets. You start off at Whoville, walk through and around the Bates Motel, go up a long trail in the hills, come back down and through a mini maze with Michael Myers, move next to the Bates House, and finally make your way through the massive twisting wreckage of the War of the Worlds plane crash set before boarding back on the tram for a final message from Billy and determining your fate. This was the longest terror tram set they've ever had and its a huge improvement. The scariest part was going up the hill on a pitch black trail with speakers lined up all the way playing animal sounds that really sounded like a mountain lion would pounce out at any second. My favorite part was of course walking throughout the plane wreckage littered with zombies and dead bodies. It is the perfect use of the War of the Worlds set.<br />My rating: <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.dev... ]]></description>
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                <title>Grim Grinning Ghosts Come Out to Socialize! C:</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:06:41 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="http://ofaceplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/f/ofaceplz.gif" alt=":iconofaceplz:" title="ofaceplz"/></a><br /><br />HOLY FREAKING HORSE HOOPERS BATMAN!! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/e/eek.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":O" title=":O (Eek)" /><br /><br />Check out this collection of creepy, amazing, awesome, intense video footage of ghost sightings in Disneyland! Just in time for Halloween! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br />From least strange to the most bizarre!<br /><br />Space Mountain "ghost partner": this ghost comes in from the left of the video and sits next to a single rider at the top of the video (the rider is wearing a brown shirt and is sitting in the front row of the car). It is a faint blue light that disappears as the train passes below the camera.<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrl-WT9eR14">[link]</a><br /><br />Tower of Terror "ghost rider": this ghost shows up in two different seats during the duration of the ride. One theory is that its a reflection of the maintenance worker because the ghost is holding a clipboard (a. the ghost isn't holding a clipboard, b. the maintenance worker is wearing a hat whereas the ghost isn't, and c. what can possibly be reflecting "holograms" of riders?) The ghost is seen at 0:27 (right behind the maintenance worker in a flash of light), again at 1:23 through 1:27 in the second seat in row 5 (left of the video), and finally in the same seat (second seat row 5) at 1:52. <br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghRGGE7_wOQ">[link]</a><br /><br />Tower of Terror "sitting ghost": this ghost appears to be sitting outside of the doors that open for a picture. Then he vanishes!<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTdnt9tA47o&feature=response_watch">[link]</a><br /><br />Fireworks "watcher ghost": this ghost appears to be standing next to a tier above Sleeping Beauty Castle during the fireworks show. He appears at approximately 0:13 and again at 0:30 where he disappears at 0:37.<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0KCOb9CXRg&feature=response_watch">[link]</a><br /><br />And finally, my personal favorite, the "wandering ghost" of the Haunted Mansion: perhaps the creepiest video with a full bodied apparition. Please, if you have a serious explanation for this one, I'd love to hear it! You absolutely can't miss seeing the walking light emerge out of the mansion, through the gate, along New Orleans Square, and running across the Rivers of America. There are even instances where the ghost is seen in two screens from different angles.<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnjibWcbV2o">[link]</a><br /><br />Special thanks to my boyfriend, Stephen for finding the TOT maintenance worker "ghost rider" and Haunted Mansion wanderer videos. :]<br /><br />Now, I'm a huge believer of ghosts. You may think I'm crazy. I think that there are instances where the phenomenon is misconstrued due to media and hokey stories... but I believe that there really are spirits among us. I happen to live and go to school at a college that was once a mental hospital (the running joke here being CSUCI doesn't stand for Cal State University Channel Islands. It <i>really</i> stands for Cal State University Crazy Institute). Our campus is crawling with paranormal activity! My roommate has been possessed in the middle of the night, I've seen faint lights in the fog as it rolls across our quad, and I have visited the abandoned buildings that are being left undeveloped. After seeing these videos, I have become a pretty firm believer. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/p/pumpkin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":pumpkin:" title="Pumpkin" /><br /><br /><a href="http://ghostbustersplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/h/ghostbustersplz.gif" alt=":iconghostbustersplz:" title="ghostbustersplz"/></a><br /><br /><b>9 STUFF</b><br />I'll be on aim to RP every weekend (unless otherwise noted). Sign on and come rp with me! Look at rp buddies (below) to find my screen name.<br /><br />I am going to do a massive upload as soon as I get the time to scan my work. The deviations will consist of stitchpunk art and some of the comic development.<br /><br />I started an animation of the twins. So far, I'm 1/3 of the way into it with approximately 500 frames. There are around 1600 frames total. I'll be posting the animation to my youtube account when its done.<br /><br />Thanks to the recent Dumbo project, I'm sculpting some mini stitchpunk sculptures of the 9 group. If I can get a paypal account, you can commission me to make your stitchpunk oc (or any sculpture f... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Starting Fresh</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:20:35 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I just didn't want to keep that angry/upset journal up on my front page.<br /><br />I feel better. Not completely. But definitely better.<br /><br />I have ~<a class="u" href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/">Odjit-Banafrit</a> and =<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> to thank for giving me support here on dA. My boyfriend Stephen definitely helped me calm down at school. Playing KH 358/2 together after a heavy load of homework definitely helped me blow off a lot of steam.<br /><br />~<a class="u" href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/">Odjit-Banafrit</a> requested =<a class="u" href="http://technoravercall.deviantart.com/">TechnoRaverCall</a> to make us each an icon with our respective stitchpunk ocs, 26 and 19. Now I've finally changed my icon. I loooooooove it! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/d/odjit-banafrit.png?12" alt=":iconodjit-banafrit:" title="odjit-banafrit"/></a><a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/a/danidipps.png?1" alt=":icondanidipps:" title="danidipps"/></a><br /><br />=<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> made a wonderful gift art for ~<a class="u" href="http://shadowcat9279.deviantart.com/">shadowcat9279</a> and myself of our stitchpunk ocs. she did a lovely job. I just love 19 in her style! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/m/meow.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":meow:" title="Meow :3" /> You can find her gift-art by looking at her gallery or scrolling down to my features.<br /><br />It seems like all of us here on dA are facing a bunch of hardship, feeling down, depressed, stressed, and flat out frustrated. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/hmm2.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":hmm:" title="hmm" /><br /><br />For anyone who is feeling as crappy as me... <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/hug.gif" width="38" height="15" alt=":hug:" title="Hug" /> I'm right there with you my friends! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />In regards to all the workload I have, I've managed to find the time this weekend to just sit down and do what needs to be done without feeling like I'm being rushed. I'll be going to see the Toy Story 3D double feature tomorrow night. I might put up my opinion of it if I feel up to it. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/shrug2.gif" width="19" height="19" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /><br /><br />I started sculpting a soap dispenser for our bathroom. My dad asked me to since our old halloween themed soap dispenser broke. I'll post pictures once its painted.