メイの旅

Goodbye GJ??

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:08:48 GMT

Apparently I haven't been keeping up on my GJ news... Apparently GJ is closing is that correct? Or just the implications since their service has been horrible (based on reading popular opinions)?

If that's true, then before this finally dies... I'LL STILL BE AVAILABLE AT watashi_wa_mae@LJ!!!!! D: Don't forget me! *cries*

Update resolution to keep! 8D lol?

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:16:50 GMT

Cross-posted from my DA journal... Since I have nothing important to say otherwise. OTL;;;

100 DA Questions + Snow Day = WIN
February 1st

Snatched from Raimyu
100 Questions for a deviantARTIST

01.] What is your pen name?
Mae

02.] What made you choose this name?
First, its my middle name. Second, while living in Japan they couldn't pronounce my first name "Elizabeth" very easily (it became "Erizabesu"). So I asked people to call me by my middle name which has stuck with me ever since.

03.] Do you use PC or Mac?
Currently a Thinkpad that I got for free from my school to use, but I'll hopefully be getting my friends Macbook this spring.

04.] What programs do you use most often?
I used Photoshop 7.0 for a long time but recently I got CS3 that I now use.

05.] Do you use mouse, or tablet?
Tablet! I used to use the little red button on my laptop but I don't touch it anymore for art XD;; Mouse has never worked for me orzlll

06.] What color or color combinations do you find yourself using most often?
For my OC Mae's clothing its black and white outfits but I don't really have a color combination I use. I just go with what I think would look best XD;;

07.] What part of a picture do you put most effort into?
The face/hair, although I still suck horribly at it.

08.] How long does it take you do draw a picture?
Little sketches can be in a few minutes but bigger pictures can take hours, days or even weeks to finish. Depends on how much time I have to spend on art.

09.] Do you keep your rough drafts?
Yes.

10.] What font do you use most often?
Arial! I can't stand Times New Roman! Darn classes that make that the required text...

11.] When you scan your image, what DPI do you use?
Its default is set at 200.

12.] Do you do anything else when you're drawing?
Eat, surf the internet, drink, pretend I'm studying, go to the bathroom and some times take the dog outside.

13.] Approximately how many pictures do you draw in a month?
That all depends on how much free time I have or how much time I procrastinate other work. I attend University full time and work full time so it always changes. Not to mention it depends on my inspiration...

14.] What kind of paper do you draw your pictures on?
Printer paper! w00t

15.] What kind of paper do you use for rough sketches and drafts?
Printer paper again! 8D

16.] How long does it take you to ink something?
Depends on how detailed the picture is, how picky I am about the lineart for the picture and if my computer keeps freezing. lol

17.] Do you do comics, or fan comics?
Yes I do comics and fan comics.

18.] Do you like comics? Are they fun to make?
I love comics! And they are sometimes fun to make and sometimes a pain in my butt after a while XD;;

19.] Have you ever submitted anything to a magazine?
I don't think so? I don't read magazines often.

20.] Did it get published?
Can't publish something you don't send!

21.] Who are your favorite artists?
ATWOEJGH! I have so many! Koge Donbo, CLAMP, You Shiina, Mattcha, IKR, Kunisaki, Apricot8585, Dorset, Kaze-Hime, Messa, Demitasse-Lover, Alieze, RHU and so many others!! *'SPLODZ*

22.] Do you like anime/manga? If so, what are your favorite series?
OMGADDICTIONPLZ. I love "Mekakushi no Kuni" ("Land of the Blindfolded" in English), "Fruits Basket", "Kino no Tabi" ("Kino's Journey" in English), "The Third ~Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo~" probably the best! But I love so many I have a hard time just listing a few *w*

23.] Do you like cartoons/comics? If so, what are your favorite series?
I like American cartoons and comics too! Usually the comics I read are in the Sunday newspaper and the cartoons are whatever catches my eye when I'm channel surfing (which isn't very often anymore)...

24.] Any artists that you wish you could draw like?
There are so many I wish I could draw like! Every time I think about it I hide in the corner of my room and cry...

25.] Do you read a lot of books?
I read books but not necessarily a lot, unless you count manga XDD;;

26.] Did you ever buy a book to inspire or teach you to draw?
All the manga I read is visually teaching and inspiring to me. When I read/buy manga its the art that first catches my attention and then its the story/plot.

27.] Any video games you enjoy?
I like fighter games best! I'm a button masher but I'm good at it. Its like a subconscious talent with fighter games though XD;;

28.] Any favorite characters from video games?
Not any real favorites I guess. Its usually the female that looks cool and has good fighting skills that I choose.

29.] Do you have a favorite writer?
Yup! I love Jack London, Keiichi Sigsawa, ~TigerZahn's writing and many others!

30.] Any books you really enjoy?
"Kino no Tabi" is a great novel, shame they're taking so freakin' long with releasing it in English. I'm also hoping to find some translations of his other stories like "Alison" as well as "The Third ~Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo~" by Ryou Hoshino!

31.] Do you draw fanart?
Of course! Its my way of trying to give back to the artists that inspire me!

32.] Do you listen to music while you draw?
Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't.

33.] Any recommended songs?
Try some of these Romanian artists: Voltaj ("Pata Pe Tine", "Si ce?"), Morandi ("Angels") and Activ ("Visez", "Zile cu Tine")! They have some amazing music videos you can view on YouTube!

34.] Any other art websites that you really enjoy?
Tokyopop.com but not so much anymore... I don't know alot of other art website >>;;

35.] Are there any websites that you go to everyday?
Deviantart (I refresh every minute), Facebook NOT Myspace (lol), Gaia (look up "watashi_wa_mae"!) and that's about it...

36.] What is your dream website like?
What? I have websites that are old but I don't wanna go through all that HTML coding again D: I think I'm good for now, I'll worry about a proper art website when I actually get GOOD at art lol

37.] Do you like your own art?
Sometimes. Usually I'm in love with a picture I do and then when I see other people's art I look at it and then I hate it OTL;;;

38.] What do you enjoy watching on television?
Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International! OMG They're in Romania next week *seizures* I also like to watch a lot of Animal Planet (Meerkat Manor lol), Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Weather Channel, Military Channel (AS 50 Sniper Rifle squee) and of course Comedy Central... When I feel like it I watch Heroes and House but not religiously. I don't get to watch TV often.

39.] Favorite celebrity?
None. I'm not good when it comes to celebrities.

40.] Favorite colors?
White! STFU IT IS SO A COLOR.

41.] Favorite food?
SUGAR (ice cream, candy etc.), meat (steak, porkchops, chicken etc.), starchy foods (noodles, bread, rice etc.), fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries etc.) and lots of other foods! Although I'm a very picky eater D:

42.] Favorite drink?
Milk, juice, ramune, cocoa and water. Sometimes the occasional shouchu/sake or pop.

43.] Do you like to go shopping? If yes, where? And for what?
I LOVE SHOPPING! Shame I don't have the money to do it often OTL;;; I like to go where ever I'll find something I like lol It depends on what I'm in the mood for. If anything I shop here on DA the most for commissions *w* lol

44.] Can you cook?
Of course! I was named the BBQueen when I was living in Japan! No one messes with me when it comes to BBQ! I'm also good at baking I think XD;; If it involves sugar I can probably make it lol

45.] Any devices you use often for email? Any electronic pets?
I text on my cellphone alot. I'll be getting a new one next month too *w* I have an iDog that plugs into my iPod and dances to my music? XD;;

46.] Are you tech-savvy?
Yeah. Not to the level of a geek or anything but I'm the one my Dad comes to for help with the computer. And he's the one that built it. XD

47.] Do you want to become a professional artist?
I'd like to but its not my dream. Why? Because then it becomes work and work isn't always fun. I'm also not very good at it and can't do it whenever I want. It comes and goes since I don't have the time to devote to practicing between University and my job.

48.] Are there any other jobs you're interested in?
I don't have a dream job. I just have a basic idea of what I want to be able to do. I want to be able to travel between America and Japan for sure. Maybe countries in Europe like Romania, Ireland or Germany too. I want to be able to travel to places I want to see since I love to learn new cultures and languages.

49.] Any other hobbies or skills besides drawing?
I'm pretty good at Archery and Precision Shooting which deal a lot with accuracy. I guess you could consider my wanting to help the people around me as a skill. But that usually is a down side too since I put others before myself XD;;

50.] Do you like to watch movies?
Depends on the movie! I don't like scary or super-sappy movies. I prefer comedies and action! With the occasional animation thrown in there too ;D

51.] What's your favorite movie?
Hmm... I'm not really sure? I love all of Mel Brook's movies though! And of course Miyazaki's movies! Aeonflux (live action), Underworld and Final Fantasy: Spirits Within (hated the ending though) are some of my top choices probably...

52.] Have you ever entered an art contest, here at DeviantART or otherwise?
Yes I have! I entered Apricot8585's contest! Although I didn't win she did include my simple drawing in her huge collage! She put so much detail and work into my humble picture I did for her that it was like I still won~

53.] When did you start drawing seriously?
Have I ever drawn seriously? I draw for fun and relaxation. True, I do end up with pictures that frustrate me but its all for fun in the end. So I have yet to start drawing seriously (since my art still sucks lol)

54.] Do you use references? If so, for what?
I use references sometimes. Usually for poses, color styles, inspiration (lol) and character details.

