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]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/28299353/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/28299353/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:39:14 PST
Oh and by the way, I strongly advise against feeding the trolls!

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/28120828/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/28120828/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:03:49 PST really smarter than animals? This kinda makes you think...

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27884360/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27884360/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:00:12 PDT
Freshman year was NOTHING compared to these final 2 semesters. Between trying to find an internship and preventing myself from drowning in Intermediate Accounting, it's like I can't tell which end is up or if I'm sinking or swimming.

I'm either always studying, trying in vain to clean my apartment, or working. I have no time for anything else - no wonder I have no social life outside of my tiny online universe. And even then, not so much! Ugh! I feel pathetic and I have no control over it!

Because of having all of this on my plate, I had to put myself back on antidepressants because I was having a case of the blues/freakout fest to the n'th degree. Now THAT was a fun couple of weeks - trying to accomplish my work while my brain was re-sorting out its chemistry... what a blast. Shoot me. How my fiance put up with it is beyond my comprehension.

Soooo, this is the reason behind my lack of art, or lack of anything for that matter. I can't wait until Thanksgiving break, when I may actually be allowed to breathe. As I commented to one of our pharmacists, I actually like going to work now just because it's an 8 hour span where I don't have to think about anything else - just the pharmacy. But add to that fun mix that corporate has gone Genghis Khan on our asses, and if we get so much as 2 whispers from customers of being rude or unhelpful, we get canned - regardless if the customer was overreacting/malicious or not. The general public is the most vindictive animal in the kingdom, let me tell you.

Oh well. All I can do now is put on my swimmies and pray I don't drown.

~Eta

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27251251/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27251251/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:43:55 PDT
IT'S JUST SO ADDICTING. *Screams*

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27071524/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/27071524/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:19:48 PDT Gold Striped Maroon clownfish has taken to the bubble tip anemone we bought for her! We came home from my parents' this afternoon and she was poking it with her nose and backing her tail into it. Now she's fully snuggled in and tending to it! Our poor little Azure Damsel is very confused and has been intently watching her ever since. He's had a few run-in's with the anemone, and paid for it! "How can she do that, but it stings me in the butt?!"

I'm so excited! I'll post some pics when she gets more established with her new home.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26974289/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26974289/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:56:08 PDT
*Disrupted (Usi brother)
*Bridges (... Uhm, a tapdancing marshmallow. oO)
*Seizer (Usi's Dad)
*Tyranno (Sei's Wolfeh)

K, now I won't forget.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26831400/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26831400/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:13:47 PDT I am NOT accepting any art requests until further notice (which will probably be a long time). I am too busy in real life to be able to devote any time to outside works. I apologize to those thinking of commissioning me, but you will be turned down - I can not give you the service you require in a timely fashion.

Thank you.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26387567/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/26387567/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:47:42 PDT

Don't think I've abandoned y'all, just gonna be gone for a bit!

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/25915223/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/25915223/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:19:22 PDT

Cost: $10. I -may- accept Digos, but right now I've got bills to pay. PayPal works, GDs are -okay- but not preferred.

• All portrait requests must be in compliance with Dragon's Eye Production's terms.
  
• First-come, first-serve. Once the allotted spaces are filled, I will close commissions.
  
• I will not draw characters that incorporate potentially offensive symbols/imagery in their design. This is up to my discretion. Violence is okay, swastikas, for example, are not (and yes, I know they are actually an African symbol, but they can be interpreted as offensive for obvious reasons).
  
• Please specify whether you'd like for your portrait to be remappable or not. Usiku's portrait, for example, is non-remappable. This allows for a greater spread of detail. Remaps will change colors with your character.
  
• YOU MAY NOT USE MY ART FOR ANY PERSONAL PROFIT OR GAIN! THIS INCLUDES USING MY PORTRAITS TO PROMOTE/CHARGE MORE FOR A FURCADIA ALT NAME! I WILL NOT TOLERATE THIS! By commissioning me, you agree to these terms!
  



--Slots--

• Slot 1: (Open)
  
• Slot 2: (Open)
  
• Slot 3: (Open)
  


Send me a private message via dA or whisper Usiku or Eta on Furcadia for inquiries or requests.

BTW pickles are awesome. K?!

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/25056219/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/25056219/ Sun, 31 May 2009 17:36:09 PDT
]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24974699/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24974699/ Wed, 27 May 2009 07:05:30 PDT But I ran outta milk for my cold cereal. What a travesty... srsly.

