Hush, Love, Don't cry,
It'll be alright,
Hold me close,
As I administer the dose,
Listen to my lullaby of lies.

Introduce a Little Anarchy

Mood: Squee!
Music: Shakira "La Tortura (Shaketon Remix)"

Well, I got on here and had a new PM. I go to my inbox, and it's from theOtaku Staff. I got promoted to Senior Otaku! This has made my day. Congratulations to everyone else who got promoted!

I got my test back today in my religion class. I made a 80 on the in-class test, and a 65 on the take-home portion. So, I averaged it, and it came out as a 72.5, but I'm not so sure that's how it will average in the teacher's book. I also got my American History 1 paper back yesterday. You remember, the 5-page paper about Ben Franklin? I got an 86!

I also have several of my ceramics pieces completely finished. I'll try to take some pictures and post them. I know a couple of you were interested in seeing the mugs. I'll have my chibi Sasori trivet completely finished soon. I glazed it today, but I don't know when the teacher will do another glaze firing. I'm anxious to see how he will turn out. We don't have an exact skin color, so I had to experiment with a technique another girl used. It turned out pretty good on her project, but I'm not sure how mine will go...

I've got a couple of current projects underway:
Kabuto's Muffin~~for Akatsukizumi
Bishonen Tobi~~for my Bishonen Akatsuki series
Dodging Rain Drops~~just a little personal piece

I'm also going to try to finish the Akatsuki Commandments. The Eighth Commandment is up, but I don't think it's in my portfolio, on account of Hidan's language. After I post the Ninth Commandment, I'll post my NaruHina one-shot. I'm also working on a SasoDei fic...

Well, stay classy, Otakuites!

Excel~
~~I'm a hazard to myself, don't let me get me!~~

Character Poll!!

Mood: a bit tired...
Music: none

. Choose a few of your own characters. Five at the most.
2. Make them answer the following questions.

Characters:
1. Zyan
2. Aidan

So Starting easy..

How have you all been?
Zyan: ...
Aidan: I've been quite well, lately. Thank you for asking!

What are your full names?
Zyan: Niranyi Cuanti Zyan-lenatya
Aidan: Aidan MacKendrick

Nicknames?
Zyan: Zyan, because no one can pronounce my proper Nalacui name.
Aidan: I don't really have one...

How old are you? (present day)
Zyan: 114.
Aidan: 23.

What's your height?
Zyan: Hmm...5'2", maybe? Why do you care?
Aidan: I'm around 6'.

Nationality?
Zyan: Nalacui.
Aidan: Scottish, actually.

You Got Any Bad Habits?
Zyan: Yes.
Aidan: Is being chivalrous a bad habit? Larien says it is.

Are you a virgin?
Zyan: What's it to you?
Aidan: Oh, dear, that's a bit of a personal subject...

Who's your mate/spouse?
Zyan: Never had time for that shit.
Aidan: Larien Evenstar.

Do you have any kids?
Zyan: I don't have time for those, either.
Aidan: Ah...no...but I do want one.

What's your favourite food?
Zyan: Duandi (it's a Nalacui dish)
Aidan: I don't really take notice.

What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
Zyan: What the hell is *scrunches nose* ice cream?
Aidan: Mint chocolate chip.

Have you killed anyone?
Zyan: *polishes gun* Perhaps... *evil grin*
Aidan: Er...I'd rather not disclose that...

Do you hate anyone?
Zyan: Yes.
Aidan: I wouldn't say hate. Strongly dislike is more like it.

Love Anyone?
Zyan: No.
Aidan: Larien.

What is your job?
Zyan: Assassin, guardian, trickster, master theif...You name, I can most likely do it.
Aidan: I'm a doctor, of sorts.

What do you do to relax?
Zyan: I train.
Aidan: I like to read.

Eye Colors?
Zyan: Turquoise.
Aidan: My eyes are blue.

Hair Color?
Zyan: Silver.
Aidan: It's dirty blonde.

Rain, sunshine?
Zyan: It makes no difference. I could kill you anyways.
Aidan: I like the warm sunshine.

Any Unusual Things about you?
Zyan: My lifespan is six times longer than a human's.
Aidan: *chuckles nervously* Quite a bit, actually. However, I'd rather not disclose that.

What are/were your parents like?
Zyan: My mom committed suicide when I was 10, and my dad is a dick.
Aidan: My parents were wonderful.

Do you want to say something to your readers?
Zyan: Sleep with your eyes open...
Aidan: It's nice to meet you all!

Are you straight, gay, or bi?
Zyan: If I had to choose, I guess I'd be straight.
Aidan: I'm straight.

Tell us something no one knows about you.
Zyan: *evil glare*
Aidan: *nervous chuckle* Once again, I'd rather not disclose anything.

Name some of your talents:
Zyan: I made this pistol, I can control you all like puppets, and I can kill you in one second.
Aidan: Ah...I don't think I really have any talents...

Enemies?
Zyan: Everyone's an enemy.
Aidan: Hm...I guess anyone who threatens my life or the lives of my friends.

How do you feel after taking this quiz?
Zyan: Pissed...
Aidan: A bit nervous...

What are you going to do now?
Zyan: *cracks knuckles* Perhaps I'll kill you...
Aidan: I believe I'll go read now. Thank you!

Time For Some Campaigning!

Mood: Sleepy...
Music: BeForU "Dive"

WARNING!! SERIOUS OBAMA BASHING!! Please don't read if you are easily offended...

