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2016 Art Goals

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So, I normally don't do New Years resolutions, but I do like to make goals for myself, so considering it's a new calendar year it's as good a time as any to get my goals down in a tangible form.  So here goes.

Finish and upload artwork.

I have a horrible habit of not finishing anything when it comes to personal artwork, or any personal work for that matter.  I don't think even any of my cosplays I ever made for myself were actually finished.  This has been something I have struggled with my whole life, even as a kid, I never finished anything, and the memories of those unfinished projects still kind of haunt me today.  So, as a goal for myself, I'm going to finish one piece of artwork a week, even if it's just in pencil, and submit it here.  I've been thinking maybe I should start a Facebook page for my drawings or something, but I really don't like the format for art, so I think I'll just be posting here. Probably on Sundays. 

Write/Edit my novel.
Writing makes me really happy.  I can't really explain it, but I get this weird high from it, almost to the point that I can't do it everyday or I lay awake at night thinking about it don't get enough sleep.  And I love my sleep.  But I do want to write at least two days a week.  I would ideally like to finish editing my novel by the summer and maybe even post some chapters and get feedback.  But that is super scary at this point, so we'll just stick with writing two days a week for now.  

Continue downsizing my shite. 
Ok, so not really art related, but I have been downsizing my stuff for the last few months, and it really helps contribute to my overall motivation to be creative, so that's a plus.  I've gotten rid of tons of clothes, and I also have lots more as well as art books and costumes I want to sell at very reasonable prices.  I'll be adding that kind of stuff in the following journal if anyone is interested. 
COSPLAY and RANDOM STUFF SALE!!!Ok everyone, I'm resurrecting this journal because these cosplays NEED TO GO! I also have a bunch of other random things I've made/aquired over the years that need to go as well.
 
I WILL ACCEPT YOUR BEST OFFERS ON THESE COSPLAYS. The shipping prices are set, but please feel free to haggle away.
PAYPAL ONLY, PLEASE. 
Ayame Sohma
GIVE ME YOUR OFFERS plus $10 shipping to canada, $14 US. 

jacket is made from a silk cotton blend and the lower part is lined with Chinese brocade. the wig is not included.
Esper Terra
OFFERS OPEN plus $12 shipping to Canada, $16 to US

Wig is included but in may need some work.
Shoe's are not included.
Amano Cecil
OFFERS OPEN plus shipping

Half Skirt Thing $20 plus shipping

Put any questions and offers in the comments. I'll be adding more stuff, so stayed tuned.
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Hey all, I'm super excited, you guys!!  I finished something! A novel draft even!  I am a terrible procrastinator and can be very lazy so the fact that I wrote 50,000 words in 24 days is a big accomplishment for me. You have no idea.
Even though this draft is a hot mess, I am very excited to edit and polish it up because I actually really like it.  Who knows, maybe if anyone is interested I'll post some chapters.   And illustrated character profiles because I love doing those :D
Welp, time to get on with the house cleaning and baking that I have been neglecting all month.  
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NaNoWriMo

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Hey guys, I'm writing a novel!  It's pretty darn exciting!!  Not the novel (that's for readers to decide, hopefully someday) but the fact that I'm writing one!
It's probably a hot mess right now, and I can't go back and edit it till I get to 50,000 words by the end of the month, so yay! But it's all about fantasy, earthy stuff, and some of my characters that I have created costumes for even make an appearance.  It's nice to finally meet them.

Yup, that's it for now.  Bye :)  
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Hey DA world, how's it going?  
So things seem to have changed a lot since I've really frequented this place and it makes me feel kinda old.  But I've been prioritizing getting back into visual arts so I'll hopefully be submitting stuff again.  I've been watching lots of YouTube videos and tutorials and generally getting inspired to draw and paint again.  
I had a big wedding dress commission this summer and it really made think that, all though it was a wonderful experience, and I had a blast doing it, I'm just not set up to do big scale sewing projects anymore.  My poor dog was banned from the house most of the summer so she wouldn't get the dress dirty, and my kids had to keep away from my work zone.  Which is hard to do when it's in the living room.  So long story short, I need to make things, but I'm trying to keep it to the 2D kind now, and working on my drawing style and techniques.  I'm also trying to do creative things every day, like at least a bit of sketching and a bit of writing.  So I may end up using this platform for some writing bits as well.  
I don't know if any of my watchers are still out there, so I feel like I'm kinda just doing this for myself.  I feel I'm at that point in my life where comments and faves aren't the end all and be all of putting art online, but if anyone is out there, I'm always open to discussion.  
 This place is a great source of inspiration for me, so I'll be lurking about more often me thinks.
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I got Tagged!

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I never get tagged in stuff, so I thought, what the hay, lets do this!
Plus I need a new journal entry and I have totally been absent from DA lately but I am coming to terms with that.

So here goes.

Tagged by :iconartemis01nenefan:

RULES:
  1. You must posts these rules. 
   2. Each person has to share 10 things about them 
   3. Answer the 10 questions asked to you and invent 10 questions the people you tag will have to answer 
   4. Choose 10 people and put their icons on your journal 
   5. Go to their page to inform them they are tagged 
   6. Not something like " you are tagged if you read that" 
   7. You have to legitimately tag 10 people 
   8. No tag-backs 
   9. You can't say that you don't do tags.
   10. YOU MUST MAKE A JOURNAL ENTRY. NO COMMENTS. Unless you're commenting about the actual entry 

My ten things:

Bullet; Green 1.  I always say I'm a crappy cook and hate cooking, but in reality and really enjoy being able to feed my family and make them food they enjoy.  I may not enjoy everything that is involved in cooking, but it makes me happy to see my family eat good, healthy meals that I have taken the time and effort to make. 