<br /><br />I came home today to find out that our indoor halloween decorations have been put up during the week. I was happy since that meant that I didn't need to worry about taking time away from homework to help out my dad. I felt bad though that he worked alone all week to get it all put up. It looks good though. I'll be posting pictures soon.<br /><br />Not much else to report. So with that, good night! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br /><b>9 STUFF</b><br />I'll be on aim to RP every weekend (unless otherwise noted). Sign on and come rp with me! Look at rp buddies (below) to find my screen name.<br /><br />I am going to do a massive upload as soon as I get the time to scan my work. The deviations will consist of stitchpunk art and some of the comic development.<br /><br />I started an animation of the twins. So far, I'm 1/3 of the way into it with approximately 500 frames. There are around 1600 frames total. I'll be posting the animation to my youtube account when its done.<br /><br />Thanks to the recent Dumbo project, I'm sculpting some mini stitchpunk sculptures of the 9 group. If I can get a paypal account, you can commission me to make your stitchpunk oc (or any sculpture for that matter. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" />)<br /><br />The prologue fancomic and oc fancomic have begun development. The prologue/origins comic is based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a> while the oc fancomic is based on my oc and the oc's of my friends here on dA. Please do not ask me to add your oc into my comic, its not going to happen!<br /><br />I've decided not to open another account. I just wouldn't be able to be consistent with it. I don't even update ~<a class="u" href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/">OurAdventures</a> as much as I'd like. If I got a third account, I'm pretty sure it would collect dus... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:03:34 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR RRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />...forgive me....<br /><br /><b>WARNING: Extreme ranting to ensue...</b><br /><br />Why can't professors just leave me aloooone?!?! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/f/frustrated.gif" width="40" height="25" alt=":frustrated:" title="frustrated" /><br /><br />I'm so mixed up right now. I don't know whether to scream in anger or cry from sheer pressure.<br /><br />I thought I was going to be able to have a nice weekend. But no. My life drawing professor threw a MIDTERM PROJECT on me thats due next Wednesday! WTF?! I know exactly whats going to happen too. I'm going to be up til 7:30 in the morning all over again, get only about 3 hours of sleep and not get any of my other work done. FML!!<br /><br />This weekend I wanted to just do the drawings that I'm missing for that class, rp with ~<a class="u" href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/">Odjit-Banafrit</a> and maybe =<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> too, draw some personal stuff, maybe do a little halloween decorating, get some parts for my halloween costume with my mom, and go see toy story 3D... well, i'm still going to see toy story but everything else can be tossed out the window.<br /><br />Honestly, its no wonder everyone here is getting sick. We're all too friggin stressed! D:<<br /><br />On top of everything, my fellow classmates are kind of moronic with the exception of a select few. I honestly don't know how much more I can take. This place is killing me slowly in all directions. I'm being piled on with way too much work. I'm neck high in tuition debt. I can't find a job to pay off that debt. I don't have time to do the things I'd like to do while I'm here at school such as exercise and scan my art. Its just so frustrating.<br /><br />Now excuse me... I'm going to go work on my powerpoint presentation, 5 page lab paper, 10 pages worth of detailed sketches... and then I'm going to lay on the floor and cry.<br /><br />Good-bye.<br /><br />9 STUFF<br />I am going to do a massive upload as soon as I get the time to scan my work. The deviations will consist of stitchpunk art and some of the comic development.<br /><br />I started an animation of the twins. So far, I'm 1/3 of the way into it with approximately 500 frames. There are around 1600 frames total. I'll be posting the animation to my youtube account when its done.<br /><br />Thanks to the recent Dumbo project, I'm sculpting some mini stitchpunk sculptures of the 9 group. If I can get a paypal account, you can commission me to make your stitchpunk oc (or any sculpture for that matter. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" />)<br /><br />The prologue fancomic and oc fancomic have begun development. The prologue/origins comic is based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a> while the oc fancomic is based on my oc and the oc's of my friends here on dA. Please do not ask me to add your oc into my comic, its not going to happen!<br /><br />I've decided not to open another account. I just wouldn't be able to be consistent with it. I don't even update ~<a class="u" href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/">OurAdventures</a> as much as I'd like. If I got a third account, I'm pretty sure it would collect dust.<br /><br />this video is made of epic win! haha <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/r/rofl.gif" width="29" height="27" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl" /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEAUNDtwnE&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br /><br />lol... wait... what??<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSUCN1nLivk&feature=channel">[link]</a><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" />REQUESTS/ART TRADES<br />Instead of requests, I've decided to open up art trades. If you're interested, please note me!<br /><br />FEATURES<br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?6" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><br /><a href="http://Lily-pily.deviantart.com/art/30-and-19-gift-art-139589124">[link]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://victorsgurl288.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>FML</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:02:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Ugh... I swear school is going to kill me before I get the chance to graduate. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/f/faint.gif" width="18" height="17" alt=":faint:" title="I think I've fainted." /><br /><br />I just pulled an all nighter for a school project. I'll post pictures because it turned out so well. ButÂ. I'm exhausted. To make matters worse, I only slept 3 hours before going to my tap dance class this morning. I'm going to collapse pretty soon but I felt like updating.<br /><br />So this project was for my Physics of Art class. For those of you who haven't been to Disneyland, there is a flying Dumbo puppet that floats over the Sleeping Beauty Castle during the fireworks show. In order to make Dumbo pop out in the night sky, he has a pink head and a green body that becomes a grayish blue when a particular colored spotlight shines upon him.<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-06/Dumbo-Magical-fireworks-Disneyland_47475209.jpg">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wOIlrS-TIo">[link]</a><br />(And I'm totally not afraid to admit it... That segment of the show makes me cry! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/cries.gif" width="23" height="15" alt=":cries:" title="Waaaah!" />)<br /><br />My challenge was figuring out what color spotlight causes everyone's favorite flying baby pachyderm to change from green and pink to bue. Now, I actually came up with this idea on my own. The assignment specifically was that we had to find some kind of outlet, anything ranging from a museum to a gallery to a theme park, and choose one artistic element that exhibits scientific material related to what we learned so far in the class.<br /><br />As soon as my professor said "theme park" I knew what I wanted to do. In fact, I had too many ideas on what I wanted to do. Luckily I narrowed it down because last night was nuts.<br /><br />My dad and I stayed up till 7:30am. We made four LED spotlights in red, green, blue, and white. Then we crafted a dumbo model out of sculpey and mesh wire. He turned out adorable and perfect... until we put him into the oven to bake.