I am late, shut up.

( musicals in hurrrr )

I don't know if anyone's interested, but I made a brainstorming blog at wolfbitten where brainstorming, character development and meme abuse will occur. Just thought I'd let everyone know!

INTERNET WHY YOU NO WORK IN MY DORM ANYMORE??? I HAVE ETHERNET CABLE!!! WHAT MORE YOU NEEEEEEDDDD???? baby come back i miss u 8'''''(

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PS Happy Birthday aeirol! I know this is belated but I hope it was good all the same!

Something I wrote in my Imaginative Writing class that I actually kinda liked? And the professor liked it too so that always gives me confidence. PS this is not from my perspective, in case there are any concerns:

( Swingset )



If you have tips/thoughts/questions, hit me! I'll try to respond with something halfway intelligent!

Anxiety. I hate to say this, but I'm breaking up with you. This is the second day in a row you've kept me in bed until much later than I'd wanted to be. It's sweet, really, but I have far too much to do to only just be getting in the shower at 3:00 in the afternoon. Laying in bed with you, thinking about everything I should be doing, is just not something I want from our relationship.

Don't blame yourself. It's not you, it's me. We are just two very different people.

But honestly, pack your things. I'm going to enjoy this year.

I didn't realize until after Imaginative Writing today that I get panic attacks when I speak up in a classroom setting. That explains the rapid heartbeat, paranoia, difficulty speaking and the helpless shaking. To think, I'd always chalked it up to regular nerves! The more you know.

So, the 10th of September is upon us, and once again my 10th of Awesome is sadly scraping the end of the day. HOWEVER I love the things I am about to post, so it's okay.

The Cat Piano is a short animated piece by The People's Republic of Animation. I love this animation, and when in doubt I will have it playing almost constantly. The narration and the animation and the direction are all very well done, and it's just...very solid to me. It's free, and definitely worth a watch.

Next is Electric Car by a band called They Might Be Giants. They Might Be Giants is making an album-dvd release geared towards children called Here Comes Science. I will admit, when I see computer animation, this is the type I'm really attracted to: lots of tactile layers and moving puppets and cute things. It's an incredibly addictive and catchy song, and the animation is just adorable. And, as lame as it might sound, it actually kinda gives me hope for the future, to know some kids out there will grow up loving these kinds of songs.

And finally, I would like for everyone to watch Sarah Haskins. Sarah Haskins has a segment called Target Women, where she looks at trends in the media(specifically commercials) and how it's geared at women, and the problems that come from it. She is hilarious and you won't be able to help but dwell on what she says. She is my favorite feminist comedian.

I hope you guys enjoy, as I find these all awesome.

I have missed my livejournal, and posting within my livejournal. But I have nothing really to post about, except a failed stuffed animal pillow that has been 95% finished for three days now, but I can't bring myself to finish because it looks so stupid. What to do?

Whip out a meme, of course:

This is when you get to ask me anything. I mean anything, this time -- fandom things, real life things, things you think you should know, things you think I should have told you a long time ago. Anonymous posting is completely allowed. This post is unlocked, so anything that is too personal will not be answered.

I doubt there will be much that I will refuse to answer, but I do reserve the right to respond in a stupid manner for 99% of all responses.

Wow has time gone by. I'm currently in training to be a Resident Advisor, and the schedule they keep us at is very brutal. Luckily for me I have really awesome people in my life who are doing super nice things for me. For example!

squidattack did this awesome watercolor drawing for me that I fully intend to frame and hang on a wall someday. I love it so so much.
( I stole it before she could scan it )

Then spiderstars made me two icons that are so amazing. The only thing that makes it better is that they're icons of things she's drawn for ME. Plus she's working on an ass-kicking Ryxen story that is going to be amazing when finished.

Then my BF drew me something awesome too
( 8) )

I am so lucky to have awesome people in my life. Awesome people who flatter me and my vanity by drawing purdy pictures of me. My day is so much better!

