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]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/25830428/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/25830428/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:12:55 PDT
Exams coming up! First one next Wednesday the 15th. One on the 20th. Two on the 22nd. One online.

Abschied/Geburtstagsfeier (Goodbye/Birthday Party) will be on the 25th.

Home on the 27th.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/25543190/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/25543190/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:25:36 PDT
So excited, yet so afraid. So sad to leave Germany after spending about 10 months in this country. I don't know how I will react on the day of my flight. Feeling a bit reflective already...

Disappointing news: I got rejected by Dental school. Strangely enough, I was wait-listed last year. This year, completely rejected.

And to think, I would have already finished Year 1 of Dental school if I decided to give up my exchange year.

However, I don't think I will ever regret the decision to do so. Mainly because of the amazing friends I have made, the places I have seen, the life experience I have accumulated. I feel I have changed as a person. More independent, responsible, reliable, mature, diplomatic, personable, and most of all, more awesome. Not to mention meeting the love of my life. The most wonderful result of this exchange year.

Well, also because I received a DAAD scholarship equivalent of more than $10000 CAD for the exchange too. It was also a big reason. Something to be proud of, really. Since the application process was tedious and very competitive.

Actually, this rejection was the most disappointing thing that has ever happened to me. It's like having your hopes and dreams shot down, and self-destructed in your face. I cried. It was the most devastating night of my life. It felt like my train derailed and there's no one to rescue it or put it back on tracks.

Now that I think of it, it was the first real failure I have ever experienced. I am TWENTY years old and this is my FIRST failure. I am so used to getting everything I want, being qualified (or overqualified), and being the perfect candidate for anything I apply for. My mom said, even though I have a great track record, a failure will happen eventually. My greatest fear is failure, and it has finally happened to me.

It's been about 6 days now... I'm feeling better and seeing the silver lining. Looking at the bright side of being a non-Dental student, even though I have full intentions to re-do my DAT and apply for dental school all over again.

I just finished doing my course selections. Under Pathology: Understanding Disease; Diseases of Organ Systems. Under Pharmacology: Principles of Drug Action; Introduction to Toxicology. Under Physiology: Human Physiology. Under Anatomy: Systemic Human Anatomy. Under German: Advanced Translation German to English. AND, my most anticipated course, RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS.

A lot of awesome courses, but a really awful schedule. 8:30, 9:30, 10:30AM classes. Don't finish till 3:30PM on Fridays. I guess it's better to have cool courses, bad schedule, than awful courses, good schedule. Trade-off.

Regarding Art, I haven't done any for a while. But I have a few pieces in mind when I return.

By the way, I finished reading my first German book completely. It's a huge accomplishment and a milestone worth celebrating.

That's all I've got to say.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/24948330/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/24948330/ Mon, 25 May 2009 17:51:11 PDT
I've been inspired to learn Russian. Hopefully, I'll have the basics down before I leave.

So far this semester, I've discovered a strong interest for English Linguistics.

And, last but not least, I'm terribly in love.

That is all.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/24395447/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/24395447/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:30:50 PDT
Europe's been great. I've traveled so much and taken so many pictures that I've lost count. Though strangely enough, I haven't really felt inspired to draw or do anything artistic. Bummer, eh?

I apologize again.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/21435626/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/21435626/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:57:41 PST [link]

I'm back in the Vaterland. Since September 4th.

Too busy for DeviantArt. Maybe when I can find time out of my life, I'll upload something new.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/19553534/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/19553534/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:59:44 PDT
Only offering Graphite, removed Watercolour. I'm not confident enough in my watercolour skills for it, SORRY.

Available to ship from Germany, starting September.

COMMISSIONS

Subject

Animal Portraits: Pets or Wild, PREFERABLY mammals

Style and Medium

Realism: Not "photo"realistic because I don't grid for animals

Paper: 5"X7" (75lb); 9"X12" (100lb Strathmore Bristol Vellum)

Medium: Graphite (Staedtler Mars Lumograph ONLY)

Deadline

Really depends on how free I am and how complicated the piece is. I work by my schedule. There will be a 31-day deadline. Unless under other circumstances.

If it is an urgent gift, thus imposing a hurried deadline and inconveniencing me, I may have to charge more. Remember to allot at least a month for completion.

Prices, Rates and Exemplars (Prices are based on time)

5"X7" Graphite: Full details, polished piece; ~2 to 6 hours; 25€ for first two hours and additional 5€/0.5hr

Cheetah and Cub - ~5 hr
Rottweiler Puppy - ~2.5 hr
Wire-Haired Dachshund - ~2.5 hr

9"X12" Graphite: Full details, polished piece; ~5 to 10 hours; 55€ for first five hours and additional 5€/0.5hr

Sydney - ~5.5 hr

Additional Subject: Maximum TWO. There is no 'additional cost' if you have two animals, because rates are based on time. As you see from above, "Cheetah and Cub" took twice the amount of time to draw the "Rottweiler Puppy".

Background: Sorry, I don't do backgrounds.

Shipping and Handling (Mandatory additional charge; May change without notice)

From Germany: 2€ Domestic Germany; 3€ Europe ; 5€ International (Starting from September)

From Canada: $3 Domestic Canada; $5 United States; $7 International (Until September)

FAQ

How do I commission you?
- Please e-mail me or send me a NOTE with your idea in mind, and a high-resolution reference picture. If the picture is not hi-res enough, or not clear or not detailed enough, I will request you to send a better reference photo. One more thing, I reserve the right to turn down a subject.

