http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:goldstone-glitter&section=today deviantART RSS for by:goldstone-glitter en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:36:15 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27754310/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27754310/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:14:50 PDT
I'm doing AP again this year and I'm not happy with it...but oh well. I'm not going to try to start on another emo rant as those are useless.

I'M SO DAMN BUSY IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY PEOPLE. Until I get everything set OCD straight and I'm good to go I'll be on more often. I just have the most incredibly debilitating (sp?) art lull in the history of art lulls to even appreciate dA or art at all. So yeah.

Other than that life could be greater. I'm hopefully getting my drivers' license in a month or two. That'll save a lot of time, actually. So yeah. Other than that...I've told you pretty much everything. Things are normal. and yeah.

Good evening, good evening, the sun sets on us now.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27222882/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27222882/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:21:52 PDT
Alrighty, so here's the deal: What I'm about to talk 'bout here may turn into a rant at any given moment, is highly emotional and may annoy most of you. However, Facebook doesn't have an App where I can let my feelings go, so bear with me here, okie doke?

I've been thinking about abandoning this account. Not signing off or anything - oh no, I still have customers here to serve - rather just using this account for critic work and as a back up source for my work in any emergencies. Therefore I'd probably do a huge sweep of what is here and scrap a lot of work. Reason being that I hate the feeling of constant failure to give you guys any real artwork unlike so many other artists do on here, and the fact that dA is starting to get on my nerves...aka overrun with anime weeaboos' (which I already have enough of those to deal with). However, since I know I still have some requests for various things other than artwork (for obvious reasons) I still will be present here from time to time.

My schedule is giving me a headache. Every inch and space of time I have is almost full now. On top of that, I have to try to get a drivers license to live in this stupid world. This year I have big shoes to fill as well, and I've got bigger things to distract myself with than what is happening here.

Those bigger things to distract myself with are my priority now. Since I was a kid, the only thing I was known and interested for and in was drawing. I don't see much joy in drawing at the moment, nor in painting (well, I actually like painting better). I have a King Kong-sized art block gnawing at my abilities right now; it makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to draw again. I blame the AP program, which I am being forced into again this year, thus increasing my dread. So while I try to rejuvinate my skills, if they're at all salvageable, I have drowned myself in the world of dance. I now focus on refining my technique in both folk and ballet; it is what I find joy in now.

On top of that, my feelings from the summer have not changed for the guy half-way 'cross the world. This leaves me thinking about whether or not I am getting sickly bipolar, since one minute I am up and happy to know him and the next I am down and wish I had never met him. This WILL annoy you all. I don't want to drag you guys through this; I've already drug you though enough of my mucky stupidity the many years I've known you people. In fact, I've kept this desire pretty much silent to everyone around me, including him, because for my friends and family they are worn out and sick of it and the day I tell him my feelings I'd either be A. On my deathbed, B. it'd be during the Apocalypse, C. I just commited suicide and left a letter for him, or D. Whenever I see him again in person (but this is highly unlikely).

So I am done here. This will probably be my last appearane for awhile, other than the occasional update or whatnot. I'm not going to make another account and restart, no, I am just going to go through my gallery and scrap/delete whatever needs to be thrown out and sift through the remaining things here on my profile as well.

I'll see you all sometime other than now.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27160601/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/27160601/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:44:24 PDT
I'm watching the History channel right now and it's making me cry. I can't believe that that had happened in my lifetime, and that today we don't pay enough respect and homage to the heros and the dead in that day and time. All we do is have a two second moment of silence and then talk about the football game tonight. I find that selfish and disrespectful on so many levels.

I knew no one involved in or was in any way related to the attacks on the World Trade Centers, but watching these documentaries and hearing these people tell their stories makes me feel as if I am a close friend or that I was there. Seeing the faces of those tough New Yorkers melt into a scared and emotional contortion is seeing the face of Humanity shocked as a whole, something rare, something moving, something tragic in this case.

Living next to a metropetolian area (Seattle) and knowing that in the past and present it has been a terrorist target brings a whole new dimension to look at. Those towers were an essential part of the skyline; and a skyline is part of your home and personal life when you see it everyday. What would it be like for me to see the Space Needle fall? Think and put ourselves in the situation and you begin to feel the sense of change and most of all - danger- that was inevidable for them and still in the balance for us.

But no. We don't give nearly enough respect in my opinion. There are people that saved countless lives that died doing so. And all we give them is two seconds of silence. What kind of memorial is that? Normal people: men and women, democrats and republicans, gays and straights - they all set aside their differences to help. They all became evenly human. Many died. Many survived. How do we honor that? I certainly think that a moment of silence is great, but for everyone just to stay silent because they were told to and forget it two seconds later? That's horrible.

Even if we were too young to understand or remember, we have to try remember by the history given to us. By doing that, we give our thanks and respect to the people who lived and died in this tragedy. People as why, and I say that it is because we learn a great deal about the human spirit, the heroic and selfish sides of humanity as a whole, and last but not least we learn about our country and the fellow citizens around us. We become tighter as a nation and come to respect our patriotic nature however silly and boisterious it may seem. We see America in a new light.

I'm sorry if I ruined your day, but please sacrifice the luxury of your day for those who did not have that simple pleasure. Thanks for listening and God bless you, your family, and the nation we live in and know as America.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26939626/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26939626/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:33:27 PDT
NOW THAT THE NEW SKILLET ALBUM (AWAKE) IS OUT, YOU NEED TO GO GET IT. >D

Anyway, I'm back from my camping trip (which I got back on Saturday, actually) and I am done for the summer. Now I have less than a week until school starts, and I'm partially excited yet dreading it. There are SO many people I don't want to see again...

But I know that I will have too because that is life. I only have three classes there anyway, and I probably won't see them that much. This year I'm going part time and I am going to try to focus on my academics as much as possible.

For art, I'm in AP 2D Design. I'm also going into my second year for Japanese. Then I have Geometry with a good teacher. Therefore, I shall be in Yellow Pod instead of Red. Oh well. Do I care? No.

I have been feeling completely rejuvinated as of late. Ready to go for school! Yes! And Norwegian Dance starts up again real soon. I will continue with my Ballet classes, and I need to start driving more (that means finding my permit).

So that's my life as of late. Catch you all later!

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26808036/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26808036/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:50:10 PDT
I'm leaving again on the 25th until the 29th.

I have some new pieces to upload for you guys.

I'm currently really involved in Facebook for various reasons.

And I seriously and considering making our dance group save up to go to Norway.

I deleted the emo rant of emo-ness because I wanted too (pretty much everything resolved itself as it always does).

I'm going to bed now. See you all later.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26635904/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26635904/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:10:00 PDT
I have a story to tell you guys. You'll find it interesting.

Well, first off, I'm sorry I haven't been on that much. Reason being: DANCE CAMP. Stemne (stem-na); Norweigan Folk Dance Camp. Three days of dancing like mad at 12:30 AM.

So this is where my story starts. Let me tell you first off that folk dancing is different from other forms of dance. Most of the dances were designed so that boys could meet all the girls vice versa; so they could flirt with each other or just have plain fun...well, dancing.

I arrived at Stemne with my friend all excited. Holy crimeny, the landscape was gorgeous. We set up camp, blahblahblah, skip over a few hours.

The dancing starts. With Stemne, a dance group from Norway comes over and teaches us different dances and reviews some of the ones we know. There is also musical training and dances for children. This year we were lucky (this was my first year; the rest of the dancers who've been here before told me this year was lucky)! The group that came this year has several kids our age: three girls and three boys. They were all very personable and quite fun, and their english was pretty good. Plus, they all had awesome accents!

So there was this one kid, and he was quite a hyper one. He also had this certain charm about him...and what do you know! This wasn't like my first infatuation. I felt VERRRRRRRRY different. I couldn't tell whether I was in love or infatuated. I fell head-over-heels with him. Three days and this is only first. HOW DEPRESSING.

So we danced a few dances with each other, and everyone became great friends with everyone. All of us socialized with each other, and I just danced and tried to keep my wits about me and stay true to myself. But the second day was just...augh. I ALWAYS thought about him. And then it came to me: the heartbreaker that he actually lives half-way or more across the world and I'd probably never see him ever again. That's when I made sure that I spent time with my friends as much as we all spent time with each other.

But man! When he was in his bunad (Traditonal Norweigan dress) is went I went insane. He was drop-dead sexy. I had never felt like this before it's almost stupid... But I knew he was so far out of my reach. I'd never see him again. The last day after dancing and whatnot, I cried on the way home. I just felt like crying so hard, but I swallowed it. I was listening to the worst music you could possibly listen to in this situation: the Titanic soundtrack (oh yes...); Yours to Hold by Skillet; and other depressing stuffs. So I came home expecting to cry myself to sleep that night...

Then I told my mum, and she was like, "Oh, you should see if he's on Facebook!" I remember his name (and have no idea how to pronounce it, dangit) and plugged it all into the search engine.

I found him.

I'm going to cry anyway, and my mom says that I need a Facebook (in which I do anyway) to keep in contact with him. I'm just so happy! But I'm not going to openly flirt, as that is a quite foolhardy thing to do. I'll just be myself and whatnot.

But oh my god. I was all girly and giddy and giggly...it was really weird, but fun...

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26412522/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26412522/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:04:23 PDT
I challenge:




Mentally Ill Test:

[x] You have screamed at an inanimate object for 'hurting you.'
[x] You have run into a glass/screen door.
[x] You have jumped out of a moving vehicle.
[x] You have thought of something funny and laughed, and then people gave you weird looks.
[x] You have run into a tree/bush.
[ ] You have been called a blonde.

Total: 5

[ ] You know that it IS possible to lick your elbow.
[x] You just tried to lick your elbow. (Dang it.)
[ ] You never knew that the Alphabet and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star had the same melody.
[ ] You just sang them to make sure.
[x] You have tripped on your own feet and fallen.
[ ] You have choked on your own spit.

Total: 7

[ ] You have seen the Matrix and still don't get it.
[ ] You type with three fingers or less.
[x] You have accidentally caught something on fire. (I can't remember what, though.)
[ ] You tried to drink out of a straw, but it went into your nose.
[x] You have caught yourself drooling

Total: 9

[ ] You have fallen asleep in class. (REALLY close too.)
[x] Sometimes you just stop thinking.
[x] Sometimes when you are telling a story you forget what you are talking about.
[ ] People sometimes shake their heads and walk away from you (Probably in a mental sense.)
[x] You are often told to use your 'inside voice' (Pssh.)

Total: 12

[x] You use your fingers to do simple math. (I suck at math.)
[ ] You have eaten a bug accidentally. (Not that I know of.)
[ ] You are taking this test when you should be doing something more important.
[x] You have put your clothes on backwards or inside out, and didn't realize it.
[x] You've looked all over for something and realized it was in your hand/pocket the whole time

Total: 15

[ ] You have posted bulletins because you are scared that what they say will happen if you don't.
[ ] You break a lot of things.
[x] You tilt your head when you're confused.
[x] You have fallen out of your chair before.
[ ] When you're lying in bed, you try to find pictures in the texture on the ceiling. (it has no texture.)
[x] The word "um" is used frequently.
[ ] You don't know what "um" means.
[x] You say "what" and "huh" a lot.
[x] You plan to use a calculator to multiply your score for this bulletin.

