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I got my first ultrasound last night, after going through severe bouts of agony in my side and found out I had a kidney stone. But there was an issue with the first ultrasound, so I had to stay overnight at the hospital, on an IV drip and a needle stabbed in my rear.

Come the next morning, I was up to go get another ultrasound. After loosing the contents in my stomach from nausea, I went in to find myself surrounded by medical students who were there on account of the hospital serving as a onsite training campus. So, I was on a lovely display for a bunch of chinese students while the doctor put the ultrasound attachment to my abdomen.

They poked and prodded, and jagged right where that darn kidney stone was, when the doctor asked my translator if I had two kidneys. I thought I did.... So I said yes. So about 15 minutes into the ultrasound, and having had me flip back and forth a good few times, I heard the prognosis, but I couldn't believe it.

Yes, I had two kidneys, like I had thought... except that was just on my right side. On my left... I had another two kidneys! Say WHAT!? I have 4 kidneys.... Thats kinda crazy no?
I have learned a lot from being in China. I've passed the half way mark of my stay. But I am finding that I am a townie at heart. That being said, I think that this coming Forth of July this year, I will be able to appreciate my home country like I've never realized I should have before. I love America.

Art Queue (paid):
PawsoftheOutcast
Zombicat (2x)
So for the second time while China, I've gotten stranded. this time in chengdu, sichuan. pics soon (give it a day or two till i get back to Bengbu)
I'm getting a little worried about money being here in China, so I was thinking I might offer some Chinese themed mini commissions? Head shots signed with the names in chinese characters (translated courtesy of my native coordinator). If I can get the calligraphic style down, I think they would be cool :)

$5 per headshot

Anyone interested? I can get a couple done a day between teaching classes

Unpaid to do list:
Shukko
Ine
SleepyNemui

Paid: ----------------------- Finished:
Skyler----------------------- yes
NovaHunter ----------------- Yes
Tusoul ---------------------- Yes
Kanga ---------------------- Yes
JH -------------------------- Yes
Vitex ----------------------- Yes
Mystic---------------------- Yes (unpaid)
Midnite--------------------- Yes (unpaid)
Kyu ------------------------ Yes
PawsOfTheOutcast---------- No (Echeck arrived)
Betta ---------------------- No (ref?)
Riversoblivion---------------- No
Zombicat-------------------- No
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EDIT 2: If you are on the list to get an icon, turns out I need to be paid first because in regards to my last journal, I got stranded in Chengdu, Sichuan, and lost a bit of my emergency fund getting back to Bengbu. So.... I am afraid that I cannot complete any of the icons that haven't been paid for yet because of said event.
Quick update and random blurbs:

After my last journal, I'm glad I could post some good news. My family and friends are doing much better, particularly my brother. I'm so glad. And my experience here in china is improving too. I still miss all my amazing friends. I'm so glad I can keep in contact with my buddies online. It really helps to have friends who can help me stand strong when I am struggling to be strong for myself. And for that I thank you all, for all your well wishes.

Speaking of messages, I got a funny email from my friend ~demiJecht who is on his mission in Washington DC right now. I told him I was peeved at him since he hadn't told me when his farewell was so I didn't get to say goodbye, so he responded with a rather entertaining drawing of himself banging his head against the wall in apology. It was rather sweet, though I'm still peeved at him. Hehe should I make him grovel a bit? :D Heheh I miss that troublemaker; I'd kick him in the pants if I could. HA!

And I got to see Kai on Skype today. I really want to hug my puppy so tight :') He was playing fetch with himself by tossing his bone and then going and rolling on it like it was a rotting animal. Hahah dogs do the darnest things! I called out his name, and he heard me and started running back and forth looking for me. Gah, I'm gonna cry just thinking about it. I am definitely going to have to have my camera ready when I return so I can see his reaction and record it. I hope he will remember me.

That reminds me... One quick question... should I post some pics from china here on my DA? I don't know who would be interested, if anyone?
It's been a tough week, and not just with teaching chinese preschoolers to speak english (though that can get pretty difficult). But honestly, I am really torn right now because in the last week there has been a cluster of suicides among mine and my brother's friends back home, and to really sum up all I've been told, my brother has been hospitalized in relation to said suicides...

I get sick every time I think about it, which being obligated to teach these children is good for a mild distraction, but it doesn't keep the thoughts and worry away completely. It's really effecting my ability to teach effectively.

