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I have been completely inactive on deviantART for 6 long months. I remember a year ago I was writing updates every other week, little did I know that I would soon be completely inactive. I really don't have any excuses for my inactivity. I have actually visited dA everyday to keep up with my messages and deviations, I just never felt inspired enough to interact. I apologize to everyone that follows me and waits for me to upload something. I also will not promise anything because I may end up inactive again after this journal entry, however I will attempt to keep connected.

The reason I am writing this right now is because of this past weekend. On Friday morning I left for a rally in Chicago with my church. I left very pessimistic about its effect on my life. None the less, I returned with my life changed. I made at least 50 friends there that I already miss dearly. The theme of the weekend was about playing like a child, and trying things you normally wouldn't do. The way the event was set up really made me try new things, which brought me so much joy.

This new found inspiration is what inspired me to write something. And right now I have some ideas flowing in my head for some drawings...but no promises.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/24291030/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/24291030/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:13:10 PDT
Anyway, yesterday I got my drivers license! It was an experience I've been waiting to do since I've turned 16...back in November. My instructor was the most stereotypical driving instructor ever; his look, his personality, and even his voice. He wasn't very nice, and he acted as if I sucked at driving...so I thought I was going to fail. But he passed me...so I'm happy.

I have also been working on a new drawing. I started it about a month ago, but I just haven't finished it yet. It should be really easy to finish, I don't have much left to do. It's just the fact that I've been too...preoccupied. I want to finish it by next week.

At this very moment I am at school writing this. It is after school, and I'm waiting for my mom to pick me up since she wouldn't let me drive to school today. So I'm waiting to go home, wishing that I could have driven here. My girlfriend (RoxieJane) is also after school, but she is at rehearsals for the spring play. Life has been pretty good to me lately.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22717523/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22717523/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:22:37 PST I'm feeling better, and I think I traced it back to the pizza I was eating at the time...haha!

And Finals are done...and I feel pretty good about them...so that's a relief
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Just thought I'd update my journal that hasn't been updated in a while...I guess I just haven't had much to say lately.

Anyways, I just got the sudden feeling of depression...and I have no idea why. I have never felt overly sad in my life for no reason...so this is odd for me. Today was a pretty good day, despite the finals I had to take. I can't think of any reason as to why I feel this way. There really is no reason.

Hopefully it will pass soon...maybe I'm just going through a typical teenage testosterone change...haha

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22285500/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22285500/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:51:44 PST
I recently did a rough design of a logo for a friend of mine. I really want this logo to be as professional as possible, so before I go in an do a final version, it would be great if you guys could tell me what you think of it and how I can fix it. I have already gotten advice from professional designers, but I also want some opinions from some artists and friends.

Sorry that this journal is nothing important, but if you could help me out and give me advice that would be great!

Thanks!

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22035654/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/22035654/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:16:53 PST We just got back from visiting my cousin. It was really a lot harder to see him like this then I thought it was going to be. He seemed pretty conscious and understanding, he just was slow at responding. Though he was kind of in and out of understanding at times. We saw a picture of him from last week and he looked healthy. When we saw him yesterday he seemed to have deterierated. Its really hard to believe that a month ago he was perfectly fine, the monster hadn't attacked yet.

Anyways, we got news that the tumor has doubled in size, even with 3 doses of radiation. That news did not ease the pain and sadness. It's even harder to know that he is responsive and understanding of whats going on, even though he can't do anything about it. We are going back up to see him on Sunday with some family to celebrate Christmas. We refuse to let the monster ruin that for us.

It's so hard to watch this vicious monster take him over.
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10/17/08
I know I said that I would be drawing a lot more, and that I would hopefully be filling up my devations...but at this point I have other things on my mind. My cousin (my moms nephew who is 44 years old and 6 months younger than my mom) has a brain tumor on the right side of his brain in the middle of the motor skills part of the brain.

At this point things are looking grim, he can't move the left side of his body very well. He is also having a hard time responding to things. The tumor is the size of an egg, and it is in a place where they can't surgically remove it. So they gave him a life expectancy of 3 months to 3 years. That alone is a very sad and scary thought.