Total: 20

NOW, take your total, and multiply it by 4.
and re-post as: I am ____% Mentally ill
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Level 1
( ) Smoked A Cigarette
( ) Smoked A Cigar
( ) Kissed A Member Of The Same Sex

SO FAR: 0

Level 2
(x) Are / Been In Love
( ) Dumped someone
( ) Been Fired
( ) Been In A Fist Fight

SO FAR: 1

Level 3
(x) Had A Crush On An Older Person (only a few years older than me)
( ) Skipped Class
( ) Slept With A Co-worker
(x) Seen Someone / Something Die

SO FAR: 3

Level 4
( ) Had / Have A Crush On One Of Your deviantart Friends
( ) Been To Paris
( ) Been To Spain
(x) Been On A Plane
( ) Thrown Up From Drinking

SO FAR: 4

Level 5
(x) Eaten Sushi
(x) Been Snowboarding
(x) Met Someone Through Internet (just freinds I chat with)
(x) Been in a Mosh Pit

SO FAR: 8

Level 6
( ) Been In An Abusive Relationship
(x) Taken Pain Killers
(x) Liked/loved Someone Who You Cant Have
(x) Laid On Your Back And Watched Cloud Shapes Go By
(x) Made A Snow Angel

SO FAR: 12

Level 7
(x) Had A Tea Party
(x) Flown A Kite
(x) Built A Sand Castle
(x) Gone mudding
(x) Played Dress Up

SO FAR: 17

Level 8
(x) Jumped Into A Pile Of Leaves
(x) Gone Sledding
(x) Cheated While Playing A Game
(x) Been Lonely
( ) Fallen Asleep At Work / School

SO far: 21

Level 10
(x) Watched The Sun Set
(x) Felt An Earthquake
() Killed A Snake

SO FAR: 23

Level 11
(x) Been Tickled
( ) Been Robbed / Vandalized
( ) Been cheated on
(x) Been Misunderstood

SO FAR: 25

Leve... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26300973/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26300973/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:23:03 PDT
Okay, so I may not be as crazy as I thought. But tomorrow is the first day of August; I'm excited that Autumn is coming nearer. However, with August brings three camps and little time.

Here's my schedule for next month as well as my camp-less weeks in general:

Monday - Most likely Therapy.
Tuesday - Drivers ED.
Wednesday - Ballet.
Thursday - Drivers ED.
Friday - Maybe Therapy; nothing else.
Saturday - A FREE DAY.
Sunday - Nothing.

Stemne is the 14th through 16th.
Family Camp is the 21st through...I don't remember.
And Coram Deo is still a "maybe I'll go" situation, but is the 25th through 29th.

As for art, so much inspiration, no motivation or energy. It's been record tempatures where I live (Washington State) and the heat makes me moody, groggy, and unable to do anything but lay infront of the computer, TV, or in bed. It makes me really depressed, actually...

So lately I've been watching Deadliest Catch, and my longing for the ocean has been intestifying. I've also gotten a lot of ideas from my yearning, but I just can't see how I'm going to do it or when. It's like a massive overload of ideas and no way to process them. I think I just need to sit down with my tools and do...something. See what becomes of it.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26218034/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26218034/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:12:32 PDT UPDATED

<sub>So, Creationfest '09 was AMAZING. It was crazy amazing; not even close to the word amazing, beyond that.

My favorite band I saw was Skillet. They rocked HARD. Their fireworks and other pyrotechnics were phenomenal; they're one of my favorite bands now. BTW, we made a pact: their new song, Monster, rocked my face off and you now need to go and buy it. >D

TFK had to cancel because Trevor had to get his appendix removed...that made me sad...

The shirts and other merchandise was pretty dang clever. I'm to tired to list them all, though.

The rest of the bands I saw follow: Showdown, The Classic Crime, Red, David Crowder, Remedy Drive, Family Force 5, John Reuben, and some others that I don't remember.

So my friends and I wanted to make another movie together, since the last movie they made I didn't know them when they made it. We decided that the genre was going to be horror, and we actually want to make it horrifying. So here was our plot: It's CreationFest, and all of the 30,000 people that came are having a good time here at The Gorge. Little do they know their outcome when nightfall approaches...

29,999 people become feral, along with all their favorite bands present... Everyone starts fighting over food, territory, and shelter. But each of those are become less available by the day (thanks to FF5 for taking it all)...

With one sane person in the midst of them, this person has a camera and while trying to get out of the mess without getting eaten, is documenting it all. And now, that person has become the target for food.

Here are some of the scenes we want to have already: since we want to make this genuinely scary, we want to have a scene where our sane person is walking in what seems to be safe grounds, but passes by a random body that is mauled with their throat ripped out. While looking upon the body, in the background someone in feral mode climbs upon a rock overlooking them, and howls to the rest of the pack about their newly discovered prey...

Another scene is where the sane person jumps into a random white Suburban and plows through a massive throng of people jumping at the car and trying to get in. This was inspired by passing by a white Suburban.

Anyway, aside from that, my schedule is only going to get worse. I'm uploading pictures today and that's it for probably the rest of the summer.</sub>

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26056813/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/26056813/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:34:22 PDT
But what my point is is that when I get back I'll upload some stuff. I've got a new DevID ready for you people and a few doodle dumps as well. I'm also working on a new picture for my 'I am a Song' series.

So see ya! I'm leaving on Tuesday and getting back on Sunday. ^^

P.S. To anyone who grew up with the old Pokemon and still cherish it! The music I'm listening to right now will sound familiar; I suggest you listen to it (it will bring back great memories): [link]

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25860016/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25860016/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:35:41 PDT
I'm so frickin' tired it's getting on my last nerve...

(that's what school does to you)

After all that AP crap, I haven't drawn...almost squat. I can barely finish something of interest and would really like to, but I can never seem to get the energy to execute it so. Plus, all my really good ideas I keep forgetting. I HATE ADHD (and the doctors want to medicate me, too.)

Plus, most of the drawings I have done are of little significance and suck like a kid on a lollipop. It makes me depressed, despite the fact that it is clear and sunny out today.

On top of that, my summer is one big busy joint. I've got drivers training coming up along with a music festival and a Folk Dance camp, and after that another camp I go to every year through my church. It's like, "What the hell?"

I just can't get the Autumn fog off my mind... I really wish it was Fall. I love that season. Despite the gloominess, it's good gloominess. It coexists with the lightning bursts of color on the trees, and tumbles down the clock like a pas de deux.

Speaking of pas de deux, I started my first ballet class. Good lord, my legs. I'm usually accustomed to sore legs, but this is a different type of sore... Anyway, it was fun. All the girls are my age and the teacher is real nice. It is quite down to earth. It makes me happy.

As far as drawing goes, I'm sorry I haven't uploaded much. The uploading system in my house is a little complicated, and our priner sucks like straws.

Hey, also. Has anyone noticed the recent comeback in the OLD Pokemon? I mean, I just started to play all my OLD Pokemon games and so is everyone else in the neighborhood that has them. A lot of the older kids are getting back to it. It's nice, too, because now I can have a decent battle with somebody other than the computer.

Anyway, I'm done here. Art will be uploaded sparsly, here and there, but it will come eventually. Sorry for the long wait. >.<

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25781323/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25781323/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:51:29 PDT
SO, my score for my porfolio came in today.

I got a fucking 2 out of 5.

While three-fourths of me says "Too tired to care", that last fourth wants me to throw a chair against a wall at those stupid AP people.

That's what I get for listening to everyone say "You'll get a good score!" No, next year, I'm not listening to them. Fuck that "Possibly Qualified" crap. And Qualified for what (I dunno)?! Well, right now I'm too tired to care about that, all I want to do now is get new pictures in and the old ones out on here. Not that I'm not proud of what I've done - I'm very proud of it - it's just those people have what seems to be too high of expectations.


Hey everyone. In my lack of focus, I accidentally sent out a letter regarding virus and stuff. So to everyone beforehand, sorry! I usually would've deleted it out of bordem, but alas, I didn't.

Anyway, I've obviously got a lot of stuff on my plate right now. It's self-induced, but there is the option of not even working on it/paying attention to it which is nice.

But as for doodles and such, I plan to compile a sketch dump/doodle dump for you all. And right now I am currently trying to shape up on my digital skills for now and next year.

Anyway, I'll shut up right now. -tired-

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25662998/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25662998/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:33:59 PDT
Wow. It has been interesting lately when I sit back and watch it tread by, over and over again like a YouTube video.

It has come to my attention recently that I have been wishing it was Autumn already. I mentally bleed for that season right now; it's my favorite out of the four. But that's only part of the strange-ness that has seemed to expose itself.

Next, I got a letter from my new `Pen-Pal'. She wanted it, and I'm like, "Sure. That's one of the more used ways I communicate anyway." Turns out she wants to write this idiotic love story between a girl named Hailey and a guy named a stupid boring name that doesn't enthuse me much. Of course, they're in high-school. They're parents are the problem - it's like a run-down Romeo and Juliet if you will. And it also turns out that she wants to write this crap with me. Good Lord, no. We don't need another sappy teen story on the shelf.

But then it occured to me how different peoples' styles are. I write fiction, horror, fantasy, non-fiction, soulful stuff. Or at least I try. On the other hand, from what I know, this girl writes teen love stories, one of the genres I despise most. Then, our style: she is the typical modern teenager who messes with hair, makeup and tight-fitting jeans and Aeropostale shirts for extended periods of time on a daily basis, wants a "man" (no such thing at this age), thinks there is such a thing as a "man" at this age, etc. etc. etc. Not to be vain, but I'm completely opposite: I don't use makeup at all, I keep my hair as natural as possible (not messing with it that much), and prefer skirts and the gypsy/fortune-teller look. I know there is no such thing as a man at my age, and I don't want either boy or man. High-school love drama is not my thing. She knows this, and that makes me wonder why she comes to me of all people asking to write this story with her.

I'm just going to say that I can't write such a tale with her. I don't write that lazy-ass dung. I don't care how she reacts, but if negatively, I'll just say I'm being Capricorn-ish and therefore realistic and logical. If another negative, I'll give her some evidence on my preference of writing subject.

Done with that. On a lighter note, I have got the concept for Leo done on my Astrological Ballerinas' idea. She's great, too. I'm very happy with it. I've started on Aquarius now, and decided that I'm just going to todder along this path and see were I end up.

I've also found an old comic I did when I was, like, let's say seven or something. It has MAJOR Sailor Moon influences in it, has no logical order, but is cute. I've decided to recreate it in my better style and technique now as close to the original thing as possible. It's quite enjoyable, really.

My next move is on a character I made up called Princess Toranpu. I've got a good concept for a picture of her coming to my head, and I plan to actually color this one. Note on the name: Princess because I have a new infatuation with saying the katakana word for `princess' in Japanese (Purinsesu - I like how it dances on your lips before sliding off your tougne) and Toranpu (Playing cards) because I like playing cards.

Jupiter is in Capricorn right now. That's it. I'm done.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25530377/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25530377/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:02:17 PDT
Hey everyone. Reina is online again. I reccently went on a camping trip that was awesome, and now that I've rested and it's summer, I've got a lot of artistic planning/decision making to do.

Before I get to the New Art Project metioned beforehand, I'd like to say that I'll try to get as much of my artwork used in my Concentration and Breadth for school up here. I am very proud of this portfolio, and I'd love for you guys to see it as much as possible.

With that out of the way, I'd like to announce my plans for my new art project I'm thinking of. Since I'm going to be in AP art next year, I'm trying to come up with plans beforehand so I don't have to use that time for thinking while I could be studying my English or Japanese. The Concentration portion (The Theme Portion) needs twelve works, while the Breadth (show your skills) portion needs twelve as well. The only thing I'm really thinking about right now is the Concentration; it takes time to refine a concentration and it probably will be critiqued by my Art Teacher when school starts up again. I have a couple ideas for my Concentration. Considering the fact that I'll need twelve works, I'm thinking, "Well, what in this word has twelve things in it?" Here's what I've come up with:

- The Twelve signs of the Zodiac (Chinese and Western)
- The Twelve Disciples of Jesus
- The Twelve Months of the Year
- Twelve Eggs in a Dozen
And so on.

