• 13:34 @shinga_the_jedi ... Iknowrite?! #
• 13:48 This is the day that they stop spelling it M-A-L-L and start spelling it M-A-U-L #
• 20:48 @CinsAngel42 You're beautiful when you're angry. :D #

... and that, as they say, is that.

Would anyone be interesting in roleplaying? I used to play 2D daily, but like, time past and I lost what lines I had. Thus, trying again.

... fucking....


OKAY. SO.

TODAY I LEARNED AN IMPORTANT LESSON:

do not watch all three Final Destination movies if you have ANXIETY ATTACKS DUE TO FEAR OF DEATH.

That is all.

Everything's out to get meeee, sob. and i know it's irrational i just can't help thinking "BUT WHAT IF--"

So there is always something in life that you don't want to do but have to do. That paper for class that's due Monday, for instance. Or the shopping trip I'm being forced to take tomorrow.

Someone motivate me 8|

http://blackwingdiaries.blogspot.com/2009/11/dynamite-disney-item-that-got-awaywith.html

Hal King seems to have redrawn "Bacchus" as Fred Moore in departing Disney employee Sally Holmes' book

Some readers of Blackwing Diaries have noticed that my entries weren't as frequent after 2007 got going. Those who read everything I've written and have an excellent memory and/or know me personally can figure out why that was, but I do feel a not unpleasant nagging urge to keep it more up to date than I have.

Life will keep happening though, and while a recent(and not quite uncompleted) move, a change of jobs, and the signing of a book contract mean time's even more elusive, there are so many interesting and exciting things going on in animation now that I expect the Blackwing posts will appear much more often.

And then there's the flip side of writing: reading. In tandem with less blogging there's been substantially less reading of other blogs. Truthfully, this has bothered me more than neglecting to post on my own blog, as once one falls out of the habit it's difficult to keep up. And it seems more talented and uniquely interesting artists are starting blogs everyday. Thank goodness they're doing them, and that some veterans have decided it might be worth it to maintain an online place to post their own work, too.

There are probably three blogs I've never stopped checking almost every day: the ubiquitous Cartoon Brew, and two others-one by a writer, historian and critic, the other written by an animator and longtime owner of his own Manhattan studio:: Michael Barrier and Michael Sporn, respectively. I can't exhort all of you who are serious about animation too strongly to visit them on a regular basis. I know many often disagree with the opinions expressed in them-I certainly have-but they continually post important and rare material, as well as views, news and serious discussion about our medium that you're missing out if you don't have a look.

And those are just three. There are dozens more with marvelous stuff every day. This post is the result seeing of something I missed because I hadn't dropped by a blog in too long: in Mayerson On Animation, Mark Mayerson's blog, he shared a (sadly ended) Ebay auction item's webpage...and what an item: a woman named Sally Holmes who worked at Disney through the early 1940s left to start a family. In lieu of a going-away card a mind-boggling array of animators signed and illustrated her copy of the large, lush "Fantasia" book that had been published concurrent with that film's release (this isn't the first time I've seen that book used as a yearbook by Disney employees-Bob Thomas "Art Of Animation" book of the late 50s would serve that purpose a decade later).

You've got to see these to believe them. How about Ward Kimball doing his thing-and Milt Kahl finding Ward an irresistible act worth following. So to speak:

Ward:


Milt:

And of course, Fred Moore:

John Sibley:


A beautiful little painting by Jesse Marsh


He signed it, too.

There are loads more where that came from, including a NSFW Donald and Goofy (actually they're safe for our line of work, but if you work at a more conservative establishment, well...). The original seller's page is here. As he notes, this was sold a few months ago, so that's that. I'm sure it has a good home.

http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1227910.html

From the annals of livejournal, I bring you, "Snape is a wonderful man and everyone around him was awful" wank.

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Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 1 2 3 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 1 2 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ], [ 1 - personal attack ].
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Hi, everyone!

Hopefully this is allowed, and I promise, I did do a search through the comm before posting--but I was wondering if anyone could direct me towards some Machi Tobaye fan-anythings? I...find him an amazingly compelling character, but I haven't been able to find anything on him--comms, fics, and only a handful of icons.