Bullet; Green 2.  I am lazy.  I hate being lazy and it's something I struggle with everyday.  It's mostly a habit that I am trying to break.  I have to constantly urge myself to get up and get things done.  Once I get going it's a lot easier to keep it up, but it's hard not to get detracted and end up sitting around wasting time pretending I am "tired".  I'm also a lot happier when I accomplish things and keep myself busy throughout the day and stop making excuses for myself as to why I didn't get what I  wanted to get done that day.  

Bullet; Green 3. I've always wanted very long hair, but my hair likes to break off just below my shoulders.  I've stopped using chemical shampoos and conditioners for a while now, but I think I'm going to start taking silica supplements to see if that helps with the breaking.  Apparently almond oil is good for that too so I've started to put that on the ends of my hair. We'll see how it goes.  

Bullet; Green 4.  I would love to live in a self-sustaining house one day.  preferably  one that resembles a hobbit hole.  But right now I am very thankful for where I live.  I  have a wood stove for heat, so my husband and I spend lots of time finding wood, chopping, and stacking it.  Saves us lots of money.  We also get our water from a creek up the hill, so no pump required.  When our power goes off, we can still cook, heat water and have a warm house.  Just have to do something about the fridge.  I would love to get some solar panels or something for back up.   

Bullet; Green 5. I love conspiracy theories and stories of alternate history.  Stuff like Atlantis, or aliens building the pyramids.  I don't believe them all to be true, but there are many that I want to be true, and some that make a lot of sense.  I like to be open minded about things that we don't yet understand.   

Bullet; Green 6.  I love watching cartoons and other childrens media with my kids.  I can't wait as they get older and I can read them Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, and when they can watch Doctor Who with me.  I just love geeking out with my girls :) 

Bullet; Green 7.  I hate wearing makeup.  I love the way it looks on me, and I like the look it gives in photos, and I love what I can do with brightly coloured eyeshadows and such, but I just can't stand wearing the stuff.  For one, I can't stand the smell, but mostly I just hate the feeling.  I usually use only mineral make ups when I do wear it, but even then I just want to take it off the first chance I get. 

Bullet; Green 8.   I love trees.  I just think they are the most amazing thing on the planet.  I mean, just think about them for a minute, they are seriously the best thing ever.   

Bullet; Green 9. I feel very awkward and anxious is social situations.  I'm okay with large crowds and performing and stuff, but please don't invite me to a party where I have to mingle.  I'd rather fight a dragon, thanks.

Bullet; Green 10. I really wish I had more friends who I could regularly hang out with and watch Doctor Who with, or other geeky things.  All my geeky friends live far away, and skype just doesn't cut it.  My husband is very picky about his geeky habits, and I just love pretty much anything. 


Artemis' Questions for Me:

1. Would you rather have an infinite supply of money or be able to teleport?  Teleport all the way.  

2. What would you do if you suddenly developed werewolf powers?  Wish it was werefairy or werelf instead.  

3. Have you ever wanted to be an inventor?  When I was a kid.  But I had no idea what I wanted to invent. 

4. Do you iron your clothes?  Only when I'm sewing.  Or if it's a costume I'm wearing for a shoot.  

5. What is your least favorite breakfast cereal?  Most of them.  

6. What would you do if you found a tiny door in your house that led to a parallel opposing dimension (like Coraline)?  Make sure my kids had adequate child care and then go exploring!
 

7. Did you ever like dolls? (or "action figures" if your masculinity is wounded)  Not really.  My sister and I used to use our barbies for either the bad guys to our ponies or we'd play French Revolution with them.  
8. Tile, carpet or wood?  Wood.  It's warm, easy to clean and Lego doesn't get lost in it.  
9. Do you like gardening?  Love it.  I've expanded my garden this year and am very happy with my crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and beans.  The deer just ate my broccoli last night, the bastards, but at least they didn't get the basil!  I would love some day to grow all my produce.  I am canning some of my tomatoes right now, in fact.   

10. What was the worst haircut you've ever gotten?  I honestly can't remember.  But my 5 year old gave my 3 year old the BEST haircut ever just a few weeks ago.  Now she looks like the little imp that she is :)

My Questions for you all:

1.  Do you believe in the supernatural?
2.  What animals do you have, or if none, what would you like to have?
3.  Where is the best place you have traveled to?
4.  What is your favourite genre and why?  
5.  Would you rather live 1000 years in the past, or 1000 years in the future?
6.  Which is your favourite Doctor?  If you haven't watched Doctor Who, why not?
7.  If you had to wear a costume (only one) for the rest of the your life, what would that costume be and why?
8.  What is your favourite plant?
9.  Do you believe Capitalism is a sustainable model for a society?
10.  Do you believe in alternate realities?

And because I really need to get a snack, I tag the latest 10 of my followers:

:iconmommajackierox: :icongoraell: :icondevanta: :iconseconddayofsilence: :iconwontonaxel: :iconmiriabella: :iconkasuteh: :iconmizuki-chu: :iconneverleavemee: :icondaughteroflaurelin:

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