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“The function of the imagination is not to make strange things settled, so much as to make settled things strange.”

“Folk-lore means that the soul is sane, but that the universe is wild and full of marvels. Realism means that the world is dull and full of routine, but that the soul is sick and screaming.”

“There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect.”

“Life exists for the love of music or beautiful things.”

“An artist will betray himself by some sort of sincerity.”

“Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere.”

“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.”

“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.”

“Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all.”

“To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.”

“Hope is the power of being cheerful in circumstances which we know to be desperate.”

“The virtue of hope exists only in earthquake and, eclipse. It is true that there is a thing crudely called charity, which means charity to the deserving poor; but charity to the deserving is not charity at all, but justice. It is the undeserving who require it, and the ideal either does not exist at all, or exists wholly for them.”

“In the struggle for existence, it is only on those who hang on for ten minutes after all is hopeless, that hope begins to dawn.”

“How you think when you lose determines how long it will be until you win.”

“The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.”

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.”

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”

“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”

“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.”

“True contentment is the power of getting of any situation all that there is in it.”

“Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel.”

“The only way to be sure of catching a train is to miss the one before it.”

“What we call emancipation is always and of necessity simply the free choice of the soul between one set of limitations and another.”

“Every act of will is an act of self-limitation. To desire action is to desire limitation. In that sense, every act is an act of self-sacrifice. When you choose anything, you reject everything else.”

“Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried.”

“The simplification of anything is always sensational.”

“To be simple is the best thing in the world.”

“A thing may be too sad to be believed or too wicked to be believed or too good to be believed; but it cannot be too absurd to be believed in this planet of frogs and elephants, of crocodiles and cuttle-fish.”

“The center of every man's existence is a dream. Death, disease, insanity, are merely material accidents, like a toothache or a twisted ankle. That these brutal forces always besiege and often capture the citadel does not prove that they are the citadel.”

“Shall I tell you the secret of the whole world? It is that we have only known the back of the world. We see everything from behind, and it looks brutal...”

“There is one thing which gives radiance to everything. It is the idea of something around the corner.”

"Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision, instead we are always changing the vision.”

“The whole curse of the last century has been what is called the Swing of the Pendulum; that is, the idea that Man must go alternately from one extreme to the other. It is a shameful and even shocking fancy; it is the denial of the whole dignity of the mankind. When Man is alive he stands still. It is only when he is dead that he swings.”

“The rolling stone rolls echoing from rock to rock; but the rolling stone is dead. The moss is silent because the moss is alive.”

"Properly speaking, of course, there is no such thing as a return to nature, because there is no such thing as a departure from it. The phrase reminds one of the slightly intoxicated gentleman who gets up in his own dining room and... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28656541/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28656541/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:01:04 PST Let me know what you think. I'm officially done with it for now... gooooing to bed now.

:edit: ...... my teacher.. said, oh, don't worry about it, you can all just hold onto them and turn them on in Wednesday. Along with the other assignment I did ahead of time, and the one we did in class. I... have no words at this time.

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Surely only children believe in dragons, right? It’s the stuff of fairytales and magic, found only in stories about caves full of gold, and medieval castles, and knights in shining armor rescuing distressed princesses. What is a dragon, anyway? Do you have a personal schema in your mind? I’ll bet when you hear the word “dragon,” you immediately picture something close to the definition the dictionary gives us; “a mythical monster, usually represented as a large reptile with wings and claws, breathing out fire and smoke” (Webster). Nobody living today has seen a true dragon, so from where does this distinct description come? Every culture in the world has had a sort of dragon legend; how did the stories originate? Did the dragon ever truly exist? The exact nature of dragon existence is speculatory and unproven, as well as the origins of dragon folklore, but that has not kept the dragon from taking up a permanent residence in the world of imagination.

What did dragons look like? Different cultures have different interpretations according to their own beliefs. The typical dragon I usually picture is of the Western variety; having a very large size, four legs with claws, a long neck and tail, and a wide, membranous wingspan. Some dragons are shown with only two legs as well as wings, some with four legs but no wings, and some dragons have no legs at all and largely resemble enormous snakes that sometimes possess wings. Some dragons live primarily in the sea, and are otherwise called sea dragons or sea serpents. Eastern dragons are much different than those found in Europe; they are almost always serpentine in shape, but with a varying number of legs and claws, and they are able to fly with the use of magic rather than wings. Sometimes they are compiled from the parts of other real animals such as eagles, lions and goats. All kinds of embellishments have been made to the appearance, such as manes, horns, feathers, and jewels. Still, the structural core for the typical dragon remains relatively the same: a lizard- or snake-like appearance, usually capable of flight, and fiery or poisonous breath (Wyly 12-14). Aside from the magic, was it actually real? Could the typical dragon actually have physically existed at some point in history?

One of the earliest historical accounts of a dragon is found in the legend of St. George and the dragon. As the tale generally goes, sometime around 300 A.D. a dragon was terrorizing the city of Silne. It resided in a swamp and spread a horrible stench across the kingdom. The townspeople tried to keep it happy by daily feeding it sheep, but the stench prevailed and they eventually ran out of sheep. The king then ordered them to sacrifice their children to placate the creature, but soon the lot fell upon his own daughter, the princess. Now, he had made it into a law, so he couldn’t very well make an exception for his daughter when so many others had already given up their own. Heartbrokenly, he had her taken to the dragon’s swamp, for the good of the kingdom. As she was awaiting her fate at the usual transaction point, St. George, the patron saint of England and Genoa, rode up and began conversing with her. Soon the dragon showed up, and George valiantly slayed the despicable beast, saving the princess and all the rest of the kingdom (Newman 47-48). This story may have been a complete work of fiction, but St. George was a real, living person and the legend is historically accurate. Even if embellishments were made along the way, it had to have started somewhere.

The practice of classifying animals scientifically did not begin until relatively recent times. The Komodo dragon, for example, was not discovered by modern scientists until about 100 years ago, but it’s quite possible others could have encountered it earlier and told stories about it. Jacqueline Simpson explains in her book, British Dragons:
"The word ‘dragon’ is derived, through Latin draco, from the Greek drakon, which refers to any large snake, whether in real life or in a mythological setting. When ‘dragon’ is chosen by Europeans to translate a term for monster in some other language, such as Hebrew, Babylonian, Hindi or Chinese, the choice implies that the monster is of basically reptilian type." (14)
Different cultures’ different names for things don’t necessarily mean they are different animals; a rose is a rose is a rose and one person’s rhinoceros is another’s unicorn.

The... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28578432/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28578432/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:57 PST "Yes there is though, Ma'am," said Puddleglum. "You see, I happen to have lived there all my life."
"Indeed," said the Witch. "Tell me, I pray you, where that country is?"
"Up there," said Puddleglum, stoutly, pointing overhead. "I-I don't know exactly where."
"How?" said the Queen, with a kind of soft, musical laugh, "Is there a country up among the stones and mortar of the roof?"
"No," said Puddleglum, struggling a little to get his breath, "It's in Overworld."
"And what, or where, pray is this... how do you call it Overworld?"
"Oh don't be so silly," said Scrubb, who was fighting hard against the enchantment of the sweet smell and the thrumming. "As if you didn't know! It's up above, up where you can see the sky and the sun and the stars. Why, you've been there yourself. We met you there."
"I cry you mercy, little brother," laughed the Witch (you couldn't have heard a lovelier laugh). "I have no memory of that meeting. But we often meet our friends in strange places when we dream. And unless all dreamed alike, you must not ask them to remember it."
"Madam," said the Prince sternly, "I have already told your Grace that I am the King's son of Narnia."
"And shalt be, dear friend," said the Witch in a soothing voice, as if she was humouring a child, "shalt be king of many imagined lands in thy fancies."
"We've been there, too," snapped Jill. She was very angry because she could feel enchantment getting hold of her every moment. But of course the very fact that she could still feel it, showed that it had not yet fully worked.
"And thou art Queen of Narnia too, I doubt not, pretty one," said the Witch in the same coaxing, half-mocking tone.
"I'm nothing of the sort," said Jill, stamping her foot. "We come from another world."
"Why, this is a prettier game than the other," said the Witch. "Tell us, little maid, where is this other world? What ships and chariots go between it and ours?"
Of course a lot of things darted into Jill's head at once: Experiment House, Adela Pennyfather, her own home, radio-sets, cinemas, cars, aeroplanes, ration-books, queues. But they all seemed dim and far away. (Thrum--thrum--thrum--went the strings of the Witch's instrument. Jill couldn't remember the names of the things in our world. And this time it didn't come into her head that she was being enchanted, for now the magic was in its full strength; and of course, the more enchanted you get, the more certain you feel that you are not enchanted at all. She found herself saying (and at the moment it was a relief to say):
"No. I suppose that other world must all be a dream."
"Yes. It is all a dream," said the Witch, always thrumming.
"Yes, all a dream," said Jill.
"There never was such a world," said the Witch.
"No," said Jill and Scrubb, "never was such a world."
"There never was any world but mine," said the Witch.
"There never was any world but yours," said they.
Puddleglum was still fighting hard. "I don't know rightly what you mean by a world," said he, talking like a man who hasn't enough air. "But you can play that fiddle till your fingers drop off, and still you won't make me forget Narnia; and the whole Overworld too. We'll never see it again, I shouldn't wonder. You may have blotted it out and turned it dark like this, for all I know. Nothing more likely. But I know I was there once. I've seen the sky full of stars. I've seen the sun coming up out of the sea of a morning and sinking behind the mountains at night. And I've seen him up in the midday sky when I couldn't look at him for brightness."
Puddleglum's words had a very rousing effect. The other three all breathed again and looked at one another like people newly awaked.
"Why, there it is!" cried the Prince. "Of course! The blessing of Aslan upon this honest Marsh-wiggle. We have all been dreaming, these last few minutes. How could we have forgotten it? Of course we've all seen the sun."
"By Jove, so we have!" said Scrubb. "Good for you, Puddleglum! You're the only one of us with any sense, I do believe."
Then came the Witch's voice, cooing softly like the voice of a wood-pigeon from the high elms in an old garden around three o'clock in the middle of a sleepy, summer afternoon; and it said:
"What is this sun you all speak of? Do you mean anything by the word?"
"Yes, we jolly well do," said Scrubb.
"Can you tell me what it's like?" asked the Witch (thrum, thrum, thrum, went the strings).
"Please it your Grace," said the Prince, very coldly and politely. "You see that lamp. It is round and yellow and gives light to the whole room; and hangeth more-over from the roof. Now that thing which we call the sun is like the lamp, on... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28414594/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28414594/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:43 PST Take what is left of me
Make it a melody
Sing it out, sing out loud
I can't find the words to sing
Come be my remedy
My Song, my Song, my Song
I sing with what's left of me