Today we found out that his liver began to fail overnight, and that he has been sleeping a lot lately. So we are going to head up to the hospital to see him tomorrow. This all just makes me realize that we all take too much for granted...

Anyways, I'm sorry for my sad post, just wanted to let everyone know whats going on with me.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21754424/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21754424/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:16:10 PST
During my move I found a bunch of pencils and sketchbooks. It really made me want to try to draw traditionally (not digitally). So hopefully I'll have some time now to give it a shot.

It was also my 16th birthday last Friday, of course it wasn't very traditional, because we were busy moving. Yet it was very memorable. I plan to get my license soon, and hopefully a car, that way I can drive myself to school everyday.

So I guess thats all, I just wanted to fill you guys in as to why I haven't been around. Hopefully I'll get more active again soon.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21372661/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21372661/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:04:15 PST
It would be a big change and it will happen really quickly, but it will all hopefully be for the better. I also hope to keep going to SLP high school even thought it is a 30 minute drive away. I hope everything works out.

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I also have been working on some drawings, and different ideas...but they really suck so I dont think Ill put them up. I also took down the W.I.P. drawing because I hate having unfinished work in my gallery.
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This is a 3 day weekend and I really need it. School gets so annoying and I tend to start to slack when I get too annoyed with it. So this longer weekend will hopefully let me relax a bit.

And that's all the news Ive had lately.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21061191/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21061191/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:31:00 PDT
I just thought I'd post about my good weekend...because I usually only post when I'm depressed and wanting to rant.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21005253/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/21005253/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:58:55 PDT
It seems like everyone that likes me are people that I really dont see myself with, and the girls I like are always really hard to get.

But overall I really want to get something rolling soon...

Ok...I'm done ranting...I just realized that mostly everytime I write something on here it involves me ranting...Thanks everyone for putting up with it...haha.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20874515/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20874515/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:39:53 PDT
What really got me was my English teacher. She expected me to read nearly 100 pages out of a book, do a vocab packet, a grammar packet, a handout, and study for 2 quizzes in one night...on top of all my other classes assignments. The rule at our school is that you get 1 day to catch up for every day your gone. So since I missed 2 days of school I should get 2 days to make it up...but my English teacher disagrees. She made me do it all in one night and then took points away because she apparently couldnt read my writing.

But after all that work, and frustration I am glad it's finally all over.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20766249/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20766249/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:17:46 PDT
Appearently I am a fake and a phony who fakes being a "cute, perfect, overachiever" and appearently I cheated on my ex girlfriend last year, and I took money from her and left her in complete heartbreak. I also appearently caused the big fight between 2 of my friends. I guess that I also do drugs with one of my friends. It is all very pathetic.

It all ended saying that I appearently am back together with my ex girlfriend, and that we "cuddled" at the homecoming dance. I have no idea where that came from.

Anyway...my purpose for all of this is to vent the annoyance I got from reading this, and also to express that I also find this mildly hilarious. Anyone who knows me knows that none of this is true. I think its kinda funny that someone can write so much "drama" and expect people to believe it.

Ok...my venting is over...and if you actually honestly read all of this then thank you, I know that many of you probably dont care about all the "drama" I have in my life. This is just the only place I have to really vent it.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20620720/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20620720/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:16:33 PDT
In other news...School has been really tough this year...pretty much all my classes are either IB, AP, or Honors. All the homework sucks, and the tests are really hard. I pretty much failed my AP World test big time, and I hardly get anything above a C when it comes to tests. It also seems like we have tests everyday...all the time...I am always worried and stressed about a test. I usually am a pretty stress-free person too.

Anyway...I'm done complaining...hopefully things will get easier soon.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20477592/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20477592/ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:11:43 PDT .

So if anyone has any request please let me know...I am willing to try any digital art for free...I have photoshop and Corel Painter.

Thats all folks

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20443008/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20443008/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:13:05 PDT
In other news...next week is homecoming...I really want to go, and I have someone that I would want to ask to go with me. I'm just not sure that I'll be able to go next week. I'm worried that I'll find out too late and she'll be taken.

