There is a void in my soul that can only be filled by art.
So, after (2 months? A month?) I have returned and look forward to catching up that which I missed.
This has been a public service announcement by dweckie

The main reason I made this journal is 4000 pageviews! I know I'm becoming less active on here but it still makes my heart smile when I see the little number go up or people talk to me I love you, you, you and especially you, dear reader

Anyway, life: winter has come, all hopes of writing have gone and mock exams have arrived! 12 in all + one real exam thrown in for good measure. Hence, I've been spending less time on this site

I've been ill the last couple of weeks but I'm glad it's out of the way before the exams. Also the social world is expanding for me, which makes me feel good

There you have it; brief life update. Also - I went to the Muse 2nd Law tour in October, did any of you guys go? I'm off to see them again next year and would love to talk to more dA musers

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Tagged by

What do you have:
[x] Mother
[x] Father
[] Step-Father
[] Step-Mother
[] Step Sister
[] Step Brother
[x] Brother
[] Brother In Law
[x] Sister
[] Sister In Law
[] Half sister
[] Half brother
[] Nephew
[] Niece
[] Boyfriend/Girlfriend
[x] Mobile phone
[ ] Own bathroom
[x] Own room
[] Have/had a swimming pool
[] Have/had a hot tub
[] Guest room
[x] Living Room
[] Own computer
[] Own TV
[] flat TV
[x] There is some big carpet at your house (We have a carpeted living room? )
Total so far: 8

[ ] Full size/Queen bed.
[] More than 8 pairs of shoes
[x] MP3 Player/iPod
[] PS2/3
[x] Nintendo DS or PSP
[] Gameboy/Advance
[] Gamecube
[] Xbox/Xbox 360
[x] Wii
[x] Your Own Laptop
Total so far: 12

[] Basketball net/hoop
[] Air hockey table (people have these in their houses?)
[] Pool table
[] Ping pong table
[] Football table
[] Sport gear
Total so far: 12

[x] Night stand
[] Stereo in bedroom
[] surround system
[] DVD player in bedroom/portable
Total so far: 13

[] Go shopping at least once a week
[] Expensive cologne/perfume
[] AIM/MSN
[x] camera on phone
Total so far: 14

[] Go Cart/car/quad
[] Guitar/drums/bass guitar(
[x] Piano/Keyboard
[] Any other instrument
[] Been on a cruise
[x] Traveled out of the country
[] Traveled out of the continent
[] Had a personal trainer
[] Expensive jewelry
[x] Met a Celeb
Total so far: 17

[] Straightener/curling iron
[] Have been to a batting cage (what even is that)
[ ] Have $100 on you right now in your pocket/wallet
[] Credit card or ATM card or debit card or bank card
[] Have a TV in your room
[] Mirror in your room
Total so far: 17

[x] Window in your room
[] Been to Paris
[] Been to Rome
[] Been to Australia
[x] Been to Switzerland
[] Been to Dubai
[x] Been to Germany
[] been to a place written in 7 wonders
Total so far: 20

[x] Parents have a car
[] Have owned or own a Jet ski/boat
[x] Had/have Camped
[] Been to 3+ states/countries/provinces (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia)
[x] 80+ buddies on facebook/myspace
Total so far: 23

[x] Home cooked meal almost everyday
[] Been in a limo
[] Been in a helicopter
[] Own a camera
[] Have been to Disneyland/World more than 2 times
Total: 24

Post as:
1-25 = Ghetto! (and tag 5 people)
26-40 = Average Teen! (and tag 10 people)
41-50 = Spoiled Teen! (and tag 15 people)
51+ = Upper Class Snob! (and tag 20 people)

Nothing's going to be uploaded here for a while. I don't think of myself as a creative writer and have recently discovered through a series of English homeworks that I am a lot better at factual and analytical writing. Got a few fanfics on the go so I don't get too rusty, though. (:

Lots of exciting things are coming up in October! I'm most excited for the new Muse album and am determined not to spoil it for myself, so I've taken myself away from people listening to it already (aka I've logged out of tumblr; effective as I don't know my pw to get in again ) and am generally taking it as a chance to take a break and sort my life out.