<br /><br />His head fell off, his ears snapped off, his trunk broke. Fortunately we were able to salvage him by inserting thick wires through his head, ears, and trunk. Then we sculpted over the cracks, holes, and other damages. He doesn't look as nice as when we first sculpted him, but I'm satisfied.<br /><br />Considering this was my first time sculpting EVER, I was quite proud of myself. I'm actually considering doing commissions of sculptures (and drawings too of course!) But I had better get paypal first. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />So now that I've told you about my little creation, I'm going to go lay on the floor. Good night...ish.<br /><br />PS Thanks for the feedback on my avatar guys! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/hug.gif" width="38" height="15" alt=":hug:" title="Hug" /><br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" />9 STUFF<br />I am going to do a massive upload coming up in the next day or so. The deviations will consist of stitchpunk art and some of the comic development.<br /><br />I started an animation of the twins. So far, I'm 1/3 of the way into it with approximately 500 frames. There are around 1600 frames total. I'll be posting the animation to my youtube account when its done.<br /><br />Thanks to the recent Dumbo project, I'm sculpting some mini stitchpunk sculptures of the 9 group. If I can get a paypal account, you can commission me to make your stitchpunk oc (or any sculpture for that matter. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" />)<br /><br />The prologue fancomic and oc fancomic have begun development. The prologue/origins comic is based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a> while the oc fancomic is based on my oc and the oc's of my friends here on dA. Please do not ask me to add your oc into my comic, its not going to happen!<br /><br />I've decided not to open another account. I just wouldn't be able to be consistent with it. I don't even update ~<a class="u" href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/">OurAdventures</a> as much as I'd like. If I got a third account, I'm pretty sure it would collect dust.<br /><br />this video is made of epic win! haha <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/r/rofl.gif" width="29" height="27" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl" /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.co... ]]></description>
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                <title>Avatar and A New Account?</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:58:29 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ It recently came to my attention that there is someone who doesn't like my avatar (the pirate icon)... I actually really like my avatar and have had it ever since I started here on dA.<br /><br />What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know what you think of my avatar. I just may change it if people really don't like it.<br /><br />All I want to know is what you think of the avatar. Please, no bashing on anyone who has a different opinion than yourself.<br /><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" />9 STUFF<br />The prologue fancomic and oc fancomic have begun development. the prologue/origins comic is based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a> while the oc fancomic is based on my oc and the oc's of my friends here on dA. Please do not ask me to add your oc into my comic, its not going to happen!<br /><br />I am also considering creating a new account just for my 9 fanart stuff, including the comics. Do you think I should do it? Leave a comment!<br /><br />this video is made of epic win! haha <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/r/rofl.gif" width="29" height="27" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl" /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEAUNDtwnE&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br /><br />and lol... wait... what??<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSUCN1nLivk&feature=channel">[link]</a><br /><br />REQUESTS<br />REQUESTS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO DO A REQUEST FOR YOU!<br />SLOTS MAY OPEN AGAIN SOME TIME OVER WINTER BREAK.<br />NO GUARANTEES!!<br /><br />FEATURES<br /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/d/odjit-banafrit.gif?10" alt=":iconodjit-banafrit:" title="odjit-banafrit"/></a><br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/new.gif" width="30" height="27" alt=":new:" title="New" /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-King-and-Queen-138229064">[link]</a><br /><br />CONTESTS<br />Currently no contest news.<br /><br />OUR ADVENTURES<br />I have a gallery for my show/comic series "Our adventures" here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />Don't be afraid that someone is stealing my stuff if you see my pieces turning up over on that gallery. Its me, I promise. Go check it out!<br /><br />AMAZING ARTISTS<br /><a href="http://crispy-gypsy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/r/crispy-gypsy.gif?1" alt=":iconcrispy-gypsy:" title="crispy-gypsy"/></a><a href="http://dolphy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/o/dolphy.gif" alt=":icondolphy:" title="dolphy"/></a><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?5" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><a href="http://viralsanctity.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/viralsanctity.gif" alt=":iconviralsanctity:" title="viralsanctity"/></a><a href="http://mongolvii.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/mongolvii.gif?1" alt=":iconmongolvii:" title="mongolvii"/></a><br /><a href="http://kayfedewa.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kayfedewa.gif" alt=":iconkayfedewa:" title="kayfedewa"/></a><a href="http://agaricpowder.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/g/agaricpowder.gif?1" alt=":iconagaricpowder:" title="agaricpowder"/></a><a href="http://blithegirl.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/l/blithegirl.gif?2" alt=":iconblithegirl:" title="blithegirl"/></a><a href="http://owlgem.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/w/owlgem.gif?3" alt=":iconowlgem:" title="owlgem"/></a><a href="http://drayok.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/drayok.gif?1" alt=":icondrayok:" title="drayok"/></a><br /><a href="http://imaginism.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/m/imaginism.gif?3" alt=":iconimaginism:" title="imaginism"/></a><a href="http://jeftoon01.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/e/jeftoon01.jpg?1" alt=":iconjeftoon01:" title="jeftoon01"/></a><a href="http://jubilations.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/u/jubila... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>No H2O :[</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/27298775/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:35:23 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I came home from school this weekend to find out that our water isn't working! >:[<br /><br /><a href="http://9facepalm-plz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/9/f/9facepalm-plz.png?1" alt=":icon9facepalm-plz:" title="9facepalm-plz"/></a><br /><br />Turns out, I found a leak some time ago on our faucet in the kitchen sink but my mom thought nothing of it. It ended up becoming a big problem. The wood cabinets under our sink became warped due to a major leak that flooded water into the cabinets whenever the faucet was turned on. My parents found the bigger leak thanks to the mildewy smell.<br /><br />As I walked in the house, my handicapped father was on the floor in the kitchen trying to fix the leak. He ripped out all of the wood and replaced it himself. At least we got a shiny, expensive, new faucet out of all of this.<br /><br />BUT WAIT! THERES MORE!!<br /><br />He tried fixing the rest of our water pipe system and as he tried fixing the pipes outside, they disintegrated right in his hands! So guess what that means boys and girls?! NO WATER AT ALL!<br /><br />No shower, no sink, no toilet, no laundry!!!<br /><br />I swear my house is trying to tell us something! Its falling apart! Theres no water, our backyard is all torn up... oh and my fan broke!! What else could go wrong?!<br /><br />To top it all off, my boyfriend is staying the night here... for the first time. Which theres nothing wrong with that but I feel bad that the first time he stays here, theres no water. He's here though and he doesn't mind. I love that boy. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/love2.gif" width="26" height="17" alt=":love:" title="Love" /><br /><br />At least yesterday wasn't a total bust. We went to Santa Barbara for the day, ate at Marie Calendar's for lunch, window shopped, had ice cream at Coldstone's, checked out a Halloween Store (which by the way, I totally know what I'm going to be for Halloween! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/boogie.gif" width="25" height="25" alt=":boogie:" title="Boogie!" />), and ate at Acapulco's for Dinner. So I'm not too bitter.<br /><br />On a better note, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day! Yay! Argh! <a href="http://pirateplz.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/i/pirateplz.gif" alt=":iconpirateplz:" title="pirateplz"/></a><br /><br />First thing that comes to mind about today => <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9mGZ1kPIiQ&feature=related">[link]</a><br /><br />9 STUFF<br />I saw 9 on the 11th and I'm sure its obvious that I loved it. I've been dying to see this movie since Christmas last year! And I wasn't disappointed. My only complaint... it was too short! D:<<br /><br />I feel like we needed to SEE what happened before 9 was brought to life. So I'm considering making a webcomic based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a><br /><br />I'm also considering doing a small fancomic with my oc in it. Of course, this means that I am being an incredibly over ambitious person considering I plan on doing this on top of all my school stuff. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />I've recently started rping with =<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> and ~<a class="u" href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/">Odjit-Banafrit</a> and its so much fun, not to mention inspiring... its really getting my imagination going and makes me want to do a fancomic all the more!<br /><br />In short, expect to see lots of 9 stuff coming to my gallery! XD<br /><br />this video is made of epic win! haha <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/r/rofl.gif" width="29" height="27" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl" /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEAUNDtwnE&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br /><br />REQUESTS<br />REQUESTS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO DO A REQUEST FOR YOU!<br />SLOTS MAY OPEN AGAIN SOME TIME OVER WINTER BREAK.<br />NO GUARANTEES!!<br /><br />FEATURES<br /><a href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/d/odjit-banafrit.gif?10" alt=":iconodjit-banafrit:" title="odjit-banafrit"/></a><br /><a href="http://Odjit-Banafrit.deviantart.com/art/9-18-and-19-137003660">[link]</a><br /><br />CONTESTS<br />I have currently been entered into the dA "Beasts of 9 Creature Contest" <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/91399/">[link]</a> with my entry "The Carnivore" <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/The-Carnivore-135835090">[link]</a><br /><br />OUR ADVENTURES<br />I have a gallery for my show/co... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>NINE</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/27235771/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:33:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I saw 9 on the 11th and I'm sure its obvious that I loved it. I've been dying to see this movie since Christmas last year! And I wasn't disappointed. My only complaint... it was too short! D:<<br />I feel like we needed to SEE what happened before 9 was brought to life. So I'm considering making a webcomic based on all of the information found at this site -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.9experiment.com/">[link]</a><br />I'm also considering doing a small fancomic with my oc in it. Of course, this means that I am being an incredibly over ambitious person considering I plan on doing this on top of all my school stuff. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br />I've recently started rping with =<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> and ~<a class="u" href="http://odjit-banafrit.deviantart.com/">Odjit-Banafrit</a> and its so much fun, not to mention inspiring... its really getting my imagination going and makes me want to do a fancomic all the more!<br />In short, expect to see lots of 9 stuff coming to my gallery! XD<br /><br />EDIT: this video is made of epic win! haha <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/lmao.gif" width="19" height="21" alt=":lmao:" title="Laughing my ass off!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/r/rofl.gif" width="29" height="27" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl" /><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEAUNDtwnE&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br /><br />REQUESTS<br />REQUESTS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO DO A REQUEST FOR YOU!<br />SLOTS MAY OPEN AGAIN SOME TIME OVER WINTER BREAK.<br />NO GUARANTEES!!<br /><br />FEATURES<br /><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?5" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><br />I made a lineart <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/5-12-For-Lily-Pily-136734286">[link]</a> for =<a class="u" href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/">Lily-pily</a> of her OC 12 with 5 from the new movie 9. She did a wonderful coloring job of it and I decided to feature it here.<br /><a href="http://Lily-pily.deviantart.com/art/5-12-9-136862041">[link]</a><br /><br />CONTESTS<br />I have currently been entered into the dA "Beasts of 9 Creature Contest" <a href="http://news.deviantart.com/article/91399/">[link]</a> with my entry "The Carnivore" <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/The-Carnivore-135835090">[link]</a><br /><br />OUR ADVENTURES<br />I have a gallery for my show/comic series "Our adventures" here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />Don't be afraid that someone is stealing my stuff if you see my pieces turning up over on that gallery. Its me, I promise. Go check it out!<br /><br />AMAZING ARTISTS<br /><a href="http://crispy-gypsy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/r/crispy-gypsy.gif?1" alt=":iconcrispy-gypsy:" title="crispy-gypsy"/></a><a href="http://dolphy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/o/dolphy.gif" alt=":icondolphy:" title="dolphy"/></a><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?5" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily"/></a><a href="http://viralsanctity.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/viralsanctity.gif" alt=":iconviralsanctity:" title="viralsanctity"/></a><a href="http://mongolvii.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/mongolvii.gif?1" alt=":iconmongolvii:" title="mongolvii"/></a><br /><a href="http://kayfedewa.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kayfedewa.gif" alt=":iconkayfedewa:" title="kayfedewa"/></a><a href="http://agaricpowder.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/g/agaricpowder.gif?1" alt=":iconagaricpowder:" title="agaricpowder"/></a><a href="http://blithegirl.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/l/blithegirl.gif?2" alt=":iconblithegirl:" title="blithegirl"/></a><a href="http://owlgem.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/w/owlgem.gif?3" alt=":iconowlgem:" title="owlgem"/></a><a href="http://drayok.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/r/drayok.gif?1" alt=":icondrayok:" title="drayok"/></a><br /><a href="http://imaginism.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/m/imaginism.gif?3" alt=":iconimaginism:" title="imaginism"/></a><a href="http://jeftoon01.dev... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Back to School is Old News</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:49:14 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So I've been back in school for about 3 weeks and its just been another roller coaster. I thought my art classes would be exciting. Don't get me wrong, I love them... but... Mondays and Wednesdays I'm going for 6 hours straight with 2 art classes (each lasting 3 hours in case you couldn't do the math). I have a 1 hour class before those 2 so I'm basically going for a little over 7 hours straight from 1:30 til 9 at night.<br /><br />I'm taking:<br />UNIV 110 (Critical Thinking) - The first 2 classes were very engaging but now I find myself singing Beatles tunes in my head while everyone else discusses business ethics and so on...<br />ART 107 (Life Drawing) - First day of actual instruction = nude woman model... second official day of instruction = nude man model... my brain could not compute until the naked man got up on the table. i honestly wasn't fazed by the woman but the guy... was hairy.