Thats all my news...nothing really that good or amazing...but I thought I should at least let everyone know I'm alive.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20081008/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/20081008/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:46:10 PDT So anyway...a lot has happened since my last entry. First things first I got these annoying retainers for my teeth that I have to wear for 2 years. The downside to that is that they are making jaws really hurt...I think it might be TMJ.
I mentioned in my last journal that I was taking a trip to New Jersey and Washington DC. It was an amazing trip, I had so much fun. But I couldn't take any pictures with my camera because it wasn't/isn't working. So I only got one good picture from my camera phone. I was also allergic to something, and I got sores all over my mouth...god that hurt.

Today I had to go to my school to get pictures taken and to get my schedule for next year. I was really hoping that I would get into a photography class so I could learn a little bit. But instead of getting my photography class I got a study hall . I also don't have a 5th hour class 2nd semester. So basically I am going to have a boring school year this year. Unless I can hopefully get it changed.

I also have been feeling inspired to try some different forms of art...if any are good Ill post them.

P.S. I am also totally bummed about the huge delay in the next Harry Potter film!

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/19394261/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/19394261/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:13:30 PDT
In other news, I have been trying to apply for a summer job at many places. I really am trying to get some money for a new camera. I figured out that it is really hard to get a summer job. I guess I will have to wait until next summer when I am 16 . I guess that I can always hope to get the camera as a birthday or Christmas present.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/19260757/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/19260757/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:49:25 PDT
So anyway, the real purpose to my posting. I no longer have access to a nice camera and I'm stuck with my crappy old one. It is really hard for me to get into taking pictures with my old one. So I really need a better one ASAP. As I said before, I have $75 saved already.

I was originally going to get an SLR, but decided to go after an Advanced Automatic. Specifically the Olympus SP-570UZ. What do you think? The Olympus is $500, but I can get it for $400 on amazon. It is cheaper then a basic SLR, yet it has as many if not more features. Do you think that not getting an SLR is a good idea?

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18910006/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18910006/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:12:43 PDT I have always been wanting to capture good macro photos...but I havent been able to with my camera. Now I have access to a great camera in a great place...its amazingly fun. It is even better because I get to be out here for a week longer then I expected I would be. Meaning an extra week chance to capture some good photos (hopefully).
I have added a few of my best photos from this trip so far, so check them out...

Anyways, I'm off to go have some more fun.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18786252/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18786252/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:36:46 PDT
This summer hasn't been to great around here lately. It is almost always cloudy and stormy, and when it isn't it is windy. It has been very depressing. I cant wait to get out of this annoying state (not that Wisconsin would be any better).

This Saturday I get to take a 6 hour drive to the coolest place in the Midwest, Door County, Wisconsin. It is an amazing place, it is usually taken over with tourists though. I will be out there for all of next week, so hopefully I will be able to get some good photos.

In other news...my camera batteries have died, and Ive been without a camera for a few weeks now . This weekend I will buy some rechargeable batteries. So I'll be back business. And I hope to be uploading photos a lot more now, because I don't have any battery and school restrictions!

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18680300/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18680300/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:33:50 PDT
But on to the good high school drama! The homophobe that I mentioned recently in my May 22 has managed to piss me off again. He thought it was a good idea to talk behind my back and say bad things about me to my friends. I decided to confront him about it today...I have never been so mad in my life! I started by asking why he was talking behind my back, he denied it (even thought 3 trustworthy friends have told me otherwise). Then I was even more mad when he denied it and I began to rant on about everything I hate about him.

That whole scene basically ruined my day, but thanks to all who helped me, told me what was going on, and supported me. Thanks Cassie for cheering me up a little after all this happened.

On to a better topic....if anyone likes Shakespeare and wants to see a funny 10 min version of Romeo and Juliet...you should watch this video my friends and I made...
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]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18548168/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18548168/ Wed, 28 May 2008 17:37:31 PDT
Yeah, I am kinda lame and nerdy sometimes...Carolyn, can you believe that 4 years ago today we went to that writers convention thing at bethel college. I know I probably sound like a creepy nerdy stalker freak right now...

