I have a story for my travel through different majors. First, I declared myself as a Psych major. Then, after realizing that I couldn't handle the emotional density of that job, I switched to being an art major [which I never declared]. Now, after more thinking than I really should've had any business doing, I'm switching over to an English major.

I've always loved reading, I've always loved writing. I've had a near-indecent love of Shakespeare since I was a little kid. I've loved the magic behind character design and creative writing. I had an AMAZINGLY wonderful English teacher named Ms. Gerber, who changed my view of the bard FOREVER. I had a drama teacher that associated MacBeth with laughing, and not with superstition.

I'm going to be an English teacher. I'm going to bring reenactment into my classroom, and make sure that my students love what they're reading. I want a focus in both creative writing and Shakespeare; creative writing will likely be the one that I focus on in college. If it's not available in my area, then Shakespeare. I'll fall in love with him all over again.

I do have my reservations about the major. While I enjoy it, I'm not entirely sure if I'm switching for myself, or for the sense of responsibility that it carries with it. There's more that you can do, that will make MONEY, with an English major than you can with an art major- at least, that's what I've been told by those who are of dire importance to me. I am very aware that there is an amazing, shining world out there that's privy only to art majors. I'm jealous of that.

I almost don't want to switch. But I know that while I have the initiative to pursue the art world, I don't have nearly enough talent. I can panel comics and develop characters. I can come up with stunning plot, but I can't sit down and meet a deadline with a comic. I can't make myself draw. If you have a deadline, then you need to do be able to do that. Granted, I know many artists who can't "make" themselves draw. I know it's something has to come to you naturally. But... even when it does come to me, what comes out of my pencil isn't marketable. No one has EVER bought a print from me. Commissions, yes. But prints? Never. I think they only but commissions because they talk to me, and I talk them into it.

At the same time, though, I really want to switch. I like writing term papers. It gives me a new reason to replace my keyboard on Samedi. It gives me an excuse to write more and tell fun stories.

I can only put my hope forward that I'll go somewhere with this. I hope that I have talent in English, where I lacked in art. I can't make a decent picture with a pencil; here's to hoping I can paint one with words.

-Loki

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Why did you join this site?
I joined the site 6 years ago, because I wanted a place to share my art with people I didn't know. Admittedly, I also wanted praise for it; at the time, I was stricken with the "all my friends are better artists and no one notices me." bug. I'm glad I joined, though- I've made some awesome friends here.

What does your username have to do with you? Is it a combination of your favorite things, or a character of yours?
Loki has been my nickname for longer than I've been a member of this site; 'Rei' can mean many things, running from "law" to "salute" to "zero". It can also mean "spirit". I chose it because it both sounded nice, and had a multitude of meanings-- a lot like "Loki".

What is your current icon of?
It's a horrible uncreative, badly animated thing that says "You are here" with an arrow.

How many watchers do you have and how many people are you currently watching?
I have 153 watchers, and I watch 199.

Do you have more than one account?
I used to. Mostly because I got uppity and decided to have some other account with a cool name-- but I can't remember for the life of me what it actually IS.

Name 3 of your favorite artists on DA.



What deviant do you admire because of their personality?
I admire everyone; I honestly think that there's something to be admired about every person that I watch.


How many people on here do you actually know in reality? Post their avatars.
I know a LOT more people [including Bruce, Mike, Sean, Daniel... there are a bunch on that list, and I am a very lazy man.]

Do you comment, fave, or both?
I try to make it a point to comment on the things I fave; if I don't, it isn't because I'm some rude monster... it's because I was either in a rush, or I didn't have anything to say other than "This looks cool". I believe in intelligent commenting...

What do you typically post on deviantart?
Lately? Original characters. I really need to scan the stuff I've been drawing so that I can post more.

Do you participate in clubs or contests here on DA?
I watch a few clubs, but very selectively.

What is your most popular deviation?



Apparently, it's that badly drawn thing. I remember all the drama that came with that... Oy.


What's your favorite submission in your favorites gallery?
Uh... I'll have to do this the hard way.
Photography:
Fanart:

What are the things you wish you could draw better?
I had this rant last night. I need to work on making my poses less static, perspective, coloring [both digital and traditional] monochromatic shading... there's a huge list. I think that everyone has a big honkin' list, though.

Are you a subscriber?
Yes! I really like the things that come with being subscribed. They make me smile a lot.

How many hours a day do you spend on DA?
Actively doing things? One. Maybe two. I tend to keep the page open, though.

Are you a fast, slow, or medium typer?
Fast.

What is your favorite emoticon?
I don't really have one! I like the "have to pee" one, I guess. If only because I wish that I could pee on things.

What is the most annoying thing people ask you?
People don't really ask me much on DA. XD Though it keeps annoying me that people are faving the "Cute Gaara Goodnight Call". It's in my scraps, and is a piece of crap. If I didn't like having my ego boosted so much.

What is the most annoying comment you get?
"OMG!"

What inspires you?
TV shows, books, my friends...

Do you use any traditional media?
Just pencil and pen...

Do you associate people online with their icons?
Not really, but it's easier to tell someone that they're "blahblah with the icon of a horse" then "Oh, they're the one with the traditonal media and the drawing of an otter."

Have you ever suggested a Daily Deviation?
Yep. It never really got picked, though.