<br />ART 105 (Drawing & Composition) - I got Reinman (*cough* ex-imagineer *cough*) for the third time (and it was completely unintentional). I actually like this class. I feel relaxed and can just let loose and draw which is nice. Plus I get to listen to music. Bonus points.<br />POLS 150 (Political Science) - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz<br />PHYS 280 (Physics of Art) - Kind of a disappointment. But not entirely. Its not a bad class but I was expecting to do something more exciting than staring into lights to see rainbows. I really was hoping to throw paint at walls.<br /><br />I also have new roomies. Definitely a new change in pace. They're all nice but I'm still getting used to the increase in volume.<br /><br />In relation to art, updates will be few and far between. Requests after ~<a class="u" href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/">Guilrel</a>'s is completed will be officially closed through the fall. Please do not ask me for any requests. My plate is just way too full.<br /><br />REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?5" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Wang-Ji-109001071">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.png?6" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Yao-Xin-116584157">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.gif?12" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Toonlink1-ID-127728533">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/I-Will-Tell-You-My-Story-136868897">[link]</a><br /><br />Heehee You like the lil stars? Kinda helps "illustrate" the progress on the pieces. I saw it on some other journal and liked the concept so I'm using it too. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/ninjaplot.gif" width="20" height="23" alt=":ninjaplot:" title="Ninja Plot!" /><br /><br />REQUESTS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO DO A REQUEST FOR YOU!<br />SLOTS MAY OPEN AGAIN SOME TIME OVER WINTER BREAK.<br />NO GUARANTEES!!<br /><br />FEATURES<br /><a href="http://lily-pily.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lily-pily.jpg?5" alt=":iconlily-pily:" title="lily-pily... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>3,000 HITS!</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/26359872/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:27:42 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Wow, I never thought I'd make it. :] Thanks everyone!<br /><br />And thank you for all of the <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/p/plusfav.gif" width="15" height="16" alt=":+fav:" title="+fav" />s! I've been overwhelmed by how popular my Good-bye Ellie piece is.<br /><br />REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?5" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Wang-Ji-109001071">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.png?6" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Yao-Xin-116584157">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.gif?12" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Toonlink1-ID-127728533">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> Sarah's Story remake -> inked <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_empty.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star-empty:" title="No Star" /><br /><br />Heehee You like the lil stars? Kinda helps "illustrate" the progress on the pieces. I saw it on some other journal and liked the concept so I'm using it too. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/ninjaplot.gif" width="20" height="23" alt=":ninjaplot:" title="Ninja Plot!" /><br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />FEATURES<br />[currently no features]<br /><br />CONTESTS<br />On dA, I'm going to be submitting a piece for <a href="http://angel-sweetheart.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/n/angel-sweetheart.gif?1" alt=":iconangel-sweetheart:" title="angel-sweetheart"/></a>'s Cyborg 009 Next Genesis Contest.<br /><br />OTHER UPDATES<br />I'm going to a Dodgers Game tonight! Yay!<br /><br />I'm going back to school in 3 weeks so that means that updates will more than likely be few and far between. The majority of my updates will mostly be from my art classes. I'm taking 3 art classes! Whoot! So exciting! <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/e/excited.gif" width="23" height="19" alt=":excited:" title="OMG! I can't contain my excitement!" /><br /><br />I might also be getting my wisdom teeth pulled within the next 3 weeks... hopefully. I'm really not looking forward to the pain. But at least it'll be over and done with and I won't have to deal with the pains that I get on and off right now.<br /><br />OUR ADVENTURES<br />I have a gallery for my show/comic series here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />Don't be afraid that someone is stealing my stuff if you see my pieces turning up over on that gallery. Its me, I promise. Go check it out!<br /><br />AMAZING ARTISTS<br /><a href="http://crispy-gypsy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/r/crispy-gypsy.gif?1" alt=":iconcrispy-gypsy:" title="crispy-gypsy"/></a><a href="http://dolphy.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Requests, Features, and Contests! Oh My!!</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/25487690/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:38:28 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?5" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Wang-Ji-109001071">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.png?6" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Yao-Xin-116584157">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.gif?12" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> COMPLETE <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /> -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Toonlink1-ID-127728533">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> Sarah's Story remake -> inked <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_full.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star:" title="Star!" /><img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/star_empty.gif" width="17" height="16" alt=":star-empty:" title="No Star" /><br /><br />Heehee You like the lil stars? Kinda helps "illustrate" the progress on the pieces. I saw it on some other journal and liked the concept so I'm using it too. <img src="http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/ninjaplot.gif" width="20" height="23" alt=":ninjaplot:" title="Ninja Plot!" /><br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />FEATURES<br />*<a class="u" href="http://lilostitchfan.deviantart.com/">Lilostitchfan</a> posted a feature journal with a catch. I asked to be a part of it but that means 2 things. Since she is featuring me, I have to feature her and I have to feature 3 pieces of 9 other deviants. First 9 to comment, asking to be featured shall be featured. If you want to make it easier on me you can list the 3 pieces in your gallery that you would like me to feature for you. Your choice though. If you want me to pick 3 out of your gallery I don't mind.<br /><br />Also this is a game so if you ask me to feature you, you have to feature me in your next journal and ask 9 (or as many as you'd like) other deviants if they'd like to be featured.<br /><br />So more technically, here are the rules:<br />1. Write a comment on this here journal and I'll feature 3 pieces from your gallery.<br />2. The only catch is that you then have to do a feature journal, too... Traditionally, featuring me on it to start with, and then the first dozen or so people who write you a comment. (Pick a number, any number...)<br /><br />So here is my part:<br /><br />1)<a href="http://lilostitchfan.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lilostitchfan.jpg?1" alt=":iconlilostitchfan:" title="lilostitchfan"/></a> has wonderful little pieces, from sentimental to a little dark to bright. A great collection of original works and fanart.<br /><a href="http://Lilostitchfan.deviantart.com/art/So-nice-to-sit-here-with-you-126491378">[link]</a> <a href="http://Lilostitchfan.deviantart.com/art/Is-complete-again-112213653">[link]</a> <a href="http://Lilostitchfan.deviantart.com/art/What-s-this-102324650">[link]</a><br />2) OPEN<br />3) OPEN<br />4) OPEN<br />5) OPEN<br />6) OPEN<br />7) OPEN<br />8) OPEN<br />9) OPEN<br />10) OPEN<br /><br />EDIT: AAACK! How do I show the image on the journal??