OK, this is a bit of a turn around for the books but I'm taking time out. I don't care if some of you get really pissed of at me for whatever reason but the fact is it's my life and it's me who needs time out.

I can't tell you the reasons for it but over the last month or so, things have been building up and in the last few days things have just gone over on here (and a little in real life.)

For those of you who are interested i'll be keeping my stock account and club open (or as open as they already are which isn't a lot) and might add the odd comment to Devart once in a while.

If you really want to reach me to say whatever, perhaps you're really angry after reading this journal (similar to the one lat year but slightly less pathetic) or concerened or whatever, you have a way to reach me.

Well, to all of your faithful deviants i salute you and wish i could go someway to doing what you do. But till then it's goodbye from me.

Take care of yourselves.

Hiya! Remember me? Probably not but hey!
How are you all? Did you have a good summer, enjoy the sun (those who got it). I hope you are all ok and feeling ship-shap (hugs to =CausticStock who's lurg infested).
I'm sorry i've been away so long, it seems like forever and as always the mountain of messages has greeted me again. It never seems to get any smaller.

In terms of deviations, i'm really sorry i haven't submitted. It seems like an age since i've submitted and you must feel really hacked off. But the harsh truth is that i've hardly touched my photoshop and have been out doing things and stuff. But the main change is that i've been writing. Like there's no tomorrow.

My novel i coming on leaps and bounds and since i last talked to you i've outlined a plot for all three books and a sort of detailed plot for book one. I've also figured out most of the niggling little questions and *drum roll* have finished my first draft of chapter One. I'm really excited and i feel i'm already on my way to writing my character's story.It's exhilarating!

So there it is. I do have one sort of piece that i might upload but i find it really simple and a bit wierd. But that's the only thing i have anyway.

In terms of stock i've got loads of new kick ass stuff that i'll be uploading when i can get off my ass to do it. (Which might be a while considering all the work i've still got to do before term starts). But it will be uploaded one day, rest assured.

Have a good week, until next time.

Peace and Love and massive hugs.

xxx

Right, i have a problem. I am doing a contest entry for a "Fairytalr Contest" and i need a male stocker to do me a commision. It needs so be done pretty speedily and to fit in with my piece! If you know anyone or are one yourself please drop me a note and i'll give you more details. Thank you!

On other news i'm lacking in inspiration for my novel. Most of you don't know that i'm writing a novel but there it is. I am. Well, sort of. I'm still in the planning stage and am really really excited...my friends are giving me loads of support so hopefully one day i'll get it finished. And with the summer coming up who knows!

But i'm going through a rocky stage in planning, and need to work through some plot problems before i can begin writing. Will keep you posted as to my progress! If there are any authors out there, i wouldn't mind a few tips about anything lol.

Well that's it for now...oh and btw...the new V.6 is really cool. Although the new message centre takes some getting used to. The onyl qualm i have with it is when you delete devs or messages (especially favourites) it seems to reload them. Not as important for devs but for faovurites....you start commenting twice! Might leave it a while till it sorts itself out...so be patient with replying to favourites...

I've just published the latest issue of Bits n' Bobs : [link]
It hasn't been published for a while i'll probably only submit when i have time so i can't give you an exact time scale. Anyway enjoy, there are some great finds there!

Have a good weekend!

Firstly, you'll be pleased to know that lately i've been getting back on DA a bit more. I've replied to all my comments for my DD and are working my way through the favourites. I've also cleared the inbox at K.O.D.

Secondly, i am happy to announce that i suggested this tutorial by *acidlullaby to be featured for a DD. It's such a brilliant blending tutorial for amateur painters. I found it really useful and for the first time my colours looked blended! If i can do it so can you! So hop over there and give it some love! (Thanks to the ever wonderful ^znow-white for featuring it!).



I've also been having some really interesting converstaions with people lately about life and living it to the full. I've also been noticing it in people journals...people seems a lot more philosophical this summer...maybe it's the rainy/sunny weather...lol....nothing much to report it's just been fun searchig for the meaning of life and good things.

Always remember the happy things....things that make you smile. They're probably not big things but just as important!

Love and Hugs.

I am utterly stunned. This i by fat the best day i've had since joining DevianART....it is....there are no words....a DD!!!!!!!...i am.....soooo....

I got home....not good day....essays and stuff.....and turned on computer..checking messasges...and say i had 147M....and i thought "I cleared out my messages yesterday! I can't have that many"....but i didn't suspect....so i scrolled through the comments...and then i saw......comments saying..."Congratulations on DD"....and so on....and my stomach dropped through the floor!...the more i read the more my heart swelled with pride....i....there are no words....and to the couple of people who recommended me....but specially to my wonderful friend Kadri (*Iardacil) for recommending it.....to you of all people Thank you.....you of all people know just how much this means to me.....

...i have been away from Devart lately, feeling despondant and down.....health, work family problems i have been neglecting my duties in all my clubs and articles and so on.....and last year....the horrible event that happened that i cannnot bring myself to remember....i am so grateful that things have turned out ok....this has given me a new lease of life and made me so much happier...it's brilliant!...


...and i am so pleased that it was this piece....it means so much to me...the story it's so personal and so real...i am so pleased with the reaction...the comments made both by Kadri and WilderWein77 are so wonderful...i am so...happy...filled iwth happiness! I am crying! It's a brilliant day so thank you so much! Sooooo much! 271 pageviews so far in ONE DAY!!!!!!
xxxxxx (P.S. I also managed for the first time ever to get over 1,000 views on a piece! Thank you!



Again thank you so much to *Iardacil for suggesting it and ^WilderWein77 for featuring it! Thank you!