How will the exchange happen?
- When I'm close to finishing, I'll let you know ASAP and send a WIP for proof, so you can send me your FULL payment by mail. As soon as I finish, I will have the money to send the piece.

What currency are you charging in?
- Euro €, or CAD = Canadian Dollars. USD is not accepted, please convert to CAD or EURO. GBP may be accepted under certain circumstances, because I can use it. I go by the current market exchange rates.

What is the method of payment?
- Depending on where you are and what currency you use, I may prefer hidden cash in a card or a cheque or a money order. Really, it would depend on the client.

How would I know you're not overtiming and charging me extra?
- I am EXTREMELY honest. Brutally honest. I'm the kind of person that will tell you there's spinach in your teeth and which dress makes you look fat. Plus I hate to be screwed over as much as anyone. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Artists have values too, y'know.

Can I make the deadline sooner?
- I'll try my best to get it done as soon as possible, the 31-day deadline is to just to make sure I don't take TOO LONG. However, if you want it by a certain day as a gift for someone, let me know and I'll try my best, although no promises.

Why don't you draw Human Portraits for commission?
- They're fun to do... as practice. As much as I enjoy drawing human faces, I tak... ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/19379059/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/19379059/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:17:15 PDT
If you're wondering, I have given Taxis, my corn snake, and Vena, my king snake, to today. I trust he'll take good care of them... I miss my babies already.

Regarding art, I've uploaded a new pencil piece. It's a gift. A family dog. Enjoy.

Recently in the last few years, I've realized I've only done animals, and my only motivation to draw anything, is to give them away. There hasn't been any pieces where I do them for myself, mostly as gifts. Hmm.. I guess it's better when my art is appreciated elsewhere by other people than gathering dust in my canvas bag.

Regarding football... I'm really disappointed Germany didn't win the Euro Cup but Spain definitely played the better game. And second place isn't bad, there's still reward money. Plus there's World Cup 2010!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18958440/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18958440/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:20:22 PDT
Two of my favourite pieces from Denver, Colorado. I've got a few more good ones, I'm just debating whether or not they're good enough to be shown off to the world.

Another news, I bought another snake on Sunday at the Ontario Reptile and Aquatics Expo. A 2-year-old Ruthven's King Snake for $60. Great buy, eh?

That's what I thought until I found out two days later that she has fucking MITES. Which is like fleas for dogs and lice for humans, a huge annoyance! Hoping to GOD, that no mites transfered onto Taxis, my Corn Snake, while they were living side by side in separate tanks, or transfered by me... At the moment, I've got Vena (that's her name! After the Vena Cava.) in quarantine, always in a waterbath. Everything she's touched has been drowned in bleach/water solution. Hopefully everything will be cleared up by the end of next week.

Uh, other news?

GERMANY IS IN THE SEMI-FINALS OF UEFA EURO 2008!!!

Amazing game on Thursday against Portugal. Won 3-2. Well-played, much excitement, beautiful goals. Facing Turkey next Wednesday.

VORWÄRTS DEUTSCHLAND!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18520435/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18520435/ Tue, 27 May 2008 01:12:47 PDT
I spent one day to do sight-seeing around in the city. Unfortunately not enough time to visit the Rocky Mountain National Park and also because most of it was closed down due to heavy snowfall the day before I arrived. The rest of the time, I was at the AAO 108th Annual Session held at the Colorado Convention Center. Much fun. Funny thing is, I met a few German doctors and actually had decent conversations auf Deutsch, one of the last things I expected to do.

My laptop crapped out on me again over a week ago, I sent it in for repairs. When I get it back, I'll upload some choice pics from Denver.

Recently I've been getting an itch to draw or paint something. (If you're not aware, these urges are infrequent but highly creative and fruitful.) Possibly an animal.. or Taxis. It is almost her birthday, only 3 months away!

Been awful busy the last week helping at work to prepare for the new opening of the practice. We changed locations and there was a lot of cleaning, packing/unpacking, organizing and stuff to be done. Manual labour.. X_X

Some super news.. I won the "Highest Achievement in a Senior Language Course, 2007-2008" for the German Department! Plus I started counting down till my flight to Frankfurt in Sept: only 99 days left.

Next up is my trip to Hong Kong/Taiwan, flying July 14, and will be there for a month.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18278465/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18278465/ Sun, 11 May 2008 18:14:30 PDT
Moved back home, now attempting to overhaul my room. I can't even see my floor.

My grades have been released and I'm just super glad I passed Organic Chemistry with a 71%. I've never been so happy with a 70% in my life. On the other hand, I received a 95% in German 200, Intermediate German. Very proud of myself.

My Laptop has been crapping out on me a lot, even after it got fixed a month ago! If it deteriorate anymore, or just die, I'm getting me a MacBook Pro!

BTW, I uploaded three new Deviations, all taken on May 4th, when I went downtown with my friend Alina, a Russian Exchange student. It was her last day in Canada so we did as much as possible. Got some great shots. Going to visit her in Moscow when I'm in Europe.