I pimp Pushing Daisies and Being Human as awesome TV shows for the tenth of awesome. Reasons and more words will come later when I have time!

Edit: I have a little time! And thus, pimping.

Pushing Daisies



( Thoughts and Links here! )


Being Human



( This Will Be Edited Laterrr )

I...guess I have a boyfriend now? l-lolz

Edit: Oh my god you guys I am so embarrassed. DID EVERYBODY KNOW MY OWN FEELINGS BUT MEEE???

This past week has been awesome. Drove up to BG, listened to Art Spiegelman talk about comics with Eric and Jessi, proceeded to scare Jory and Geneva away, worked making a comic for the library, read Swallow Me Whole by Nate Powell, spent more time with Eric and Jessi, planned stuff for comic club this year, had a Fantasia viewing with Eric/Jessi/Geneva/Jory, coffee (by which I mean hot chocolate) with Catey and then the drive back. I was all nerves on the way up, but on the way back the drive was actually pretty peaceful.

It's rained all day today, which meant I got a day off from work. So I spent my time buying comics online and shopping for a dress for my cousin's wedding. Just as I was starting to lose heart and be all "BWLAHHHG I AM FAT AND HAVE WEIRD LUMPS NOTHING WILL LOOK GOOD ON MEEEE" I found two adorable dresses at American Eagle that I proceeded to buy. ALWAYS IN THE NICK OF TIME, AMERICAN EAGLE! Classy.

So...yes! I'm quite happy as of right now :)

Today I have a dentist's appointment, work, and then I'm driving up to Bowling Green for the week. It looks to be a lot of fun, just so long as I don't crash and die on the drive up there! First time driving that long a distance :I

See everyone on the flipside!

Today I've decided to share some artists who I find particularly amazing. I love their work and when I see that they've posted something new it's always really inspiring and daunting at the same time, because they're so good.

( Clio Chiang )

( Vera Brosgol )

( Jen Wang )

Also, check out the sketchblog they did along with Bill Mudron, Erika Moen and Dylan Meconis (who are also awesome)!

Hey, buddies of mine who read this journal! I had an idea while I was showering that I think would be pretty awesome.

I like to find out about cool things, and I can only assume the same is true for other people. I know I'm often unaware of awesome things that everyone else loves (especially internet things), and stuff I immediately think of when I think of "awesome" other people might not know about. SO! My idea is this:

The 10th of every month being an awesome pimp day.

What does that mean? It means that on the 10th you make a livejournal post dedicated to something you find awesome and want other people to be aware of. It doesn't matter what it is. It could be an artist, or a comic, or a book, or some music, or something cute you saw. Anything is game, so long as you find it pretty darn spiffy!

It is about giving! Giving, and receiving, and above all else sharing things that are cool. What more could people want?

So! Is anyone interested?

I have a meme. Startling, I know. Taken from aeirol:

You shout 'WORDS!' at me, then I reply with five words that I think are related to you somehow. You then have to post those words and an explanation of why I might have said them about you.

( my words here )

I also spent more time than I should revamping the format of my memories, so while it is not complete it is far more visually appealing and organized. Yay!

Oh my god you guys

I can't even



Why is no one reading One Piece it is like the bestest thing ever I swear to god




( click for one of the most amazing sights you'll see in illustrated fiction omg omg omg )



You can find it all online for free at: http://www.onemanga.com/One_Piece/ So there is no excuse. You won't be sad you did I promise you!

Something I did last summer and appear to be doing this summer is reading like a fiend. Okay, perhaps that is a lie as I'm sure others have been reading far more than I have, BUT. With my lifeguarding job I'm typically given ample time to read, something which I want to encourage. Maybe it's to brag, maybe it's for my own self satisfaction, but here's a list of books I will have read by Summer 2009.

( click if you're interested! )


If you want my opinion on anything I've read, or if you want to leave suggestions, feel free to comment! I make no promise of reading what you suggest, but I'll do what I can. Yay books!