Aven’s Gates

Wow, seems like yesterday when we’re sunning ourselves, snorkeling and skin boarding at Boracay. Now it’s schooltime once again. I’m about to slip into my intern period. Which means sleep WILL become a luxury and blessing. I don’t have to worry, though. I’ve been doing the nocturnal shifts for quite a while now, what with commissions and projects and more.

As of now, there are a handful of projects I have: NDP has decided to extend my contract, so I’m working overtime. And the collaboration Connaissance with a couple of friends outside is in talks with Carlsen Comics at the current, waiting for the signal. Arcana Studios, on Flawed Infinity’s superhero series, currently in hiatus. Nightstorm Tech and MegaMangazine are both expecting some good stuff too. Will have to tone Ethereal Wings at the ready, too. There’s this weird series collab I have with my hubby in mind, and it’s about a dream world/reality chaos tandem. Supremely shounen and mature in nature, but hopefully will get toned down with a little more polishing.

Whew. It’s small work, there’s enough room for me to go take a breather, spoil myself and others (on my paycheck) and blah-dee-blah. Everything’s smoothed out right now, and I still feel weird. Everything’s changing around me so fast, and it’s for the better, which I’m thankful for and have absolutely nothing to complain about. It’s just that.. weird. Major life-turning moment! But scared, I’m not. I hope this keeps up.

Well, Manga Studio download is complete. Till next time I randomize. XD

What have I been doing the last months? Hmmm.

The first part of the summer vacation I’ve decided to spend again volunteering at my aunt’s (not really my aunt, just mom’s good friend) clinic. I do that for free, but at least I have a bit of allowance.

The second part? These days I’ve accompanied mom to her office, and I don’t do much. Just surf a bit over the unused pc or laptop, or solve sudoku puzzles or draw doodles and manga at the corner. At home, I fix dad’s paperwork for him. I have two folders to work over; the first with summaries written for 5 modules along with their assessments, and the second, writeups of 10 topics from current educational articles. Boring, somewhat, but at least I get paid.

And wohooo! They’re buying a new pc! And giving me the old one. But then I’d kiss the unit goodbye, too. I’m shopping for a new one as well. Yep, I’m finally buying my own pc, and my rents won’t mind having it in my room! ^_^

My first batch of payment from commissions will be arriving next week. And I’m gonna start saving that. Next target? Tablet. Drawing tablet.

Next good thing. The sponsorship has been stretched. It isn’t limited to medical fields now. I’ve been given the thumbs up to take Graphic Design or Multi-Media Arts in one of the universities in US. (I think it was Univ. of California, mom mentioned it.) Plus, while I’m doing that, I’ll be working at a hospital nearby, too. Thanks to Uncle.

All I could say is…

COOOOOOOOOOL!!! XD

Wow, it’s been a while since I last posted here!

A load of things have happened since the last post. And I mean a LOAD.
Aside from the commissions  being done for NDP and Flawed Infinity, there were also a bit of side stuff I had to do.

Like now.

There’s this Mr. and Ms. PE Event being held in school. And lol. I was asked to illustrate the costume design for two of the teachers in charge. ^_^ It wasn’t a troub, a quick clean sketch is fine. But they love it nevertheless. I’m glad. Hahaha.

The org exhibit was a week ago! I was present most of the time the first day, and we had a somewhat challenging and amusing time facing the judges that come by the booth. Good thing that was plastered on my mind after the day?

One of the judges was our university’s high school principal. We must’ve struck quite an impression, because he actually suggested we extend to their department! That way, we could help brief the younger ones for the choices they have to make for their future courses, given the fact that the org is full of members from several colleges of the university. ^_^ The euphoria’s still there.

Aside from that, yes! We cosplayed as schoolgirls! There were actually three of us who dared, but there wasn’t any comment about the costumes, since we forwarded the chara designs days before the exhibit. So it’s to be expected. Besides, why go all conservative, when you’re not aiming for lechers? Blech.

Well, that’s the most I could do now. Next school year’s gonna be tough, so this is the last batch of opportunities I could the very least do to help before quitting otaku.

