I wish you luck with the Character Contest!

Also, I'm really sorry about the photography thing.

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The creatures around here all suck. We need to make 'em cooler.

I'm Zim in the deviantART Cartoon Obsessions Crew!

Your photography was wonderful, and it's what makes you unique. It's never a joke or silly if it's your passion in life. *hug*

And don't sweat it! You're going to do just fine in the contest <3 I believe in you!

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We prefer the term "Undead Americans", thank you.

All the best characters in the world have a curl!

Superman with his forehead hair, Sanji with his eyebrow, Princess Leia with her cinnamon buns, and Buzz Lightyear with his chin.

ERGO, one curly haired Mark Mycroft created by one very gifted Lorissa is one of the best characters in the world. If the CR peeps realize that... then it's up to you and ONLY you what you do with that.

Just like with it is with photography. You were really good at it, and it wasn't a joke. It was a portion of your life that you spent growing and learning more about yourself. We can come out of life hurt, yes, but always with something more than when we went in.

You haven't let anyone down. Don't feel like it was a waste of time. It wasn't. You yourself once said that everything we do, victories and SUPPOSED failures, contribute to the person that we are now. The person you are now is very good. And it's because of what you've experienced that it is so.

You've got an artist's heart, Lor. You can be too critical of yourself sometimes. Don't be.

Your life is up to you. And it makes you. Personally, I think that's good.

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esse quam videri

For the DA newbie, what's the CR OC contest? Anyhow, I wish you luck!

I'm saddened by your sudden rupture from what I feel was a genuine passion in you. Pack the stuff away if you want, but I suggest you don't sell or discard it yet. If it was one specific event or trial which changed your made you change stance on photography, then give yourself more time to reconsider. Walk on another path only if you've made your mind twice on the matter.

Whatever the outcome, I'm sure you'll manage to get back on your feet, Lorissa!

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I probably will never understand this fall you had from something you were trying to achieve. I can't see how something you put so much heart and dedication into could slip from your fingers. I'm unable to see the entire picture; it's a huge flaw for someone who wants to be a friend you can lean on.
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You have support when you need it, even if I do most of the talking, from me. It sounds self-centered, but I'll be there to listen if you need to talk about it ever.
Just... Y'know... don't say such sad things. It makes us sad when you're sad...
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And here I am digging a big cheesy hole for myself in your journal entry.
*withdraws shovel*
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On a brighter note, I saw "Up" today.

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"Yesterday I sent my neighbor a banana in the mail. Today I opened my mailbox to find a coconut. Touche."

hey..... just take your time, slow down. I know it probablly dosent feel like anything is going right at all. Your art is wonderful, whether it's good enough or not is not the important part. All that matters is that you did your best and it makes you happy. I hope you win, you worked hard.

I wont criticize you for giving up photography, however I will miss your photos. But if you think that giving it up is for the best. If by giving up you are doing what is going to make you happy. Make you successful. Than I dont mind. But if giving it up brings you down. If you feel lost or lonely than I wont be able to just sit by and idly watch you give up. Maybe it's the smart thing to give up, but that dosent mean it's the right thing.

So if not photography, what is your dream?

That's all I ask. truely.

_{Ps. Enjoying DoC, If not I advidse playing it. It's very good for miserable people like you and me along with hobos, pedos and whatnots. Luv u DJ, keep safe and pull through to the end.}

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_{Something about the hobo Vampire
and the Rich ass President
makes me smile...}