Hey, guys. Sorry I haven't been around lately.

I've been in another one of my artistic slumps as of late. It's actually more that I've lost faith in my "talent". I feel as if I can't really make any good artwork. But I don't really want to pour out my troubles in this Journal entry. It's only a heads-up--I'm still alive! Just not necessarily happy.

Let's see how nerdy I am!

ANIME NERD
[X] You watch anime.
[X] You read manga.
[  ] You buy/collect anime DVDs or manga volumes.
[  ] You own some other form of anime/manga merchandise.
[  ] You have referred to an anime character as 'hot' before.
[  ] You have cosplayed.
[  ] You have done so in public.
[  ] You have been to an anime/manga convention.
[  ] You have created/joined a fan club for an anime/manga character.
[  ] You have created/joined a hate club for an anime/manga character.
[  ] You have squealed when you found out somebody had the same name as an anime character you knew.
[  ] You enjoy drawing anime.                    
[  ] People you know know you as the 'anime' person.
[X] You know that it is pronounced 'mawnguh' and not 'manga' like it is spelled.
Anime Nerd Points: 2 1/2

ART NERD
[X] You like art.
[X] You actually consider yourself an artist.
[  ] When using art supplies, the brand of them matters to you.
[  ] You have asked for art supplies as a Christmas/birthday gift before.
[  ] You give people your drawings as gifts.
[X] People actually ask for your drawings.
[  ] You are known as 'the art person' at your school.
[  ] Instead of just 'brown' or 'pink', you'd be specific; it's 'sienna brown' or 'blush pink'.
[  ] You have taken an art class outside of school.
[X] You have considered a career as an artist.
[X] Your school papers are always covered in doodles.
[  ] You have a favorite artist.
[X] Your drawings have been framed.
[  ] You carry a sketchbook with you everywhere you go.
Art Nerd Points: 6

MUSICAL NERD
[X] You play a musical instrument.
[X] You play more than one instrument.
[X] You actually really enjoy playing your instrument.
[X] You've given your instrument a name.
[X] You've participated in an extracurricular activity for your instrument.
[  ]You are known by what you play.
[X] You listen to classical music.
[  ] You are wondering whether that refers to the classical music genre or the classical music time period.
[  ] You have a favorite composer.
[X] All/Most of your friends are from your band/orchestra class.
[X] You write music.
[X] You've had discussions with your friends about music; your favorite.
[X] You have considered a professional career with your instrument.
[  ] You are never nervous playing for other people.
Musical Nerd Points: 9

VIDEO GAME NERD
[X] You play video games.
[X] You've owned more than 4 different video game systems.
[X] You've had debates over which system is the greatest.  
[X] You play video games every day.
[X] You have played a video game for over 10 hours.
[X] You have songs from your favorite video games on your MP3 player.
[X] You love to talk about video games.
[X] You memorize the dates for when a new game is being released.
[X] People know you as the 'gamer' person.
[X] You spend more time on video games than you do hanging out with friends.
[X] Your gaming system is in your room.
[X] You have preferences when it comes to what company your game came from.
[X] You've had debates over which company is the best.
[X] You keep playing a game until you beat it.
[  ] It makes you angry when you found out somebody looked up cheat codes on the internet to beat their game.
Video Game Nerd Points: 14

COMPUTER NERD
[X] You use the computer every day.
[X] You have an account/username on some sort of social website.
[  ] You go into random internet chatrooms.
[X] You spend at least 2 hours a day on the computer. (more xDD)
[X] You use emoticons.
[X] It is hard to go a day without using the computer.
[X] You spend time in online forums.
[  ] In the forum/chatroom you use, you are known there by everyone else.
[X] You have friends you have only met online.
[X] You have/had a girlfriend/boyfriend you have only met online.
[  ] You have actually met an online friend in person.
[X] U cn ezly rd 'txttlk.
[X] You have said 'lol' or 'omg' in speech that is not online.
[X] You can type really, really fast.
Computer Nerd Points: 11

Man, I'm nerdy. Awesome! Mostly video game and computer nerd. I'm tech-y (not the same thing as trekky)!