In other news... I'm wicked excited This is so mad sexy! [link]

Good thing my drood is 74... bad thing my drood is pema-boomkin and will never use her bear form (with the exception of her PvP spec... feral charge followed by moonkin shift = pwnage... least, it did in BC).

BTW, it's hard to draw when you live in close quarters with someone like I do. Especially if you're very private about your art. :S

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24224214/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24224214/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:11:38 PDT
The average McDonald's worker makes somewhere around $7.15 an hour, with a median wage of about $8.50. (Source: [link])

Now, this, THIS site is fucking LAUGHABLE: [link]

Here's a NEWSFLASH, PEOPLE! The average retail Pharmacy Technician makes $8.00 an hour. Now, isn't that nice? That is, oh, $0.75 above my state's minimum wage. So, essentially, the person making your greasy burger isn't getting paid that much less than the person who is in charge of your lifesaving medication (no offense to you McD people - I've debated joining you at this point). The stress in the job is unbelievable, and the pay is not worth the duties they keep piling on top of already overworked employees.

Sorry for the rant, but the corporation that I work for (name withheld to protect myself, LOL) is by FAR the biggest stressor in my life currently. The front store manager at my particular pharmacy works over 80 hours a week some weeks, AND our pharmacists are not permitted lunch breaks. So, tell me, do you want a pharmacist, who has been working for 13 hours straight with no meal, filling your scripts? Eh? Ugh. This is an deplorable situation. I'm glad I have a job, but I'm getting to the breaking point.


---COMMISSION INFORMATION---

I've been getting a lot of interest from Furcadia players over the past few days regarding my portraits. I love doing portraits! I'm not taking any commissions at the moment because of the level of insanity in my life right now. However, I will open up commissions in mid-May for those who are interested!

Here's what my prices will (tentatively) be. Please keep in mind that these are subject to change at any time.

• Furcadia Portraits: You have a few options - either one empty portrait space, or $10.00 via Paypal. Real $$ is always awesome! I may decide to accept GD - don't count on it though! I make re-map ports and non-remap ports alike!
  
• Character Reference Sheets: These are flat-blocked, full-body outlines of your character with his/her colors. I won't put any stats onto the image, however, I will leave room upon request for you to do so if you wish. These I will charge $20.00 USD for.
  
• Small Digital Portrait: This is a head-shot of your character, complete with a moderately-detailed background and shading. My price: $20.00
  
• Full Digital Portrait: Feeling daring, are we? This is a full-body piece of your character, complete with detailed shading. The base price is $30.00. A simple background is $10.00 extra, a detailed one will bump your price to $50.00. Hey, I gotta eat too!
  


I will negotiate and haggle. Nothing is set in stone. I charge based on the amount of time and effort each piece will cost.

Look for me to open up shop in May!

-Eta

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]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24041905/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/24041905/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:25:08 PDT
There's certain people that think I am still the person I was when I was a teenager. I'm sorry, I've moved on. (This, note, is not directed toward the old Oddworld gang in any way - they are still the bee's knees in my book. Or anyone I know IRL.)

I AM NOT:
-A "therian" or "were" or whatev. It was a phase I went through, and have been passed for quite a few years ago. I have a much better understanding of myself currently.
-Someone with "free time." That is a myth to me. I am approaching my 5th and final year of college (full-time), work part time at a fast-paced, high-stress job, and keep my OWN place (which I share with my FIANCE. LET ME STRESS THAT. I AM TAKEN TY VM) which requires chores, housework, errands, etc.

If I am not going out of my way to contact you back for the 50th time... please, respect my privacy and leave me alone. I am just trying to live my life.

Thank you.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/23249120/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/23249120/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:47:07 PST
So she walks in this morning and stabs our front store person. I mean, oh my God. Our pharmacist was so freaked out that she couldn't work anymore and went home, along with the other pharmacy staff. But my fiance is there now just answering the phone. Omg. I was shrieking on the phone, "We knew she was nuts, we knew she was nuts."

-Freaked out DA

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21944457/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21944457/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:25:13 PST
I'm tempted to bring Vile back. Not sure though. *shrug*

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21547681/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21547681/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:11:32 PST
Now, I don't blame Mayor Nutter - the guy's done boatloads more than his predecessor has, in my opinion. Plus, he was one of the first at the hospital where the cop's body was taken to. This guy's actively involved within the community, and I give him total props for what he's done. He was handed a terrible situation and is doing his best to make it better.

Gotta love America's legal system.