Hoping for the best! And in advance, sayonara, Otaku Geirin — for next year! ^_^ It’s been fun and real!

I can’t believe this. So much has happened these past months. How long has it been since I last posted stuff on the blog? Can’t remember. But anyhows.

Things have been stiff and all lately. Must be school. My bro’s signed a contract with a shipping company *nod nod* which is good, and I’m actually pretty happy for him. XD

I got a good piece of news from a cuz when we went to visit our relatives. Ah, a great opportunity opened after graduation! And hitting two birds with one stone! Work and at the same time, cruise the world! No, not a stewardess! O_____O Medical staff! Good shift, good pay. Slash good, that’s gotta be a dream! But in either case, you gotta be careful all the same.

My ‘rents have no objection to that, too. A little reminder of caution, but that’s just about it. ….. Hahahaha.. it’s odd. I eventually ended up having to do with travel, a ship, and a boat, like everyone else in dad’s family. Except that I’m medical-related. That must be from me mum’s side. @_@

Well, apart from that. The other option, which is good too though it’s kind of less thrilling… is that dad’s told me they have a new lab/clinic for the students back at their university. Putting in a good word means landing me a slot among the med staff there, too. With good pay as well. Don’t look at me, he told me himself.

Tempting, though.

However, nothing’s more alluring than the pull of adventure out there. I’d have to hand them an apology that I can’t just sit on a desk or in a lab in some stuffy, cold office all day and wait for log-off time. But I guess they got a hint of it. I remember telling them that but I guess the whole picture can’t put itself together just yet.

…..

On to news.

I recently signed a contract with NDP Comics, and as of the current, I’m working with them on one of their series, As Told By: Billy Goat Gruff. Yeah it sounds exactly like the fairy tale, but ain’t exactly it either. Don’t judge just yet, everyone!

They’ve long faved one of my works on DA, so I decided to drop by their DA and site, send an email asking how they do their stuff and eventually ended up in an e-mail conversation with the editor. Yeah, we had a little talk over that, and she sent eventually sent me the contract via email. And then followed questions and discussions.

The whole thing took over the Finals. That’s got to be like what… from start and through the whole October, with schoolwork and tests in between. XD I was finally able to send the contract the past week. *scratch scratch scratch* With a penciled (fake) manga piece for good measure. They’re already expecting it. They should be able to get it sometime soon.

So I’m pretty happy. Finally, a chance to save up… with the help of one of the things I could do fine. ^_^

Lalalalala~

It’s second sem! And a break after prelims, to boot! Plenty of time to deal with paperwork. Yawwwwn. And more time management. I have been given a new lease on freedom. At least right now, the ropes had been loosened, so I can do a good bit of what I like from now on.

Keeping my fingers crossed, hope things work out.

Kitsune signing out!

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………….. can anyone tell me what kind of bell ‘engagement’ rings?

Woooo! I am so hyped right now! XD
I haven’t posted in a while here. Exams are coming, so far so good. Nothing messy or confusing. Things are going so smoothly. Hmm hmm. There are already several works dying to get online. I STILL am too lazy to go over them. And still am too lazy, too… to renovate that site of mine. I have a lot on my hands right now. I have to manage my time better if I were to get all those to-do’s finished.
No prob. It’s not gonna get in my way of finishing school, regardless. I’m racing against time, it’s all I can do to overload and give it my best. Then pray it’ll pull through.
So most of my drawing time’s gonna be sacrificed for that. Hey, if I’m really meant for it, then animation could wait. Doesn’t mean I’m letting go of that part of me. I love drawing, writing, and such… the hell, I do.
For the meantime, I gotta hit low-key on that.
It’s not like I’m gonna lose my touch. If I were as lucky as people say, test of time’s gonna prove it.
Why do I do so much, to the point I’m probably dubbed a wannabe behind my back?
It’s because the ‘everything’ I’m born with right now, the ‘everything’ I enjoy from my childhood to the present… it’s not quite as ‘all’ as it’s cut out to be.
Mind you, that ‘everything’ will be ‘nothing’ once time comes. I will have to stand on my own.
So I’m trying to make my own ‘everything’ so I’ll have ’something’ to live through when the clock starts ticking away.
Why being so ambitious?
My dad once told me, "If you aim high, aim higher. Then perhaps, if you don’t make it to the higher part, you’ll still land on the high you’ve aimed at in the first place. Use that, to step up. It won’t be a problem once you do that."
Why on earth did I post this?
Because I felt like raving. I just HAD to type something. XD

