I just noticed that I haven't updated my journal since June 8th! Probably should update everyone on my goings on. IN POINT FORM

I am almost finished Art classes for the year. Just gotta finish a few things, write an essay and get stuff marked. I am proud of myself for making it through this time. Last time I was here, I lasted about three months before I dropped out! I think I might try and finish this whole course! its gonna take me a few years, but I don't mind. I enjoy it so much!

I just got a copy of the CD I designed! oh man, it looks so cool to have a CD with your art on it! its mindblowing! the band really love it and want me to do a lot more art for them! also, so photography... because...

...My sister's boyfriend is giving me his old digital SLR! Which is so awesome because that means I don't have to save up for one! Which, is what I was planning to do! It was meant to be a surprise, but he heard that I was saving for one and then he had to tell me Its an oldish pentax and its like, 6 megapixels, but in all honesty? thats all you really need! I mean, I am not going to blow the photos up to an abnormally large size!! I just can't wait to see what I can do with this camera! I imagine my images will be sharper than my little kodak easyshare, which is what I use currently
the money I was going to use for the camera can now go towards...

a new guitar! Next year I am planning to get myself an electric guitar. I am in a band now that in which I play rhythm guitar. I'm always borrowing my brother's guitar, and I want to get my own one. I have an acoustic electric, but thats about it. I really wish I could get a Gibson Les Paul, but my budget is about $500-$600 maximum. So, I figured I could get a nice sounding knock-off for that price. Cant wait to get a guitar of my very own!


and that is about all that is going on

I realise I haven't updated this in a fair while. Seems like the thing to do...

*thinks*

So, currently at this moment, my black dog has retreated back to its corner and is sleeping soundly.
This is great news for me! it gives me more time to think about positive things and not have to worry about my black dog wanting to attack me. all I can say to my black dog named Mopokey is:

stay mopokey, stay....

So, in the spirit of having time to think about positive things.... here are ten things I love right now.

1- My friends and family.
Yes, yes, I know, I go on and on about how much I love them. And that's because I do! Whenever I'm feeling kinda crappy, I just talk to somebody and they make me feel great! just hanging out and doing nothing is one of the most fun things ever.

2- Swedish bands
Right now, I have been really into a few Swedish bands. Bands like Jeniferever, Audrey, Scraps of tape, Immanu El and EF. I dunno, there is something about the bands from this country. I get images of sitting by the fire on cold winter nights and warm hugs when I listen to them. I advise everyone to look these bands up!

3 - Ice tea and herbal tea
I dont know what it is, but I just cant stop drinking the stuff! When I am at tafe, I am always drinking Lipton Ice tea. My classmates always laugh about it. and when I get home, I am always drinking Chamomile tea or Licorice tea. I just bought some White tea and I also got some rosehip tea. I dunno, maybe my body is missing some nutrients...

4 - Going to Tafe
this is the complete opposite of the last time I tried to study art. I always kinda dreaded going there.. but this time is different. I actually look forward to it, I am doing alright at my work, the people in my class are lovely people, my teachers are great and I am generally having a great time! I am kinda bummed that I have a month holidays coming up. I will miss my class! hehehe

5 - watching tv
I usually don't watch much tv. I really don't! I dunno, I just don't find it that exciting. but recently, I have been having fun watching that damn thing. I love just lying on the couch, snuggling with my dog and watching the idiot box.... on which I often watch Documentaries... so its more like the "smart.... ummm... person... box.... thingie..." *shifty eyes*

6 - Blueberry bagels
I frigging love bagels. Especially Blueberry ones. with cream cheese... oh man, they are awesome... I want one like, RIGHT NOW!!! *drools*

7 - Riding the bus
I really love riding the bus! *stupid grin* I do, its kinda like my chill-out time. I love listening to music and watching the scenery go past. Its often the same scenery I pass, seeing as I am always on the same bus. but different times of day, different weather, its always changing and I just love it.

8 - People complimenting my art
I never used to like that. I often felt like they were kinda taking the piss or being sarcastic. but now, I got over that and I really enjoy when people tell me I have done well. it makes me feel that what I do is worth it

9 - Local music
Its really awesome! I went my favourite local venue, "the oxford tavern" last week to see Lumiere, when the world sleeps and a sydney band called sleepmakeswaves. I think its great that there are bands around here that play music I love. and to top it all off, they are lovely people! GO LISTEN TO THEM NOW! [link]
I cant wait till Lumiere release their CD. (i designed the cover, by the way... and I will post it here when the album is out... not that I am biased by this, I genuinely can't wait to play their music whenever I want!)

10 - you
for reading this! thanks this makes me happy!

Lots of love and all that good stuff!

I have a black dog...

Not literally... as you might know, I have a chihuahua who is not black, she is a golden colour and is a very lovely and happy dog.
No, my black dog is a very grumpy sad looking dog that follows me around sometimes. He looks like a British Bulldog and has a sad droopy mouth. Sometimes he sits in the corner and behaves himself. but other times he slowly walks up to me and gives me a sad little scratch on the leg so I notice him again.

A few weeks ago, my black dog (who I have named Mopokey) sat next to me and looked at me with his sad little eyes and let out a sad little whimper. Yes, I noticed him there and then he just wouldn't stop following me.

Ordinarily I love dogs, but not this one... this one is bothersome. Sometimes he gets really annoying and jumps on my chest and licks me in the face, leaving me having trouble breathing and salty streams run down my cheeks. Sometimes he barks and chases me down the street and I run away in fear. (yes, this is a panic attack, my friends)
Other times he follows me into my dreams and brings all his friends to give me a bit of a fright. but after a little while, my black dog gets bored of all this and goes back to his little bed in the corner and goes to sleep.

I love when my black dog is sleeping. its the only time he leaves me alone. then I can forget about him and "let sleeping dogs lie" The only problem with this is, dogs cant sleep forever. They wake up eventually and want to be fed.

Right now, he is resting his eyes next to me. I know he is there, but he is kinda motionless and snoring slightly. Hopefully soon he will wander back over to his corner, sit there for a while and eventually fall asleep.

if only I could take my black dog to the pound...