55.] Are you a subscriber? If so, are you a beta-tester?
BETA-TESTER ALL THE WAY BABY! I will never go back to the non-subscription format. I'd rather shoot myself.

56.] Do you have a lot of net friends?
Of course! There's nothing against internet friends! They're just as friendly and helpful as a person right next to me! I have to admit though, I have more internet friends then real life ones XD;; I'm really very shy, hyper and seclusive in real life.

57.] Do you have a lot of friends that also draw?
Yup! Check them at out our Artists' Circle ~Sweet-n-Spicy-Tea!

58.] What time of the day do you usually go online?
As soon as I wake up. Sometimes I wait until after I take the dog out lol XD;;

59.] Do you like to go to chat rooms?
I don't go in chat rooms often if at all. I usually get distracted and miss a lot of conversations when I get back OTL;;;

60.] Do you have your own computer?
Yup! And it was a free* Thinkpad! Because all students get one from my University! Normal majors get a Thinkpad and Art Majors get a Macbook to use (sadly we don't get to choose the one we want). But its "free*" because its included in our tuition, which isn't much compared to many other Universities here like U of M or Michigan State... Students get to keep their laptop as long as they're a full time student (minimum 12 credits) and after 2 years they get a new laptop from the school. At that time the student has the option to buy their old laptop as well from the University for a discounted fee, usually 1/2 the normal price. I'm hoping to get one of the Macbooks this spring from my friend when she gets her new one from the school. I'm told their the best choice for art... Why did I write such a long response? >>;;

61.] What would you say to the person that you admire?
What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Its my "celebrity" question lol

62.] Does your mind wander when you draw?
PFFT! My mind is always wandering! XDDD

63.] Have you drawn poorly because you think too much?
I draw poorly no matter how much or little I think.

64.] Do you have any friends who are professional artists?
I have some that are and some that WILL be too! You just wait World! *mattcha is coming! ;3

65.] Where do you often hang out?
My room. Its my hiding place and with this bitter cold weather I don't want to leave my heater XD;;

66.] Are there any popular artists that you don't like much? (no need to name names if you don't want to)
There are some artists that I don't like their style very much but its art non-the-less and they still deserve credit for their efforts.

67.] Are there any situations in which you really don't like being a DeviantARTIST?
Y-Yeah there are... My personal drawing style is strongly influenced by anime/manga (whether its Japanese, Chinese or else where). To me its very eye catching and it makes me smile. And you should never regret something that once made you smile. So when people who don't understand the style and end up stereotyping my art its very unsettling. Like at work I did characters of my co-workers and many said comments that could've been taken to be very rude and shallow. Its why I don't like to show my art to many people, but DA allows me to show it to a larger range of people who might actually understand and appreciate it. No matter how crappy it is XD;;

68.] How about situations that make you love it?
Checking my messages and seeing people comment or fave my artwork. That is one of the most rewarding feelings!

69.] What's the one thing that makes you grateful that the internet exists?
To be able to meet a larger range of people from all around the world! I can see different art styles from down the street to across the globe! So much art that inspires me! Without it I might just die. I've met so many wonderful people through the internet as well! Without them I'm not sure what kind of person I'd be today! I LOVE YOU GUYS! *huggles*

70.] Is there anything out there that makes you wish the internet didn't exist?
Online solicitors. They need to meet a long and painful end. Oh and spam. They can join the solicitors as well.

71.] What's your first Deviation?
Haha! Its a drawing I did my freshman year of University (I'm currently in my 4th) of myself listening to my headphones laying on the bed. Its just a head shot but I tried to put a lot of detail into the face and hair.

72.] Any art you did prior to that?
I've done a lot of art before that. But that was my first time posting anything on the net.

73.] Has your style changed a lot since joining DeviantART?
I would think so? I mean I don't have my own style in the first place. I'm constantly merging inspiration from artists I admire into how I draw. But I hope someday I can find my own style...

74.] If it has changed, it what ways?
Probably in my poses (they used to be boring and typical), hair, eyes, and general attention to details in clothing and such.

75.] Have you experienced artist's block before?
Who hasn't? D:

76.] If so, how do you usually get out of it?
Sometimes I just wait it out a bit, sometimes music, other times I just go to class. Come on you know class is so boring you find your art block gone instantly! XD;;

77.] What do you do when you can't get out of it?
If its not back in 5 minutes... Wait longer.

78.] Any Deviants that have influenced you a lot?
EVERYONE! Seriously I mean it! Just take a look at my favorites! So many that just trying to pick one makes my brain explode! lol I get influence both consciously and subconsciously so even I don't know every single person that's obviously left a mark in my art...

79.] What made you want to start drawing?
When I was in my 3rd grade art class I had many classmates comment me on how good my art was. At that point that's when I found a subject to strive for top position in. I wasn't good at other subjects so I always had fun and hopes for my art. Looking back there is no absolute "good" art. Everything is "good" art! You just have to look for it sometimes.

80.] What made you want to join DeviantART?
Actually... I can't remember at all. It was a long time ago. Maybe a roommate/friend told me to join and I did. It ended up sitting dead for about a year or so until I actually started to post art on it lol

81.] Has anything ever made you want to quit DevianART?
Drama. If I wanted drama I'd go to Myspace or out into the real world. That and the fight over what's considered "art". Sometimes I wonder about the DA moderators too.

82.] What do you think about netiquette?
"Netiquette"? *Google/Wiki* Ah... That. Its funny to type "l33t" to my friends but when you're talking to someone you haven't met face-to-face its polite to assume that you should use proper grammar and spelling. Then again I'm not perfect either. Specially when I've eaten a lot of sugar and I've seen a picture of smexy half-nekkid menz. LOL

83.] Have you ever been spammed or trolled?
Yeah I have. Its really annoying and stupid. I wonder if some self-conscious teenager is behind it trying to make their friends laugh. I'll remember them when we get to the gates of heaven. I have connections with some higher-ups. ;D

84.] Ever thought about quitting art all together?
NO WAY IN HELL. It's like trying to quit breathing.

85.] If so, why?
Not happening.

86.] Do you upload high quality versions of your Deviations, or do you prefer to upload a lower quality?
I upload high quality because if I lose the original (heaven forbid my computer explodes) I have a good version on the internet to re-save and not cry about. I'm paranoid of losing all my stuff...

87.] Do you have custom CSS? If so, did you make it yourself?
I have custom CSS for my journal but I did not make it myself. Credit to the original coder is at the bottom. I did edit the background and some of the features slightly from the original though.

88.] Do you have good vision?
Does the fact that I have glasses and contacts mean no? Because I'm pretty good when it comes to accuracy sports. ;D

89.] If you can get anyone's autograph, whose would you get?
OMG JESUS. Seriously, Jesus. In this time period? No idea. I've got my Ghost Hunter's, =Kaze-Hime's and *messa's signatures already so I'm good there lol And signatures aren't nearly as cool as funny memories.

90.] What would you say to that person when he or she gives you an autograph?
"What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?"

91.] Do you like to draw on Oekaki BBS?
I've tried only once. It was hard and I had to use a mouse so it wasn't my best. Once I get some courage I'd like to give PaintChat a try ;D

92.] Do you have a job?
Yes. I'm a cashier at a grocery store and I've been once since I turned 16 years old. I've been at this store for almost a year now.

93.] Did you take art in school? If so, did you do well? Are you still taking it?
I took a few art classes. I was going to double minor in Art and English but I decided to drop my art minor since it was too expensive and I don't have the time. I took Black and White Photography and a Visual Structures and Concepts class (visual art basics) and did OK in both. I wasn't the best in my class but I had fun and I didn't fail! XD;;

94.] Have you taken art lessons outside of a school setting?
Nope. Unless you count the tutorials from online? XD;;

95.] Have you ever drawn something just because it was the cool thing to do?
I've never done something because it was cool. I might've been inspired by it thinking it was a good idea and decided to do one myself though! You've gotta give credit where credits due! There are some awesome ideas out there!

96.] What's your favorite phrase/quote?
"Everything happens for a reason." - EMQ (me)

97.] Do you present yourself differently online than you do in your real life?
As I said in an earlier question I'm very hyper and shy in real life. I also switch from mature to crazy in .0003 seconds flat. Although I'm crazy 99% of the time. Online I'm still as polite as I am in real life but I seem to be a little bit more open then in real life I think? Not sure to tell you the truth. XD;;

98.] What's your goal now?
Continue through each day with a true heart-felt smile.

99.] What do you have to say to yourself?
SMILE!

100.] Lastly, what do you have to say to everyone who read this?
SMILE! You know you wanna~ ;D

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That was longer then I thought it would be! A lot of interesting questions in there too XD Onto some other news yesterday was a snow day at my University *w* I was so happy~ We didn't get a lot of snowfall but we did have blizzards all around up here (although not where I am *sigh*) which caused alot of the heavy snowfall to create high drifts and little to no visibility. So school was cancelled~ But not the night classes XD;; Good thing my "night class" wasn't yesterday but today instead! *phew*

Other then that not much else to say except for this...
SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!
Its my battle cry. Fear it.

Winter '09 Classes + OC Interview + FTW Weather + Parents
January 21

Well its the start of my 2nd week of school! Here's the rundown of my classes thus far...