<br /><br />EDIT 2: Darn. I need a subscription. :[<br /><br />CONTESTS<br />I am currently in 2 contests (or campaigns) on Brickfish. The first contest is called "Show Us A Smile." I posted a photo of... ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Update Journal Has Updates</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/24926221/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 14:44:58 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?5" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> COMPLETE -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Wang-Ji-109001071">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.png?6" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> COMPLETE -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Yao-Xin-116584157">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.gif?11" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> ID -> inked<br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> Sarah's Story remake -> sketch started<br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />Its SUMMERRRRR!!<br /><br />So I had a lot of work to do for my college courses. Now that its all done, I can finally return to requests and my show, "Our Adventures."<br /><br />I just opened a gallery for my show here on deviantart. You can check it out by clicking on this ---><a href="http://ouradventures.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/o/u/ouradventures.gif?1" alt=":iconouradventures:" title="ouradventures"/></a><---<br /><br />I hope to transfer some of my works from my "test" gallery over to that new one. So don't be afraid that someone is stealing my stuff if you see my pieces turning up over on that gallery. Its me, I promise.<br /><br />So go check it out! :]<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Long Time No See</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/23803628/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:19:11 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?5" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> COMPLETE -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Wang-Ji-109001071">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.png?6" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> COMPLETE -> <a href="http://danidipps.deviantart.com/art/Yao-Xin-116584157">[link]</a><br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.gif?11" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> ID -> sketch started<br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> Sarah's Story remake -> sketch started<br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />Soooo, its been a while hasn't it?<br /><br />I kind of went on a little hiatus due to college. I've been swamped with work, particularly in my illustration class. The drawings for that class aren't even done so the requestees left above are going to have to wait quite some time.<br /><br />If you want to cancel your request, please note me but I am not taking anymore requests in one's place that has been dropped. I promise to complete requests as long as my requestees have the patience to wait.<br /><br />On a lighter note, since I am back to updating, I will be working on these requests ASAP. I will be updating with completed illustrations from my class as well as some pieces on the side that I have been inspired to do.<br /><br />Also, I'm opening art trades rather than requests after the requests above are all completed.<br />Interested? Stay tuned.<br /><br />Hope peeps are still watching.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>What's New 2</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/23039847/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:29:13 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I've been featured in a collection! I feel pretty special! :]<br />Thanks =<a class="u" href="http://disneydreamers.deviantart.com/">DisneyDreamers</a>! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a>  <strike>Wang Ji</strike><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> Yao Xin ~ finishing touches (will post within the next couple of days)<br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.png?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> ID ~ sketch started<br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> "Sarah's Story" remake ~ sketch started<br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />I've animated Spike and the animations can be viewed on youtube.<br />ROUGH ANIMATION: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H8Hd2eZ5nQ&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br />SMOOTH ANIMATION: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCkuiuCddXk&NR=1">[link]</a><br />FINAL ANIMATION: I can't post the link so click on "flashydipps" and it should be the first video. Its titled "Spike Walks Like a Croc" and is in color.<br /><br />I have one "canterville ghost" illustration to finish and three to start. I also have some illustrations to do for the poem "the raven" which makes me very excited.<br /><br />I went to Disneyland last Sunday and it was amazing! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br />Toy Story Midway Mania is FREAKING AWESOME!! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/headbang.gif" width="47" height="16" alt=":headbang:" title="Headbang!" /><br />I could've done without the crowds though... yes there was a huge crowd at Disneyland on Super Bowl Sunday... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/shrug.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":shrug:" title="Shrug" /><br /><br />I'm going to be at school all weekend so hopefully between watching Disney movies and playing video games with my boyfriend I'll be able to post some new stuff (especially the requests... sorry guys for taking so long!!)<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>What's New</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/22924288/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:52:42 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, its the end of the month... figured I should leave a little update...<br /><br />REQUESTS<br /><a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a>  <strike>Wang Ji</strike><br /><a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> Yao Xin ~ in progress of coloring<br /><a href="http://toonlink1.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/t/o/toonlink1.png?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":icontoonlink1:" title="toonlink1"/></a> ID ~ not started<br /><a href="http://guilrel.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/g/u/guilrel.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconguilrel:" title="guilrel"/></a> "Sarah's Story" remake ~ not started<br /><br />REQUESTS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE ONES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPLETED.<br />ONLY 4 SPOTS ARE OPEN AT A TIME.<br />REQUESTS TAKE A LONG TIME DUE TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROJECTS SO PATIENCE IS REQUIRED.<br /><br />In addition to these requests I have an illustration project due. I plan on doing a few illustrations on the "Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde and posting them here.<br /><br />I've also animated Spike and the animations can be viewed on youtube.<br />ROUGH ANIMATION: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H8Hd2eZ5nQ&feature=channel_page">[link]</a><br />SMOOTH ANIMATION: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCkuiuCddXk&NR=1">[link]</a><br />FINAL ANIMATION: I can't post the link so click on "flashydipps" and it should be the first video. Its titled "Spike Walks Like a Croc" and is in color.<br /><br />I still plan on doing some fanart pieces as I stated in my last journal.<br /><br />In case you're wondering, my dad is home and is doing really well. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br />Thank you so much to all of you for your support! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br />I'm going to Disneyland tomorrow. (Yes on Super Bowl Sunday) <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br /><br />I think thats about it.<br /><br />PEACE.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Sketchdumped</title>