There are tons of things with 12 as the top dog... Those are the few that stuck out in my mind. In the Concentration, the works need to revolve around the theme that you specified. These few I can easily revolve around, and I already have lots and lots of sources for each (I've educated myself well in the Zodiac, I live in Christian household while being one myself, I've studied Calenderium and much of the history while scientific things about the months, and I own an egg business...).

The two I'm considering the most are the first and the third one; the Zodiac and the Months. Here are my ideas for each:

Zodiac
Well, I've decided for this one I want to incoperate ballerinas' somehow, as their dance can reflect a bold personality or a gentle one. Plus, I've gotten very good at sketching dancers, and I've got many a resource for ballet poses and pictures.

So what I first did was say, "Okay, so what will the basic outline look like?" I want the pictures to be the same size each for one. With the size already in mind, I picked a random sign. Leo came to mind. Leo; a fire sign ruled by the Sun is ambitious and proud. Therefore the dancer would have a bold and demanding stance. I also took into thought the places each sign rules over and what kind of clothes they like. I want the clothes to be ballet functional, but still corespond to each sign... the background I want to incorperate one or parts of the places ruled by the sign. So for Leo, who likes clean-cut and bold clothing that is in style, the outfit may not be a tutu but something still functional that represents this. It could be a tutu that has these themes. The background for Leo will have something to do with Italian things, since Leo rules over Italy, and maybe some other elements like Czechloslovakian cities and the like. Of course, the manner in which this is executed will depend on how the sign is generally thought to behave: Leo being proud and clean-cut, power-loving and generous, the background will take on a more firey and passionate design. Being ruled by the Sun, and having the element of fire, a ring of fire representing the Sun and Leo's element should be present somewhere.

That's just for Leo, too. For Gemini, the Twins, I think I'll do a Pas de Deux-ing pair. For Sagittarius, my own sign, I actually and quite clueless on how to do. I've got big plans for Aquarius, and Libra will be exiting too.

A lot of the design will be influenced by the way a persons dance is reflected in the manga Swan. The Author illustrates each character's dance in a fashion that reflects on how it comes across to everyone else. Gentle and soothing dance, yet powerful, is simple and not as detailed as high-speed cheoregraphy and steps by intense panelling and more detail. I'd like to take these influences and bring them into these pieces.

Also, the Chinese Zodiac may be present as well. It could be a mere shadow in the background (the coresponding sign for it's Western counterpart), or the main stage if I decide to switch things around. That shadow may still be there either as that or as a Moon sign; how a Arian Moon sign differs from the Sun Sign attitude. The shadow may not be there. [link].

Twelve Months of the Year
Calendarium. "The Dance of Time" is one of my favorite books, and no, it's not fiction. It's about the history of the Ca... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25340167/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/25340167/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:29 PDT
With summer rolling near, my Haitu is offically off now. I shall makes artworks.

But before that can happen, I just have one more final and a portrait to get over with. Then I'll be off.

Right after school a few of my friends are going to jump off the dock. YES! Cold water for win. A few weeks before, though, I rode on Wild Wave's I-5 Skydive. It's a 125" plundge into nothing. Wonderous. Feeling more adventerous than ever.

After that, I have a few doctors appointments and a party to attened. We are shamelessly going to burn Twilight books and such. Very fun.

Over the summer I'm signed up for Ballet (YUSH) and Drivers' Training (DOUBLE YUSH). Crazy busy, but worth it. I'll have time to do artwork, promise.

I'll hopefully upload a bundle of works I've done; nothing special just some doodles for my new stories I'm going to be working on. The namely few are Dashi Exorcist and Ride of Midnight. Really like how Dashi is turning out so far.

Also during the summer, my friend and I are going to visit and try to spend the night at the most Haunted House in the northwest. They say it's genuinely haunted. TRIPLE YUSH.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24934197/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24934197/ Sun, 24 May 2009 23:51:05 PDT
Hey y'all. Thanks for the pageviews! I wish I could do something for ya, but alas, I have homework in every class.

Anyway, this is a journal to talk about my life and crap. I felt like writing, and my typing has gone outta whack lately, so if there are any spelling/grammar errors, also known as typos, they are not meant in any way. But, onto our schedule:

- Outlook on Life
- What's happenin'
- School

Ok, so yeah, I'm pretty happy this day in age. I am pretty positive lately, but I still try to retain that dark side to myself, as it balances things out.

Oh, and did you notice that huge art-upload reccently? Sorry for not sayin' anything about it, but since I had it all on the computer, I decided, "Well, might as well." And then I was too tired to say anything else other than what was in the comments area, so there you have it - art.

So, I've also taken much intrest in astrology. Of course, it's just for the sake of knowledge, but I know much more about my star sign and such from investigating the subject. I thought for sure when I was young that I was a Scorpio, but it turns out I was born a day or two after the cusp of Scorpio (right before the reign of Scorpio ends, or when the Sun is supposively in that sign.)

So I'm actually a Sagittarius, who rules over higher education, religion, philosophy, travel, and world affairs. The traditional and modern ruler of Sagittarius is the great planet Jupiter, planet of expansion and luck. Their natural house is the 9th house of, again, higher education, places of worship, colleges and universities, travel, and luck. My colors are any royal colors, namely blue or purple. Star stone would be Turquoise, while a lucky stones would be pearl and topaz (my birthstone!) Sagittarius is a mutable sign, part of the Triplicity of Life, element of fire, and natrual house being the 9th sign of the Zodiac. Star flower would be the Narcissus, and my sign would be consitered the last sign of the Autumn. Sagittarius rules the areas of the hips and thighs.

My Moon sign is Aries, the ram. Another fire sign, Aries primarly deals with matters of the self, as does it's house: the first house of the self. Ruling planet would be Mars.

Now, to Asian eyes, the planet Jupiter (who rules Sagittarius) is represented elementally by the element of wood. And because I was so close to the cusp of Scorpio, I still may retian some personality traits of that sign, who is a water sign. My Chinese sign is the Rooster, and elementally I am a water rooster. So, if I jot down all my elements, I am made of a Double Fire (Sagittarius; Aries), one pure water (Rooster), a little water (Scorpio), and some wood (From Jupiter, Sagit.'s ruling planet through Asian philosophy).

However, when I look at my natal chart cast for when I was born, Jupiter actually landed in the eighth house of death, rebirth cycle, sex, transformation, regeneration, occult, psychic and taboo subjects. This could possibly indicate that I'll delve deep into one or more of these subjects for wisdom and personal knowledge. But anyway...

So Sun sign is Sagittarius.
Moon is Aries.
Mercury is Scorpio.
Venus is Scorpio.
Mars is Sagittarius.
Jupiter is barely in Scorpio (would've been a Libra if earlier)
Saturn is Aquarius.
Uranus is Capricorn.
Neptune is Capricorn.
Pluto is Scorpio.
North Node is Sagittarius.
Rising sign is Aquarius.
House Sun was in: 9th; Sagittarius's natural house.

And lucky for me, nothing was in retrogade.

I looked at a birth chart if someone was born a few days ago last week, and man...so many things were in retrogade. No wonder my computer went ka-boom. But yeah...I've been tracking the moon these past few months on a site called Moongiant, and right now it's a New moon, meaning anyone born today (May 24th) would be a double Gemini, with both Sun and moon in Gemini.

Weird thing is though that I compared the real position of the moon with an astrologically calculated position on an astrology website, and they said the sun in Gemini. (According to most astrologers, the reign of Taurus usually lasts around April 20 to May 20). However, according to Moongiant, the sun is actually just exiting Aries and entering Taurus. This could be because of the procession of the equinoxes', but next time the moon is out I'm defininetly checking this out when the weather is right.

Another thing: Ophichius, another constellation, runs along the elipitic, or the line of the Sun's path in the sky. There is no concrete 'sign' for Ophichius, but I found on Wikipedia a symbol that is pretty dang cool. The sun runs through Ophichius November 30th through December 17th, so I'm pretty close to being (technically) an Ophichius. But I'm happy being a Centaur-Ram-Water-Bearer, Thank you.

Anyway, 'nuff about all... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24628555/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24628555/ Thu, 07 May 2009 01:22:41 PDT
Hi all!

Well, I'm on the home stretch at school. Here is how it is going so far:

I've got a D in Math and just somehow got an F in my History Class. Mr.Wilson, you're so confusing.

But I've been working on getting those grades up. As for art, I'm pulling an A, I just need to get my portfolio all uploaded online on AP Central before tomorrow. I know, bad Reina for procrastinating... Freak Out Mode initated. But I have a plan.

Speaking of AP, AP tests are today. I'm a Freshman in AP Art, so I'm pretty anxious about taking an AP test today as only a freshman. But you know what the kicker is? It is so lame that to take a freaking test I have to pay $90.00 along with the $40.00 Art fee. That's $130.00! Other AP courses don't have to pay forty bucks... Augh, what can I do?

In Japanese I'm pulling an A. I swear, everyone else has made me the little over-used reference dictionary/encyclopedia under Sensei. JUST STUDY, PEOPLE. -shakes head-

I finally got my grade up in English, just need to keep it up.

I have a study hall to do this.

And now I've got new motivation for doing Art now. I've loved Ballet for a long time now, but I think I'll start ballet as a hobby when I get older and have more time. They have to pratice their technique a lot, and it is consitered a fine art, too. For my artwork, working on it reminds me of practicing technique, so I just kind of pretend that I'm doing that. It's a nice feeling, really.

And now that I've got/getting all my pictures of my Concentration and Breadth uploaded, I'll probably post 'em on here ASAP. YAY!!!

I just emptied my inbox of 49 deviatations and 36-somethin' messages. Whew...

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24212545/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/24212545/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:16:08 PDT
NAAH - I'm not back from Haitus'!

I'm merely here to say that I have two more months of school left.

Once Summer hits I have decided to get back on.

Right now is just not the time. I'm going through some really personal struggles right now, and the rest are just attributed to the stupidity of school.

Let's see...I only have 24 deviatations and 17 messages. Not bad.

Oh well.

Other news?!

I BENT A SPOON. +DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Logging off.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23584120/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23584120/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:53:59 PST
Hey everyone.
Important message:

First, GO LOOK OR THEY WILL DIEEEEEE: [link]

Second,

I've decided to go on Haitus'.

You can blame school. As a pathetically lazy and fatigued person, and increasingly forgetful, my art has really gone downhill and school has taken over. Seriously, I have a whole bunch of worthless, not-even-good sketches in my sketchbook, and not only it depresses me, it makes me pissed off.

I've also been quite melancholy lately. I do know why, but sometimes those reasons seem immature and not worthy of obsessing over. Actually, as of recent I've seen a lot of behavior as immature: being stoic; overly academic; faking sadism, masochism, etc.; getting angry over friends' behavior as they won't change, only get better or worse; etc.

So, any past said things I've said to ANYONE that I'm connected with here and there that seem really stupid and out there, realise that right now I'm struggling to make sense of things, especially since I used to be pretty sharp. Now I feel dull. That makes my mood further blue.

NOW! Back to topic: Yes, I AM going on Haitus'. Only with a few message checking, journal postings and probably-not-but-possible art postings, I will be pretty much inactive here until one of these things:

- My emotional status improves.
- My academics improve.
- Spring Break.
- Summer.