~ Switchfoot

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28237883/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/28237883/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:29 PST Journal skins, huh?
Just testing it.. xD

I don't know what else to say. I've felt pretty hyper inside since yesterday though.
I has all my albegra homework finished! Yaaaaaay.
Feel a lot better about things, but I'm gathering desperation...

Wish I could have made a more interesting journal for this... xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27903003/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27903003/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:33:34 PDT I -still- have a headache from last night, that's not cool
and I'm sick
and yeah... feel pretty horrible

finished my psychology test in 10 minutes though. I was 10 minutes late... and I still finished before nearly everyone else xD

headache...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27880679/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27880679/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:45:22 PDT
.. what have I done..?


.... and of COURSE Wish You Well has to start RIGHT NOW... indescribably perfect v.v
.. I can't even cry...


:edit:
apologies. this is just me having an emotional breakdown, nothing to worry about. just.. needed... outlet....

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27641169/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27641169/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:16:59 PDT Forget And Not Slow Down
How many times can I push it aside?
Is it time I befriended all the ghosts of all the things that haunt me the most?
So they leave me alone, move on with my life,
Be certain the steps of left and right don't fight the direction of upright

I'd rather forget and not slow down
Than gather regret for the things I can't change now
If I become what I can't accept
Resurrect the saint from within the wretch
Pour over me and wash my hands of it

It's time to decide, which is out of my mind
Cause it'll be me unless I put some thoughts to rest
And leave some faults behind
I'll watch the glint in my eye shine off the spring in my step
And it could be blinding depending on the amount of You that I reflect

Cause I could spend my life just trying to sift through
What I could've done better, but what good do what-if's do?
Oh oh, oh oh, there's something I should tell you now

I'd rather forget and not slow down
Than gather regret for the things I can't change now
If I become what I can't accept
Resurrect the saint from within the wretch
Pour over me and wash my hands of it



I Don't Need A Soul
I listen to the sirens as they sing me back to sleep
I pray that no one's seriously hurt
It feels like everything is dying at the pivot point of me
I listen to the sirens tell me things could still be worse

Cause if you close your eyes and listen close
You can hear the chapter close
And it's all rebound in better clothes
And you like the way this story goes
Cause the sun still burns the shadows out
And there's nothing to complain about now

Cause if this was our destiny I'd treasure the fact
And I'd give you what's left of me if I'd held back

But I don't need a soul
No, I don't need a soul to hold
Without you I'm still whole
You and life remain beautiful
You and life remain beautiful

Departing from the hospital
Ill news shows on your face too well
You're trying not to cough at all, it hurts
All options are exhausted, all your numbered days are numbered small
I miss you now, I loved you
And I know things could still be worse



Candlelight
To know her is to love her
I'm goin' undercover
To catch a glimpse but not get caught
But to see her, could be worse,
If I don't get my head on straight first
On second thought, I guess I'll not

She's almost brighter than the sun
Seems to be to be unfair
When you consider everyone
Who pales when they compare
When they compare

Can't hold a candle to her
Cause all the moths get in the way
And they'll begin to chew her entire attire until it frays
She outshines anyone, whoever might
Dare to bask in the same candlelight

Oh please, don't seat us in the back
With all the insects and the trash
She is a lady, I'm the tramp
Collecting stares in pairs close by
Then flutters in a butterfly
You, just a moth drawn to the lamp

She's like an ancient artifact
Something you're lucky to have found
She'll pinch the nerves in all the necks
When she turns those heads around
Those heads around



Flare
A solar flare
Shines through her hair
It's so unfair
When you compare
The one who's fairest of the fair



Part Of It
I've been working with adhesives
Chains and locks and ropes with knots to tether
But nothing's sticking to the pieces
I can't seem to hold it all together

But you should know
Cause that explains why it all just fell apart

It's not the end of the world
Just you and me
We're a part of it, everyone
We're a part of it, everything
And if a nightmare ever does unfold
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold

Well, I've been trying to ingest this
But everything to me just seems like nonsense
And I'm not sure if I can get it
I guess it's time for me to grow a conscience
To combat the laps
That explains why all of this simply collapsed

It's been forever since I've gone
But I'm the culdesac(??) on the lawn of your heart
It may be forever 'til I go
But before then you should know
That I could tear this place apart
I could tear this place apart

I swear this to you
I wish that this was not the truth
But it's something that you fell into
Crawling out is hard for you
I'm not so sure it's what you wanna do
Not convinced it's what you wanna do

It's just the weight of the world
Giving out under the string
And we're a part of it, everyone
We... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27531746/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27531746/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:48:58 PDT I was introduced to him a couple years ago, and listened to the songs that were up on purevolume every so often, but now there's this new epic explosion with Fireflies.
I hate just following current fads, but I can't help it. Like with the Beatles. I was there slightly before the initial tidal wave, but it just keeps me going.
I'm also curious about the Matthew Thiessen connection xD

I think I found some books for my dragon research paper!
I got 100% on both my psychology and US history tests!
I have an algebra test on Monday...

I has henna! But it was barely on for an hour, so it won't last more than a couple days =/

I still haven't specifically heard from certain people... v.v

I feel so useless...

Going to sleep now... I swear...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27436420/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27436420/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:23:11 PDT [link] - holy heart failure!
[link] - the exploding shark is pretty good too.

Oh, so... Great Day of Service is tomorrow. At 7:30. So I'm going to bed.
I officially banned myself from facebook for a week or longer... I hope that helps things.
And I'm sending a letter soon... I really really hope I get a reply...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27402692/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27402692/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:08:51 PDT
[link] , [link] , [link] - These just make me happy. There's tons of other gameplay videos on youtube... so fun to watch xD (I Am The Walrus is BIZARRE...)
[link] - strangely amusing

I want to play iittt...
I was in Starbucks for a little while today, and they were playing all this Beatles music... had the remastered CDs at the counter. Bah.

OH! and I finally figured out where "All You Need Is Cash" and "Can't Buy Me Lunch" came from. *shakes head*

Me and my lightning-strike obsessions... there's no escaping it for me. There's always something, and I have nowhere else to go... bad habit.

... so, anyway, my brother is 16 today. Inconceivable! I could hardly accept when he turned 13... but 16? Holy fishsticks, Batman!

Oh! And yesterday was National Punctuation Day. [link] So epic.

Dunno what else is going on. I'm doing really well in psychology and spanish and history.
Spanish grammar is so fascinating to me. Their subject words are more like "thy" and "thou art"... but they have a word for "y'all". Only in Spain, of course. They have lisps.
Dunno dunno... I want to read... I'm running out of time... I have Lucy In The Sky stuck in my head O__O!!
I... need to sleep. Okay. Now. Yes. .... yes

OH! I am going to draw a picture! I am going to MAKE myself draw a picture. If I don't succeed in making myself draw a picture, Renae will make me, I'm sure. I need motivation.
So if I succeed in drawing this picture, I'm sure I'll feel happy and fulfilled in some way. And Renae will have a picture. I also need to draw a picture before Monday. Next Monday... hm. Strange how much I have to force myself to do the things I want to do... I'll need to force myself to reed too. Whenever I have my algebra done, that is.

