Hey, Watchers!
It's been such a long time since I've posted a journal! I literally had to re-learn how to use a journal skin again. How are you?
My time is still very limited, though I have a bit more now than I had anticipated having. I have pulled out of a few groups (sorry) and stepped down as an Admin for others (again, sorry). It's not you-- it's me. I want to focus my very limited attention on just a few special groups that I am so lucky to be a part of.
I also helped sponsor the Halloween event this year, though I did not run it. I am so proud of the work the leaders at Halloween-HQ did there! It really is not easy to design and run this contest, and they did a brilliant job at doing so.
mental-health needs our attention, as this is a very trying time on the emotions and behaviors of many people around the world. I think I'm just so stunned and, frankly, disgusted that I don't feel like talking about mental health issues in public. I had always tried to share my own experiences with others on DA in hopes of helping people feel they are not alone, but I'm just not sure this is the forum for it anymore. What do you think?
DA is a very special place. In these times, I cannot trust some of my "real life" family and friends or even my Priest, and in real life it really seems like hate is winning. But, on DA, there is a lot of positive energy, and you can connect with people all over the world who can encourage you to try one more time. I think that's why so many of us keep coming back even after sometimes feeling like there is nothing left for us here. There is always a friendly word or kind gesture, and I want you to know how much I appreciate all of you for that.
Last week was really shitty for a lot of us, especially Americans, but it begins anew tomorrow with another chance at finding peace in the face of a very chaotic world. So, in the name of "peace"-- or at least a sense of resignation and determination to fight for what is right-- I ask you:
What good news do you have to share? Has anything wonderful and positive happened for you recently?
Let's celebrate the Light together in the face of all this darkness.
Jade
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It's ON! Come play a Reindeer Game!
Amazing Artwork by Ero-Haru (https://www.deviantart.com/ero-haru)
Hi, I'm Dancer!
You might know me as the perky, happy, outgoing guy near the front of the reindeer line!
But I'm not so happy right now.
I was playing on my favorite snowbanks,
Just yakking away,
When all of a sudden I realized I was talking to myself.
I was like, Holy Christmas!
I'm the only reindeer left, and boy am I lonely!
All my reindeer friends had disappeared!
Then I found out our herd escaped Santa's Village,
And now they are hiding all around the world.
They didn't even bother telling me where they were going.
Wasn't that rude of them!?
At first I thought, wow, Dancer, you must have scared them away
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It's Up to You to Save the Holidays!
Hello from the North Pole!
Brr! It's cold in here. Come hang out with the reindeer and get warm!
The Admins and Friends at Halloween-HQ (https://www.deviantart.com/halloween-hq) are excited to bring you a new adventure, right in time for the winter holidays!
Please join us in a non-denominational celebration of the holidays by playing a reindeer game at Holiday-HQ (https://www.deviantart.com/holiday-hq)! Santa's reindeer have all run away, and they're hiding in vacation spots around the world. Can you help Mrs. Claus find them?
There are thousands of points in prizes at stake, but it will take a lot of discipline, fortitude, and perseverance to get your paws on them! If you love solving puzzles or just enjoy a good s
Kisses.
So, hi.
I wanted to thank those of you who took time out of your day to wish me Happy Birthday, send me points, etc. You didn't have to do that, and I appreciate it.
Honestly, I didn't expect anyone to remember me. :XD: So, it was a pleasant surprise that made me realize how badly I missed my DA family.
In good times and in bad . . .
You guys have been there for me for almost 13 years, and it's been an adjustment being away. I just had enough with a lot of the behind-the-scenes bullshit, backstabbing, and (frankly) cruelty.
But really, that's the minority of people, even though it feels like the majority sometimes.
Most of us are support
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Hi everyone,
InspiredArtistry (https://www.deviantart.com/inspiredartistry) has made it our goal to be the premier site for photomanipulation on DA. We are super strict in what we accept, which I know has pissed many people off. But we have high standards.
If you also have high standards and are into photomanipulation artwork, please consider joining us as an administrator. We need help with the following things:
Approving submitted deviationsSubmitting deviations that you think are excellentHelping recruit new membersHelping with features
We are looking for people with the following qualifications:
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I'm going home this weekend and won't be returning to university until Wednesday night. I've missed my family including my mum, step dad and my two dogs so it will be really nice to see them.