So much time...

Wow...I have nothing better to do with my time than make stickers and blog about them.

Is it sad?

Happy New Year 2009!

2008 was a very eventful year. I was busier than ever and spent more money than ever. As always, time simply flew. I wish I could say that I welcome 2009 with open arms, but I still childishly wish time would stop for just a moment. I feel a mixture of fear and excitement because I will be graduating from high school this spring (Oh. My. Gosh. There, I said it.) The time will come, whether I'm ready for it or not. Perhaps that is why I enjoy reading/watching books/movies dealing with time travel. It allows me to fantasize a bit.

On New Year's Eve, I finally got to watch the much anticipated movie, Summer Time Machine Blues, starring Juri Ueno and Eita. The movie has been sitting on my computer for almost a year (since January 2008!) but I never got around to seeing it. The movie turned out to be everything I expected so I was very happy. Fun! :)

I'm really enjoying winter break (I've learned how to relax!) But maybe that's just another way of saying that I've gotten lazier. School starts next week and I haven't started on any school work...oops! DX



I did design a bag though! It took me around eight hours to finish because I'm slow. I actually woke up last Sunday morning dreaming about the bag. I thought about it all morning, but didn't take any action. My head started to hurt as it screamed, "Do it!" So I did, but not without watching some anime (Monster) first to relieve the anxiety that had built up. I sometimes do get panic attacks like that for no reason...

A close up of the hedgehog:

I showed it to my co-workers and one thought it was a mouse. ^^; Ah,well, that was better than my mother, who thought the mushroom was an apple. I want to make more, but I don't think I will be able to since I haven't done any school work... ><

My 2009 resolutions:
1) Don't stress!
2) Think positively!
2) Be healthy!
3) Be happy!

I hope everyone is enjoying the rest of their winter break (while it lasts!) ^o^

End of Winter Break

Again, I haven't blogged in a while. I don't blog much, do I? o_o;

School starts tomorrow...I don't think I'm ready to go back. But that doesn't matter. I still have to go. -_-

Back in December (previous post), I created a goal list. Here's what I've completed:
1) Complete all homework assignments.
2) Work on school projects. (Nope.)
3) Study for the SAT. (Kind of? Not enough time.)
4) Revamp the entire Love-Train network. (Half finished.)
5) Bake yogurt cake.
6) Learn how to use the sewing machine.
7) Draw. (I drew so little that it doesn't count.)
8) Brush up on my Japanese! (Tried to.)

I regret fooling around during the break...I could have gotten some serous studying done. I did manage to make a new layout for the Love-Train.net domain and for Chantilly. There are three more layouts to go. A full revamp of this site should be on the way...I'm only worried about whether I have time since school is starting tomorrow. I am also considering changing the name of this site because I found another art site named, "Inspiration." -_- What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

Today was an "okay" day. Not much happened. I read Lovely Complex volume 3, made mochi, and sewed an owl. See? Not much.

Tonight I plan to play with some clay (finally!) and watch another episode of Galileo. ^.~

Last Day of Freedom

What I did over the summer:

1) Went to a sumo tournament with my sister and an old friend. <3
2) Watched and finished the anime, Daddy-Long-Legs.
3) Successfully baked mango-banana cupcakes.
4) Drew 2 pieces of CG art and my first vector piece.
5) Volunteered at Panya's 10th Anniversary Party.
6) Cooked.
7) Read four books (on my 5th one now): "Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown, "Daddy-Long-Legs" by Jean Webster, "The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama, and "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson.
8) Watched four movies (Swing Girls, Waterboys, The Illusionist, Dirty Dancing).
9) Read 28 manga books.
10) Made a new layout for Musical Chairs.
11) Made felt plushies.
12) WAX & Lee Ki Chan concert @ the 6th Annual Korean Festival.
13) Car wash for Japan trip fundraiser.
14) Finally tried a shot of wheatgrass juice @ Jamba Juice. DX
15) Almost literally smacked into someone famous at the mall!
16) Drew JaeJoong.
17) Learned 48 Japanese vocabulary.
18) Ate kiwi fruit for the first time and it's yummy.
18) Tried foccacia bread for the first time and it's yummy.
19) Tried wasabi for the first time and it's not yummy.
20) Made Junsu doll (see above). <333

I hope tomorrow will be a great day and that the new school year will have good things to come.

Que Sera Sera*

*To explain the title, I've been listening to the song (Doris Day and Pink Martini's version) and watching the drama. All three are <333!

Gosh, I haven't updated the artwork section in the longest time...and Inspiration is supposed to be an artwork site. *slaps self* Even though my left hand (my drawing hand!) is all swollen and puffy from the stupid mosquito bites I received at the library the other day, I shouldn't use that as an excuse. Oh no, I'm here to finally bring you some updates!

I finished my second CG art this Tuesday. You can view it here. Comments are also made on that page.

My sister and I have also been making some cards for the craft fair to fund for our Japan trip next spring. I really hope they will sell...!


My sister makes the cutest cards!


The cards I made...

The card on the right is the first one I made. I also took a close-up of the drawing I did. You can view it here. ^^


Pretty girls in kimonos.
We also made bookmarks from a kit provided by Oda sensei. The quality of the paper was outstanding. I was so nervous when I was using them that it was the first time I cut so straight using scissors! The one on the left is made by my sister and the one on the right is made by me.

And some pictures of what I cooked up this past week:




My lunch today.

If they happen to look random, that's because it is. I always cook with whatever ingredients I can find in the kitchen. And if you're wondering why noodles all the time, it is because we have a thousand packets of noodles simply waiting to be used!

A Lonely Summer

I haven't blogged in a while. It has been a little over two weeks since school ended. Having no real friends is depressing but I tell myself I am independent to make myself feel better. =)

Since summer began, there has been a major change in the pace of my life. Sometimes, I find it boring. At other times, I am perfectly content with all the free time I have to relax and do what I want. I now have the chance to work on some handicraft (my new obsession hobby) and practice my culinary skills. I am far from being adept in either areas, but I'll try to master them the best I can. My lovely sister already made a bunch of lovely softies! She recently finished Usotsuki to accompany Warumono from Aranzi Aronzo.


I designed some cards using my original art. These are prototypes that I gave to Oda sensei for approval to sell at the craft fair. I still foolishly cling to the hope that I can make enough money to go on the Japan trip.

I don't feel like saying much else. Pictures will suffice.



Does she look like Nyozeka?

Working hard and diligently studying Japanese.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Mango-banana Cupcakes

Innards

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Ehhh? What is Usotsuki doing, ogling at my new Evan CD?!


Uh oh. Warumono is getting some funny ideas. I knew I shouldn't have left Death Note lying around.

You can't take your eyes off them for even one second. Please excuse me while I make sure these bad boys don't make any more trouble. =)

Ms. Naks Doll

I spent all of yesterday making a doll of Ms. Naks for Ms. Naks. I tried to make it resemble her, but how much can a chibi figure resemble a real person?


Her full name is Ms. Nakamura, but everyone calls her Ms. Naks instead and I'm glad of it.