All I want to ask is that maybe can anyone send a few prayers in my family's direction? They really need it right now, especially my brother. I'm really trying to keep from adding to my mother's worry, so I'm trying to stay out of poor situations here in China, but I've had trouble keeping my eyes dry, particularly at night. I'm conflicted about even staying because if I can that means my family is alright, but if something does happen, then I won't even get the chance to say goodbye... While if I do go home, I'll miss out on a great  experience for learning and self improvement...

Anyways, I love all my watchers so much. You help more than you know.
So thank you.

Sincerely,

Tesseri
Greetings from China, (its cold here!)
anyways...

I had lightning strike my brain...

DA has a survey for the people with premium memberships, and one section asks you to recommend new features for paying members of the site. I think we should all suggest (*coughdemandcough*) a widget for STREAMING directly onto deviantart, whether it be on our userpages or a specific submission page or something else.

if you like this idea PASS ON THE WORD and comment here so I can add your name to a list below! Even those without premium memberships can show your support and share/comment.

Sure someone is going to comment that this is a dumb idea, or it won't work for blah blah blah reasons, but honestly I don't care. be negative elsewhere because I will hide your comments if you start making a scene. This is just an idea, so don't get your knickers in a bunch over it.

List o' names:
=Tesseri-Shira (me of course! :P)
=TsuyoiUrufu
*AcidNeku
~inejwstine
~Bouldertalon
=Sunnybrook1
~Hawkfire11111
*BettaRae
~brandy212
~Luna--The--Wolf

EDIT:
I threw together a sort of WIP of what the widget might look like:
Everyone needs to see this, whether you are an artist, an author, or just a creative mind. Check out this journal with a video on Yuumei's page:
[link]
[link]
(TL: DR? just click the link at the bottom and get the book ;) its worth it I promise you)

Some of you may remember a long time ago when I was announcing the release of a book I did the cover for. Well now I have a new announcement for it.

You can download the book for FREE during a special promotion for the next week! It can be downloaded onto pretty much any device too, since kindle has an app for everything, even computers. If you like Redwall, or Mouse Guard, or Mistmantle Chronicles, or any epic, anthropomorphic fantasy, I would really recommend this book! And since its free right now, what is there to lose?

You only have to download it within the week and you can read it at your leisure. Every download helps bolster the chance for this book to be hard published, so if you download it, maybe even tell you're friends who might enjoy a free book.

Full details of a letter from the author: [link]
"Macar: The Iron Mane will be celebrating a free promotion starting this Saturday. That's right, the e-book will be FREE which means if you download the free amazon kindle app for you mac, pc, iphone, android, or whatever, you can have the Iron Mane in its e-book format for free! (No kindle required)

In fact, any downloads can only help the cause of Macar hopefully being published. Despite the couple errors that exist in the book, it has gotten great feedback. I'm hoping to fix the errors soon or even find more errors with the help of others. So, if you find any if you decided to download the book please don't hesitate to email me the errors and what chapter they are in (whether it is formatting or even spelling); self editing only gets someone so far.

Again, even if you can't read well on an e-reader, don't hesitate to download it while it is free just in case--again, it will also just help the book get recognized. You may not even need to download it, just 'purchase' the free version. Any contributions can help guys. Tell friends or whoever you may think be interested in the free e-book.

Much thanks, mates. Hope all has been well and I hope you like the news. Here's the link too-
Kyle Vargo"

[link]
I'll wish you all happy whatever-holiday-you-celebrate, but specifically Merry Christmas because that's what today is and that's what I celebrate.

I know I've been rather inactive lately, but hopefully i'll have time to post some art soon.