Aaaaanyway. I'm just babbling on... somebody needs to save me from Facebook >.>
Mindless. Drone.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27386110/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27386110/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:10:49 PDT Facebook is eating me alive... the mind-numbingness is... so... so... I'm completely addicted to it. And tea... sweet tea... Chick-fil-A. Yes. I'm now to that point where I'm just so wide awake but I'm beginning to get a pillow headache. Faaaiiil.
I keep saying I'll do better. I keep saying I'll try harder. I keep saying I'll work on my time-management skills. But nooooo... maybe I really do need to ban myself from facebook...
... O_O!!
Addictions are bad. They don't solve anything. I could even be filling all this time I'm wasting with reading... but NO, I complain about having no time to read. Because I'm stupid.
Oh, I was artistic somewhat tonight, (in between waiting for my energy to regenerate...) I decorated the edge of my new folder/binder thing (very much needed!) with an abstract dragonish design. It wasn't anything really, but it's the most I've done relating to art in a long time... Oh yeah, and Sharpie fumes. That's not helping the caffeinated/sleep-deprived/pillowheadedness. *slow blink*
I'm going to make myself go to bed now...
... after I check all my applications once more.
*shifty eyes*

... pillow... head...

Okay, yep yep, going now.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27349741/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27349741/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:45:32 PDT
Hey, I'm writing an 8-page paper on dragons. Anyone have ideas?

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27330734/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27330734/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:34:19 PDT I've done so many stupid things in succession now...
I don't care if everyone makes mistakes, I don't care if I learned a lesson... this is going to cost me $50 this time... that's -really- painful.
I'm so... stupid...
and anything I try to do to get some control just throws everything into a big mess.
I can't do -anything- right.
Any promises I make end up broken or forgotten... anything I try to believe ends up completely shattered, or cast in doubt, eventually.
I just want to hide, but there's nowhere... nowhere at all. I'm nose-to-nose with my fears, my past.
If I shove everything under the rug, bandage up my festering wound and forget about it like I always do... it always comes back, and all my current symptoms -always- root back to it. I'm ignoring an out-of-control forest fire, but desperately running around trying to put out sparks from it... fanning the flames in the process. I'm trying so so hard to fix everything, get some little bit of control in my life... but it will never stop unless I face the core issue, dig open that wound.
When I open the closet door wide and actually look at all the skeletons... my task seems immense... impossible... way waaay too big to even think about.
Either I pour all my emotions in a bottle and bury it because life is supposed to work better without that... or I'm constantly right in the middle of the war, desperate for escape... in the middle of the smoke, being baked by the flames... disoriented, weary and angry.
I want to learn like I used to... I want to grow like I used to... I want to live like I need to... I want to be who I was made to be....
-Except- if you poke in that corner, or if I have to give this up... or if it won't work out the way I clearly see it should...
This is my weakness... one of so many. I can't even list all the things I need to fix. I can't tell if that makes me feel hopeless, or purposeful.
Even this, these journals, I'm almost ashamed of. I've cried in front of so many people this week, it makes me so frustrated... helpless. I can't get off this roller coaster, it's terrifying.
All the little things I do to try to keep some peace... make me hate myself so much in the end. I'm in an endless, mind-numbing trap... I can't get anywhere at all.
Whatever I thought I had last semester, or last month, or last week, or earlier today... just an illusion, always driven away painfully when I come home to face myself.
Eh, I'm just venting all my junk into the open... sorry. I need to stop doing that. I can't even express myself fully, and nobody should have to worry about me... and I'll probably feel better tomorrow anyway.
I'm so tired... class tomorrow...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27304458/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27304458/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:04:37 PDT And I didn't do homework either... and I have three tests next week o.o;;
Going to a play in a few minutes though... The Secret Garden ^^
I need to make sure I do some homework after church tomorrow... >.>

OH! So... all y'all who are on facebook... could you please please add Dance Rawr Dance to your friends list... (they're really cool, have tons of updates about Christian music) and look for their current sign contest. I have an entry, with a picture of After Edmund... it says "Dance Rawr Dance like you're from the future" and it's awesome and it has NO VOTES! The first person to 50 votes gets unreleased music O_O *flails hysterically*
I'm apparently at a -disadvantage- because I didn't use a FF5 picture.. like -everyone- else.. even though it says you can use any artist. Psh. I want to be unique. Apparently -nobody's- heard of After Edmund >.>
And I didn't use some site to make it all snazzy.. I used Paint like they -said- to. So other people have like 17 votes already... *shakes fist at the odds* Anyway. Please vote by liking it. I need 50 people to like it as soon as possible... it would be nice to win something again... the whole amish intern thing has my spirits pretty low.
And if anyone else joins the contest with a FF5 picture I'll just cry.

...... anyway.
I guess I'm just desperately finding things to keep my attention and focus... music, facebook apps, dragons, almost wanting to get back into roleplaying o.o;... any minor thing that can keep my attention for long periods of time with absolutely nothing being accomplished. I thought I kind of stopped doing this... oh right, when I met Rachael.

Watched this 3 hour Beatles Anthology documentary thing last night... lol. I really really really want to play the Beatles Rock Band... bubblin' root beer.
I'm feeling kind of pathetic and lonely again... bah.
Just... nevermind.
I wish I knew what was going on... I don't want to make everything even worse.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27237919/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/27237919/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:37:12 PDT
I got to work with Nemesis on algebra tonight, that was SO helpful... I'm still not incredibly comfortable with this stuff, but I have a better grasp of the basics.
And I'll be able to meet with Miss Gardner tomorrow morning, if I'm up early enough.
Algebra test tomorrow at 5... prayers would be so appreciated. I'm so afraid I'll just panic and have a mind lock-down...

And... I HAVE A HOME GROUP AGAIN! YAAAAAY!
I didn't know how much I desperately needed it until tonight.
And this is a -good- home group. It's like... everything that's gone wrong these past three weeks was just eased off my shoulders a little tonight...
First week was panic mode... second week I spent bottling and trying to keep up with all the new adjustments... this past week I've been rather hysterical, trying to unbottle but not knowing where to go with it, and tonight... I have a home group, my algebra is being taken care of much better, I just feel much more at peace. My heart still hurts, but I'm not hysterical. At the moment.
This medication I'm on makes me both really motivated, and really obsessive... and makes my emotional highs and lows really extreme... I spent last week crying uncontrollably at -everything-. I'm doing pretty good at the moment. Just... weird.

So... I don't really know what this update was for. Just updating randomly.
Just have to remember: all I have to do is -pass- algebra. I'll be good if I can do that and never look back.
Psychology, History and Spanish are pretty well under control. I haven't had full tests in those classes yet, so I don't know how I'll handle those yet, but so far everything else has been relatively easy to handle.
English is still iffy, but obviously I get english far better than algebra.
We'll see. It's a big load for me, but if I can keep algebra under control I -should- be just fine.
And I have a home group now
Okay, okay, getting sleep now... need to be up at 9... man, can I -do- algebra at 9? That's evil.

Eh, and I STILL need to read White. It was overdue at the library today. I renewed it but that only gives me 3 more weeks. I need to start it sometime. And then when will I get to read Pendragon 10? I MUST KNOW!

Okay, sleep. *flail*
I want to be me again... I'm almost there, but incomplete.
I don't even have communication with my heart.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26979237/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26979237/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:44:14 PDT Although there's not much time before my algebra class, so... this might be cut short after all.
I have a -lot- of processing to do, and nobody to process at/with, and I haven't done a journal in a v. long time...
I'm kind of losing my mind, apologies.

Um. Where to start...

Homework, I need to organize my homework somewhere... I need to stay off facebook (I never liked facebook, what's the deal?)... I need someone to study -with-... v.v;
Need to memorize all 22 spanish-speaking countries, their capitals, where they are on a map... by tomorrow evening. And probably memorize all the definitions in my psychology book... and read chapter 2 of history, study my notes, etc... start chapter 7 of english and finish that homework we got o.o
I'll probably get more algebra homework tonight... I'll need to get on that as -soon- as possible...
Ummm... and I need to read Moby Dick, but I think I'm allowed to read the abridged version, yaaay... and I desperately want to read White, but that's been shoved aside for now...
Need to read my Bible more... that's been neglected for far too long...
*explode explode*

That's just the normal things, tip of the iceburg... and that's probably not that much compared to other people, I'm just -terrible- at time management and... just... gjeihnsmnkldf ... lool, g

Grr, there's a class starting in here, need to move... I'll just go to my algebra class.
There's so much I need to process, so much... I don't even know why I'm posting this, nobody needs to read it xD
Just, nevermind. On with life. I'm so bad with words...