Was at York U Keele Campus from May 9 - 10 at an Orientation, and met other students participating in the OBW/ORA/OMG Exchange Programs. Made lots of new friends and I'm now ÜBER PSYCHED to go to Germany in September. There's 8 people going to Uni Tübingen, and 3 (including me) from UWO alone. I got to meet another 3 students at the orientation.

Anyway, if you're wondering when I'm leaving for Germany, I'm flying on September 3 and arriving in Frankfurt on the 4th.

As for when I'm coming back? I have no clue... if I could have it my way, I'd stay there!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18038109/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/18038109/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:15:02 PDT
Freedom, I can almost taste it.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/17812024/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/17812024/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:14:34 PDT
I RECEIVED AN INVITATION TO AN INTERVIEW FROM UWO SCHULICH DENTISTRY.

If you don't know what that means... It's a big deal.

PLUS, I'M STUDYING AT UNIVERSITÄT TÜBINGEN IN GERMANY FOR MY 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR.

That, is also a big deal.

My romantic life, on the other hand, is a huge failure. So please, ignore it and just admire my other achievements. K?

Finished my Physiology exam today. Genetics, Organic Chem (yuck!), German and Cell Bio left... My last day is April 30th, unfortunately.

Taxis cut me by accident today. It drew one drop of blood. But nothing Hydrogen peroxide doesn't fix.

Übrigens, ich hoffe alles gut bei ihnen.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/17061895/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/17061895/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:23:40 PST
Taxis + Anne + One Year = First Taxisanneversary

I can't believe it's been one year since I got her. I can still remember how long (and expensive) the ride to Mississauga was, and the 3-4 km walk from the station to the convention... and how cold it was too.

Cheers to us.

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In other news, it is my reading week, unfortunately, I am also sick. Plus have 3 more midterms looming over me. So, not much free time.

Heading to Ottawa on Tuesday, and heading back on Friday. Have to work on Saturday.

That's about it.

EDIT on March 2, 2008:

I failed to mention that I got accepted for the ONTBW Exchange. Which means I am going to spend my 2008-2009 school year in Germany!

Also reuploaded the anniversary photo as a deviation (what I originally intended). And made a proper devID with stats and all that jazz. Sorry for spamming you, didn't mean to!!

Ottawa was great. Got myself a high ankle sprain from skating on the Rideau Canal. It was super fun despite the injury!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/16723703/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/16723703/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:35:24 PST Animal Commissions.

On that note, commissioned me and I'm furchtbar happy about it.

Hawaii was nice, weather was too warm and humid for me, so I was glad to be back in good ol' Canada with the cold and the snow.

Took some pretty choice pictures when I went hiking on Diamond Head and visited Big Island. Also went to my first Luau ever. And did an obscene amount of shopping.

School has restarted for like a month now and I'm absolutely swamped.

Midterms: Feb 2, 9, 20, 21, Mar 8, 9, 15

On top of all these midterm exams, I've got labs, assignments, compositions and a deutsches Referat to deal with. Also, I took up a 6th course, History 181b TOTALITARIANISM, as an Audit, which means extra hours per week, but at least I enjoy it.

I've applied to Dental School and now waiting for an interview. Let's hope I get one.

Applied to OBW Exchange, did the interview, let's hope I get to go study in Germany next year.

Applied for DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship, let's hope I get the money, exchange to Germany would be very VERY expensive without it.

I'm trying to make time for art and photography, but it's pretty low priority. I want to get around to making a DevID, it's been almost 4 years since I have had this DA account and I still don't have one!!

Anyway, I'm heading to Ottawa during my Reading Week to see some friends and to hang out in Canada's Capital! In May, I'm going to Denver, Colorado for a business convention, but I've never been to CO so I'm excited!

That's about it, look forward to something uploaded soon... if I get around to it.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/16127860/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/16127860/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:54:34 PST
Arrived at the Honolulu International Airport at 7:05PM on Dec 23rd.

Will depart at 2:00PM on Dec 30th.

It's so chill here. So lazy. No sense of real urgency.

Hang loose, everyone!!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/15772585/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/15772585/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:13:08 PST
I've applied to dental school on Nov 25th with my unknown DAT scores.. but I almost hope I don't get in... and if I do get an interview and do get in, I really hope I can defer an acceptance.

In the process of applying to do a full-year exchange to Germany through the Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program. Hopefully Heidelberg... it seems like my program (Bachelors of Medical Sciences, Specialization in Pathology and Toxicology with German Minor) may prove to be a problem. Courses like that may not be offered to a student like me. Aughhhh... It's such a long process too. I saw the Program Coordinator, still have to see Exchange Coordinator, and my Academic Counsellor, still need to write my resume, write my Statement of Study/Research, get reference letters, work out VISA stuff... damn, and I have exams too!

Four people owe me $95 in total and are making NO EFFORT to return it. I honestly don't want to be a loanshark, but this is X'mas time, I NEED THIS MONEY, GODDAMMIT.

I'm a little crazy, at the moment. I'm still angry/annoyed at some people but I've stopped caring how shitty they are. That's how overwhelmed I am.

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Christmas Wishlist-thingy taken from


STEP ONE
Make a post (public, friends-locked, filtered...whatever you're comfortable with) to your DA journal. The post should contain your list of ten holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple and fandom-related ("I'd love a ______ icon that's just for me") to medium ("I wish for _____ on DVD") to really big ("all I want for Christmas is a new car/computer/house/TV."). The important thing is, make sure these wishes are things you really, truly want.