R.I.P. Sgt. Simpson.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21467128/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21467128/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:05:28 PST
Waiting on the UPS man is killing me - I am soooo impatient! I'm visiting my mom, and I keep asking her for menial tasks to keep my brain occupied, heh.

I am so excited! Omg! Some of my (crazier) guildies were up all night leveling to 71. Heh.

They tell me the new continent is beautiful and the quests are interesting. So far, it's apparently kicking BC's ass. Omg!

Can'twaitcan'twaitcan'twaaaaiiit!!!!

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21250327/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/21250327/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:50 PDT
Just so there's no confusion.

It's such a stupid, pointless holiday.

So I'm just gonna sit on my ass and get drunk. PHAIL

EDIT: BTW, does anyone know where to buy materials for making custom plush online? I'd like to try my hand at something but I can't find the fuzzy fabric materials ANYWHERE!

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/20875225/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/20875225/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:21:23 PDT
About 3 weeks ago, I moved into an apartment with my fiance. The apartment complex is about a 30 minute drive from my parents' house. This isn't the first time I've lived away from my parents, but the first time didn't exactly turn out well, either. Things started to get a little hairy when my fiance moved up from Florida. I noticed certain things that he said or did that bugged me, got under my skin. I figured it was just me being my typical tight-ass self. So, after about 3 months we got this place.

Eh... let's just say the honeymoon's over. He wants to be more intimate, I don't. I don't really ever feel affectionate - I never have been an affectionate person. I have no sexual drive. At all... not sure if it's the antidepressant medication I'm on or what. I just want my space. I see my mother 2 or 3 times a week, and I cry every time she leaves or I leave the house. Why can't I just get myself together? It's always the same thing - I sit in a little corner and cry like a baby. And my fiance, despite trying to comfort me, doesn't really do the trick. Is there something wrong with me? Is it bad that my lover has suddenly turned into more of a best friend than someone to be affectionate with? I can't figure it out. I've already committed... but now I'm worried if I made the wrong choice.

This is just the pits. Really. On top of trying to maintain a steady income, grades, and a clean apartment, I've got this internal strife kicking the living shit out of me. I feel completely run-down ALL the time. I can't concentrate.

Ugh...

I don't want sympathy - I'm too proud for that. Pride has always been a HUGE character flaw for me. Any thoughts or comments, however, are welcome.

~E.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/18176106/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/18176106/ Mon, 05 May 2008 06:32:10 PDT
R@inch@ser@L!ve.Com (@ = a, ! = i, encoded to prevent spamming)

Add me if you like. I'm on periodically.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/18021833/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/18021833/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:08:26 PDT aurora-starwing. No one deserves to be deprived of their right to live by another, and it is my sincere hope that she did not suffer as she was slain by the hands of a soulless bastard.

Though I never knew you, may you find peace as your energy is returned to the Universe; may you now experience true freedom and oneness. And above all, may you never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace.

---------Edit--------

Also, this small space dedicated to my friend, Sonja. She was merely a teenager when cancer finally claimed her a few months ago, but she went down fighting. My dear Sonja, may you be as lively and energetic in the Afterlife as you were in those precious short months that I knew you.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17856512/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17856512/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:05:26 PDT
*Insert head scratching, drooling, and various other indicators of mental malfunction here*

Yeah, I have nothing to draw, and have had nothing to draw for 2 years now. It's great, and by great I mean shitty, and by shitty I mean REALLY shitty. Oh yeah, and there's this little thing called time that I don't have, followed by its best friend called money, which I also don't have. Funny how those two always come in pairs... the little bastards.

And if I have to shove any more macroeconomics facts into my head, I'm going to explode. And I lost my train of thought again. Crimeny.

Oh yeah, I'm deleting all of my old journal entries. Why? Because they suck. And I want to delete them. So, uh... deal?

Oh wait, I do have something I wanted to draw as a gift for a good friend who's going through a rough bout, but again. TIME. Yarrrrrgghhh! Oh, and patience. I seem to have lost that for good.

- The End -

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17564444/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17564444/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:57:39 PDT
"The gray wolf was officially removed from the Endangered Species Act's "threatened" list Friday after three decades. The decision means the predators can be shot and killed once they step out of Yellowstone National Park. That pleases ranchers, but environmentalists are concerned." ( Source: [link] )

So I skimmed through the article, and I came upon this wonderful, self-centered comment by, of course, a politician:

" "There's nothing about a wolf that's sacred," said Bruce Malcolm, a cattle rancher and Republican member of Montana's House of Representatives.