::edit::

Yeah, uh... algebra is going -right- over my head. Radicals, imaginary numbers? They entirely skipped something between math 100 and math 111... I can't be expected to know things they didn't teach...
Crying uncontrollably... I didn't cry all summer... probably my meds. Whatever. Headache... my eyes hurt... I'm so tired...

Studied those countries though, I think I'll actually do okay on that, but I'm still overwhelmed... I have nowhere to go... Why is life always in extremes? Ridiculous.

I feel so pathetic...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26074049/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26074049/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:56:06 PDT
Pick Your Artist:
Switchfoot

Are you a boy or a girl:
When She's Near (... >.> )

Describe yourself:
Golden

How do you feel:
More Than Fine

Describe where you currently live:
Edge of My Seat

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
You Already Take Me There

Your best friend is:
Concrete Girl

You and your best friends are:
Ammunition

What's the weather like:
The Shadow Proves The Sunshine

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:
This Is Your Life

What is life to you:
Learning to Breathe

Your last(current) relationship was(is):
Innocence Again

Your fear:
Yesterdays

What is the best advice you have to give:
Meant to Live

How I would like to die:
Let Your Love Be Strong

My soul's present condition:
Redemption

My motto:
Playing For Keeps


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


Pick Your Artist:
Family Force 5

Are you a boy or a girl:
Drama Queen

Describe yourself:
Radiator

How do you feel:
Peachy

Describe where you currently live:
Master of Disguise

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Cadillac Phunque

Your best friend is:
I Love You To Death

You and your best friends are:
Supersonic

What's the weather like:
Fever

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:
Put Ur Hands Up

What is life to you:
Wake The Dead

Your last(current) relationship was(is):
How In The World

Your fear:
Never Let Me Go

What is the best advice you have to give:
Get Your Back Off The Wall

How I would like to die:
D-I-E 4 Y-O-U

My soul's present condition:
Love Addict

My motto:
Dance or Die


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


Pick Your Artist:
Five Iron Frenzy

Are you a boy or a girl:
One Girl Army

Describe yourself:
Cool Enough For You

How do you feel:
Wizard Needs Food, Badly

Describe where you currently live:
Beautiful America

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Kingdom of the Canada Shores (I could NOT choose o_o)

Your best friend is:
Something Like Laughter

You and your best friends are:
Everywhere I Go

What's the weather like:
It Was Beautiful

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:
My Evil Plan To Save The World

What is life to you:
Every New Day

Your last(current) relationship was(is):
I Feel Lucky

Your fear:
When I Go Out

What is the best advice you have to give:
Get Your Riot Gear

How I would like to die:
Cannonball

My soul's present condition:
Dandelions

My motto:
A Flowery Song


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


Pick Your Artist:
dc Talk

Are you a boy or a girl:
That Kinda Girl

Describe yourself:
Jesus Freak

How do you feel:
Fearless

Describe where you currently live:
In The Light

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Heavenbound

Your best friend is:
Since I Met You

You and your best friends are:
Into Jesus

What's the weather like:
It's Killing Me

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:
Socially Acceptable

What is life to you:
Day By Day

Your last(current) relationship was(is):
Godsend

Your fear:
What If I Stumble?

What is the best advice you have to give:
Jesus Is Just Alright

How I would like to die:
Consume Me

My soul's present condition:
Supernatural

My motto:
Like It, Love It, Need It


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


Pick Your Artist:
Mae

Are you a boy or a girl:
A Song For Kate (.. also cheating)

Describe yourself:
Awakening

How do you feel:
Waiting

Describe where you currently live:
Skyline Drive

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Where The Falls Begin

Your best friend is:
Ready And Waiting To Fall

You and your best friends are:
We're So Far Away

What's the weather like:
Summertime

If y... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26044085/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/26044085/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:21:13 PDT

ART

do these even count anymore? xD
1. -surprise-
3. -FF5 anthrozils-
4. -oldschool RK-

CIY commissions from last year o.o;
Commission for Beaver?
Commissions for Sohaila - Judy Garland and record player
Commission for Korey - soon

Pictures of bands at Atlanta Fest for Rachael (er.. En Fuego?)
Birthday surprises xD
Cover art for Shatter

Tables for Life House
Kiriban surprise for Wolfie? v.v
Stuff for Korey - sun and moon etc.

Illustrations for Johnnie...?
Christmas book? -.o

Work on Gemmy and Leah Carly (and Sir Leumas Leummy Van Jeevner ♥.♥ )
Turn Heart In Hand into graphic short story <3
Put together example pages for DIOM o.o;;
MY GRAPHIC NOVEL O___O

Stuff... for table... at con... O_O *implosion*



I have a little over a month before summer slips completely though my grasp.. v.v

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25526205/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25526205/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:27:12 PDT
Atlanta Fest was epic. Everything was epic...
Sorry if this is cliche, but I'm pretty sure I left my heart in Alabama...
It's in good hands though.

In other news... I have a four-week subscription on dA now o_o
Thank you ~

I think I'm gonna go crash again...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25404638/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25404638/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:55:03 PDT .>
We missed Ruth.. sad face.
But we saw Remedy Drive, The Afters, kind of saw Fee, James Ryle spoke... Leeland (5 new songs and I got a signed t-shirt! woo!!), tiny bit of Fireflight.. walked out on Skillet because we were tired and hungry and dying... xD
Tomorrow shall be EPIC.
My hair is wet. And clean. yaaaayyyy
I didn't get a sunburn, amazingly...
I think I'm hyper. Just a bit. Maybe. ..... perhaps. >.> ...<.< ...>.>
I wonder how much sleep I'll get... xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25315230/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25315230/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:39:35 PDT I like Milo's

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25244969/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25244969/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:05:28 PDT I'll be there in 21 hours - *boom*

NYAA

That's.. pretty much all I have to say. Today is going to be long.. xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25137877/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25137877/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:05:29 PDT
I can't stop smiling xD

... oh well... xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25098238/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25098238/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:16:55 PDT Mom

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Yes ^^

What was the last thing you watched on television?
Panic Room o.o;

Will tomorrow be better than today?
Maybe, I don't know yet

Can you live without your cell phone?
Yes.. I hardly use it

One thing you're looking forward to?
ALABAMA

Why did you cry the last time you did?
I don't remember... I was probably really tired...

Would you rather fly, drive or travel by train?
Drive I think.. but I'm going on a plane next week =O

Are you tan?
Nooope.. I am darker than I was last week though... but still like.. negative tan xD

Did you cry today?
No...

Who did you last see in person?
My mom...

Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
Wal-Mart =o

Is there something that reminds you of someone every time you see/hear it?
Yes

What were you doing last night at midnight?
Talking to Rachael and Samuel..

Could you date someone taller than you?
Technically.. already am

Did you hug someone today?
Yes =o

Who was the last girl to text you?
I don't text.. but.. IM.. Rach.. xD

Do you miss the way things used to be?
Things are only getting better

Do you have a friend of the opposite sex you can talk to?
Yeah

Is your life anything like it was a year ago?
Noooooooo xD

Have you ever thought about getting your nose pierced?
No... no no xD

What holiday is your birthday closest to?
Um.. St. Patrick's Day? Valentine's Day? Easter? depends

Are you going out of town soon?
ALABAMA in 8 days

If you could change your eye color would you?
Probably not

What are you thinking of doing right now?
Uploading pictures of the concert to facebook =o

How are you?
I am doing quite well, thanks ^^

Whats your ringtone?
Something default, I can't get good ones on here

What happened at 10:00 am today?
I... was asleep.

Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you?
Yeah

Do you ever get good morning texts from anyone?
No.. xD

Where is your cell phone?
In mah pocket

Money or love?
Love

Do your parents really know you?
I don't know..

Do you think people talk about you?
Maybe o.o;

Do you think someone is thinking about you?
Yes.. xD

What was the last thing you laughed at?
Jordan and Tesa dancing xD

How did you wake up this morning?
Afternoon... I think I kind of panicked myself awake xD

What were you doing at seven this morning?
....... talking to Rachael and Samuel xD

Have you ever seen your best friend cry?
Not yet..

How many texts are in your inbox?
Uh... 15 actually o.o

Is the last person you texted male or female?
IM.. female - Rachael <3

Have you argued with anyone today?
Nope

Do you like your life?
Mhm

What are you listening to?
Praying For Sunny Days - Hyper Static Union

Are you shy?
Yes...

What did you do yesterday?
Um... what was.. yesterday.. not much I don't think xD

What plans do you have for tomorrow?
Whatever Wednesday! and free root beer floats at Sonic

Do you have any summer plans yet?
May I say once again... ALABAMA

Who was the last male you hugged?
Korey hugged me when he found me at the concert.. xD

Who was the last female you hugged?
Jordaaaan

Who was the last male you spoke to before you went to sleep last night?
Samuel

What did you order the last time you had fast food?
99 cent double stack from Wendy's =o

What did your last incoming text message say?
Um... some.. AT&T Free Msg.. xD

When’s the last time you talked with the opposite sex on the phone?
Uh.. no idea o.o

What’s the last movie you watched at home?
Um... I don't.. know.. xD

Who was the last person that called you?
Uhh.. Taylor?

