So, 403 deviations, 144 messages. That's a heck of a lot. Okay, so I haven't exactly been away from the internet for the last week and a half, but I keep seeing the rising number of deviations and messages and I just sort of avert my eyes and click on a link to take me to another corner of the internet.

I'm kind of thinking of just deleting them all. But then I feel BAD! Seriously! That's what my problem is. It feels daunting because I feel like I have to look at ALL of it. And believe me, there's a lot of 'it' to look at. -_-;

Anyway, I'm back. Or, at least I want to be. But any new deviations are being pretty much completely ignored by me. I think my problem is I watch far too many people (who don't even watch me back). Maybe I'll clean out my list. But no worries, if I consider you a friend, you won't be gone

Well, I do have a deviation or two to submit! I will get to those once I decide what to do with all those alerts x.x

Weeee! Finally finished my finals this morning (had to go at 8:00 a.m to a government final after staying up until almost three studying). I am officially finished with the semester! Except for the last hour work in the library...but that's okay, because at least I get paid ^^

So, anyway, leaving for Cali at 6:00 in the morning (in like, 10 hours) which means I have to get to the airport at about 4:00 in morning and leave my friend's house at about 3:00 in the morning. So, no sleep for me tonight either! *dies of utter exhaustion*

Well, I'm probably not going to be on the internet much while I'm home. There's not much in the way of internet access at home. But I will when I can.

I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year and all that stuff. Remember what the season's all about, but enjoy the presents, too

I look forward to next semester, but even more forward to a few weeks off from school! Yaaay!

San

Well, as I mentioned in my last journal, I am getting out of school for a week for Fall/Thanksgiving break. Unfortunately, my dorms close and I gotta get out! But, on the flip side, I'm fortunate enough to have an 'adoptive' family to take me and my roomie in for a week.

So, the point of all this...I probably won't have internet access for the next week. There are small chances but overall, I won't. So, don't expect any comments on pictures or replies or anything. I will try to catch up when I get back to school!

So, I hope all of you have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Eat lots of turkey and PUMPKIN PIE! <3

San

On November 15, 2008, my grandfather passed away from a massive stroke and brain hemorrhaging. I cried a lot. My grandfather was a proud man, eighty years of age and still VERY strong, both of body and mind. But things gave out. I'm fine, knowing he's in a better place.

It's hard though, being all the way across the country from him and the rest of my family at college. It's one of the things I had to sacrifice, being close to my family. I don't even think I will get to go to the funeral. It's too close to the end of the semester to go back. I have far too much to do and I can't fail. Grandpa was so proud of me. I am the first of the grandchild to go to college, even though I'm not the oldest (technically the second oldest but there are some step-grandchildren, too). My grandfather valued education more than many things.

May he rest in piece.

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I've haven't completely gotten over my grandpa's death. It was so sudden but I have to move on. Today is Tuesday and I only have the rest of this week before Fall Break, which lasts an entire week. I'll be spending it, along with Thanksgiving, with my 'adoptive' family here in West Virgina. I love them so much.

I've been working on a Princess Mononoke Fanfiction, if anyone is interested. The link for the story is: [link] . It has three chapters so far and I'm having a lot of fun with it.

Well, anyway, I am sorry for not uploading any art recently. The last few weeks have been so busy with school and grandpa and all. But I love you all!

So, life's been pretty hectic as of late. I haven't had a chance to do anything artistic except write a short story and some poems for Creative Writing. I'm not a fan of poetry and I'm definitely not a fan of my own poetry...Anyway, I'm hoping that things will wind down as the semester comes to a close. A few exams to do for finals and I should be good. I can't wait until Thanksgiving break!


I got a call today just before work that my grandfather had a major stroke. Apparently he's been given some medication that's helping him to recover movement. So, I'm praying for him, and I ask that everyone else out there pray as well. Thank you.


So, how are your lives going? Hopefully alright...^^