.::*A Fangirl's Thoughts*::.

Let's make this simple.

What: I will officially be gone until November 15. I may possibly make an exception to post a Halloween picture, but I won't be answering any comments or anything if I do. This absence includes Skype, MSN, and basically anything except certain necessary, school-related sites. And twitter. Because I use my phone for that. (So if you want to keep track of what I'm doing during this month, that's a good way to do it.)

Why: My church is doing a month of preparation for an event we're going to be doing as a body. As part of this preparation, we're going to fast from some of the big things that distract us from God - in my case, that's obviously internet. So although it pains me to do this, I think that's kind of the point. In case anyone's wondering, I'm also going to (attempt to) take a break from fandom in general - no Naruto, Harry Potter, Fruits Basket...basically no fiction. ;; I may not survive. But we'll see how it goes. D: Keep me in your prayers, or wish me luck, or yell at me, or whatever you feel you ought to do in this situation. I'd appreciate your support in this, though; it's very important to me, and I think it will be a good thing if I can stay positive. ^^

I will miss you all terribly. D: To anyone who favs/watches/comments during that time - thank you so much in advance! I'm sorry to my Skype pals; I know my timing is such epic fail, as usual. xD;; Please forgive me...I promise you will survive a month without me...or more accurately, a month without the main RP. D; I'm sorry!!

I love you all...

.::*A Fangirl's Thoughts*::.

Here's some things that've been on my mind lately.

- I am so backed up with messages and deviations. D8 I need to comment and favorite on so many pictures, not to mention answer all of the comments on my pictures... S'what I get for posting so many at once. >< Sorry 'bout that. I will get around to answering them, but until then - thanks so much to everyone who's been commenting and favoriting lately, especially on my Snape pictures. ^^ It's really encouraging to get support like that when I change the subject of my pictures a bit; now I know y'all don't just watch me because I draw Kabuto/Sasuke/what have you. xD;; So thanks! And thanks for putting up with the spammage, lol.

- ...I may be taking an unexpected month-long break from the internet starting Wednesday. If I do, I'll update this letting you know when I'll be back and why exactly I'll be gone, but just know that I may be gone for a while. I know this is short notice, but I was notified shortly as well. >> Good news is, if I do take the break, I'll have lotsa art to spam you with when I return~

- I am making a Slytherin scarf! Got tired of trying to find one, so my mom bought me a little rectangle loom thing that'll let me knit one pretty easily. :3 I've already got a good start on it, and I just worked for a few hours last night. So it should be done before too long. xD The yarn is soft~ And pretty~ So excited! *^^*

- Raaaaaaaaaaain. <3 It's finally arrived. I'm happy, because this is my favorite kind of weather, but it's also pretty inconvenient, I must admit. Sure makes walking around campus a little miserable. :/ Oh well...here's hoping soon I'll have a Slytherin scarf to keep me warm! *dorky thumbs up* lulz. Then with my greasy hair, I'll be like a little blonde Snape. :3 ...except not nearly as cool. And I don't think I have enough black clothing to pull it off. BUT ANYWAY. Let me be content in my fantardedness~

- May be opening a couple commission slots if I can clear out some of my to-do list over this break. I need money...

- We...finally are going to start D&D...and my mom is making me back out of it. T.T She has her reasons...and I respect her decision...but I am still disappointed. U.U I've decided I will fill the void with more roleplaying. I miss Warriors RPing, specifically... So I may start a forum for that at some point. Maybe some HP, too. I've never tried it before...could be fun. C: Would anyone be interested in RPing with me? (It'll be higher-level RPing, so experience is preferred.)

.::*A Fangirl's Thoughts*::.

So, some things.

I got my first math test back (FINALLY) today. ...I got...a perfect score. D8 lol. I kept like...looking back at it...making sure I wasn't reading something wrong...but no. I really did get 100%. Not that I'm surprised I did well, but I mean...I'm not /that/ good at math. xD;; Ah well. The stuff on the test was fairly easy...next test will be far more difficult... T___T I don't really understand what we're learning right now...

Anyway, in other news, in case you haven't noticed, I'm kinda infatuated with Severus Snape atm. D: I can't remember being this deep in fandom since I first started favoring Kabuto. I love it. <3 I am really just happiest when fangirling. But we'll see whether it lasts. Just because Kabuto started on this level doesn't mean it'll last as long as he has. Kinda hope it does. Snape's the kind of character I really wanna love. <3 Yup.

I honestly think I am a little insane. Or at least have some sort of anxiety disorder. Or something. Last night was just freaky. And that's all I have to say on that matter. Prayer is lovely.

Um, the D button doesn't like me on this netbook. So excuse any lack of D's. I tried to catch them all, but I might've missed some. Sorry.

I am two away from two hundred watchers. Wow. Never would've imagined ever being able to say that when I first joined dA. Thanks so much, everyone who's supported me through all this. <3 Commenters, favers, watchers... It's amazing to me that people would even pay attention to my half-hearted attempts at art. It's really encouraging. Thanks guys. <3

Um...I guess that's it...

I leave with this thought:

"50 points from Gryffindor!" 8D

.::*A Fangirl's Thoughts*::.

Because the old one got buried and I think it's time to let it go. xD Rest in peace, old tag journal. You served me well. *solemn wave*

...aaaaand that's enough of that. On to the tags!