Is someone mad at you right now?
I hope not o.o;

Do you think love lasts forever?
If it is pure and selfless, yes.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25006558/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/25006558/ Thu, 28 May 2009 22:13:39 PDT Senior trip, Quade, road trip, Six Flags... epic xD
And then off to Alabama in.. in.. 13 days. Dude. EPIC!

Dunno what else to say really. Life is kind of lazy and summerish, it's awesome xD

OH! The college age peoples love my art o.o
This is very cool.
I'm so excited

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24967501/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24967501/ Tue, 26 May 2009 18:47:52 PDT

1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, etc...)

2. Put it on shuffle

3. Press play

4. For every question, type the song that's playing

5. When you go to a new question, press the next button


So here it is, the soundtrack of my life:


1) Opening Credits:
Oh! Gravity. - Switchfoot
(nice.)

2) Waking Up:
Down To The River - Jason Gray
(aw man.. o.o)

3) First Day at School:
Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft - the Carpenters
(duuuuuddee )

4) Falling In Love:
All That Is Good - Five Iron Frenzy
(um... not.. not really xD)

5) Fight Song:
Take My Life - Jeremy Camp
(o_o... that.. doesn't sound good )

6) Breaking Up:
Where 0 Meets 15 - Five Iron Frenzy
(... xD doesn't fit)

7) Prom:
I'm Not Going Down - Jason Gray
(er... doesn't.. fit, no xD)

8) Life:
Come To The Cross - Michael W. Smith
(mmm o.o)

9) Mental Breakdown:
The Reason Why You Brought Me Here - Jason Gray
(actually kind of fits... o.o)

10) Driving:
Lay It Down - Jennifer Knapp
(I don't know.. xD)

11) Flashback:
Rip It Up - Family Force 5
(WHERE did that come from? )

12) Getting Back Together:
I Saw The Light - David Crowder*Band
(um... wow.. epic xD)

13) Wedding:
2 Honks and a Negro - dc Talk
(O_O!!! *looks accusingly at Rachael*)

14) Birth of a Child:
The Real Me - Natalie Grant
(hm...)

15) Final Battle:
In Love - Jon Foreman
(... that's cool o.o)

16) Death Scene:
Finding Out - Stellar Kart
(what..? xD)

17) Funeral Song:
She Loves You - The Beatles
(oh.... WOW....
Eleanor Rigby... o.o; )

18) End Credits:
Whatcha Gonna Do With It - Family Force 5
(O_O *didn't have to change*)

Didn't.. skip... any.. I'm impressed with myself

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24854043/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24854043/ Wed, 20 May 2009 10:10:43 PDT [link]

Brilliant. Read it all.

I feel like such a failure now, I need to start mine up again desperately.. xD
And start an actual site for it. So it's technically a webcomic and all that.
And finish the 100 challenge so I can go freestyle =o
And.. and.... and add more characters. And plot. And color. *flail*

Okay, I have the strong urge to make a list...
Things I must accomplish soon...
- finish reading Bones of Makaidos
- set up webcomic site for Gemmy and Leah Carly
- finish... all... commissions
- work on... special projects
- successfully start up Bible study again
- get driver's permit

.... probably more. nyaa.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24845833/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24845833/ Tue, 19 May 2009 19:16:14 PDT


Tortoises, puffins and hares, oh my =O

we so cuuuute xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24747080/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24747080/ Thu, 14 May 2009 00:02:17 PDT
Um.. nothing much happening.

Not at all.


.....

OH!
I has a laptop.
His name is Eric.



]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24605177/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24605177/ Tue, 05 May 2009 16:44:29 PDT I'm all alone with my albegra.
Grawrawrawr...

37 days o_o

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24556131/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24556131/ Sat, 02 May 2009 21:46:28 PDT
Also, a slideshow ~ [link] (I think you can only see it if you're my friend...)


Hello World!

A special young lady has accomplished the milestone of graduating from High School, and this is a heralded notice of how awesome she is! She is very humble and would never toot her own horn for the whole world to know; that is why I am declaring these truths on her behalf.

Meghan thinks deeply. Her plans and her decisions are a part of process of reflectful thought.
Meghan feels deeply. She has chosen to be vulnerable to life’s painful journey and thus be aware of other people’s pain.
Meghan cares deeply. Her heart goes out to others as a gift she gives with love and tenderness.

Meghan serves generously. She willingly pitches in to help His Kingdom, including months and months of youth group setups and Servant Leadership Team roles.
Meghan stays consistently. She is intentional in her friendships and her family care.
Meghan attends faithfully. She is always here and wherever ministry events occur.

Meghan is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He is her Lord and Savior. She has His Spirit guiding her and shaping her into the glory and image of Christ.

World, You need Meghan in you to influence you. She is a light for Jesus; Salt for the Lord. You will not welcome her totally, just like you hurt Jesus, but she will serve anyway. I am proud of her and her life. I am glad I know her. Join me in congratulating her!

Kevin Klein


I first met Meghan Vanderhoofven at our home school co-op five years ago. I remember a tall, thin young lady with dark hair in braids. She was wearing her denim hat, standing with her head bowed – her body showed her nervousness and fear. She was 13, a tough age to be. She was in a new environment, full of new people. I introduced her to my daughter, Devon and to Amanda Piercy. They, in turn introduced Meghan to the rest of the kids. Through the last five years I have had the privilege to watch Meghan mature into the young woman you see today. She is much stronger than she realizes, more gifted and talented than she admits and has one of the strongest moral compasses of anyone I have ever met. If Meghan believes in something, she is totally 100% committed to that cause. She has shown her convictions in many ways, some of which required courage to go against the beliefs of her peers. I count it a blessing to have Meghan in my life, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she will further the kingdom of God in a mighty way.
Deborah Seely


Meghan's a fantastic girl, full of creativity
and personality! I've known her for several
years, and have seen her develop into
a caring, compassionate individual seeking
God for direction in her life.

Melaney Souder


I am grateful to have the privilege of having Meghan in my life. It's been a joy to watch her as she has become more confident in herself and more active in our youth group. Her love of Jesus is so amazing and she is NOT afraid to share it!

Probably the best memory I have of Meghan is CIY at Milligan college - the summer before her senior year. WOW! We got to see Meghan in a whole new light. She was dancing, singing, jumping up and down- it was so fun to watch her! She also got to spend some time with the band that led the singing- Moxie Davis- and that was great fun for her. She ended up drawing some pictures of the band that were truly amazing.

Her drawing is fantastic. I am amazed when I see her drawing something and I like to watch her. It is such a great talent that she has been given. I know we will see great things from Meghan as she continues to grow in that area too.

As you all know, Meghan is an outstanding young lady. She will do amazing things no matter where her life takes her!


SHINE ON MEGHAN!!
~ Kim Robinson


Once upon a time I met a young high school girl named Meghan. Well, I kind of met her…I couldn't get her to look up from under her hat. She was very shy ­ I began to wonder if she even spoke! But finally she began to open up a bit. She shared her love for music and art and people and God.

As time went by this young girl, Meghan Vanderhoofven, grew and grew! I'll never forget the first time she ran up to me, ecstatic, sharing about an experience she'd had with the Lord! Watching Meghan Vanderhoofven grow into th... ]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24465167/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24465167/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:02:35 PDT It just so happens that I'm graduating from high school on Sunday xD
So I've been quite busy. Sorry I haven't been really posting anything... grawr...
Just thought I'd let you know what's up

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24103986/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/24103986/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:34:23 PDT [link] <-- I has drunk duck account

[link] <-- oh yes ^^

Working for the 100 pages trophy!

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23960414/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23960414/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:38:54 PDT 100 Challenge [link]

... caught my own kiriban

Mm... so... I'm extremely tired, think I have a cold, and quite a headache from crying. This fails. -.-

The convention actually went quite well. Got a LOT out of it, made it home safe. Thanks guys <3
I've been.. well, Rachael has XD... been looking up other comicons I could go to soon.. that are relatively close.. ish
And I'm thinking of somehow getting my little Gemmy and Leah Carly comics put together when I'm done with that challenge and.. and getting them.. uh.. published. Or at least put together to buy, I could print them off myself if I had to XD
Just need to get moving, start doing things... taking steps...
Hypothetical comic books never changed anyone's life.
Neither have comic books made purely for entertainment.
I -need- to get my main graphic novel off the ground.
I've been SO blessed by meeting these artists, getting their encouragement, their advice, their enthusiasm, their friendship.
This is the first time my impossible goals have seemed entirely likely and reachable... it's extremely cool slash terrifying
You guys, your support would mean everything to me right now.
It's meant everything to me thus far, already... I still can't comprehend that this many people just follow me around commenting on -my- lame stuff... XD... just.. thanks... so much.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23926550/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23926550/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:15:46 PDT 100 Challenge [link]

Don't forget the kiriban at 12,345!