So, last night was the big Vice-Presidential Debate. Now, I did not watch it myself because I was too busy. However, my good friends Tobi (my roommate), Tiffany, and Deuster watched it in our dorm's lobby. There were also a couple of other people down there. Three other girls, to be exact. Among these six, there was only 1 Obama fan. She felt the need to constantly argue with everything my good friends said.

You see, my friends were giving the VP candidates points for various things. By the end of the night, Palin had 17, Biden had only 2. Well, Palin said she was against same-sex marriage. My friends yell, "POINT!!" The girl (we'll call her Merry) says, "What do you have against same-sex marriage?" Tobi says, "It's against the Bible!" Merry says, "No it's not." Tobi looks at Tiffany and says, "You're Bible or mine?" indicating that she was willing to run upstairs and get one to prove Merry wrong. In case anyone feels the need to dispute the fact that same-sex marriage is against the Bible, let me point out that Sodom and Gomorra were DESTROYED because they practiced SAME-SEX RELATIONS. Lot even offered to give the Sodomites his daughters if they would leave the men alone, but instead, the Sodomites asked for the "beautiful men" with Lot, or in other words, the angels. Now, don't get me wrong, I have a friend who happens to be a lesbian. I don't hate the people, I hate their actions. If they want to get married, it's their decision. However, I will vote on the issues according to MY beliefs.

Another reason my friends and I are so supportive of McCain-Palin is that they want to do something about the No Child Left Behind act. Palin has a child with Down's Syndrome, so she knows what she is talking about. Yes, I realize the child is a baby right now, but babies tend to grow up. Palin believes that handicapped children slow down the class. This is true. If you follow the NCLB act, and there is a handicapped person in the class, the entire class will be slowed down. As a future teacher, I will support anyone who believes in bettering the school system. Well, Biden decided to take a crack at the disabled persons issue. Apparently, he made a very "uneducated" remark about disabled children. My friends, having taken a class with Dr. Ezell (a teacher here), immediately knew that she would be throwing a fit if she were watching the debate, and they made a comment about that. Merry disagreed with my friends, saying that her father worked with disabled people.

This brings me to my main point: do NOT base your opinions solely on what your parents say! Your parents will not be marking the ballot for you, so please, grow a brain and take a look at where the candidates stand on the issues. Another thing: do NOT base your vote solely on political party! Again, please grow a brain and take a look at where the candidates stand on the issues! I can not stress this fact strongly enough!

Of course, the issues aren't the only important thing. Also, take a look at the little gestures the candidates make. The best candidate for the next American president should not believe that the American flag is a "symbol of oppression to other countries". He should not have a problem with the American national anthem. His wife should not be ashamed to live in America. He should be proud to salute the American flag. What country does he think is voting on who the next American president is?

Well, that's all I have for now. Stay classy, Otakuites!

Excel~
~~Hold your breath because tonight will be the night that I won't fall for you.~~

Valse Aeris...

Mood: Unf...
Music: Smile.dk "Mr. Wonderful"

Well, I just got out of my religion test. Half of me says I failed, the other half says I passed. See, I knew most of it. It was just 8 identification questions, a short essay, and then over the weekend I did the take-home 3-page essay. I guess I'll have to wait until Thursday to see how I did....

We started glazing today in Ceramics 1. I did the underglaze for 2 mugs. The actual flame is red, the area around the flame is rust-colored, and the rest of the mug is black. I can't wait to see how they turn out! I also did a couple of details on a couple of other pieces. I guess I'll continue them on Thursday because I went by there after I got out of my test, and after finishing some homework for my watercolor class tomorrow.

I have another test tomorrow. It's for American History 1. Me, Tobi, Kathryn, and April are gonna study for it tonight after supper.

I really need to work on the Akatsuki Commandments. I've got 2 more to write, and then I might write a third for the tenth commandment, which will be more of an epilogue.

Oh! I'm working on some fan art! I've got a picture of Sasori that's been inked, a picture of a bride that's been inked, a picture of a rave girl that's finished, and then there's my new OC. The OC's name is Zyan (pronounced ZYE-ahn). She kind of reminds me of the FFX-2 version of Yuna, in that she's wearing a short skirt under 3 half-skirts. Her hair's mostly short, but there's a kind of long piece on her right side, and a really long piece in the back. Her left hand has chakra strings coming out of the fingers, and her right hand is holding a custom pistol. No, she is not a fan character for Naruto! I don't do fan characters. I'm thinking of writing a story based on her. I don't know...

Well, that's all for now! Stay classy, Otakuites!

Excel~
~~Carried away by a moonlight shadow.~~

Swear To Shake It Up, If You Swear To Listen...

Mood: hungry!
Music: Los Lonely Boys "How Far Is Heaven?"

Breakfast sucked today. At the make-your-own-eggs station, they had PRE-MIXED eggs! Ugh!! I don't like their stupid pre-mixed eggs! They're disgusting! I wanna MAKE MY OWN EGGS!!! Is that too much to ask for?

Oh!! I got MSN messenger today. Finally! Unfortunately, it's being a butt and won't let me change my display name from my email to what I want...The jerks...*kicks MSN*

Nothing else to report really. I got both of my papers done. I didn't do anything else, though. Stayed with Daku the whole weekend. Again.

Friday's my lil bro's birthday. I'ono what to get him, but me and Daku are going to go to my house and surprise everyone. I'm gonna TRY to make it to the game, since I know where the town is. I don't want my parents to know I'm coming home, though, so I'll have to stop and ask for directions to the football field. How weird is that? Having to play an away football game on your birthday? Well, he loves playing, so he'll be happy...

Well, stay classy, Otakuites!

Excel~
~~Please leave all overcoats, canes and tophats at the door!~~