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Description It isn't a lie, you know.
As a general rule, people are rather dismal and sad. Like I've said, though, (if you ever pay attention), we act. And we're brilliant. But when confronted with a problem, or a series of problems, it all becomes evident that we are breaking inside. The second we are born we start to die. This decay seems to speed up in times of trauma. As a part of our species and natural instinct of human self-preservation, we depend upon those around us (the metaphorical "self" being those we love) to help us out. And if they love us back, they try with all they are to do just that: help. However, every battle is 100% internal. You can't win unless you let yourself. And that is difficult. I do believe that living is the hardest thing we'll ever have to do. But I also believe that it's the greatest human achievement. And that we can, in fact, do it. We may have a hell of a time in society and we may have to break down every so often, but everything WILL be alright if we let it. Allowing it is the key. And as easy as it sounds, it isn't. And I know that as much as the next person. I can only admit it. I also know that it's a goal that is easy to lose sight of. It can get lost and hide very well in a mist of tears and devastation.

So, while feeling rather down one day I began a figure sketch. It's nothing special, the sizing is off, and the sketch is poorly done. There's little or no detail and it's chaotic, but such is my way of thought on that day. Such was the demented destruction living inside of me and eating away at my every thought. Steel plates in my head with movement that can't be fully explained in the phrase "headache." Burning and angry sensations in places I didn't know could ache. Much of a feeling of what I would imagine to be a painful death. I, however, was saved from falling any farther. (And he knows who he is.) I don't think it's so hard to save me. Really, a few words will get the job done. But it does happen often. And this is how I feel every time. A chaos of good and bad. Which is stronger? That's what makes it confusion, now, isn't it? But as remote helpful intention, there are millions of clichΓ©s to help you get through it all. They're not misplaced or wrong, so, don't fool yourself into believing that you're alone.

And I know, I get carried away. Easily.
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fallinginsane In reply to ??? [2011-03-26 21:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

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Lurien [2007-12-27 18:27:23 +0000 UTC]

I loved your comments as much as I loved this drawing. I've been having a really crappy day so far; you have no idea how much seeing this made me feel better.

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fallinginsane In reply to Lurien [2007-12-27 21:27:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow. That is definitely something I like to hear. My artwork having a positive effect on someone's life. Much less their emotion! Thank you so much for that, I appreciate it, and I'm happy that it's softening the blow of whatever it is you're going through.

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Lurien In reply to fallinginsane [2008-01-01 18:51:02 +0000 UTC]

Yep, lol. It made me feel sooo much better.

I was listening to "You'll Be Alright" by Home Made Kazoku when I stumbled across your art, which is an amazing coincidence, since I think that song was MADE for this drawing, hehehe. (I can send you the song, if you like?)

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fallinginsane In reply to Lurien [2008-01-01 23:10:14 +0000 UTC]

I've never heard that song. Send away. Again, glad I helped.

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Lurien In reply to fallinginsane [2008-01-02 15:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Sent. Hope you like~ ^^

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fallinginsane In reply to Lurien [2008-01-05 22:41:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sending it. I don't speak this language, but from the music, I can see where it can fit.

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Lurien In reply to fallinginsane [2008-01-10 01:00:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I don't speak Japanese either.

Sorry about that; I've gotten so used to listening to Jpop that I just sent it to you without telling you it's in Japanese.

But I thought it suited the drawing.

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fallinginsane In reply to Lurien [2008-01-19 07:06:58 +0000 UTC]

No, no problem. The one line I can understand fits it very nicely, lol. The whole idea, yeah. Thanks.

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crimson-rae-of-death [2007-06-07 12:01:33 +0000 UTC]

this is just so awesome. i love the way the words surround the girl and seem to be encroaching on her.

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fallinginsane In reply to crimson-rae-of-death [2007-06-18 09:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you got that out of the piece because I really didn't want it to look like it was coming from her, but more being thrown at her. You know? Thanks again.