Okay... so I guess I AM going to the convention tomorrow... Whatever happens, happens... I may end up missing church, eeehhh... =/
Leaving at 7:15 in the morning.. o.o;

I don't know when I'll be on next. If we get stuck there, then I don't know WHEN I'll get back home -.-

If you could... please...
Pray for my safety.. with the snow on the roads..
Pray for my patience with my dad -.-
Pray that amazing opportunities will show themselves at this thing, and that it'll actually be worth it...
Thank you so much <3

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23909536/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23909536/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:14:12 PDT 100 Challenge [link]

Don't forget the kiriban at 12,345!

Okay, so, I don't have -that- much news.
I don't think I'll be able to go to that comic book convention after all... they're expecting 6-12 inches of snow o___o
But my plans of going to Atlanta Fest are becoming more concrete..
I don't know what else to say.. xD

OH! OH!
FF5 is making a comic book
.......
JUST REMEMBER IT WAS MY IDEA FIRST!

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23804307/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23804307/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:50:46 PDT Step 2: Post the first line from the first 26 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 3: Strike through the songs when someone guesses both artist and track correctly.
Step 4: For those who are guessing -- looking the lyrics up on a search engine is CHEATING!
Step 5: If you like the game post your own.

1. Nothing more, that there's nothing more. Switchfoot, Edge of My Seat
2. Yesterday I could not feel this, today I'm sick of trying, Everyday Sunday, Find Me Tonight
3. You broke the silence, a break in the clouds, a ray of hope in the darkness,
4. And if my cat looks scared it's because it knows it won't be going to heaven,
5. Tonight a black out, a panic attack plan with no time to figure it out.
6. No one told me the right way, the right way to go about this, Relient K, Give
7. So what I'm not your average girl, I don't meet the standards of this world, BarlowGirl, Average Girl
8. Don't bury me, I'm not yet dead!
9. Rain falls outside, I think the sky must know what's happening tonight, Sanctus Real, Benjamin
10. Oh, what I would do to have the kind of faith it takes to climb out of this boat, Casting Crowns, Voice of Truth
11. Monday found me on my knees again, breathing You in,
12. Turning over in interrupted slumber, you ponder others, growing ever wakeful,
13. I hear you praying your dreams will be taking you far away,
14. So far your hands are left wanting, you fall down in search of your calling,
15. Lord, I want more of You, living water rain down on me,
16. Oo-ooh, little Red, with your heart in Stalingrad, House of Heroes, Baby's A Red
17. I live a simple live, I take it day at a time, dc Talk, Day By Day
18. Soon it will be hammered into what she calls her silly head,
19. It's 3 pm she said, I said you're crazy! Relient K, Wake Up Call
20. You never ever leave my mind, my sweet, sweet Madeline, Hawk Nelson, Hello
21. I've got a wound that doesn't heal, burning out again, burning out again, Switchfoot, The Setting Sun
22. Let the fires burn, let them guide you through the night, Brave Citizens, The Same Way
23. Hey, you, sister, burning like a forest fire, forest fire,
24. Just don't know where, where to begin, when earthly kings surrender to this world of sin, Phil Keaggy, The True Believers
25. Just tell me, what's the difference that's between being myself and being, Oh so!
26. I've been here before, now here I am again,

Man, Rachael guessed like all of these.. xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23682338/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23682338/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:44:09 PDT 100 Challenge ~ [link]
Er, homework ~ [link]


Man, spring break is off to an interesting start.
I found out my tablet still works!
And Photoshop doesn't completely kill the computer anymore!
So I've been frantically searching for linearts to color.
It is quite addicting. o.o
But I still have homework, so I really need to find time to do that xD
And those commissions, I -definitely- need to finish those...
I'm feeling all insanely inspired and focused lately, but it's not going at all towards actual drawing or algebra, this is fail xD
Must catch up.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23600662/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23600662/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:34:35 PDT 2. Autumn
3. Winter
4. Spring [link]
5. Dress
6. Flowers
7. Pie [link]
8. Horror
9. Mask
10. Sing
11. Dance
12. Smile
13. Silence [link]
14. Questioning
15. Clueless
16. Magic [link]
17. Rejection
18. Farce
19. Game
20. Snow [link]
21. Tomato
22. Strawberry
23. Love
24. Morning Nap
25. Dreams
26. Advertisement
27. Through The Fire
28. Challenge
29. Introduction [link]
30. Light
31. Dark [link]
32. Break Away
33. Heaven
34. Hell
35. Innocence
36. School
37. Mischief Managed [link]
38. Pen & Paper [link]
39. Music
40. Computer
41. Monster
42. Percent
43. No Time
44. Sacrifice
45. Rainbow [link]
46. Hold My Hand
47. Jump
48. Triangle
49. Stripes
50. Sport
51. Hero
52. Villian
53. Gray
54. Yellow
55. Pink
56. What?
57. Old
58. Out Cold
59. Angry
60. Moon
61. Teamwork [link]
62. Trap
63. Trouble Lurking [link]
64. Pessimistic
65. Hardly Working
66. Death
67. Two Roads
68. Animal
69. I Challenge You
70. Water
71. Illusion
72. Stars
73. Vacation [link]
74. Camouflage
75. Who Turned On The Lights?
76. Memories
77. Keeping The Secret
78. Confusion
79. Ocean
80. Madness
81. Foreign
82. Treasure
83. Advice
84. Life Is...
85. Medicine
86. Pirate
87. Duel
88. Eyes
89. Real
90. Blood
91. Perfection
92. Youth
93. Duty [link]
94. Original
95. Deep In Thought [link]
96. Canada [link]
97. Broken Pieces
99. Abandoned
100. Family


Wait, I'm already doing one of these!
Failure.

WOAH! WAIT!
I figured it out o__o
I could do a little Gemmy/Leah Carly cartoon for each of these o.o;
Duuuuuuuuude!
That is so sweet xD
Man, I wonder how long I'll last

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23594131/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23594131/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:53:59 PDT
I've had a long weekend.
The comic book convention was amazingness o__o
I made some friiiiiends ^^

And then I stayed the night at Jordan's house and we watched moviiieesss. That was amazing. But I only got 4 hours of sleep. So that's 6 hours in two days o_o
That can't be healthy.
And I still have algebra homework.
And homegroup.
And I'm still waiting for Rachael.
*losing mind*

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23591508/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23591508/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:34:29 PDT [x] You drink a lot of tea.
[] You know what a brolly is.
[] Deal or No Deal has taken over your life.
[] You wanted Ben to win X Factor.
[] You use the word "bugger" or the phrase "bloody hell."
[] Fish and Chips are yummy.
[] You can eat a Full English Breakfast.
[] You have been called emo.
[] Its football...not soccer.
Total: 1

Australian
[] You wear flip flops all year.
[] You call flipflops thongs not flip flops.
[] You love a backyard barbie.
[x] You know a barbie is not a doll.
[] You love the beach.
[] Sometimes you swear without realizing.
[] You're a sports fanatic.
[] You are tanned.
[] You're a bit of a bogan.
[] You have an australian something
Total: 1

Italian
[] The Sopranos is a great show.
[] Your last name ends in a vowel.
[] Your grandmother makes her own sauces.
[] You know how a real meatball tastes.
[] You know Italian songs.
[x] You have dark hair and dark eye color.
[] You speak some Italian.
[x] You are under 5'10''
[] You know what a Italian horn is
[x] Pizza/spaghetti is the best food in the world! (maybe tied with a bunch of other foods... xD)
[x] You talk with your hands. (oh wait, I DO! =O )
Total: 4

Spanish
[] You say member instead of Remember.
[] You speak Spanish or some.
[x] You like tacos.
[] YoU TyPe lIkE ThIs On Da CoMpUtEr.
[] You are dark skinned.
[] You know what a puta is.
[x] You talk fast occasionally.
[x] You have had highlights or have dyed your hair.
[] You know what platanos are. (i think so...)
Total: 3

Russian
[] You say villan as: Vee-lon.
[x] You get short tempered.
[] You know of somebody named Natasha.
[x] You get cold easily.
[x] Rain is fun for you.
[] You get into contests all the time.
[] You can easily make do with the cold weather.
Total: 3

Irish
[] You think beer is the best.
[] You have a bad temper.
[] Your last name starts with a Mc, Murph, O', Fitz or ends with a ley, on, un, an, in, ry, ly, y.
[] You have blue or green eyes.
[x] You like the color green.
[] You have been to a St. Patty's Day party
[] You have a family member from Ireland.
[] You have blonde hair.
[] You have/had freckles
[] Your family get together always includes drinking and singing.
Total: 1

African American
[] You say nigga/nukka casually
[] You have nappy hair.
[] You like rap.
[] You know how to shoot a gun
[] You think President George Walker Bush is racist.
[x] You like chicken.
[x] You like watermelon.
[] You can dance.
[] You can 'sing' gospel.
Total: 2

