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Old 01-06-2014, 04:48 AM




2014 Let's Go Victory!

It's that time of year where we make a pact with our inner selves and decide where we're headed for the next year. Basically, resolution time! XD Last year I was happy with my progress art wise as well as socially wise. I took in 4 more commissions than 2012 which was a plus. But still nothing to quit the day job over.

I got a brand new art tablet from my bf and daughter for Christmas and I can hardly wait to start using it. :D Also I've met and became involved with a lot of great people threw the various fandoms I'm a part of. Where as I'd normally shy away from any contact with anyone. I've attended a lot more event than I had in any other year and I think I've grown because of it.

For this year I want to maintain the same height as last year in Art, Fitness and Social activates plus MORE!



Goals for this year in Art

Reach 40+ finished pieces
* Get caught up in WWOEC art (I think there are about 20+ I've missed out on)
* Re-Visit some of the ideas in my monster girl challenge series push them further without a daily time limit and turn them into print quality images. (30ish different pictures)
Create 3-5 solid Cosplays
* Re-Visit steam punk Jem idea
* Zhaan from Farscape
* An Ice look Zombie character (maybe Viking looking)
* Original Dragon-like Character
Sell some originals/take more commissions



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Old 01-06-2014, 05:15 AM

January

Jan 1st: Brought in New-years with a bang at a Fandom Rave. If you've never been to one or don't have one in your area START ONE! Lots of local Scifi peeps got dressed up and partied till dawn. I was a lonely geek on New years for years before I found this crowd. I Met a few new people and had tons of fun. :D My bf won a prize for his Costume (which I put together for him) AND there was a minion there I knew. Great start I'd say!

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Jan 6th: I won 2K and an In Blot for my name being picked for the Menewshan Minute. :D NICE!

Jan 13th: Went out for lunch with the bf. Ended up at a romance shop called Love Nest. Bought a fluffy new black boa and some 20s/30s inspired sexy silk tights. PERFECT for my flapper Costume I'm making for next month. I Got invited to four events and they're all on different weekends so I can go to all of them. (That never happens) :D February is shaping up to be a party month for me. XD I can't wait to meet more people. Whee!

Jan 14th: I went to my first larp. :D Different than the table top I normally do. It seems interesting plus I can have fun with my other hobby...GROWN UP DRESS UP AKA CosPlay. XD No time table as to when I'll create my first character though.

Jan 15th: Found the perfect feathers for my flapper Costumes head dress! Now to make it. :D

Jan 17th: Went out for dinner and then to an old friends house for some D&D. It's been a while. :) We started a new campaign. I'm playing a Teifling berserker and I might take a few levels in cleric as well. We'll see how it works out.

Jan 18th: Found the perfect material for my Zhann Cosplay for only $15 for 8 yards of a material that was 5.99 a yard in the fabric shop!! YAY Curtains in thrift shop material finds! I'm super excited now for this. Also a ton of black beads were found at the same place for my Flapper head piece idea. My bf cooked me a yummy dinner and now we're both doing art things. :D

Jan 22nd: I finished my first art piece for this month...not a good start since I need to do 3.5 a month in order to reach my goal of 40 BUT at least it's a start.



Jan 31st I got the other 2 pieces and my costume done just in time for February! :D We saw some fireworks for new year on our way to a D and D game. It was a fun night. XD Whoo! Looking forward to February.



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Old 01-06-2014, 05:16 AM

February

February 1st: My Flapper Costume was a success at the social! I got tons of complements. This is a great start to the lunar new year! The door people thought I was part of the dance trope...and the dance troupe recruited me for the rest of the night for the demonstrations. XD It was a rip roaring Social scene. 1920s themed Social FTW! For the first hour there was a swing dance lesson and the rest of the night our toes were a taping to Jazz and swing. I got to share it with my mom and bf.

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February 2nd:I'm having a relaxing Imbolc at home. Lighting lots of candles and cleaning the house. Yay Mother Bridget Goddess of hearth, home and creative fire! Her song warms the winter and her many animals form come from the earth. :D

February 8th: I bought all the bras from studio 54 just in time for the valentines day event. :D

February 9th: This first week was a great week for art. :D I got 5 images done! Three of them were for various Menewsha Contests. I'm excited to start work on my Mardi Gras mask and costume this upcoming week. I'm trying to cram as much art as possible into this week so I can go post crazy in the upcoming V-day event. :D Plus I also have a Social planed next friday.

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Feb 14: I double dated to a V-day Social with my sister/her beau. We had a lot of fun and danced all night. My bf gave me a really cute diamond heart necklace. I haven't took it off since. Such a great night.

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Feb 15th: I went to a comic convention and bought 4 graphic novels for $20. When normally they're $25 each. then we meet with friends for dinner. It was a nice night out and I was still in the glow of Vday. :D

Feb 25th: I managed to finish the last bit of art for my art goal this month! Yay! Happy!





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Old 01-06-2014, 05:17 AM

March

March 3rd: It's my moms birthday today! We're making here a special dinner. :D I bought her some flowers and a nice card. I didn't take any pictures of this for some reason. >.<

March 8th: Went to a dress up Social. ERMGERD another one I didn't get any pictures for. I 'm really bad for that.