If you wish for real life things (not fics or icons), make sure you include some sort of contact info in your post, whether it's your address or just your email address where Santa (or one of his elves) could get in touch with you.

Also, make sure you post some version of these guidelines in your DA or link to this post so that the holiday joy will spread.

STEP TWO
Surf around your friends list (or friends' friends, or just random journals) to see who has posted their list. And now, here's the important part:

If you see a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make someone's wish come true. Sometimes someone's trash is another's treasure, and if you have a leather jacket you don't want or a gift certificate you won't use -- do it.

You need not spend money on these wishes unless you want to. The point isn't to put people out, it's to provide everyone a chance to be someone else's holiday elf -- to spread the joy. Gifts can be made anonymously or not -- it's your call.

There are no rules with this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. Give, and you might receive. and you'll have the joy of knowing you made someone's holiday special.

1. Postcards from around the world. I just started collecting them, and they're a lot of fun and really pretty. If you don't mind buying a postcard, and postage of course, and would like to send one my way, pleaseplease send me a message!!

2. A new tank. Something like a 20 gallon aquarium for my snake Taxis. She's outgrown her 5 gallon tank a while ago. With knicknacks and accessories for Taxis. Like things to climb on, or hide under. Things to amuse her.

3. Make me something! Arts, crafts, jewelry, paintings, drawings... Something I know comes from the heart, because anyone can buy me something.

4. Someone to help me clean up the mess I call my room. Jesus, I can't find anything in there! OR Someone to do my homework. (I'm reaching, but one can always hope)

5. To feel happy again. I have moments of -feeling- happy, but it's mostly shortlived. I want to feel all-around content, not shitty most of the time.

6. I feel really lonely at the moment, despite having some amazing friends. Like So someone to love me. For who I am. Ev... ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/15555108/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/15555108/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:25:10 PST
My life is a rollercoaster ride, cliché, I know. Right now I'm in a bit of a funk and downright upset and unhappy. Feeling so damn homesick, so annoyed/angry at some people, financial problems, emotional problems and a shitload of difficult situations/decisions.

Here's a lighthearted update. It was a birthday present for my friend James. <3

Plus I finally got Flickr so I could upload the pictures I took while I was in Europe over the summer: Erlebnisse. Feel free to add me as a contact if you have Flickr too. So far, there are 6 weeks of pictures uploaded and I'm working on the last 4 weeks. Hope you enjoy them.

If you're still interested, here's information for ANIMAL COMMISSIONS.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/14323334/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/14323334/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:52:46 PDT

Since I no longer have a $2000 scholarship (non-renewable), the only choice is to actually earn money. I've got quite a packed school year (Organic Chem, Stats, Physiology, Biochem, Genetics, etc), learning German and French, a club to run as a Vice President, and dental school admission to deal with, so I would prefer not to get a part-time job. So the next best thing...

COMMISSIONS!

Subject

Animal Portraits - Pets or Wild, PREFERABLY mammals

Style and Medium

Realism - Not "photo"realistic because I don't grid for animals

Paper - 5"X7" (only 75lb); 9"X12" (100lb for graphite; 140lb for watercolour)

Medium - Graphite PREFERABLY; Watercolour (if you have enough confidence in me; I'm still n00b at it)

Deadline

Really depends on how free I am and how complicated the piece is.

Just to be safe, from the first confirmation of commission, my deadline will be 31 days. Unless under other circumstances.

Prices, Rates and Exemplars (Prices are based on time)

5"X7" Graphite Sketch: As it says, sketchy... Less attention to shadows, lighting, freer strokes; ~0.5 to 1.5 hours; $7 for first half hour and additional $5/0.5hr

American Alligator - ~30 min
Cheetah - ~45 min
Injured Fox - ~1 hr
Joey - ~1.5 hr

5"X7" Graphite Polished: Same kind of attention I dedicate to actor portraits; ~2 to 6 hours; $25 for first two hours and additional $5/0.5hr

Cheetah and Cub - ~5 hr
Rottweiler Puppy - ~2.5 hr
Wire-Haired Dachshund - ~2.5 hr

9"X12" Graphite Polished: Same as above, just a lot bigger; ~6 to 12 hours; $72 for first six hours and additional $5/0.5hr

LOST_Charlie - Dominic Monaghan is NOT an animal, per se... just an example of the paper size and the effort I put into polished pieces; ~10-15 hr (obscenely long! ..I lost track..)

5"X7" Watercolour: Simple Watercolour; ~2 to 6 hours; $25 for first two hours and additional $5/0.5hr

Großer Panda - ~2-3 hr

9"X12" Watercolour: More detailed Watercolour; ~8 to 14 hours; $82 for first eight hours and additional $5/0.5hr

Giant Panda - ~8 hr (excluding drying time)

Additional Subject: Maximum TWO. There is no 'additional cost' if you have two animals, because rates are based on time. As you see from above, "Cheetah and Cub" took twice the amount of time to draw the "Rottweiler Puppy".

Chinese Characters: Requires research and practice. (graphite) It would look tacky, but whatever floats your boat. +$2 (watercolour) NOT A CHANCE, BUDDY. It means practicing for hours, and there's always the chance of screwing up on the actual piece. Sorry.