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and for random reading enjoyment or ignoring :P a meme (stolen from ellen-natalie):

Kissed any one of your Facebook friends? - nope
Been arrested? - No
Kissed someone you didn't like? - no
Slept in until 5 PM? - I wish!
Fallen asleep at work/school? - almost many times
Ran a red light? - almost... >.>
Been suspended from school? - no
Experienced love at first sight? - kinda I dunno...
Totaled your car in an accident? - No
Been fired from a job? - yeah
Fired somebody? - no
Sang karaoke? - YEAH! :D
Pointed a gun at someone? - does a rubber band gun count?
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? - Yeah
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? - haha no
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? - Yes
Kissed in the rain? - Nope
Had a close brush with death (your own)? - I have a bad habit of choking on bread.
Seen someone die? - Yes
Played spin-the-bottle? - No
Sang in the shower? - Yes
Smoked a cigar? - No
Sat on a rooftop? - Yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? - No
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? - Nuh uh
Skipped school? - Yes got caught. :P
Eaten a bug? - Yeah probably :P
Sleepwalked? - Not to my knowlege
Walked a moonlit beach? - no but it sounds cool!
Ridden a motorcycle? - Yes
Dumped someone? - Yes
Forgotten your anniversary? - no. never've had one.
Lied to avoid a ticket? - nope
Ridden on a helicopter? - No
Shaved your head? - No
Blacked out from drinking? - No
Played a prank on someone? - HECK YES
Hit a home run? - Yeah
Felt like killing someone? - Yes (but I would never hurt a fly.)
Cross-dressed? - Well techincally...? Yeah as a girl wearing pants thats techincally cross dressing... then again guys used to wear skirts and robes... does cross dressing actually exist?
Been falling-down drunk? - No
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? - I dunno.
Eaten snake? - No, but I hear it tastes like chicken
Marched/Protested? - No
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? - Yeah! Fun!
Puked on an amusement ride? - nope
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? - nope
Been in a band? - No
Knitted? - no
Been on TV? - Yes
Shot a gun? - Yes
Skinny-dipped? - No... #'-'# though it just might be on my bucket list...
Caused someone to need stitches? - No
Ridden a surfboard? - No
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? - No
Had surgery? - Yes
Streaked? - No
Taken by ambulance to hospital? - No
Passed out when not drinking? - Yes (pain is a real beast sometimes)
Peed on a bush? - Yes. Camping. Nuf said.
Donated Blood? - No
Grabbed electric fence? - Yeah! that sucker hurt!
Eaten alligator meat? - No
Eaten cheesecake? - Yes
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? - Yes
Killed an animal when not hunting? - Yeah :'C
Peed your pants in public? - No
Written graffiti? - Yes
Still love someone you shouldn't? - yeah
Think about the future? - Yes
Been in handcuffs? - Yes (daddio is a cop :P)
Believe in love? - Yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? - Yes
Been to a furry convention? - No. (Hopefully that'll change next year.)
Own a fursuit? - Yes partial
Bungee-Jumped? - No
Stolen something? - Yes
Kissed someone, same gender? - No
Kissed someone, different gender? - No (rather pathetic isnt it?)
Had sex in public? - No!
Skipped a night? - what?
Lied? - Yes
Created a Meme? - No
Been to another continent? - No but I will be when I go to teach english in china.
Been in a country without knowing the language? - No (refer to above answer)
Have seen a parent naked? - yes -_-;;;

Some nights....

Journal Entry: Tue Dec 18, 2012, 5:29 PM


Nothing good has come of today, and tonight I just feel like crying.

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Paining WIP Timelapse

Journal Entry: Thu Dec 13, 2012, 11:16 PM


Check out my latest work in progress!
[link]

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Art Raffle Drawing Stream! EDIT

Journal Entry: Tue Dec 11, 2012, 6:27 PM


I'll be streaming the raffle drawing in  15 minutes  (8:00 pm MST)
[link]

EDIT:
Check out the latest recording for the winner:
[link]

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Art Raffle! $1 entry! Earn entries with referrals!

Journal Entry: Wed Nov 28, 2012, 9:29 PM


Hi there! Tesseri here!

I have decided to hold a raffle for an illustration! Now this will be a sort of more "epic" painterly type of commission, which I don't do very often because they are so much work. Normally something like this would cost anywhere from $50-$100 but guess what! You can have the chance to win it at the low cost of $1! That's only 1% or 2% of how much it actually costs!

Here's few examples of my art:

(note I will not be doing this prize on canvas nor traditional media as that would increase the cost beyond what I can afford for a prize.)

Now for some…
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RULES
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$1 is ONE entry into the raffle.

You can enter as many times as you want to. The more you enter the more chances you are likely to win (basic mathematics of probability).

Consolations: Anyone who enters at least TEN times will get a head/bust sketch (twenty entries would get you 2 sketches and so on). If you enter more and get sketches, that will be in addition to the painterly commission. So yes you can get more than just one prize.