March 22nd: Went over to my sisters for her birthday. :D Was a really great family night. Mom has a nuch of pictures from it I need to snag from her off her phone still. XD


March 24th: I won Admins pick! :D

March 31st: I got all my goal art done for the month so I started early on Aprils. :D

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Old 01-06-2014, 05:17 AM

April

April 4th: Had a great day at work. Went out for dinner for my B-day with bf and child.

April 19th: Went to a gaming Social over the Easter weekend. Had a great time with my sister again. XD I'm hoping to drag her to keycon in May. We'll see. :D

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April Art list was all finished so I got a head start on May's! Woot!

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Old 01-06-2014, 05:18 AM

May

May 2nd: My bf found me the perfect boots for my Cosplay while he was out of the city on business. I can't wait till he gets back! I'm so excited for this years Keycon. :D



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Old 01-06-2014, 05:19 AM

June

June 13th: Went to see How to Train your Dragon 2. It was great! I love that series. :) So does my daughter so yay!

June 21: Went to a "bring in the Summer" Social. A great dance and food party for summery pagan types. Forgot my camera at home. :( Lots of pretty summery dresses and people with flowers in their hair.

June 22: Went to the Red River Exhibition. Had a great time, but got a really bad sun burn. >.< Also I forgot my Camera at home. :( Which sucks because Lilith was hilarious the whole day. She went to the face painters and bought a sparkly black mustache. XD

June 24: Got to see my daughter in her pretty grade 8 grade dress. We had a nice dinner and there was a dance afterwords for the students. :) I actually remembered my camera! XD

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June 29: Went to see the new Transformers movie with my Boyfriend for his birthday. Yeah it was in 3D. Yay Dinobots!


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Old 01-06-2014, 05:20 AM

July

July 1st: HAPPY CANADA DAY!!

July 13th: Went to a friends 42nd Bday party...it was hitchhikers of the galaxy themed. No pictures but a pretty fun and chill night. :D



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Old 01-06-2014, 05:30 AM

August

Aug. 12th: Went to a few pavilions at folklarama...didn't take any pictures. >.< D'oh! But it was a great night. I had a pinacolada (or two) at the Caribbean pavilion. Some delicious Roti and chicken for dinner and pineapple tarts for desert.

Aug. 30th: Went to a Great Gatsby themed wedding social. Got really drunk! but not flirt with the groom drunk. YAY!




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Old 01-06-2014, 05:31 AM

September

Sept. 12th: My daughter's Birthday! We had a nice night out and went to see a movie. We split a really big steak and ate a ton of popcorn! XD nom nom nom!

Sept. 17th: Lilith's first test of the year was 97.2% . . . and she missed a question. HELL YEAH!

Sept. 25th:Went to a friends B-day. lots of laughs. Typical me no pics! XD lol Oops!

Sept. 30th: Took Lilith to a school way down town. She's now enrolled in both high school and vocational studies on Saturdays via Carrer Trek. Dats my girl! She's so bright the teachers thought she could handle it and recommended her.


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Old 01-06-2014, 05:31 AM

October

Oct 5th:
Went to a Costume Wedding social. I won the 50/50 prize of $268 dollars. :D really fun night. woke up with a wicked head ache. XD I didn't get as many pictures as I'd like but one is better than none. XD


Oct 8th:
Had a fantastic Mene week. I won admins pick again!!! Plus 10K and to older CIs from the previous "I Do" and Fashion Don'ts, An Avatar Contest :D

Winning avatars:


Oct 12th: Celebrated turkey day with mom and daughter. Watched Brother Bear and ate WAY to much. XD nom nom nom.


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Old 01-06-2014, 05:32 AM

12/13
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:39 AM

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December!


This is the last post need. :D Peoples may post now. XD

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Old 01-07-2014, 06:54 PM


*dances in singing*
is it party time, Neph♥

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Old 01-07-2014, 11:08 PM

Woot!

I have another Party I'm going to in February for Vday with my fandom peeps. :D It should be great.

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Old 01-23-2014, 05:43 AM

This weekend is going to be an Art weekend! I hope I can catch up on things I've been slacking on. :D

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Old 01-29-2014, 08:31 PM


you can do it Neph
*leaves lots of museies so the artsu flows*

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Old 02-01-2014, 10:04 PM

I did it hummy!! I'm getting my stuff on for the 1920s themed Social now! :D Eeeee!

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Old 02-01-2014, 10:29 PM


oh i bet you will look fabulous!
have a really good time, Neph

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Old 02-02-2014, 10:45 PM

It was a blast! A really great night.

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Old 02-04-2014, 03:29 AM



that's great, Neph, i'm really happy for you
what?!! no pictures?

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Old 02-04-2014, 03:41 AM

They're up in the February post. XD

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Old 02-04-2014, 05:57 AM



yay
*goes to check Neph out*
did that sound creepie?
O.o

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Old 02-04-2014, 06:16 AM

Nah your the cutest stalker ever. XD

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Old 02-05-2014, 07:54 PM


lol, thanks
'cuz, ya know, a day without Nephi
is like a day without sunshine!
or lately i should say snowflakes!

 


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