EN311Z - World Literature: China
My teacher is Chinese and is one of the coolest reading Professors I've had! Well, tied with my crazy awesome Mythology Professor that I had to make the "Homer ~~Simpson~~" cake for class. XD She's fairly relaxed and really quite funny! I look forward to reading the books now and discussing stuff :3 Gotta keep up to date on my reading journals though *headdesk*

EN300 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Teacher is another relaxed Professor with a witty attitude! I'll have to write 2 "novels" this semester (at least 8 pages I think she said?) And one of the ones I plan on writing is what influenced THIS picture! Yes, Mattcha I have a real kick now to write that story for you~

HS363 - Canadian History and Culture
Oh man this teacher is funny! The way he talks almost keeps you engaged to just to figure out why it has him talking like he does XD;; We had a "quiz" on what our basic knowledge of Canada was... No one passed. Although quite a few of the questions were kinda funny like "What percentage of the NHL (Hockey ~~to you non-cool peoplez~~) is Canadian?" XDDD I got quite a few correct but still a failing grade OTL But I'm kinda excited about learning about our "neighbor to the North" lol

HP205 - Beginner's Archery
OMFG This will be a long rambling of pure 100% LOVE... I LOVE MY ARCHERY CLASS OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! My Teacher (his article is on the right side, look at those records!) is from Australia and his daughter is on the Australian OLYMPIC Archery Team!!!! He's a Master Coach and is good friends with some of the the World's greatest archers! I sat stunned in class. I swear to God there was some crazy aura around him and I felt that I wasn't worthy to be in his presence. orzlll It was so amazing to realize that I was in a class taught by such an amazing archer. His way of teaching class was really fun and funny! He said he wasn't going to be showing us how to do archery but how to TEACH it! And by teaching others you'll find yourself retaining more information and developing more yourself. By the end of this beginner's class I'll be able to temporarily teach archery, and if I continue with the intermediate class this fall I'll be able to be a full-fledged archery coach (not to his degree though lol) Because as part of the course we're going to be certified as coaches. That'll be freakin' SWEET! *spazz* But enough of my fangirling LAWL I've just recieved a swift kick to do more archery...

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Rules
1. Choose a few of your own characters.
2. Make them answer the following questions.
3. Then tag three people.
4. Feel free to go ahead and add some questions yourself!!

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Mae: OC
Kiyoshi: OC
Jun: My real life dog and gijinka (human) OC
FOR REFERENCES ON WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE JUST TAKE A GLANCE AT MY DeviantART GALLERY! They're freakin' everywhere LOL ;D

A. Are you a boy or a girl?
Mae: Female body kthnx
Kiyoshi: I'm a guy.
Jun: Neutered. D:

B. How old are you?
Mae: 21 physically, mentally 8 going on 4 lol
Kiyoshi: 22 years old.
Jun: Personality sets me around 19...

C. YOU WANT A HUG??
Mae: U-Um who are you though?
Kiyoshi: If you touch her you're dead. *smile 'o doom*
Jun: *glomps Mae* I'm good thanks.

D. You got any bad habits?
Mae: P-Probably my shyness...
Kiyoshi: I have habits but they aren't bad...
Jun: I'm perfect, got a problem with that? *Mae and Kiyoshi look over doubtfully*

E. Favorite food?
Mae: Sugar! Oh and steak, noodles, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, -- I could go on forever!
Kiyoshi: Whatever Mae cooks because she was well trained by her father.
Jun: Whatever I can find. *bottomless pit stomach*

F. Favorite Ice cream flavor?
Mae: Ice creeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaam... That would have to be Meijer brand Cotton Candy, Japanese soft creamu Sakura, Gellato ramune, Mackinac Island fudge, mint chocolate chip, vanilla, chocolate, cookie dough---!!!
Kiyoshi: Umm we'll just have her list the ones she doesn't like next time. Oh and I like almost everything but right now I could go for vanilla ice cream with some kind of topping.
Jun: Whatever was in that empty container over there. What!? I didn't eat all of it... I did 3 hours ago though.

G. Who's your mate/spouse?
Mae: K-K-Ki-Kiyo-Kyoshi! *faint*
Kiyoshi: *catches* It would be the one who loves me so much she can't say my name without fainting... I hope that's a good thing.
Jun: . . . A poodle? *shrug*

H. You’re a virgin?
Mae: Yes... O\\\\O
Kiyoshi: Isn't that a bit too straightforward of a question? I am but that's a bit rude to ask a lady. *getting ticked*
Jun: Umm---... I feel I should plead the 5th?

I. Killed anyone?
Mae: No! That's wrong! I'm trying to protect people and stop hate!
Kiyoshi: Have you ever seen someone who's made Mae cry? No? Good, there's your answer.
Jun: As much as I hate to say it, same goes for me as Kiyoshi.

J. Hate anyone?
Mae: Like I said! I'm trying to protect people and hate is bad! Although there are people who do make me angry sometimes but I don't hate them...
Kiyoshi: No need to hate someone who'd dead right? Err I mean....
Jun: That one kid who tried to take my food away. But that didn't last long... I didn't hurt him too much! I got the food back after a few shots but its all good now. He's my bud. Yeah that's it *cough*...

K. Any secrets?
Mae: Secrets are meant to be secret~
Kiyoshi: Nothing needs to be kept secret from those who have the right to know. Which does not include you.
Jun: *not listening* What?

L. Favorite season?
Mae: Spring and winter!
Kiyoshi: Spring because it was when I first met Mae, and winter is nice as well.
Jun: Winter's good for snow.

M. Who's your best friend?
Mae: Everyone! Specially Sora, Kiyoshi, Jun, Halyn and everyone in the apartment!
Kiyoshi: Mae and the people in the apartment as well.
Jun: Anyone but the person next to me... *glares at Kiyoshi*

N. Hobbies?
Mae: Oh! I have so many! I like art, writing, games, sports, traditional archery, precision shooting, rock climbing-- there's just so many to list!
Kiyoshi: If I'm having fun then its a hobby.
Jun: Following Mae around...

O. Favorite Drink?
Mae: Milk, juice, shouchu and sometime pop although I don't drink it often.
Kiyoshi: I like orange juice, milk and pop on occasions. But it really depends on what I'm eating with it too.
Jun: Water!

P. When's your birthday?
Mae: December 15th!
Kiyoshi: June 15th which is also Mae's half-birthday.
Jun: March 15th...

Q. What age did you die and why?
Mae: Eh!? D-Die!? But I'm still alive!
Kiyoshi: Tact man. TACT.
Jun: You mean when YOU'LL die right? *punches fists together*

R. Are you nice or mean?
Mae: I try to be nice!
Kiyoshi: Sometimes I wonder if I'm too nice for your own good.
Jun: I pull off the mean nicely, except to you Mae~

S. What's your greatest ambition?
Mae: I wanna be an angel! And protect everyone and and and--
Kiyoshi: Marrying Mae. *Mae passes out*
Jun: I'm just taking what comes my way, right now I'm with a band but I don't wanna make it a job.

T. How many kids do you have?
Mae: KIDS!? 0\\\0;;;
Kiyoshi: Ask after the honeymoon... *Mae faints as he catches her* I love doing that.
Jun: *messing with guitar* None now STFU.

U. What were you known as and who gave you that name?
Mae: I'm Mae because well... I'm Mae!
Kiyoshi: Kiyoshi means "pure" and that's what Mae was dreaming of. Something true and pure, so I came to be.
Jun: It started out as a joke, since Mae's name sounds like the month "May", from a coworker. But when she looked up the name she liked its meaning of "innocent/obedient" although it took her a while before she realized the name was a joke.

V. What do you think of Christmas?
Mae: Its a great holiday! The snow, gift giving and world wide effort at happiness! Also Jesus' birthday!
Kiyoshi: A great chance to snuggle up with a mug of hot-cocoa and Mae.
Jun: Christmas is great for the snow. I like to eat snow.

W. Any tattoos or piercing? If so, what and where are they?
Mae: My ears are pierced and I have a tattoo of wings on my back. Its a reminder of my dream to be an angel and protect everyone in this world.
Kiyoshi: None as of yet, but you never know.
Jun: I have my ears pierced. And Mae's still working on some designs but I'm thinking about getting a couple tattoos too...

X. What would you see is your biggest weakness?
Mae: Everyone's feelings. I always put people before myself and if they're not happy and safe then I'm not happy.
Kiyoshi: Mae. Although its also somewhat of a strength because if you try to harm her you're doomed.
Jun: Mae's more of a weakness to me though! *tries to start an argument with Kiyoshi* She's my owner/sister I'll have you konw!

Y. Do you enjoy dates?
Mae: *\\\\\*
Kiyoshi: I recommend you take that as a yes...
Jun: Mae~ >3>

Z. Most cherished thing you currently own?
Mae: Kiyoshi... and Jun! <3
Kiyoshi: Mae and _{*whisper* this ring */whisper*}...
Jun: Why did you hesitate when it came to my name? =_=;;

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GOOD GRANNY WTF IS UP WITH THIS WEATHER!? Ok I know this happens at one point or another each year but still... Why does it have to be so random and painful D: Right now its -4F outside with a windchill between -25F and -35F... ITS COLD. Its been like this for a few days now and will continue for at least another week. You know its bad when you take the dog outside and he wants back in after 20 seconds, and you're already half-frozen just from taking the TRASH out. I don't wanna even think about what my walk to class will be like this week D: I'm going to have to wear my white ninja-hood to keep my face from freezing. I look crazy stupid but at least I'll be able to breath and I won't catch a cold. I've yet to catch a cold when wearing that silly hat... Thanks Mom.

