Is it really Christmas tomorrow??


Nothing. My mind still insists that it's mid November.~_~ I really am having a hard time feeling the spirit. I'll be shifting the blame on swine flu and that storm that caused almost one whole month of suspended classes >_> Can you believe that my Christmas break only started yesterday? My school is trying to make up for it by shortening our Christmas break. And if it can't get any worse, school also pushed finals week to next week.

It sucks, the semester should have already ended by now. I'm supposed to spend Christmas resting, not worrying about my finals darnit. :/

Also...


The other day my brother got a brand new PSP 3000 from his girlfriend.

DO WANT.

We were supposed to pitch in money for it together. >_>; I'm happy for him. I really am. And I guess I'm happy that he lets me borrow it. It's just that he could always take it away whenever he wants since I have no part in the ownership.

At least I've finally gotten to play MGSortable OPs. =3= I suck at it, but I'm hooked. *_* Too bad I have to prioritize school. =A=

I am SO looking forward to MGS: Peace Walker!!sld;la *flails*



Lol, Eenough of that. Merry Christmas, everyone. ^_^ I hope you all have a good one. 8Db

EDIT: OMGOSH. I just realized that I've been here in dA for almost 4 years! o_o; Thanks for the support guys. :3 Looking back, I think that joining dA was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I can see that I've definitely grown a lot both as an artist and as a person. Thank you all for making my experience here truly unforgettable. ^_^

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I told myself I was never doing this meme again, but.... >_>;;; I'm bored.

1.Post these rules
2.Each tagged person must post 10 things about themselves on their journal.
3.At the end, you have to choose and tag 10 people and post their icons on the same journal.
4.Go to their pages and send them a message saying that you tagged them.
5.No tag-backs


Kay, let's get's started:

1. I have very few, select fandoms.
2. I find underrated/under appreciated characters more appealing.
3. I haven't watched a new anime in over a year.
4. I was almost run over by an armored car while crossing the street once. I didn't, but I got run over by a motorbike instead. >3>;
5. I tend to prefer rare pairings. Or unusual ones.
6. I am obsessed when drawing details even if they usually go ignored.
7. It takes me at least 8 hours to come up with an awesome drawing.
8. Thanks to my college friends, I picked up the habit of naming my stuff. >.>;;
9. Most of my drawings are inspired by at least one song.
10. I used to be jealous of the other kids in my class because I couldn't draw stars and stick people.

I don't want to tag anybody. >_<;


And because I'm still bored...

Ask me a question. Any question. Yes, click right here.XD
Don't worry, you can ask anonymously.

Still working on my promised stuff, so watch out. Let me try to find some time outside of my schoolwork.

Today I went to an anime con.

I met and got a free print with his autograph on it. He's so awesome.

I bought a rare Domo-kun plush keychain and a Sanosuke Sagara plushie. >w< They're both so cute.

On my way home, my Domo-kun keychain got unattached from my bag and accidentally fell into the train tracks. D: He almost got ran over. My sister had to convince a guard to get him back. She was like,

" Sir, my little sister dropped something on the train tracks! DDD:"
"Well, what is it!?"
"It's her... stuffed toy. You must come get it. It holds a lot of sentimental value for her >:"
"Ma'am, the truth is we don't retrieve things that fell, but we will do what we can"

They probably didn't expect that her little sister was eighteen-years old... and taller than her. Imagine the look on their faces when they saw the little brown monster thing that is Domo-kun.

It was pretty embarrassing. >///> We missed a train because we waited until it was safe to retrieve him. Anyway, what matters is that I have Domo-kun back. He's a little dirty but at least the train's wheels didn't trample him. Yay.

Oh yeah, the other day me and my class filed a complaint against our Computer Graphics teacher. I don't even know why she's "teaching." We only meet up once a week, and we only learn one thing from her per meeting. Then she expects us to come up with super awesome stuff. And she hands outs grades no higher than 80%, saying, "Good thing this class is based on technicality rather that design. If this was a design class, all of you would fail."

Did I mention that she was literally kicked out from another university she taught in? <_<; We're clueless why the school hired her. Probably that degree from Parsons School of Design. Pfft. Parsons yeah right.

She's going down. D<


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I stole this. >w>; Teehee.

100 Things you might not know about me.


1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
A cat scratched my eye. Yes, the white part of my eye.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
I have a colored pencil piece that I entered in a competition. It won 4th place, I think.

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I think I do. I get those dreams that my teeth are getting pulled out. ._.

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Anything goes. I have a tendency to like punk rock. As long as they inspire my drawings.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
Around 8 am.

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
A PSP. ._.

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
The 90's, when awesome cartoons aired on TV.

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
I have several. Right now I feel Domo-kun is one. >w<

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'0? 5'1? >_>;

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
I'm not, but when there's a lot of people crammed in a small place, I feel that I can't breathe.

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Naah... not much.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
I think it was Mom.

13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Going blind. D;

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
As long as it complements the person, anything's good.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING?
...whut. 8B

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Coffee plz.

