It's been a busy few months. I've had some of the greatest times all around though. First of all I was given the chance to go to Australia and spend some time with the best friend anyone could ask for ~guardianofire. It was my first time in Australia and I'm excited to be able to go back again and again to travel the country. I was also privileged enough to win second at states for that business conference and was able to travel to Anaheim, California and compete nationally. It's been an extremely exciting summer and beginning of fall.

Guardianofire came to see me here in Florida, we partied hardy and I showed him the ropes to the "Happiest place on Earth" hitting up all the major theme parks that are important enough to be paid attention to...

I'm excited to be taking an art class and therefore will be forced to submit more work at the end of the semester after my final portfolio is graded. I've been working on a lot of graphics that I need to bulk up and post, but I eed to be a lot less lazy first :/

I've been playing a lot of video games recently and am currently addicted to Brutal Legend, this game is super epic and I would suggest it to anyone who enjoys Metal...and Jack Black. The story line is pretty catchy and the art itself is gorgeous. Plus it has the most fantastic soundtrack EVER~!

Other than that, I've been slowly finishing my business degree and running around like a chicken with my head cut off to get ready for my conference in Denver on the 12th. I need to finish my squid hat before then so my ears don't freeze off lol. I'll post some pictures soon.

OMG, and I got a puppy. He's the BEST DOG EVER...with the exception of lacking some key border collie traits I couldn't love him more if I tried. His picture will be the first thing I upload. -flees-

So this weekend was the Florida State Leadership Conference for Phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America), all I can say is I just want to curl up and sleep for a year. Oh and that panty-hose are actually a article of clothing created by the devil and we should boycott them forever, burn the lot of them for women the world over!

Anyhow, I performed in a few events and surprisingly enough I've qualified for Nationals in Anaheim in June. It's exciting, it'll be my first time going to California and hopefully I'll finally be able to meet up with some wonderful people I've been planning on meeting.

The nifty part of all of this is that the school is paying all fees and they are saying that if I'd like to stay after the convention I'm able to stay as long as I'd like and they will pay for my flight at a later date. So if I want I can stay in Anaheim for a while, or if they deny my request at least it's only a one way ticket I have to buy instead of round trip. Either way, it's a win and a mini vacation all in one. I'm super excited!

The one downside to this is, because of my poor planning I'm going to be missing Metrocon this year. :/ I was super excited about it too, and I let someone down because of it. I'm going to finish my costume anyhow and hopefully I'll be at least able to take some pictures of us in our costumes even if I don't get to go to the convention. Hopefully she'll still go and take some wicked pictures for me though! I don't want to miss it in person and spirit. D:

I died on DA lately it seems. I just don't have time to get any work finished. I guess eventually I'll be unlazy and dump my graphic works, but until then I can't really get any pictures or stories done until school is out. -stabs college-

Two trips to California in a year, now that I think about it. My cousin's wedding is fast approaching! I almost forgot...

My life needs to slow down a bit haha. Happy belated 21st to myself too...need to do something for that too.

I found my clay and it's time for charms and keychains and figurines!

Basically, I've been trying my hand at tiny charms and such for necklaces and bracelets and they're 'freakishly adorable' according to people who come over to my house.

Now these will be little clay figures, fired and painted with acrylic paint. They can be made into any number of things; keychains, charm bracelets, or necklaces. (all at no additional expense, unless combined with work from

Charm size -- $7 USD
Keychain Sized -- $9 USD
Larger Figureines -- Depends on size/complexity

Examples:

Charm: [link] [link] [link]
Keychain: [link] [link]

Alright, I'm going to be starting commissions for cash I suppose. I'm in real need of money and this is the best way Plus, I have some free time and I should try and keep myself more busy and not xD

The things I will be doing.

Custom Avatars
Custom Banners
Custom Stamps
Custom Large Graphics (profile images etc for sites)

Avatars: $1.00 USD
Banners: $1.00 - 3.00 USD
Stamps: $2.00 USD
Large Graphics: $3.00+ USD (depending on size)

I will have 5 paid slots open at a time

1. -open-
2. -open-
3. -open-
4. -open-
5. -open-

So this has been a slightly odd week. I haven't had time to get a lot of my work done for Mistic and it makes me sad that I am such a horrible employee. Ah well, I guess that's what I get for spending so much time dealing with the problems of my friends. Sometimes I'm too nice for my own good honestly, it never turns out well so why do I do it?

Other than that it's been a peachy week of joy and wonder and joyness. I'm freaking out about my exams, even though I know I'll probably do just fine I always over analyze things.

On a side note for anyone who loves movies as much as myself and my friends I fully recommend 'Death at a Funeral' it's FUCKING HILARIOUS! Beowulf on the other hand was such a disappointment. If Angelina Jolie hadn't been mostly naked it would have sucked to Ragnarok. Pun fully intended.

Anyhow I guess this is my happy journal...yay happy journals