Jack's Smirking Revenge

Well, for once I have been pretty happy, but then he left this morning to go to Haiti for 10 days. Of course.

I guess I had a sudden urge to update this silly little journal. 2009 seems pretty okay so far. The most eventful things that have happened so far were going to Gainesville with Emmie to visit Courtney, taking loads of pictures, Tim & Eric Tour, my Papa going to the hospital (He's doing much better now. So I've been told...), discovering the beauty of torrents, reading My Custom Van, a collection of Zombie Comics and Stardust, finally watching the movies My Name is Bruce, Tank Girl, Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion, 120 Days of Sodom, Rules of Attraction, Evil Dead: The Musical, Doctor Strange, and The Invincible Iron Man and now MegaCon is coming up in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to get my hands on more graphic novels/comic books. Action figures would be pretty cool too.
But that's about it.

ps_ I've developed a (kind of scary) crush on...

It's pretty upsetting! Courtney, Rosemary and I ended up meeting him after the Tim & Eric show and he was such a great guy. I was surprised more people weren't talking to him! Long story short, I wish I had another chance to meet him. Just sayin'.

it was good ol' Beth's 19th birthday yesterday. it was definately the greatest day ever for all of us. Her dad took us all Tandum Skydiving in Deland. I can't even describe in words how incredible it was being up there, and the jumpsuits were awesome. I'm glad I was forced to do it. I got to float through a cloud!

I felt like Catwoman:



(after I landed)





Beth's dad had gotten footage of my sister, Doug and I landing, so that should be uploaded sometime soon. ah it was unbelievable.
Also, I also got footage from Micah (the photographer/videographer) of me jumping out of the plane and falling (there are pictures too), but I have to wait til I get money to purchase them.
I recommend Tandum Skydiving. it's was the greatest thing I've experienced thus far, and hopefully not the last.

I'm glad Beth had the best birthday anyone could ask for, and thank you so much for letting me experience it with you and for everything you and your family has done for my sister and me.

I got back from Texas around 8:30 pm yesterday. that drive back home was painful, knowing that I have to find a new job, get my school issues/ money issues straightened out. it was 15+ hours lounging in a car. At least I got to see my sweetie pies last night before they left. I loves dem :B
On the way to Texas, my mom called and offered to buy a new car for me if I moved to Virginia (they do yearly inspections and my mom told me the car I have now would not pass). I mean what the hell, why not? The only thing keeping me in Florida are my friends. Other than that, I'd move up there in a heart beat. it seems like I'd have more of a job opportunity up there. I'm still thinking about it though.

I feel like I should be doing something right now...

anyway, I've been really into graphic novels lately. The past few days I've read Batman: The Long Halloween, Kingdom Come, and I'm almost done with Watchmen. Has anyone read The Spirit? I saw previews for the movie, which seems interesting, but I'd like to know if the graphic novel is any good.

 

It's kind of pathetic that I'm a little intoxicated right now, but I was just sitting outside on our patio by myself and looked outside and saw how beautful it was. I just want to say I'm really thankful to Beth for all the help her and her family have done for me. A few weeks ago I was freaked out to look at my bank account and see that I had no money whatsovever to my name, pretty  mcuh negative and right now I just feel thankful to be alive and have the love and support from my family and friends. It's gay of me to write this down on livejournal but I really love my family and friends. I can't thank you enough. there are alot of people that I miss alot too. god I hope I'm not being an emo bitch. I need to get my shit straight. it's about 6 o'clock right now. I don't even know what I'm saying.

tomorrow is going to  be a fresh start on my "new way of thinking". I shouldn't care about money so much. what I really need to do is focus on schooland producing more artwork, so that I can aspire what I really want to do with my life. I'm pretty sure I'm using the wrong word. god I'm so lame.

anyway, I'm really happy to know the people I know, even if we aren;t good friends or have only met a few times or even if we've lost our friendship overthe years. thank you for being in my life.
 

This past weekend was one of the best weekends I've had in a while. I honestly thought this week was going to be just as awesome, but it's actually pretty shitty. I've gotten myself into some deep financial shit (*new car starter, utilities due, car insurance due, school shit, others I owe money to etc.) and just found out that my bitch English teacher gave me a D. My job is also cutting hours which means I need to look for a new job. I hate those kids that say "eh when I turn 18 I'm moving out! gah I hate my parents! bitchbitchbitch..." I would give anything to still live with my parents, or even just see them everyday. maybe it's because they moved out of state I dunno, but I miss my mom so much.
Unless you have a shit load of money when you're 18 or your parents pay for everything, it really is unrealistic to move out RIGHT when you turn 18 (in my opinion, unless you're going off to college and have everything paid for you know?)
despite all this nonsense, I feel pretty okay. Just saw the Transporter movies, which are super badass. I've been watching alot of movies online recently. It's something to do besides listen to the ruckus next to me. ehhhhhhhhhh I think I'll end it right there.