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crimson-rae-of-death In reply to fallinginsane [2007-07-06 19:02:50 +0000 UTC]

yeah i know, and ur welcome

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forevadamned [2007-05-28 12:45:01 +0000 UTC]

The first thing that came to my mind was "that is amazing" and it is, well to me anyway, everything that was said and put down seems some what true, i've always believed in fate and karma, you know everything happens for a reason and whatever you do will come back to you, over the years i have changed i've grown up, but the most recent and most powerful change was my love, i fell fast and hard for a lad, he loved me back but loving him made me love myself, it was hard and it did end, like everything in this world, but i still love him and visa versa, complicated relationships, but that lad made me love me and i'm thankful for that, i don't know why i'm telling you this but it does have a point, everything you do will change your views you know but the most powerful one is love, love is stupid it can make you love yourself more or hate yourself either way it changes you, i got this vibe off your work, it's sort of saying no one is perfect no one is 'normal' (over rated word) but everyone gets through it, with no explanation needed. No one knows and maybe will ever know why and how this world works but they know that human emotions are the key to everyone its a way to break people or make people stronger, and this piece definatly says that for me! and that must be the longest comment i have ever wrote haha

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fallinginsane In reply to forevadamned [2007-06-18 09:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you very much. I agree very much that the most powerful way to influence ones views is through love. Also fear. I think it works almost as well. Both terrifying things, as I can tell you realize. During this time in my life, and still to this day probably, there had been that theme, yes. I live a life surrounded by people who need my help and the help of others. The "problemed" sort. I love the hell out of all of them, and I'd never deny that, or be ashamed of it, but I feel sometimes I need to understand myself as well as they do that you WILL get through whatever trauma you're in. Be it love or hate or confusion. Just the other day I had to step back and think about that. It's so easy to lose sight of. I enjoy your story. Reminds me of the idea that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger and that it's better to have loved and lost...

Thanks.

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forevadamned In reply to fallinginsane [2007-06-18 12:43:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, i agree with you completely, some of my friends are like wierd haha but i am too to tell you the truth, i love every single one of them and i know where you're coming from both in the text you just wrote and the art.

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LovinEvil [2006-08-10 15:46:20 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. This actually reminds me of another picture where in there was a girl, all bloody and bruised with beside and above her all sorts of discouragements...ending with 'sorry'.

Not exactly the same theme, but I'm just weird like that

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fallinginsane In reply to LovinEvil [2006-08-10 20:15:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Yeah, it's not an increadibly original idea, but I thought I could give it a less suicidal feel. I've never seen said picture, though. But I'd like to. Thanks again for the comment.

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LovinEvil In reply to fallinginsane [2006-08-11 09:21:27 +0000 UTC]

Well, what is original huh *starts to go off in a theoretical mind-muttering bend*

I'd love to show it to you... if I could find it again.

No problem. It's always a pleasure.

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TheLiterateBadger [2006-08-09 14:37:33 +0000 UTC]

I could spend hours reading all that's written in this in every way.

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fallinginsane In reply to TheLiterateBadger [2006-08-09 19:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm so happy you like it. And that you found something in it.

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Angsty-Poet [2006-04-16 03:55:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I know what you mean. Every time we are faced with trouble, we are shown how weak we really are. I mean when friends are in trouble and come to us for comfort most times we, as humans, tell them that everything will be all right. But how can we give that advice to them, when as soon as something bad happens to us...that is the very advice that we refuse to believe?

