http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:sarval&section=today deviantART RSS for by:sarval en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:45:17 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/26717904/ http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/26717904/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:47:16 PDT
Okay, updates -
'A Hero's Final Journey' needs rewritten.

Found an old story loosely based on a very small part of a video game I found interesting - I want to work on it. I'll post the original bit I wrote. It's in Scraps, by the way. (2 bazillion points if you make even a ballpark guess about where the whole thing came from)

Story based on 'Tale from a dream', I think it has potential.

Visual art...I'll try. Maybe some nature drawings, or humorous stuff.

]]> ~sarval http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/26700267/ http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/26700267/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:44:25 PDT Appalling in its simplicity
Appealing, implicitly
For it gives a sense of energy

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Sometimes I like to pretend other people know what I'm doing.

Sometimes maybe one of us actually does...

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Well, lots of thoughts but, of course, hard to articulate.

First of all, a question that continues to bother me from time to time - motivation. Sometimes I feel like all I'm trying to do here and elsewhere is show off and earn some kind of attention from others. I'm often hesitant to show anything of mine until I'm sure someone is actually interested, so I don't feel like I'm continually saying 'look at me! look at me!' until I end up falling on my face when people just start ignoring what I say or do. Another thing...I don't update or do art nearly as much as I could, or so I feel. It's kind of an annoyance, but I know I could write more, draw more, etc. if I had a reason? No, not know, I guess...

Boyo...Eric and analysis go hand in hand. Looking, watching, seeing, wondering, thinking, conceiving, believing, knowing, all those other ing-things. Deep stuff, shallow, in between...so much going on that I'm not sure sometimes where to focus my efforts, and often I just think about something to a conclusion, forget it, and revisit the whole thing later, whether or not I remember the conclusion I arrived at. And when I say 'so much going on', I don't mean just within my mind, there's a whole huge world out there, and so much goes on within even a part of it that I almost go nuts trying to keep track of that much!

From time to time, though, I expend some effort putting into words something going on within my mind. I consider it a good exercise, because I don't have that much practice coming up with ways to explain my thoughts to other people normally. One of my weaknesses, I guess. Kinda like the whole, 'dealing with things going on around me'. I tend to try and keep track of everything, so the more people, the more sort of 'wired' I get, until I can finally escape the situation and quiet down somewhere else, slowing my heart rate, getting breathing back to normal, etc. Not a problem when I actually have friends around, though. Really gives me something to focus on, instead of continuously flicking from one thing to another, people's movement, noises, conversations, background noise, outside, etc., etc.



Wow, did you read all that, or skip a bunch to focus on this little bit towards the end? Oh well, I'm not all that worried. Just that, not many people tell me anything about what they actually think, and I'm quite interested. And yes, this is all I'm going to write. Have a nice day!

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Still at college, still doing arty-type stuff from time to time and actually working on my latest story. Maybe I'll just go with what I'm thinking of instead of worrying about whether it's the best way for the story to go.

Wish me luck.

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[link]

Just click the picture about the free whatchamacallit if you're interested.

Here was my result (warning, walls of text and such):

You are trying to establish yourself and make an impact despite the fact that everything around you seems to be against you - putting up barriers, but don't be unduly concerned: you have the right ideas and come what may, they will soon be manifested and appreciated.

Being a likeable person you get on well with neighbours and friends. You don't need anything to 'Rock your boat'. You want to 'love' and to be loved'.

In spite of all the opposition, you are insisting that your goals are realistic but circumstances are forcing you to compromise. You are not very happy with this situation but there is little that you can do about it. You have very strict standards which you try to apply to everyone who enters your sphere of influence.

Whatever has caused the situation, you just don't seem to be able to sustain or maintain relationships as you would wish to. What you really seek is to be able to develop a relationship with someone with whom you can truly share: Love, Serenity, Peace and Quiet. But you are a very demanding person and it is your nature that leads to disquiet and discord: you are like the tide, flotsam and jetsam... One minute you experience 'highs' and a few moments later 'lows'. This obviously will introduce discord into any relationship and with this demanding attitude - the ideal state you desire is unable to develop. Despite the urge to gratify your natural desires, you impose a considerable self-restraint on your instincts in the belief that this demonstrates your superiority and raises you above the common herd. You are extremely critical of everything that is presently going on around you and you find it difficult to listen to or to take advice from anyone. You enjoy the original, the ingenious and the subtle.

You need to be respected as an exceptional individual. This is the only way that you can hope to achieve the status that you wish to achieve. You set yourself very high standards - and come what may - you abide by them.

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The world turns on.

Actually, I think that's rather reassuring. I'm sure things will go on for supporters of either party, and the excitement will die down. Now, the important thing is, did I have anything I have to do before tomorrow?

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I'm thinking of uploading some of my other poems (I have many). Anyone want to see them particularly? Otherwise I'll work on some more art.

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I may upload much more stuff soon, or not, depending on events that transpire. I'd at least like to get more art practice, but I also really need to keep up with schoolwork. So far, that hasn't been a problem.

Anyways, hope you're having a good day/night/morning, I know I enjoyed mine.

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So...

RULES:
1. Put your music player on shuffle
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as your answer. NO, YOU CAN'T CHEAT, SO DON'T DO IT.
4. Tag 5 people

1. How ya feeling today?
Blue Funk

2.Will you get far in life?
Take Me Away

3. How do your friends see you?
Song to the Siren

4. Will you get married?
Reminiscence of Feelings

5. What's your best friend's theme song?
Radical Dreamers

6. What's the story of your life?
Eternal Flower

7. What was high school like?
You're Beautiful

8. How can you get ahead in life?
These Days

9. What's the best thing about your friends?
He Lives in You

10. What is in store for this weekend?
Magic Dance

11. What song describes you?
Pray

12. To describe your grandparents?
What If

13. How is your life going?
Swallowed in the Sea

14. What song will they play at your funeral?
Closing Time

15. How does the world see you?
Yellow

16. Will you have a happy life?
Tightrope

17. What do your friends really think of you?
I Am

18. Do people secretly lust for you?
99 Red Balloons

19. How can you make yourself happy?
Last Breath First Breath

20. What should you do with your life?
You and me

Well, that was interesting, but then, I have quite a bit of odd music on my computer...had to skip over the Japanese stuff that didn't have an English title.

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→ Pick your birth month.
→ Italicize anything that doesn't apply to you.
→ Bold the five-ten that best apply to you.
→ Copy to your own journal, with all twelve months
→ Tag 5 people from your friends list.

And here are the months:

JANUARY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY:
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH:
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL:
Active and dynamic.Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE:
Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY:
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST:
Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense... ]]> ~sarval http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/14853530/ http://sarval.deviantart.com/journal/14853530/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:44:01 PDT
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My personal reason is that I'd like to showcase some of my art, and see what people think of it, but more than that to keep up with people I've met who also have accounts here. Feel free to give me critiques of what I've put up, if you really feel that you know how things could improve. And if you're a friend from somewhere else, be sure to send me a message or two once every so often. I wouldn't mind ideas for new art, so long as it seems within my skill level.

If you're looking to improve your art...the only real advice I can give you, is to find things in the real world to draw or paint, especially since getting outside into the real world never hurts. Plus, by actually walking out your door, getting out of your room, and getting away from the computer, you're showing determination to improve, and making a real effort to do so, plus there are likely to be far fewer distractions. It's something I need to do more often as well.

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