Your entries will be grouped if you enter more than once and you're name will be marked with an asterisk if you entered 10 times. (i.e. #20-23 ; Jon Deer | #24-34 Kitty Kat*) If you add entries at a later date your numbers will be split.

On December 10th the raffle will close and I will choose the winner randomly using a random number generator.

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BONUS!
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IF I have more than 70 entries, I will add a SECOND commission to the raffle prizes.

Referrals! IF you recruit 2 people who enter you will receive a free entry ($1 value). 4 recruits = 2 entries, etc. (the entrant must say your name in the comments of the paypal upon entering for the referral to count towards you).

IF you came from a referrer please state their name and you can get a bonus ½ entry which can be made into a full entry by referring one more person.

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PAYMENT
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I accept only paypal (email: tesseri_kemmara@hotmail.com) and please use a "PERSONAL MONEY TRANSFER" if you are going to enter otherwise paypal's fees will make your entry under the required amount for an entry. (i.e. if you send me a dollar, paypal's fees would reduce that to about 50 cents; Therefore not enough for a valid entry). I am not responsible if you mis-enter and end up without an entry because of the fees. If you are really concerned about accidentally mis-entering, add an extra 50 or so cents to your entry (not required)

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Entrants and Raffle Numbers:
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#1-2; Vitex Jackel
#3-9; Tethys D Wolf
#10-19 Bettarae*
#20-29 nothere3*
#30-34 Pyro the Husky
#35-54 Aki Fuusen**


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Disclaimer:
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I reserve the right to not accept vulgar, distasteful, crude, nudity or anything of the sort as a commission for the prize. I am a clean artist and will keep it that way.

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In the spirit of Voting!

Journal Entry: Tue Nov 6, 2012, 4:12 PM


Make a fictional character ballot meme!!!

Here's Mine:

President:...................................................... Inutaisho (Inuyasha)
Vice President: .............................................. Enki (Twelve Kingdoms)
State Senator:............................................... Hatter Madigan (Looking Glass Wars)
House Rep: ................................................... Howl (Howl's Moving Castle)
Governor: ..................................................... Sirius Black (Harry Potter)
Attorney General:........................................... V (V for Vendetta)
State Auditor:................................................ Van Helsing (The Hugh Jackman one :D)
State Treasurer:............................................. Link (Legend of Zelda)
County Commissioner:..................................... Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford)
Judges (6):
1. Aslan (Narnia)
2. Dumbledore (Harry Potter)
3. Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)
4. Professor Xavier (X Men)
5. Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downy Jr.)
6. FREAKING CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW :D (PotC 1-4)

Tag People:
ALL WHO READ THIS!


Blank form:
President:
Vice President:
State Senator:
House Rep:
Governor:
Attorney General:
State Auditor:
State Treasurer:
County Commissioner:
Judges (6):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Tag:
Original Meme idea: =Tesseri-Shira

Stolen from =Greykitty
Belle
[ ] You've kissed someone your friends didn't like
[X] You've been lost in the forest
[x] You love to read
[ ] You are not shy at all
[x] One of your family members is a bit weird
[x] You have done volunteer work
[x] You have a wild imagination
[X] You love to take care of people in need
[X] You've had guys like you only because they think you're pretty
[x] You've rejected at least one person when they've asked you out
Total: 8

Rapunzel
[ ] You're an orphaned child or have an evil step-mother
[x] You have many different hobbies to keep you busy
[x] You can get really bored
[ ] You have very long hair
[ ] Your hair is bright blonde
[x] You're an artsy person
[X] You're childish
[x] You can't wait to stop the same routine each day and start living
[x] You care about others and their feelings
[/] You like to follow the rules
Total: 6.5

Alice
[ ] You have/had a pet rabbit
[x] You love to play cards
[ ] You constantly know the time
[x] You get in sticky situations
[ ] You have been to a court
[ ] You have fallen asleep while doing homework.
[x] You have had a tea party
[x] You like hats
[x] You're late
[x] You know how to play croquet
Total: 6

Jasmine
[ ] Your dad is rich
[x] You are very clever
[x] You've been with someone way different from you
[x] You're unique and different from everyone else
[x] You'd never marry someone just because they were rich
[x] You have set a lot of goals for yourself
[x] You don't have a lot of (good) friends
[x] You're independent
[ ] You are wealthy
[x] Your parents try to control your life
Total: 8

