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About Me Member Deviously Deviant Ashleigh19/Female/Australia Recent Activity Deviant for 9 Months
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Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows have nothing on U

Journal Entry: Thu Nov 12, 2009, 3:44 AM
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I'm having a feel good day. Not to sound gooey and all but the Love that is floating around the net at the moment is so inspiring that I can't help but feel my heart lighting. I'm not one with pretty words but sometimes the simplest things say the most. Today I trawled through the city with my little sister looking in shops and posting anonymous post its. Post its? you might say. After stumbling upon Operation Beautiful [link] I couldn't help but join in. The sheer number of people who convince themselves they are ugly and unlovable by simply ‘fat talking’ themselves is alarming. Make someone feel loved and leave an anonymous note. Something simple like “Smile beautiful lady” or “You never know who could be falling in love with your smile” can brighten someone’s day. You might not think they mean much, but they could mean the world to someone else. Personally we stuck ours in books, on shop front windows and on bathroom mirrors. I like to think we made at least one persons day.

Tomorrow I will wear To Write Love On Her Arms on...well...my arms. Well actually I’m already wearing it now but that’s something else entirely. :giggle: Let’s see how well sharpies come off skin. DA has already promoted this National Day and here’s the journal article [link] It’s a day dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. Tomorrow’s it’s National Day but it is actually a year round movement. Even if you do nothing else check out its website [link] There is a beautifully written story on how the whole movement came about and it’s eye opening.
The beautiful :iconeekah: who has been my friend on DA for a while is someone very close to this cause. I’d never realised just how close she was until today when she honoured us all by sharing her story in her journal [link] Her story is a sad but beautiful one. Unfortunately she and her boyfriend have hit hard times and are seeking donations and/or commissions to help out. Even if you can’t help give her your love, God knows she deserves it.

Okay I know, I know I don’t usually do long journals, or really any at all but while I’m still filled with all these warm and fuzzies I like to extend the feeling. My lovely, and frankly I’m still baffled that I have any, watchers deserve some love too. So I’m asking anyone who’s managed to make it this far through this never-ending journal to send me a thumb or link to their favourite piece of their own. I don’t care what medium or subject, though I’d love to see anyone’s OCs. I’ll even feature the first six. Keep in mind since I don’t have a premium account it’ll be in links. If you’ve managed to make it this far, WELL DONE, I’m done now you can rest your eyes now.
Thanks once again for all your support and I hope you all have a glorious week.

  • Mood: Sentimental
  • Listening to: Little Lion by Momford & Sons
  • Reading: Heart's Blood- Juliet Marillier

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Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Beautiful Sunny Queensland in Oz
  • Favourite movie: Princess Bride, Penelope, Amelie and hell of a lot of others
  • Favourite band or musician: Natasha Bedingfield, Paramore, Bryan Adams
  • Favourite genre of music: Practically anything. My taste is very eclectic
  • Favourite artist: William Robinson
  • Favourite poet or writer: Poet: Alfred Lord Tennyson Author: Tamora Pierce, Juliet Marillier and...seriously too many.
  • Favourite style of art: The stuff that comes from the heart
  • Operating System: Sugar
  • MP3 player of choice: Slave to commerce an Ipod
  • Shell of choice: Uhhhh...the sparkly curly kind
  • Wallpaper of choice: Skittles (no joke)
  • Skin of choice: Mine
  • Favourite game: Tetris, SuperSmash
  • Tools of the Trade: Paper, pencil and whatever takes my fancy.

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Comments


:iconellyevans679:
Hi Ashleigh

Thank you for the :+fav: on Once Upon A Time [link]

Elle Evans :heart:
:icondemoiselledreamer:
You're welcome. :tighthug: I'm sorry I didn't comment at the time. Usually I always comment on faves but I ran out of time. It really is a lovely piece and reminds me of how I feel every time I pick up a good book.:love:

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Silence is golden...but shouting's more fun.
:icon50calwolf:
thankies!

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"When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how the hell you did it"
:icondemoiselledreamer:
:glomp:

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Silence is golden...but shouting's more fun.
:icondanila2freak:
your welcome!:hug:
My girlfriend liked it, I think to sit down and try to draw something. Not once did not do this, give me a couple of tips? :whisper:

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.hey babe
.hi tape
:icondemoiselledreamer:
Hmmm okay so I'm not the world's best drawer but I think the best thing you can do is take inspiration from the people who surrond you, the people who love you best and get drawing. It's doesn't really matter how bad it comes out because any practise is good practise and most of all remember to have fun with things. Also try new things that's how I got into my shoes. Hope that was helpful, not sure if it was. :D

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Silence is golden...but shouting's more fun.
:icondanila2freak:
Thank you, I take inspiration from all around and for the most part of your favorite music.
and what paint should I use? Acrylic?

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.hey babe
.hi tape
:icondemoiselledreamer:
I use acrylics mixed with a textile medium to make it more waterproof but I know of many artists who use both straight acrylics and permanent markers for their shoes. Just make sure whatever you do to get a good quality sealer otherwise one puddle and all your work will be ruined.

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Silence is golden...but shouting's more fun.
:icondanila2freak:
Yes, I am afraid that what happened. Thank for your help!
before the meeting (:

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.hey babe
.hi tape

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