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Okay, so I know this is kind of "old news" by now, but it really shouldn't be! :) (Plus I was lazy and went offline like a hermit for a couple days...)

If you guys haven't already heard, (or if you just want an excuse to make a bunch of noise or eat more rainbow cupcakes or something) Proposition 8, as well as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) were both struck down on Wednesday!! :D This is a pretty freaking historic step towards marriage equality, as well as gay rights being recognized as civil rights in general in our country. Californians can now marry whoever the heck they want to marry, and already-married couples will be recognized as such across the country. It's still a little baffling to me that we at this point NEED the legal affirmation that denying federal benefits to same-sex couples (or anyone, really) is unconstitutional, but I think it's not just a great victory in the gay rights movement, but also a great sign that times and opinions are changing for the better. Despite the obvious legal and social challenges still yet to face, it's very encouraging to think of where the United States stood on the issue just ten years ago as opposed to today. All we can hope and pray and fight for is that despite history repeating itself again and again, maybe we can learn something from the re-occurrence of the issue of basic civil rights having to be fought for through the ages. I wish more people would draw a parallel between those who now argue their right to deny others is a matter of God or a matter of family or simply a matter of what they deem to be "normal," and those who argued the exact same statments during the '50s and '60s against American citizens, solely based on the color of their skin. I think this issue is so incredibly simple, but maybe it's because I believe with total conviction that no one should want to deny ANYONE the right to do ANYTHING unless it involves hurting someone. Anyway. I could obviously go off on this tangent all day, so I'm just going to send out my love and support to everyone, black and white and gay and straight and everywhere in between, who is willing to stand up and advocate for the rights of others. :clap: Stay strong, my friends!

 

SPEAKING of standing up and advocating...

I guess while I'm at it, I can't really post a journal rant about historic events and great people without mentioning incredible Wendy Davis. Again, since I'm posting all this like three days after it already went down, I'm expecting you guys have already heard all about the bill that was almost passed in Texas on Wednesday that would have essentially banned abortion after the 20-week period, including cases of rape, incest, and risk to the mother. Additionally, the bill would have closed almost every abortion clinic in Texas, forcing some women to drive hundreds of miles for the procedure. Despite my own views on the sanctity of life as a whole, I'm generally very sensitive to both sides of the issue, seeing as it deals with not just the life of the developing child, but the life of the mother, as well as the future of the child to come. I am pro-choice up until the stage of development when the developing child's nervous system is advanced enough to where it is capable of experiencing pain, because I think the issue is over-simplified oftentimes by those who deem it immoral in every instance. HOWEVER. The point is that this radical bill that would have taken away the choice of women who weren't presented a choice at the time of conception, as well as potentially forcing women to take some pretty unsafe measures with healthcare unavailable to them. But even though they barely beat the midnight deadline and the bill was stamped down on somewhat of a technicality, I have so much respect for the over 400 protesters who dedicated those unrelenting hours to advocating for women's rights. Wendy Davis, in particular, (a teen mom herself before graduating Harvard Law School) is a hero. I read that before taking on this bill, she'd previously staged a separate filibuster against Gov. Rick Perry in order to prevent a $5 billion tax cut to public schools. And now she stands talking for 13 hours straight without peeing or eating or drinking anything? Seriously?? You've gotta admit that's incredible.

 

Okay, I really need to go to bed because journal rants at 1:45 am are probably not the best idea for me. But anyway. :P I'll try to get back on tomorrow or Sunday and finally answer my messages and thank for all the faves and new watchers that I haven't really acknowledged yet and talk to my old friends on here because I MISS YOU GUYS. Also, I have a lot of art and poetry and stuff that's kind of been piling up, so expect me dumping things on you at some point here.

 

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Love,

Veggie

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Wow, have you guys noticed how all my journals end up being a re-introduction to society after a period of anti-social monastic activity?

I miss you guys. That's an understatement. But I've said it so many times in journals before, so you probably know the drill, but since it's finally summer and I'm free of the harsh chains of homework and responsibility, I'll definitely be pm-ing a few of you. ;w; Seriously, there aren't even words for how much I've missed you guys and your art and those wonderful little plz icons. :iconlachoirplz: But hopefully you know that.

I'll leave this journal sparse since tomorrow's will probably either be a celebratory or disappointed rant about the results of our lovely Supreme Court's ruling on the Prop. 8/DOMA case- *crosses fingers*

So...well, anyway. I can't wait to get back on and see everyone's fabulous art and read everyone's fabulous writings and talk to so many fabulous people. :heart:

Love you guys!