Asian
[] You have slanty/small eyes.
[x] You like rice a lot.
[] You are good at math.
[x] You have played the piano.
[] You have family from Asia.
[x] You laugh sometimes covering your mouth. (almost always.. xD)
[] Most people think you're Chinese.
[] You call hurricanes typhoons.
[] You go to Baulko.
Total: 3

German
[x] You like bread.
[x] You think German Chocolate is good.
[] You Speak some German. (I know -some- words..)
[] You know what Schnitzel is.
[] You hate it when stupid people call you a Nazi. (I don't think anyone has.. xD)
[] You went to Pre-school.
[x] You're over 5'2".
Total: 3

Canadian
[] You like/play/played hockey.
[] You love beer.
[x] You say eh.
[] You know what poutine is.
[] You speak some French. (Bonjour is about it for me xD)
[] You love Tim Horton's.
[] At one point you lived in a farm house.
[] You watch/watched Degrassi
Total: 1

American
[] You hate foreigners.
[] You hate non - Christians.
[x] You're lazy.
[] You are not cultured.
[x] You hate abortion.
[] But love the death penalty.
[] You don't read.
[x] You shop at Wal-mart.
[x] You think this survey is rather biased.
Total: 4

Polish
[] You love vodka
[] You speak some Polish
[x] Potatoes is one of your favorite vegetables
[] You know what curva means
[] You have fair hair and skin
[] you eat lots of kielbasa
[x] you know what pierogi is (YAY)
[] you hate every country that ever invaded Poland
[] you call yourself a Polak
Total: 2


well then

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23540369/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23540369/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:05:06 PST
*runs around flailing hysterically*

Summer can't come soon enough. *glares at algebra*

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23459928/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23459928/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:00:34 PST [link] <-- mah lists xD

So... guess what Monday is!

I'm... I'm kind of losing my mind. Snow is evil xD


-edit-
Sooooooo, I kind of actually doodled during church this morning.... eeehehehe, yay xD
Actually inspired for once, maybe it'll carry through to tonight and I'll get some other things done. That would be nice =o

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23437755/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23437755/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:33:05 PST above 40 = girly .
above 55 = paris hilton

[] My fingernails/toenails are almost always painted.
[] During the summer pretty much the only shoes I wear are flip flops.
[] My favorite toy as a child were barbies/bratz
[] My favorite color is pink or purple.
[] I did Gymnastics.
[x] I love skirts.
[] Hollister is one my favorite places to shop.
[] Tight jeans are the only jeans I'll wear.
[x] I love chocolate.
TOTAL: 2

[] My hair is mostly always straightened
[] I usually go shopping once a week.
[x] I love to hang out with friends.
[] I have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace.
[] I've gone to a tanning salon.
[] I've gone to the beach to tan - not to swim.
[/] I have at least 10 pairs of shoes. (do my flip flops and old shoes count? xD)
[] I watch Gossip Girl
[] change my profile picture weekly.
[] I wear a shower cap.
TOTAL SO FAR: 3.5

[] I would NEVER set foot into Hot Topic.
[] My cell phone might as well become a part of me.
[] I wear mascara everyday
[] Bathing suits are adorable.
[] I don't know the difference between a sheep and a goat.
[] Big sunglasses are awesome
[] I have gotten my nails done.
[] I own over 10 purses.
[] MuchMusic is my one of my favorite channels.
TOTAL SO FAR: 3.5

[] I love to have other people do my hair.
[x] I like to give and receive hugs from all my friends.
[] I hate bugs.
[] Carnivals are fun
[] Summer is THE best season.
[] My swimsuit has 2 pieces.
[] Musicians are hot (no comment o.o)
[] You write me a poem and tell me I'm beautiful and I'm all yours.
TOTAL SO FAR: 4.5

[x] I'm self-conscious.
[] My room smells like vanilla.
[] My dishes get washed more then once a week.
[x] I don't do sports
[x] I HATE to run.
[] I squeal when I am surprised or angry.
[x] I eat dried fruit as a snack.
[] I love romance novels.
[] Drew Barrymore is so cute.
TOTAL: 8.5

[] I dance randomly around the house
[] I usually spend over an hour to get ready to leave my house
[] I only have like 5 billion hair products.
[] I love to get dressed up.
[] I talk on the phone at least once a day to my friends.
[] I would love to have a photo shoot of myself.
[] my mom/dad buy me everything i want, whenever i want it.
[] I apply lip gloss 50-a million times a day.
TOTAL: 8.5

[] I wish I could meet Paris Hilton.
[] R&B is the best music.
[] I pop my collar.
[x] Horses are beautiful
[x] Kittens are adorable.
TOTAL: 10.5

[] I write my own music.
[] I would love to visit Hawaii
[] I wouldn't be caught dead in all black.
[] My closet is STOCK FULL of clothes.
[] I hate beards
[/] I love to read magazines. (only Christian o.o)
TOTAL: 11

[] I love to gossip.
[x] I had Lisa Frank folders/posters as a kid. (pffsh.. and stationery.. xD)
[] I love Celine dion.
[] My baths are 2 hours long.
[] My wedding only needs a groom because it's already planned.
[] I'm all about being vegetarian.
[] I refuse to eat at McDonald's.
TOTAL: 12

[x] I LOVE life!
[x] I have a lot of jewelry
[] I buy some jewelry from claires
[] My screen names has or had x's in them.
[] I have more than 3 pillows on my bed
TOTAL: 14

[/] You like the color pink.
[] You want to BE Paris Hilton
[] You scope the room for hot guys.
[] You love the mall.
[] You love the beach
[] You modeled as a little kid
[/] You love receiving compliments.
[] You've been to a wedding and loved it.
TOTAL SO FAR: 15

Total Score: 15


I TAG A HUNDRED TIMES!!
So there.

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23436820/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/23436820/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:37:41 PST

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18 and find line 4
"What for?" ~ The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?
Pile of junk xD

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Presidential address I think.. o.o It was on mute, I was just extremely amused by all the people popping up and down clapping every 10 seconds xD

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
uh... 6:30?

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
6:22... xD

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
We Are One Tonight - Switchfoot.... me crunching cereal.. xD

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Frantically checking the mail.... got nothing >.>

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
er... before I started? I don't know... Rachael's IM window?

9. What are you wearing?
My brown A&W shirt, my flowery jacket.. My hat, my jeans, socks.. yeah... jewelry.. mhm

10. Did you dream last night?
I don't know.. o.o

11. When did you last laugh?
Last night.. xD

12. What are on the walls of the room you are in?
... a clock... a calendar...

13. Seen anything weird lately?
Uh.... I.. I don't know.. xD

14. What do you think of this quiz?
I've done it before... pff

15. What is the last film you saw?
BOLT

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
Uh... uh... o.o... man, PRESSURE! I'd keep a good amount of it, never have to worry about bills again.... then yeah, give the rest to charities, feed and clothe the helpless.

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know about.
Well... seeing as I don't know who YOU are... and I can't think of anything anyway.. just.. eh, go away.. xD

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
One thing? o.o ehh, just.. more God... more Love...

19. Do you like to dance?
Wow... uh.... not.. not necessarily.. xD

20. George Bush:
Mmm... o.o

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Noooooooo idea...

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Nooooo idea xD

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Ehh, I don't know...

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
Well done, good and faithful servant...

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22992586/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22992586/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:58:26 PST
Just so you know, school has eaten me almost whole... so I'm going to be behind on drawing for awhile o.o;
I LOVE YOU ALL <3

Homework this week:
Algebra - 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3... and QUIZ!
U.S. History - Read and review chapters 12-17... and continue memorizing presidents
Geography - Get started writing 5 page report on Amy Carmichael... and get started on Asia display boards
Psychology - Read chapters 7 and 8
Reading club - The King's Fifth, find a non-fiction book, Bone, Dragonspell...
Art - Two short comics every week... and practice in Photoshop... AND FINISH COMMISSIONS D<
Bible - Catch up on devos o_o;... and read Ruth...


NEED TO WORK ON/FINISH!
I'M SORRY IT'S TAKING SO LONG D=
1. -surprise-
3. -FF5 anthrozils-
4. -oldschool RK-

Also need to work on:
Watercolor draygon calendar project
CIY commissions from last year o.o;
Commission for Beaver
Commissions for Sohaila
Commission for Korey
Commission for advertisement
Kiriban surprise for Wolfie
Stuff for Korey
Put together example pages for DIOM o.o;;
T-shirt for senior trip
Pictures of bands at Atlanta Fest for Rachael
Turn Heart In Hand into graphic short story <3
Illustrations for Johnnie
Cover art for Shatter
Christmas book? -.o
FF5 graphic novel?
Uh, surprise for.. um.. someone

Books to read:
Hinds Feet In High Places
The King's Fifth
Under The Overpass
Man Alive!
The DragonKeeper Chronicles (5 books)
Shadowmancer
Eragon (3 books)
Inkheart (3 books)
Kingdom.. something.. (whole bunch of books)
Echoes from the Edge (2 almost 3 books)
The Bones of Makaidos (in May)
finish The Dragonriders of Pern...


