Wednesday, December 5, 2007

   Busy, busy...

Oi, why do teachers have to be so CONFUSING?!!! XP I'm really starting to get annoyed with school! I can't wait until Christmas break!!!

Anyway, school was OK I guess... in art I finally got the underpainting for my project done! XD It's a very light shade of grey, this should look interesting! XD

I'm starting to get a sore throat! TT_TT I really don't want a cold! They're so painful and annoying!

I've got a lot of homework, so I'd better get going, sorry this post is so random and short! I'll try to do better tomorrow! At the moment I'm trying to figure out how to put a picture in the back, so bear with me, OK?

Sorry, I can't think of any questions right now... ^^' I know, Queen of Sheba's a bad girl today...

Queen of Sheba

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

   Ugh... no more...

Today I was so tired!!! I couldn't stand it! I was so sure that today would be a snow day... but it wasn't... TT_TT... that totally sucks! XP

So... I've finally gotten a present for my dad! XD It's a 2 disc special of "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"! XD I hope he likes it! (I found it on sale for $6 *shushes you* DON'T TELL!!!)

I'm gonna try a new theme for my site for Christmas, so wish me luck, OK? I'm not too good with site layouts, and I still haven't been able to figure out how to apply themes to myO... can someone help me?

Questions

1. After you download a layout off the web, how do you apply your own personal information?

2. How do you then get the URL to apply to MyO?

3. Can you keep in touch with me to help my poor brain absorb all of this information?

Queen of Sheba

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Monday, December 3, 2007

   Another monday... *gags*

Why does this cycle always have to repeat itself?!!! Last night I didn't get to bed until 11pm, and woke up around 5am... TT_TT Oh well, maybe tomorrow will be a snow day to shake things up... *gets on knees* PLEASE GOD!!!

It's 2 WEEKS until my mom gets here!!! XD I'm so EXCITED!!! XD I'm gonna hang out with mom for so flippin long! Hoky CRAP I can't wait!!! XD

Sorry that yesterday's post was so long, I should have split that quiz into sections to feed you in slow amounts, the comments were rather overwhelming, though interesting! XD

Here's a story that I got in an email from my friend, it made me cry... enjoy! ^^

THE ROOM

17-year-old Brian Moore had only a short time to write something for a class. The subject was what Heaven was like. 'I wowed 'em,' he later told his father, Bruce. 'It's a killer. It's the bomb. It's the best thing I ever wrote..' It also was the last.

Brian's parents had forgotten about the essay when a cousin found it while cleaning out the teenager's locker at Teary Valley High School . Brian had been dead only hours , but his parents desperately wanted every piece of his life near them-notes f rom classmates and teachers, his homework.

Only two months before, he had handwritten the essay about encountering Jesus in a file room full of cards detailing every moment of the teen's life.. But it was only after Brian's death that Beth and Bruce Moore realized that their son had described his view of heaven. 'It makes such an impact that people want to share it. You feel like you are there.' Mr. Moore said.

Brian Moore died May 27, 1997, the day after Memorial Day. He was driving home from a friend's house when his car went off Bulen-Pierce Road in Pickaway County and struck a utility pole. He emerged from the wreck unharmed but stepped on a downed power line and was electrocuted.

The Mores framed a copy of Brian's essay and hung it among the family portraits in the living room. 'I think God used him to make a point. I think we were meant to find it and make something out of it,' Mrs. Moore said of the essay. She and her husband want to share their son's vision of life after death. 'I'm happy for Brian. I know he's in heaven. I know I'll see him.'

Brian's Essay: The Room...

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read 'Girls I have liked.' I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was.

This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my
memor y couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.

A file named 'Friends' was next to one marked 'Friends I have betrayed.' The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird 'Books I Have Read,' 'Lies I Have Told,' 'Comfort I have Given,' 'Jokes I Have Laughed at.' Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: 'Things I've yelled at my brothers.' Others I couldn't laugh at: 'Things I Have Done in My Anger', 'Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents.' I never ceased to be surprised by the contents.

Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked 'TV Shows I have watched', I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.

When I came to a file marked 'Lustful Thoughts,' I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content.

I felt sick to think t hat such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!' In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards. But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it.

Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long , self-pitying sigh.