It will probably be in the Summer when I will really start to be genuinely active. I will have more time (No dance, and hopefully no going to Seattle every Tuesday) and I won't have the pressures of school yelling in my head constantly. Plus, the sun will probably improve my mood during these months, and therefore my emotions will probably be better.

I shut up now and Log off.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23461502/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23461502/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:49:57 PST
Warning: Long post. If you're a real life friend of mine, read this.

Stolen from

RULES:
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Tag 10 friends
5. Everyone tagged has to do the same thing. (Except only if you want to, adds I.)
6. Have Fun!



IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?
"Wind and Wood" - Celtic Muse

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
"Spongebob Squarepants Theme [Movie Version]" - Johnny Kid and the Pirates

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
"Yesterdays" - Switchfoot

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"Boogie Wonderland" - Earth Wind & Fire

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
"Enkes, Polska" - Clover Blossom Band

WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
"Water Ruins" - Robin Beanland and Graeme Norgate

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
"Potion Shop" - Koji Kondo

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
"Alone and Forsaken" - Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler
(Geez, that's a nice thought...)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
"Zazen Town" - ???

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
"I Will Find You" - Clannad

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
"Lost Woods" - Koji Kondo
(Leads to new places! xD)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
"Technologic" - Daft Punk

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
"Kowakunai" - Joe Hiashi

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
"The Last Rose of Summer" - Traditional, ver. Celtic Woman

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
"Baby Elephant Walk" - Henry Mancini

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
"A Wave of Wildflowers" - Dan Gibson

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
"Percy's Bath" - Alan Menken & Stephen Schwarz
(WHAAAAAAAAAAT)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
"This is Me" - Michael Giacchino
(No, about THEM you idiotic Itunes!)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
"Ordona Tells you about the Other Spirits" - Koji Kondo

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That was really random...pretty much none of it worked towards the end.

Anyway. I'm feeling a little pissed right now.

Buuuuuuuuuuuut!

HAPPY SAINT DAVID'S DAYYYYYY~~"

Welsh Pride FTW!

ANYWAY.

Moving on...I'll celebrate that today, not now...

I'm feeling a little pissed.

So if any of my real life friends at school find I'm angsty/angry towards them, just so you know, don't push it. It's about keeping up with you guys and my needs.

But I'll shut up about the specifics. To be vague, I just wish that some of you guys would just grow up. Not all of you are on here (that I'm addressing), but seriously, maturity when you're around me, please. Oh, and censorship. That'd be nice.

And get real! I'm tired of being lied too all the time and being a dump for complaints. Look. I'm not an object, okay? I'm a person with needs and feelings. Know that I want to have a fruitful, meaningful, and trusting friendship with you and that I'm not trying to detach from your company, rather I'm trying to get my needs met with yours. And to lie is interpeted as you don't trust me.

I don't care about fame, you guys.
I don't care about skill.
I don't care if you've been called in to star in a Twilight special, or if you've written a book that's a New York Time's Best Seller at the age of 12.
OR if you have a tablet or job or a boss.
I DON'T FRIGGIN' CARE ABOUT THAT.
All I care about in a friend is intelligence and a good, truthful, and deep personality.

So it hurts when you say things that aren't true and it's obvious, even if they're as insignificant as genes. That really shouldn't matter to me, but to even lie about that tells me that you can't even trust someone close to you, or it's a habit.

Also, if you're going to be friends with me, make sure you're prepared to have at least one or two deep conversations with me. It's how I work; I need that type of stimulation. And no, it's not an arguement, it's just a sharing of views and thoughts; no need to get defensive.

Now. If you're going to complain to me, do it sparingly, please. I hate being the victim of constant complaints and troubles. Don't come to me searching for a solution, solve it yourself, because everyday I'm bombarded with a new injury or computer crash or workload from various types of you guys. HEY, I'm not a garbage can! I'm not a dump!... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23335252/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23335252/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:04:21 PST WARNING!! If you're playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and have not finished the game yet, DON'T READ!!!

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Ok, so my brother just finished Twilight Princess. I thought I was going to finish it before him, but alas, that never happens. But, as his sister, even thought I'm playing it, I watched him how he finished it.

The ending...was okay. I mean, I have to remeber that this isn't Ocarina of Time and that, even though it takes place in Hyrule, it's Twilight Princess. Therefore Ganon isn't going to turn into some giant dinosaur-lizard thing (and instead is a boar). I dislike the fact that I can't go back to the Twilight Realm after Midna destroys the Mirror, because I like the Twilight Realm so much (But that's in his game, not mine, so I have to retrieve whatever I can find there before I end my game).

Overall, though, I give the game Twilight Princess Four-and-3-quarter Stars. There is one quarter left empty for a few complaints I have.

THE BOSSES WERE WAY TO EASY. The dungeons were too easy (some of 'em, at least). I mean, yeah I got stuck once in a while, but once I figured it out everything was smooth until I got stuck again, but the cycle repeated and the flow was again smooth. Biggest complaints on bosses would be the three first bosses at the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, and Lakebed Temple. They were WAYYYYYY to simple, esp. Lakebed.

Let's see...Arbiter's Grounds was after that...I liked that temple a lot. And the boss was good. And then Snowpeak - that was good, I got stumped several times on that. And the boss was pretty freaky but fun ("NO TAKE MY MIRROR"). The Temple of Time was pretty easy, though, but I love it none-the-less because of it's desgin (I mean, come on, who thought of Bell transportation?), music, and ties to OoT. But there was nothing really in it about Time, which made the name "Temple of Time" a little meaningless... However, the fact that you kind of have to enter an alternate realm within the Light Realm to get to it (i.e. Sacred Grove) was awesome.

After that was the abhored City in the Sky. As much as I like Ooccoco and the Oocca and the music and the theme music for Ooccoco, I HATED this place. Link would just jump randomly in the wrong direction sometimes (If I'm moving forward) and I'd fall - over and over and over and over and over again. It was tricky at points, and that design-cleverness ticked me off more than did it impress me. The Mini-Boss (to get the second Clawshot) was easy, the Boss was a fun fight.

The Palace of Twilight was easy but I liked it.

I have yet to actually complete Hyrule Castle, but after watching my brother labor over it, I am already starting to dislike it.

Summing that up, it was a pretty easy game. OoT and Majora's Mask, which I STILL need to complete (after owning it for seven years now) are MUCH MUCH MUCH harder and more complex. This is frusterating, but after you defeat those games, the feeling of sucess is more intense than one would feel after completing TP.

And while I love TP's plays on the past, sometimes it's a little predictable. I used a lot of my past expereince playing/watching OoT and Majora's Mask while playing TP and most of the time, doing a trick from those games actually worked. And sometimes old places you knew when you were eight or nine have changed a little too much (Kakario, for example) for your taste or for even belief (over a hundred year or so time span).

The commands you get at the bottom of the screen (when to push against Ganon in his boar form, for instance) makes battling so much eaiser, too. That isn't always the best thing, either, as it makes for a difficult challenge suddenly...not diffcult. Also, having Midna help you jump to certain places makes things much eaiser, but is a requirement, saying that it would be harder to have to find a way to get the Sacred Grove in wolf form rather than have you jump with her in the lead.

Now, negative comments aside, Twilight Princess was an AMAZING game. I have to say, with the new graphics and everything, I enjoyed the visual aspect of it a lot better than OoT. I love the springs for the Light Spirits, and the scenery is quite remarkable. More notable things are the outfits - the diversity of the clothing is yet another thing that proves the LoZ team to be one of the hardest working ones out there. Agitha's Outfit is one of my favorites, btw. Favorite places would be Faron Woods (LOVELOVELOVE) and the Sacred Grove (YES FOR LOST WOODS). I also like the Eldin's Spring, too. Favorite dungeons would be The Temple of Time, Snowpeak Ruins, and Arbiter's Grounds.

Again, the plays on the past are also a great experience. It kind of brings you back to those soothing days were all you would do is sit there and figure out... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23193848/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23193848/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:02:05 PST
Hey guys!

I'm in Canada right now!

Where you don't have to wear a seatbelt and the elevator smells like smoke!

xD Canada is cleaner, though.

Oh well. Anyway, this means NO ART this week until I get back on Tuesday, but I'll be so tired by then there won't be any art until next week. Reason is simple: I'm lacking a scanner. And time.

I won't be on at all (pretty much) because I'll be dancing most of the day.

But I'll try to get back to all your messages pronto.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23032449/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/23032449/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:55:32 PST
Well, I'm now in AP Art.

Gotta prove my AP-Art-as-a-Freshman Spirit and all....

And the projects I posted last entry?

Yeah, fail. But I did get one going, but alas, it's too big for my scanner.

But I did find a "Zelda Sages Contest" by [link] that I plan to participate in (Sage of Light and Twilight). I've already got my plans on how the pictures will work.

Anddddddd~ My art block is gone! Thank God for making Narnia a movie.

Finished works of my concentration are to be put up over the weekend.

I plan to have my Sages' for the contest done by next Friday or so.

- - - - -

I was reading an article on some of the worst manga to ever be translated/published.

-shivers-

...Eiken.

That is SCARY. NO - don't Google it; you're eyes will be scarred...forever.

And the article had a couple scans from it...GOD MY EYES

I've also expanded my manga horizon, as it's actually quite limited. Here are some manga I read:

Naruto
Rurouni Kenshin
D.C. - Da Capo
Yakitate! Japan
Ultra Maniac

And...I can't remember any more at the moment.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22915026/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22915026/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:07:40 PST Ok, so I got my laptop back again.


<sub>Well, it's obivous that no art has come out.

This art block is VICIOUS. Absolutely monsterous.

But I'm shaking it off gradually. Here are a few ideas I've come up with that I plan to get started specifically to get this block off:

- "Black Stone" One-Shot for my friends.
- A painting of Midna from TP (Twilight Princess)
- Re-do portions of "The Celtic Knot"
- Get/Make a new DeviantID
- Do an Ink Painting of a Maneki Neko, in honor of my new Maneki Neko I got on Thursday!
- Chinese New Year. And the Chinese Lantern Festival is coming up, along with Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day.
- Which brings me to the subject of making the long-wanted-to-do pictures of the Guardian Spirits of the Cardinal Directions, Elements, and of the major an minor sabbats. Personifacation of these things has always fascinated me, and now that I can actually draw decent humans, I want to finally do this.
- Guardian of the Sacred Grove. Ok, you know what? Ever since I started TP, I've been in Zelda land again. I've got the music and ideas and all, so here's a sub list of what I want to do/consiter from it:
= Painting of Midna
= Guardian of the Sacred Grove
= Guardian Spirit of the Sacred Grove
= Physical Guardian of the Faron Woods
= Dragon of Twilight
= Guardian Spirit of Zora's Domain and Zora's River
= Sketch of Ordona
= The Spirit of Arbiter's Grounds (Not the Poes, people)
= Ladies of Snowpeak (Ashei, Yeta, and the former residence of Snowpeak Ruins; The Ghost of Snowpeak - being my own)
= Sketch of the Dominon Rod
= The Bells of Mugen (That's what I call the bells in the Temple of Time)
= Agitha

Stuff that needs posting:

- My finished art concentration! I freaked out last week and thought it was due then, so it's done. That can be posted.
- Guardian of the Temple of Time
- My Headphones, when I'm done painting them.

Anyway, you can go skip through the flowers now after slapping me for my inactivity.</sub>

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22696383/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22696383/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:05:06 PST
My laptop has died.

Again.