First off, I'd like to thank Anonymous for the premium membership. If it's the same anonymous that's been doing it this whole time, really, you don't have to fund my premium membership! I really appreciate it, but I don't want you wasting your points on me if you don't have that many. But really, I love that you renew it for me, that's so generous of you! Really, if I had my own points, I would do it myself. So thank you!

Secondly, I'd like to thank everyone for their birthday wishes! I'm going to the beach!

I hope it's sunny tomorrow! I'm having a BBQ on the beach for lunch and a seafood dinner! W00T! Cy'all!

Another one stolen from ~KBTinTheHouse without asking!

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
First I would be sad and angry, then I would break up with them.

2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
My dream of living in San Luis Obispo, California, with all my friends from Oregon visiting me so often it's like I never left.

3. What is the one thing most hated by you?
When people insist that they're always right.

4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Buy a house in San Luis Obispo, hire a top-notch doctor for my mom to get rid of her pain, and then donate some to charity.

5. What helps to pull you out of a bad mood?
Sleeping or hanging out with my friends. Of course, which friends depends...

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
I believe both, but being loved by someone shows that there's someone out there who cares for you, even in the hardest of times. Of course, no relationship can last if you don't love them back.

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
I intend to wait until they 1) show that they have no intention of loving/liking me back or 2) leave and I can't follow.

8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
I'd try really hard to find someone else. I don't believe in cheating and I don't believe that love should be one-sided.

9. If you like to act with someone, who will it be? Your gf/bf or an actress/actor?
I don't act, but I'd love to. It would definitely be my boyfriend or a really nice actress/actor. Course, if I had my choice, it would all the friends who make me laugh!

10. What kinds of books do you buy?
Fantasy, interesting biographies, fun facts, fiction, mystery, horror. A whole bunch.

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
Happily programming and designing games with a vacation house in Italy. 8D

12. What's your fear?
To lose everything. But I don't really fear Death, simply living without everything.

13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Nobody tagged me, I stole it. But Amber is awesome!

14. Would you rather be single and rich or married, but poor?
That's a hard one. I believe I would rather be single and rich, simply because I can handle being without a partner, but I have to have some sort of living fund. I've already been poor for a while... I'm tired of it.

15. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
Go back to sleep.

16. Would you give all in a relationship?
I would do what I could, but sometimes giving all to the wrong person ends in heartache.

17. If you could pick a new name for yourself, what would it be? First name is fine, but if you're feeling imaginative, you can do the whole thing.
Hmm... this one is hard. I think I'm more of a... I don't know. I don't think any other name fits me, even though I've wanted a different name for a while.

18. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing that special someone has done?
Depends on how horrible it was. If they cheat, no. If they hit me, it means that they have the capacity to be abusive, so no. If we just get into a fight, forgiving would depend on the severity of the fight. If he breaks something, I'll get mad, but I'll forgive.

19. What are your three most important things you'd find in a lover?
Compassion, an interest and understanding for my needs and not just his, and courage.

North Italy (Vargas Feliciano)
[x] You were bullied a lot in your childhood.
[x] You adore pasta, pizza, cheese, and fruit.
[x] You're very happy-go-lucky
[ ] You constantly have a dozy look on your face as if you're always away with the fairies
[x] You have a long curly strand of hair that always tends to stick up
[x] You're a good artist
[x] You can be clumsy at times
[x] You have a friend you always depend upon if you mess up something
[ ] If your life was in danger, you would do the typical Italian thing and say: "PLEASE DON'T KILL ME! I HAVE RELATIVES IN YOUR COUNTRY!"
[x] You would surrender in a war situation