                <link>http://danidipps.deviantart.com/journal/22445895/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:16:23 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Okay so I'm buckling down.<br /><br />I have had a lot of ideas floating in my head for pieces along with pics that are priority and I feel that the only way I can get these thumbnails going is if I commit to them and list them.<br /><br />So here are the pieces you can expect getting churned out if I follow through...<br /><br />(* = absolutely will be done, no questions asked, asap)<br /><br /><strike>*BubbaSmith's Wang Ji request</strike><br />*VictoriousMoon's Yao Xin request<br />*Mach 5 (gift... long overdue)<br />*finishing the Z Warriors<br />*finishing the Z Warriors tutorial<br />*finishing Mario<br />*Thank You Alex (gift... long overdue as well)<br />9 fan pieces<br />Criss Angel's Believe fan pieces<br />Dragonball Z fan pieces (shh don't tell Stephen! lol)<br />Kung Fu Panda<br />- human designs of each character<br />- some other fan pieces<br />Twilight fan pieces (yes I'm a Twilighter)<br /><br />I might throw in another Joker/Batman piece, some Iron Man (including a comic strip), Indy, and Wall-E if I feel up to it.<br /><br />I'm also definitely going to be working on a project severely in need of being realized called "The Test" which will be animated and voiced by my friends and myself. This will include several previews in relation to designs and storyboards which I'll post here on dA. Unfortunately, I have no way of posting footage of animation due to my lack of knowledge in how dA works with animation (especially animation that includes sound). Plus it is a personal piece. I don't mind sharing sketches and such for it. :]<br /><br />Well, I'd love to hear what you all think about my upcoming projects. Hopefully, I'll be done with my priorities before the new semester and all my time will be devoted to illustration pieces for my class.<br /><br />To those with requests, I know I've said it a dozen and one times already but I promise, the requests are top priority. They will come as soon as I can get them to a point I'm proud of.<br /><br />Sorry for the inconvenience! I've been a procrastinator and you don't deserve that. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />So, yea... lemme know what you all think!<br /><br />Oh and if anyone is wondering about my last journal, my dad is doing better. He isn't home yet (day 9 now) but once his blood sugar is under control he's home free.<br /><br />Thank you again for your support! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/h/heart.gif" width="15" height="13" alt=":heart:" title="Heart" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Unexpected</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:35:22 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ So I know I have my two requests to work on along with some other pieces in the makings (don't worry, they're coming along!)<br /><br />But I had a very rough morning...<br /><br />I came downstairs at around noon to get something to eat before I went out with a friend for the day. My dad was sitting on the couch as he has been for the last couple of months (he is severely disabled). Only difference in him this time was the look on his face.<br /><br />My dad is a very strong person who hardly ever lets anyone see his pain. But today, he looked horribly upset.<br /><br />I asked if he was hungry.<br /><br />"hunuuh" was his response (sort of...)<br /><br />I asked again, only I got closer to understand him.<br /><br />"nu uuuuuhh" he mumbled a little more intelligibly.<br /><br />I asked if he wanted something to drink.<br /><br />"uuuuuuh" a minute goes by. "uuh huuh"<br /><br />I got him water and made myself some pasta and sat beside him as I usually do.<br /><br />Then things got scary...<br /><br />He began to dry heave and instantly, I put my bowl down without taking a bite and ran to get him a bucket. If you think I'm going to get graphic, no worries, nothing came up. He just sounded in pain.<br /><br />Through the panting, I rubbed his back and told him to slow his breathing down. He would try but went right back to practically hyperventilating. I got really worried then and considered calling 911. Instead I ran upstairs and told my little brother to call our mom who was at work.<br /><br />My brother and I sat next to our dad and wiped away the sweat on his head with a moist towel.<br /><br />He started shaking uncontrollably. His breathing was abnormally quick and uneven.<br /><br />I got him to sit back and somehow that slowed down his breathing enough that he stopped shaking. I decided to go take a quick shower and had my brother watch him. When I got out he was gone. My mom had come home and taken him to the hospital.<br /><br />My brother told me that dad kept saying not to call mom cause he didn't want her to know because he didn't want to go to the hospital.<br /><br />He had also passed out and stopped breathing. He didn't respond to my brother calling his name.<br /><br />He snapped awake after about half a minute though and asked if he'd fallen asleep.<br /><br />By then, my mom had come home and told him she was taking him to the hospital.<br /><br />"No." he said.<br /><br />"You're going to the hospital." she said.<br /><br />"Okay." he said.<br /><br />He would never go to the hospital just from my mom's prompts. He was obviously in enough pain to know that he had to go to the hospital.<br /><br />My mom called me after I was picked up by a friend to just get out of the house. She told me that my dad was diagnosed with acute acidosis (high acid pH in his body). His blood sugar was dangerously high (being a diabetic without medications) and his blood oxygen was dangerously low (hence the quick breathing). His organs were shutting down and if he stayed home for one more week, he would've died. The episode I witnessed of him was a diabetic seizure.<br /><br />Now he's in CCU (critical care unit), behind locked doors and with no visitors so I won't be able to see him for a few days.<br /><br />I wrote this because my prayers are with him even though I'm not a terribly religious person.<br /><br />I don't generally write detailed journals about my personal life but I wanted to vent a little due to my fear for him and his health.<br /><br />I wrote this in hopes that anyone who took the time to read this has a better appreciation for the family and health that they have.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>What's to come...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:13:33 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Thought I'd leave a lil update of what's going on with me...<br /><br />I have to finish a couple things before my two requests by <a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.png?1" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> and <a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a><br /><br />First, the batmobile and mach 5 that was meant to be done earlier this week O_o<br /><br />Second, the mario and dbz bgs and tutorial for the z warriors<br /><br />Third, x-mas pix <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />And fourth, (although I can wait til after the requests) my kfp oc's and other kfp wip's<br /><br />Other than that...<br /><br />I have my final dance performance on Sunday (December 21)... oh how the emotions will fly <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/c/cry.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":cry:" title="Crying" /><br />It will be my absolute final show... after 8 years, my studio is closing. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br />But at least I'm going to Disneyland on the 22nd for my 2nd anniversary with my bf! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br />And Christmas parties up the wazoo... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />I wish I could go to the snow... <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/letters/=p.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)" /><br /><br />If you would like to make a request, I have 2 openings:<br /><br />1)<a href="http://bubba-smith.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/b/u/bubba-smith.png?1" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconbubba-smith:" title="bubba-smith"/></a> - sketched<br />2)<a href="http://victoriousmoon.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/v/i/victoriousmoon.gif?3" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconvictoriousmoon:" title="victoriousmoon"/></a> - sketched<br />3) Open<br />4) Open<br /><br />Note me if you have a request!!<br /><br />Oh and Happy Holidays! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/x/xmassanta.gif" width="22" height="20" alt=":santa:" title="Santa Clause" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Til the bitter end...