Dear Brandi,

I get on here every day. You haven't updated, you haven't commented. Are you still alive? Get off of facebook! XD ♥

Sincerely,
Dei

English Exam Essay

 This is what I wrote for the exam essay. It needs edited, but I'm pretty pleased with it.


            Pitch black with the darker splotches of trees. The same view from my bedroom window I’ve had all of my life. We don’t exactly live in the country, my father and I- we’re close enough to town- but we live far enough on the outskirts that no lights interrupt our night, except for the stars. But the stars aren’t out tonight, so there’s little light to illuminate the owls and mice creeping around the forest that’s just outside our back yard.

Sometimes I wonder to myself if there’s more out there than just those owls and mice. I wonder if there’s sprite, pixies, and nymphs, like in the books I love to read. Our forest would be ideal for them. No one really goes in it (it’s believed to be haunted) so there’s no disruption, no iron, and no one to tell their secret. When I was a little girl, I remember my mother telling me stories of faeries, how they liked to play and how they couldn’t lie. We’d dance around in a small clearing just inside the woods, my mother’s blonde, messy hair shining in the sunlight. But that was long ago and the stories were only fairytales. Of course, the forest was filled with owls and mice.

But just as I thought that, I saw a flash. Not like a flash of lightning, but the flash as something white moves in the darkness. Then, before I could blink properly, a face appeared in my window, its arms moving to take the same position I was in- one hand holding up my chin, the other arm on the window sill. While there were no stars, there was a moon, and it seemed all of its illumination was concentrated on illuminating that milky white face. The creature’s big, dark eyes stared into mine and I saw myself reflected in them. A perfect mask of surprise, my mouth was hanging slightly open and my eyes were wide. The faery smirked at me. How did I know exactly what he was, especially after telling myself that he was impossible?

“Why are you here?” I heard myself ask.

“Young Halfling, I’m here to protect you. There’s to be a war soon and both sides want every faery they can get. But they especially want you. The Faeries of the Light will no doubt want to control you or kill you and the Faeries of the Night will want to use you against the Light. But I come from the forest where we have no court and no part in the war. You are the deciding factor for the courts; the outcome of the war will be your doing. I’m asking you to protect us forest faey and come with me. They cannot harm you if they think you to be dead.”

“Why should I help you? I feel bad for you and all, but you must have the wrong person,” I told him. Normally I would’ve turned away after saying something like that, but I couldn’t just turn away in case he disappeared.

“Oh, but I have the right person. You are the daughter of Amira Autumn Liddel, are you not?” He smiled at me like I was a child.

“She is…was…my mother. She died many years ago. But what does being her daughter have to do with anything?” I asked him quietly. My mother’s death was still a sad subject.

“Young Halfling, it has to do with everything! You mother was a Faery of the Woods, like me, and your father is human. Our prophecies say that a child born of faery and human will be the one to bring about the destruction or creation of life as we know it.”

“I think you’re definitely confused. My mother, a faery?”

“Didn’t your father ever tell you?” He asked me, the excitement draining from his eyes.

“My father and I…We don’t really talk,” I began. “Ever since my mother died, he’s been so sad and removed. He works much of the day then goes off to his study in the evening. I never really see him. Her death really took a toll on him.”

“That fool,” the faery scoffed. “Did he not realize that he couldn’t hide it from you forever? He wants to keep you here to lead a human life. He knows a little of the prophecy, and he’s ignored it. Why do you think you live here? Your mother didn’t want to move far from her home, even though she couldn’t speak to us after she left us for your father. Why do you think you knew what I was? A faery knows other faeries. Even though you’re only a Halfling, your faery blood is still strong. One day, you could even live amongst us!”

I tried to politely accept what he was saying, but he didn’t want to hear it.

“I’ll be back tomorrow evening,” he promised. “Think about this, okay?”

I watched him sprint into the forest before falling into my bed. My mind was spinning and I couldn’t grasp any of my thoughts or emotions. I drifted off to sleep before I knew it, his words still repeating in my mind.

“A child born of faery and human will be the one to bring about the destruction or creation of life.”