-stolen from (i think)-

Who sleeps in bed next to you?
xD My dog, Chewy. <3

What's one of the stupidest things you've done?
Oh dear...um. Let's see. Probably deciding to play competitive varsity basketball two years ago. Never again...never again. I still can't believe I let my sister and dad talk me into it. U.U

What kind of magazines do you read? What news sites do you read?
I don't really read magazines. I mean, I read Shonen Jump when I happen to visit the used book store and there's an interesting one there or something, but that hardly counts. I don't read the news, I watch it on Fox or get it from my dad. We like discussing current events. <3

If you could see one band in concert right now, any band, dead or alive, which would it be?
Oh dang, um, probably Three Days Grace. Because they have music I could get into at a concert.

What's really disgusting?
Uhh... Conventions. They smellll...

Name one odd item within five feet of you.
An odd item, hmm? Two of the little cows they had in the Chik-Fil-A kids' meals a little while back. Or an old Ramune bottle...and the cardboard-and-ducktape makeshift gun prop from the "Everything" skit! Yes. <3

What's your current fandom/obsession/addiction?
xD Um, I have so many, it's not even funny. Kabuto and Sasuke are obvious so... Recently, Sylar from Heroes. <3 Because he is epic awesome for invading Parkman's head. >3 And Deidara and Sasori from Naruto. Mostly Sasori. But a little bit of Deidara, too... They're both so cool. ^^

Where would you like to go right now if you had enough money?
Umm, West Virginia. <3 Because it's prettyful~

What are you most excited for?
CHRISTMAS. <3 Shut up, I love it.

What websites do you always visit when you go online? What's your favorite place to visit?
DeviantArt. I'd say twitter, but I mostly do that from my phone nowadays... Skype doesn't count. So I guess my favorite is dA too. xD

What was the last thing you bought?
...dark chocolate Raisinettes. Because I needed chocolate, dangit. D:

What's your favorite season?
Fall. <3 All over the place. Love the weather, love the colors, love the holidays...fall is win. ^^

Does the weather affect your mood?
Oh yeah! Stormy, rainy, or cloudy weather puts me in an awesome mood. xD Clear, windy days are awesome too. Bright, hot days put me in a foul mood, though...

What is your zodiac sign?
Uhh. xD I forget... I wanna say Aquarius and Horse (Chinese zodiac), but I'm not really sure.

What new skill do you want to learn right now?
I want to learn how to make good amvs! xD One of those fantarded things I have only ever dreamed of doing, haha. Like cosplay.

5 things (not people) you can't live without?
mp3, sketchbook, pencil, hoodie, a book

Do you have any siblings?
Yes. A little brother, a younger sister, and an older brother.

What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
Stop being a jerk to my friend.

What subject in school did you remember the easiest?
Umm, probably vocabulary/spelling. Because I knew most of the words before I even had to memorize them, haha...

.::A Fangirl's Thoughts::.

i guess it's about time i updated this. xD

here's what's been going on with me.

-been a bit too busy for my tastes. school's as annoying as ever, but at least i enjoy math. ^^ my teacher's the most adorable thing ever. xD he's your stereotypical math nerd down to the thick glasses and too-short pants, hahaha. i love him. <3

-art block plagued me for a long time, but i'm starting to break it. fighting the good fight on that front.

-i. love. lord of the rings. <3 omg.

-and nickel creek.

-and sasuke. especially lately.

-speaking of naruto, been overall very pleased with the direction the manga's been taking. kishimoto's finally getting back to the roots of the whole sasuke-naruto rivalry/relationship thing that made this series so interesting to me in the first place. i missed it, and now it's returned. yay. kankurou, however, is officially on my short list of "characters i loathe." which usually means he'll end up being favored eventually because i can't loathe even a character for a very long time, but we shall see. we shall see. i won't forgive him easily for using sasori as a puppet. D:< and don't give me this "he's just a doll/puppet it's not like it's actually him" nonsense. he's just being irritatingly unoriginal; don't use someone else's handiwork, make your own... >> says the sasuke fangirl. xD don't worry, i'm not pleased with sasuke's fighting as of late, either. i miss the old days when he was actually inventive and clever. now he's just relying on the massively overpowered "gift" itachi gave him. still love the kid, but his fight scenes have gotten a little repetitive.

-RAIKAGE IS WIN <3

-GAARA IS WIN <3

-MIZUKAGE IS WIN <3

-danzou...has win moments occasionally.

-tsuchikage is sorta annoying.

-i'm so proud of the seven of you that voted for sasuino and the three that voted for sasutema. <3 :'D and the rest of you too, of course, but i didn't expect anyone at all would be interested in those two pairings of mine. :3 you made me happy. and i will see about geting some sasusaku out there. xD and maybe some humor kabusasu/sasukabu just for kicks. because i feel like making fun of them since i haven't lately. <3 (what do you mean, lolita on a triceratops so doesn't count as making fun of! not at all! xDD)

-trying to work on my to-draw list. u.u i promise i am. you all should bother me about it more. D: if you're actually talking to me i find it harder to put things off...

-get twitters, guys. D8

aaaaand i guess that's it. :3 love y'all. i want to see nine. D: and i want a job. and yet i don't. oh well.

byyyyye. :3

-Marie