Summer's coming to an end

[midori]

Classes start again on Thursday. I've really got to start working on my school sleep cycle. That means no more sleeping in 'til 1PM. DD:


A little late, but it's still the 17th here~ :) You are so loved by many, including myself. (What's with all of these Ohno gifts all over my flist?! XD) You generous translator, you. Hope you had a fabulous birthday!


Not quite your birthday yet, but early birthday wishes are great too, right? /excuses XD Much love to you, you crazy woman. &hearts You better have an awesome one!

Sorry if the gifts look a little wonky on this transparent layout. I'm not quite used to it either! XD

Speaking of layouts, new layout for me! In the midst of sulking about my entry for the layout contest, I decided to work on my own. XD (No, really, if you see a rather lame-looking layout, don't vote for it. It's probably mine. By the time I noticed everything I did to it made it worse, it was too late. LOL.) I think it's been over a year since I've changed it? It only looks right with the LJ navigation bar, but other than that I think the time spent on it was worth it. :D More Ninos! Do I ever change?

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[hakka-candy.livejournal.com]

XD You're right, I'm sure we'd keep going around in circles, haha. VIRTUAL HUG &hearts

WHAT ARE YOU, MY IDOL? ♥ AND WHAT AM I, YOUR IDOL AS WELL? ;DD
YES. :DD Now hurry and share more icons because I have ten extra icon slots to fill!

Y'know, I think our minds have been connecting without telling us! XD

Great! *__* I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes graphics-related discussions. Makes me feel a whole lot better about going ahead with it. :D I'm the type to run on a tangent about these types of things so I'm sure it'll all be nice and lengthy.

[maiisaki.livejournal.com]

Because it's a question with no answer ♥

I'd like to, but still icon-ing is never something I'm proud of, and in fact, it's never something I think I'll grasp fully ;o; Paid account (again), Betty, finally :DD

Told you we should've meshed our brains XD

I mean it's already common out there, in some large graphic communities, but it's too general and I'd like to have discussions with graphic-makers in our fandom. So, please Betty, invite me if you've done deciding when to do it :DD.

[hakka-candy.livejournal.com]

♥ I-I'm so glad we met. Which means I'm glad for that RnK comm., which wouldn't be without RnK, which wouldn't be without Nino. ..THANK GOD FOR NINO. For.. bonding us! /cheesiness

Pfft, don't say that! Personally, I'm not going anywhere with my icons, but your icons are always so fresh! &hearts And those icontest winners have got to mean something too!

Yes, yes I know. I gave in. XDD It was actually because of the ads, believe it or not! More icons are a bonus!

MTE! I kind of wanted to narrow it down to our fandom because some things are different. And it'll be more of an intimate thing. The graphic makers in this fandom more or less know each others' styles, but I'd like to know what goes on in their heads when they make graphics (yours too!). The more I talk to you about this the more I want to do it. Lol. You know of course I'll be letting you know, Cindy!

[maiisaki.livejournal.com]

You know this subject is always hitting me perfectly. I'm the type of person who can get emotional over this 'I'm glad we met' topic ;D so Aiba-like I can go on and on, screaming my gratitude because I could get to meet you :)

Gah, I'm so lost with icons :DD If I ever happen to give birth to, decent-looking icons, that's thanks to the right scans and the right timing. Like I've told you I can't seem to find 100x100 pixel enough to toy. Though it may arise an issue--if I can't do well on 100x100, how in the world can I do well in bigger ones :D

Oh yes, the ads *_____* Did you buy it for a year period? 35 icons are never enough. 100 is enough :)

Yes! There's something that has been sitting in my mind lately, I can only find colorings for American people icons are more common and well-known, because of their skin tone. For Asian like, Korean or even Japanese, I find it's kind of harder to find any. Haha, you must be dying to know about what goes inside their brain :D

There are a lot of gorgeous icon makers that I know in this fandom, but I hardly ever talk with them. Or get in touch with them. In my f-list too, I can only list a few. And so, anytime you need me, just give me a heads-up. Holding it in tishpaper is a good idea, and I can find a way to advertise it to several communities. ♥

[hakka-candy.livejournal.com]

XD I've gotta learn to save the mushy feelings for Christmas or birthdays.

If it really is just the right scans and timing, it must happen to you all the time. ;D Ah, that's a good point to make in the graphics-talk post too, if people find it easier or more difficult being restricted to a 100x100 pixel canvas. Lol, I should actually start this post soon before I forget things.

