I know some people who get upset by the dArama - the always present silliness on dA; However, this website offers so much more than just a chance to view and post artwork or talk to people. I really hope everybody takes the chance to make the most of it, at least as much as everybody wants.

=DEVIANCE-ZINE has announced that it's affiliates will get a chance to present their club in the next November/December issue of the magazine; The Magazine is a terrific place - so spread the word!
*ProjectPositivity, still alive, calls upon you to come up with more than 10 good things about yourself, and to post them in a creative way for all to derive motivation and strength from. Read the details HERE. A couple of Examples:

*ArtForTheEscape encourages artists to vent through their creations rather than fall prey to hurtful places.
*dALinkSystem is a newly created official club to spread the rather well used (by some) dA Link System: in every deviation you submit, link to a work by another than you like - Expose yourself, Expose deviations, Expose art.
~ProjectDFC presents the December Form Challenge - a poem a day for the last month of 2009; and you don't have to commit yourself to all 31 days - full participation is a goal, not a requirement.
has started this year's Thanksgiving Note Project - note him with things you're thankful for by the 24th of November;
*Critique-It has announced a tentative date for a critique literature night: November 28th; Details and such soon to follow in an official news article.
*ProjectInspire has opened Project Critique Forward.

Uh, I've got several things to blab about. First of all, I'm doing better, I suppose - the uncertainty will stay there for several months, I guess, but the restlessness is gone, for now.

=KneelingGlory has turned 22 this week - go glomp her, she's awesome!

I always admire those who find inspiration in common unusual places: Craigslist's Missed Connections
See the results of Sophie Blackall's Inspiration.

Even though I listen to Pop music, I do so usually in those moments when I want to dance mindlessly and detach myself from the reality's responsibilities... So in my opinion high quality Pop is an oxymoron most of the time, however: I have to admit that if Lady Gaga continues producing songs and videos with content and purpose, she can join Madonna and Michael Jackson as a legend.
Paparazzi: Official Video
Bad Romance: Official Video [released just a week ago, I think her best thus far]

*Critique-It's contests have been updated - we've got immensely awesome prizes, and extended deadlines! Do participate - if anything, it'll be good practice.
WRITE A CRITIQUE Contest [1st place top prize: 11 months premium membership][Deadline: December 1st or 30 Submissions]
Write A CRITIQUE GUIDE Contest [1st place top prize: 20 months premium membership][Deadline: December 1st or 30 Submissions]
Find all updates to the contests in THIS JOURNAL.