Giant Panda - The characters were written on a separate piece of paper and PHOTOSHOPPED onto the painting. Because I'd rather not risk destroying a painting.

Background: Sorry, I don't do backgrounds. But I could draw on an acrylic painted piece of paper. The texture makes for an interesting picture. ONLY 5" X 7". +$3

Polar Bear - ~2 hr

Shipping and Handling (Mandatory additional charge; May change without notice)

5"X7" - $1 Domestic Canada; $2 United States; $3 International

9"X12" - $3 Domestic Canada; $5 United States; $7 International

FAQ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/14080606/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:55:13 PDT
Thank you for the favourites.

Just spent 70 days living/studying/enjoying in Germany and traveling about in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Slovakia too.

Beautiful countries, just a shame I left my sketchbook back at home. But I brought my camera um Photo zu machen.

Hope you're all doing well!

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/13068686/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/13068686/ Wed, 23 May 2007 20:29:49 PDT
Send me a message if you've got any questions, then I'm seriously gone.

Goodbye Cruel World, as they say it.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12970221/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12970221/ Tue, 15 May 2007 19:39:13 PDT
Still haven't cleaned up my room, or as Rachel calls it, a glorified landfill. Nor have I started packing for the 5-day Seattle trip or Germany.

I haven't had time to paint again, I packed up all my paints and shit, now too lazy to take them out again. Bought a book on Chinese Painting, hopefully I'll get a stab at it before I fly.

There's a pencil portrait half finished, however, I misplaced it when I was moving back home from residence. If I find it, I'll finish it.

Watercolour is love. I hope to continue with the medium until I get good. I hope you guys enjoyed the Panda as much as I enjoyed painting it. It's framed now. ^__^

Taxis is as cute as ever. Never did find a caretaker for her, so my family is doing it. Gosh, I hope she doesn't die while I'm gone.

Oh, did you know, even snakes can get gas? Yeah, kinda weird.

Es geht mir gut.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12785650/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12785650/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:44:46 PDT
THIRTY days left till I hop an airplane to GERMANY.

Thirty, fucking, days. Till I fly solo for the first time. To Europe for the first time. Learning German. It sounds kinda daunting now.

None of my plans are completely solid, so if you've been to or live in Germany, what is worth seeing? in Frankfurt? in Koeln? in Aachen? in Duesseldorf? Any suggestions in (any city) are welcomed.

Can't wait to see the Neuschwanstein, the Deutsche Museum and BMW Museum in Munich. Derek tells me to go visit the Zugspitze. Excited I'll finally see the Brandenburger Tor in real life.

Ahhh... I just hope that I'll have enough funds to hit up all the places I want to go.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12415565/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12415565/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:47:57 PDT
My friend suggests I remove the HD from the inside and connect it to my desktop.

Managed to open up the desktop but couldn't open up the external hard drive.

Fell asleep. Woke up. Decided to give up.

Put the desktop back together. And hey, guess what, it wouldn't restart.

NOT EVEN IN SAFE MODE.

Panic. Diagnostics?

Pri Master Hard Disk: S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Back Up and Replace

FUCKING SHIT LUCK to have two fucking hard drives disappear on me in one fucking day. Fuck the external hard drive, it's the desktop hard drive that has the most important shit.

*angry*

And this isn't a goddamn April Fool's joke. If only computers had a sense of humour.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12278741/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12278741/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:39:29 PDT
IRL

Received FULL CONFIRMATION for the Exchange to GERMANY today!!! I was on Conditional Acceptance until they received my monies.

Received my German Midterm II exam back. 100%!!! In actuality, it's a 91%, but people did -so- poorly that they bell-curved it up by 9%. C'mon, German grammar isn't that difficult.

Taxis, my corn snake, is still alive. 5 more days and she would set a new record and outlive my tree. Yes, I tried growing a tree once and it died in a month. Taxis is also ready to shed.

ART

If you seen the Cheetah sketch, then you know I've finally picked up the pencil again. I'm planning on doing a series of Animal portraits of different species of Mother and offspring.

Er, I have a terrible track record with these "series", I stopped at two each for my House and LOST portrait series.

Regarding portraits, there's actually one in the works. Started it before the new year and never finished it. Hint: He portrayed the popular Ian Fleming character. Not saying which one though, wait and see.



]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12004119/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/12004119/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:35:04 PST
Anyway, some good news.

I'm going to Germany to learn German, of course. Fuckin' sweet, I can't wait to hit up as many museums and art galleries as possible. Maybe I'll feel inspired to draw again. I've bought a new sketchbook, but I haven't deflowered it yet.

Er yeah, bought a corn snake. Finally, my first -real- pet. My first goldfish died in 6 days, in all fairness, I won it at a carnival-type thing and was not prepared at all.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9630582/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9630582/ Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:24:18 PDT
I've uploaded nothing new. So I lied about having something new for July.

There are sketches in my sketchbook but I don't feel like showing the world.

I drew something on my cruise, but I gave it away, so nothing to show for it.

Like that time in New York City, I gave a Van Gogh sketch away.

Maybe, when I feel like it, I'll upload something.