This picture has really got me thinking and that means that your art really speaks to me and those around you and that means that you are doing a great job! Keep up the wonderful, wonderful work ^_^

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-16 05:27:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm very happy I can get you to think. It's funny how one's perspective can change from being the shoulder for the broken hearted to being the broken hearted. Your entire idea of "alright" becomes so jaded when you're down. It does help to hear those words, but it never really sinks in. Thanks again.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-16 05:32:17 +0000 UTC]

I think that things never seem as bad as long as they are happening to anyoen else but you. and no problemo ^_^

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-16 06:16:17 +0000 UTC]

Of course. When someone else is down, we become empathetic. And the only way to be completely sympathetic is to know exactly what they're going through. But you never will. The same situation gives off different emotions and reactions for us all. We're not built with a sympathetic quality, we only wish we were. And we think we know everything while giving advice. When it happens to us, though, we're suddenly stupid. Funny how we change. We're just so fragile.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-17 18:41:09 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I agree completely. However, people often seem to seek me out for advice because they look at me and see someone younger than them who has experienced so much more pain in her life than they have. (though I don't know if that is really true but I've been told it is) I also think though it's unfair to tell everyone around you your problems...I mean I know personally that it just makes things worse for me when things are bad for my friends..is it fair to give your burden to someone else?

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-17 21:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Is it fair? "Fair" is a relative term. Misery loves company (cliched but true) and we all know that when we're miserable. In most people, when trauma takes them by surprise, they feel so suddenly down that they want to bring others down with them. It isn't necessarily malicious. It's selfish, yes. But we are, after all, a species of self: A species devoted to self. I speak that way of the race like I'm not a part of it. But I don't really find all that much pleasure in elaborating my problems to the general public, or even to those close to me. Those are the two extremes: Introvert and Extrovert. So, is it fair? In a mundane sort of way, no it isn't, but in the eternal battle of internal and selfishness, yes, it is very fair.

Sorry I get so carried away.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-17 21:53:38 +0000 UTC]

I see what you mean. Fair is mostly an opinion if you think about it. Some people just have trouble handling problems on their own. Me, everyone tells me their problems and I, I don't tell anyone. One week I was so terribly miserable that every day that week I left the school crying and yet, no one could get a word out of me about what was wrong. It's not good to keep feelings inside of you though, so if you ever get a major problem and you need help you really should ask for it because neglecting to do so could make things much worse in the long run.

And don't be sorry, I enjoy talking with you. It's good to see someone here who has so many opinions that they are willing to openly share. I think that's really cool. Not many people even stand up for the things they believe in anymore. I don't ever mind hearing what someone has to say so feel free

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-17 22:18:52 +0000 UTC]

Yes, everyone does deal with stressors and problems in a different way. You're also right that "keeping it inside" isn't the grandest idea. Then again, there are those who can easily deal with things on their own. But not everything, I will give you that one. As Bono once said "Sometimes you can't make it on your own." Stubborness takes vicious control over a lot of us (I'm personalizing a little on that one) and it becomes more of a trouble to ask for help with a problem than the actual problem itself. It is rather stupid to not take the hands that are offered to you, though. Asking may be hard, but when it's offered out of the blue, we should take it. I know as well as the next person how hard that bit is.

I won't be sorry anymore then. As long as you're enjoying yourself. Yeah, not many people who want to share thoughts and ideas any longer. Much less, not many people who have opinions. Or so lately it seems.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-17 22:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, I agree help should be taken when offered because some of the best things in life are so very difficult to achieve. Now, there are so few opinionated people anymore it scares me. They're always saying "Whatever you think is best" and "It doesn't make a difference to me". People just need to have opinions on things and stick up for them. Like Martin Luther King Jr. most certaintly did not just say "all people should be equal and I believe that" and then gave up. That would have made him look ridiculous and most certaintly would have hurt the blacks rights in the end. Instead he stood up for that opinion and look where it got him and his brothers.