And then I saw it.. The title bore 'People I Have Shared the Gospel With.' The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.

And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.

No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own.

He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes. Why did He have to read everyone? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. 'No!' I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was 'No, no,' as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side.

He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, 'It is finished.' I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written..

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'-Phil. 4:13 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.' - John 3:16

If you feel the same way forward it so the love of Jesus will touch their lives also. My 'People I shared the gospel with' file just got bigger, how about yours?

Questions

1. Did you read the story?

2. What did you think of it?

3. What are your views on Christianity?

My Answers

1. yes

2. I love this story, it convicts me, makes me cry, and makes me think of how I live my life.

3. I know that Jesus loves me, came to earth to die for me, and I'm gonna be going to heaven when I die.

Queen of Sheba

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Sunday, December 2, 2007

   Movie marathon hangover...

Ayiyiyiyiyi... movie marathons are fun, but they sure take a toll on your sleeping schedule... oi... I almost fell asleep in church, and I've been nodding off all day...

OK, to finalize my movie marathon from yesterday... We watched Blood Diamond, Pan's Labyrinth, Shrek the 3rd, John Tucker Must Die, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Legend of Zorro... and that's all I can think of right now... I think there was more, but I don't remember...

OK, so, I got this email from my friend, and it's this really flipping long quiz thing, so I'm gonna put it in this post... can you guys do this for me? I'm just curious! XD I'm answering right next to the questions, cuz I don't feel like writing it all seperate, OK?

0NE.

HOW SHY ARE YOU?

[x] You don't like public speaking.

[x] You find it hard to talk to strangers.

[x] You don't like to look people in the eye.

[] You hate using public restrooms.

[x] You hate to go shopping alone.

[x] Being introduced to new people makes you nervous.

[x] When you're in a group of people, it's difficult to think of what to say.

[x] You sometimes have trouble talking to the opposite sex

[] You hate to be teased.

[x] You hate answering the door

[x] You can't stand people watching you.

[x] One on one conversation makes you nervous.

[x] You don't like to ask people for help.

[x] You hate to read out loud

[x] You don't like answering questions.

[] You dread ordering food at restaurants.

[x] You are uncomfortable at parties, unless you know everyone well.

[x] You don't like to talk, because you're afraid of being embarrassed by what you say.

[x] You wish you were more outgoing.

[x] You hate being in the center of attention

[x] You don't know how to react to compliments.

[x] You prefer reading, writing, or listening to music than being around too many people.

[x] You blush easily.

[x] You spend a lot of time in your room.

[x] You don't like talking about personal things

Add up all of the x's and multiply by 4 and thats the % of your shyness!!!

I got 88%... oi, maybe that's why I don't have too many friends in the real world...

TWO.

1.Last place uve been to: My best friend's house for a movie marathon...

2. you are: answering these questions

3. They say you are: quiet... at least, that's what they say to me... ^^'

4. Yesterday: I was at my friend's house for a movie marathon...

5. Last person who texted you? I don't text people, I don't have a phone...

6 . Last person you called? I dunno, some dude...

7. Last name in your received calls? I dunno... I don't have a phone...

8. How old are you? 15

9 . What music is playing? Gasolina, by Daddy Yankee! XD

10. Last thing you drank? eggnog! *yummy* XD

11. Last thing you bought for yourself: I don't know... I can't remember...

12. You want to: go to bed...

13. You really like: manga! XD

14. You have a crush on: someone special! XD (who doesn't really notice me... TT_TT)

15. You really hate: hypocrits and snobby prisses... XP

16 . Who is the last person you talked to online? My brother

HAVE YOU EVER:

1. got wasted? nope

2. ran away? not really, probably when I was 8, but not recently (I have no where to go...)

4. had ur heart broken? Sort of... the guy wasn't aware of it though... that's how invisible I am... TT_TT

5. cried when someone died? DUH!!!

6. broken a bone? nope

7. cried in school? yeah, it was kinda embarresing...

WHO:

1 . your good luck charm? none

2. the person u hate most? Hitler

3. makes u laugh d most? My whole family! XD

4. makes u smile? cute animals, funny music or movies, my family, etc...

5. has a crush on u? I don't think anyone does...

DO YOU:

1. sit by the phone waiting for a call all night? No

2. chat online? sometimes on facebook, or to my brother's girlfriend on skype...