Colossalcon!! ♥

Just got back from Colossalcon ♥
Damn, did I love it!
I met Vic Mignogna, [learned how to spell his last name o.o], saw some AMAZING cosplayers, got an ego boost for my cosplay ;D, spent 4 amazing days with my love, got many blisters since it seems all of the shoes I wore had heels o.o, and bought some amazing shit :D

I don't care if anyone disagrees, Vic Mignogna is the nicest voice actor ever. He's such a sweetie and so fan-friendly! He's got a great since of humor and he pwns all when it comes to his voice. Oh, and he has soft arms XD

Oh, but I'm getting ahead of myself with pictures

We really didn't take any pictures. My camera's broken, Lewis didn't feel like taking too many, and Shayne absolutely refused to take pictures with his mother's camera. Only 1 picture was not forced by me >.>

Lewis and a Ryuk cosplayer

Lewis met this Ryuk right before the rave Friday night. Ryuk is his favorite Death Note character and therefore he was fanboying XD

Friday I was dressed as Misa and Lewis and Shayne didn't dress up. We went to everything. We even spent a good amount of time in the video game room [something I usually don't go to]. We left to shop for food at walmart and bought a rice cooker to cook noodles in. Our hotel had absolutely no appliances D: The rice cooker was cheap and just big enough for 2 packs of ramen at a time XD Just practicin' for college ;D Lewis had the damndest time trying to get wine coolers. He wanted to go to the hotel, drink one, then be fine by the time it was time to go to the rave. But, we were with him, so the lady wouldn't sell him it. She was a bitch about it though, otherwise I'd be all "eh, his problem" D: So, after the rave, at like 1:30ish (we left really early), he went back and left us at the hotel [they're right next to each other]. Apparently, you can't buy alcohol after 1am XD So, the next day we sent him in after dinner for monster and we waited in the car and he came back victorious and had 1 as soon as we got back to the hotel then we went swimming. Never fear, children, your dear Dei is clean. So is Shayne. Plus it was like 3% alcohol, so Lewis didn't drown XD
Then we went to the ball. Oh goodness, night made. ♥ Homecoming needs to have music like they did. They had slow songs, swing songs, and songs from movies and shows. They had an instrumental Hare Hare Yukai that was fun to twirl to XD Chrissy and I felt epic during Once Upon A December as we're pretending to ballroom dance [who the fuck knows how to do that nowadays D:] and everyone around us was almost in sync. Pretty bad ass :D
Oh, the rave. I danced with Shayne on Friday for like an hour, but damn me, him, and Chrissy danced forever together. Hell, we even danced on the floor table. When the 3 of us are together, I am invincible ☺And our glowsticks were insane. It looked like we robbed a store when we all pulled out our glowsticks [us plus her sister, brother-in-law, and Lewis]

Oh, my face in that picture. Louie's flash was VERY bright in that dark, dark room.


Saturday, we really hit the dealer's room. I got a keychain with Blair's soul and pumpkins on it :) [I was cosplaying as Blair that day, so it really worked :D] I also got a Vampire Knight poster and a Soul Eater poster. We went to a FMA symbolism panel, which really has me seeing FMA in a much deeper way. Me and Shayne skipped out of the Doctor Who panel and left Lewis there. I went to the bathroom and had every girl in there like "BLAIRRRRRRRRRRRR" ♥ I was the ONLY one there, which was surprising. My keychain is the only thing I saw besides her hat for merch for her D:<
Btw, SO. WANT. THESE. SHIRTS. They're just plain black, but one says "Meister" in white [that would be mine] and the other says "Weapon" in yellow [that would be Shayne's]. But damn, $20 a shirt. Then you sell out of his size? RAWRRRRRRRRRR.
Anyways, back to Saturday.
After everything and swimming and stuff, we went to the ball, then the rave, then back to the hotel, then CRASHED. I think we got back at like 3-3:30ish.