Wow. I thought I’d get it easy with 24 units tops for this sem. But 34?! WTF?! O_O I’d better take it easy and steadily. This ain’t a laughing matter for school.

I’m only thankful I still have time to breathe. And catch some dates, hang out and laugh. And scribble. ^_^ I can DO this!

Yesterday was our monsary! XD And I almost cried… awwww. Don’t get me wrong. I’m actually happy! What happened was one of the sweetest things someone has actually done to and for me all my 20 years! If only I could just find a way to show the same. I kinda find it so awkward though. I’ve always been like this. Having trouble trying to show how I feel about something. :p

Guess I wasn’t so assertive when it comes right down to these matters. ^^; but all the same. I feel like a million bucks! Full of energy! Yeah, I think I could very well keep up!

Thank God for the blessing! ^_~

It’s Summer, it’s hot, and it’s time to spoil people! ^_^ I have finally earned moola for the insanity I gave at the pageant. It doesn’t stop there, though. Thank yooooooooooouuuuuuu! Whew! The parish has already booked me for next year’s events, too. Xp oh well. No sweat. I’mma gonna try keep up with this.

And I finally could scan and put up stuff on DA, too.

Things have been really hectice the past weeks. I’m glad it’s over, I could finally take a breather. Which means…. *hell yeah beach date!* Life is so good sometimes. Pays to suffer hell if you could enjoy this sweet heaven once in a while. Movie trips, buncha firsts, and several crazy antics incoming! Aheeem!

For this time, I shall enjoy this gentle peace. Because come what birthday, is also Santacruzan… and it’s another big and tiring day. *I thought they booked me for De Las Flores. Big-mouthed makeup artist I have here suggested Elena. And my aunt agreed.* X_X

As for the compositions, they’ve been gathering dust at the table for a good one and a half month. Lol. So much goin on, I barely had time to stay up and awake to scribble over the paper. I started to sketch again yesterday night, when my arms have gotten the ache to move again. My site, Kitsune no Tsuki, is also in renovation. It’s irritating, trying to update everything every time I make some changes. :p Stupid, I know. But there isn’t any good frame layouts to mess with. So I’m going down to hunt again. So that things’ll be easier to tweak once I have something new.

^_^ Thanks for bearing wimme, y’all! K-chan signing off!

The other day I looked into my files and turns out my compositions are growing. I have tons (TONS) left over to scan. And the selections include fanart, fancomics and original comics. All mostly done in BW.

There are about a good number of series in my arsenal. I am only focused on finishing one at the current. Ethereal Wings. There are written series, too. If I could help it, they’d also be manga-fied. Rad about them at my TokyoPop account! Click right here. —-Hayaiko’s TP—- At the current I have Team Gensys written all over the page.

Ethereal Wings 
    Humans and DiLiGens are on the verge of waging an all-out war
against each other. The consequences are grave, including genocide or
possible Akira. Only a group of chosen ones, blessed with the rare
Heaven’s Gift (termed Syraphs) could correct the wave. This is one
complicated story, minna. I just about swept everything short.

Kokoro no Koe

    Character info soon to come! Welcome to Shin-Tokyo, a place
where one’s life mainly revolves around music… yes, that means life
and death. Bands versus bands, instrument versus voice. It just
goes on and on! And the adventure starts when Mototake Shin and his
band enters a showdown and ends up lacking a vocalist…

Yurei Gari

    Two halves of a mask. Two intertwined identities. Two battling
pasts. And the absurdity of ghost hunting. Perfect. I envy Nakamura
Hijiri.