Sorry for burdening a journal onto you, I just thought it would be nice to explain things. If I owe you a critique please do pester me about it

So long, it might be a while

Yep, today was the last day of the summer holidays. Back to school for a stupidly busy year in which I take all my exams plus an AS level which I chose last year and am slightly regretting (only due to the workload - the subject matter looks good). Spent the day reading, sleeping and shopping.

My body chose the wrong time to feel ill. Unless going back to working's the reason? :L
The new shirt for girls lower in the school is hideous. The whole of my year are given the choice of wearing it or not as it's our last year at school when we'll actually need to wear uniform. I have a feeling we'll all boycott it. It looks like a stripy dishcloth My younger sister isn't happy hehehe.

Separate point:
I'm slightly late on the bandwagon, but everybody should read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Absolutely amazing. I read the whole thing in around two days which I think is a good sign I often describe a book as being hard to put down, but this one remained glued to my fingers as I turned the pages. Go go go!

Little Things:
1) Some close friends have parties coming up within the next few weeks
2) This summer holiday was probably my best ever.
3) I bought a new watch.
4) The new Muse song is beautiful

I may not be online so much after the first few days back, I hope you are all well (:

Summer stayed!
This must be a British record for hot weather. :sunny:

Open air cinema, sleep, milkshake, music, good company and food: I am really going to miss the holidays. Next weekend I'm off to a festival, then only one more before school starts again I'm here and writing (but only in private for now).

//More magic! I completely missed the fact that I now have over 3000 pageviews! All of you are amazing
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Let me take this opportunity to complete this tag thing

Tagged by
1. You must post these rules.
2. Answer the questions the tagger set for you, and create new questions for the people you tag to answer.
3. You have to choose 10 people to tag and post their icons on your journal
4. Go to their pages and tell them you have tagged her/him.
5. No tag backs.
6. No crap in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you're reading this." You have to tag 10 people
muahahha

1. What's your favorite holiday?
Christmas!

2. What's the first thing you go to here on deviantART?
My feedback messages/notifications. If there are none, the main messages page with deviations and journals

3. If you could be anywhere you want in the world, where would that be?
I'm quite happy here at the minute If it wasn't sunny, I would say Mallorca.

4. If you have an ipod, what's the last song you uploaded to it?
Drive By by Train

5. What's your favorite thing to go to on the internet for laughs?
Tumblr, or Omegle if I'm with friends ^^

6. What's on your computer table?
Loads of junk at the minute. Let's see: Origami paper, an alarm clock, a nintendo ds games case, my grade 5 piano book, a flyer, two gluesticks, a pencilcase, my keys, a mirror (face down of course), two glasses cases, some coloured pencils, a mousemat, some scissors, a ruler, my mouse, my laptop and an uncorrected bound proof copy of "Shadow Bringer" by David Calcutt.


7. What's the last movie you watched?
Brave!

8. What is something you can't live without?
My family

9. What's your favorite candy?
Don't make me choose!  D: All of it muahahhaa

10. Has this been a good Summer?
One of the best ever

If you want to do this go ahead! I'll leave questions but won't force anyone into them
1. SHIPWRECK! You're stranded alone on a desert island with only the smashed remains of your small wooden sailing boat. What's your first action?
2. If you could play any instrument perfectly which would it be and why?
3. Do you use a laptop or a desktop computer?
4. If you could only read one genre of book for the rest of your life, what would it be?
5. SHIPWRECK! (v.2) You're stranded on a desert island with only the smashed remains of your once-magnificent sailing vessel and your five most loyal crew members. What's your first action?
6. Museums or art galleries?
7. What's your favourite type of biscuit?
8. First book on your left, first line of page 97 (type it out!).
9. Which is your favourite font to type in?
10. SHIPWRECK! (v.3) You're stranded alone on a desert island with no recollection of how you got there. You can see no indications to help you as to what happened (ie. no boat), but as you look up you notice an odd green light shining to the north. What's your first move?

