That is probably one of my all-time favorite deviations. Gah, I love it.

I've been gone lately, I know. Sorry about that. November is shaping up to be quite busy, what with NaNoWriMo and applying to college and getting scholarships, etc. Thanks for the patience and understanding. Also, big thanks for all of those that have featured me/my work recently, or suggested me for a feature. I've been getting more publicity lately than ever before in my dA career. I'm so grateful and touched. Your support really does make all the difference.

Anyway, the point of this journal is that I have an announcement to make. Something exciting happened to me today. The condensed version is that through an application and interview process, I've been selected to represent my school's English department in a state scholarship competition. I'm so shocked that they chose me. I was competing against some crazily talented people, and om nom nom, oh my, they still picked me. Me. And my school is HUGE, like the size of a small college, so it's ridiculous that I get to go represent my school in my favorite school subject.

You should have seen my happy dance. Mortifying, I'm sure.


I'm sorry if I'm bragging. Please understand that this is really kind of a big deal (for me) and I'm still trying to digest it. Mmmmm, I am so stoked!

So, anyway, I have to put together a portfolio to submit to the judges of the next part of the competition. If any of you guys have any insight as to which of my written pieces I should include, I would love the recommendations. Please keep in mind that this is a scholarship thing...and I will be up against some incredible folks...so anything that displays my talents best in a mature, scholarly way would be good.

Oh, and I also (finally) passed my driver's test. Yeah, I waited until I was 17 to get my license -- and I don't care if anyone thinks that's weird.

Peace and love to all of you.
Keep your chin up!