And no, it's not due to a virus.

We even put it in the freezer, and the stupid thing won't start up.

So yah.

That doesn't mean there won't be art.

-is feeling artistically inadaquate aka art block-

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22444684/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22444684/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:52:58 PST
1. [-] When you doodle, you say it's a simple drawing. (Depends on what I'm drawing...usually it's really simple, though.)

2. [ ] Always provide excuses such as "Still in development" (I've run out of excuses.)

3. [ ] Can only create an excuse of "I used a mouse, not a tablet"

4. [ ] You only draw faces.

5. [X] You always draw faces at the same direction. (3-quarter direction has been stuck into my artistic DNA since, what, I was 12?!)

6. [-] The proportion is awful. (it's a lot better now.)

7. [ ] Every character looks the same. (Nahhh. Just getting them to look different; like what they are in my head; is hard, though.)

8. [X] Uses different hairstyle to distinguish characters. (Also depends on weather and elemental conditions. xD)

9. [-] Cannot distinguish left and right direction. (I still need to think about it...)

10. [ ] "Sketch? Who cares about that?" (I save a lot of my doodles and sketches.)

11. [ ] You only draw sketches. (HELL NO)

12. [ ] What's a LAYER??? Seriously. (-cough- My art teacher wanted me to teach her that. -cough-)

13. [-] You always draw one character. (When I want to get that character down to the denomonater of "easy to draw", then for awhile, yes, I do.)

14. [-] You always draw characters in same angle. (I try not too; I did it a lot awhile back because I'm so stuck on the 3-Quarter view. I'm still improving my humans, so I think just sticking too drawing them at one angle is best right now.)

15. [ ] No matter how you draw, it's the same
expression.

16. [ ] You couldn't draw characters with movement. (I've always drawn action in both my animals and humans.)

17. [-] You barely draw feet. (Toes are the hard part.)

18. [-] You can't draw figures from high or low angles. (perspective sucks.)

19. [ ] You don't even know the definition of high and low angle drawing.

20. [ ] A sh*tty figure drawing in dynamic pose can be turned into a 4th Dimensional abstract. (WTF is a 4th dimension, lol. <-- Fail.)

21. [ ] Same character looks totally different when it is drawn in different angle or direction.

22. [ ] You can't even draw anything other than characters or draw everything except characters. (Backgrounds SUCK. And so does actual human faces.)

23. [ ] You can only draw cute characters. (Dream on. My problem emotion to draw is anger and saddness - that is, on a face.)

24. [-] You can only draw handsome characters. (YEAH RIGHT - if male gender, you mean. As for a feminine beauty, I can.)

25. [ ] Hands is your nightmare (Years of looking and drawing hands over and over...)

26. [ ] Your character's hands are always hidden behind. (I've never done that; it's harder for me, actually. I like the hands to be out and stretched and flowing - it gives more to the picture and it's feel.)

27. [x] The idea sketch is professional but the actual quality is sh*tty.

28. [ ] You try to cover up one of the eyes with hair so that you can draw only one eye. (I LOVE EYES)

29. [ ] Your works are always asymmetrical.

30. [X] Line art only = Finished piece. (I was never really a color person, but it still depends on the nature of the piece. Most of my manga artwork is just linework, but as for something that I intend to color/make better, I always opt for shading or coloring.)

31. [ ] Rough sketch only = Finished piece (I can't do rough sketches - they never look rough enough.)

32. [X] You have no anatomical knowledge. (Oh so little...just for folds in cloth...)

33. [-] You only draw eyes. (Most of my doodles are composed of eyes.)

34. [-] Character's hand and eyes are huge. (If manga-styled eyes, which is what I mainly draw, yes. Hands, depends on perspective, but most of the time, no.)

35. [ ] You're poor in drawing the position of boobs. (Took awhile...now it's shape and size. Wow, I'm weird...)

36. [-] Your artworks are free from all logic. Awkward anatomy and proportion. (Again, depends on type of art I'm doing...abstract and surreal will be in this catagory. But I'm mainly realist.)

37. [-] You lose confidence when other people's works look great. (I usually say it could look better, but sometimes I'm just overwhelmed.)

38. [ ] You think they are genius when they come up with satisfied quality. (I consiter them lucky.)

39. [-] You collect other people's works as practice references but you actually collect them as a collection. (I collect them to analyze, but only for a short period. Then I return them from my 'collection'.)

40. [ ] While drawing, you easily lose patience and go do something else (If an art-block, yes. If not, no.)

41. [ ] Tablet... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22405748/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22405748/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:19:13 PST
VACATION IS OVER

NOES

Oh well. You know what's funny?

Most of the snow has melted since December. Today, I was out stacking wood with my family for the woodstove, and finally I tilted my head toward the sky and yelled, "LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET THERE BE NO SCHOOL".

Few hours later...

"OMG THERE'S AT LEAST THREE INCHES ALREADY!!1!"

Every kid's dream...has been fulfilled by me.

About the art?

Most of it is too big for my scanner, and pictures don't really capture it. If By some means I can get it on dA in good shape, I will.

Anything else?

Oh, I'm doing my over-due math homework, of course, and reading about a native English speaker in a Japanese English class. I want to be an exchange student/live there so baddddd....

"SENSEI, MAH SUPERIOR ENGLISH SKILLS PWN URS, AND URS AND URS AND URS!"

Boy I'm vain.

Slap me someone.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22272045/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22272045/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:46:26 PST
Happy Christmas/New Year!

Personally, I celebrate the Chinese/Japanese New year, but as far as daily life demands it, the solar calander of the west is my preference.

- - - - - -

Ok, guys, I am SO sorry for not being on and replying to your messages and deviations. (-looks at message count on top of page- Hmmm...15 Deviations, 12 Messages.) I have been lazy and not willing to talk, it seems, or is it this breeze of melancholia that circles me? I dunno. Usually during the Fall/Winter months I get emotionally chilly and sensitive, that not being for my own good.

So, again, I am sorry for not saying anything. My power didn't go out in that storm, but we got at least six or seven inches of snow (which is good for around here) and now it's melting. Thank God, too.

I am also very sorry to not have posted my Christmas picture. Being trapped in by the snow should've allowed me to finish and upload it, but alas, I am lazy. I probably won't upload it until next year, actually. So sorry about that.

As for other art, I have a couple projects going for a project in art class (where we can win moneh!!!1!). I've been going through sort of a block, but it's starting to lift with some thinking.

Let's see...what did I get for Christmas?

- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for our Wii (OMGAWESOME)
- A nice scarf.
- A Bunad (traditional Norwegian Folk Dance Costume)
- And a belated Norwegian Brooch (expensive...)

About dance - I believe in every dancer's life, especially those who dance in couples with the opposite sex a lot, there is a phase where the dancer gets discouraged about there abilites, performance abilites, and what the rest of the group thinks of them. I've been going through this phase lately; it's really painful now that I've got a Bunad and a brooch to complete it all and now thinking it's not really worth it.

But I'm hoping my spirits will lighten up and I will see it's really worth it. I had a potluck gathering the 29th, and I came home kind of crying (I failed SO bad at SEVERAL dances). They also split up into 'exclusive clubs of friends' and I was left by myself until my friend came and then got a little frusterated at me during Rorospols... Then at the end when I was leaving they danced Seksmannsril (Six Person Reel), that being one of my favorite dances, and I said "DAMNIT" real loud and infront of a crowd that finds profanity to be one of those supreme offenses. I corrected myself, hoping to placate them quickly, but I dunno. I left quickly...

My vocal vocabulary is also starting to degrade itself. That makes me even more depressed.

I am getting a new cat, but I am a little sad about it because I don't want to forget Spike's purr, meow, and soft fur...I'm afraid I'll forget those things and hence feel terrible.

Funny thing is, as I said about my saddness that comes on during the darker seasons, I like those seasons better than Spring (blech) and Summer (okay I guess). Maybe it's because I was born in the Fall? Oh well.

SO. New Years Picture? Actually, I'm going to post any NEW and FINISHED art on New Years Day to celebrate. Well, I take that back - I MAY post these things. You know me: I say so, then I don't do anything.

I feel really lonely right now.

And hollow, like if I jump in water, I'll float.

And then I feel loveless... I mean, my friends fit into three catagories when it comes to the subject of infatuation/love.

- They're either in a deep relationship and either want to get down and dirty with 'em or just want to be forever together and that soulmate crap.

- They've been asked out/gone on a date many times/ been admired to the extent of either a cheap imitation of stalking or romantic admiration.

- Don't want anything to deal with it and find high-school love to be crap and a waste of time. Instead, they read their love stories and forget about it.

I fit into neither of these, because believe it or not, I'd like to be admired. What is so strange about this is that on the outside, I seem to not want to have anything to do with all that so-called Highschool Romance crap, and I don't. Let me clarify.

I don't want to get involved in the typical scene were we get a boyfriend, people pressure us to get into bed, we get in a bad fight, we break up after a few weeks of "OMG I LOVE Y... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22058796/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/22058796/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:13:12 PST
UPDATE: Not just more snow on Sat. and Sun., but a storm. If I'm not on for a few days, that's why: my power just died.

OKAY
We have gotten dumped on by snow here where I live!

And early start to Winter Break! YAY

So that means deviatations will be here soon...hopefully.

Now, updates on myself.

Current Obsession: Rurouni Kenshin -> Kyoto Arc -> Seta Soujirou.

Yep. I've moved on from Sasori quite awhile ago. Went from Naruto, Bleach, Kenshin, Full Metal, Kenshin again - that is, if I can remember correctly. Soujirou's smile is enchanting, but his hair is really hard to draw. =3 This is just for clarification. ^^

Anyway, aside from that, I've been biting my nails (in a metaphorical sense) these days because I haven't been to dance practice in, like, a gazillion weeks...and I REALLY WANNA DANCE, DANGIT. There hasn't been any practice anyway, and there won't be until next month/year. And I'm really wanting to dance, dangit, because once you've danced you wanna do it forever. No joke.

I've been really busy with art these days. Lately I've been doing my old pencil techniques (I FOUND MY FORAY) and, usually, a lot of watercolor. I guess I'll upload some of my concentration pieces (which, were due in like, a few days ago). I've been feeling really artistic since the snow dropped in. We're supposed to get more on Saturday evening and Sunday, but don't worry about my power - it's my sanity you should be worrying about. xD

Anyway, I'm going to bed.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21972111/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21972111/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:43:31 PST
IT'S SNOWING
OMG IT'S SNOWING

IT NEVER SNOWS HERE THIS EARLY

OMG IT'S SNOWING

YAYAYAYAY

Ahem.

Christmas Break is in one week.

Yes, I have school 15 - 19, but then I have break for two weeks.

But those weeks will be busy.

After the holidays unfold, though, I WILL go on a art uploading spree. This includes working on art that I really need to do.

SO YEAH
IT'S SNOWING

Happy Christmas!

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21808746/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21808746/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:37:46 PST

I just thought of something when reading Full Metal Alchemist.

You know how Ed and Al try to bring his mom back using human transmutation? Yeah, it's famous.

Wanting something that bad to be back from the grave...it's horrible feeling. Death is as mysterious as much as it is known, and there is something so different about it. Death is final. Death doesn't discriminate. Death takes away EVERYONE.

Yet the thing is, life goes hand in hand with death. We don't realize this when we're little, like Ed and Al. Nothing can bring something back from that fate, not alchemy, not science, not magic. In many books there is a character who wants something back from death, and hence goes and trains under a master to achieve this dream. In the end though, the master tells him that no matter how powerful his new skills are, his dream is mere fantasy, and will never become reality.