3. save emails? yeah... ^^ guilty!

4. wish u were someone else? a lot of the time...

5. cry in front of friends? Only someone who won't mind...

SO:

1 . do you get jealous easily? yeah, unfortunately, though I try not to let it show...

2. what have u been doing these past few days? watching movies... *blinding headache*

3. what are you thinking about now? "what's the next question gonna be I wonder?..."

4 . what did you do last night? Watched movies till 3 am...

5. what did you last say to a friend last night? goodnight... I think, unless I sleep talk

Three

1. real name - Sarah

2. age - 15

3. hometown - Ponoka

4. eye color - changes from brown to green when I cry.

5. hair color - dark brown, with a reddish tint

6. favorite number - 13! My lucky number, everyone else's unlucky number! XD

7. favorite drink - water or coffee, I think eggnog too. XD

8. favorite song - Whattcha Gonna Do With It by Family Force 5

9. Are you a health freak - nope, not really... but I'm not a junk food junkie XD

10. height - I dunno, maybe about 5 ft 5" maybe taller

11. do you like yourself - not really

12. piercings - One set on my ears, though I want my second holes and the cartilage too...

13. righty or lefty - righty

FIRSTS

14. first surgery - had a tumor removed from my side.

15. first piercings - my ears when I was about 13

16. first best friend - probably Amberly or Marcie

17. first award - yet to come...

18. first sport - homeschool soccer! XD

19. first pet - My dog Mudge

20. first vacation - I dunno, probably to Ontario for a family member's wedding

21. first teacher - mom

22. first crush - I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you... XD

23. first phone number - first home - 843-4478 XD I can't believe I still remember that! XD

LASTS

24. last song you listened to - Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne

25. last out of state - I don't live in the states...

26. last plane ride - August, came from Kenya, through Qatar and England, and finally to Edmonton! XD

27. last vacation - I've never really been on a vacation...

28. last fight - Probably around last year, I don't really remember, I try to avoid fights...

29. last message on Nexopia- n/a

30. last car ride - ride from friend's house to aunty's house

PRESENT

34. eating - grilled ham and cheese sandwiches

35. drinking - Eggnog

36. im about to - smash this computer for stupidity!

Finishing the statements:

37. thinking of- what to write here...

38. waiting for - the laundry to finish drying so I can fold it... XP

39. wearing - tshirt and sports pants

40 . want kids - When I'm married.

41. want to get married - eventually

42. where do you want to live? Maybe Scotland, or somewhere in Africa (prefferably Kenya) or else Japan or Korea

43. where do you want to go to college? Manga University and Tokyo, or PRBI in Alberta

44. how many kids? - none

45. still talk to parents? - yeah, on the phone... but soon...

46 . want to be rich?- Not really, just want enough to live comfortably, and to be able to travel.

47. want to be famous? - No, I'd never get any privacy, but I do want to be remembered

48. will there be flying cars? -I hope so...

49. bout underground living? - Hopefully not...

50. are these questions crazy? not really

51. careers in mind - Manga artist

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX

52. lips or eyes - eyes

53. hugs or kisses - hugs

54. shorter or taller - Taller

55. tan skinned or light - most likely tanned

54. dark or light hair - depends on the person

55. muscular or normal - I dunno, it totally depends

56. hook ups or relationship - relationship

57. similar to you or different - probably different, but respects me

58. trouble maker or hesitant - ... probably trouble maker... XD

HAVE YOU EVER-

59. drank alcohol - nope

61. turned someone down - yeah...

62. done drugs - no

63. liked a friend as more than a friend - yeah, big mistake... TT_TT

DO YOU BELIEVE IN

64. yourself - not really, only through Jesus

65. miracles - definately

66. Easter Bunny - no

67. Santa Claus - nope

68. angels - Yeppers!!

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY

69. Is there one or more people you want to be with right now? yes

70. Are you on Nexopia a lot? - no never

71. Are you cool? - I don't really think so...

LASTS

72. Person you hung out with - Amberly

73. You hugged - Amberly

74. You talked to - My cousin's grandma...

75. You slapped - I don't really remember

76. Said I love you to - I don't know, probably my mom on the phone the other night

OK!!! Finally done! Sorry that took so long!

