Demi-Plum

Hi Everyone, 

It’s hard to believe summer just started with how hot and rainy it has been lately. It’s been so hot that i’ve been waking up drenched in sweat (gross, believe me I KNOW). I hope that you all are keeping cool in this heat and humidity. 

Not much has been changing, but a lot has been going on with the house. It now is being framed, but there is still a lot to go, so we are still living in the apartment. It hasn’t been awful (to me at least - my mother on the other hand would tell you it was the end of the world). It’s not the best thing in the world, but it’s not the worst either. It’s shelter. 

Emotionally I’m holding up, but it’s been a struggle. I’ve had to go back on valerian root and fish oil every day and I’ve added melatonin to my schedule too. It’s upset my sleeping schedule, but I am sleeping earlier and waking up earlier (even if I go back to sleep haha). It’s helped my insomnia, but I’ve been having a lot of bad dreams and night terrors, most likely a side effect, but it’s better than staying up over half the night in an anxiety tornado. While I still have anxiety it’s being handled decently right now. My social anxiety is another issue, but luckily I don’t have a ton of groups I have to be with. And dbf is starting to realize how bad my anxiety really is I think, which is awesome. 

I’ve started back at yoga once a week at my gym. It was so wonderful for me during my final part of college and it’s great to be back at it again. I wish it was more than once a week, but at least it’s once a week. I’ve been going to the gym again too. It feels good to get back to it. It helps with the anxiety and makes you feel good too. I took up puzzles for a while when my anxiety was at it’s low point. I found disney puzzles by Thomas Kinkade and I’m on my third one now. I don’t have the need to do them like I did, but it helps visually seeing the pieces fit together and work out. 

DBF and I had our first “fight”. Which is the easiest thing to call it I guess, the details aren’t important, what is important is that I believe God hit me where it counted because I was straying a little too far away from him. Since then I’ve been reading my bible every day and leaning more on him. I’m positive that’s why we had the “fight” because since I’ve been leaning on him things have been going well and we’ve been pretty happy. He will do what it takes to get your attention, so give it to him haha. 

Other than that I’ve been looking for a job and taking it easy/enjoying my time off. Keep me in your prayers because I need a job, but not desperately yet. I’ve gotten a good deal of graduation presents/money and my birthday is coming up, but it’s always at the back of my mind. 

Of course sometimes you need to treat yourself so I ordered some cute pencils, a little plush dumpling, and a surprise inside rilakkuma bath bomb from Modes4u(www.modes4u.com) and a Diamond Candle (honeysuckle scented - I haven’t gotten to the ring yet though). Gotta keep your cute up every once in a while after all. 

I’ve started working on crochet christmas presents already. It’s never too early to start em haha. I’m also working more on my blanket again, but it’s still got a long way to go.

So that’s a little update with me. A lot going on, but I’ve already written too much. I hope you all are doing well and I hope to hear from you all soon ^w^ keep up the good artwork and have fun this summer! 

Demi

Hi Guys,

Long time no talk right? Well there was quite good reason for that. It was my last year of college and last weekend I graduated! Yes I am finally done with school for the rest of my life. Now I just need to find a job. Not looking forward to the search though, it doesn’t seem to be the best time for job searching right now, not necessarily the worst, but not the best. I just keep praying about it though. God will put me where he wants me, when he wants me there. 

I’m also in the process of moving. Yes my childhood home has been sold and we have to be out the end of May. My parents are building (except they haven’t even started it yet….) so we will be moving into an apartment my aunt owns for a few months. This means like everything is packed up and away. Except my yarn, I’m taking my yarn! 

I’ve been constantly crocheting throughout this last year, but honestly most of it probably isn’t interesting enough to put on here. I’m working on my first top ever right now (mainly because I haven’t tried one before and also because I really really need a shirt color other than blue in my wardrobe… and it isn’t even my favorite color!) I am still working on my snorlax blanket too, but oh man that is going to take a while. I’m probably over half way there now, but it’s a long process. I’m gonna be so amazed and excited when it’s finally done! 

I’m hoping to be doing some more bento now that I’m not burdened with homework! Assuming my body doesn’t fall apart. Apparently my bicep tendons are acutely inflamed causing my AC joint to lock up. It basically means my right shoulder is a mess, but not completely useless. I’ve been to the chiropractor twice now (once for an adjustment) and I’ll have to go back next week for a follow up. I have no idea how it happened, I think it’s all the stress leaving my body haha. Of course my wrist isn’t in pain because of that….. but oh well the price we pay for our crafts. 

As of right now guys that’s about it. I mean they were some pretty big things, but not a ton of details to share. I’m glad to be back and all and I’ve missed you! 

Much Love,

Hello Toto. Well I'm here in Kansas and now, and I've started my new co-op. David said I would be going to the "Land of the Flat" and this place is hilly as all get out! It's very similar to back home, but it feels like a lot more high ways around here. Anyway I've been here for over a week now. I left on my birthday which kinda sucked, but what can you do? 

So I've started my job and all. It seems to be doing what I want to do at least. No job is perfect, but honesty it wouldn't be enough to hold me to me here. Everything I want is back home, and I'll be perfectly happy to go home in 4 months. Not much else to tell besides most stuff will be on hold because I don't have my supplies and all. I did bring my crochet stuff so I'm hoping to get some christmas presents and all done. Right now I'm working on a present for a friend of mine who's cancer has come back. We just found out that he has no cancer in his bone marrow so he can get his transplant! I don't want to divulge too much on here just incase someone from our group sees it and spills it. I will be posting it once I'm done though. I'm excited about this one. 