Yes, don't be sorry anymore, that is most definately my word to use all of the time

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-17 22:59:58 +0000 UTC]

There are so few opinionated people left because it's become a crime to have an opinion. ESPECIALLY if it doesn't go in line with the majority. Because of that, people are terrified of their own opinions. Then, god forbid you give off an opinionated speech without being politically correct. Very pathetic, I find it. People don't look for the meaning of the words, they look for the words. Surface quality only. And no, nothing will ever get done if one doesn't work to get it that way. Laziness, that's another poor quality of people. I don't deny my own laziness, I'm just saying that it's a poor quality. Marting Luther King, Jr. probably wouldn't have made such a divine influence among the country, but with those words (and nothing more) he would have at least sparked for someone to take the lead.

lol, I won't be. You can have it.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-17 23:21:44 +0000 UTC]

Lazyness ahh yes, another bad trait how fun. I swear people have so many bad traits I don't know what to do. Lazyness is one of the worst though. I mean some people are so terrible, and this is true that they will even do this to you. They are sitting closer to something they want than you are and they will say "will you get that for me?" and you'll say "why don't you get it yourself?" and then they will call you lazy. I think that's being a little hypocritical don't you think?

*takes sorry* hahaha all mine

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-18 21:41:41 +0000 UTC]

Laziness isn't always just in the material "get me this" sort of way. It's also evident in the every day way of people. Not writing things down, not taking the time to go somewhere you need to go. Laziness even causes a problems in relaxation. That, I find highly entertaining. As for being hypocritical, we all are to some extent. It's just more evident in the preachers and the high and mighty. I'm a hypocrite, and just because I admit it doesn't take away from the fact that I am (some people believe that to be so. Fools.).

And really, sorry is all yours. lol.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-19 00:02:27 +0000 UTC]

*cuddles with sorry*

Yeah, I really can't stand one form of laziness though. And that form would be when people refuse to do something that is for their benefit. Like extra credit that will bring their grade up and stop them from failing, or going to the doctor about problems that they have been having. Some people being lazy put those things off and it can result in anything from a failing grade to death.

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-21 00:38:52 +0000 UTC]

The doctor thing is just being stubborn. I am so guilty of that one, by the way. And it's never really ended in good. So you're right and I should listen to people like you. Procrastination is the killer in all the laziness. No, it isn't a sin to lay in on a Sunday, but laying in on a Sunday when you have a deadline Monday and you've not started is usually a very bad thing. But people have millions of excuses to put things off. Everything's been made so easy that we don't have a need for production. I can get medication, money, and dinner without even leaving my car. But I like to do things the "hard way." Instead of wait in line for 20 minutes when I could take the 10 metre walk inside to the empty counter.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-21 21:05:14 +0000 UTC]

you don't have to listen to people like me XD it could be bad for you.

However, procrastination is also something that I am, a lot of the time, guilty of. But I feel like crap about myself and the work I've done if I procrastinate. I did all my homework assignments for math ahead of time this week and I found my week to be more relaxed and that I was more comfortable with the work that I had done. I like to do things the way no one else really does. I like to be able to change the oil in my own car (when I get one) and repair anything else about it, I love to cook my own dinner and dessert, I don't mind helping do work outside, planting my own garden, learning to sew my own clothes...I like to be able to do what others don't like to. I'm a lot like my dad in that way because he's a real "do it yourself" kind of guy.

I am also starting on my wonderful book I wanna write (probably never will finish it though) You actually helped spark the idea. It's called (this is a temp title) Accidental Suicide. It is going to be about the ways that Americans and others are accidentally killing themselved. Like obesity, ignorance, anorexia, bulemia...etc.

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-21 21:28:47 +0000 UTC]

I have mastered the art of procrastination. But I've tried my hardest to get over that. It only ends in me having a night of rushing and stress before something is due. When I could be using that time to meditate, I'm making meditation harder for myself. Go figure. My family was never a "do it yourself" kind of family. (More of a "Hey. Jess. Get me that, will ya?" kind of family most of the time.) So I like to pride myself on getting things done without their help.

I helped to inspire you? Go me. That's what I love to get out of my ramblings. You'll have to let me read it. Or put it up or something. I fancy the title. And it's an interesting idea. Are you going about it in documentation form, or in story form?

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-22 00:38:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you inspire me with like everything that you say. Every bit of it gets me thinking more and more and helps me understand the world and what it holds just a little bit better. I will let you read it when I've written it...now it's just something that is in the making.