Everyone has considered leaving DA once or twice. Have you? Why?
The only time that I "left DA" was when they banned me for a week because, according to them, I lied about my age. What had really happened was I never edited the year for my birthday, so it thought that I'd been born in 2005... in the year 2005. Crazy!

Ganked from :jisuk:

Who sleeps in bed next to you?
My husband, Robby. Also, the cat on occasion.

What's one of the stupidest things you've done?
Broke into my old middle school and got caught.

What kind of magazines do you read? What news sites do you read?
I honestly don't read magazines. And when it comes to news, I get mine from yahoo.

If you could see one band in concert right now, any band, dead or alive, which would it be?
David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars.

What's really disgusting?
Cooked okra. Texas Picked Okra, however bad for me, is delicious.

Name one odd item within five feet of you.
Aside from my roommates? An airsoft gun that's sitting next to the mirror for my bike and a box of lucky charms. XD

What's your current fandom/obsession/addiction?
Supernatural!!!

Where would you like to go right now if you had enough money?
France!

What are you most excited for?
Right at this moment? Not being nauseous every time I take a bite of my dinner. In the long run? Seeing where life takes me and Robby.

What websites do you always visit when you go online? What's your favorite place to visit?
Deviantart, Livejournal and Yahoo. Those are my three standards. After that, Facebook and GMH.

What was the last thing you bought?
A new shower head with a massaging function so I can follow my PT's advice and work on my shoulder in the shower.

What's your favorite season?
That little stretch of weeks between summer and fall, where it's not too hot and not too cold, but still gives me a good reason to start buying/making cute hats.

Does the weather affect your mood?
Yes. I'm absolutely euphoric when it rains.

What is your zodiac sign?
Gemini and Dragon. I'm a force to be reckoned with!

What new skill do you want to learn right now?
Conversational French and martial arts.

5 things (not people) you can't live without?
My pets, my laptop, my car, laughter and snuggles.

Do you have any siblings?
I actually have two much older half brothers and a step-sister.

What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
Come home, I miss you. I love you. Hold me?

What subject in school did you remember the easiest?
Remember the easiest? At the moment, it's a tie between art and French. Remember well? Art would take that title.

1. What should I put on buttons? Please give me phrases, pictures and otherwise.

2. Is $1 too much for a 1 1/4 button? [those are the pin-back, most common ones]. Is $5 too much for a traditonal media, custom button?

3. Would you, personally, buy buttons?

4. Does a 6 for $5 deal sound appealing?

WOULD YOU

[_] Come to my house to do nothing at all but chill?
[_] Fight me?
[_] F*ck me? <- this is a little bit too much as question
[_] Kiss me?
[_] Let me kiss you?
[_] Watch a movie with me?
[_] Go out to dinner with me?
[_] Let me drive you somewhere?
[_] Take a shower with me?
[_] Drink with me?
[_] Take me home for the night?
[_] Let me sleep in your bed?
[_] Sing car karaoke with me?
[_] Re-post this for me to answer your questions?
[_] Hold my hand?
[_] Let me make you breakfast?
[_] Help me with homework?
[_] Tickle me?
[_] Let me tickle you?
[_] Instant message me?
[_] Greet me in public?
[_] Hang out with me?
[_] Bring me around your friends?
[_] Be down with me no matter what?
[_] Go to prom with me?


DO YOU...

[_] Think I'm cute?
[_] Think I'm serious?
[_] Think I'm a good person
[_] Think I'm conceited?
[_] Want to kiss me?
[_] Want to cuddle with me?
[_] Want to hook up with me?
[_] Want to "do" me? <- this is a little bit too much as question
[_] Think I would do you? <- this is a little bit too much as question
[_] Love me?


AM I ...

[_] Smart?
[_] Cute?
[_] Funny?
[_] Sexy?
[_] Cool?
[_] Romantic?
[_] A "freak"?
[_] Gangsta?
[_] Lovable?
[_] Adorable?
[_] Trustworthy
[_] Compassionate?
[_] Great to be with?
[_] Attractive?
[_] Mean?
[_] Well known?


HAVE Y0U EVER ...

[_] Thought about hooking up with me?
[_] Found yourself wanting a kiss from me?
[_] Wished I were there?
[_] Had a crush on me?
[_] Wanted my number?
[_] Had a dream about me?
[_] Been distracted by me?
[_] Looked at my page more than ten times?


ARE YOU ...

[_] Happy you know me?
[_] Horny?
[_] Thinking about me?
[_] Wanting to call me to talk about these things?
[_] Going to repost this?


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What would you do if:

1. I was right next to you:
2. I kissed you:
3. I lived next door to you:
4. I started smoking:
5. I was hospitalized:
6. I was drunk:
7. I hugged you:
8. I asked you to leave:
9. I asked you out:


What do you think about my?

10. Personality:
11. Eyes:
12. Hair:
13. Body:


Would you?

14. Be my friend?
15. Keep a secret if i told you one?
16. Kiss me?
17. Go on a date with me?
18. Keep in touch?
19. Date me?


Have you ever?

21. Lied to make me feel better?
22. Wanted to kiss me?
23. Kept something important from me?
24. Wanted to cuddle with me?


More:

26. Who are you?
27. Are we friends?
28. When and how did we meet?
29. Describe me in one word:
30. What was your first impression?
31. What reminds you of me?
32. If you could give me anything what would it be?
33. How well do you know me?
34. When's the last time you saw me?
35. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
36. Are you gonna post this so you can see what I say about you?