Why so little love for Machi Tobaye, fandom? Why so little love for boy-blue eyes and pretending to be blind?

Anyway--thank you in advance~!

I've got some photos I took at my uncle and aunt's house yesterday. Hopefully I can get to them tonight, because there's some other pics on the card, before those, that I wanna do something with too. These include updated photos of my room like you all care SO MUCH about my room, huh? xD so we'll see.


Manta's been having lots of problems with her computer lately :\ I tried to help all that I could, but hopefully her uncle the computer expert will be able to do it better since he can be right there XD; Either way though I hope she gets it fixed soon. At least we can still talk on the phone.


Oh yeah, I had a weird dream this morning that involved Alton Brown, my eldest niece and nephew, and a featherless turkey. oO;; Note to self: Watch what you eat right before bed.


On the LJ RP front Mega.EXE was successfully accepted over at herecomesthearm. Hopefully I can make an actual IC post later today xDD I've also expanded his iconspace so I can give him some plainclothes ones befitting the plot of the RP.


See how boring my life is? Pfft. Anyway no dragons to post, they're all adults and I haven't grabbed any eggs in a while. I'm hunting shiny Mudkips though, so hit those at least...? Which reminds me. I have a Pokemon Platinum save file to get back to.

The official cover for Vol. 19 was posted on 2ch:



The official Jump SQ website has made a lot of updates. First, they added more information in their DGM web page - mostly a summary of what happened up to the last chapter and characters' info on Allen, Kanda, Alma, and the earl. I summarized what I got from babelfish under the spoiler cut.

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They've also updated the "Next Issue" page with a preview of the DGM premium cards that will be included with the January Issue, which will be released in a few days. ^^



Credits go to TitaniumChloride and aorin for the heads-up.

• 08:57 I have snuggles from my Fox and Syd, Susan's pumpkin spice coffee and my favorite puppy, Odin, on the bed too. It's a good day. #
• 10:16 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I know it's been a long hard year... Be thanksful we are surviving! I love you guys! #
• 16:22 My daughter's first turkey was amazing. I'm stuffed to the gills and watching the Star Trek movie with all my kids but one. Life is good. #
• 18:25 Star Trek was so well cast you'd think that I cast it myself. ... Yes... I AM that good. ;D #
• 22:12 Glee made me cry again... But i'm happy for a great Thanksgiving. Thank you to my family and friends for being amazing. #

... and that, as they say, is that.

It was Thanksgiving here for me. That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it. (SO SORRY D:)

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Heya dudes. I have stayed up late and I come bearing . . . things. Firstly, here's some art for my current fanfic, "Hush" (it's worksafe).

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AAAAND, EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY . . . It's Friday, so I'm open for seven more prompts. We're nearing the end, people. I'm pretty sure the next chapter won't be the last, but it's getting close ^_^

And I hope everyone will forgive me for this, but I'm going to go ahead and reserve the #7 slot for pumpkin_pantry. This is because she has provided the seventh prompt in all of the previous chapters, and I'm kind of getting attached to the tradition. I do hope no one will mind. Other than that, I await your commands with baited breath!

laoidjpfaoisjdf AHAHA

I LOVE CONAN

I LOVE KAITOU KID

I LOVE THIS SERIES SOOOOOO MUCH ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Srsly, I see what Kendra means when she says Kid is a canon godmod (because he sooooo is). But I love it when Conan is able to beat him at his own game. It amuses me so much, those two. Best rivalry ever. I was kind of hoping for some manga canon evidence that Kid knows Conan is Shinichi, but bah, guess we still have to default to the movies for that one.

Also no Snake or Aoko. SOB WHY DO I GET MY HOPES UP SO? >:

Now that we have gotten a satisfying Kid arc, we can has meaningful Black Ops plot now Gosho? Pleeeeeeeeease?

/is STILL bothered by the fact she has no idea who Okiya is ajpdiofjasodf

Oh and Kid officially knocks little eight-year-old boys out with tasers (not that it surprises me much. He's knocked people out with wrenches before). Good job there, bucko |D

EDIt: oh btw happy late Thanksgiving dudes