Well my parents came up to visit this weekend and it was both nice and slightly awkward. I mean, I haven't seen them since they came to visit me at the beginning of December. I didn't see them for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's so when I see them now its kinda weird. At least its not as weird as when I go downstate. Its really weird being in my old house and coming back to visit while feeling out of place. Old memories flood back and you look around and its just not the same. Well Saturday me and my Dad went to Straight Line Archery to practice. The shop was only open 9a-noon (or "midday" as my Archery teacher likes to put it lol) and we had a blast! My Archery teacher works there too and was helping me on my form. After an hour my right shoulder (my draw arm) felt huge! I thought I grew a hump-back from all that shooting XD;; I realized my back would kill me the next day but it would be a pain I could proudly tell people about LOL I shot some pretty good shots and my Dad seemed to have fun too. He was kinda sad that every time he would get ready to shoot my teacher would leave to help a customer in the shop while we were in the range. So I could tell he was doing some lil 8 year old pouting that my teacher was watching me and helping me and that my Dad didn't get a turn. Which I kinda feel bad about now but I teased him and said he'll just have to come back up again soon then! ;D Interestingly today at work my arm didn't hurt! My fingers hurt a little but my shoulder and arm didn't hurt at all! That's when I realized it was probably because I had correct form while shooting! Figures. lol So yay for no back pain! XD;;

Got in a fight with my sis Nicci but I think I can safely put some blame on her PMS and the frigid cold. Its so cold it'll make anyone go crazy. Umm, got my Christmas presents from my family and got to let my Dad and sis Sammi play with my tablet :3 Took a while for my Dad to get the hang of it but Sammi picked it up pretty quickly! XD

Other then that, not much else to say for now... Gotta get to work on my Sweet 'n Spicy Tea comic pages since I got an anonymous tip that I would be next in the manga-tag that's introducing all the member's OCs who live in the ultimate SnST Apartment building! The one of many buildings our young billionaire-OCs own lol XDDD Wish me luck on my crappy manga panel skills!

Hai gaiz! Wazzzzup B? Get it!? Wazup B? Wassabi!? Its 3am so don't mock my insanity. It could be contagious like Britney Spears. OH SNAP. Like I really care, its interesting how so many people find entertainment in destroying other people's lives. And you wonder why I don't want to be famous. |:

Well I went on a mini-internet Japanese snack food binge/spree because I haven't made it back to the Japanese market downstate in over a year or more. And I want my Pretz and rice crackers dmanit! So I bought a few things of family pack Pretz to take for my lunches, family pack Pocky for my lunches and of course my loverly Sanko Yuki no Yado Salad flavor rice crackers!!!! They're sweet on one side and salty on the other! That's the exact same brand I bought while living in Japan too! Oh I wish I had a Sanko Yuki no Yado Salad flavor tree in my bedroom (srsly)...

That's one of the things I've spent the past 3-4 days searching the interwebz for. Luckily I was able to get Nee-chan to answer a question about ones I had found but were unsure about. I know what the crackers are like but I couldn't remember their name, so I asked her to help and she said the ones I had found were correct. Except the site is for whole-sale only and its a minimum purchase of $1,000.00 dollars. orzlll Way to ruin the moment with that little detail... But I at least knew the flavor name now, what it looks like and what it is. So I did another search and found the exact brand (Sanko Yuki no Yado) that I'd like to marry lol

I also bought some new cheap chopsticks since mine have disappeared and were either thrown out or were destroyed by the food disposal in the sink by one of my roommates. Not that they were really nice in the first place but I can't even find disposable chopsticks at any grocery stores around here anymore D: But I got some online. I use them for cooking too, much nicer then those darn wooden spoons... It'll be nice to eat my gohan (rice) with chopsticks again~

Oh and I also bought some Donbori bowls too! They're the classic indostructable Japanese dishware you see in restraunts. The black outside with red interior of the dish? Yeah that's the one. I got the 2 of the 6" bowls that come with lids, not that I eat that much miso but you know what my reasoning is? The lid will keep Jun's dog hair from getting in my FOOD. *headdesk* He sheds too much and way too fast! D8< Now I should hopefully be able to eat my food without hair falling in it all the time!

I've been in a bit of a lull recently. I miss Japan and I wanna go back to JCMU to get my 2nd year Japanese so I can graduate. But it'll be weird since none of the people I went there with originally are going to be there. I bought the Genki II textbook and workbook to study before I go back because I'm a slow learner and this way I'll be able to practice and get a head start hopefully. Kanji is my weakness since its mostly memory based and I have horrible memory. Either way I've been daydreaming of Hikone and every time I see pictures, things from Japan or a memory pops in my head I get all excited but there's no one to really talk to about it. My dream job is one that has me going to Michigan, Japan, Germany and Romania among other countries. Now that would be cool. What my job would be, I have no clue. Something with sugar and laughter would be cool~ XD

So yeah, you'll probably get some doodles soon once those packages come in the mail ;D I love packages~ And here's a meme to pass the time some more! Then I'm going to bed, gotta work in the afternoon again and hopefully it won't be too busy since its Welcome Weekend on campus again (students are moving back on campus for classes that start on Monday)...

I feel impending doom looming near... OTL

tagged by LaPonchi

-----------• × • A L L A B O U T | M E • × •--------------

Name: Elizabeth Mae Q.
Single or taken: Single for eternity...
Gender: Female
Birthday: December 15th
Sign: Sagittarius, Year of the Ox
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Height: 5' 6"
Are you straight/bisexual/gay?: Straight!

-----------• × • F A S H I O N | S T U F F • × •----------

Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes?: Whoever has something I'd like to wear...
Favorite designer?: I don't have favorite designer
What is your sexiest outfit?: I-I don't know. I don't see a lot of my clothes as something "sexy"...
What is your most comfortable outfit?: PJs because it doesn't involving having to change lol
What do you usually wear?: My PJs most of the day, black/tan pants and a tshirt to work, jeans and a shirt to class...

--------------• × • S P E C I F I C S • × • --------------

What kind of shampoo do you use?: Suave Volumizing I think? Whatever the one in my shower is.
What are you listening to right now: SILENCE. O_O
Who is the last person that called you?: My sister Nicci
How many buddies are online right now?: Too many to count XD;

-------------• × • F A V O R I T E S • × •----------------

Foods: Sugar (including candy/desserts), Steak (and all meats), starchy foods (such as pasta and potatos) I could go on forever~
Girls names: Alina (light in Greek, to soothe in Romanian) Crina (lily in Romanian) I like names based on meanings and are usually foreign...
Boys names: Kiyoshi (purity in Japanese) Luke (based on Lucius meaning light or to bring light in Latin) I like names based on meanings and are usually foreign...
Subjects in school: Art, Gym, Choir (yes it was a class when I was younger), ART lol
Animals: Dogs, wolves, nice cats without claws, horses and just about every animal for the most part

----------------• × • H A V E | Y O U | E V E R • × •----

Given anyone a bath?: Yes, my little sisters when I was younger
Smoked?: Nope, never.
Bungee jumped?: No and I don't plan on it.
Made yourself throw up?: NO. I try to avoid it at all costs.
Skinny dipped?: Eeew no.
Ever been in love?: As of yet, no.
Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: Not that I remember
Pictured your crush naked?: OH GOOD LORD NO. Gotta have a crush first lol XD
Actually seen your crush naked?: Impossible, gotta have a crush first...
Cried when someone died?: DUH.
Lied?: I'm sure I have *guilt guilt*
Fallen for your best friend?: No.
Rejected someone?: Yeah, a fair amount of times too orzlll
Done something you regret?: I do not regret anything, everything happens for a reason.

------------• × • C U R R E N T • × •----------------------

Clothes: PJs lawl XD
Music: SILENCE.... still.
Smell: Lilac blossoms! I just got a wallflower (plug in fragrance) from Bath & Body Works *w* Lilacs make me happy~
Desktop picture: THIS by HYBRIDWORKS
Cd in player: Wut r CDz?
DVD in player: Ultra Violet

----------------• × • L A S T | P E R S O N • × •----------

You touched: Jun
Hugged: Jun
You IMed: Nicci
You yelled at: unintentionally *cough* Nicci
You kissed: Don't know, its been so long it was either of my parents I think?

---------------• × • A R E | Y O U • × •--------------------

Understanding: I try to be!
Open-minded: Definetlly
Arrogant: I hope not D:
Insecure: Probably lol?
Random: Too much
Smart: Itz speelt smrtz
Moody: 1 week each month, give or take a few...
Organized: Ocassionally
Healthy: Yup
Shy: Almost to an unhealthy level
Difficult: to understand, yes.
Bored easily: Nope!
Obsessed: about Kiyoshi, hellz yeah!
Sad: Secret
Happy: All the time...?
Hyper : All the time orzlll
Trusting: To an almost dangerous point

---------• × • W H O | D O | Y O U | W A N N A • × •--

Kill?: I don't kill, I just imagine them without heads.
Slap?: See above.
Get really wasted with?: The toilet.
Get high with: A parachute.
Talk to offline: Everyone who's not online.
Talk to online: Everyone who's not offline.
Sex it up with: I don't understand...?