It's funny how the way things work out.

anyway, enough on that because no one cares, I did this cool picture of Rosemary a few weeks ago.


I'm hoping to start doing more pictures like this! I like 'em.

By the way, if you haven't heard yet, ScreamFest is this weekend! It should be super fun. I'm tagging along with Michael Creech, Andrew Brown, and Andrew's girlfriend Ashley. Cutie Patootie Malcolm McDowell is going to be there! ooooo!
There is also Jason Mewes from Mallrats, Dana Snyder from Aqua Teen Hungerforce, and Corey Haim from the Lost Boys (I wish it was Alex Winter instead...), and other guests! just look on the website. If you don't have anything else better to do except lurk on myspace and/or facebook, consider going! It'll be a great weekend. I'm so excited.

Ich gehe zu Deutsch jetzt. Tschüss!

to be completely honest, I haven't been doing alot of artwork. The painting class I'm taking is kind of ruining it for me. This class is way too damn expensive. I usually just go to Walmart and get the cheapo paint. The other thing that's bugging me, not to be smug or anything, but I really should have been put into a higher level class (seeing as I got a 4 on my AP Portfolio). We have honestly done the black and white value scale 10 times now. So irritating. I shouldn't be taking a "Basics" class.
We also had to paint a picture of a god damn onion 3 times.

Horizontal:

Vertical:


with Palette Knife:


ugh I hate that I complain like a bitch so much.

Tomorrow should be a good night out with the gang.

ps_ I hate not having cable 1) missing the new season of It's Always Sunny 2) missing the new season of The Office

EDIT:
Scratch not watching Sunny and The Office. I saw the new episodes. Thank you internet, thank you.

these are the sculptures I promised:

made this for my last grade in my sculpture class back in May, and I gave it to my buddy Spence for graduation. I kind of wish I didn't, but I know how much he appreciates it.







and this I made in June/July just because. I'm not going to show you it finished because I might try and get an art show going at the end of the year, and I want it to be a surprise ;)







there you go.

Anyway, I can already tell this week is going to be blasting me in the ass.
First off, my car is shitting out on me. It won't start up, and I couldn't get to work today.
Also, my roommate's dad has to take me to school in the morning, then afterwards to get my car looked at. I'm really thankful for that.
Hopefully it won't be too damaging on the wallet, otherwise I'll have to wait it out and look for a new car. bummer.

shit, and I have to skip my first German class tomorrow night too because I can't find anyone to work for me. God damnit.


  

 Moving is such a hassle. God, I have so much stuff!
Well, I'm back in Port Orange for the time being (the end of October/beginning of November) until I have to move back to New Smyrna again. 

I know I've been putting it off, but I'm going to be making more/new art! and it's gonna be good. I might be planning an art show sometime soon, if I have the time. 

I guess I'm off to work.

 and it's 3 o'clock in the morning.

I've done some newer shit that I'll take pictures of. they should be up by the end of next week (for my own sake). 
I finally got my computer back, and Brighthouse is going to install the Interwebz on Tuesday. yay 
there are a few things on my mind, but lately I've felt uncomfortable complaining/bitching to others. 

The only thing I want to say is that I think working at Frozen Gold is giving me more social anxiety (does that make sense?)

It's been awhile. I haven't been able to go on the computer alot. I'm still waiting for this guy Jimmy to "fix" it (if that's what he's doing). 
Once I have some more art, I will definately uploaded it. Recently, I took pictures of the last sculpture I made for class, so I'll have to upload those, although I gave the sculpture to Kyle Spencer as a graduation gift.  

Lately I've been really obsessed with Superheros. 
oh! and I also came up with a new collection idea for my new art pieces. Can't wait to get started!

Hooooowe! it's been one hell of a month, that's for damn sure.
I realized I hadn't posted anything in awhile, so I'm going to share some of my favorite portraits I've been working on the past week or so for my AP Portfolio.

 

I guess I'll start out with a self-portrait.(Edited)

For some odd reason, I feel pretty pathetic today. Of course there are different reasons why, but I don't want to bitch about how my life sucks or something. It's just some things that bother me, but I'll eventually get over it. 
Overall, I've been thinking about my soon to be "future" alot recently. The only problem is that I might take the wrong turn. There are so many decisions that I need to make very soon. 
Other than that, I'm pretty set. Life's going okay.

I'm starting over gang! All of the inane entries got deleted, and I'm starting my journal out fresh! 
This journal is going to have some kind of point to it, if that's possible. It's going to be a new place for my artwork because, not gonna lie, deviantart is beginning to suck majorly.
I just thought I'd share that with everyone (that reads this).

Expect to see more artwork from me!