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! I'VE MOVED ACCOUNTS !
Posted 9 years ago✨🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀✨
Reminder that I've moved accounts! My new account is SaltedDriftwood!
Find me here at >> 
salteddriftwood salteddriftwood salteddriftwood
Thank you for reading! I'd be happy to see you follow me again!
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salteddriftwood! MOVING ACCOUNTS !
Posted 9 years ago✨🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀✨
I'm moving from this ForestEcho account over to my new account SaltedDriftwood on Furaffinity!
Find me here at >> http://www.furaffinity.net/user/salteddriftwood/
Thank you for reading! I'd be pleased to see you follow me once again!
✨🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀✨Username Change and Life Updates
Posted 9 years ago Life is a ball, I keep rolling along with it. The balancing act can turn precarious at times. It's been a year, hasn't it? Something around that time frame. Becoming an adult is a confusing process... I'm beyond relieved to say my roommates and I worked ourselves toward airline tickets to take us away from Hawai'i. I know many people out there consider it one of the vacation spots of a lifetime but after growing up there for twenty-two years, with all the unsavory memories that location holds for me, it's freeing when saying I won't ever be going back. I look ahead these days. I march ahead will all my might. Though, it is weird, y'know? Now I officially live in the continental United States. Before, it was almost as if I wasn't part of the country, out in the middle of the ocean. I miss the lush mountains, the smell of the rain is different in Idaho, I'll miss the melting pot of cultures I used to be surrounded by. It's weird, not being able to walk down the Waikiki strip anymore. It's weird seeing squirrels running around where I'm at now, seeing crows fly in the sky. Not a myna bird in sight. I've experienced snow for the first time in my life too... It's soothing. I think I like the cold, I like watching the snow fall.
The medical conditions have been rough, both for myself as well as my partner. On the other hand, it's a truly invigorating feeling having a job that doesn't deplete all of my energy reserves. It's... living in another reality almost, not being forced to push myself so far past my limits or else, or else we couldn't pay rent, or else we couldn't afford food. I mean, damn, did I do it! I've learned I am stronger than I ever believed possible. But I'm so... so glad to not need to live in that condition anymore. My job now-a-days may be demanding but the lack of customer socialization is a saving grace. Can you believe that eggs here can cost 99¢ a dozen? I kid you not, I used to have to pay $5.00 for those back on-island. Don't even get me started on the housing costs comparisons... On minimum wage I could live in my own house here for what I had been paying for a single bedroom low-income apartment in Hawai'i. Damn... I can breathe again. The world doesn't feel so very crushing. Thank goodness. Life isn't ideal at the moment but still, thank goodness. If I'm to be honest, I don't quite feel like the same person as I had been two years ago. Just barely? Though, I'm sure plenty of people could say the same as well. Everyone changes over time.
Now I... I want to say a few words for the kids out there who are in rough shape. I want to speak to the children who don't live in the best households or their parents or care-givers are.. not even close decent people. There will be those out there who won't understand, there will even be those out there who cannot comprehend your situation. For that, you have my sympathies, from one survivor to another. It might feel like you're trapped. You might be feeling a whole avalanche of conflicting emotions. You are feeling what you are for a reason, those emotions are bubbling up for real reasons. I know Disney movies and similar try to show us otherwise but from my experience? A loving family is a lucky thing to be a part of. You are not as lonely as you feel, I can promise you that, you will not stay lonely forever. If you are being degraded, insulted, dismissed, ignored, beaten, or worse.. I promise you that you are not alone, please believe me when I say that. Some of us, as hard as it is to accept, do not get the parental love we are told we should have been getting. I'm so sorry they have hurt you. You will be okay. You will be. You will get through this. Please hold onto those words, if they mean anything at all to you. Take care of yourselves, all of you.