----------------• × • R A N D O M • × •------------------

In the morning I: have to push Jun off of me so I can get out of bed.
Love is: still unknown to me.
I dream about: "Kiyoshi".
Sexual preference: will always me smexy menz.
What do you notice first in the opposite sex you're into: Personality and yes, their looks. Its like my preference for manga, the art catches my attention but the story/plot is what seals the deal.

-----------• × • W H I C H | I S | B E T T E R • × ------

Coke or Pepsi: MILK!
Flowers or candy: BOTH!
Tall or short: MIDDLE! I did that with the hopes of pissing someone off. LOL 3am!

---------------• × • W H O • × • -------------------------

Makes you laugh the most: Funny people
Makes you smile: Happy people
Gives you a funny feeling when you see him/her: Say whut?

--------------• × • D O | Y O U | E V E R • × •----------

Sit on the internet all night waiting for that someone special to IM you?: Who is this "someone special" and why do I not know them?
Wish you were a member of the opposite sex?: OH GOOD LORD NO.
Wish you were younger: I'm already too young mentally lawl

-----------• × • N U M B E R • × •------------------------

Of times I have had my heart broken: None.
Of hearts I have broken: Like I've been told?
Of guys I've kissed: Not including family - 1/2... It was a peck on the cheek so I doubt it even counts lol
Of girls I've kissed: Not including family - 0 thank you
Of CD's I own: Unknown and growing
Of scars on my body: at least 4, that's as high as I can count right now at 3am

I tag people who laughed at one point while reading this...

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So yeah that seems to be about it with me as of recent. I watched "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" just now and it still p!sses me off. Awesome movie, crappy ending IMO. D:

Gray is hott.
/fangirl

I WISH YOU A LUCKY* 2008!

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:24:09 GMT

VIEW ME!

VIEW ME NOW.

I SAID NAO!

DUUUUUUU EEEEEEEET. O_AO

I found that video on a friend's journal and I couldn't help but agree. I've actually thought about how nicer this world would be if we could cure stuff with a hug. I've pondered going up to people and doing this, well before I saw the video. Its good to know I'm not the only one whose come across this thought....

GUESS WHUT GAIZ!? Its after 8am here and I've been up since 11am yesterday. HAHA--*deiz* Know what I've been doing? ART *w* And it makes me happy LOLLLAOISEFOISJEFOISE... That's probably a cue for me to go to bed but, who cares right!? 8D

So yeah. Enjoy that funny deviation I've been working on since like... 1am? I've had the idea in my head since I went to work but yeah, you can read about that in the deviation comments. If people actually read that carp XD;; Only the Lord knows how crazy its going to sound since I'm so wired right now... And its not because of sugar either! Just lack of sleep.

Errr... I'm trying to come up with a new layout for my journal but its so much work and after a while the HTML codes just eat my soul and its not fun anymore >>; I might work on that at a later date but-... GAHHHH! JUN STOP LICKING YOURSELF UNDER MY DESK! THE SOUND IS IRRITATING! *headdesk* O______O;; I... need to sleep soon.

Onto some basic life events, as boring as they might be... I had to work New Year's Eve from 2p-9:30p with a single 10 minute break at 4:30p. I was so hungry and exhausted when I got out of work. TT-TT Luckily the store closed early at 9pm today because of the holiday *huggles work for closing on select holidays* But it was so crazy busy today!!! I wanted to hide in a corner and yell at all the customers to leave. But that would get me fired, and I know full well the customers wouldn't listen to me. I blend in with the wall and 14 year olds too well. orzlll

Umm... I spent my New Year's eating tenderloin steaks, egg noodles (since Econo doesn't have any udon/soba noodles in stock! how am I supposed to have a Japanese New Year meal without the udon/soba! oh well I guess yakisoba will have to do whee!), bowl of cookie dough ice cream and a hand full of Miyazaki movies! Yup, watched Naausica, Spirited Away and just finished KiKi's Delivery Service. I'd continue with Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle but then I'd have to stay awake longer and with the random stupidity that's already making this journal (and probably in the artist's comments on my deviation) I shouldn't take that "Miyazaki Movie Marathon" too literally. Or should I? I'll finish the movie marathon after a good rest :3

What else... OH YEAH! My New Year's resolutions! *ahem* I have none. 8D Srsly! leik omfg nao ish leik woah dude! No idea where that came from but apparently it had to be mentioned. ANYWAY! I have none because I like who I am, all the randomocity and mistakes that make me who I am. I can only learn from my mistakes, which I'm apparently pretty good at learning after I do the mistake, and continue forward. No drastic changes for me, no point in changing something that you enjoy. I mean come on! Who doesn't enjoy a little insanity, stoopidity and fangirling! Again, not really positive what fangirling has to do with this but it MUST be important... in some parallel world.

And I should probably add, I forgot to drink me some alcoholz tonight. But then again who knows what I would've drawn/written if I was both tired, drunk and on a lack-o-sugar buzz... Who knows! I might've had an IQ abouve 3! (and i porposely left that word misspelled since it gave it emphazis) And did you know my personality is an INFP

If this is what I'm like just exhausted, I wonder what kind of drunk I would be? ._.

This is apparently the best way to ring in the New Year... Typing out whatever pops in my head and looking back at it later going thinking to myself "FTW! orzlll"

Yes. My life finally has meaning.

fangirl moment
I LURV Kunisaki-sama!
/fangirl moment

If this didn't make sense at one point, its probably because I stole it from my DeviantART journal and accomplished only small rushed editing. OH LOOK THE SUNRISE *headdesk*

New Year Resolution #1 --- GO!

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:53:03 GMT

REMEMBER TO UPDATE. *headdesk*

Haaaaaaai Gaaaaaaaiz? Err, how are ya? Doing well during this holiday season I hope XD;;;

Yeah ok ok I suck at remember to type out carp for this journal >>;; What can I say? I have an uneventful boring life. :| Welcome to my world.

But! Hopefully it won't be too uneventful (in a good way) this coming year! So as my first resolution to fulfill, I'll try to remember to update this journal more often with something to say or at least a doodle with-

MY BRAND NEW TABLET!!!!!!!!!!!!1!

DUDE SERIOUSLY! I GOT A TABLET FOR CHRISTMAS FROM MY PARENTS! *seizurez* Its the best thing ever! And my tablet and I have a blood-bond also. I'll explain about that XD;;

*cue flashback to how I got tablet*

I think I nearly died from lack of oxygen when I opened the box LOL But it wasn't an easy present to open. If my guess is right, my Dad was the one who packaged the tablet in the box and mailed it to me. True it was all the edges and corners that were DUCT-TAPED but that's not even the funny part lol

At first I had just finished washing my hair and drying it when I noticed a man in a van driving slowly down my street with his door open. I noticed from his uniform that he was from the post office. My roommate told me that they were expecting a package, so when he stopped and headed to the door I figured it was for them, except it was addressed to me. I was kinda confused because my Dad had said 2 days earlier that he was gonna mail me a package of rice krispies and cookies for me and I was super excited! I just didn't think he'd mail it in 2 day delivery, insured and with a signature required. I thought that was a bit much for COOKIES!?

Either way I brought it in and tried to open it with my scissors. Now here's where it gets awkwardly stoopit. Before using the scissors I thought to myself "I might cut myself if I do it like this, I'll do it like this instead..." but apparently the other way was just as dangerous *headdesk* So I cut my thumb in the process of trying to open the box. Mad, I yelled at the box that I'd deal with it after I ate my waffles. After I finished my waffles I went back and opened the box this time without hurting myself again *w00t* But to my surprise it didn't look like cookies. It looked like a large black slender shoe box and 2 words in white popped out at me from the corner of my eye... "pen tablet". SAY WUT!? O_O

I screamed frantically and turned to Jun, my dog, (he was the only person in the house at the time) squealing excitedly that I got a tablet!!! I will admit, I was sad that it wasn't cookies but I guess I'll get over it *tear* And it took me a bit to get the tablet box, that fit so snuggly inside the package, out and I almost started to wonder if it was going to be empty with a lil note saying...
"IF YOU WANT YOUR TABLET YOU'LL COME DOWN AND VISIT YOUR FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAY.
kthnxbai
lurv Mommi & Daddi"
Which I could totally see them doing. >>; Haha...ha.