I'm planning to start a new account to separate my Traditional Art from the Art for Neo.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9216343/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9216343/ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:32:21 PDT
To be completely honest, I'm scared to death of university. Schoolwork, tests and three-hour exams. However, I'm uber excited about moving in and meeting new people.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9052241/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/9052241/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:44:37 PDT
FANTASTIC.

I loved J.R.R. Tolkien's books. I loved Peter Jackson's movie rendition. I loved the musical.

It's better when you've read the books. If you haven't yet, what are you waiting for?

Regarding art, I've actually done a few pieces when I was really really depressed back in April. These were therapeutic pieces so I think I'll keep them to myself. If I shared them with the online world, they wouldn't be special anymore. I'll have something to upload before July. I promise.

I can't believe I graduate on June 29th. Four years of high school just disappeared... like that. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/8495162/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/8495162/ Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:40:22 PDT The Lord of the Rings: The Musical at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Apparently, they're orchestra seats.

w00t!

If you don't know already, I absolutely LOVE The Lord of the Rings. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7921415/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7921415/ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:55:25 PST
Semester two is killer. Biology, Discrete Math, Data Management, Writer's Craft. Absolutely no bird courses.

I've had no time to sit down and just draw something. Heck, I don't even have the time to sketch something. I need to learn to "make time".

Writer's Craft forces me to do more writing. It's an enjoyable course and I'm definitely improving. I'm discovering a language-based outlet for expression. Perhaps I'll upload some writing later.


]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7746146/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7746146/ Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:26:11 PST
I would love some free time to get started on a new piece. I miss my pencils.

I'm trying to break away from human portraits. So far, I've experimented drawing creatures from LOTR. Transitioning slowly into animals.

So, Canada got a new government: the Tories. *cue horror music* Stephen Harper is the prime minister-designate and set to be sworn in Feb 6.

Anyway, I promise a new piece in maybe two weeks. Until then, any minor sketches or important entries can be found here. Oh, if you happen to like Stephen Harper and the Conservatives or don't care at all, you might want to skip the political entries. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7529873/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7529873/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 19:40:28 PST
I did finish a portrait but I gave it away before I could scan it. It was Ryan Carnes from Desperate Housewives. You know? Andrew Van de Kamp's boyfriend.

There are some WIPs of it and some other sketches in my journal if you want a looksee.

I went to New York City for 6 days, from Dec 26-31. The Metropolitan Museum of Art itself is a masterpiece. The structure, the exhibits, every single detail of that museum. The art from every culture and every era of humankind is so properly displayed. Really, next time you go to NYC, spend a day at the Met. You'll be impressed by everything. Even the architecture of the building.

And I got a commission from my religion teacher to draw her dogs. I think I'll stop drawing people for a while and turn my focus on animals. I draw random facial features all the time in my sketchbook. It's time for a change. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7268750/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/7268750/ Fri, 09 Dec 2005 20:33:32 PST

Feels like death. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/6779400/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/6779400/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:10:06 PDT
- bought a new laptop
- finished Dr. Chase
- finished Adam Baldwin in 5 hours and is autographed by Adam Baldwin himself
- haven't uploaded Adam Baldwin to DA because... well... because I'm lazy
- school started
- it sucks... my marks sucks...
- dropped gr 12 chem
- got a job at Pizza Pizza and working for minimum wage
- watch too many tv shows (LOST, HOUSE, INVASION, PRISON BREAK, KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, CSI, CSI:MIAMI, CSI:NEW YORK, FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD)

I think that basically summarizes my life up till now.

I don't think I'll be drawing anything soon. No sirree. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/6171694/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/6171694/ Mon, 08 Aug 2005 18:37:07 PDT
To be honest, I rathered enjoyed summer school. Despite the physics, the people was great.

I finally got a chance to work on a portrait of Hugh Laurie and I'm pretty satisfied with it.

Taking advice from a friend to "be confident with your strokes", I experimented with another style. It's less meticulous, thus less time consuming. The strokes are looser and more relaxed.

It doesn't look exactly like the reference picture since I decided to be less anal retentive. It's actually more enjoyable that way.

I'm planning to get at least one more portrait done before school starts. Perhaps another LOST piece.

]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/5839505/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/5839505/ Mon, 04 Jul 2005 16:10:31 PDT
Not at all.

Summer school and other stuff is eating away at my time.

Remember Dominic Monaghan? It was up on display at school and when I went to pick it up on the second last day, it wasn't there. I searched two art storage rooms on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and he wasn't there. My friend found it on Friday and returned it to me the following Tuesday. Where did she find it? The trash. The dumpster.

I'm sorry, but wtf? I volunteered my art to be put on display, not to be thrown out. This is so disrespectful. Grrrr...

The Yearbook workshop/seminar at WLU in Waterloo was great. I did some sketching during some of the more boring lectures. Actually, they're not boring, I just knew the stuff. It's all good.

I hope Physics at summer school won't kill me before August comes around. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/5304242/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/5304242/ Sun, 08 May 2005 17:02:18 PDT Dominic Monaghan. It took more than a month but really it only took around 15 hours. I blame school. Too much work. Either that or I procrastinate too much. I think it's the latter.

I dropped physics. Though dropping with a 90+% average is a kick in the pants, I do love first period spare.

Ohhh.. Sawyer and Lana Lang finally have their moments of fame in the main foyer. I think I like it better on display than gathering dust in my room.