But how can something so tragic be married to something so joyful?

It works.

It's a cycle:

Life is born! Joy! -> Life grows. -> Life ages. -> Death takes. Sad. -> The Death generates a new life in those affected. -> Emotional life is born? -> Emotion grows. -> Emotion stays but ages. -> The person dies, but it could be a happy death. -> Repeat, plz.

It can cycle in many different ways, but either way, Death can in a way generate a new life. You just don't feel the same after a pet or person dies, do you? Exactly. It's a new way of living without them. It's a new way of life. You can always replace the loss, but it's still different. It's still new.

- - - - - - -

I really wish school would just be over with.

I couldn't rebuild myself Thanksgiving break. So much melancholy packed into one weekend prevented it.

But I feel like I'm falling apart.

For the last three days, all conversations I engage in all my classes are about sex. It's disgusting what kids can think of these days.

I'm fed up with it. I'm not interested in that subject, and yet it all somehow comes down to it.

And now I've got that brat on my tail. Rude child; she needs to grow up. But anyway, we've started a little notebook of a kind of roleplay. What's it about?

Well, she's a guy who can grow a certain male part in his mouth and I'm a girl who gets raped by this guy. Perverted, yes, I know. And when the story comes to a standstill, we're doing nothing (duh), and she'll (the author, not mentioning names) only continue if it's about sex and crap. At first, it was actually a little funny. Now it's boring and disgusting.

And she wants to do it OUR WHOLE FRESHMAN YEAR.

Good God, save me.

People have read this dilouge, and are now thinking that I am, too, a pervert, when actually I value the fact that I am a virgin. If I go my whole freshman year without a boyfriend, fine by me. The only boyfriend-related thing that would make me sad is not being asked out even once during my whole high-school experience, but it wouldn't be like the end of the world for me. Quite honestly, I actually reject the idea of even having a boyfriend right now.

And yet, she says "GET A BOYFRIEND BY THE END OF THE YEAR, BITCH, OR I WON'T LIKE IT!" Well, you know what, if I get a boyfriend, promise me you get a life. She's a hypocrite and I really regret meeting her.

The only reason I stay with her is that I want to help her get out of this annoying attitude rut she's in, and therefore exposing her good qualites. I also don't want her to have to loose a friend, but she's almost hit the nerve where I say, "This is enough. I'm outta here, girl. Have a nice life." a couple of times.

I've been feeling impure and bad about this. And on top of that, I'm still grieving over my loss, but with cram time before Christmas break at school, the start of my period, and all the rest of the crap I get at that jail, I really don't have the time to refine myself and get back to my old ideals.

But she seriously needs to grow the crap up...

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21756986/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21756986/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:01:38 PST
Well, let's see how my Thanksgiving weekend went!

- Cat died day after my birthday.


- Didn't go to school the next day.


- Next day my mom's boss died.


- We went to the ocean.


- None of my homework is done!


- I gained like, twenty pounds.


Overall:

- - - - - - -

Well, well, well.
I just got finished watching a bunch of stuff on Youtube; mainly comprising of English Dub and Japanese Original Comparisions.

There are a few things that need to be explained, apparently, but overall there was a lot of editing that was, indeed, stupid.

"4Kids hates Riceballs".

Not really.

They don't HATE them, people.

The only reason why they made Brock and Misty say "MMM JELLY FILLED DONOUGHTS" when they were obviously holding Onigiri (Rice Balls) in their hands was to avoid cultural confusion.

This editing of Onigiri seems to appear in Pokemon a LOT, and in other anime as well. Same reason: Avoiding cultural confuison. No, this is not racist, it's just because 4Kids is trying to direct Yu-gi-oh at little 10 year olds that quite frankly shouldn't be watching it.

And American 10-year-olds don't know what onigiri are, unless their really smart or have grown up with them.

So to make it eaiser on their little brains, they made Brock humilate himself by explaining the yumminess of a Jelly Donught when he was holding an Onigiri. That's dumb, yes, but remember who their directing the show at - that wouldn't be us smart ones.

Heh-heh, Phan, curse me for watching Yu-gi-oh again, but I really needed to get back to the anime that started it all. But yeah, I still believe that Yugi's hair is absolutely ridiculos.

Things that bothered me the most (directed at Doma/Orichalcos arc because that's my favorite one and the one I stopped at)


- DUDE. Miruko not captured by a friggin' TANK. I like Alister's (I refrain from Amelda because it sounds girly) more tragic story in the original: that Miruko (Alister's little bro, btw) was KILLED while hiding in a secret place that KC (Kaiba Corp) helicopters bombed. His big bro was out looking for food, by the way.

- Hey, I don't mind the name of Varon. I like it better than Valon, but only by an inch, and only because of the sound.

- They needed to get Mai's intentions right. In Doma Arc Original (Japanese), she wanted to beat Joey to prove herself. In Orichalcos Arc Dub (English), all she ranted about was power, and how she wanted power, and power powerpowerpower SHADDAP. That isn't like Mai, to want only power, she just wants to make herself somebody in the real world.

- Hrm. I never knew Rafael's true story. DAMN YOU, 4KIDS, you totally screwed the last part of his past up. DAMN YOU. (I like his original one better...)

- OH! The cards. This goes for every friggin' episode Yu-gi-oh has. I've had actual Duel Monster cards, and there was NO difference between the English and the Japanese cards, only that, well, they'... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21672953/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21672953/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:50:19 PST
Go away.

I'm not going to be at school tomorrow.
My cat died.

He got cancer in less than a week.

We put him to sleep.

It's the friggin' day after my birthday.

I hate life.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21656700/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21656700/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:07:23 PST
Well, before the clock chimes at 12:00 AM, I shall say that I am now 15 years old.

SO BWHAHAHA

NOTE: No updates until the Holidays! (Christmas Break to be more specific)

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21574769/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21574769/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:19:38 PST
OKAYS PPL

As for artwork. I am SO sorry that I have been neglecting my dA life and dA gallery, but I simply don't have time between doing art on my own and getting the beastly amount of pictures done by April (24 WORKS) in for the Art Class.

Therefore I postpone any artistic activies until CHRISTMAS BREAK. I could post one or two pictures on here, but that probably won't happen as my schedule right now is stay up past twelve watercolouring my drawings and finishing English papers.

Requests will be rejected in a polite but terse manner.
Projects stated here are to be recontinued hopefully during the Holidays, and finished in the Summer of 2009.
Don't ask me to post art and be active, because I will kill you with my schedule.

But for you guys who really want to know what I'm drawing, here you go:

Ever since finishing the very last episode of Season Two of Princess Tutu (which I cried, it was so dang good, and everything turned out so well), I've had an incessant urge to draw ballerinas'. I saw the Nutcracker in Seattle last year, and GEEZ - sometimes I wish I could do that.

Anyway, I've found a lot about the shape of the leg of a ballerina en pointe compared to a normal standing position. It's quite elegant wether it comes out well or not, really, it's just the graceful flow of the upper body that is hard to get.

As for my art class concentration, I changed it, and my last critique I got an A-...or an A...one of the two. Mr.Art-Teacher-Man really liked my concentration and my drawings, calling the quality out of question in a positive way. I felt good about that, really, because my last two critiques were NIGHTMARES.

(BTW~ My critiques are with the AP students as well, which kind of intimidates me...they're all Seinors and I'm a Freshman in Adv. Studio Art.)

We're making up for lost time, so the 20th (Thursday) I have another Critique. He wants the pictures shown last week to be close to completed or worked on, which means extra work at night for me after failing in class to work hard, and four new pictures started. Remember that I need 24 Original works by the end of April...gosh, this is probably the worst time to get an art block, ya know?

Plus, he came over the other day: "So, what are you going to do about color?"

Uhhh...-CRAP-

I decided watercolour was the way to go, since I am not very good at colored pencils, new to oils (HATEHATE) and Acryllics (LOVELOVE), and my paper could probably withstand it. Plus, I have past experience with the medium, hence the tools needed are already at my leisure. I'm also using a fountain pen with India Ink. Problem is, transporting my work from class to home while some could still be wet...NO GOOD, ESP. WHEN THE FLAT FILE FOLDER BEHIND ME IS FULL OF LIKE, 20 18" x 20" PAPERS. I plan to sort that out soon, but otherwise, I really feel like skipping school one day...

Overall, school has put me in a melancholy/cranky mood. I'm not tolerating things as well as I usually do, so if I snap at you, I'm sorry, I've got many things on my mind.

My Science Class needs repairing...AGAIN...
Math I'm doing better in than Science...that's something to gawk at.
For Art I really need to crank out the works.
Language has kind of left me at a academic and emotional stand-still phase where I'm kind of lost. (What's the Kanji for Kazoku again, Sensei?!)
Fifth period is now my History Class, in which I am doing so much better at.
Sixth ends with a frazzled Mz.Boss and English, which is good, btw.

Oh well. I better stop complaining like a spoiled brat and get moving along with my coversation so I can finished some homework.

Anything else?

Oh, right.

I DON'T TALK ON THE PHONE. Ever.
Why?
I SIMPLY HATE IT

It wastes good money, time, and brain cells.

So don't come to me every single day, poking me (I get poked enough, dangit, and it's passe anyway) reciting that annoying phrase: "You need to call me today!"; "Call me!"; "Call me today, okay?"

Yeah, no, that won't happen, not even if your Picasso's spirit awakened from the grave. Got it? No? Crap.

I DON'T TALK ON THE PHONE. Don't ask me to call you unless it's something important like a party or something of signifiance.

And Ookami-san?

Stop playing stupid with me.

(I'm frankly quite tired of some of the crap you purposely throw at me.)

You know when your birthday is, so say it and don't blame it on your 'functional but flawed' brain.
Because you only get as far as fuctional but flawed if you think that way. So don't think that way and recall the date of your birthday, for crying out loud, because you know it by heart.

And parties?
I don't like them either.
So if... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21380962/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21380962/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:17:04 PST
The leaves are beautiful this time of year.
The brilliant concoction of reds, oranges, yellows...it's like a fruit smoothie.

But how can we appreciate this beauty, knowing that the leaves are dying?

Just think of it this way.
This will be the colors when we see when we die: the flourish of red, the blast of orange, the rays of yellow. Autumn is the season of dying, that goes on to Winter, the season of completed death.

What are the colors of winter?

Now and always white, the last color.

- - - - - -

This week will be devoted to reattaching my ideals and morals, also known as my way of thinking.

I've been so caught up in school that I've kind of forgotten who I really am. Lost in a swamp of time management, homework, and academic thinking, I don't have any time to refine myself. Is this why the ones in public school become so dull? No room for sharping...

I guess a nice walk will do.

Lately I've been feeling strangely melancholy. And Asian.

During the Summer my intrests were not in the East, rather, I was fascinated by my blood-relations to Wales and the Celtic people. Now I'm into Norway and my ties there.

But I was first intrested in my link with Asia, since I was a kid.

And I need to return there to survive my Japanese Class.

I love my Sensei. My admiration for her is mysterious, almost strange. It's like she was meant to be my Sensei, meaning that no one could ever possibly replace her.

But there is one Sensei that could.

That would be my heart.

I've got many Japanese things in my room, mainly around my bed: Ahead of me is a wedding gift from my parents' day (it's a picture of koi), to the left is a decorative red plate with dancing women and music playing men painted on there, with the nice touch of a pagota and bonsai-ish trees in the background. I have an Japanese Parasol (that reccently broke a bit). A strand of cranes that I made hangs outside under our porchlight on the porch. I have a pair of those Japanese Toe-Socks. I've got a 100% Japanese Father, hence I'm of half-blood.