17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
I like Hawaiian pizza. =w=

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
...chocolate?

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Black and white aren't colors, are they? D: I tend to stick to blue. >3>

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
...Noooooo. o_O

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I don't remember. A childhood toy maybe.

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
A lot of fictional ones. Shaaaaaame.

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
I don't think I am. ._.

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
As long as it looks good, I don't care.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
7

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
...brunette?

32. FAVORITE QUOTE?
Too many to name. There's mine and the one on my signature.

33. FAVORITE PLACE?
Can't think of one. I do like the school's pretty white interior. *_*

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
I live outside the USA, so durrhurr. Does a stopover in Japan and Guam count? ._.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
I can't write well. ._.

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
I met *bleedman just a while ago. XD I've been a few feet away from *behindinfinity. Aaaaand. Uh. Several actors/actresses/singers studied in my former school.

37. FIRST JOB?
Unemployed all my life. Unless you count the odd jobs my dad gave me. ~_~

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
No...?

39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
I don't think it always applies

40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Clutching Domo-kun and Sano. XD

41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
No~

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My lengthy patience and kindness.

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Nevaaar.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
PSP, PS3, DS, all the games I want. An iPod. A DSLR. Other awesome stuff. Giftart XD?

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES?
I'd rather not think of these things. >_>

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I don't think I was. ._.

47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
When we cannot agree with something I that I firmly believe in. Their inability to relate to what I like.

48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKE(D) ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
Mah friends. Getting to travel all over the country. o3o

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Whatever's available.

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
No. D;

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAL?
Pastaaaaa.

52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Does being absent-minded count? >.>

53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
I try not to be. <.<

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
whut.

55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
I don't try to befriend someone just because I can mooch off them. >_>; I'm friendly to people in general, and if "benefits" come with it then yay me.

56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
In the end, they usually don't. :/

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
Rage in my mind. Draw. Listen to fast-paced music.

58. WOULD YOU RATHER GAIN 58 POUNDS OR LOSE 58 POUNDS.
If I lost it, won't I be underweight? ._.

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
My PowerPuff Girls dolls. >_<

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Not more than fifty.

62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
o_e eh?

63. Do you use sarcasm?
Pfft. No.

64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Don't make me choooose. D;

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Anything goes as long as we share beliefs and interests.

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Angel. o_e whuuut. Jean pronounced as "Zhan." Sketch. Sketchy. J****. >.>;

67. FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
Telepathy. Just like Jean Gray. lolz.

68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
I don't watch TV anymore.

69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
Treat them well. Or stay clear away from them.

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Cannot choose. OTL I like cookies n' cream

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Yea- WAIT WHERE'S MY PINK- Oh there it is.

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
*pats laptop*

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Stay up late as usual. Maybe wait for inspiration to kick in.

74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER?
I don't want to abandon this country. D:

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Nah.

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Right now, the Ouran theme is playing. Lately, I've gotten into Sara Bereilles and We The Kings. And moar Relient K.

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
A Starbucks frappe. *0*

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Some person called and was looking for either of my parents. 8B

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I have to look twice in order to notice something. XD;

80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Go online to surf or IM. >.> Draw. XD

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
*insert certain fandom/character here*

82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR?
We only have two seasons, wet season and dry season. Does Christmas count as a season? XD

83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Hazelnut chocolate. *___*

84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
There were people I've considered best friends, but they didn't regard me as one. ._.

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Jet black.

86. EYE COLOR?
Dark brown

87. SHOE SIZE?
I have wide feet. They vary from shoe-to-shoe. Us Size, 8-9.

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Wendy's is good.

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Saisaki? *0*

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Lol. Saisaki is Japanese. XD

91. WATCH TV TODAY?
Noooo.

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
None in particular.

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
I used to play piano. I know a bit of bass. >w>;

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
I'm not American, should I care? D:

95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Nuuu touchy. Kay fine, a hug at most. >_>

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Domo-kun and Sanosuke~ >w<

98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE?
I don't have the necessary qualifications. ._.

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
I should be reading "Perks of a Wallflower" >_>;

Random Fact #100
I usually type with seven fingers.

As the title says, so it shall be. XD


1) Why did you join this site?
I joined because ~Shiriel (back then ~DolphinMaieh) and ~Electrikpedro convinced me to. I was hesitant, but it was the best decision ever. Much better than Fanart-central.net. >_>


2) What does your username have to do with you? Is it a combination of your favorite things, or a character of yours?

"The Sketcher with Skechers" was a name given to me by my friends back in 5th or 6th grade... I think it was ~ryu001 who started it, along with ~ever2green and ~Shiriel? Back then I only drew with pencils. I got myself a pair of new Skechers and when I did, the name stuck. XD

3) What is your current icon of?
Me(or my inner fangirl. >_>; ).... as a 14 or 15 year-old. Icon is horribly outdated. XD;

4) How many watchers do you have and how many people are you currently watching?

"She watches 90 people, while 251 people watch her..." _{thatincludespeopleI'vesecretlyunwatched} >_<

5) Do you have more than one account?
I think my non-srs fanart will go there. Or all of them. I don't know yet.

