I've been tagged by and thus must share 8 facts about myself. I don't know if I have 8 people to tag, but I shall play the game

Rules:
1. Explain the rules.
2. Each tagged person must tell 8 things about themselves.
3. At the end you have to tag 8 people and post their icons in your journal.
4. Then go back to their page and leave a comment saying you tagged them.
5. No tag backs.

1) I'm quite a nerd...I get straight A's and will likely graduate as valedictorian this year. I love science and math -- I'll be taking Multivariate/Differential Equations this year (Calculus 3+4). I want to major in Astrophysics (the study of the physics/quantum mechanics of stars, galaxies, blackholes, and dark matter.)

2) I play flute and piccolo. I'm in a competitive marching band and have been accepted into All-County and All-State honor bands.

3) I have a parrot. Her name is Celeste and she loves to say "meow."

4) My favorite food is sushi. My favorite drink is Chai. I am utterly addicted to chewing gum.

5) My music tastes are ecclectic; I like femme metal, alternative, classical, electronic...anything but country and rap.

6)I can speak French...not completely fluently, but enough to survive in a francophone country.

7)I am 5'9" and can't wear heels without looking freakishly tall.

8)My vision is the equivalent of 20/850...legally blind when I'm not wearing my contacts...

Well, I'll give a little update since I haven't written in awhile. I'm still prowling DA, and I've done a bit of art, but not much. Though it's summer vacation, I don't have time because I work 44 hours a week. I got an internship at an aerospace company. I work with satellites going to the moon and to Jupiter. It's quite prestigious sounding So I'm alive, but there's little chance for more art. I miss it...but I'm on everyday, so feel free to drop by and say Hi. I love talking to people on here

I guess I haven't tagged anyone...if you want to do it, go ahead, and let me know. I like hearing random things about people.

It has been quite awhile since I've updated this journal...or for that matter posted anything.

I have been extrodinarily busy with school, extracurriculars, and the like. Trying for valedictorian is extremely exhausting, both mentally and emotionally. I haven't had time for art nor have I had the inspiration. My homework load and music practice have me working nonstop; when I have free time I sleep or zone or, on rare occasions read a book for pleasure.

I feel sad that my path in life leads ever further from my art. I bought a tablet for digital drawing nearly a year ago that sits in my drawer because I don't have the time. I feel like my skills have stagnated (because I constantly draw the same thing but never seem to improve in areas I need to work at). Joining DA seriously diminished my self-confidance as an artist, which combined with my lack of time/inspiration/improvement, makes me feel like I've come to a dead end. I know what the responses to this are, that I should have more confidance and should just enjoy doing it for recreation, but this doesn't really change how I have come to feel.

I will continue to be on DA regularly because I love looking at art and commenting, socializing with all the different and unique people here, but do not expect too much art in the future. Sorry to be depressing, but I just wanted to let people know.

Greetings! I really don't know why I bother writing these journals, as no one reads them, but it is a useful tool for procrastination and boredom killing. As right now I should be cleaning the house...but I'm here on the internet. I should also be doing my advanced placement summer assignments or be memorizing the next 3 pages of my marching band music, but I am wasting time...

Of note: I am hosting a French Exchange student this month. I'm excited and anxious at the same time, but it will be a good cultural experience for me.

My previous journal told of my absence. I've had some very interesting experiences in that time...a family gathering due to the death of a relative resulted in some...oddness. You learn how dysfunctional your extended family really is when you put them all together with copious amounts of alcohol in a small house on 1000 acres of empty farmland and swamps...

All that aside, I did some drawing while away, but nothing post-worthy. I entertained myself at the long stays in the hospital lounge by sketching people staring at the T.V...my people drawing skills are getting slightly better. Though still scary.

Does everybody drop off the face of the planet in the summer?

...anyways, I should get back to work now.

I will be out of town for awhile. There might be a chance of access to a computer but I'm not counting on it. Maybe I'll do some drawing while I'm away; vacation tends to give inspiration. Well, judging from the silence for the last few journals, I doubt anyone will read this...but on the off chance...

yeah...

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*sigh* Summer boredom and isolation are already kicking in...It seems like all my friends leave or are too busy or just drop off the face of the planet at this time of year. Even my internet friends have become harder to find (not just on DA). It makes me feel lazy! Though I'm doing stuff; I have flute lessons, band practice, biking, house work, and I tutor in math... It's rather disconcerting. I feel like I become an antisocial hermit in the summer. I've read 5 books since school let out 2 weeks ago and I've gotten to draw again. Yay, but still...I get sick of hanging around my family ALL the time! Even though I'm not incredibly social, I've come to enjoy being around other people (or at least talking on the internet).

Well...that was a boredom ramble...sorry

And feel free to randomly comment! I will reply...whoo boredom!