The only thing I'm missing is the language.

(Yes, I eat sushi, tempura, mochi, and other Japanese love-love foods occasionally. Mochi be my favorite.)

And Sensei, who is not a drop Japanese, is teaching me. She's amazing, and understands something that many teachers I've had didn't get.

We're all new at this, and may not get some concepts.

But lately I've been lagging behind...

And I've pinpointed why.

The walk I plan to go on consists of three things:

- Pictures
- Reminisence
- Planning

I feel like I'm not doing so well in that class, despite everyone saying 'You're like the best one in this class besides the Sensei' stuff.

(To be honest, that hurts.)

I'm not doing well in that class as I did at the beginning. I'm sliding.

And it's because I've forgotten that I'm Japanese.

I've forgotten that the deepest reason I went into that class was to bring it back into my family, after Nisei lost it, and Sansei never had it.

Funny thing is, Shi (or Yon) is the unlucky number in Japan, as 'Shi' can mean death.

And Yonsei plans to bring something back from death.

So I plan to revisit the days when I was obsessed with everything Asian, or Japanese, should I say. I've expanded my horizons these days, which is good, but in that I've forgotten my reasons for taking that class.

Because now I just see it as school, and all that matters is the grade...

Which is not good.

Instead, I'm going to reinstate my own Sensei: my heart, the one who first said to me: "Hey! You're Japanese! Be proud!" With Heart-Sensei working inside of me again, I'll put Denton-Sensei's teachings alongside Heart-Sensei's, and together, I'm hoping for a perfected, Zen feeling.

So, I when I go to school on Wednesday (I have Monday and Tuesday off, In-service and Veterans Day), I plan to walk into that class remembering why I even have it.

And why I fought for it to be on my schedule.

Why I fought to be entertained by Japanese anime and manga.

How being Japanese impacts me in the first place.

And most of all, how it contributes to my Kazoku.

- - - - -

When things die, their soul basically falls.

But when an artistic happiness dies, it burns.

There was a soul, but it usually just disinegrates.

However, we, as artists, have the power to manipulate it's behavior.

Make it fall, because there's no way to prevent that.

But you can change the way it falls...

Make it float down, like the dying Autumn leaves.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21233482/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21233482/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:28:46 PDT
You all wondering where I am?

I am sorry.

School is now my life.
But that is what art class is for, neh?

On Saturday I plan to do homework.
On Sunday I plan to post pictures.

SO THERE.

I went to a concert two nights ago.
I got to go up on stage.

'Twas brilliant, but it cost me some of my hearing in my left ear.

Last night I had a dance performance.
Why are all the names in either Swedish, Norwegian, or some other Scandinavian language?
Well, it IS Norwegian Folk Dancing.
It went okay. The last one was good. The first one (and overall my best) was short. One of them crazy died because I switched between a boy and a girl three times. And I knew that one, but I didn't want to do it.

Good days, eh?
NOW READ MY LANGUAGE~~

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21055695/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/21055695/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:48:17 PDT
Journal updates, desu.

KONBANWA~

I'm busy.

But the Kiriban winner is meh friend Shade:

And a painting I'm doing is for herrrrr.

UPDAAAAAATES
-------

- Meh costume is almost complete. Sew some lace on, make some arm-warmers...be prepaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaared.

- I'm not going to be on that much anymore. Homework and school kills.

- Once I'm finished with three of my pictures for art class, I'm going to do a major upload of photos and art.

GO HAVE FUN NOW, KIDDIES, THE DUST BOWL OF LIFE ROLLS IN.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20850755/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20850755/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:22:27 PDT
Kiriban: 1,000th Pageview!



Wow! Can't believe I've almost got 1,000 pageviews already!

Catch that precious 1,000 pageview and get a cool picture! Just be the first to post on this Journal with the exact number you saw (doesn't have to be exactly 1,000, can be close to that) and you can make a request. ^^

Now to get onto actually getting the art that needs to be up here onto my computer...

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This was awhile ago, but I got featured!

[link]

ANYWAY.
I really hate school.

I finished a comission for my friend, but I forgot to post it up on here. I have another one, too, and then I'm tied down with the Art Class at school.

Since I'm doing Advanced Studio Art, I am follwing the path of the AP students. This means that there is a bunch of technical jargon, but I can handle that. I have to create 12 drawings revolving around a concentration, which I am still in the process of developing.

I won't be posting art on here for awhile because of this. I have other requests for other people, but I will happily decline on most.

REQUESTS: Clooooooosed.

If I ever do have time, I will post some more stuff on here. But currently High School and homework is my life.

I'm not coming to Homecoming, either, because I hate school dances. All my friends except one are going, and the rest just pressure me to go.

And now I'm pressured to get a boyfriend. She's a freshman and dating a Junior. Ridiculous much?

Funfunfun (nemui desu...).

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20702148/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20702148/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:38:10 PDT
HAHAHAHA
My performance went okay. I made lots of mistakes, but everyone said that when you do your very first performance, there will always be lots of mistakes.

BUT DUDE.
THAT STAGE WAS HOT.

I was sweating so freaking much.

And then I ran out of water afterward.

But yeah~~~
Leikerringen is funnnn.

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20659452/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20659452/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:29:57 PDT
Umm, yeah.

School has dealt me the "HA HA YOU'RE SICK" card.

In other words, I'm sick.

But I've got tons of artwork to upload. It's just that I'm lazy.

I'm also thinking about taking requests during Christmas Break, when it all settles down for awhile. Currently, though, since Fall is my favorite season, I will be workin on Autumn-themed pictures.

I've also got some random gifts for my friends -

Okami-san: "Kai" [FINISHED]
Nii-chan: All Hallows Eve [Layout in progress]
Ali-chan: Neko [Not even close]

And since my other friend's birthday is coming up, I'm working on some other stuff too...but I can't say what I'm getting her; people shall tell.

So yeah.
I'm not going to be at school tomorrow; I have a mild fever but a horrible headache.

And no, I won't be able to get together at my house or yours with any of you on Saturday. I'm leaving that day for Shelton for a performance regarding Norweigan dance. And before that, I'm going to be at a friend's house practicing. And no, Sunday won't work either. And either Thursday and Friday (one or the other) will be busy, too, I need to get dance shoes, a white blouse and black tights for my bunan...

But I'm sick.

Joy...

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20504922/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20504922/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:49:34 PDT
GOTCHA

I'm feeling better now.
And I've got lots of artwork ti post.

<3

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20426490/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20426490/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:44:06 PDT
I FAIL ALL OF YOU, MY FAITHFUL WATCHERS.

I've had so much homework that I haven't been able to get on. And I don't have much artwork up; very sorry about that.

However, speaking of artwork, in art class at the school we're making artist trading cards. So I will have the designs and the cards themselves hopefully up before Friday of next week.

THIS Friday I'm going to go see some of the famous paintings from the renissance at SAM (Seattle Art Museum) with my aunt. I can't take any pictures, but I will tell you all about it ASAP.

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FRIENDS




CLUBS



]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20194067/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20194067/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:51:08 PDT
Alrighty! Time for updates.

Well, school-wise, my schedule has finally come together after changing three times (within a day). I finally have both Art and Japanese in my agenda.

I'm in Advanced Studio Art, and therefore I won't have to take Beginning anytime at all. I'm probably going to go AP for my Sophmore or Junior year, or maybe even Seinor, but I'll definetly do it. It just leaves me to another elective for the years I don't do art.

CAN'T BELIEVE I'M A FRESHMAN IN HIGHSCHOOL

As far as homework is going, it's great. It's so far easy and light, but I bet that will change.

I'm not going to be replying to messages regulary because of the fact that I want to keep this pace of mind going throughout the school-year. I will be posting my art, free-style and school-related.

Also, Bloodydreamstonight () -

I can't scan your pictures until the end of the week until my homework is done. I also can't find my thumbdrive as of now (which is really getting me mad since I have some archival stuff on there), so getting all your pictures taken care of will take awhile.

ASKIF I HAVE SO MANY FRIGGIN' ART IDEAS IT ISN'T FUNNY.
I'm just afraid to use paint n' all.

Seriously, Ali-chan, Nii-chan, Okami-san. We need to get together at meh house or somethin', because I have so much stuff to show you.

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FRIENDS




CLUBS



]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20171600/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/20171600/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:26:20 PDT


OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
I FINALLY HAVE IT IN MY VERY OWN HANDS

And I loves it!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE

Naruto Vol. 30 - Puppet Masters finally came through the Library...and ME GOT IT!!! Sasori is on practically every single page! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY LOVE LOVE

I've already read what happens online, in Shonen Jump Magazine, and on Wikipedia, but reading the offical translation in the tankoban makes me HAPPY! Now I just have to compare Sasori's dub voice to his Japanese voice once that comes out...(yes, I am a Sasori freak/fanatic/fan/expert).

School is starting soon. I'll be a Freshwoman in highschool. Joy.
And I'm still deciding whether I should go part or full time. I'd love to go part, but there are many benefits to going full time. So I'm all up-tight about that.

I have much more photography to post, I'm just too lazy to put it up.

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FRIENDS



]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19988361/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19988361/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:11:50 PDT
...the happier we'll be.

The Olympics are ending.

It makes me sad.

Oh well. MOVING ON

I had a good week camping - for two days. The scenery was beautiful, I was relaxed...yep, my summer ended well.

I am actually excited about school starting. It's full of new opportunites and people to meet. I just hope it doesn't overwhelm me.

But yeah. I'm a little irritated a bit by little things...as I usually am.

Heh - there should be a big sign on me that says, "BEWARE! TICKED OFF BY LITTLE DETAILS!" Hanging from my neck. xD

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]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19962195/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19962195/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:03:34 PDT
She pwns so good...

A forty-question exam on our favorite subject, brought to you by Jo.

1. Do you sleep? (If your answer is "no," please stop taking this quiz right now.)
-nods-

2. Where do you usually sleep? Describe this place.
My bed. Sometimes I sleep on the chair, sofa, or floor.

3. Where is the most unusual place you have ever slept?
The concrete pad next to the porch.
Or on the trampoline.

4. How much do you enjoy sleeping, on a scale of 1 to 100? (1 being "I absolutely despise the waste of time that is spent sleeping" and 100 being "I would rather sleep than live.")
98. The only two things I hate about sleeping is that I oversleep 'till 11:30, and therefore I miss almost half my day, and that I need to work really hard to actually GET to sleep.

5. Who do you sleep with?
My plush n' pink Unicorn.

6. What do you sleep with?
PLUSH N' PINK UNICORN - I got it for Christmasss. <3

7. Do you have a bedtime?
NO. But when I do actually go to sleep is usually between 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM.


8. How about a naptime?
"HEY! You can't nap! You'll be all hyper when at night if you do!"
"Mummy...I need sleep..."
"Did you stay up late last night?"
..."Yes...without a nap prior."
I'm not allowed to nap...D:

9. How long has it been since you've taken a nap?
Errr...four weeks ago?

10. Do you need a nap?
I'd like one!
But, unlike Phani Phan Phan, I dun sleep during the Olympics.

11. What do you love most about sleeping?
The dreaming. It's the best.
If there isn't any dreams, the deep darkness of it...

12. Some people require certain things to happen before they can sleep. What do you require?
Some music, preferably Celtic Lullabies...
And making sure that I don't wake up and have a panic attack.