In the coming month I'll be changing my username to my permanent title for personal and professional work. When that happens, expect to see links posted to a variety of websites where you'll be able to find me. For now, my output of art should be picking up. I've been drawing again, that's a step in the right direction. Quick reminder that commissions or any variety of trades / collabs are still closed for the time being. Thank you for reading~Our Own Apartment
Posted 10 years agoOriginally posted on DeviantArt: January 18, 2014
You read that correctly. Cloud, Andi, and I move in this coming Monday. Not only did we pass all the proverbial red tape to get the apartment we've been looking at but we can manage to move in before the end of this month! I barely was able to talk my mother into allowing us to stay until the end of January. It's a relief to know we don't have to wait that long.
Do you know why this was possible? It is, quite literally, half in part to all of you who found it within yourselves to lend us a hand. Not simply the people who shared my previous journal or asked me for commissions but the fact that people were generous enough to donate to our endeavors. Those online and those offline who pitched in... Each and every one of you have my most sincerest thank you. :heart:
I was hesitant sharing anything of that nature with the online community. I knew we needed it but I didn't want to ask for help from the public. I was worried that I'd receive no comments and would be shown the cold shoulder of human nature. I can be a heavily mistrustful individual and the fact that... I really do wish I have the proper words to convey my feelings to everyone who is reading this... The fact that people cared, the fact that people not only read my journal but took time out of their own lives and budgets to assist us... It made me feel important. It made me feel as if what happened to the three of us meant something. I feel humbled to the core.
So... I have a list... A list of people who did something.
thank you Shawn, thank you Dora, thank you Sonny, thank you Machi, thank you SoldierYena, thank you MoonsongWolf, thank you Emily, thank you Volivia, thank you Vanessa, thank you Autumn, thank you Alysha, thank you Gavin, thank you Chey, thank you Je22e, thank you Leilani, thank you Anthony, thank you Ashley, thank you Lozey, thank you Comet-117, thank you Koleszictic, thank you Slipprs, thank you MonsterMeds, thank you Taiigur, thank you Lizyos, thank you xCookie-DoughAndLily, thank you SAVCHENK0, thank you SuspexDog, thank you Nora3625, thank you Kinalara-Sohru
Thank you to those who did note me or commented on my previous journal as well. My notes are disorganized and I do need to go back through them in case I've missed replying to anyone.
We'll be able to afford to pay monthly rent through our own work paychecks, that won't be any trouble. We will have a hard time getting ourselves food or internet or even paying our phone bills for the first one or two months. I may have to visit Starbucks or Mcdonalds for internet in order to send y'all updates. It'll be a steep climb upwards but I believe we can do this~! Cloud and Andi are two of the most important people in my life. I wouldn't be here without either of them. I'd sacrifice myself before I let anything harmful happen to them.
This won't by my final journal about this incident either. I'll be making sure to share a vlog of us all moving into our new place! You get to see our home! A place I can truly be proud to call "home".
Kicked Out From Home
Posted 12 years agoSerious Emergency Journal
I'll keep this short and to the point. I don't typically like talking about my personal life to the public.
My mother has been diagnosed with the early stages of multiple sclerosis. She spent all day at the ophthalmologist for floaters in her eye and warning signs of a detaching retina. It's likely she won't be able to drive her own car in the near future. Because of this she is kicking out every single person staying in the house to ease her extreme levels of stress.
This includes myself, my fiance, and my best friend. She's set a schedule. My younger brother is out in three days. He's got his suitcase packed and a told me a friend will be taking him in. I don't know yet where my uncle Jim will be going.
As of right now? The three of us have no where to live.
I know I'm not going anywhere without Cloud (my fiance) and Andi (my best friend). It's either together or nothing and even nothing isn't an option right now. The three of us need money and we need it fast.
I'll be taking double shifts at work to earn more income but that doesn't change the fact that I'm getting paid minimum wage. Andi and Cloud are in the same boat with their earnings. We're looking at apartments around our job area and majority of them range from $900 up towards $1800. We're going to need an opening payment when applying for any apartment, plus any extra we can make in order to protect us from other unforeseen problems.
That brings me to why I'm writing this: I am on my knees begging for commission opportunities. If you want anything and I mean anything drawn, please send a note my way with information. I will have an example sheet and pricing sheet / journal posted by the end of this week. Any and all help is astronomically appreciated.