Maybe this will actually help me keep track of everything


Oh, new kiriban at 12,345!

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22933636/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22933636/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:26:41 PST // ... dunno anymore, but Erika xD
Okay, I stole this from facebook. Basically, tell 25 random things about yourself, and then tag 25 people... I think I'm changing the rules though, 25 is a lot on dA XD
I'm just tagging 5 people, you do whatever you want.
ENJOY!

1. I.... am a draygon. That's all I have to say.

2. For some reason my favorite colors are this certain shade of blue and green. They just... just.. they're nice colors.

3. I used to be -absurdly- obsessed with Family Force 5. I still love them dearly, but.. just... no. I apologize to everyone who witnessed that XD

4. I appear to have some skill in drawing. Those around me seem to think so, at least.

5. I'm a SKA kid! *marches around to Kingdom of the Dinosaurs*

6. I have a weakness for fresh avocado. And Casa Montez's guacamole, but only theirs. Oh, and tea makes me crazy.

7. I will be 18 in about 4 weeks. I feel old. I'm in my fifth semester of college and I'm not quite done with high school yet. And I still don't drive!

8. I'm quite a bit more talkative online than in real life. In person I'm pretty much the girl with no voice o.o I've come a VERY long way, though.

9. The one thing I'm desperately looking forward to this summer is CIY, and I'm not even sure I can go.

10. My youth group has completely changed my life.

11. I was overly protected growing up, and I will NOT watch a movie if it has excessive violence and gore, or anything inappropriate. But I have a weakness for people trying to persuade me otherwise. Just... no. We're becoming numb.

12. I type funny. You should see me type.

13. I have some really really -really- cool friends and I don't know how that even happened. I'm far too socially awkward to have cool friends.

14. I'm in quite a delimma... cut my hair really short, or let it grow out even more? HM.

15. Books are my friieends. Bryan Davis is probably my very favoritest author right now.

16. I used to play piano... and clarinet... and I almost took violin... and I had a yellow belt in karate before I quit. I'm such a quitter.

17. Yes, I used to do Neopets. Hush.

18. I have 2720 items in my iTunes library, (that's almost 8 days...), and most of it isn't mine.

19. Okay, this is important to remember. It's a HARE, NOT a bunny... or rabbit. Got it? xD

20. I'm writing a book! Aaannd... I'm stuck.

21. I've actually started reading my Bible almost every day. Going on three weeks now, it's kind of cool. Accountability is awesome.

22. If I collect anything, it's band buttons.

23. I can finally manage the hard setting on Guitar Praise. Expert is still far in the distance though. Stupid orange button.

24. Twilight... eeehhhhhhh!!

25. My best friend... I don't even know what I could say here, but I love her to no end. I don't know WHAT I'd do without her, truly.

Yeah, that... that's all for now.
Oh yeah, I tag ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22748048/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22748048/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:29:41 PST

The first 10 people who comment on this journal will get a sketch (or better), free.
However, in return, you must offer 10 free sketches in your own journal.

1. -surprise-
2. -culpeo fox-
3. -FF5 anthrozils-
4. -oldschool RK-
5. -a bunny-
6. -pending-
7.
8.
9.
10.


Also need to finish:
Zebra for Korey
Star/sun/moon design for Korey
Commission for Beaver
Commissions for Sohaila
Something for The Quill... maybe...
Ah, surprise.. for.. er... someone xD

Maybe this will help me keep track of everything

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22491688/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22491688/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:55:01 PST [link] <-- check it ooouuuttt
My best friend is a musician!
Check out her amazing lyrics here ~
She's just starting to record though, so don't worry about the quality...
And I made her profile picture!
Show her some lovings!

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22479236/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22479236/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:52:44 PST 2. I'll tell you which song or movie you remind me of.
3. I'll challenge you to do one thing.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me. (I'll try to, anyway.)
5. I'll tell you my first memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wondered about you. (And you have to tell me the answer!)
8. I'll tell you my favorite thing about you.
9. I'll tell you my least favorite thing about you.
10. If you play, you should post this one yours :]

... this could be interesting

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22472621/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22472621/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:31:07 PST

Well, it's been kind of dead lately, but we're back up and running once more! ...At least until my algebra class starts again o__o
Are you a FF5 fan? Join! Make your friends join! Draw awesome pictures for us to add to the gallery!
.... that is all xD

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22406416/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22406416/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:59:00 PST
I've actually been drawing quite a bit lately... but most of it has been sent off in the mail before I could scan it, so I apologize
Mostly random doodles, like I used to spam everyone with constantly, I'm kind of getting back to that o.o;; just not uploading -everything-, I guess.
I also have a new avatar! I just finished making it, actually... and I'm insanely proud XD
Man, I am -excited- about this year. Getting increasingly more excited about CIY, and that's still 6 months away XD
And Leeland... Leeland still has to come...
and... school... I'll be done with school in a few months o_o
But then, on to more college! =o
And I'll be 18 in less than two months o.o;;
Sorry, I didn't say that, forget I said that
Maaaan. I don't really have much to say, but I needed to post a journal. I hope everyone else's year will be absolutely amazing

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22234131/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22234131/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:44:55 PST a giftcard for the local movie theatre...
a GoPhone giftcard... for $15...
I now have Pendragon 7 and 8... =o
DRAGONLIGHT... DUDE, I have DragonLight... Jonathan will be begging... XD
The Wedding's first CD...
his girlfriend got me a cell phone carrier...
and... and......... and...... Guitar Praise o____o
I'm.. uh... kind of in shock....

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1. The love of my life:
2. Where you and I met:
3. Take a stab at my middle name:
4. How long you've known me:
5. The last time that we saw each other:
6. Would I ever go sky diving?
7. Your first impression of me upon meeting me/seeing me:
8. Am I funny?
9. My favorite type of music:
10. Can I sing?
11. The best feature about me:
12. What do I want to do more than anything?
13. What is one thing that you think I should do?
14. Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they?
15. Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else?
16. Have you ever hugged me?
17. My favorite food:
18. Have you ever had a crush on me?
19. If there was one good nickname for me, it would be:
20. Your favorite memory of me:
21. If you and I were stranded on a deserted island, I would bring:
22. Do I believe in God?
23. Who is my best friend?
24. Will you repost this so I can fill this out for you?

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22192804/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22192804/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:32:11 PST The Bird and the Bee Sides by Relient K =o
a handmade apron, and earwarmers from my Nana ^^
a deck of 79 cent playing cards XD
and a Schleich swan o_o it's like... like... really pretty XD
and Christmas candy and such in my stocking
:edit: and a cherrywood frame for my Bill Cosby drawing... and 100 blank CDs o_o /edit

*flails*

But... that.. just.. ehh... people still forget the true meaning. Every year. Christmas is -really- just part of the greatest love story ever written. The day that Love reached down into our shattered lives and gave us hope. We have to latch on... never let go.... share this gift with everyone. Everything else is meaningless in comparison.
I pray this year is blessed and full of promise for each one of you.
Though there will always be ups and downs, it's inevitable in this world, please, -please- never forget the promise. There is Love, there is Hope, there is Peace... just because you reject it and look away, doesn't mean it's not crying out for you. Never give up. Never forget. I love you all <3

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22101966/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/22101966/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:45 PST It's pretty and shiny and black and only plays midi ringtones XD
And it's a dollar a day, plus 10 cents a minute, but FREE to other AT&T users =O
Pretty exciting stuff. I need a name... >.>

And I am officially addicted to House of Heroes. Just so you know, they're amazing o.o

Aaaaand... um... what else is going on...
pff, just family stuff.

Anyways, I wish you all a blessed Christmas <3


ps. Oh, I might as well set another kiriban for 11,111 pageviews.... =O
Free drawing of (almost) whatever you want

-edit- .... yaaaaay, my phone's name is officially Aloysius Bartolemeu Ebenezer Leelandius Jedediah Alexander Chupacabra..... Abel Jac for short XD

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I have two finals down! An A and a C probably.... and... maybe another C if I do okay on the algebra final, IF the college is even open tomorrow >.<
Roads are covered in ice. It's... it's that penguin, I TELL YOU, I DON'T HAVE THE MUFFIN!! D<

.... heheh.

I don't think I technically have to leave the house again until Sunday! DUDE! Maybe I can read! OHMAN, I can just see it... <3
Or... or draw... I could do that too xD
Yaaaaaaaay, break

]]> ~singing-hallelujah http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/21809000/ http://singing-hallelujah.deviantart.com/journal/21809000/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:11:59 PST AND I'm getting sick... and tired....
But once it's done, it's done. So I'll hang in there, keep running...

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