So now Im going to stop being creepy...lol. The main reason I'm posting this is because I need some advice. I am looking to start saving up for a new digital photography camera. My price range will be around $500 to $800. Does anyone know about a camera that has good features within my budget. I have done some searching on my own, but I get so confused and lost with all the options. I don't have many people watching me so I don't think I'll get many responses, but whatever advice I get will help me out a lot.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18450422/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18450422/ Thu, 22 May 2008 16:12:15 PDT
School is almost out and I will finally be free to take pictures any time of the day. I will be going out to Door County, Wisconsin the following week. That place is so unique...I will most likely be uploading tons of pictures (just as a warning). If only that day could be a little bit closer!

This school year has been anything but normal for me, everyday offers something new (whether it be good or bad). I am finally exhausted with all of this change, and it seems that its not going to slow down until the end of the year.

I recently got put in the middle of a fight between two of my friends over a really stupid thing. One of my friends came out to say he is gay, and my other friend is a homophobe. They were friends for 6 years, until one said he is gay. the homophobe decided to immediately end their friendship, and he blamed it on his Lutheran religion! I am a loyal Lutheran and I am appalled that he is calling himself a Lutheran.

Long story short, I was the one who was friends with both of them. I am the type of person that doesnt like confrontation, and even though I was mad at the homophobe I didnt say anything. Life went on, I was constantly in the middle of the awkward fight.

Today, after a comment the homophobe made to me, I finally blew up. I told him my opinion of him, which as you all know isnt good. I think I might have been too mean to him, but as of now I dont care.

So basically this whole post is my way of venting off my remaining anger I had when I blew up today. Im sure that everyone reading this post will probably know the two people Im talking about, and Im sure the news all over school that I blew up and made a scene today.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18373096/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18373096/ Sat, 17 May 2008 20:31:56 PDT
Last Thursday I watched my neighbors kids, and decided to take some random pictures of them (which you can find in my gallery). I never would have expected those pictures to spark inspiration into a 10 year old girl. My neighbor Maddie, who is in the pictures immediately saw a meaning to those photos. She grabbed her own camera and began taking pictures of her own. She is looking up to me for info and support as she begins her journey as a photographer. She has a long way to go, but she will be amazing someday.

So anyway, my whole point out of this is that I finally feel like I have reached someone with my photos. In doing so, she has reached me too. I feel a new sense of inspiration to continue photography. I might even learn something new when I'm teaching her.

]]> ~stoneage11 http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18277461/ http://stoneage11.deviantart.com/journal/18277461/ Sun, 11 May 2008 17:10:31 PDT
This is my first journal entry ever on dA (as you all know). I made my profile here a while back to show off a drawing I did of spider-man. I was pretty proud of myself then. But i have now moved on.

After that drawing I began to get into digital art/graphics design. I got Photoshop for free from my dads business, and taught myself how to use it. Ever since I have been in and out of working on art.

Two summers ago I was watching a sunset in Wisconsin with my dad, amazingly there was a heart that formed in the clouds. I happened to have my camera with me and I took dozens of shots of the heart. I kept that photo private for a long time. No one ever saw it except for me and my family.

Just two weeks ago a friend of mine managed to get me on my dA profile once again. I looked at some of her work and something clicked inside me. I was immediately inspired to post my best heart sunset photo. It was given good feedback and it only inspired me to take more photos.

So here I am, taking more photos and easing my way into the world of photography. I have a lot to learn, and any help and/or criticism would be greatly appreciated.

Lately I have been looking at everything as a picture, and I have been thinking of how I could turn many things into a good photo. The only problem is that I can rarely achieve that look that I am looking for.

But anyway...there is my life story of my art. I hope that you like my work...and please tell me how I can improve.

P.S. I only have a cheap 4 mega pixel digital camera...so I use photoshop on my photos to do a lot of color correction, and sometimes some minor detailing.

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