Now what is documentation form? I don't know all too much about the forms of writing, I just write what I write ya know?

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-22 03:10:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm officially blushing. Ta. You're very kind. But I do like to give people a "hmmm..." kind of feeling. So I've done well.

Documentation form is just what I call it. When rather than telling a story with characters and plots, et cetera, you write it as if it were a...an essay--if you will--or a documentary. Documentations sways more on the side of observation than into fiction.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-22 03:13:10 +0000 UTC]

I think I may be doing it in a documentation type of form. You know, like those books that are titled "10 ways blah blah blah..." Maybe tell a couple of stories in there as well. Do you have any idea of another way people accidentally kill themselves?

Aww and I am not too kind though because it is true

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-22 03:31:06 +0000 UTC]

You are too kind. But I like it, so don't worry.

Documentation form is how I figured you'd have to go about it. It'd just be easier that way. And ways that people accidently kill themselves? Hmmm... Drug Abuse. Drinking is a big one. Smoking as well. Those may not be anywhere in the lines of what you're going for, though. Then of course, are the Darwin Awards. But I'm pretty possitive that's not what you're looking for. lol.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-22 03:57:51 +0000 UTC]

okay I'll be too kind since you like it so much

I was actually thinking to still include what you've said in there. Because although we may think everyone knows about that kind of thing, and most may, it's always good to give them a reminder of what they are doing to themselves or what it can do to them. After that it is up to them you know?

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fallinginsane In reply to Angsty-Poet [2006-04-22 04:12:27 +0000 UTC]

lol. My ego loves it.

Include bits like that in there, then. You're right, repetition can be a helpful device at times. Especially about something like that. People often need a smack upside their head to get even an iota of sense into them. Should be interesting.

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Angsty-Poet In reply to fallinginsane [2006-04-22 04:17:32 +0000 UTC]

I like smacking sense into people so that makes this even better

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KarianaWinterwind [2006-03-24 05:06:12 +0000 UTC]

This piece is brilliant (as everyone else has said! ) and I would repeat much of what they had to say but they already did! Hehe

Only thing that stuck out to me as a bit off was the girl's hair. Hair usually falls to the sides of the head rather than over the top. *blush* I'm not trying to be critical though! This is an awesome piece!!!

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fallinginsane In reply to KarianaWinterwind [2006-03-26 05:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh you're so right. My model had short hair, so I just improvised. I should have thought of that...hmmm... Thank you for bringing that up. And thank you SO much for the compliments. I do appreciate them. Very much.

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VoDooClown [2006-03-06 13:08:18 +0000 UTC]

You have an amazing way with words. I like this because it Reminds me of my thought process. I know that sounds kinda strange, but I have all these thought's and worries, and idea's in my head upside down,backwards, and on top of one another. I know that's not exactally what you are trying to disply with this work but, i love the way you are displaying it.

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fallinginsane In reply to VoDooClown [2006-03-06 21:43:59 +0000 UTC]

Any and all "works" I do are fully intended for brutal and painstaking interpretation. As long as you can get something--anything--out of it, I feel I've done well. I'm extremely pleased that you did, in fact, find something. And what you said does not sound strange, it sounds distinctly human. Admitting that is quite a feat all to itself. I applaud you. Thank you for the compliments and the favourite. It's all very much appreciated.

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VoDooClown In reply to fallinginsane [2006-03-09 00:29:00 +0000 UTC]

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a50 [2006-02-28 04:08:43 +0000 UTC]

Deep. The description was almost as interesting as the actual piece. I love those text focused pics and you've made a beauty. What an intruiging insight into that wonderfully complex mind of yours. Who is he? Great job. love you

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fallinginsane In reply to a50 [2006-02-28 04:47:54 +0000 UTC]

"Wonderfully complex." Nice way to put it. I like that. Thank you. I'm glad you like it. I aim to please. Oh and I can't say who he is. He's a sweetheart though. He should give lessons. I love you too darling.

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