Sorry Holly but you did it.

Yes, I realised recently that I have indeed succumbed to " Olympic Fever". I've found myself watching the events willingly over their course and finally persuaded my father to take me to the marathon tomorrow. He and my sister have gone to two events already and it really surprised me how disapointed I was not to. So we'll be two of thousands lining the streets of London tomorrow adorned with flags and banners I'm wearing a flag in my hair as I type; I tied it in as decoration for a joke and now can't get it out XD

It's a rather dividing subject (well, according to Matthew Wright ) as to the interest about them. I for one thought I hated them beforehand, but look at me now! What are your personal thoughts? Are you watching or enjoying the Olympics? Am I biased because the Games are being held in my country (probably )?

Can't wait for the closing ceremony

Yes! I now have the honour of owning a DD, something I never thought would happen to me. When I logged on to see so many messages, I was overwhelmed! I'm not embarrased to say tears were shed out of happiness. Daily Deviations inspire me greatly and to have my name inside one of those little golden boxes is an indescribable emotion

Fireating.Your showcase act,
she who
toes the line between
safety
and
stupidity

tightrope-catwalking,
straightline-kerbstalking
distance edges closer as her
heart rate stalls.

Your glitz girl,
she who
knows the time it takes to
trust
and
practise

horsetrot-swordthrowing
actgets-crowdgoing
her balance was performance but she
fell for you.
The comments keep piling up, it's hard to get round to everybody XD

Another (you'll be sick of me soon ;D) shout-out to Lizzie for suggesting and making this possible!

I love everyone

Gosh it's hot. This is the first proper summer England has ever had... ever XD It's warm and sunny and, best of all, the summer holidays! Yes, five lovely weeks without school. I'm using it to sleep and earn money. And go outside of course, hence the lack of activity here.



I hate to be British and complain but it's a little too hot. I'm not used to this!

I've been artsy, craft-wise rather than writing-wise, making door hangers and the like, and am learning nail patterns. If I deem them good enough I'll submit 'em. (:

And so comes the end of this small and rather uneccesary update. Hope you're all having a great summer!

1. Author Tags
I have a couple of questions about these things as they look really good and I've been thinking of getting one for a while! Firstly, where can I get images for them? Secondly, do you have one and where did you get it? ;D

2. Feedback
#FeedbackFrenzy is underway! The aim of the game is, in teams, to write as many good critiques as possible from their selection! I'm two down and loving it

Life is okay, school grades are good, my family and are are still healthy and happy. I think they count enough for little things right? (:

I realise constantly how many faves I have when I revisit all the gorgeous art you guys do. That's why I decided now would be a good idea to start organising them into collections. So far it's been time-consuming and hard to get used to, but I'm on the way! In the meantime, this journal serves as explanation into why I might accidently unfave one of your works or move it into the wrong catagory. ^^

Also, writing good things is in sight. I'm in the mood to attempt prompts from others if you have any ideas.

Little Things:
1) Rock-it-ball is awesome.
2) This playlist is perfect
3) The rocky spot I'm in with others is smoothing out a little in my mind.
4) Grading in judo tomorrow!
5) My last feature was a lot of fun, and I'm thinking hard about the next one.

I would love to alert you to the existance of Feedback Frenzy, a week long feedback critique/comment contest for all members running from July the 2nd to July the 8th
Please see the group, , and their explanitory journal if you're interested!