He said he's lost nearly two dozen cows to the wolves in recent years. "I would have preferred that they never came here," he said."

Oh noes, you lost a few freakin' cows that HUMANS introduced into the wolves' natural habitat, so all of a sudden it's OK to remove an animal from its home territory? Uh huh... it's closed-minded, self-serving comments like this that make me hate politicians even more.

This guy's probably using money to wipe his ass he's got so much, so he's going to flip out over cows? Maybe it's the flu meds taking effect, but this guy's remarks are ignorant, to say the least.

Here's the full article, in case y'all want to take a look: [link]

If anyone finds an online petition against removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list, please let me know. Apparently, an environmentally-centered law firm in California is trying to sue the government for it, but that's by far not going to be enough.

This only spells disaster for the beautiful animal who, is in fact, the same exact SPECIES as our beloved companions, the household dog.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17512619/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/17512619/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:18:40 PDT
I don't particularly see anything spectacular about the new area... so it's got a new instance, big deal. If you're a PvPer like me, this isn't all that exciting.

And it's little changes, like the battlegrounds and honor, that have me irked the most. Just almost makes it pointless to do them anymore.

Bleh... I doubt I'll play that much after Wrath of the Lich King... some companies don't know when to leave well enough alone for awhile. Too many changes within too short of a time span isn't good.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/16464693/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/16464693/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:59:06 PST
Hum.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/12890673/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/12890673/ Tue, 08 May 2007 17:25:37 PDT
In anticipation of the production of more refined works, I will be shortly cleaning out most of my gallery. If there is a piece that you have a particular attachment to, please save it to your hard drive because chances are it won't be here much longer.

Thank you.

~DA

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/12656186/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/12656186/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:44:36 PDT
World of WarCRACK what?

Lvl 70 is addictive. HELP! *Drowns, and you didn't even bother to throw out a life preserver. Shame on you.*

Kate. Call me sometime. I miss your awesomeness. And you, Julie... when you're not... you know. Lmao.

Moo. <3

~D-to-the-A (Who is still drawing... yeah, you probably don't believe that, do you.)

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/11985623/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/11985623/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:03:39 PST
Still working on your commission, Lindz, I promise!

Also working on some Vile pictures as I've begun Role Playing her again.

If I'm not RPing or at school, I'm probably on WoW working on my 57 shaman. Grrr, so close to being able to go to the Outlands!

~DA

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10673506/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10673506/ Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:45:37 PST
I'm sorry for what I've done. I'm a fucking moron. I HATE myself when I'm like this. I wish I could just tear myself to itty-bitty, bleeding shreds.

But then again, being a total ass hole is called being a woman. Fuck, I hate my gender. Sorry ladies, but you won't find any feminism here.

-DA, who wishes she was someone else.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10541586/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10541586/ Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:33:04 PDT
Don't expect anything new for like, a long time. That's life for you.

-DA

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10177605/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10177605/ Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:44:31 PDT
It seems to me, actually, no, it doesn't seem, it is concrete FACT, that every time something REALLY good happens in my life, something really BAD happens to counteract it and bitchslap me straight in the face.

EVERY. FUCKING. TIME!

The negative catalyst in this particular episode is my parents, who have yet to wake up and realize that I am no longer 14, but 20. They ruined a PERFECT night. Just SMASHED it into a million pieces. Thanks a WHOLE fucking lot. I haven't been this upset in a longass time. And to think I was foolish enough to experience an instant of happiness.

Sometimes I wish I just wouldn't wake up in the morning. -.-

-DA

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10072022/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10072022/ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:49:33 PDT
Should I start another LiveJournal? It's been at least a year since I've had one.

Opinions?

-Teh Dee-to-the-Ay. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10051506/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10051506/ Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:34:12 PDT
Someone INSPIRE ME! ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10002367/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/10002367/ Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:48:48 PDT
But, for more detail, been busy with job, friends, and college (which becomes pretty monotonous when you become an upper classman, ironically). So, if you want some of my stuff, let me know - I don't plan on going back to that game anymore, because it bores me and looks microscopic on my new machine. New machine = pwn Furc. Oh yeah, I'll only give you stuff if I like you. If you're an egotistical bastard like a lot of Furcadia people I know, kindly kiss my ass.

I love being blunt, lol.