Encandia

    What do you get when you mix sorcery with technology, plus a
war resurfacing after fifty millenia of slumber, minus the guardians
who secured the peace of the world and a multiplying number of grudges
between races? Annihilation Ground Zero. Only factor to change it? A
rogue.

Gemini

    If you thought you were an ordinary girl from the start, how
would you react when you find yourself wishing for company and getting
two huge foxes in return? Then you learn
your grandfather was a shaman. And that you had happened to inherit
something that had been hidden in the family bloodline generations
before. Confusing, Sanada Kei? I know. I share your pain.

Haru no Kisu - Pandect RIce Doujinshi

    RIce is a favorite pairing of mine. Read Pandect if you wanna know. Ice starts to undergo some changes towards Rufus… and the timing’s right,too. Spring’s here! A lot of surprises are in store for lil Rufus! (Warning: Hilarious situations ahead. Be careful not to laugh your asses off.)

Glitch

    In an era where everyone rely mostly on the net, it couldn’t be helped that communities will grow and become part of each person’s life… in some cases, a little bit too seriously. A serious problem with the net causes RPG boards to crash and transports their players into a hybrid world of absurdity.

Bloody Crescent

    A manga series on DA. Currently on hiatus. Inking in progress, everyone!
    Synopsis: For years, the Children of the Night lived with humans, untouched. They
lurk in the darkness and long to return to their homeland in the dark
side of the moon. But a mysterious force prevents them from doing so,
and their frustration kept growing. Suspecting the humans for their
predicament some had turned hostile. In order to keep the peace between
the humans, demihuman and nonhuman, a group of peacekeepers were
assigned to watch over everyone. This is an alliance of human and
Children of the Night… Bloody Crescent.

Rendezvous

   Have you ever been downtown. Not happy downtown. DOWNTOWN downtown. With all that graffiti, and street trash and thugs running around in jackets painted over with whatever goodness-knows-what language it is… if you wanna live in this hood, you gotta be the hood. Else… you dun wanna be dragged upright and strapped hanging on your balls upside-down a street light… till someone makes good target-practice outta your sorry ass. (Ahem. Sorry for the profanity.) Souki’s a newcomer and that’s what he’s got to learn. Good thing Keith (Kiito) is around.

Well that’s about it. For now. Kitsune logging out!

I can’t believe it. May turned out to be so full of opportunities. I was happy being my godmother’s assistant at her clinic, making page after page of so many manga series… but I hadn’t expected to become a princess in our town fiesta. What the hell is going on?

And to add to that, the one who designed the gowns I wore for the parade actually offered me a modelling job. I’m to model his gowns at SM the coming fashion show. ^^ Wow. Some turn of events, huh? To add to that, I wear his gowns for free… and I get a bonus! Lol. What tops it, is that my ‘rents don’t have any objection to it!

So what am I now? MedTech student/mangaka/model…? What next?!

Looks like I’ll be posting Ethereal Wings after all. XD Now only if I’d enough grub to scan them and edit the pages. And a Java script, of course. I’ve two paint jobs in between manga and clinic work. No prob. I could manage that, and my spare time, too. I’ve reached 23 pages of my EW, and the first chapter is done. I’ll be working on my other manga, too.

Hey, I’ve a new cellphone! I have yet to get a new sim, though. You wait, y’all! I’d be sending out ym’s to you in case I get one soon!

You know, I’m rather proud when Ninang called me her understudy! XD I feel so nice! As of now, I’m helping out more at the clinic, taking BP’s and jotting charts, filing and dealing with patients-in-waiting. Hehehe. Oh. Speaking of which, I’ve been diagnosed as acidic. My acid started acting up three days ago. I’m currently off chocs. T_T But I’ll live. At least I’m not off candy. And no meat in evenings. Ahem. S’okay. I’ll be back on track soon.

I’ve already reached 2k on page hits! Not bad! Pace is picking up already! I’m more inspired to do more work!