Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I've actually kept a new journal entry (I've written quite a few that I never kept posted...don't think anyone got a chance to read them, either). Well, since I have my own laptop now (with NO internet filter ) I have made a couple of changes and decisions regarding my DA account.

I know that this journal probably isn't that important to anyone, but I figured I might as well explain some of my actions.

First of all, as some of you may have noticed, I have deleted all of my poetry deviations from my account. This was for a couple of reasons, but mainly because as I looked at some of it again, I realized how most of my poems were too personal and poorly written to be worthy of posting. Many of those poems were composed when I was angry, hurt, or frustrated, and the "poetry" was really just a jumbled mess of those emotions - I couldn't adequately express them in words. I realize that now. Ultimately, the poetry I write is sort of a self-prescribed, theraputic measure for getting a handle on what I'm feeling at any given time,. This process was helpful to me, but I really don't feel that I should be posting my poetry. Maybe, if I develop more as a writer and poet, and gain more confidence in my writing, I will post poetry.

Secondly, I will most likely continue to be a "dormant" DA member. A short five or six months ago, I would have joyfully jumped at the opportunity to be a fully active DA member again, but a LOT of things have changed since then. I have changed, as well. Right now, there are many decisions for me to make and tasks that I must accomplish. Unfortunately, these decisions and accomplishments don't really leave much time to be on DA.

Thirdly (and most importantly), this does not mean that I don't care about the people here at DA - I do! I cannot express the gratitude that I have for all of the encouragement, support, and advice that you guys have given me. I hope to continue (during breaks in my hectic schedule) to view your deviations, comment on them and add to my favorites the ones that stand out to me. I will never stop caring about or appreciating you and all that you've done, and I don't think that I will ever lose my love for art.



Well, God bless anyone who actually cared enough to take the time to read all of this...


I hope I have not offended anyone by my actions, or this journal...if I have, I am truly sorry.

God Bless!
~Snowflake