Toodles. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9952243/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9952243/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:15:15 PDT
DAMN IT. -.- ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9863859/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9863859/ Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:43:16 PDT
I used to love fall, really. A lot. But for the past two-three years, as soon as the seasons start switching, it's like my body chemistry goes all whacky. I get all... uncomfortable... anxious? Unsettled? Dunno what I'm searching for, it's a strange feeling. I don't have this feeling in summer and late spring. I used to adore winter as well. But now... it just makes me go stirr crazy. Maybe a case of seasonal affective disorder?

It was cold and dismal all day - it looked constantly like it wanted to rain, but it never did. A few days ago it was in the high 80's as it's been for quite some time. Today, it was in the lower 70's... and it starts. I just feel all... weird. I'm woozy, a little tense, and easily bored/distracted. Help, I have issues (as if we didn't already know!). There could be so many reasons for this that it makes my head spin.

Oh well. We already know I'm a nutcase.

-DA ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9832196/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9832196/ Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:31:48 PDT
... 1920 x 1200 pixels is many little dots, yes.

Everything is so very wide... and letters are so very small. I will be going blind sooner than predicted... yes!

-DA, who is still alive... but barely. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9326088/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9326088/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:26:30 PDT

• Medications to "enhance" the performance of bodily organs that I do not possess (hm, I've seen "down there" every day for twenty+ years, and yes, I still have a vagina).
  
• Some stupid and obviously fake stock that some bozo wants me to invest in because it's "doing so well." Probably worth a whopping $0.05. Oh wow, that costs as much as a bag full of my FINGERNAIL CLIPPINGS!
  


I can't tell you how many times I've desired to send these inconsiderate scumbags that apparently have no life a rediculously long eMail consisting of nothing but the many ways of saying, "Fuck you." Or, perhaps, re-send them their own message about 20 times in the spirit of the old saying, "A dose of your own medicine." However, I sincerely doubt it'd do any good.

We ARE dealing with those that have no brain, mind you.

Ok, newsflash, people: if my name is EMILY, it's highly likely that I do not have a penis and therefore would not give a shit about some Viagara sale. Oh yes, we've got some real intellectuals here.

What's the point of making a journal entry? There isn't one, really. But if you've been reading this and can relate to a T, I'd definitely like to hear about it. I'm sure others have gotten some pretty pathetic spam that they wish to high heaven would go away, yet like a recurring nightmare, it lurks in their inbox every. FRICKIN'. DAY.

Argh!

-DA, who, yes, is still female.

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9313665/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/9313665/ Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:27:15 PDT
No commissions or trades or anything like that for the moment. Hell, I'll be lucky if I get any personal art done. As you may (or may not) have noticed, I haven't uploaded anything in awhile. The reason is easy as pie: job. I've been hired by CVS as a pharmacy technician, which will greatly improve my chances for getting into pharmacy school. The training involved has been eating up my time, and when I am home, I play Oblivion until my eyes implode.

So... deal with it.

Oh yeah. As I don't play it anymore, really, I'm selling the majority of my alts. There's also a very, very good chance that I'll be leavin Kay Fedewa's Blackblood Alliance forums as well. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8858869/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8858869/ Tue, 23 May 2006 21:59:42 PDT I WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING CHECK/MONEY ORDER PAYMENTS THROUGH SNAIL MAIL! Here's a rundown of tentative prices:

• Character Lineart: A black-and-white, clean drawing of a character of your choice drawn on lightweight sketch paper and finished off in various Micron markers. $10, add $5 for each additional character to be included in the drawing; add $5 for a background.
  
• Character Sheet: A digital drawing of you character done to your specifications. Designed with the intent of displaying a character's unique features. Digitally colored with a color code featured on the side, though shading and a background will be absent. $15 per character.
  
• Plain Digital Package: A detailed digital piece of your character consisting of shading and any pose you desire. No background. $20, add $10 for each additional character to be included in the drawing.
  
• Full Digital Package: The highest quality and time commitment, consisting of a full character portrait upon a full-color, detailed background. $40, add $10 for each additional character to be included in the drawing; additional costs may be added into the overall cost if specifications are included that elevate the time spent on/difficulty of the piece.
  
• Traditional Black-and-White: A black-and-white piece done on either lightweight sketch paper or Bristol board and composed in either graphite or charcoal. Created with the intent to be sent back to the customer. $20, add $10 for each additional character to be included in the piece; add $20 for a detailed background.
  
• Traditional Portrait: A full-color, shaded portrait of a character of your choice done on Bristol board in Prisma and Crayola colored pencils. No background. Created with the intent to be sent back to the customer. $30, add $10 for each additional character to be included in the piece.
  
