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Knees, Korra, Muse oh my!
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Hello all, it's been a long time.
I hope every one is having a great summer, and staying cool in the heat. I finally went through all of my deviant messages, and got completely caught back up. I can't believe I still had deviations from last year still unviewed!
Anyways, 2012 has been an eventful year for me. I had two knee surgeries – one on my left and one on my right – and I've been having knee problems since the first of January. I had my first one done in February, and all seemed well, and then unexpectedly at the end of April my right knee went bad. I had to stop swimming yet again, and had surgery a week later. Both injuries were flukes.
I graduated high school two and a half weeks after having the second knee surgery, but I was determined not to walk on crutches. I didn't. I got my diploma on my own two feet. A week after that I started my summer swim coaching job, and I thought I was home free. I've had a few ups and downs with post-surgery pains, but unfortunately I'm now headed back to the doctor for both of my knees. I'm not sure what's in my future, but I just want to be pain free. I start college in a few short weeks, and walking to class is going to be difficult if I don't get the problems fixed. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious.
And, just like everyone else, I became a fan of The Legend of Korra this year. How could an old Avatard not watch the show? How many people got chills and teary eyes for the last five minutes of the finale? I know I did. The old music.
It did take me several episodes to get used to the new, modern setting of Korra, but I learned to love it. It still doesn't touch Avatar in my book, but I'm so happy to see benders again! I just miss the old characters so much – so many great memories. As soon as Korra ended, I knew I had to rewatch my favorite show from episode one... the Boy in the Iceberg. I bought the complete Book 2 and 3 collections to go along with the Book 1 I already had, and set off on the Gaang journey again. What a great show. I finished the finale yesterday, and cried just like I did the day it went off the air. At least we have three more seasons of Korra to look forward two, and we better see more flashbacks of the Gaang! I'll miss that bunch too much.
And this wouldn't be my journal unless I mentioned something about my favorite band Muse. The Second Law is just a few short… excuse me… long months away, and I'm excited and totally worried at the same time. After that horrific new single for the Olympics, I'm afraid we've lost Muse completely. I love and support Muse, but I'm sorry, besides the guitar section in the middle, Survival is pure cheese. And I really hope we don't have to hear the lyrics on TV often, because I'd be embarrassed for non-fans to hear this constantly. Just holding my breath for the album. Oh, and I can't wait for the Olympics. Swimming, here we come.
Also, I'm journaling from my new MacBook Pro laptop! Which is now equipped with PSCS6, heck yes! New art from me soon. Yay college life.
Cheers!
I hope every one is having a great summer, and staying cool in the heat. I finally went through all of my deviant messages, and got completely caught back up. I can't believe I still had deviations from last year still unviewed!
Anyways, 2012 has been an eventful year for me. I had two knee surgeries – one on my left and one on my right – and I've been having knee problems since the first of January. I had my first one done in February, and all seemed well, and then unexpectedly at the end of April my right knee went bad. I had to stop swimming yet again, and had surgery a week later. Both injuries were flukes.
I graduated high school two and a half weeks after having the second knee surgery, but I was determined not to walk on crutches. I didn't. I got my diploma on my own two feet. A week after that I started my summer swim coaching job, and I thought I was home free. I've had a few ups and downs with post-surgery pains, but unfortunately I'm now headed back to the doctor for both of my knees. I'm not sure what's in my future, but I just want to be pain free. I start college in a few short weeks, and walking to class is going to be difficult if I don't get the problems fixed. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious.
And, just like everyone else, I became a fan of The Legend of Korra this year. How could an old Avatard not watch the show? How many people got chills and teary eyes for the last five minutes of the finale? I know I did. The old music.
It did take me several episodes to get used to the new, modern setting of Korra, but I learned to love it. It still doesn't touch Avatar in my book, but I'm so happy to see benders again! I just miss the old characters so much – so many great memories. As soon as Korra ended, I knew I had to rewatch my favorite show from episode one... the Boy in the Iceberg. I bought the complete Book 2 and 3 collections to go along with the Book 1 I already had, and set off on the Gaang journey again. What a great show. I finished the finale yesterday, and cried just like I did the day it went off the air. At least we have three more seasons of Korra to look forward two, and we better see more flashbacks of the Gaang! I'll miss that bunch too much.