Thank you so much for reading.
This journal will be reposted a handful of times so I can be sure it is read by anyone and everyone. Apologies for any annoyances that may cause.Changing My Major
Posted 12 years agoI feel like I'm being tugged in a bunch of different directions.
I know I'm not going for an art or animation degree. I can do that as a way to relax, a stress free hobby.
I'm going to move my major to botany. I really... Like plants a lot. Being around them makes me calm, happy, and I understand how they work. The field has a lot of opportunities and openings so... Yeah. I think that's what I want.
But I'm considering a minor too.
I thought, "Maybe microbiology?" But really, what would I do with that beyond sitting in a lab? Microbes are great to learn about, look at, even to draw but actively preparing cultures and broths is downright boring.
Animal science? I could minor in that. Could be useful. My college offers animal science and zoology. I'm still confused as to the differences between one or the other.
Now if only I could get a handle around understanding chemistry. @o@;
I know I'm not going for an art or animation degree. I can do that as a way to relax, a stress free hobby.
I'm going to move my major to botany. I really... Like plants a lot. Being around them makes me calm, happy, and I understand how they work. The field has a lot of opportunities and openings so... Yeah. I think that's what I want.
But I'm considering a minor too.
I thought, "Maybe microbiology?" But really, what would I do with that beyond sitting in a lab? Microbes are great to learn about, look at, even to draw but actively preparing cultures and broths is downright boring.
Animal science? I could minor in that. Could be useful. My college offers animal science and zoology. I'm still confused as to the differences between one or the other.
Now if only I could get a handle around understanding chemistry. @o@;
Being a Puddle
Posted 13 years ago*flails arms before falling over journal with pixels leaking out of ears* Bored. Nope, not so much bored as frusterated. Taking a break on a cat drawing project. Anxious, that too. My cat Tea is at the vet tonight due to a flea alergy. Not willing to go to bed nothing is really keeping me awake either. Gah.
*becomes pool of pixel fox*
*becomes pool of pixel fox*
IYWTKTCMT Notice
Posted 13 years agoA DeviantArt and FurAffinity note for those who stalk my art gallery.
"IYWTKTCMT" Will be posted below my vent artwork or pictures that otherwise send a personal message. What it stands for: "If you want to know then check my Tumblr." Something that would otherwise make absolutely no sense to anyone else unless they know what the acronym stands for.
It means I have something written below my pieces so people can't complain about only posting a period or other nonsensical marking to fill to description box. It also means that unless I actually want the person to know about the theme of the picture, the words and drawing will be split up to prevent anyone unwanted from knowing what its about. I'll also be uploading the related words in a jumble, either once a week or once a month, all of which will be in a certain order. An order I'll recall which is associated with which picture but not enough for anyone to really grasp which goes with what.
This'll allow me to say what I want to say without having to suffer through someone elses' emotional back lash afterward and sit in bed at the end of that night conflicted about whether or not the way I feel is wrong. And then in the morning caving in and always admitting that everything I felt was silly, unnessicary and that "I'm the one conflicted." I'm sick of never being able to stand by what I believe or feel because I'm too guilty of hurting my loved one's feelings. I want to be able to say what I need to but I'm not willing to be the cause of an argument over it. Often I find, directly admitting how you feel is a mistake unless the situation is in critical need of it. And even then, I find it difficult.
Hopefully, this'll bring some improvement.Note To Self
Posted 13 years agoI gotta make sure to read this whenever I get online here.
Been over reactive lately, need to calm down 'n stop making a ruckus over other's issues. I'm no superhero. I don't have all the right moves nor answers to 'fix' someone. So quit acting like it; quit paying so much damn attention.
I'm just another person who thinks she can do somethin' when it isn't true. Should be spending my attention for the people right in front of me; better that way. I should just stay out of the way, let them rant and feel better without my nagging.
So yes, self, pay attention to your own advice. Knock it off already. You try too hard.