Italy = 8/10

Germany (Ludwig)
[ ] You're very stoic and serious
[x] Sausages are your favourite foods.
[ ] You like to walk dogs/your dog
[x] Your boss/principal/tutor/home-room teacher is a nut-case.
[ ] You love rules and think they should always be followed
[x] You think the world would be better if everyone played by the rules
[ ] You work very hard
[x] Your alone time is your 'happy time'
[x] You can appear tough but be very considerate towards people
[x] You've had issues with money once or twice

Germany = 4/10

Japan (Kiku Honda)
[ ] You're very mature
[ ] You think everything over before saying it.
[ ] You believe in ghosts but aren't phased by the experience when you see one
[ ] You isolated yourself during childhood
[ ] You became very successful in a short amount of time
[x] You are somewhat inexperienced when it comes to the outside world
[ ] You can seem cold/aloof to other people
[ ] You're good at practical tasks
[ ] You need time to adjust to new people

Japan = 1/10

The Allies
The United States of America (Alfred F. Jones)
[x] You love hamburgers
[ ] You think you're awesome
[ ] You love to invent things
[x] You love going to the cinema/watching films/making films
[ ] You can seem to be very brash to other people
[x] You have a tendency to stick your nose into other peoples' business
[x] You're terrified of ghosts
[x] You know aliens exist
[ ] You tend to wear a bomber jacket all the time
[x] You wear glasses

America = 6/10

The United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (Arthur Kirkland)
[x] You like tea
[ ] You were quite tough and troublesome as a kid
[x] You're very sarcastic and cynical
[ ] Your cooking is awful
[x] You love spiritual magical stuff, such as fairies, ghosts...
[ ] ...But you refuse to believe in aliens.
[x] You have tried doing black magic before
[ ] You get drunk quite easily.
[ ] When you are drunk, you tend to be very unhappy
[ ] You're good at embroidery

England = 4/10

France (Francis Bonnefoy)
[x] You're very affectionate
[ ] You think you have a great fashion sense
[ ] You like wine
[ ] You're the master of whispering romantic things into peoples' ears
[x] You love red roses
[ ] When it comes to l'amour, you don't mind men or women
[x] You're very proud of yourself
[x] You love culture and the arts
[x] You're very flamboyant
[ ] You say you're a gourmet

France = 5/10

Russia (Ivan Braginski)
[x] You had a very sad childhood.
[ ] You're very tall
[x] You have a tendency to switch between personalities
[ ] You wear a scarf all the time
[x] You love sunflowers
[ ] You love vodka
[x] You can seem intimidating to other people
[x] You're very strong
[x] You have a big nose
[x] You have a strange laugh that can scare people

Russian = 7/10

China (Wang Yao)
[ ] You're very mature
[ ] You're very superstitious
[ ] You're very religious
[x] You love pandas
[ ] You love cooking so much that you nag if food has a certain pattern of taste
[ ] You love Hello Kitty
[ ] You try to be a role-model for your brothers/sisters/whatever, but are never taken seriously.
[ ] You work hard
[x] You're good at drawing
[x] You like sweets

China (aru) = 3/10

Canada (Matthew Williams)
[ ] You're often ignored by people (at home)
[x] You look younger than you actually are
[ ] You love hockey
[x] You love polar bears
[x] You hate fighting
[x] You have one strand of curly hair, like Italy
[ ] You often get mistaken for someone else
[x] You feel under-appreciated
[x] You're bilingual
[ ] You always carry a bear with you

Canada = 6/10

Hungary (Erszebet Hédeváry)
[x] You have a potty-mouth
[ ] You like to wear flowers in your hair
[x] You used to be a very tough kid
[x] You're very reliable
[x] It's better to have you as a friend rather than an enemy
[x] You're very faithful
[x] Your speech and mannerisms can be considered very unladylike
[ ] You and your best friend go together like chalk and cheese.
[x] You are graceful one moment and grinning like a maniac the next
[ ] If someone yells that yaoi is going on somewhere, you will drop everything to run off to go and see it.