Well my roommate Bek came in from work as I was getting ready to open it up to pet and I ran out of my room jumping and squealing and she just looked at me terrified and started to ask what was wrong. She probably thought I had seen a spider... Which is usually the same reaction I do when I see one so you can't blame her. I told her I got my dream tablet in the mail from my parents and I was so happy! She said she wasn't sure what was better, how her fiance doesn't do anything when he gets a gift or how I scream for joy. Either way she was happy that I got a gift I really wanted for a long time. But then she started jumping for joy and squealing too because she got a lot more money on her FS to use each month now so we both just started laughing, squealing and jumping around the house LOL

I called my Dad to squeal to him over the phone but he didn't pick up D: So I left him a super long and funny high pitched voicemail of me screaming "OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG" which he got a kick out of later. He said when he first listened to it he laughed so hard he had to hangup because he wanted my family to listen to me have a seizure XD

So now I have my DREAM TABLET I've wanted for so long now TTwTT I'm so happy I might cry *sniffles* But one funny thing I noticed is when I cut myself... Maybe all good presents require some blood shed and/or blood sacrifices XD;; I guess the bond between me and my tabbie (who needs a name) is official now. And I was surprised how large it was! I'm so glad I just got a 6x8 and not a larger sized one! My Dad asked me why I didn't want a larger one and now I'm SUPER glad I didn't want a bigger one OAO;; And tablets are just amazing... FOSAEIAJQQJIDOJSOE!!! So cool! *huggles it* XD

Oh! The first thing I drew on my tablet was a new lineart of a commission I got from Kaze-Hime last December (ironic perhaps) and I made a funny lil story-video out of the pictures I took as I was opening the package (after I realized it was a tablet lol) which you can find below, so feel free to enjoy and laugh with me as I make a fool of myself XD

*end flashback*

Yeah I stole that from my DA Journal MUAHAHAHAHA! So yeah, I wasn't really excited about Christmas at all this year. I mean the holiday is great and all but I'm not excited to open presents anymore. But this year totally took me by surprise! I didn't want my parents to buy it for me because I knew it was expensive and I didn't want to burden them but they went and did it anyway... Still not sure if I should be happy or not lol? They said its payback for me refusing all the money they offer me since I've moved out of the house. Once again, I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or not XD;; But I love the present and my parents are glad I'm so excited and happy about it :3

Here's that funny little photo-story I did of the pictures I took while opening the box...

My tabbie needs a name :| Anyone got some good ideas? I like foreign names with cool meanings but that's just how I am XD;;

So yeah I've been addicted to my tablet and I haven't drawn on paper in a while HAHA--*shot* I'm starting to wonder how I survived without the tablet for so long! D8 Eitherway I had an awesome Christmas, although I wasn't able to go and see any of my family >>;; I didn't even get to see them for Thanksgiving. And right now my family is not too happy with me because of it XD;; That must be the joy of living so far away where the weather is so unpredictable. It was a lonely quiet Christmas since my roommates left for 2 weeks to go visit family so it was just me and Jun in the house. And might I add... IT WAS SWEET! Kinda sad since it didn't feel like Christmas without my family but it was nice to sleep in (until Jun would bark to be let outside), to watch movies whenever I wanted, listen to my music without headphones and generally do WHATEVER I WANTED! 8DDDD Not that my roommates don't let me do any of that, its just that I'm probably too self-conscious when they're around to do anything I want...

They come back in 2 days so the quiet will not be as deafening for much longer which will be kinda nice I'm sure :3 Not really anything else to say. Kinda looking forward to next semester since I'm taking the Archery class I've always wanted to take *w* I've been doing Archery since I was 10 and I'm not really that bad at it but I still want to take the class anyway, ya know? It'll probably be another year before I can graduate with my major, but I still have to get a 2nd year level of Japanese before I can. Hopefully I can get back into JCMU for a semester. Whatever happens, happens for a reason. Can't do too much about it, other then continue moving forward.

So everyone... What are your New Year's Resolutions!? :D

Sorry for being absent...

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:09:46 GMT

I'm so sorry ><;;;; I've been absent for so long lacking in the LJ/GJ love (again) DDDDD: Please forgive me!

Ah... But I'm sure no one even checks or remembers me haha >>;;;;;;;

Anyway, this summer was pretty bad for me. I was taking summer courses, working and not taking very good care of my health I guess =_=;;; I ended up having to go to the hospital because I was nearly fainting when at work. Turns out I had a bad case of dehydration. I lost a lot of weight because of it too u_u;;; The heat here was so bad this summer that I was exhausted when I got out of work/class that I wouldn't eat healthy. But I've recovered (mostly) and am working on taking better care of myself. And then when my segment 1 classes ended I went into what I guess was a depression. I did horrible in my last few rolls of film for my Black and White Photography class and with my health being so low I was moody and generally depressed. But again I believe I was able to fix it and overcome my problems.

Now school's started again and I've already dropped a class, taking me to 12 credits. The class I dropped seemed way too far over my head and I felt confused all the time. So I'm planning on taking it after I take a basic class first in the topic.

I've been addicted to my DA still so you can constantly keep an eye on what updates I do make by looking here: http://maeoneechan.deviantart.com/journal/ if you want :3 You can also see my crappy art and writing there too if you ever get bored and want to burn your eyes lol XD;;

I miss you guys, even if you don't remember me. But I just didn't really have the kick to update and felt a little discombobulated for a while...

If it makes any difference... I GOT A DOG. *w* His name is Jun and its Japanese for "pure/innocent" ;D I got his name as a joke from a co-worker since I go by the name "Mae" which sounds like "May"... So he said I should name my dog "June" but I changed it to "Jun" because its better and not as girly...? XD;;

He's cute but clingy o _ o;;

That was quite an eventful "off" day...

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:24:52 GMT

Yeah well my day sucked horribly. Not "OMG ITS THE WORST DAY EVARS!" but just definetlly not a good day. Kinda like a kid following you around poking you in the arm giving you a bad bruise... *rubs invisible reality bruise* ;_;

Well I went to bed around 1am after my shower and rolled around and couldn't fall asleep (did daydream a bit *le sigh*) until after 3am probably. Which sucks since I had to wake up at 7am for work D: So I got only a little bit of sleep since I rolled around all night ><;;; Gao...

Woke up and my wonderful friend Liz (wallmate) took me to work at 9am-3pm since my sister took the car downstate to visit family (I had to stay up here to work)... Got to work on time (heck 20min early) so that went great. But all day on the register every single customer had something go wrong with their order D: *gag* Whether it was the scanner not scanning those dmaned 18ct egg containers *stabs* or the check reader having a fit *kick*... Just everything TT-TT So it was a very long and BUSY day... Luckily my customers were kind and understanding *phew*

At one point in the day my mangaer Lorrie (who rockz yo!) came up behind me at the register... I thought I did something wrong *panic* Turns out she just wanted my "Hi! I'm new!" pin o_o; That was odd... I gave it to her and my day continued down the toilet D: *double gag* I had to tell each customer with a small laugh and forced smile that "it just wasn't my day"... Then I was late being releived since we were so busy! *bangs head on register* AYFSWTFWDYHTDTTMOMFGWTFBBQ!!!! (that actually means something lol) The bad thing about getting off my register late was because my other friend Bethany (thee intramural sports mastaaa!) came to pick me up. She came to my register asking if I was gonna get off soon (since it was after 3pm) and I said I should and apologized. She said she was gonna sit out in the car... *heart shatters* I hate making people wait for me ;___; I felt so horrible! I was planning on just calling her when I got out but she came and waited paitently for me *sniffles, wipes nose* She's so nice!!

When I finally got out at 3:30pm I went to my mangaer and checked to make sure I could leave. I told her how my day was going haywire and that I needed a nap. She said she knew why I was having such a bad day... Really? She said it was because she took my "Hi! I'm new!" pin... My safety ~~blanket~~ badge!!! XDDD LOL!! I laughed so hard that I started to relax a little... Then I went upstairs and grabbed my stuff and called her cell... It said the phone number didn't exist o__o; FTW? OHSHEISE! (turned out i got her phone number wrong, that was lucky) Then I remembered she was in the parking lot so I just stood outside the store waiting for her lol XD;;; Only took a few minutes to find her eheheh >>;; She was in the car with her mom waiting patiently for me. Just as I was about to walk to the car I looked down and saw this huge puddle in front of me that I almost jumped in. *blank stare* That would've been fun. */sarcasm* Thankfully I jumped over it safely and didn't fall in 8D;;; And they were both so nice and understanding ;^; I told them how horrible my day was going and that the world will probably explode if I don't go back to my room and hide there for the rest of the day lol

I was originally gonna offer to buy her pizza from Little Caesars' as a thank you, but when she asked if I really wanted to go I said nevermind >>;; I didn't want to make her drive anymore then she already had too, that would just be rude. So I went back to my room and planned to order delivery. Then I realized Little Caesar's didn't deliver o_o; And I'm carless... *twitch twitch*

AREYOUEFFINSERIOUS!? *headdesk repeat* I wanted my crazy bread!!!! TTATT It was gonna cheer me up and everything!!! *cries* So I just ate in the MP (campus cafeteria) and moped around... I promised that I would get pizza tomorrow. Since I work everyday except Monday and Thursday this week. Didn't I mention that earlier? YES! I WORK 6 FRICKIN DAYS THIS WEEK (yay monies but ouch lazyness)... Better be a frickin' nice paycheck is all I have to say >3<;;

So yeah, Nicci got back safely with the car still in one piece *phew* And I had to go out to the car and help carry in crap e_e;; *glare* She didn't do that for me last time because she was "studying" (yeah right) And guess what totally ended this "wonderful" day off right at midnight???????