• Full Traditional Package: A full-color, shaded portrait of a character of your choice with a detailed background. Done on Bristol board in Prisma and Crayola colored pencils. Created with the intent to be sent back to the customer. $50, add $10 for each additional character to be included in the drawing; additional costs may be added into the overall cost if specifications are included that elevate the time spent on/difficulty of the piece.
  
• Furcadia Digital Portrait: A small, yet detailed 95 x 95 pixel portrait that is made fully remappable. For use as a personal portrait in the game Furcadia. $10 per portrait. NOTE: I am no longer accepting Digo items in exchange for portrait art as I have essentially quit Furcadia. However, as I do enjoy making portraits, I will continue to do them for a fee.
  


The reason as to why the traditional pieces are generally more expensive than the digitals is because not only do I have to ship the thing, but I am much more comfortable working in a digital medium.

Prices are subject to change and are up to the discretion of the artist.

Here's the deal: once you confirm that you'd like to commission me, I start the rough sketch. Upon completing the sketch, I will show you what I have so far (complete with a big ol' watermark all over it). If you, at that point, decide to continue with the commission, you will then have to pay before I finish it. If for some reason the commission can not be completed, I will refund the price of the commission..

I doubt I'll get any commissions, but eh! You never know.

Art Trades: As far as art trades go... I'm not intent on saying anyone is a bad artist, so please do not twist my words. However, I am not willing to take art trades at this time unless your work is exceptional. Sorry, but art trades just don't motivate me most of the time, especially since I end up doing my half but the other person involved neglects to do their share.

-

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8624297/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8624297/ Tue, 02 May 2006 23:16:19 PDT
I just finished TES IV: Oblivion. It's 2 am. I'm CRYING. Omg... why did my two favorite characters have to die... ? I am SOBBING. I'm about to get my period, and is moving so she won't be on as much anymore. GOD. My summer is off to a great start. *Sarcasm* Seriously...

Em's Summer To-Do List:

• Finish art trade with her fabulouso shmexilicious best real-life college bud, ~lindz-326.
  
• Sketch other members of the Unopa elven series, and digitally color them.
  
• Finish new sketch of Nightfire (Unopa's dragon form), AKA Black Dragon. I only have the head so far. :S
  
• Pieces consisting of other elven characters.
  
• Bunches of dynamic Eta pics. Must, must, must!
  
• TES IV: Oblivion fanart! Especially Martin and Jauffre. Another must!
  
• Your mom. Just kiddin'.
  


Trades and commissions are closed right now. My brain is literally exploding with image ideas that I can't contain, not to mention my style is evolving again. Now! To survive finals week.

*Random* Aw, man. I've always wanted a Scar plush like this. Lol. Looked everywhere for one. Oh well. Too bad I don't have a credit card. [link]

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8534610/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8534610/ Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:12:22 PDT
Now, to a statement that those who speak with me most often are used to hearing: I hate my job.

For exactly a year, I've been employed by a country club next to my house as a waitress. Specifically, I hate my boss. She, yes SHE hates girls... teenage girls and young women. I am constantly her scapegoat. When I first started, it was no big deal when she yelled at me because I was learning, even though even then she shouldn't have been yelling. But the trend hasn't changed. She's taken a liking to chewing my ass out in front of coworkers, and I can't tell you HOW many times the poor chefs have seen me standing there, getting yelled at for the DUMBEST things.

Today was the LAST straw.

I've come home from work crying many times due to that fuckass bitch's harassment. And, before I continue, if you reply and say: "Why don't you tell HER boss?" I'll kill you. The owner of the club is a lazyass young little snobby rich boy who is leeching every cent out of that place. I guarantee he'll sell the shithole once he's done with it, as he doesn't bother to rennovate it. Anyway, back to my lovely little bedtime story. It was only me and the regular bartender today. I'm used to her favoritism. It was funny how I was stuck BY MYSELF tending to 24 golfers at a buffet while the bartender SAT ON HIS ASS at the bar in FULL SIGHT of my boss and bullshitted with her. If I did that, I'd be SLAUGHTERED. So, I took care of those guys and was going along my merry way when the lady golfers came in. Earlier in the day, the chef had told me that the soup du jour was chicken cacciatore. So I'm like, yay. That's what I tell these folks when they ask me.

