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Inexcusable

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For almost two years, I've barely uploaded any art on this page. Two years ago, I had made plans to upload the next chapter of my fan comic in its entirety as a surprise and a thank you to all my readers. I've barely made any journal entries, telling you guys how I've been, what I've been doing, how my life is going, generally just keeping you updated.

And that's inexcusable.

I can tell you what I have been doing. I've been working on my original comic, and pretty much "making myself" continue on Astral Cross, so I could at least get that chapter finished. I've been playing Breath of the Wild and I've yet to face Calamity Ganon properly; I say "properly" because I ran into the Sanctum by accident while exploring Hyrule Castle and ended up fighting him unprepared. Guess what happened cutiepie Chanyeol 

Life is catching up to me and I'm now looking for a better paying job with a more stable work schedule, a.k.a. getting the FREAK out of retail and never looking back (I don't know if I can handle another "Black Friday" *is it even called that anymore?*). I'm also secretly searching for my own place, and trying to figure out how to save money so I can make rent when I do move. Bills are NOT helping! And, some medical issues have come up; hopefully they'll be resolved once and for all on Monday.

As far as art goes, I am still drawing and making art, a lot in fact, I just having been posting it here. Or anywhere. It's mostly of my original comic. ...I kind of feel I should give you guys a little more info on it.

So...this story is like a continuation of the fan comic. It takes place on Earth and something happened in the comic that Kira has to fix in the original story. So yeah, the fan comic is a "prequel". I realize that I'll have to write the fan comic into an original story if I ever plan on making money off of this, and to avoid copyright issues. So what does this mean for the fan comic? sigh I don't want to say it... I'm already mentally kicking myself... So I can't say it; I'm not going to say it, because I don't know. I'm really focused on the original right now, because I have MUCH more creative freedom. And...it's 100% mine! No issues with obsessive canon fans, especially certain shippers Shudder , Nintendo can't touch this can't touch this , and all that jazz! ...Is this how Monty Oum felt when he created Dead Fantasy and RWBY? Speaking of which, I want to talk about something I've noticed for a while about RWBY at another time. But anyway, back on topic...

The reason I haven't been posting anything is because of two reasons:
1. It's not done. Most of what I'm working on isn't finished yet (character sheets/designs, wardrobe charts, setting appearance, etc.). In fact, most of it is still being brainstormed.
2. It's for me. I'm actually making all of these so I'll have quick and detailed references when I finally start the comic itself.
Will I ever post the work here? Yes, when it's complete.

In closing, I want to apologize to my Watchers, old and new, for not posting anything, literally, just about anything except a snippet or two of art, for nearly two years. You guys have been so kind to add me to your watch lists, and I haven't delivered Stitch is Sorry plz Hopefully, HOPEFULLY, that will change this year. I plan on doing a lot of things during 2018, and being more active here, even if just a little, is one of them.
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*staggers into the house after getting off work* Good God...!! I will never...EVER...go back to work the day after coming home from a 12-hour drive again!
Too tired for this

So yeah...I was away for the past few days with the family, and I just got home this morning. And I just got back from work, exhausted! I had hoped the hotel we stayed in had internet access, which they did, but the connection was insecure, meaning it was easier for some dirtbag with no life to hack me. We were watching the Weather Channel our whole stay...
I really wanted to check up here to see if you guys affected by the hurricanes were okay (you know who you are), but I'm not risking getting hacked. So for that, I am very, very sorry I've been silent here and not responding when and if you sent messages! You guys were on my mind while I was away, and I just hope you guys and your families are alright!
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How long has it been since I wrote one of these...? Way too long, bruh!! Hopefully, everyone's doing okay. Your first days at school are going alright.

Thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Okay, so...I'm still drawing, but not posting as much, obviously. Reason for that is because I'm working on another project. It's the original version of my fanfic, Astral Cross. Yep. No Zelda or Final Fantasy in this one. Gotta avoid copyright.

I've been writing down arcs, subplots, trying my hardest to write down an outline for the whole story (I have an idea of the entire plot, I'm just having trouble making sense of it and actually writing it down). I still have a BUNCH of stuff to draw (characters, monsters, buildings, rooms, etc.) before I even attempt to start the comic.
...I actually tried to start drawing the darn comic two days ago :iconfacepalmplz: I don't even have the script for chapter one finalized...