Feedback Frenzy! (Comment Contest) + PrizesDuring previous weeks of dA Community Relations' #projecteducate, we have learned about the importance of giving and receiving critique for our work. Now, let's shake things up a bit!
Feedback Frenzy! (Comment Contest)
A group of very, very devious deviants at #FeedbackFrenzy are hosting
a comment/critique contest as part of #projecteducate: Feedback Week!
The contest is now closed to entrants and will start on Monday July 2nd!
PE Feedback: Welcome and FEEDBACK FRENZY!
Check out the full contest rules and guidelines!
WHAT: "Feedback Frenzy" is a week-long game that ANYONE (yes, even YOU!) can play. The goals are ① to step outside your comfort zone and practice giving feedback to others, even if not in your own genre, ② to meet new deviants from across dA, an

I am about to put up an ID at last so you can finally see what I look like. XD I may have a change of heart and take it down soon so enjoy it while it lasts. ;D

Little Things:
1) Had a good lunch out with my family and grandparents today.
2) The chickens are busy being adorable (although very loud).
3) I painted a cute panda on my nail.
4) My brother has an induction at my school tomorrow; he'll be joining us in September.

"A simple scent of summer stole my heart for the last dance"
Sunset Borderline - Sandi Thom


Recipe for the MorningTake one kiss, and gently
Apply to one sleeping face. Blink slowly.
Breathe deeply,
slowly turn over, making sure to stay in contact
With the bed sheets
For as long as possible.
Smile.
Say, "Good morning."

Take two legs, clumsily walking into the bathroom,
one tired strawberry-blonde hair brushing,
one half-hearted teeth cleaning,
one bathrobe.
In the meantime, take one body, searching for clothing.
One red button-up shirt, one pair of black pants, blazer, belt, tie.
Quickly brush chocolate hair with fingers.
Do not forget to add the socks.

Return to the pair of legs, which should have gained some stability by now,
enough to
Letters to ButterfliesMy dear, winged and crowned,
Draped in your threads of dew,
Eyelashes of golden pollen dust,
Wings, folder for prayer.

Fly to my forbidden name,
The soft harmony in every letter,
The gentle curls written in cursive,
The hidden message within.

I remember those summer days,
Alighting on falling rose petals,
Drifting in the gentle breeze,
The unrelenting current.

There were times we whispered,
Long stories told in myth,
Lavender blossoms,
The white roses left to thrive.

My dear, departing my palm,
Cupped, memories of flight,
Written onto my life line,
Floating away on newly opened wings.
               

Non premium members can give features now! I've been waiting so long for this

I will be on Work Experience for the next five days, so might not be so active online, especially as I have to revise afterwards until Wednesday for a maths exam. I'll probably still manage a little time online, knowing me. ;D

I am dying of hayfever outside of the internet so am confining myself inside. Super hyped up on medicine but it doesn't seem to have done much. Expect a lack of writing because my head doesn't work in this state. :/

But in better news I was recently featured here - The best of the best feature.Hello to all my dear friends.
Last week I suggested *callerofcrows Lizzie's poem  for DD and she got it today. So happy for you dear. Congrats I think I will suggest more poems from now on.

The last poll I asked you guys to give me your best poems you have written so far. Also some of our Facebook page members. Here they are, the best of your work. You are all so beautiful talented writers. This feature will stay on my page for a month.  Support the poet, the poems and the poets. It is always a great experience to meet new poets.
Don't forget to this journal for more people to see it.
Enjoy Art. I love you all.
:iconDiluculi:    :iconopportune-moment:
:iconSofiel23:   :iconLucifer-Hadii:
:iconmelodiousglenndog:   :iconMusicaMagica:
:iconShadowdragon700:   by the ever-generous . Please take the time to read the entries, there are some fantastic works in there!
(I'm told the thumb should work, I'd love to be able to give features in future if it does!)

Also stay tuned for an ID pic, I'm aware that my trainers aren't anywhere close to resembling my face. Very few of you have been subjected to seen my face yet.

Little Things:
1) Got my hair cut short again!
2) Had a great week off school sleeping and being with friends.
3) Looking forward to work.
4) Summer weather doesn't stop me drinking winter tea.

I love you all! Thank you so, so much to everybody that helped me achieve this!