And this wouldn't be my journal unless I mentioned something about my favorite band Muse. The Second Law is just a few short… excuse me… long months away, and I'm excited and totally worried at the same time. After that horrific new single for the Olympics, I'm afraid we've lost Muse completely. I love and support Muse, but I'm sorry, besides the guitar section in the middle, Survival is pure cheese. And I really hope we don't have to hear the lyrics on TV often, because I'd be embarrassed for non-fans to hear this constantly. Just holding my breath for the album. Oh, and I can't wait for the Olympics. Swimming, here we come.
Also, I'm journaling from my new MacBook Pro laptop! Which is now equipped with PSCS6, heck yes! New art from me soon. Yay college life.
Cheers!
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2012, Sub, and Life since August
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Lollapalooza
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Lollapalooza blew my mind.
First, the whole trip to Chicago was amazing. The first day, my dad and I went to the Museum of Science and Industry for most of the day, and ended it with a White Sox/Yankees game. The museum was unbelievable. My favorite was the U-505 exhibit. I am so fascinated by the World War II era, so it was so awesome to see an actual German sub in person. We also spent a large amount of time in the Body Worlds exhibit (if you don't know what that is, www.bodyworlds.com/en.html). It was so incredibly fascinating, but also completely eerie at the same time. But as an athlete it was so awesome to see real musculatory systems right in front of me.
The White Sox/Yankees game was really awesome, too! I'd never been to a baseball game before, so it was really exciting to see such famous teams play!
The next day we rode the 'L' into downtown and went to the Sky Tower in Willis Tower. IT WAS AWESOME. I was able to spot the Music Unlimited stage that Muse would be playing at the next day.
After, we went to the Art Museum. All I can say is, I could have spent days in there. It was unreal. But unfortunately we only could stay a few hours, and I know we only saw a piece of the art there. Then my parents and I just walked around the downtown lakeshore walk. It was heaven.
Well this leads to Friday… dun, dun, dun, duuuuun
My mom and I (yes, my mom – she's a Muse fan too) got to Grant Park about 10:00AM, which was an hour before the gates opened. We saw a crowd standing near the entrance, and of course, they were there to make barrier for Muse. At about 10:30AM, one of the main security guys let us out onto the bridge that went to the park, and I was able to make it (without cheating, might I add) to the front of the lines. Every Muser there was ready to sprint through the three gate checkpoints: bag check, ticket check, and ticket scan. I was one of the first few through, and man, when I saw open space in front of me, I started sprinting. I had a drawstring backpack on my back and my camera over my shoulder, and it was pretty hard to run with, but I managed to out-run most everyone headed for the stage. A person in front of me had face planted going down a slightly eroded hill, so that made me basically the third person in the field. I made center stage barrier, and then sat down to catch my breath from the 3½ block sprint. Then we all waited an hour before the first band played. All I have to say is: Musers are awesome.
12:45PM: The Vaccines – pretty good live band. I enjoyed a few of their songs.
1:30PM: Delta Spirit – also, pretty good live band.
4:00PM: White Lies – loved every minute of it! So happy I could hear them live, though I wish they could have played longer! One hour wasn't enough time… and I didn't get to hear E.S.T.
But they were awesome! Can't wait until they come back to the states! (and next time I'LL be the one going home with a drum stick! Yes, I almost caught one, but the security guy said the girl next to me had more of it than I did grr)
6:00PM: A Perfect Circle – longest freaking hour and a half of my life. It sounded like they played one massive jam that never changed the whole time. Practically fell asleep on the barrier.
8:15PM: MUSE – FINALLY! I thought this hour would never come! I really don't even have to add a description here. IT WAS MUSE! And Citizen Erased pretty much sums up the epicness we all witnessed. CITIZEN ERASED
Ahhhh, I want to go back!
Cheers!
First, the whole trip to Chicago was amazing. The first day, my dad and I went to the Museum of Science and Industry for most of the day, and ended it with a White Sox/Yankees game. The museum was unbelievable. My favorite was the U-505 exhibit. I am so fascinated by the World War II era, so it was so awesome to see an actual German sub in person. We also spent a large amount of time in the Body Worlds exhibit (if you don't know what that is, www.bodyworlds.com/en.html). It was so incredibly fascinating, but also completely eerie at the same time. But as an athlete it was so awesome to see real musculatory systems right in front of me.
The White Sox/Yankees game was really awesome, too! I'd never been to a baseball game before, so it was really exciting to see such famous teams play!