Queen of Sheba

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Saturday, December 1, 2007

   Yay for Movie Marathons!!! XD

YIPEEEE!!! XD I'm at my best friend's house right now, and we're at our bathroom break in our movie marathon. Last night we went to youth group and hung out at the Baptist Church with a lot of our friends! It was so much fun. It was sports night, so we played a lot of games (including a rather violent and fun version of cops and robbers! I've got bruises all over me from it! XD)

OK, so last night, my friend and I went to the movie rental place and got a wack of movies, and now we're trying to watch them all. So far we've watched "Pan's Labyrinth" (my favorite movie!) "Shrek the 3rd" (a big dissappointment for me... TT_TT) and "Van Hellsing" (so corny it was funny! XD)

Right now we're watching "Blood Diamond" (another really good movie) and then we're gonna watch "Meet the Robinsons" and "The Exorcism of Emily Rose"! XD Can't wait! XD

Questions

1. Have you seen any of these movies?

2. What sort of movies do you preffer?

3. Why?

My Answers

1. Yup

2. Action, Fantasy, or Horror! XD

3. They give me chills! XD

Queen of Sheba

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Friday, November 30, 2007

   Pushing bush... *barfs*

I now officially have another least favorite past-time! Besides school, I can now add pushing bush to the list!

OK, so let me start at the beginning! This morning was OK, I woke up around 10 to find a deer carcus hanging outside my window from the crane so the coyotes couldn't get it... o.O Yup, it kinda freaked me out, aspeccially since it was all skinned and gutted, so it was dripping blood... OK, to change the subject...

So, my cousin and I got upstairs and cleaned the kitchen, then I made lunch (deer stir fry and fried rice)

As soon as we finished eating, my uncle said that since today was the last day of hunting season, we were all going to go push bush until they got a deer.

If you don't know what pushing bush is, here it is...

Pushing bush is when a group of people spread out over the edge of a bush, then start walking through the bush in a serpantine fashion to force the deer out. The hunters wait on the other side of the bush to shoot the deer.

OK, so to start with, it's FREEZING COLD out!!! I'm serious, near the end of one bush, I had about an inch of hoar frost on my eyelashes! Also, my gloves and scarf froze stiff, as well as my sleeves! o.O

I finally got home just now, and my legs, arms, hands and cheeks are NUMB!!! Ayiyiyiyiyiyi!!!

Questions

1. Have you ever hunted or pushed bush before?

2. What are your views on hunting?

3. What are you doing tonight?

My Answers

1. Never hunted, but I have pushed bush...

2. to me, hunting is a sport and a way for food. (Yay deer jerkey! XD)

3. Going to youth group, then I'm sleeping over at my best friend's house since it's her birthday! XD YAY!

Queen of Sheba

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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

   This weekend is gonna be FUN!!! XD

Boy oh boy! I just can't wait till tomorrow!!! XD YAY! We get Friday off! And it's my best friend's birthday tomorrow! So we're gonna have a sleepover Friday night, and we're planning to watch movies till we barf!!! XD

Today was an average boring day. In art we're starting a new project! It's a mixed media, and we're supposed to do something on social problems... (racism, animal rights, etc.) I'm planning to do something on freedom of religion. It's supposed to have lots of blood and gore (sequences from the spanish inquisition, the crusades, and the holocaust.) Though I'm starting to think I want to do it more on racism or child labour, etc.

In Science, we've finished with Biology and are moving onto Physics *leans over and barfs* I HATE Physics!!! It's all math! I hate math too! Today was OK, since I had already learned what they were teaching. However, I was the only one who had ever learned it, so I had to help out some people to understand it. Oh well, that's how life is I guess... TT_TT

In Foods, we got to eat lasagnea, caesar salad, and garlic toast! XD It was so yummy! *rubs belly and purrs*

On the bus, one girl who sits behind me (not exactly all there... if you know what I mean?) Started singing to her ipod, and I mean LITERALLY KILLING the songs. I felt actual physical pain listening to her... TT_TT *poor songs*

Questions

1. What song have you liked that someone has ruined for you?

2. Do you take art class?

3. Do you paint?

My Answers

1. Blue, by Eiffel 65

2. Yes

3. Yup, it's so much fun! XD

Queen of Sheba

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Monday, November 26, 2007

   I'll never eat sour cream ever again!!!
OK, since a lot happened today, I'm gonna start at the beginning and go to the end... in order... so that I don't get messed up and forget something.