It made me feel even better that I got to my page on the 2000th view exactly and managed to screenie it


In other news, it's nearly half term break! I could do with some lie-ins XD After that come a load of exams and, more importantly, work experience. I'm at an office for a week observing meetings, answering phones, sorting and filing (according to my job description). Should be a nice change. (:

More writing going up, but the fourth chapter of my extended piece will be a little delayed as I deleted it. On purpose, don't worry. I just needed more to happen so I'm redrafting for now. (:

Little Things:
1) I am a total pop princess.
2) The decorator has finished so we can move back into the living room soon!
3) Found my dragonfly ornament down the side of my bed. XD I've missed this little guy.
4) I think my hair looked nice today.
5) I love this song

Hello there!

It's my lovely friend 's birthday today, and I would really appreciate it if you could throw something her way - a llama or a fave?

Also, I'm headed to MCM Expo London tomorrow with a load of my friends. I'm not cosplaying, so I guess I'll be saddled carrying things all day XD

So sunny aaaaaah



Edit: I forgot about this XD

Tagged by [link]
1: Post these rules.
2: Tell 10 things about yourself.
3: Tag 10 people from your friends list (or watchers).
4: Comment on each tagged person's page saying they've been tagged.


My ipod has 597 songs on it.
I use a whiteboard by my bed to remind me of things I have to do.
I believe I have an internet addiction, and should probably do something to rectify it.
My bedroom seems to have a stronger gravity pull than the other rooms of the house. Everything ends up on the floor. XD
I'm in the process of making 1000 paper cranes.
Scarfs, t-shirts, summer dresses and jeans make up most of my recreational outfits.
I get really bad hayfever. -.-
Apparently I look cute in big hats, but really I just look silly.
I would like to one day speak french and mandarin chinese fluently.
My favourite fizzy drink is Orangina.

You might have noticed me pop online for a little while halfway through the week, but I got next to nothing answered. Now to catch up on these 1000 odd messages.

For anyone interested, the field trip was really great and, though I'm sad to be back, it'll be nice to have a comfy bed again.

Announcement: I'm heading off on a field trip for Geography for a little while - I doubt I'll have internet access so I probably won't see you all. It should be fun and I'll definately be back next week.

Also you might have seen a few chapters of Indigo, my zombie story, go up. My apologies if they annoy you, please just ignore them (:


Aaaaaaaaaaaaand I should probably revise.

Little Things:
1) Nice biscuits nom ( The ones called "Nice", not just generally tasty ones XD)
2) I'm good at packing.
3) Good music.
4) Bought some lobelia for the garden. I've missed growing these. (:

Hello, lovely people of deviantArt. (: I would like to ask you a question regarding the catagory for some writing I'll be putting up soon:
I am writing a story about fictional events but using real people as characters (aka my close friends). Is this still eligable for the "Fiction" section or does it count as fanfiction?

Sounds simple but I want to get it right. ^^


(Me stuff) :3

Mocks over, real exams to come! That said, I would rather keep up with these modular ones than have to face just one big exam.

In a rubbish mood for lots of reasons, most of which will pass/be sorted soon. So yay I guess. XD

Little Things:
1) Florence and feelings go hand in hand. Where would I be without music?
2) Writing extended things (properly) for the first time!
3) Good results back from mocks
4) No judo tommorow! I can't deal with the workout and need a lie in to make up for lack of sleep last weekend. XD

Thought I should write a happier journal than my last one. ^-^

Most of my mocks over, most of them were scheduled for today which caused my hand serious pain. I think I did quite well in them so fingers crossed for the results I also get my mark back for the real maths exam tommorow. ^^

I'm in a band! We're small and new but is aiming for great things. It's made me try out songwriting, which is lots of fun. Nearly completed one song, I might put the lyrics up here because there's a verse that really needs refining. :3

Relationship issues (namely that I'm not in one XD) have also died down a little. I think all this has just reminded me what a waste of time the whole thing is at our age. ^^

Little Things:
1) No regrets at the game I'm playing. I'm still ten years old at heart. XD
2) Wrote a song!
3) Nice sleepy music.
4) Mocks over.
5) I like writing journals. XD



*Secretively changes title* Beach Boys woo