I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A POLICE CAR. I'm serious. He came blazing around the corner when I was crossing the "street" in the parking lot when I saw him coming I was like, "oh sheise. you've gotta be kidding me >___<;;; *large quick step to the side*" Needless to say the cops stopped abruptly but they would've hit me if I didn't move since they stoppped 5ft past where I was standing >>;;;;; They asked if I was ok and apologized. I understand that its hard to see since there's a HUGE FRICKIN SNOWPILE AT THE CORNER! But still, they were going pretty fast. Then they tried to be all sneaky and like, "You don't have any alcohol now do you? Are you guys drinking? *suspicous look*" Hah. They thought they could get off quick like that. I stared right at them and glanced to the side with a sigh and was like, "No sir." I was irritated. I had to go outside to help my sis and crap when she's there chattering with her friends and I'm standing there like some dummy... The cops went off on their rounds checking for people who were drinking in their cars or whatever *flaps hand* So yeah. I ended my "off" day with almost getting hit by a cop. How many people can say that?

That has got to be my record for an "off" day... The cop incident really topped it off I think. :|

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So yeah... I'm alive! Umm... I'm gonna upload some old art scans I have from high school... Other then that. I'm sleeping in. Going to my club meeting. And doing my homework. Oh and wishing my sister a happy bday :B I'm thinking that I'll take her to Taco Bell for our usual "date" as her present. lol. Yeah, we're close... NOT THAT CLOSE! *hits you with brick* Incest is illegal.

HOLY CARP (yes the fish) FINALS ARE COMING IN 2 WEEKS!!!!!! D8 FTW!!!??? *seizure* AND I STILL HAVE TO FIND A HOUSE FOR THE SUMMER!!!!! *deiz* Kami-sama... onegai... watashi to minna-san mo mamoru onegaishimasu! TT_TT;;

P.S. I made a CafePress store here :pointr: http://www.cafepress.com/equart And right now my only theme is the "I support the Earth's menopause"... I'll be changing my product/image every once and a while, so keep an eye on it ne? ;D

I'm alive... I SWEAR!!!!!

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:06:10 GMT

Ummm... Hey guys! ^^;; Been a while hasn't it eheheh... I have an addiction... And its DA... XD;;; I haven't had too much going on here besides class and my job. Yeah i got a job working register at a local grocery store :3 I've only worked the register for 3 days so its something I'm still trying to get used to. I GET TO USE A SCANNER NOW! (my old grocery store job didn't have scanners D: lol)

Here's something I'll crosspost from my DA Jouranl...

DA JOURNAL ENTRY: 2 Snowdays in a row!

As the above title states, I just had 2 snowdays in a row! 8D *seizure of love* Its apparently the first time in campus history that we've had 2 snowdays in a row (Mon-Thurs. days only) We got the news about the storm coming last Sunday, saying that we have a Winter Storm Warning from Tuesday-Wednesday. I was surprised in the fact that we got notified 3 days in advance about it XD;; But the storm didn't hit until late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. But when it did holy carp it was amazing!

*cue Wednesday morning*

Wednesday I only had 1 class so it was kind of depressing that I only had 1 class get cancelled, but I then also had to work. Needless to say it was difficult to dig my car out and get to work driving 15-20mph the entire way D: Good thing campus isn't that far from my job. I went out to leave 1 hour before my shift so I wouldn't be late. But it took me 30-45minutes alone just to dig my CAR out! And my pants were so long that the were folding over my shoes (should've worn my boots *headdesk*) and they froze! MY FRICKIN PANTS FROZE! OMFGWTFBBQ?! By the time I finished it was 3:09pm and I was scheduled for 3:30pm... With my luck it would take me forever just to drive to work D: If I even made it all the way... So I called my job saying I could possibly be late, but that I was on my way. They told me to drive safe (that's a given lol)... I finally get there and I'm actually 5 minutes early!? So I work my shift at the register to be amazed the entire 5 hours that there were so many people shopping in the blizzard. Oh? I didn't mention? I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK IN A BLIZZARD!!!!! D8 So yeah, apparently a majority of people shop in blizzards.

When I get off my shift at 8:30pm I hear on the intercom that the store is closing in 15 minutes... *cue jeopardy music* Isn't this a 24/7 store?... *pause to think*... OMFG THE STORM IS THAT BAD!? *end jeopardy music* Yeah we had to close because the weather was getting worse! And no one could make the night shifts! D8 Turns out the local WalMart closed too because it lost electricity! (it was open again the next day though) So I call my sister asking if she needed any food desperetly and she said "microwave macarroni" (i can't spell stfu) So I run around and grab 2 loaves of french bread, 2 boxes of microwave macarroni and 5 FastBreaks (sale!)... As I'm walking out to my car I pray that its not snowed-in in the parking lot. Luckily I was able to escape the surrounding drifts *thank you God* And I made it back home safely through the blizzard (yes its still going strong at this point)... I get home and eat a slice of pizza, chug a 16oz. root beer, finished my pint of chocolate ice cream and went to bed.

*cue Thursday morning*

Its now Thursday morning around 6am or so, and my sister just whispered to me that school has been cancelled again. (internal organs screaming for joy) Now all my Thursday classes were cancelled (total of 3) ;D And I don't have to work! I GET TO SLEEP IN!!! XDDDD . . . I woke up at noon. >>;; I was going to check my mail/DA real quick, grab my handkerchief to blindfold me from the light seeping through the shades and go back to bed... I never made it back to my bed. I figured I should just stay up and I'll go to bed early or something. (pffft never happened) So I put on the Weather Channel since it makes great background music and I wanna see just what else is instore for the area... Can you say National News!? YES! MAR-frickin-QUETTE MADE THE NATIONAL/Weather Channel NEWS!!! 8DDDD They even showed downtown and said that we got over 30+ inches of snow. *looks outside and can see grass* >>;;; Apparently all that 30+ inches got blown around into 16ft deep drifts or is all on the mountain XD;; Its interesting, we just had ALL of the snow melt and now its all back again...

*slowly raises hand* Its my fault. I've been dreaming of this storm ever since I was 2 years old. And I'm exstatic! 8D And everyone is cursing me for it... Well, the people who wanted to go home this weekend >>;;;;

*cue Friday music*

Its now Friday. *glances outside* And the wind is still whiping the snow around really nicely like the Blizzard from Wednesday. And my wallmate, Marissa, is supposed to go home this weekend (2-3 hours away in good weather) but apparently my sister was recruited to help dig her car out of the parking lot. And to later notice that there's a chest-high drift across the parkinglot entrance. So you can't even get out of the parking lot! D8 And I have to work today!? Luckily I parked in the Commuter parking lot since I didn't even want to try and find an open spot in the Upperclassman parkinglot (fills up fast)... And as I passed the Upperclassman parkinglot Wednesday night I noticed cars/trucks were all stuck in the entrance and throughout the parkinglot XD;;; So I was glad I didn't even attempt. I was able to park in the Commuter lot pretty easily and since there weren't many cars I didn't have to worry about drifts forming between the cars (i left large spots between me and the nearest car, like 30ft lol)... But now I'm afraid I'll get stuck in the entrance/exit of the lot! XD;; So I'm gonna go walk the Commuter lot before I leave to see if I could even make it in my dinky car >>;; And then call work and for-warn them or apologize for not being able to come to work. Unless I walk o____o;

END OF SNOWDAY NEWS Holy carp that was long! D:

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Other then that, not much to say around here >>;; Just trying to do well in my classes this semester since I sucked horribly last term D: I'll be staying in town for the summer instead of going home to work and coming back. I've found a house for the fall/school year but now I'm trying to find a place for the summer >>;;;; That's proving to be a little more difficult *gags* Oh yeah and my sister is staying up here with me over the summer if she gets a job... Emphasis on "IF" lol

Hoping to make a trip down to ACen'07 this year to see all my favorite DA artists in person :D So I'm trying to get a group of my friends (ie: Nee-chan, Bekki, anyone else willing) to come along :3 I don't wanna go by myself, its not very fun driving through Chicago terrified without a friend lol XD;;

So I guess that's about it for now... I'll try to update again more frequently with the tiniest of news!!! Sorry to everyone for not commenting ;____; I'm sorry!!

Miss you all D:

I'm alive... again XD;;;

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:39:40 GMT

Sorry for not updating *cough* alot this holiday break >>; There wasn't alot to really say. All I did was work and draw and crap. But I have this week off because I'm heading back to school in a few days.

Just incase you guy's didn't know... I'm addicted to DeviantART ;_; All the money I got for the holidays and my birthday are going to payoff my credit card and the gifts/food I've been buying the last few monthes and stuff (yay school food). Either way I've been drawing alot recently XD;; Can't say it was good art though lol...

Umm... Christmas and New Year's wasn't that bad. I worked alot these past 3 weeks so yeah, that was my holiday break >>; Yay for being able to sleep in again! XD;;

Hope everyone was doing well! I'm gonna try to look at and comment on journals if I can. But school starts for me next week >>;

<3 Mae-chan

I'm not swear to drunk is not barf

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:03:15 GMT

I'm 21 now. Just got back from a morning of drinking... I'm still unfazed by alcohol D: Crazy me and my high alcohol tolerence...

What kind of drunk do you think I'd be? I'm afraid I'd be a flirty or abusive drunk because they're the opposite of me XD;;

Ok... Gotta go to bed so I can be awake to drive home >>;

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 6-10

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:47:20 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/v/XeclCCw13to

http://www.youtube.com/v/DXVeDPKqhFo

http://www.youtube.com/v/Jub67YswWV0

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZvuW_uGW074

Sorry, GJ doesn't like having more then one video in an entry ;_; So please use the links to see the awesome Christmas videos!