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:56:05 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Well, I'm going to be going into finals as of Monday and I'm studying like mad to make sure I pass everything. 8[<br /><br />I just went through every single one of my pieces here on dA and made them undownloadable. If you wish to download any of my pieces, note me first with a good reason as to why you want to download it/them.<br /><br />I am planning on doing quite a bit of artwork come winter break in a week so prepare (to the few of you watching) for deviation inbox overload. Sorry.<br /><br />If anyone wants a request feel free to ask. I could use the practice.<br /><br />I just did two kung fu panda pieces that I'm pretty proud of and I hope to do more. :]<br /><br />Lemme know what you all think! I love comments so that I can hear what you all have to say.<br /><br />Til break.<br /><br />Peace <3<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Updates</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:08:36 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ K so I haven't gotten any commissions.<br /><br />Clearly I'm not popular enough with enough fans to do any works for money. Not only that but I don't have paypal. : P<br /><br />I recently read a journal by the wonderful <a href="http://kayfedewa.deviantart.com/"><img class="avatar" src="http://a.deviantart.com/avatars/k/a/kayfedewa.gif" width="50" height="50" alt=":iconkayfedewa:" title="kayfedewa"/></a> where she was talking about how she feels about "art theft". I agree with her 200%. Its a wonderful thing that she's doing for our dA community. I wished I had as high an honor as her to have people learn from my works. I am a huge fan of her and her works. Read her journal to see what I'm talking about in terms of the "art theft" issue. (It'd be too much to write)<br /><br />But back on the subject of fans, I'm not worried. I love that I have anyone watching me at all and I'm sure that with time that devwatch list will grow. Gives me time to grow.<br /><br />In relation to my last journal post, I've decided to do requests rather than commissions. Unless my fanbase explodes with people, I don't think I'll be doing commissions for a while. Requests. Free. Sounds nice doesn't it?<br /><br />Just please don't take advantage of me!! :'(<br />I've heard too many horror stories of people getting swamped by people wanting requests and I have no time for being swamped or random people.<br /><br />Quick tip: get to know the person you're requesting from before asking. It makes it more personal, friendly, and less awkward...<br /><br />Thanks for reading.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>It has dawned upon me...</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:34:09 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I need money bad and it seems that being an artist, I can make money by doing commissions.<br /><br />I don't have a lot of fans (as anyone can see in my devwatchers list... which btw, you guys are awesome!) but if anyone happens to come by or if anyone is watching me and like my works I'd be more than happy to do a commission for the first 4 people to sign up...<br /><br />I don't really know how you would pay me. If you know of a way, please let me know in a note.<br /><br />Once 4 people have signed up and paid I will start commissions. I plan on writing another journal once I've determined the form of pay along with the list of people I will be commissioning for.<br /><br />For now, all work will be $20. (color, black/white, animal, people, fanart, it doesn't matter... I just really need the money!!)<br /><br />1.<br /><br />2.<br /><br />3.<br /><br />4.<br /><br />If you want a spot, leave a comment under this journal.<br /><br />If you are under the age of 15, I will not require you to pay me. However, you must be able to prove you are under the age of 15 to get free requests.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>I GOT A TABLET!!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:56:03 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Finally!!!<br /><br />I am so happy!! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br />Thank you soooooo very much to my bf Stephen (and his family too!); my friends: Jose, Sami, Alex, Andy, Eddy, and Adam; and my loving family: mom, dad, and Mark.<br /><br />Can you believe all these people made it possible to get me a tablet? Well they did and I am so thankful to them. My bf decided to get the tablet for me as a graduation present because he knew how much I loved art and wanted a tablet. As a result, he asked around for money to go towards getting me this wonderful gift.<br /><br />I've already put it to good use. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/wink.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /><br /><br />PS waaah my dippy left for vacation today so he won't be able to see my work. <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/f/frown.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":(" title=":( (Sad)" /><br /><br /> ]]></description>
                <author>~danidipps</author>
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                <title>Happy Easter!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:35:27 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Yea so I'm sick XP<br /><br />I haven't drawn anything AT ALL this whole easter break with the exception of one drawing no longer in my possession <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/o/ohmygod.gif" width="26" height="18" alt=":ohmygod:" title="OMG!" /><br /><br />ok... so i drew a pic for my boyfriend cuz he was playing SSBB with his bro and they were playing as sonic and cap falcon on the last boss, tabuu. Since I couldn't play along with them, he requested that I drew them battling tabuu as sonic and cap falcon... and so I did.<br /><br />I wanted to color it and put it on dA but unfortunately I forgot it at his house... haha<br /><br />Anyway, I'm sure I'll have plenty of new stuff when school starts up tomorrow <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/n/noes.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":noes:" title="Noes!" /> so stayed tuned folks and don't touch that dial!!<br /><br />and now a word from our sponsors...<br /><img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/p/pringles.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":pringles:" title="Pringles" /><br />once you pop the fun don't stop!<br /><br />(yes I'm very boooored)<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Scrapping Original Idea</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:25:47 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ As all ideas go through their processes, so do my comics. I am, of course, referring to the SSB Brawl Comic I've been working on. I decided to scrap the idea (not literally in the scrap section but get rid of) I originally had and go with a new one.<br /><br />I'm getting rid of one character and making one more character's appearance shorter. These characters haven't been uploaded yet so you don't know who those characters are. So no biggy! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br />I am also changing the original storyline all together. The original story was too similar to SSB Melee. After actually playing SSB Brawl, I went with the Subspace Emissary Spoof instead as opposed to a classic mode adventure.<br /><br />I've drawn up some new sketchy designs but I won't upload them until they're all finalized.<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>First Entry</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:09:44 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Whoot! My first dA journal entry!<br /><br />Okay so first off I'd like to say thanks to those who favorited, commented, and watched me. Means a lot to a dA newbie like me! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":)" title=":) (Smile)" /><br /><br />On a bad note, I'm not going to be on for about a week cuz my dad "suspended" me from the computer for a week. So unfortunately, I won't be updating this anytime soon.<br /><br />But hey, on the upside, gives me more time to draw! <img src="http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/biggrin.gif" width="15" height="15" alt=":D" title=":D (Big Grin)" /><br /><br />And on that note I'd like to add that I'm starting a SSBB comic. I'll be working on it during my "suspension" and will hopefully have at least 3 pages up for you all to see!<br /><br />With that I bid you all farewell... <3<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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