Hungary = 7/10

Prussia (Gilbert Weillschmidt)
[ ] You're quite mean-spirited
[x] You're a bit of a hooligan
[x] You're very loyal
[ ] You're very good at tactics
[ ] You hate Russia
[ ] You love to fight people
[ ] You can avoid marriages quite well
[x] You're not always taken seriously
[ ] You like drinking
[x] You want to become stronger

prussia = 4/10



I mostly match Italy, Hungary, and Russia. I'm actually part Russian!

I stole this from ~KBTinTheHouse!

Anonymous gave me another Premium Membership!

Anon, I really appreciate it. I just hope that you don't feel that you're wasting points because I'm not doing anything with my membership. I feel horrible for not doing anything!

So this is totally random, but the second hard drive I had in my computer is shot.

So that means that everything I've ever made in Maya is gone, including a lightbulb I was working on that took forever to model. And of course, the last time I made a backup of the drive, I didn't have my Maya stuff there.

...

So all that's gone to heck now.

I stole this from ~KBTinTheHouse!

1. YOUR REAL NAME:

Alana

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)

Alaizzle (?)

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav color and fav animal)

Blue Cat

4. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)

Gilal

5. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite drink)

Red Soda (Yay!)

6. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, first two letters of your middle name, last two letters of your first name then last three letters of your last name)

Lldinaton (I have no idea.)

7. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (both parents middle name)

Marie Douglas

8. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets)

Black Ivy (AWESOME. Can this be my real name? )

9. NINJA NAME: (First two letters of your first name added with Ruto)

Alruto

10. PIRATE NAME: (Your middle name after the word Captain)

Captain Diane (... so boring.)

First off, what do you guys think of my Computer Key vector thing? You like?

Secondly, I hath squandered this beautiful premium membership! Oh, Anon, how you must regret. I keep saying I'm going to give some critiques and then I never do! I must do something, there is only a month left, and I feel selfish!

EDIT:
Oh, but not tonight. I'm busy.

Okay, now that I'm completely sure that everyone has fallen for my horrible April Fool's day joke, () I'm bored. Well, I'm just going to talk about my day, then!

I went to a choir competition and we qualified for state. My teacher has been at my school for 13 years and none of his choirs previous have qualified! WOOT! And we're going to the Northwest Oregon Conference tomorrow (meaning I get to skip two days of school in a row ), and I don't know how we're going to do there.

I have a solo in one of our songs, and I forgot my lyrics... and messed up... but just kept going. : WAH! I hope I'm better tomorrow. It was just a bunch of strange people from different towns who I didn't know. It's not that weird at our actual concerts, so I don't get it.

Anyway, WOOT! YEAH!

Hey, all! Well, I've still been neglecting this website! I check my messages, but I haven't uploaded anything in a while, nor have I been taking advantage of this very wonderful premium membership I have been given by an anonymous benefactor. Finally, on top of all that, I've been very busy (hence neglectfulness) and my art just isn't that great, anyway.

As such, I've decided I'm going to leave. I'm not going to close my account. I'm just not keeping up, and I feel very horrible about it. All you guys have been totally awesome, thanks for making me feel welcome from the start! DeviantART will always hold a place in my heart as the best website for art available.

Thanks for being so kind!

I hope to talk to you all again!

~ Alana

P.S. APRIL FOOLS! Worst April Fools joke ever.

Some mysterious Anonymous Deviant gave me an extension on my premium membership!

I hope that Anon is reading this, because I want to give them a great big thank you! I didn't ask for an extension, I was just saying. So again, thank you very much! I'll put it to good use (this time around)!

AHH, IT'S ABOUT TO RUN OUT!

But seriously, thanks for the premium membership, *PomPrint and all of #Ispirare! I'm sorry I didn't write more critiques, so I think I should stuff a few in over the next couple of weeks. We've got loads of new artists needing critiques, and there's lots more to pick from now!

Congratulations on the bigger group, as well, guys!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:

FINISHED:

• ~oxhey: [link]