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---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA5r1d… <--- GO HERE. FREE COOKIES.

Wow, long time no see! I really am sorry for disappearing again. I think for the next two months I'm definitely not going to be able to keep up with messages and such with all my friends here, mainly because I'll be studying for my AP exams and finals and crap. =___=" At least it's spring break now, though, so I plan on catching up with you guys at least a little bit. ;w; How's life? I hope everything's going okay for you guys...

The reason I'm writing this is actually because I finally, FINALLY finished my Hunger Games cmv. It's definitely not perfect, but between school and life, it took a really long time to edit and film, so I'm pretty proud of it. It's sort of a relief just to get it out there and finished after all this time. x'D Not a ton of my friends involved with the project are on dA, but to the few of you who are, thank you so, SO much for everything. Seriously. I feel really lucky I got to work with you guys on this, because it was so much more fun making it with the people I love the most. Demyx, you were so helpful and made Peeta look like he was in a sick street fight, and China, you were the most adorable Rue I could have hoped for. I hope I can kidnap your beautiful faces again for my movies?? ;w;

Also, a ginormous thank you to all my dA watchers and friends who encouraged me along the way and put up with the craploads of cosplay spam. There's actually more of it to come, so hopefully you don't want to jab needles into my eyes by now. ^^" Eheh. I would really appreciate if you took a moment to check out the actual video and maybe leave some constructive criticism. If you like it, I'd appreaciate the likes/faves/subscriptions/maybe sharing it with some people(?), because I'll be making more Hunger Games stuff this summer, actually. ;)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA5r1d… <--- Just in case you missed the cookies the first time.

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I love you guys. So much. :heart:
May the odds be ever in your favor!! :iconhungergamesplz:

-Veggie
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NOOOOOOOOO YOU CAN'T MAKE ME GO BACK! I'M NOT GONNA BE A PART OF YOUR SYSTEM!!! =___=

Ugh, I wanted to apologize for not getting to get back in touch with my dA friends as much as I wanted because my mom was working a lot on our non-crappy computer. *HEADDESK* I'll be really insanely busy this month with band stuffs and AP homework, but I'm still going to try to be on deviantart more, especially when things hopefully slow down a bit next month. Also...My Hunger Games video! :3 VERY close. THE END IS NEAR, MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.youtube.com/user/1crazyveg…
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No, let me be politically correct....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! :D There. That's more inclusive. :3

Ugh, I feel awful. As always. I'm not going to end up on one of those pathetic rants where I apologize for disappearing for farrrr too long from this site, but I still want my friends and watchers to know how much you guys mean to me. I've really been thinking about so many people on here lately, and now that I'm finally out of school for a bit, I wanted to wish you guys all the best over the holiday season (and always) and let you know that if you're reading this right now, you're probably on my mind. :) If you guys know me well, you know I'm not exactly one of those internet-social-butterfly people, but this site is so close to my heart. Whenever I get sucked into the all-consuming schoolyear, I miss the continuing talent and support I find here. It's honestly sort of life affirming. Ever since I entered this community, I've really found nothing but appreciation and support for not just my art and writings, but for me as a person. I just wanted to say thanks for that... :) This goes tenfold, obviously, for my IRL friends that I actually see (or maybe not so much) on a regular basis. I hope it never seems like I don't actually have time for you. You're always in my "beating muscle of myocardium..." Recognize that one, Dakota and Salina? ;) Hint: Boasts in English class, mwahaha... >.)

I'm really going to try to get back to my crap pile of messages over break, so please be patient, but if you want to try to contact me for a bit and chat, this week is definitely the time! :3 I also have a lot of art and writing I'd like to post here now that I have a bit of time, including some more stuff related to my OC, paintings, a bit of fan art, depressing poetry, and...*Drumroll please*...MY HUNGER GAMES VIDEO!!! Ohgod, I really hope I finish editing it over winter break. Dammit, I'm so close...So anyway, watch for that if you're anywhere near interested.

Finally, I wanted to congratulate my friend, :iconblackcatmisfortunate:, on PUBLISHING HER FIRST BOOK!!! Ashe, I just got your email because I'm a lazy piece of crap, but I want you to know that I'm sooooo freaking proud of you. ;w; I'm sorry I couldn't get it in time for Christmas, but I'm so buying it. As soon as I possibly can. All of you guys should get it as well, because she's an excellent writer. It's very fairly priced and if you're interested in a psychological thriller based on a classic...(wow, I sound like a used car salesman) THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. Seriously. ALiCE. Buy it.
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