Now, does this mean that the fan comic is discontinued? Not necessarily. If anything, it's on hiatus because I'm still sketching the pages. I would still like to complete it, but to tell the honest truth, I'm getting close to burnt out on Zelda. Oh, I'll always be a fan of the series, and I'll most likely keep drawing fan art (and maybe complete the fan comic). I just won't put as much focus on fanworks for the time being. Working on my very own original project that's 100% mine gives me much more freedom. No fanatics getting on my case about what's canon, what you can and can't do to an existing universe, effin' pairings, blah, blah, blah... Speaking of which...remember the fan comic surprise I told you guys about...? Like last year I'm a sad piece of work? Because I'm getting burnt out, I'm just going to tell you...

The surprise was that I was going to release chapter four of the fan comic in its entirety in one day. I was wanting to complete chapter four, and upload it here, mainly as a thank you to those who have given me support and encouragement with this thing. ...I hate the thought of leaving this thing unfinished. I kind of feel compelled to go through with this. But I won't promise anything...

I would like to upload some stuff here (I'm talking about the original story now), like a short profile or character sheet for the more important characters and stuff. You guys already saw Kira's wardrobe meme, which I'm going to update and fix. But as far as the comic itself, I'm going to upload that somewhere else. When I find a place and begin uploading, I'll post a link here. I'm NOT posting anything on Tumblr! No!

Well, that was pretty much it. I just wanted to give you guys an update on why I haven't posted anything in such a long time. I was working on stuff I've got too much work to do. I have things I want to upload here, I just gotta get them finished. Until then, take care, stay safe, and keep being awesome :wave:
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Tagged!

5 min read
OK, let's do this thingy.

I was tagged by :icondedetc:

RULES : 
- Write the rules in your journal entry if you are tagged
- Write 13 things about yourself
- Answer 13 questions made by the person who tagged you, and make your own 13 questions.~
- Tag 13 deviants. Make sure they know they are tagged
- Don't say "You're tagged if you read this"
- It is forbidden not to tag anyone.
- No tagging back.

Here's 13 stuff about me...

1. I don't drink, but I do like Irish coffee and sparkling moscato on rare occasions.
2. Corny jokes and innocent comedy humor me FAR more than mature humor and satire, but I'll still laugh if it's funny.
3. I can read an entire novel from beginning to end within a day.
4. I'm still considering 3D animation.
5. I'm part Irish and Spaniard.
6. I'll shoot a bow and arrow before a gun.
7. I stargaze.
8. I have a tendency to avoid arguments, due to witnessing several arguments in my family growing up.
9. Even though I may never get the chance, I really, really want to play Journey.
10. I haven't played the full game of Undertale because of the majority of the fandom continuously calling the player "the anomaly", "the true villain", etc., regardless of whether they do Pacifist or Genocide route. (I want to feel like a hero, not the problem).
11. I'm a born and raised Southern girl, but people have told me that I have kind of a Northern accent.
12. Mythologies, religions, and cultures fascinate me.
13. I'm strongly considering getting my own place.

13 Questions that were asked to me...

1. if you were offered a job from a dark overlord, would you say yes?
Nope.

2. name five mythical/fantasy creatures you wish to see?
Pegasus, Mermaid, Phoenix, Winged unicorn, Fairy

3. name a legendary figure you would want to meet?

King Arthur.

4. whats your favourite day of the week?
Friday.

5. name a hero you want to team up with?
Either Link or Wonder Woman.

6. name a villain you want to fight against? 
Ultimecia or Valentine from Guilty Gear

7. ketchup or mustard?
Depends on the food. They're both good.

8. if you were offered the power to rule the world would you take it?
I don't think so.

9. think of a number between 1 and 12.
...Got it.

10. think of three people to kiss, marry or kill?
...............
Can I get back to you on that one??

11. Steven Universe or Gravity falls?
I haven't seen much of Steven Universe, so Gravity Falls.

12. if you were given a superpower to save the world what power would it be?
Telekinesis.

13. who would win in a fight Aku (Samurai Jack) or Bill Cipher (Gravity falls)?
If Aku can trick Bill to enter an empty mind and erase that mind, it's done.
But if Bill can outsmart Aku and strike with a weapon powerful enough to hurt Aku...but then...Bill is immortal and can warp reality, dreams, and souls, and Aku is nigh-immortal, has absolute darkness control, and human weaponry can't harm him...
Bill would win.

