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First of all I'd like to thank those of you who took the time to read and comment on my latest journal (or comment on anything, really). It was very interesting to see things from other peoples perspective. And it's good to know I'm not the only one out there who despises the phone!

I'm sorry though if I haven't replied to any comments lately. I feel kinda guilty, as I know you all have taken the time to sit down and write. I also have loads of *gorgeous* art to go through from people I watch. Several pieces I've already looked at but still not commented on (not even faved, even though I loved them). I dunno, sometimes dA feels more like a chore than anything else, and then it's not fun anymore. I just end up sitting here, staring at the message center, not finding the motivation to reply to anything. It's not that I don't care, I just can't seem to find the words. Even writing this journal feels like trying to get out of quicksand...

I dunno, maybe I need a break or something.

Art Status: Slow going atm. At least I don't have *too* many colors left for my horse color chart now.

But, nevermind. That's not really what I had in mind. I was going to ask you if people in general think you look younger/older than your actual age?

Personally, I've had my fair share of annoyances in my life because of this. The fact is, I'm 27, but most people see me as younger. Most people I meet that don't know me, thinks I'm still in school.
For example, this is my third summer working with bats. We are researching how many different species we have in a certain area of Sweden. Anyway, we met this person last summer, who asked me if I was a student. The thing is, I graduated in 1999. Haven't been in school since.

Another time, back when I was younger, I got a phone call from someone doing a survey. They wanted to speak with anybody in the household between 15 and 75.
-"Are your parents home?" they asked.
I was currently living on my own with my boyfriend at the time.
-"I'm 21." I replied (quite annoyed).
-"Oh, I'm so sorry!!"
...Yep. Not only do I *look* like a 14 year old, appearently I *sound* like one, too..!
Things like this has actually made me despise the phone, up to the point where I'm practically afraid to call someone I've never called before. I shake and shiver, and get so nervous my mind sometimes goes totally blank, if I actually manage to make the call. Sometimes I can't even answer my home phone if it's a number I don't recognize. Call me silly, whatever. On one level, I know the person at the other end really can't do anything to me, but the fear is still there, even when I try telling myself it's nothing.

One more thing, back when I was around 20-21, I was going to take the bus. Anyone up to age 16 can ride on half the bus ticket price.
-"Half?" the bus driver asked, and actually started to register the ticket, before I had a chance to reply.
-"No." I said.
He looked at me, *studied* me from head to toe, like he thought I was lying or something. Then he got annoyed he had to redo the ticket thing again. Like it was my fault. *sigh*

There's been a lot more similar things happening. One of the things I get hurt by is when noone takes what I say seriously. I've even had several people interrupting me in the middle of a sentence, or flat out ignore me! The sad thing is, I don't have the courage to interrupt them in return. It usually ends up with me getting quiet and, when I get home, depressed.

Oh, and the same thing applies to my art. Often I get people saying things like "did you *really* do this?". One time I was even handed a piece of paper where I had to draw a horse to prove it was my own art I was showing! It's like they are thinking, if I look immature, I should draw immaturely..!

Anyway, these RL annoyances are the reason I *love* the Internet! Here I can pretty much say what I want without someone interrupting me, or judging what I say beforehand as being crap, based on the way I look. I'm sure it'll feel better when I am perhaps 40 or 50 and people see me as 25-30! THAT would be funny! But right now, it's annoying the hell out of me.

Has anyone else had similar experiences? Or been percieved as older than you actually are? Or do people see you as being your true age? (Then, lucky you! LOL)

NOTE: This is what comes out of my mind when I'm sleep deprived. Anyone reading this deserves lots of

Yush, I need your help. This is to help determine what I should include on my horse coat color chart.

I've been looking around the net to determine what the basic appaloosa patterns are called. This proved to be a rather confusing task, as almost every homepage (and book) have different explanations. Some say it's 4 basic patterns, some say 7, and some say anything in between. I know several patterns can be combined as well, and some may mimic others. So, here's how I've divided them thus far. Any other suggestions, let me know. And if you suggest I should change anything, please include a motivation as to why.

Ok, here goes:

1. Leopard - Includes Few Spot Leopard, Near Leopard, "semi-leopard".
2. Blanket - Includes Hip Blanket, Spotted Blanket, Snowcap, Laced Blanket etc.
3. Snowflake.
4. Marble. (Thanks to =Squirrely08)
5. Varnish Roan - Here I included Frost, as the patterns both behave in a similar way, although they look a bit different.
6. Solid/mottled - A horse with no other physichal evidence of being an appy, other than having mottled skin, the eye's white sclera and possibly striped hooves. Striped hooves are not visible in all appaloosas, but mottled skin and the white sclera pretty much always are.


