Hello everyone,
If you are looking for a short post, please turn back because this won't be one of those.
Actually, it has been awhile since I actually updated for a good reason. I have been really busy with college due to double majoring now. Preparing for nursing is a killer (no pun intended) and exercise sports science is extremely interesting. Not only that I am minoring in coaching which I am doing very well in, my professor says I have the qualities to make a great coach someday. Who knows maybe she is right? Nevertheless, even though school has me busy I have been preparing for midterms for the last 2 weeks.
To be perfectly honest, I think life isn't too bad for me right now. I am getting back in touch with God, talking again with old friends that I haven't spoken to in a long time, my relationship is wonderful I couldn't ask for anyone better than him, school is going well, my jobs are alright (money is money), and my career is beginning to blossom.
I even started writing for my school newspaper for the sports section. I have already built up a reputation over in the main sports building and its fun because everyone knows me and wants to get into the paper. I even have been complemented for my articles. I chose to write to help improve my writing skills, which in all out honesty, I have to admit they have improved in the last month. I have learned so much from the staff, the teams and coaches, and about myself. I am glad that I am doing this because I have already started making friendships with people I never dreamt of being friends with, such as the top player on the volleyball team who has over 1,000 kills. >.> She is amazing!
My family is doing wonderful, my brother started college and made first string on the football team as a freshman and is already ranked number 9 in the country as a cornerback. I envy him sometimes but I guess we all have our abilities where we shine most and he does it in sports. My mom and dad are enjoying peace from both children being out of the house though I come back home weekends. Nevertheless I am still missed the most.
I gave up my crown back in August as a princess but I learned so much about myself during that entire year and grew to love myself so much and become a stronger person. I also turned 21 a few weeks ago and had my first drink of alcohol, a pina colada :3. My friends made fun of me a called me a girl because that was a girly drink. News flash, I am a girl you idiots! xD I still love them.
As for my love life, well lets just say I am extremely happy with how it is since Korey and I have been together for over a year and 3 months. I won't say our relationship hasn't had our ups and downs but we for sure have made it through some pretty difficult times together. If we can do that now, I am sure we can pretty much make it through anything. He just knows my weaknesses such as how to make me smile when I am sad, or how to make me laugh when I am angry. His newest thing is doing a stupid Yoda voice. I showed him a video with Drunk Yoda and now he teases me about it. I can't help but laugh at him and yes he laughs at me (even though he says he is laughing with me). Either way I truly love him and I am so happy he came into my life and look forward to the future we will have together.
Lastly, my otaku life....yea i am failing at that. I haven't really drawn anything and really the only things I have time for are ecards. It's ok I plan on coming back soon. I have so many people to draw for and give thanks too. It isn't that I haven't drawn, its that I haven't colored anything yet >.> Oh well!
I think I probably have bored you enough but I needed to get that out there because my life over the last 3 years since I graduated from high school surely has been a difficult journey, however, with hard work and determination I have made it through it all. Now I realize my journey is far from over, people will come and go like they did in the past, but I will keep moving on to be successful. So far so good. :D
Love
~Iruka~
OMG! I really can't believe I am already 21 years old. Man, and here I an remember myself in kindergarden. How life flies? I am really excited now that I am legal, I am gonna go get wasted.....lol no not really.
Actually my plans today are go to class, finish work and be with my family to celebrate. I am looking forward to that. I wonder what I am getting for presents as well. I really want my Viking #4 jersey hehe. Anyway I will probably have my first drink of alcohol later, not really sure what it will be but to me it will be a casual drink not a drink to get drunk. Well Happy birthday to me hehe I made it to 21!!! Only 9 years till I am 30... <,< creepy when you think about that.
I love you all.