13. How long was the longest amount of time you have gone without sleeping?
A WHOLE NIGHT.
I watched the sunrise. 8D

14. Why do you sleep?
To calm down...
And for self-assigned therapy to strengthen my grip on reality (by falling off the cliff of conciousness!)

15. How many hours do you usually sleep in a night without waking up?
Nine hours.
During school, I go to bed earlier, so I get about seven hours of sleep (I get up at 6:10 in the friggin' morning...).

16. Do you dream? What about?
Yes. I dream.
During deep sleep, my dreams are pretty random. Very rarely I can manipulate those deep-sleep dreams (Lucid Dreaming).
When I'm half-asleep, I can manipulate my dreams pretty well.
Anyway, most of my deep-sleep dreams are actually nightmares. I had this one dream where my mom wanted to euthanize herself for no rational reason infront of everyone, and so she lay on a table infront of the congregation at church, and a priest said a prayer and then...BAM. I didn't wake up, I just had to watch/listen to it...in third person. Yes, I watch myself like it's a movie.
I've always had problems with nightmares.
As for a dream, I had this dream where I was with a band of kids ages 6-10 that dressed in futuristic red, silver and blue jump suits that sold flowers on the street during the day, and during the night went around stealing pepperoni pizza while swinging off of street lights and jumping off of buildings...

17. In what position do you usually sleep?
Like a cat. I sleep on my side with my limbs stretched out infront of me in a lazy fashion.
Or on my back or belly.
But never in a curled up position.

18. Do you classify yourself as an insomniac?
Semi?
I get a little hyper at night, have a hard time sleeping usually, but I do get enough sleep to function properly in the day.

19. What's the latest you've ever stayed up before going to sleep?
8:30 AM. Yes, it's true.

20. What's the longest amount of time you've been asleep without waking up?
Ten hours.

21. Are you a somnambulist?
Err, not now, but I guess I slept-walk when I was little.
But I was at a friends house on the 4th of July, and she said that during my sleep I turned towards her with my eyes open (she was reading with the light on), said some things, and went back to sleep.
I don't remember a thing.

22. Which do you have more often - nightmares or normal dreams? (Optional to answer.)
Nightmares. -sighs-
And they're scary.

23. Which do you have more often - nightmares or night terrors? (Optional to answer.)
Nightmares.
I've had a very mild night terror once, I woke up and had the "NOTHING IS REAL" panic attack.... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19914286/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19914286/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:59:11 PDT Going on a trip to the ocean with my mom for three days.

See ya!

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19897664/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19897664/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:02:52 PDT Denial!

You've got to be kidding!
That's the worst one I've seen yet.

Yep. No. 2 on my top ten list of idiots.
No, that's No. 3!

SHADDAP
IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE

Please...give it a rest, it's pathetic, make a new one please.
ROFL. Honestly, come to your senses!



What my mind goes through on a daily basis.

Pity.

Oh well. I had a nice talk with my friend the other day about all these dumb mentalites, and it made me feel a lot better when she replied.

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE DESERVES A LIFE-TIME SUPPLY OF LEPI-LUV

Okay, well, the real reason I'm here is to say that I'm ALL done with my Fair projects. The funny thing is, the one that I was going to turn in specifically didn't make it into the entry pile. I was at my limit as it was anyway...D:

And I've been drawing SO much lately, so prepare yourself! +D

And I'll be gone soon, I'll notify you all about that when I prepare to leave on the chosen day of my departure.

So yeah.
Go gather intelligence for the FBI or something...

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19799100/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19799100/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:56:55 PDT
Well, today I had a good day, but before I go into that, I want to announce my new projects!

I offically declare that from this day on all other projects WILL be delayed (that includes Ali's "Seven Figures" pictures and anything else I can't remember) until further notice. I'm all done with my local Fair projects, so you will be seeing the new ones up soon (I'm entering some art that I do have on here, so anything marked with a is a Fair project, and when I find out how the judging went, 'd pictures will be if they won anything!).

Anyway, I'm delaying everything else because it's DeviantArt's birthday!!!! And hence, they're having many contests in which I have MANY ideas for. I need to work on them pronto to get them in before the competition ends.

Wish me luck!

]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19744813/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19744813/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:52:51 PDT

Did you pick your nose a lot when you were little?
Umm...I dunno.

Have you ever laid on an egg to hatch a chick?

Then we got chickens.

Can I take a picture of you right now?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

OMG! THERE'S A ZOMBIE IN YOUR ROOM! What are you gonna do?
Good evening, Mr.Zombie! Please, have a seat. I will be right over with the menu and some...tea, how about it? Good! -runs off-

Did you ever believe in the boogey man?
Something similar to it.
It was this shadow thing that looked like a mechanical man-eating hippo...I was SCARED.

Night light or no light when you're sleeping?
Well, it depends. I never sleep with light these days, but when I was little I occasionally had a light...I made a building out of books around it.

Do you still wear sweatshirts during summer and spring time... out side..?
This year has been cold...usually, during the Spring I still do, but not during the Summer months.

Would you rather burp in front of people just to prove how manly/cool you are or would you rather burp when it's only you?


Water or beer? ;D
Water! But when I get older, I'd like to try some fancy beer.

Pretend that you're 18 if you're not 18! WHOOT! You're 18! Now what???
-sighs- Just getting older and older, you see, and therefore closer to my dying day...-sobsobgoesandhasapanicattack-

Have you ever used a fork to open a can of soda in your life?
I've used a knife before...but not a fork...at least I don't think so.

May I ask, what's so great about facebook? :[
Have one, planning on deleting it because it's SO boring...

How would you react if a man/women winks at you while you are walking in a public place?
Yell, "RAPE!"
Or (if kids are present for their virgin ears)...

GO UMBREON!!!
-throws at the floor at persons feet-
O_____________________________________________O
...
Umm, yeah, I'll be going now.
-hopes that she has made herself look like an idiot enough to scare the person-

Have you ever eaten your ice cream with a fork?


Do you snort a lot when you laugh?
Somtimes. -gigglesnort-

What does your sneeze sound like? Does it sound like a pikachu? Does it sound like a regular sneeze? Or does it sound like an explosive/ boogery sneeze?
A sneeze, and occasionally an explosive one. When I was little it was the Pikachu...

Ever had a dream where it's all black and white?

....




Now I have!

-posesses the ability to manipulate her dreamworld anytime anywhere-

Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny?
EEEEH - wats up Doc?

Ice cream cake or regular cake?
CARROT CAKE!!!1! Or homemade Boston Cream Pie!

Are you planning on losing weight or gaining weight or you just good the way you are?
I'm pretty happy with my weight, but I wouldn't mind losing a bit.

What is your goal for this year?
Be happier and more optimistic...and realize that everything is, indeed, real.

Don't you hate it when you have an unexpected pimple in your nose/ear? >:[
-sighs- OH YES. I also get them were the bridge of my glasses is...

If you're a man/woman, would you trade place in a woman's/man's body for one day?
Errrrmm....no.

Would you rather be escorted in a plane or in a helicopter?
PLANE!! THEY GO HIGHER!

Do you believe Jesus loves you? I don't care if you don't believe in Jesus, but just answer! ;D *winks*
~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19728965/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19728965/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:33:37 PDT Good evening.

- How are you feeling?
Well...I'm not exactly depressed, but I'm in kind of a thinking mood...you know...the "pondering eternal questions" thing. But I do also feel light and airy...mentally...kind of.

- Okay. Well, what time is it over there?
Late at night?

- What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?
"The Dragon's Breath" by David Arkenstone.

- Now specify what genre of music that is, why you like it, and what album it's from.
It's Celtic New Age from "The Celtic Book of Days". I like it because it gives me ideas for art, it's very relaxing, and has a beautiful sound to it. (Want to listen? [link])

- Is that the usual genre you listen to? (If not, what then?)
Err...I do listen to a lot of it. If you generalize it to 'Celtic' or 'Celtic Folk' or 'World'...I do listen to tons of it. But I listen to mainly soundtrack music.

- So then give me five more songs in the same Genre (or a genre close to that) that you own.
Circle of Joy - Lisa Lynne | May it Be - Enya | Siuil a Run - Traditonal song | Geantrai - Traditional song? Originally Clannad? | Skibbereen - Tradtional Song

- Now, what genre do you avoid?
Rap and Hip-hop.

- Change of subject! What do you normally read?
Nonfiction. Mythology. Folklore. Fiction.

- What places do you want to visit before you die?
Japan, The UK (Wales esp.), Germany, Norway, Alaska and Egypt. And I do want to go back to Mexico...

- What else do you want to do before you drop dead?
Learn Japanese, learn Welsh (even if it's a small degree), learn German (again, even if it's like "Hello" "Goodbye" type stuff), write a book, get all my ideas on paper, ride a grey horse (and I mean white-grey) through the forest, ride a brown one through the hillside, visit a German concentration/extermination camp, visit a Japanese Internment camp, play my harp beautifully, live in peace, and maybe find "that someone"...

- Do you like to conform or not?
Conforming is for the insecure. I prefer deviating from the crowd in many ways.

- If you and your group of friends were classified, what would you people be called?
The crazy, dare-to-be-stupid anime/manga fanatics that are proud of their genes. (CDtbSAMFAPoTG's)

- What are you listening to now (of course it's changed!)?
"Will you go, Lassie, go?" by the High-Kings...yes, I'm admiring from afar again. BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID

- What are your dreams like (colorful? morbid?)?
A One-of-a-kind Technicolor Theater of Fantastic Adventures.

- What is the color of your nails?
Dark purple...

- Hair?
Brown/red/blonde...naturally.

- Light or Dark?
BOTH - because both provide a wealth of artistic potential!

- What instrument do you play?
The Harp. Be jealous...JK.

- Do you have one of those colored bands around your wrist that you get when you go to certain camps, events, etc.?
Yesh: CreationFest '08 and Coram Deo '08.

- Night or Day?
Night. But Evening and occasionally a sunny morning are fine with me.

- What do you appreciate about your choice from the question above?
The stars...they are enchanted, they really are... And the moon is magical too... And the air...so ominous yet so calm...

- Season during your favorite time of the Day?
Winter...winter nights are beautiful. The air is so cold and crisp, and the moon is high and usually bright. And the stars...some jewels enter the sky: Orion, Tarus and the Pleidas...just to name a few.

- Now favorite season in general?
Fall. The season of my birth.

- Why do you like that season?
Well...stated above, I was born in the fall, but I love the coloring the trees get. And when the leaves fall to the ground...and when Halloween rolls around. I still dress up...it's fun. I really enjoy that creepy, ghost feeling abound. And the mornings are foggy and cool, and the raven croaks in the background...it's so refreshing...

- Now for a different subject!
Okay.

- Favorite subject in school?
Language, followed by Art and English.

- Least?
P.E. and Math. LOATHSOME if you ask me.

- MOVING ON! Do you find the News, local, national or international, appealing?
Yes, even though most of the time it's depressing. But then again, it gives me something to laugh at - some of the stupidity of those News peeps...

- Now how about Celebrity?
Boring to the core. Unentertaining. Why do people like it so much?

- How about BEING a celeb?
ICKKK.

- Okay, so, let's say you had to be one of the Seven Deadly Sins for a little play. Which one? (Greed, Gluttony, Pride, Vanity, Envy, Malice, Lu... ]]> ~goldstone-glitter http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19708400/ http://goldstone-glitter.deviantart.com/journal/19708400/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:38:51 PDT
So beware.

I'm trying to push myself to actually upload some things; I really hate what is on my "recent deviatations" list.
So yeahhhhhhh...

I may rant about a few things.
I may be grouchy.
But I won't be exploding any time soon.

Just makes things worse.

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