I only bought the 6-month one. I'm hoping I have enough tolerance in me to withstand the ads when it expires. LOL. I did, however, resist the temptation for the 100 icon add-on! Who knows if I'll be able to in another half a year though. :P

That's so true! Also when it comes to hair. I've noticed many tutorials feature blond or red-headed people which just doesn't work as well on Asians. And yes, I am dying to know! Haha.

There are a lot of gorgeous icon makers that I know in this fandom, but I hardly ever talk with them.
Ah, I totally understand. You'd think we would, but we don't really interact with each other much, other than the occasional exception like us, for instance. lol. We might be the only two graphics makers in this fandom who talks graphics to each other! Alright, I'll get started writing up some topics, on a private entry anyway. &hearts You are amazing for helping me!

[maiisaki.livejournal.com]

I've gotta learn from you :D

You think so? ;D You're right, I'm now in the mood for another nice spam-length discussions, I can't wait to go 'gagagagaga' over our discussions :)

The ads get on our way to the point it's irritating, they ruin how beautiful a layout can be :) Really?! Most people purchase paid account just for the sake of huge icons slot, though XD

Oh yes, that's right. Most tutorials and PSDs feature blond or brunette people. For Asian it's mostly Koreans. People, we're dying to know more ;o;

Well, our little talk here is an exception ;D We're here mainly because we're friends, and we happen to have similar interests in graphics. I-I actually would love to talk like this with others, but they probably wouldn't want to sit and discuss with a stranger like me. LOL just the two of us? :) Okay, it's not a big deal anyway :) Count me in, okay dear? And feel free to poke me when you need me--seriously, don't hesitate ♥

[hakka-candy.livejournal.com]

Really?! Most people purchase paid account just for the sake of huge icons slot, though XD
I'm surprised myself! I was really tempted, like really. But then I thought about how I could use those six dollars for other things, lol. And I don't mind having this many icon slots; I'm happier if other people are willing to use my icons! I'm a little proud of myself! *tear*

LOL. I'm trying to imagine you randomly commenting another icon-maker and hoping to discuss graphics with them. Although y'know, I'm sure they'd love to! &hearts Graphics makers are generally nice people, I think. XD I'm hoping a lot of people join in this upcoming discussion~ I got carried away and already typed up the entry, haha. I'll post it in tishpaper this weekend so we can get lots of people to join! :DD People usually aren't busy during the weekend.. right?

[maiisaki.livejournal.com]

I'm happier if other people are willing to use my icons! I'm a little proud of myself!
THIS. Why oh, I can only know what 'sense of accomplishment' is actually, here, in the internet. It's a mixture of, a grain of pride, a spoon of feeling fluttered, and a bowl of gratitude. Haha :DD

LOL actually I, toom can picture myself randomly sneaking to one's graphic journal and trying to, engage in a conversation about graphics. They probably will secretly 'shooo!' me away in their heart :D Because it's kind of frustrating when you really want to talk about this, but you have no idea whom you should talk too. Okay, will be looking forward to it! The only think that might prevent me from joining is, most likely, time zone difference. When you have time, it's probably already past midnight in my place, and I'm unsure whether I'll still have my net connection or not. So I'm shamelessly asking you to give me a poke a day before the discussion date, so I can make sure I will still have my connection at the actual time :) Shoot, so much details about my preparation :D

EDIT: Congrats for hitting the ballot in enoarashi :DD Nino Shop Pic!

[hakka-candy.livejournal.com]

You've just pointed out all of the important parts of a blissful meal. *o*

There are so many times I want to comment, "How in the world did you make that?" but it's kind of awkward. Like, how do you start up that kind of conversation? "Hi, you don't know me but.. let's talk about how you made that wallpaper!" LOL. Yep, I'd definitely be branded WEIRD from then on. XD

Of course! I wouldn't want to start it without you. My weekends are seriously, really free. What time would be good? I'm thinking of posting Friday evening my time, maybe sometime between 6-11PM GMT-6 (CST)? Lemme know if you can't then, I can always post earlier in the day! :D *has no idea if you'd be sleeping at that time*

aslgkhk THANK YOU. I-I have the weirdest luck! Yaay, Nino~

[maiisaki.livejournal.com]

maybe sometime between 6-11PM GMT-6 (CST)
Sure thing! At that time, it'll be around 7-10 AM in the morning, but it's Saturday! And I have no class at all :DD That's the best timing. And with this, I hope we won't feel lonely again we can only talk to each other about graphics :DD

I saw your name hitting the ballot, and I surely thought about your weirdest luck :DD :)