~Iruka
Finally after being away because I was on summer break I can return to my normal routine on here and start submitting stuff. That all depends on how busy my classes are too. So just a quick update I have a new piece for you all to enjoy, please check it out! :D
Love,
Iruka
You know something that really bothers me, when someone uses another's artwork without asking. Well today I came across just that, my OWN artwork by someone else. Now I won't mention names but I find it very troublesome when I see my artwork used for someone else. However, the person had said it was an otaku artist that drew it and she just redid it. From that point right there, she knew the Otaku Artist and did NOT give me credit for it. She never even bothered to ask if she could use it. I would have said yes because a few of my friends have colored my line arts. I have no problems with it if please just ask.
Now others said who drew this particular piece which was me and they had mentioned it was a reference. I will admit my drawing for a line art was a reference picture but I still took the time to draw it (many artists reference their stuff so please do not give me any bull about that). You can see many of my marks on it or some of the same format because this artist touched up my work. It doesn't matter if my picture was a reference or not because I still drew it and was never asked to have them color it. I realize they have better coloring skills than I do due to having more opportunities and supplies but still. I actually think she did another of my line arts as well and just added a bit more to it. It looks so close to mine which started my watching this artist a bit more. I am not sure what I should do. Well, that's my rant. Just my feelings are very much hurt right now.
Hello,
I have been very busy with schooling and royalty these past few weeks so really I haven't had much time on here, however, when I did decide to come back, I come back to total drama otaku. Seriously, I mean this isn't why I came to the site. I won't mention names or anything but to the artist who made a huge fuss about her artwork on photobucket did not think things through. She may read this and that is fine but I need to get my opinion out on this matter because the way she delt with it was not appropriate.
I will admit, I had my mistakes in the past so I am not perfect, however, over the last year, I think I have grown up a lot. I think a lot of that has to do with Korey as well. But moving on, pointing out otaku people on the site through an artwork is totally uncalled for. If this artist were to think things through a bit more, maybe this mess would not have happen. Because of her actions she caused many of her own fans to flame this person on the otaku with nasty words and hate mail. Even a few great artists were doing the same things and to be honest, I looked up to them, but when I read what they said to this girl, I will be blunt I lost respect for them. Having this person called a fool and an idiot doesn't help, actually the people calling this girl those names looks just like a fool or an idiot as well. I admit I PMed one of my favorite artists who is very skilled and told her and said, "You are better than that but you truly looked like a stupid idiot."
If looking like a fool wasn't big enough, she caused an uproar with Moderators. Many people have condemned the mods and put them down, however, I have gained a new respect for them. I have to tip my hat to SunfallE because I know her job isn't easy. This person's actions had to push Beth to a point where she did not wish to go but had too by banning people because of their words. She is being fair with her judgment. I will admit I reported the individuals artwork because did not believe it deserved to be on the otaku because of calling out a person and causing so much drama. I think you need to all take a moment and possibly thank Beth because without her this would be a total nightmare without someone like her stepping in. She is an adult, many of us are younger adults such as myself, many of you are teenagers, and many of you are children who are barely preteens. Seriously, start acting your age or older. Didn't your parents ever teach you to think before you speak? Well with what Beth had to go through, I doubt you attended that lesson.
Yes, stealing artwork is bad no doubt about it. However, photobucket.com is a different matter where people can submit almost anything on it. I have seen my artwork on there before and I don't report it because I take it as a compliment because someone loves my artwork. Now I realize this artist claimed that the person said she drew that artwork but I did not see a place where she did claim it. Again, I might be blind and missed it but be more rational before you do things.
Really, when it comes down too it, anyone can get mad and blow up. I don't care if you are a top artist or a regular artist, your actions will affect many people around you and because of that this incident started. To the artist that did this, next time think a bit more before you do something. You don't need a mess like this and than you don't need a pity party after wards. Seriously, get over it and move on. That is the best thing to do.
I am not sticking up for the person but you need to look at both sides of the story so do that next time. That is my post so please move on from this incident. If you don't agree with me that is fine you have your views and I have mine. The lesson here is think before you speak.
~Iruka~