Well, well. My boss fucking uses this snotty-ass sarcastic-nice tone to me IN FRONT OF THE MEMBERS and says, "When I tell you that the soup is chicken with rice and mushrooms, you TELL them that it's chicken and rice with mushrooms." When I told her that that's what the chef had called it, she said, "YOU DON'T WORK FOR THE CHEF! YOU WORK FOR -ME!-" The irony of this is that she never told me that it was supposedly "chicken and rice with mushrooms" in the first place.

Omfg. I have NEVER hated someone with such a livid passion as this. She ALWAYS, ALWAYS takes her SHIT out on me over STUPID THINGS! Every time I think I'm doing my job well, she finds some tiny detail to bitch me out over. It's noticeable how often she's in a foul mood, takes it out on me and ONLY me, and then is happy as hell because she got to yell at stupid little shitty-ass waitress grunt-slave Emily. The members like me: I think it'll be oh-so hilarious to see their faces when I announce that I'm QUITTING. And if they ask me why, I'll tell them - the person that handles your checks is a fucking cocksucker.

I'm tired of the harassment, and I'm tired of literally getting SICK over some stupid old wench's bitterness. I would sincerely like to smile in her face and say calmly, "Go fuck yourself." -.- ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8351112/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/8351112/ Mon, 03 Apr 2006 07:39:26 PDT
Due to time constraints and a general need of money, I will only be accepting commissions here on out. All transactions will be made via snail mail UNLESS you are commissioning a Furcadia Portrait, in which case it will cost you one Furcadia Portrait space. I do enjoy making portraits, hence the lenience on the price.

Like I said, I need the money: going to six years of pharmacy school after four initial years of college is leaving a flaming hole in my pocket.

Thanks. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7830561/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7830561/ Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:23:55 PST
Glurgle-snarf.

Anyway...

Comission Status:

• Lindz: In planning process.
  
• RipTalon: Trade; planning.
  
• Cosmosis Jane: Trade; initiating.
  



Projects:

• Character design - Clamp, sabertoothed cat
  
• Redesign - Loque, Smilodon
  
• Vile with mild update.
  


Real-Life Friends:


Totally Awesome People:

]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7592488/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7592488/ Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:55:31 PST
Anyway.

I'll probably be posting some work now, as inspiration has struck just in time for the new semester - of course! >\ I have some major changes in store, of which I will allow only this single hint: take a good, long look at DragonAura while you can! Yes, I've decided it's time for a change. A white, purple-maned dragoness that could manipulate time itself was a perfect image of me for myself when I was in junior and senior high school. But as I'm approaching my third year of college and as my life is dominated by the life sciences, I've found myself wishing to metamorphize and evolve into something that better-suits me. 'Draig' will be my new alias and dragon self - a furred, fully-mammalian dragon with no other special power than the ability to shift into a Welsh Mountain Pony. Yes, a pony! How completely unusual and amazing and scary: a 12.2 hand high pony! *Cough*

Here's a website I've made of her statistics for occasional Role Play, if you're interested: [link] (If you catch any typos or something weird, please feel free to let me know! )

Been working on some studies of how I'd like her to look and how I envision her. Special thanks go out to =ahkahna for allowing me to be her 'pupil' of sorts and learn from her anatomy. As I am striving for an evolution in my art now more than ever, I truly appreciate this artist of monumental skill and talen t permitting me to learn from what she's done.

I don't guarantee haste in posting art, though - my grades come first. I am also open for FURCADIA PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS only! I will be taking portrait commissions in exchange for one portrait space per portrait. Any other commissions (with exception of 'Mogwai', who commissioned me before the holiday) are not being accepted at this time.

Thank you, and have a super sailorific sunshiny day!

-E. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7302244/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7302244/ Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:20:16 PST [link]

Please, please, please click that link and join? ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7245850/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/7245850/ Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:09:50 PST
*Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle* *Wiggle*! ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6965988/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6965988/ Sat, 05 Nov 2005 20:16:58 PST
Excuse me if there is a sudden, short flow of angsty art. Because right now. I have no heart. There is no point in me having one, since all relationships are apparently sexually motivated, and I'm a chaste virgin. Yes, that's right, I'm a virgin and staying that way of my own accord. Apparently, I had a chance to change that tonight, but instead, I smartly drove off.

God. I was so dillusional that thinking relationships are anything BUT sex. -.- ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6855857/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6855857/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:36:00 PDT ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6728214/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6728214/ Mon, 10 Oct 2005 08:39:05 PDT
That day in which banks close, federal offices have off, and parades march up and down the streets. ALL IN CELEBRATION OF ONE MAN!