Other than that I've been reading, watching Grey's Anatomy and playing League of Legends. And sleeping, of course I'm sick again. I knew I would get sick once I moved, but I was expecting a little harsher and quicker over than what I've got. Instead it's lingering and disgusting and I just want it to be over……very over. I thought I got over it last weekend (stayed in bed and all that kinda stuff), but it apparently didn't work =.= I feel nauseous and all, especially when I woke up this morning. So life is just peachy right now. I'm going to get airborne today and try to really knock this outta the ball park…. which I happen to be close to now. 

I've been watching you all though, I've been on everyday like always. I just haven't been doing much or saying much. I simply haven't felt like it. I'm trying to adjust living with 5 people and it's hard for me. I'm a single child and used to being alone 90% of my day. All of a sudden that's cut down to a dwindling 30% it feels like. Don't get me wrong I like the kids, but I HAVE to have my privacy. I NEED to be alone. Which is adding stress causing me to get even sicker and all that. Ugh. I literally do my best to hide everyday. I did have a lovely lunch with some of the adults in the neighborhood yesterday. I didn't mind at all that I was the youngest person in the room. I loved it in fact. I've always gotten along better with people who are older than I am. There was this couple that at 50 had their first baby, well babies… they had twins! They were very cute and weren't a bother at all seeing as I only watched out for them when I wanted (making sure they didn't tumble down the stairs - they are 1 and walking!) and other than that I helped to fix the meal and photograph it. The guy runs a food blog so it was fun watching him get the stuff that he needs for it. 

So anyway, if you wanted to know where I am/where I've gone now you know. I'm in Kansas now and that's pretty much that! 

Much Love,

Hi Guys! 

I'm sorry I haven't written a journal in such a long time. I've really been going through quite a lot lately. I only have one more year of Uni left after these last two weeks. That's right hell week is already here! This semester has been one doozy after another. I honestly feel like my program is being squeezed out, like they're making a new and improved graphic program and then they realized that "oh, you digital guys are here too….. well umm here why don't you do this?". Only one class actually focuses on my major's focus and that's because it is my major's focus. And don't get me started on group projects. I literally have one for every single class I'm in. My motion professor was kind enough to say that we could go our own routes once we get to editing the movies. But because it's the one class that isn't a "complete group project" it's gotten pushed off to the side more than it should. At this point I'm not in this for enjoyment or anything I just want to graduate and move on. I'm too far in now to quit or change programs. It's only one more semester (my senior thesis) and one more co-op. And speaking of co-ops….

I'm moving to Kansas City MO. I'm going to be working for a company in Overland Park KS, but it's easier for me to live in MO and just work in KS. We've found a nice little place and are just waiting for the final approval.I'm also going to be able to take my kitty which is great because I know I'll be lonely and with her will be so much better! I won't be alone the whole time, my bf is going to come visit me an my mother might try to too. I'll be getting care packages and all too, besides it's only 4 months. So unless any of you want a commission it will have to be crochet because I won't have any of my other stuff with me. I plan to do a lot of reading, crocheting, and working out while I'm down there. In fact I've already bought a yoga mat so hopefully I can either take a class or just get more into blogilates (youtube). I want to get back on my diet and start living a healthier life style with as little stress as possible. It's exciting and scary at the same time, but I'm looking forward to it. 

Last week I went to Pokecon. I had an amazing time, but I forgot to get a picture of me in my cosplay. I know stupid me, but I was busy letting other people take pictures of me to remember. I do have one picture of me in one of the famed PikaBugs though! I also got a picture of me with Professor Oak, and he actually looks like him! It was a nice weekend, though a bit stressful since I got the offer for the KS job and had to spend the weekend deciding if it was the best choice for me. As for what I got…. I got all my pocket monster shirts and my Charizard signed by the three voice actors! I also bought a matching Blastoise for him. My first purchase was a cute baby Laparas plushie. I also got a Sailor Moon pendant that I adore, I was looking for something Sailor Moon while I was there so I'm happy to have found something so nice. I also found bento boxes there! I picked up an adorable strawberry bento box. I also bought from the artist alley. I got a lovely Espeon phone charm with a stylus and a Leafeon pin from the same girl. In one of the panels I also won a Earth Badge from "Giovanni" which was awesome. My final purchases were and adorable Rilakkuma Hat and a small Rilakkuma plushie. The last plushie was kind of a…. I don't want to say accident, but I hadn't intended on buying him. My friend needed cash so I lent her the cash and she bought him using her card. He even has a working zipper in the back. Over all it was a good time and I wouldn't mind going again. 

The only things I've really been doing lately is crocheting. It helps me to relax and I enjoy it. Right now I'm working on a tote bag for my new yoga mat and I also started my snorlax blanket. I'm going back and forth between wanting to do just him or do him with a boarder to make it a square blanket. It's going to be a ton of work but a lot of fun I think. My newest conquest was my little Kagome "snack pack". I made it for 's Inuyasha contest that ends in a couple of days. I hope it meets with her approval! Inuyasha was what I consider my "first anime". It wasn't actually my first that was probably Sailor Moon or something, but Inuyasha was what made anime for me. My "first love" if you will. So that's what I've been up to making things wise. 

Other than all that I'm just trying to survive. I hope you all are doing well. I'm still on every day, I'm just super busy. I love you all.

Demi