The next day we rode the 'L' into downtown and went to the Sky Tower in Willis Tower. IT WAS AWESOME. I was able to spot the Music Unlimited stage that Muse would be playing at the next day.
After, we went to the Art Museum. All I can say is, I could have spent days in there. It was unreal. But unfortunately we only could stay a few hours, and I know we only saw a piece of the art there. Then my parents and I just walked around the downtown lakeshore walk. It was heaven.
Well this leads to Friday… dun, dun, dun, duuuuun
My mom and I (yes, my mom – she's a Muse fan too) got to Grant Park about 10:00AM, which was an hour before the gates opened. We saw a crowd standing near the entrance, and of course, they were there to make barrier for Muse. At about 10:30AM, one of the main security guys let us out onto the bridge that went to the park, and I was able to make it (without cheating, might I add) to the front of the lines. Every Muser there was ready to sprint through the three gate checkpoints: bag check, ticket check, and ticket scan. I was one of the first few through, and man, when I saw open space in front of me, I started sprinting. I had a drawstring backpack on my back and my camera over my shoulder, and it was pretty hard to run with, but I managed to out-run most everyone headed for the stage. A person in front of me had face planted going down a slightly eroded hill, so that made me basically the third person in the field. I made center stage barrier, and then sat down to catch my breath from the 3½ block sprint. Then we all waited an hour before the first band played. All I have to say is: Musers are awesome.
12:45PM: The Vaccines – pretty good live band. I enjoyed a few of their songs.
1:30PM: Delta Spirit – also, pretty good live band.
4:00PM: White Lies – loved every minute of it! So happy I could hear them live, though I wish they could have played longer! One hour wasn't enough time… and I didn't get to hear E.S.T.
But they were awesome! Can't wait until they come back to the states! (and next time I'LL be the one going home with a drum stick! Yes, I almost caught one, but the security guy said the girl next to me had more of it than I did grr) 6:00PM: A Perfect Circle – longest freaking hour and a half of my life. It sounded like they played one massive jam that never changed the whole time. Practically fell asleep on the barrier.
8:15PM: MUSE – FINALLY! I thought this hour would never come! I really don't even have to add a description here. IT WAS MUSE! And Citizen Erased pretty much sums up the epicness we all witnessed. CITIZEN ERASED
Ahhhh, I want to go back!
Cheers!
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Well, I'm sure everyone was well aware that a few Tuesdays ago was June 7, 2011. Yes, also the day the Lollapalooza schedule and single day tickets were released. 10:00AM sharp the tickets were available, but the schedule wasn't until 5 minutes later. So with my dad on the phone (since he was the one at the computer, while I was at work) we waited 25minutes in a "waiting room" until we were released to buy tickets. My heart was in my throat until my dad hit the place order button.
So that's right folks, I'm going to another Muse gig on August 5 at Lollapalooza!!
I'm also going to hear the White Lies, who just happen to be playing on the same stage as Muse, just earlier in the day. So that means I won't have to leave my spot that I'll be waiting at all day. I'm so excited!
Also, some pretty major news: my dad surprised me a few days ago, and brought home a 13week-old English Setter puppy. She is the cutest little thing ever, and has to be watched basically 24/7. She loves to chew on pretty much everything (except shoes thank goodness) and she is a food monster. If she even senses food near by, she goes absolutely crazy.
Our 9 1/2 year old Irish Setter is still not sure what to do about a new puppy. She's had the rule of the house all these years, and now she's confused by this mini Setter. She'll come around though, and I'm sure she'll be happy to have a little sister. One thing is sure though, the puppy adores her.
We've only had this little bit a few days, but we already love her to death. She's the sweetest.
Anyways, not much else to talk about. I've been extremely busy between work and swimming, and I haven't had much time to draw... or really do anything else... I will be working on a few things this summer, but I'll be spending most of that free time practicing my guitar. I really want to learn how to play better.
Also, I decided I wanted to take a bit of a break from deviantART for a little while. I'm not leaving, but I just want to stay off the computer as much as I can this summer. I'll still check back in every once in a while, and I'll eventually look at your deviantions, I promise!
I hope everyone is having a great summer, and I'll talk to you sometime in the near future
Until then,
Cheers!
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So that's right folks, I'm going to another Muse gig on August 5 at Lollapalooza!!
