I had a fantastic week so far. My awesome friend came down from Gainesville to Orlando on Monday for a surprise visit (he was getting a break from work). He stayed in , , and my apartment from then until last night. It was nonstop fun! He even got to meet my family (of course, my roomie has been practically adopted by my family by now XD).

I haven't been on dA much lately, nor have I had much free time for art. I've started the next OIAI page, and the sketch for 's contest prize is done, but I haven't finished either completely. However, I have one more week left of summer classes, so I will soon have lots of time. That is, assuming that I remain jobless.

But for now, I would like to feature an artist I stumbled upon recently. 's paintings are beautifully colorful, and they are quite reminiscent of impressionist artwork. Here are some of his works, but don't forget to check out the rest of his gallery too!



I also snagged this survey from 's journal. XD
- First thing you wash in the shower?
My hair.

- What color is your favorite hoodie?
Navy.

- Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
I've never kissed anyone yet.

- Do you plan outfits?
If something interesting is happening on a certain day, then I would. Other than that, no.

- How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Tired and kinda bored

- Who was the last person you kissed?
See above

- Person before that?
Again, see above

- What are you craving right now?
Baked beans. Bucsh's baked beans.

- What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Sauerkraut

- Do you make prank calls?
No, but I've seen (and assisted) teammates as they made prank calls.

- Ever hooked up with some one out of state?


- Do you sleep with any stuffed animals?
I don't sleep with one, but I own a Deidara plushie.

- Would you dance to the taco song?
The what?

- Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No, but I've counted to 100 or so several times.

- Do you bite your ice cream or just lick it?
Depends. I do the latter most of the time when the ice cream is in a cone.

- Do you like anyone right now?
. . . It's complicated.

- What do you think of crickets?
They're okay?

- Have you ever met a celebritity?
A couple, actually. I've met Andy Garcias, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole (who's totally my hero right now, after his hilarious criticism of Scott McClellan), and I almost met Matthew Perry in San Fransisco.

- Do you like cottage cheese?
It's been a loooong time since I've last tried it, so I have no idea.

- What are you listening to right now?
Nothing.

- Would you go sky diving?
Heck yes!

- Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
If he's buying (and if I get to ride on Air Force One), then why not?

- Would you throw potatoes at him?
No. I don't think he's been the best leader, or whatnot, but I have no reason to hate or be malicious to someone I have never met in my life.

- Is there anything sparkly on you?
My silver ring.

- Do you rent movies often?
Hahaha, I barely watch movies in general.

- Who sits behind you in your math class?
I have no idea, but I am in a math class right now. Then again, people switch seats frequently in that class, so I think a different person sits behind me every time.

- Can you count backwards from 74?
Yes.

- Who are you going to be with tonight??
Mah roomies. :3

- Brown or white egg?
Either one is fine.

- Ever been on a train?
Do the Disney trains and subways count? Other than that, nope. There aren't many passenger trains in Florida.

- Ever told someone you loved them?
I have, to family members and friends. But to a boy in a non-platonic sense? Nope.

- Do you have a cell phone?
Yes.

- Are you a virgin?
Yes.

- Any kids?
The previous question should answer that.

- What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
Sleeping and eating.

- Ever had cream puffs?
I cream puffs, but I don't get to eat them often.

- Ever had Breaded Shrimp?
Yes.

- Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Nope.

- What was the last question you asked?
"Are we going to Publix?"

- What was the last CD you bought?
I don't buy full albums anymore; I get individual songs from iTunes and from friends.

- What is/was your bus number for school?
I don't know. I only rode a bus to Middle school (and to some school volleyball matches and field trips).

- Is your hair curly?
It's wavy if I do nothing to it.

- Last time you cried?
Last night, listening to testimonies at Campus Crusade (a university Christian program). It was a couple tears, rather than full-out bawling, but I guess that counts.

- Ever walked into a wall?
Glass doors. . .

- Ever walked UP a wall?
Why, I just did ten minutes ago! Just kidding. I think the answer to that one is obvious.

- Have you ever bought anything from PacSun?
Yep.

- Favorite time of the year?
Winter. Florida winters are just lovely. Unfortunately, it's summer now, and it's grossly hot, humid, and rainy.

- What's your favorite number?
I dunno. I usually like even ones.

- Favorite colours?
Teal.

- Do you have any piercings?
One ear piercing on each ear.

- Do you have any tattoos?
No.

- Who was the last person you held hands with?
, , , and I linked arms when walking home from Crusade last night, if that counts.

- Do you sleep with the TV on?
I don't have a TV in my room.

- Where was your default picture taken at?
My icon? It's from one of my comics.

- Why was your default picture taken?
Because I drew it.

- Do you like your life right now?
Yes! Well, for the most part.

- How do you feel about 'love'?
I'm rather cynical about "love," and I confuse myself when trying to think about what I feel. I would like to be in love, but getting there is the problem.

- What is your favorite animal?
I dogs. Horses take second place.

- Do you have good vision?
Without contacts, I can't see much.

- Can you hula hoop?
Yes.

- Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I'll decide that when I get into that position.

- Do you have a job?
Not right now, unless you consider "student" an occupation.

- What are you wearing?
Jeans and a t-shirt that reads "Game Over" (our volleyball team wore those shirts to the Wolfson Tournament in Jacksonville, and we shut down every single team. XD It was awesome!).

- What does your hair look like?
Wavy

- Ever climbed out a window?
From a car, yes.

- Can you handle the truth?
Yes, much better than a poor cover-up for the truth.

- What was the most recent thing you bought?
Food from Publix. XD

- How often do you talk on the phone?
Not often.

- What's the longest you talked to someone on the phone?
I think I was on the phone one time for three hours.

- Do you hate/dislike more than 3 people?
I don't hate people, but there are a couple that I marginally dislike (I'm trying to stop that too).

- Are you sarcastic?
Yes, but in a humorous sense.

- Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes.

- Do looks matter?
Sometimes.

- Do you use chapstick?
I use lip balm.

- Are you too forgiving?
Yes. At least, I try to be.

- Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Not really.

- Do you own a gun?
No.

- Where are you located?
Orlando

- Have you ever been in a castle?
I've been in a fort, if that counts.

- Do you like your hair?
Depends on my mood and current self-esteem.

- Do you like yourself?
Same as above.

- When was the last time you talked on AIM?
I don't have AIM.

- Random statement.
I'm hungry; I need to cook some dinner.

- What are you doing today?
Not much. :/

- TAG 5 PEOPLE
Anybody can take this survey.

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My manga coloring: Shino, ch. 394

My fandom essays:
In Defense of DeiSaku *Added New Fanfictions*
A Possible Conclusion for Naruto
Deidara Character Analysis

*HatakeKelley's essays:
Countering Common Anti-NaruSaku Arguments
Ch. 386 Analysis
Deidara is Superior to Sasuke

Collab essay:
Why Yamato's Comment to Sakura Shouldn't be Dismissed
Debating the Common Arguements for NH/SS