Back to ~~watching Celebrity Paranormal Project~~ studying for my exams :D

<3 Mae-chan

P.S. I made my current icon too :D Along with another one but I'll make another post after finals to show you ;3

Xmas Stocking

leave a gift for watashi_wa_mae

get your stocking

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:53:43 GMT

Incase you guys didn't notice... That's Haayo Miyazaki 2nd one top row! XD Apparently we look 71% alike ROFLMAO!!!! This thing amuses me XDDDD

Yeah I know my picture sucks, its called "surviving my IP490 exam/presentation" Yay the f'in stress is gone! :D All that's left is 3 more exams! *deiz*

IP490 - Study Abroad Seminar: finished, most likely failed the exam/presentation
EN211B - Narrative and Descriptive Writing: finished, much love for the art spin on it
...
HS104 - 3rd World History: I take it in class on thursday... wish me luck
AN100 - Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthropology: next week Monday morning D:
AD265 - Japanese Art & Architecture: next week Monday night D:

Ok back to finishing my OTHER paper that's due tomorrow now *passesout* Stupid papers are gonna kill me in my sleep! *fears the papercuts of history*

<3 Mae-chan

ITS ACT LIKE A NINJA DAY!

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:45:27 GMT

Just like "Talk like a pirate day" there is an annual "Act like a ninja day"
On December the 5th wear your ninja mask. Run around campus in Ninja Hoods!! Collaborate with your friends on secret missions. Anything to help the ninja community out! And just remeber Batman was a Ninja!!!

(stole from Facebook because it totally rocks, and I will technically be a kunoichi, -female ninja-)

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 5

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:34:59 GMT

Christmas video of the day! :D

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 4

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:37:25 GMT

Christmas video of the day :D

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 3

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:34:10 GMT

Christmas video of the day :D (1 days late)

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 2

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:32:07 GMT

Christmas video of the day :D (2 days late)

<3 Mae-chan

Christmas video day 1

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:30:36 GMT

Christmas video of the day :D (3 days late)

<3 Mae-chan

A Soldier's Silent Night

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:57:57 GMT

I heard this song when I was home for Thanksgiving on the radio and started to cry. My sister just read someone's post of the lyrics on MySpace changing this song to "Marine's Silent Night" so I went and tried to find the song. Surprisingly there's only one video of it (newer song I guess) and I want to spread it around (only viewed 8 times so far)...

So rememeber those who are too busy to really soak in the holiday season.

<3 Mae-chan

P.S. Its snowing like heck here right now (finally) but I'm sure you've all seen that on the weather recently ne? Nicci thought it was ironic that we got it the first day of December... I'm just glad we got some before my birthday! XD lmfao

COMISSIONS ARE LOVE.

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:30:38 GMT

I just got my art comission from Kaze-Hime on DeviantART!!!! *seizure*

Its simply beautiful and I can't help but squee at its wonderfulness... So to keep my sanity, I'm going to show you guys too. I'm hoping someone else will be as excited as I am XD;; But I'm starting to highly doubt it, since I'm so easily amuzed. ^^;

Preview image of what's under the cut:

I highly recommend that you buy a comission from her :D Her prices are perfect for her skill! She also won't be doing comissions forever, so ask for one for Christmas! ^o^ It definetlly inspired me to do art and I'm having fun learning from this sketch (its how I learn) so I'm really excited right now lol This is a sketch of Mae (my "me" Naruto OC lol) and Kiyoshi (my Naruto OC) More info can be seen on DeviantART but I don't think you want to see my crappy sketches of them XD lol...

!! http://kaze-hime.deviantart.com !!

/plug

Umm besides that, there's less then 2 weeks of school left. And yeah, classes are getting frantic >>; Yay. No news on the whole moving offcampus thing yet either. *sigh*

<3 Mae-chan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nee-chan!

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:00:06 GMT

:D

<3 Mae-chan

Friends pages are fun for random things like this :D

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:08:30 GMT

1. YOUR SPY NAME: [middle name and current street name]

Mae Payne (Payne Hall? there is no street address for me o_o lol)

2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: [grandfather/grandmother on your father's side, your favorite candy]

Eleanor Candy (I love all candy dmanit)

3. YOUR RAP NAME: [first initial of first name, first three or four letters of your last name]

Equa (w00t)

4. YOUR GAMER TAG: [a favorite color, a favorite animal]

White Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: [middle name, city where you were born]

Mae Marquette (MMMMMMM?)

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: [first 3 letters of your last name, last 3 letters of mother's maiden name, first 3 letters of your pet's name]

Qua Whi Bud (I shall be known as Budweizer for short :B lol)

7. JEDI NAME: [middle name spelled backward, your mom's maiden name spelled backward]

Eam Etihw

8. PORN STAR NAME: [first pet's name, the street you grew up on]

Candy Knight (wtflmfao)

9. SUPERHERO NAME: ["The", your favorite color, the automobile your dad drives]

The White Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 4 door Truck with Cap (too long?)

10. YOUR ACTION HERO NAME: [first name of the main character in the last film you watched, last food you ate]

Tohru Pumpkin Pie (not like that's not obvious *cough*)

Snagged from sg_bananers

You are The Star

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Star is one of the great cards of faith, dreams realised

The Star is a card that looks to the future. It does not predict any immediate or powerful change, but it does predict hope and healing. This card suggests clarity of vision, spiritual insight. And, most importantly, that unexpected help will be coming, with water to quench your thirst, with a guiding light to the future. They might say you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
The Midland
Philadelphia
The South
The Northeast
North Central
The West
Boston
What American accent do you have? Take More Quizzes

XD That's oh so true... eh? (Yoopanese accent)
SEE HERE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yooper_dialect

Oh yeah I got just a little bored while glancing at my friends page for the first time in like 2 monthes XD;;;

<3 Mae-chan

sorry I'm still alive D:

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:22:02 GMT

Dude! Its been way too long since I've updated either of my journals D: I blame my current addiction to DeviantART.com for that >>; Sorry, my urge to draw has made me forget my duties to my GJ/LJ D:

Walk Through the Woods by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
A wallpaper I made from a picture of me in my Halloween costume, which was my Gothic Lolita dress :D

Walls Closing In by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
A picture I edited of my Halloween costume :D

Naruto OC: Kiyoshi color by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
Naruto OC charcter design

Naruto OC: Mae colored 1b by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
Naruto OC character design

Naruto OC: Furuka colored 1b by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
Naruto OC character design

Is the Club Pure? by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
I uploaded alot of my good pictures from when I was living in Japan :D

Meikandi - Facial Expressions by ~maeoneechan on deviant ART
My own little mascot named Meikandi! :D

Rough summary of the past few weeks/monthes *cough*sorry*cough*... I hurt my ankle pretty bad during Intramural Dodgeball. I was on crutches for about 3 weeks, air cast for 4 weeks or so, and I have to do therapy for my ankle. I can now do a slower (then my original speed) gimpi like run XD;; Which is kinda funny to see ^^;

I have 1 more month left in this semester and all my (20 credits) classes are picking up speed and getting very frantic >>; Gaaaah now I remember why I hate college, the final exams D: *doom* I'm afraid my grades are pretty bad but I'm doing my best!!! Maybe I shouldn't have done 20 credits ;_; I just wanted to get my classes and everything done in 4 years and not have my parents keep paying for my housing for too long...

Speaking of housing, I've been trying to move off campus. I found a house but the landlord lives in the basement and is my age, and the other roommate is a guy my age as well. But the room I'm going to fill for the Winter semester is a girl. She loves living with the guys and is saddened that she has to move home since she can't afford school right now. But my parents said no last Monday to me moving out after this semester. Long story short, we're re-negotiating again about me moving out over Christmas break. But I still have to break my hosuing contract with my school first D: Otherwise I'm stuck living in the dorms again. I don't think my sanity/grades will allow that to continue though >>; I need a homey atmosphere and not this 500 people in such a close proximity D: Its too much subconcious stress and distractions. True, I could go somewhere else to do my work or anything, but I don't like having to leave my room because my emotions are stressed from the atmosphere. I should be able to live alright in my room. Which is another thing! I have all my stuff in a tiny cell-like room D: That is not relaxing. I need the open atmosphere of off-campus housing. So monday I'm meeting with my RD to talk about breaking my contract. She has to beleive that there's a reasonable reason for me to leave. Otherwise I'm stuck. So wish me luck on that...

My history class is still pretty confusing and all... My teacher yelled at us the other day so that was "fun" >>; I have to do a long paper on Japan's Worldview for my Study Abroad Seminar class... I have to come up with a story/project for my English class... Study for my Anthropology class (isn't really that bad of a class but not the best either lol)... And I love my Japanese Art and Architecture class but I do terrible on the tests... Yeah, I'm doing my best. But I guess its just not good enoguh u_u; All I can do is work hard and try...

Watching the Michigan vs Ohio State (I keep misspelling "Ohio" wrong because I think of the Japanese "ohayou" lol) game... I hope we win D: GO MICHIGAN!

Sorry for being such a quiet person as of recently >>;

<3 Mae-chan