This is how I see things. Feel free to agree or object.

<UPDATE>
First of all, thanks for your comments. I'm sorry if I haven't replied to all of you. I've been feeling kinda off today (not because of this thing with Howrse, but in general).

I'm not as upset today anyway, and I got a reply from Howrse, saying the'll take care of it. I just hope they do.

This wasn't an "attention journal" or something like that, I just got pissed it was the pic of Storm that was taken (there's a lot of me in his design), and that I had no idea how to get around Howrse (still don't).
I probably would have reacted calmer if it had been some other piece. Usually I prefer handling things like these in private. Be determined but polite when dealing with these people. It isn't the first time I've seen my art where it doesn't belong.

Well, anyway, I'm behind on answering comments. And right now, it'll stay that way. Sorry. But thanks for your support.
</UPDATE>

showed me this. Someone over at Howrse obviously has sticky fingers... I mean y'all know my boy Storm, right?

This particular person has most likely colored the lineart of Storm I have in scraps, and seems to be selling it as a "coat" for virtual money. *sigh*

I created my own account over at Howrse to try and see if I could get a hold of this person, or at least a moderator, but honestly, I find that site really confusing! At least when you need help with this kind of thing. Does anyone know their way around that site who could help me?

Maybe it's my own fault for trusting people..? For wanting to show something I'm proud of to others without watermarking the crap out of it? I dunno... *bigger sigh*

It would feel better if the person at least asked me if they could color the lineart. Even though it clearly says you can't, since Storm is *very* personal to me. But I do have a few other free linearts (not uploaded here though), that people *are* allowed to use.

I feel stepped on, disrespected.

Sorry for the rant, but I need to vent somewhere.

I know I shouldn't say fuck, but...



...Fuck.



Oh, and the fucking mood thing *still* isn't working.
Do you see me laughing? Well, do ya?

I'm just home 'til tomorrow for a short break, and don't have much time for art, as summer's always a busy time for me.

But I figured I needed to entertain you *somehow*, and when I was at my grandma's place for midsummer, I got to borrow a book that contains lots of funny quotes, crazy things people have done and so on. I figured I'd share a few funny things that's been found in various Swedish newspapers and magazines. I've translated them to English the best I can.

(NOTE: In quote #3 (Swedish), the smiley should actually be a "p", but appearently "ö" and "p" next to each other creates a smiley instead. Stupid.)


ORIGINAL SWEDISH

1. "Storkstrejk inom sjukvården."

(Ska vara: "Storstrejk inom sjukvården.")


2. "Antalet hundra minskar stadigt i Landskrona."

(Ska vara: "Antalet hundar minskar stadigt i Landskrona.")


3. "Köaren ville också ha ett veterinärintyg på att hästen var fisk."

(Ska vara: "Köaren ville också ha ett veterinärintyg på att hästen var frisk.")


4. "Soppan får en lite annorlunda smak tack vare löken och tomtarna."

(Ska vara: "Soppan får en lite annorlunda smak tack vare löken och tomaterna.")


5. "Allt färre dör."

6. "Begravningen ska bli ett minne för livet."

7. "Av Göteborgs befolkning är ca 96 000 invandrare och flyktingar från 150 000 nationer."

8. "Anställda jobbade 51 timmar per dag."

9. "I samband med olyckan skadades föraren lindrigt i huvudet, och en del diesel rann ut."

10."Familjens iller överföll babyn - vårdas på sjukhus."


ENGLISH TRANSLATION

1. "Storkstrike within the medical service."

(Should say: "General strike within the medical service.")


2. "The number hundred is steadily decreasing in Landskrona."

(Should say: "The number of dogs are steadily decreasing in Landskrona.")


3. "The buyer also wanted a veterinary certificate stating the horse was fish."

(Should say: "The buyer also wanted a veterinary certificate stating the horse was healthy.")


4. "The soup gets a slightly different flavour thanks to the onions and goblins."

(Should say: "The soup gets a slightly different flavour thanks to the onions and tomatoes.")


5. "Fewer die."

6. "The funeral should be a memory of a lifetime."

7. "Of the Gothenburg population roughly 96 000 are immigrants and refugees from 150 000 nations."

8. "Employees worked 51 hours a day."

9. "In connection to the accident the driver's head was slightly injured, and some diesel fuel poured out."

10. "The family's ferret attacked baby - hospitalized"


I'm sure you've found your fair share of weird quotes and stuff in your own newspapers/magazines.

Feel like sharing? Pwease? *puppy eyes*