I'm also going to hear the White Lies, who just happen to be playing on the same stage as Muse, just earlier in the day. So that means I won't have to leave my spot that I'll be waiting at all day. I'm so excited!
Also, some pretty major news: my dad surprised me a few days ago, and brought home a 13week-old English Setter puppy. She is the cutest little thing ever, and has to be watched basically 24/7. She loves to chew on pretty much everything (except shoes thank goodness) and she is a food monster. If she even senses food near by, she goes absolutely crazy.
Our 9 1/2 year old Irish Setter is still not sure what to do about a new puppy. She's had the rule of the house all these years, and now she's confused by this mini Setter. She'll come around though, and I'm sure she'll be happy to have a little sister. One thing is sure though, the puppy adores her.
We've only had this little bit a few days, but we already love her to death. She's the sweetest.
Anyways, not much else to talk about. I've been extremely busy between work and swimming, and I haven't had much time to draw... or really do anything else... I will be working on a few things this summer, but I'll be spending most of that free time practicing my guitar. I really want to learn how to play better.
Also, I decided I wanted to take a bit of a break from deviantART for a little while. I'm not leaving, but I just want to stay off the computer as much as I can this summer. I'll still check back in every once in a while, and I'll eventually look at your deviantions, I promise!
I hope everyone is having a great summer, and I'll talk to you sometime in the near future
Until then,
Cheers!
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Much Needed Update
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Uhhh... am I still allowed to show my face around here? Yeah, my bad, I didn't mean to go two months without updating. 
Well, life's been good but very busy. I'm just finishing up Junior year in high school, and it's crazy to think I'm an upcoming Senior! Just one more year of high school, and at home!
Swimming has been great! I'm making my way up the training ladder once again, and I'm getting back in shape. My times are improving and so is my endurance. And, yes, my back is absolutely fine c:
I got a summer job swim coaching, which will be a lot of fun. It lasts through July.
Also, guitar playing is coming along well. I'm still planning on trying out for my church band in the fall.
Lollapalooza: Muse is going to be there, and so will I.
I don't have tickets yet, but I've been counting down the days for over a month now! Single day tickets go on sale June 7th, and I seriously can't wait!
I want tickets NOOOW Until then, I don't think it'll feel real or official... so hurry up June 7th!
Oh, I got a tumblr (I'm MissOrange94 there as well) and I have NO idea how to work it... HEEELP haha
Lastly, I just want to say I've been obsessed with MUTEMATH lately. I discovered them through a Facebook friend's music interests, a long time ago it seems like, and I bought several really great songs, but I just recently bought both of their albums... one word: awesome. Pure awesome. They don't top Muse, but they're right up there! They've got a great, full sound, and the lead singer - Paul Meany - has a wonderful voice. I can't wait for their 3rd album to be released!
Anyways, I promise I'm working on more art! TRON: Legacy fan art is in the near future (hurr hurr
), as well as revised versions of the Muse portraits!
Until June 7th,
Cheers!
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Well, life's been good but very busy. I'm just finishing up Junior year in high school, and it's crazy to think I'm an upcoming Senior! Just one more year of high school, and at home!
Swimming has been great! I'm making my way up the training ladder once again, and I'm getting back in shape. My times are improving and so is my endurance. And, yes, my back is absolutely fine c:
I got a summer job swim coaching, which will be a lot of fun. It lasts through July.
Also, guitar playing is coming along well. I'm still planning on trying out for my church band in the fall.
Lollapalooza: Muse is going to be there, and so will I.
I don't have tickets yet, but I've been counting down the days for over a month now! Single day tickets go on sale June 7th, and I seriously can't wait!
I want tickets NOOOW Until then, I don't think it'll feel real or official... so hurry up June 7th! Oh, I got a tumblr (I'm MissOrange94 there as well) and I have NO idea how to work it... HEEELP haha
Lastly, I just want to say I've been obsessed with MUTEMATH lately. I discovered them through a Facebook friend's music interests, a long time ago it seems like, and I bought several really great songs, but I just recently bought both of their albums... one word: awesome. Pure awesome. They don't top Muse, but they're right up there! They've got a great, full sound, and the lead singer - Paul Meany - has a wonderful voice. I can't wait for their 3rd album to be released!
Anyways, I promise I'm working on more art! TRON: Legacy fan art is in the near future (hurr hurr
), as well as revised versions of the Muse portraits! Until June 7th,
Cheers!
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