New addiction: House. Don't be surprised if Gregory House is my next victim. His snark is worse than his bite. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4865101/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4865101/ Sun, 20 Mar 2005 16:59:57 PST Josh Holloway from LOST.

I'm really amazed how I finished him in one week. Usually portraits take me forever because I forget about it or lose motivation.

I'm really satisfied with the eyes and nose. I hate the mouth and ear. It's my first time drawing facial hair and hey, it's not as bad as I thought it might turn out. Best. Hair. Ever. Out of all the portraits I've ever finished... which isn't a lot, since I've only successfully finished three, including this one. Oh, it's not a white suit. It's actually black with white lines. I was just too lazy to draw it. Use your imagination.

I'm hoping to draw more of the cast members from LOST... so cross your fingers so that I actually finish what I intend to do. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4476216/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4476216/ Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:43:16 PST
Anyway, I hope to start a new portrait. I really want to draw Evangeline Lilly from "Lost". *cough* I only recently became obsessed with this show. It's better than "The OC". No matter who says otherwise.

Oh yes, my LOTR-obsession got the best of my last saturday. I ordered all 6 of the Lord Of The Rings Wrebbit Perfalock Poster Puzzles online. More than $100 on puzzles. I just realized I don't have enough space on my walls for them even if I finished them. Oh well, I hope they come soon, I love puzzles.

Good luck to those that still have exams.

Cheers. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4208538/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/4208538/ Sat, 01 Jan 2005 01:36:00 PST
There. I updated. I'm not particularly proud of it. In fact, I don't like it at all.

Hopefully better luck in the new year.

I'm going to drown myself in homework now.

Good night. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/3341053/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/3341053/ Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:27:55 PDT
HK's horrible humidity ruined my paper... and my art. My summer job prevented me from starting any new projects. I've found a picture to draw but school started again. Ughhh... I just wish the day had 30 hours. I want some free time. >_< ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2941847/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2941847/ Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:47:47 PDT Flight is at 10:10 pm.

I guess I can't upload any sketches for about three weeks. But I'm sure I'll have at least two pieces done when I get back.

I'll miss y'all...

Enjoy your summer. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2847754/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2847754/ Sat, 10 Jul 2004 09:26:34 PDT
Things to do in the summer:
[X] sketching
[-] learn how to use adobe photoshop
[-] practice CG-ing
[-] reading
[-] watching tons of animes
[X] playing mahjong (lost money T_T)
[X] work out
[X] weight training
[X] biking
[-] shopping (doing lots in HK)

I finally finished rendering Kristen Kreuk. I'll upload it later.

*points and laughs at those who are in summer school* For the rest of you:

Enjoy your summer. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2715904/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2715904/ Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:02:56 PDT

Things to look forward to:
June 22 - Bro's graduation
June 23 - New Method Reunion
June 24 - Biking avec mon amie
June 25 - Downtown with friends
June 26 - Mahjong (gambling is always fun ^^)
June 28 - Coffee shop with childhood friends (?)
June 29 - Mall with friends (?)
July 1 - Canada Day Party @ Cheryl's house
July 22 - Flight to Hong Kong
July 27 - Sweet 16th Birthday
Aug 11 - Back from HK

I have lots of plans not confirmed yet. I hope to get the most out of this summer. I feel sorry for those suckers stuck in summer school. *points and laughs*

Things to do in the summer:
- sketching
- learn how to use adobe photoshop
- practice CG-ing
- reading
- watching tons of animes
- playing mahjong
- work out
- weight training
- biking
- shopping (doing lots in HK)

Gonna enjoy my summer to the fullest. I hope you enjoy yours too. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2653325/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2653325/ Mon, 21 Jun 2004 23:48:28 PDT
I was pretty amazed I got 9.5/10 for the facial features. If I was marking my own work, I'd fail myself.

Anyway... I'm learning how to CG and currently working on a gift for my best friend Helen, ~YukiPhnx. So far I finished inking and laying down the base colours. It took me 10 hours! I guess its a combination of not being familiar with Adobe Photoshop, not knowing what to do and distractions. I hope I can get this done this week. What's preventing me from finishing is the fact that I don't know how to highlight and shadow realistically.

I spent a total of about 4 hours writing my journal entry "Separated at birth?" in my deadjournal. I'm trying to prove an impossible theory that Curtis Stone and Eric Szmanda were separated at birth because they look so similar. Please check it out when you have time. It reveals my stupidity at its extreme and really gets the brain thinking. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2632612/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2632612/ Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:31:50 PDT
I fell asleep while studying last night at around 12:15 am. And I slept in. I only had about 15 minutes of studying at school. I studied for a grand total of 25 minutes.

I think I didn't do too well. My teacher sucks at English, so the exam had horrible grammar and spelling mistake. Good thing it was all multiple choice and true/false. I just guessed. Haha... didn't do too well.

Short answer questions on art techniques were kinda easy. Seven marks. Just had to write some techniques in watercolour painting, sketching and sculpturing.

30/70 marks were on drawing skills. Absolutely ridiculous. There just isn't enough time.