6) Name 3 of your favorite artists on DA.

WHUT!? D8! I can't do that!! Instead, I'll name the first three ever favorite artists that I've admired on the internet. XD

I've admired and from Fanart-central... for their fanart.

7) What deviant do you admire because of their personality?
is indeed inspiring. :3

8) How many people on here do you actually know in reality? Post their avatars.

I think there are other people that I don't watch. *_*;; But from those that I do whose names I've memorized, I have:




...

IF I FORGOT YOU PLEASE TELL ME. D; Some of you have so many alternate accounts! >_<

9) Do you comment, fave, or both?
When it's a popular picture, I usually fave only since I don't want to repeat what was already said. >w>;;; If what I want to say hasn't been said, or if it's not popular, and it's a picture I really like, I toss in a comment along with the fave.

10) What do you typically post on deviantart?
I try to keep a mix of both fanart and Originals. OTL Most are trad colored pencil work. If fanart, the focus is usually (crack) het or male characters. .___.;

11) Do you participate in clubs or contests here on DA?
I've tried. XD; Not too much anymore. >_>

12) What is your most popular deviation?
In terms of comments and faves, it would be the SnakexMeryl chibis. ._. Everyone loves fanart chibis I guess...

13) What's your favorite submission in your favorites gallery?
I'm begging you not to make me choose. *_*

14) What are the things you wish you could draw better?
EVERYTHING PLZ. Anatomy, backgrounds, EVERYTHIIING.

15) Are you a subscriber?
No. >.>;

16) How many hours a day do you spend on DA?
Whenever I can? xD; Most of the time I'm on the whole evening.

17) Are you a fast, slow, or medium typer?
Medium to fast.

18) What is the most annoying thing people ask you?
I can't recall anything. ._. The most common question I get as far as I know is "What medium did you use for the *insert part of the picture here* ?" XD

19) What is the most annoying comment you get?
I LOVE COMMENTS. D; One liners can be okay, but I'm not to fond of single-emote/word comments. >w>;

Then there were those flamers with no life who bothered to flame a really old artwork. >_>;

20) What inspires you?
Fandom.... Music!!! Most of my best pictures result when I have a song in mind. >w<

21) Do you use any traditional media?
Dude. Most of my stuff are made with colored pencils and pastels. XDD

22) Do you associate people online with their icons?
Usually. XD

23) Have you ever suggested a Daily Deviation?
I wanted to. I haven't really tried. O.O

24) Everyone has considered leaving DA once or twice. Have you? Why?
I never considered leaving for good.

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Hey everyone. Thanks for all the greetings on my last journal. x3 And the gift art too!

Surprisingly I had fun with my first kiriban. I think the next one would be 21,212 >w>;

My promised drawings are still coming in, and as I've said before they're mostly het... because that's what I usually end up promising. <_<; I'm drawing so much of it I don't know if I should be sick of it. *_*

If the fanart ones turn out to be really good, they'll end up on this account, but if not I'd be posting them in . Maybe I'll toss in a chibi MGS picture on that account. It's so empty. D:

Before I go: Have you guys hated/been infatuated with a character from a series that you've never been into? >_>;

Do you know what day it is today? :>

NO!? O: Why, how COULD you. D8!

Today is.... _{my18thbirthday} Metal Gear Solid's 11th North-American release date Anniversary! 8DDD Now isn't that just awesome!?!?

LOL



Anyway. That's right. Today, I turn 18. O: I have no idea why, but I've always hidden my real age here on dA. I guess there's no reason for me to do that now, right? :3

Hahahaha. I used to hate my date of birth.... but recently I found out that I share my birthday with the NA release date of MGS1. NOW ISN'T THAT DESTINY, OR WHAT!? DDD; It's an awesome distraction from the thought of getting older. XD

I was supposed to draw a little something to celebrate today. Unfortunately, I am endlessly bombarded with schoolwork (or distracted by shiny stuff *.*) or dragged off do stuff I don't really want to do, like register myself as a voter. >_>;

So, I guess I'll be postponing my MGS/birthday drawing until this weekend, I hope? XD Not promising anything. >w>;

Oh yes. I have an alternate account, . Nothing's up there yet, but I'm thinking of turning it into my fanart account. That means that probably from now on, I'd be posting my MGS/PW/whatever fandom comes to mind Fanart there. So if you watch me for my fanart, unwatch this account and watch that one instead.


.....




Will anyone do me a favor and make me feel less bad about getting close to senile? :<

Feed my fangirlism and draw me something, please. I don't mind how sketchy/unfinished it looks. I'd really appreciate the thought.

I'd like....

Fanart of any of my fave characters, pairs, or friendships I support. MGS, Phoenix Wright, or whatever you know I fangirl for. (If you're going for a pair, I'm open to just about anything. Look through my faves or consult me, because I'm not sure if I should list EVERYTHING here. XD; )

Or stuff of my OC, Reizo. References:[link] [link]

Obviously, I need to draw him more often... XD;