Been over reactive lately, need to calm down 'n stop making a ruckus over other's issues. I'm no superhero. I don't have all the right moves nor answers to 'fix' someone. So quit acting like it; quit paying so much damn attention.
I'm just another person who thinks she can do somethin' when it isn't true. Should be spending my attention for the people right in front of me; better that way. I should just stay out of the way, let them rant and feel better without my nagging.
So yes, self, pay attention to your own advice. Knock it off already. You try too hard.
My Friend is Open for Commissions
Posted 13 years ago
machati-samaMy friend Machi has commissions open to help pay the bills. If anyone is interested?
Examples:
1) https://www.furaffinity.net/view/6670943/
2) https://www.furaffinity.net/view/6670992/
3) https://www.furaffinity.net/view/6666286/
She does all sorts of animals, humans, anthro, icons and is even open for yiff drawings. From rainbow colors to natural colors, she has a wide range of opportunities open.
Tumblr GUYZ!
Posted 13 years agoYeah.. So, I've got a Tumblr. I forgot to post a notice about this on Furaffinity~
http://lostvioletlotus.tumblr.com/
I'm really active on here, upload sketches and such. Some info about what's going on in my own life. Inspirational quotes or videos, funny gif uploads, all sorts of things.
LETZ ALL BE DORKS TOGETHA'! The internet doesn't mind. :3 Come blog with me?
http://lostvioletlotus.tumblr.com/
I'm really active on here, upload sketches and such. Some info about what's going on in my own life. Inspirational quotes or videos, funny gif uploads, all sorts of things.
LETZ ALL BE DORKS TOGETHA'! The internet doesn't mind. :3 Come blog with me?
Drawing Recording! New Youtube Channel!
Posted 13 years agoI made a brand new Youtube channel just for pretty much anything artistic I end up doing, video recordings and such.
New art video!
Watch me draw here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frf7.....ature=youtu.be
My new account: http://www.youtube.com/user/LostVioletLotus
My update video from my previous account.
Moving account notice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwzwpjFceEg
Thanks to you all for being wonderful watchers! You've earned it~ If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
New art video!
Watch me draw here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frf7.....ature=youtu.be
My new account: http://www.youtube.com/user/LostVioletLotus
My update video from my previous account.
Moving account notice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwzwpjFceEg
Thanks to you all for being wonderful watchers! You've earned it~ If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Tired
Posted 14 years agoToo much thinking. Wondering if I should leave my boyfriend. He's been... Stressing me out a lot lately. We've been dating for three years, three and a half? Can't quite remember.. But I feel so damn tired. Sick of people a lot of the time, their drama, the rules of conversation, what I can and can't do around different people I talk to. I feel lonely yet smothered all in the same instance. I can't make out these feelings.. Art will be coming soon, there's more to life than drawing- I need to know there are other things in life that can make me happy. I need to know that.. I'm happy, just for me. I want to know I can be happy on my own. Maybe one day I'll stop depending on people so that I can feel worth something. Or maybe one day I'll finally find that one friend I've been looking for.. I'm still searching. I've met a lot of people but.. It doesn't feel like it's enough, they've all come and gone. Is it wrong to need others around for me to be happy?
Thinking too much again.. Not thinking enough, all at the same time. Where to go from here? I've seem to have lost my map.
Thinking too much again.. Not thinking enough, all at the same time. Where to go from here? I've seem to have lost my map.
New City
Posted 15 years agoThis whole website is like a brand new city to me. :) I made a snug little place on DeviantArt but things are starting to look like they'll go down the drain soon. The sites been getting a whole ton of trolls and the admins... Well, they don't do a very good job, let's just put it that way.
So, here I am! I'll be making accounts on a few other more popular art sites and already have an account on Art9 as well as DeviantArt, of course. FurAffinity here is the third website in my list of joining.
Stop by and say hello if you feel up to it~ I don't bite. ^^
PS: I am open for $10 commissions to anyone who is interested! I am mainly a traditional artist but just don't have a scanner at hand too often. I will do: paint (watercolor), pencil sketch, write stories/poems, digital art, animation.