OK, so the morning is like any average Monday... I wake up late, barely catch the bus, and as chance would have it, it snowed last night! That would have been a good thing, except that living in Kenya for 4 years without access to snow sure softens you! So I'm literally freezing my arse off, and of course the bus doesn't have proper heating... XP

OK, I get to school, Social Studies is first class, and it was an exam today (which I totally forgot to study for over the weekend) so I was cramming between bells, though I think I actually did pretty good! XD

In art, I finally finished my painting! XD So I had to take it outside in the snow to put a layer of varnish on it, so I'm out there in the snow and wind, holding a wet painting and waiting for someone to come and open the door for me, since I can't set down the painting to open it. I was actually waiting there for about 10 minutes! I don't think I've ever been that cold before! XP

Sooo... at lunch break I got some more pictures scanned, (about 6 maybe) so I'm gonna try putting them into my portfolio. Next period was Science, so we were dissecting a frog. OK, now I normally OK with dissections (I actually excel in them!) But today was NOT GOOD at all!!! OK, first, the frogs weren't stored in the normal solution... no, this was some sour smelling solution, and boy it STUNK!!! XP I honestly almost barfed, and as chance would have it, next period in foods, we're making perrogies. (spelling?) I normally LOVE perrogies, but these were NASTY! Something in them made them smell and taste EXACTLY like the solution that the frogs were stored in in science... so I barfed... yeah... XP

OK, to get that out of the way, school finally ended, I got home, and now here I am... that was my day!

Questions

1. What's your favorite ethnic food?

2. What are you listening to right now?

3. What's the most interesting feature in the room you're in?

My Answers

1. Ethiopian!!! XD

2. "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada! XD

3. The undecorated Christmas tree in the corner of the room...

Queen of Sheba

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Sunday, November 25, 2007

   Cool...

Yesterday was youth group, so we went to this guys house to watch a movie (Casino Royale). Honestly, this guy has the awesomest house EVER!!! XD Downstairs is like a theatre, with a projector, and the most comfortable couch ever!!! XD I borrowed "Blood Diamond" and "Pan's Labyrinth" from him. I actually only just finished watching "Pan's Labyrinth" and I must say that it is now one of my favorite movies! XD I highly reccomend it to anyone who likes high fantasy!!!

It's school again tomorrow... *sighs* the cycle just won't end! It's maddening how repetative my day is, all the time!

My mom gets here on the 16th of December, so we're making plans to stick to each other the whole time!!! XD It's gonna be awesome! I'm so excited to see her and giver her her Christmas present, cuz I know she'll like it! I got her 2 movies; "the Passion" and "the Nativity Story"! I can't wait to see her face when she opens it!!! XD

Questions

1. Have you bought any presents yet?

2. What are your top 5 favorite movies?

3. What is the basic cycle of your day? (if you have any...)

My Answers

1. Yep... but not many... I've still got a ways to go... TT_TT

2. Pan's Labyrinth, Kingdom of Heaven, The Illusionist, Step Up, and 6th Sense! (among many more!)

3. I get up, get ready for school, have a piece of toast, barely catch the bus, go through school (spending my lunches in the computer lab in order to read manga online) finish school, get on the bus, go home and update my site! Then I go to bed... and it's like that almost EVERY day!!! TT_TT

Queen of Sheba

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

   WOAH! Savage Saturday!

OK, so this morning my aunty wakes me and my cousin up around 10:00 am, and tells us what work she wants us to do... sooo... my cousin got stuck in the shop working, and I got stuck in the house vacuuming, doing laundry, setting up the tree, changing sheets, etc, etc...

The day's been busy, but I have this feeling of a job well done! XD

Oh yeah, I've finally gotten my artwork fixed properly, so to those of you who've seen my most recent fan art, please check it out again soon, cuz it should look even better soon! XD

Questions

1. What is your most recent injury?

2. Have you seen my fan art?

3. Why?

My Answers

1. I dropped a table on my finger and got a chunk ripped out! XP It doesn't look that bad, but it hurts like HECK!!! XP

Queen of Sheba

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