I drew the porportion of the face pretty well. Killed too much time there. I drew the eye and mouth perfectly. Killed too much time there too. I forgot how to draw a nose and ear. I kept trying to look at the portraits on the wall and my friend's ear. They looked like crap. Ahh... I'll lose marks for that. I basically had 5 minutes to draw a male and female body proportionally and 2 minutes to contour draw my hand. Not too bad since contour drawings are supposed to look shitty. The human bodies look like aliens. >_<

Oh well. I know I passed, but not with a very high mark. Damn Lawrence, I hear that he has one of the highest marks on this exam. *jealous* I think the teacher favours him. =S ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2524266/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2524266/ Thu, 27 May 2004 20:03:48 PDT
For now, enjoy some of the pictures I posted up in my scrapbook. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2470944/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2470944/ Thu, 20 May 2004 15:50:49 PDT

Barbie. Get Real. was a very good play. It was very hilarious and the actors did a very good job. I kinda wish I brought a video cam instead of my digital camera. All my pictures came out blurry because of the bad lighting and characters constantly moving.

football + stacking chairs = sore arm >_<

The White Pine Celebration Ceremony today was pretty awesome. We had guest speakers Ting Xing Ye, author of Throwaway Daughter and William Bell, author of Forbidden City to talk to us. Mr Bell was a very good speaker and very funny. He read us an excerpt from his new book Alma. Mrs Ye was not the best speaker since she has a very strong Chinese accent but she did make a good speech on the condition of China and other stuff. She read us an excerpt as well.

Free food: Pizza, Tim Hortons or Krispy Kreme donuts, chips and drink.

We did some activity about the White Pine books. There were so many prizes for those groups with the most correct answer on the quiz thing on the White Pine books. I even managed to get a Chapters Gift Card. ^^ No idea how much money is in it though...

I realized I update my DA more often than my DJ.... hmmm.... =S

Anime North is tomorrow!!! *ecstatic* I'm going to take loads of pictures and buy lots of merchandise and get autographs and.............. so on and so on.... =] ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2462538/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2462538/ Wed, 19 May 2004 12:19:29 PDT
I made it into a scrapbook. Because scrapbooks usually look like they are thrown together at the last minute. Mine was. Heh... I look dead. X_x

Football is retarded. I hate it. What is the difference between a quarterback, halfback and fullback?

I did the make-up math test on quadratics today. There was only one question that stumped me. Number 1 of the application question. And the bonus. But I got that wrong anyway.

I worked out the app question and I was very unsure of my answer because of the question. Jason Tong comes out and said x = y = 200 and I tried getting that but got no where with that. Vito comes out and tries to help me and *sighs* it didn't help me at all. Gavin was super vague and said something about an equation. Gee... I knew that. Max didn't really try to help. After about 30 minutes I realized the first answer I got was right. It was the question that was stated wrong. It was Jason that was wrong. Ha... It isn't considered cheating if people who are helping you cheat don't even have the correct answer.

BARBIE GET REAL is at 7 pm tonight. I can't wait. Perhaps I'll take a nap... I really need it... ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2449262/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2449262/ Mon, 17 May 2004 15:39:05 PDT
I keep getting horrible headaches when I am trying to do any math. I feel so stupid right now.

There was a question where I was looking for x-intercepts. It took me 20 minutes to realize the equation cannot be factored. 10 minutes to realize there was another way (quadratic formula). After I was done, I realize the question didn't ask for it. >_<

Damn... Today was so blah.

Art: Read about GOTHIC ART in the text and answer some questions.

English: Guestspeaker Michael Kelly on Shakespearean plays.

Health: Test on STDs and drugs. Shoot some hoops with remaining time left before lunch.

Math: Ms. Church was really nice and said I can do the quadratics test I missed on friday on wednesday. I had so much trouble in class. I couldn't understand anything. Everytime I even think about math, my head starts to hurt. I think I'm running out of Motrin ibuprofen tablets.

Hmmm... what else to say? I bought my ticket to see the school production for Wednesday @ 7pm. BARBIE GET REAL. I hope it's good. I'm gonna take pics.

Can't wait till ANIME NORTH 2004! Only 4 days left. w00t. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2426891/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2426891/ Fri, 14 May 2004 10:11:38 PDT
I am feeling so lightheaded and woozy right now. Exsanguination. To be drained of blood.

I hate this drastic change in weather. I had four nosebleeds yesterday and I fainted from the last one. One this morning during a shower. I don't understand why.

I don't even know why I got on the bus to go to school. So out of it. I swear I don't even know what I'm thinking or doing. I found myself going into the library twice. Didn't go to class. Mom picked me up at 9:10. Went to get rearview mirror fixed. Then I went to the doctor's.

Doc said he's not worried much about the nosebleeds and just subscribed me an ointment. However, he said he was worried about my blood. He sent me to a lab to do a blood test.

The lady was very young and very nice. She did it so fast and almost painlessly except for the initial prick and subsequent numbness. She filled 5 regular tubes half full and 1 small tubes full. SIX TESTS. I know one of them is for white blood cell count but I'm not sure about the others.

I'm feel like I'm on air when I am walking. Math doesn't click. I hope I get better before Monday. Make up math test and a health test. Darn.

I'm feeling stupid. I think I'll upload something and go to sleep. ]]> ~tainted-pride http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2410128/ http://tainted-pride.deviantart.com/journal/2410128/ Tue, 11 May 2004 21:41:42 PDT
Oh well. Now I can comment on Helen's kickass poems. =]

I guess I do have some art I can upload to display. Not the best but better than having nothing on display. ]]> ~tainted-pride