A MAN who was a greedy, egotistical, cruel pirate who ACCIDENTALLY discovered two new continents and thought they were India because he was an idiot. Big. Fucking. Deal.

Christopher Columbus was a terrible person. Why do we have a whole day off devoted to him? I think it's sick. He shouldn't have his own day. SO SCREW COLUMBUS DAY. *Marks it OFF of her calendar* Take that, you evil pirate man! ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6436234/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6436234/ Tue, 06 Sep 2005 20:23:29 PDT
Back to whatever you were doing before.

If I got you to look at this, well, I feel accomplished. > Bwahaha.

*Dematures* ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6243763/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6243763/ Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:41:44 PDT
[link]

All I can say is... what the flying fuck? Man, when Sheezy comes back online, I am SO contemplating leaving this corporate shithole. :\

EDIT: Well, it seems Sheezy will probably go belly-up as it seems they can't pay their server bills. Guess it's back to Side7 for me. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6168954/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6168954/ Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:10:41 PDT
AWESOMENESS in a can!

Jark is still the bee's knees. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6098657/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6098657/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:29:16 PDT SilverPoot's journal, originally from `justthorne's journal. Link: [link]
I am planning on following these.

~ First and most important, stop submitting art. Unless that art concerns the issue at hand. I would also suggest hiding all your art, but how you handle that is your call. (I personally don't believe in deleting art, but hiding it is non-destructive.)

~ And if you're burning to post new art, find a way to make it relevant. (Shoot, you'll end up with extra attention for riding the wave, so you could even consider it "enlightened self-interest.")

~ Second, stop commenting art, unless that art concerns the issue at hand.

~ Third, stop posting journals, unless they concern the issue at hand. Consider posting a simple journal that says merely "Waiting for Jark to Get the Respect He Deserves," if you've nothing more complex to offer than that.

~ Fourth, stop any public communication, unless it concerns the issue at hand. We're all addicted to our social lives here, but let's take it into Notes.

~ Fifth, minimize viewing of art, to slow down the view counts and statistical progress of the site (as well as ad revenues).

~ Sixth, make sure your current Favorite reflects the issue, by picking a piece that's concerned with it. In fact, fave as many relevant pieces as possible, to push them up into the DTFs.

~ Seventh, if you are an administrator who doesn't believe in this crap either, I'd suggest minimizing your administrative functions. Am I out of line to suggest that? Quite possibly. But each administrator should strive to express their indignation as best they can, even if only by passivity.

~ And eighth, though I have no desire to pimp myself, link this journal if you please. Or, hell, copy it into your own if you please. (If so, take care to preserve the links, there are only a couple. I can note anyone with the copy to preserve the proper bolding and italics.)

Confused? Click here
and here To find out what the heck is going on. From there you can get more links and fight in your own way.

Additional Links:

[link]
[link]
[link] ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6075611/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6075611/ Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:52:23 PDT
Apparently, Jark was ousted of his staff position against his will.

Gee! This sounds AWFULLY FUCKING FAMILIAR. Like, oh, let's say, when Abe Babe ousted the Oddworld Forums admin/creator forcefully from his OWN board? What the hell, man.

From what I've been able to gather, the person that forcefully booted Jark wants to make dA more corporate. Okay. So like, if this happens, I'm making my own damn personal website.

I have the right to express my opinion, and my opinion is that this is fucked up, pointless, and destructive on all accounts.

*Fume*

Support Jark: [link]

If I get banned for this, so be it. Make me a 'martyr', lmfao. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6059949/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/6059949/ Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:50:48 PDT
[link] ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/5860295/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/5860295/ Wed, 06 Jul 2005 19:35:37 PDT :

DA: And just so you know, barnacles are hermaphroditic. Just so you know.
Slang: Why thank you, that was vital information xD
DA: I'm sure. Isn't your life enhanced by that information?
Slang: Yes!
DA: I mean, HOW did you ever survive without knowing a barnacle is bisexual?
Slang: I don't know... I guess I just kinda.. ate.. slept, y'know.
DA: But now you can get out there and LIVE! And proclaim around the countryside: "I HAVE BEEN ELIGHTENED! Barnacles are HERMAPHRODITES!"
Slang: YES. YES I THINK I WILL DO THAT RIGHT NOW. *runs*

And that was your fun factoid of the moment. ]]> ~dragonaura http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/5805031/ http://dragonaura.deviantart.com/journal/5805031/ Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:10:19 PDT ~dragonaura