Human's Best Friend

Unfortunately, my dog died. His name was Joker and he was the sweetest dog EVER. He had serious skin cancer so we had to put him down; Aug 4th. Doing so has haunted my dreams. I'll miss those late nights watching comedy central cuddling on the couch., sneaking into the highschool's fenced baseball fields in the winter to run wild in the snow, spontaneous adventures on our long walks, play dates with Marty (my best friend's dog)... and just seeing his genuine excitment every time I walked through the front door. There's no better feeling than knowing how much someone appreciates and loves you (that unconditional love)... and he never spoke a word, or spilled any of my deep dark secrets. What a joy he was. I will miss him.

I HAVE NO TONSILS

How is it possible to get tonsilitis without even having tonsils?? I have the best luck in the world. BUT! Despite the way I feel... Here is some more recent art :)

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SCULPTURE:

Let's Do Better

SO... Aparently there's supposed to be a rapture tomorrow? May 21st 2011. What does that mean for us humans?? Jesus our Lord and savior comes back to earth? Non-believers perish? Possible zombie apocalypse? It's seems that everyone is getting caught up in these theories that "the end" is near. But it shouldn't be so surprising to people in my opinion... We've: polluted the ozone, oceans and ground water; cut down all the trees; over harvested our natural goods; genetically modify everything in sight and all for what? Human satisfaction? It's only a matter of time before we're wiped from the face of the earth! We care about the trivial things in life: money, material goods, sex and competition. Clearly we are a whole species raised in correspondence to the 7 deadly sins:

GREED :the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual.
LUST :an inordinate craving for the pleasures of the body.
SLOTH :the avoidance of physical or spiritual work.
WRATH :manifested in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury.
PRIDE :excessive belief in one's own abilities, that interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God.
GLUTTONY :an inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires.
ENVY :the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation.

Now... how do we expect to excape our fate if we live by such traits that will surely lead us to our death? No one cares until it's too late. Our lives seem precious when chaos and the looming sense of the future hangs over our heads. We don't appreciate our lives the way we should. Obviously none of us are perfect but being able to admit it, is the first step to redeeming ourselves. So I guess I just want to say that... the end of the world won't be tomorrow, but we should start living like it will happen tomorrow.

It's the Final Count Down!

FINALLY, my second year of school is coming to a close. There have been some very dramatic ups and downs this year but all in all, it was a success. Painting, mixed media, sculpture classes, Geology, Philosophy... I've learned so much! I can't wait to continue on this journey towards furthering my education. Though I'm not planning on continuing on to a more expensive college I feel that I will be able to get a decent job while paying off my more minor investments! Ha. All I know is that I'm half way done and excited to be done as the next year or 2 come along. Going to be 20 in a few days! and hopeuflly that will mean more adventures and stories to come...

Photoshoot for Andrea and Her New Tattoo

My friend Andrea just got her first tattoo and wanted to show it off! So, we did a little photoshoot!

Check it out.

Recent Art

Been painting alot these past few months...

New Year Shmoo Year

It's funny to me that I haven't blogged inbetween the last blog and this one, because alot has changed...

I'm back at school. This is my 4th semester you could say. And I did great last semester (3.9) and this semester should be good because I'm taking alot of studio art classes (Sculpture, painting 2 and mixed media) and even math isn't too hard yet. But what's really been bothering me is that I've come to find out how much people don't care about me...? If that makes any sense... yea yea "wow what a pitty party" but really... I put forth 110% into all my friendships and get 10% back. I feel like I care about others more than they do for me and it gets so frustrating. I've never had a wall up because I know how unfortunate it is to have to work for trust and friendship that should come free. BUT my "new years resolution" is to start constructing a wall that is so tall that only those willing to climb it will get to see me for who I am. I've always worn my heart on my sleeve because I used to be able to stand up for myself, but I gotta toss it behind that giant wall I'm building so it doesn't get stepped on again. and again. and again. I have to stop letting my "BEST FRIENDS" manipulate me and treat me like a pile of poop.

So, I guess that means my generosity and compassion for people is completely shut out for now. I have to be selfish for once, stand up for myself and take care of my BS before I even think about helping anyone else.

This is how I feel right this moment. Maybe things will change later but for now, Sorry.