13 questions from me...
1. Would you rather use a sword or a gun, against zombies, monsters, or demons?
2. What's the first thing you grab when you get a case of the munchies?
3. What was your very first video game?
4. Fruit candy or chocolate candy?
5. Cake or pie? And what kind?
6. What's on your bed?
7. Can you identify at least three constellations by looking at them?
8. Do you have a garden?
9. If you were trapped on an island with other people, and each of them were killed one by one, would you try to get off the island or find and stop the murderer?
10. Can you work a VCR?
11. Would you rather wear the same outfit everyday for a year, or wear a wardrobe of a style you hate for a month?
12. Would you eat your least favorite food if you were starving, and it was all you had to eat?
13. Imagine someone, famous or not, you looked up to (not a relative) ran into you by random chance. What do you do?

I have to tag 13 people...I don't know who to tag...I can't say "if you read this, you're tagged"...:Sigh  I'm breaking the rules, I know, but if you want to do this (I know no one wants to do it), go for it!
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OK, let's do this thingy.

I was tagged by :icondedetc:

RULES : 
- Write the rules in your journal entry if you are tagged
- Write 13 things about yourself
- Answer 13 questions made by the person who tagged you, and make your own 13 questions.~
- Tag 13 deviants. Make sure they know they are tagged
- Don't say "You're tagged if you read this"
- It is forbidden not to tag anyone.
- No tagging back.

Here's 13 stuff about me...

1. I don't drink, but I do like Irish coffee and sparkling moscato on rare occasions.
2. Corny jokes and innocent comedy humor me FAR more than mature humor and satire, but I'll still laugh if it's funny.
3. I can read an entire novel from beginning to end within a day.
4. I'm still considering 3D animation.
5. I'm part Irish and Spaniard.
6. I'll shoot a bow and arrow before a gun.
7. I stargaze.
8. I have a tendency to avoid arguments, due to witnessing several arguments in my family growing up.
9. Even though I may never get the chance, I really, really want to play Journey.
10. I haven't played the full game of Undertale because of the majority of the fandom continuously calling the player "the anomaly", "the true villain", etc., regardless of whether they do Pacifist or Genocide route. (I want to feel like a hero, not the problem).
11. I'm a born and raised Southern girl, but people have told me that I have kind of a Northern accent.
12. Mythologies, religions, and cultures fascinate me.
13. I'm strongly considering getting my own place.

13 Questions that were asked to me...

1. if you were offered a job from a dark overlord, would you say yes?
Nope.

2. name five mythical/fantasy creatures you wish to see?
Pegasus, Mermaid, Phoenix, Winged unicorn, Fairy

3. name a legendary figure you would want to meet?

King Arthur.

4. whats your favourite day of the week?
Friday.

5. name a hero you want to team up with?
Either Link or Wonder Woman.

6. name a villain you want to fight against? 
Ultimecia or Valentine from Guilty Gear

7. ketchup or mustard?
Depends on the food. They're both good.

8. if you were offered the power to rule the world would you take it?
I don't think so.

9. think of a number between 1 and 12.
...Got it.

10. think of three people to kiss, marry or kill?
...............
Can I get back to you on that one??

11. Steven Universe or Gravity falls?
I haven't seen much of Steven Universe, so Gravity Falls.

12. if you were given a superpower to save the world what power would it be?
Telekinesis.

13. who would win in a fight Aku (Samurai Jack) or Bill Cipher (Gravity falls)?
If Aku can trick Bill to enter an empty mind and erase that mind, it's done.
But if Bill can outsmart Aku and strike with a weapon powerful enough to hurt Aku...but then...Bill is immortal and can warp reality, dreams, and souls, and Aku is nigh-immortal, has absolute darkness control, and human weaponry can't harm him...
Bill would win.

13 questions from me...
1. Would you rather use a sword or a gun, against zombies, monsters, or demons?
2. What's the first thing you grab when you get a case of the munchies?
3. What was your very first video game?
4. Fruit candy or chocolate candy?
5. Cake or pie? And what kind?
6. What's on your bed?
7. Can you identify at least three constellations by looking at them?
8. Do you have a garden?
9. If you were trapped on an island with other people, and each of them were killed one by one, would you try to get off the island or find and stop the murderer?
10. Can you work a VCR?
11. Would you rather wear the same outfit everyday for a year, or wear a wardrobe of a style you hate for a month?
12. Would you eat your least favorite food if you were starving, and it was all you had to eat?
13. Imagine someone, famous or not, you looked up to (not a relative) ran into you by random chance. What do you do?
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