Sunday, we went to the flea market. We didn't get there at 10 like I wanted, we got there closer to noon, but it's okay. I got a whole bunch of shit! I got
-A shirt with the kanji for "stealth" or "ninja"
-A sound village headband
-A bright green studded wristband
-A heart neck choke
-An anarchy wristband
-Skull earrings
-A Renji keychain. He's holding a heart and in some sort of a dress. WTF O.O
-A Vampire Knight poster
-A Victoria Frances poster
- Ninja shoes
-A Sailor Moon clock

I feel as if I'm forgetting some of the things I got o.o If I am, I'll just have to come back and add them in

LAST. DAY. OF. SCHOOL.

It's creepy, Brandi's watching me o.o


I leave for con today. I rushed around last night trying to get last minute things ready, but it wasn't enough. I still have stuff to pack, and my cousin will be here before I even get home. I've been stressing out over con so bad lately :/ It'll be a relief to get to the hotel and just lay down.
At least I get to visit Ava before I go ♥


I just finished the english exam, which was BRUTAL. 50 points for something that will take you like 6 sentences to write?! WTF!!!! And the vocab, what was he thinking? I only knew probably half, and I studied as much as I could, since the vocab study site wasn't on the class website >.< I really, really hate this class, and I'm so glad that this is the last day I'm in here. I NEVER want a teacher like that again.
Oh, and the questions for my book: Wth. Like "Who could she not trust?" Well, hello, she trusted all of those people, who do you want me to put?
But, I will admit, I liked the essay question. I know I won't get full points, because my teacher's like that, but I actually like what I wrote. I think it could go somewhere, if I changed things. :)


My goodness, I'm going to miss so many people this summer. There's only so many people I can hang out with D: Also, Erika's moving and Corey and Kenny may not be coming here next year :( :( :(
Corey and Kenny are my bestestestest guy friends!!!
And Kenny buys me stuff ;) LOVE YOU KENNY! :D


You better believe I'm sleeping in tomorrow.

/Fin.

Why is religion such a big deal?

Yesterday on facebook, a girl that I had known since 4/5 grade was posting statuses related to her religion (Christianity) like "Like this if you believe in God!" and "Like this if you DON'T believe in God." I commented on the 2nd, asking if she was talking about the Christian God or any god at all? Someone else commented that (of course) she was talking about the "Judaic Christian God," so, in response, I clicked like, and definitely offended a bunch of people. She then proceeded to interrogate me! She asked me nicely at first like she was actually curious like why I did not believe in God, but then it turned kind of brutal after I said I was Wiccan. I started getting questions like "Would you ever convert?" and responses to my responses like "I have a relationship with my God." I can understand it, and it doesn't sound to bad on here, but she was asking like she looked down on me and did not accept that I believe in her God. She seemed incredulous that I was happier now than I had ever been when I was "Christian." Her words were offensive, and she knew it.
I don't see why people judge people on their religion. If I'm a nice person to you, what does it matter if I'm Wiccan? There are plenty of Christian murderers; Would you accept them over me? If your religion teaches you to "love thy neighbor," how could you hate someone?
The Westboro Baptist Church. Does anyone know who I'm talking about? The people in that chuch claim to be Christian, but they HATE homosexuals, Jews, soldiers, and Australians. There's probably more to that list too. How can you be Christian and hate someone? How can you be Christian and claim God hates JEWS. Wasn't Jesus a Jew? And they claim God hates Easter. Isn't Easter a CHRISTIAN holiday?
I just don't get it.
Accept people for who they are, not who they believe in.

Turtles and Elephants

I have a new blog
It's a blog for reflecting on my relationship, the good and the bad, and everything else in between.
It is a private blog, so if anyone wants the link, leave a comment

Sophomore year

Nooooooooooo! Don't show those videos D: D: D:
*embarrassment*

So, I just finished my animation. It's stupid -.-


Now, onto my blog.

Sophomore year. Not quite as eventful as freshman year. 'Twas much better :D

One of my best friends was admitted long-term to a mental hospital, I fell in love, I kind of got over my stage fright, I've expanded my cosplay and art, learned to [mostly] balance my emotions, let go of too many friends in Grove City without meaning to, and lost a friend to suicide.

All in all, not too bad of a year, in fact it would have been very good if not for the last part.
RIP Kelsey. I don't believe in Heaven, but other people do, so if it's real, I know you're there ♥