Megara
[x] Your boyfriend is strong (at least most of my guy friends are. not in a relationship)
[x] You have gotten involved with the wrong people before
[x] You are very convincing
[x] You have fallen in love before
[x] You have had your heartbroken
[x] You find an interest in Greek mythology
[/] You lie sometimes - never intentionally
[x] You pretend to be someone you're not (fursona...)
[x] You have been used
[x] Purple is one of your favourite colours
Total: 9.5

Ariel
[x] Your parents expect a lot from you
[ ] You really try to follow the rules, but it's hard for you
[x] You're a bit of a trouble maker
[ ] You're the youngest in your family
[ ] You have a lot of sisters
[/] You collect something
[ ] You have/had long hair
[x] You are adventurous
[x] You're extremely curious
[ ] You believe everything people tell you/you're a bit gullible
Total: 4.5

Aurora
[ ] You live/have lived with someone other than your parents
[x] You almost died at a very young age
[x] You are gentle, loving, and/or thoughtful
[/] You have a decent singing voice (I like to think so)
[x] You like to sleep in late on the weekends
[ ] You spend most of your time outside
[ ] You're adopted
[x] You're very romantic (extremely shy on the outside but once you get by that...)
[ ] Pink is one of your favorite colors
Total: 4.5

Cinderella
[ ] One of your parents is dead
[x] You are expected to do a lot of chores
[x] You love to dress up
[x] You love animals
[x] You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming
[x] Your mom is really strict
[ ] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you
[x] You're afraid to speak your mind sometimes
[x] You have left your shoes at a friends house before
[ ] You have blond hair
Total: 7

Snow White
[/] You know that you're beautiful (I like to hope so!)
[ ] Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you
[ ] You've almost been killed
[/] You have at least seven good friends (again, I hope they consider me a good friend, as I do them)
[x] You've had food poisoning
[x] You have/had short hair
[ ] You get along with almost everyone
[x] All of your friends are different
[x] You love to have a good time
[x] You're happier when you're out of the house than in
Total: 6

Tinkerbell
[ ] You get jealous easily
[X] You loved your childhood
[x] You like to fly
[x] You believe in magic
[x] You're 5'2 or under
[ ] You hate pirates
[x] You love sparkle
[x] People underestimate you
[ ] You get angry easily
[x] You have/had a treehouse
Total: 7

Pocahontas
[x] You love to walk around and explore big cities
[x] You are more spiritual than religious (ummm both...?)
[/] You've been in an interracial relationship - more like different culture if that counts?
[x] One of your family members is dead
[x] Your parents are very protective of you
[x] Someone you know has been in war
[x] You love nature
[x] You have/had black hair
[x] You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful
[x] You're very adventurous
Total: 9.5

Mulan
[x] You can be a tomboy sometimes. - yup
[x] People wish you could be a bit more girly - probably
[x] You've pretended to be someone you're not - (fursuiting)
[x] You've had a physical fight with someone - oh elementary...
[x] You have/had considered running away from home --- (btdt)
[x] Your parents try to plan your life out
[x] A lot of your friends are boys
[x] You sometimes find yourself in bad situations
[x] You love your family so much that you'd do anything to protect them
Total: 10

Results:
Mulan -- 10
Pocahontas -- 9.5
Megara -- 9.5
Jasmine -- 8
Belle – 8
Cinderella – 7
Tinkerbell – 7
Rapunzel – 6.5
Snow White – 6
Alice – 6
Aurora -- 4.5
Ariel – 4.5
It's hard dealing with emotions. One moment, you can be happy and want to share that joy with everyone because you can't contain it; and the next you could be shattered.
I was sort of in an inbetween state of being numb for about the past week, and now I've started tilting towards the shattered side. I'm having a hard time catching my breath or unknotting my muscles from being tense. I will keep working on the art I owe anyone, but I don't think I'll be really up to anything extensive for a while. Just a bit fragile right now.
I love all my watchers. All my friends here on DA. I'm sorry I'm not a bit stronger at the moment for you all.
  • Mood: Remorse
  • Listening to: Nothing
  • Reading: Nothing
  • Watching: Nothing
  • Playing: Nothing
  • Eating: Nothing
  • Drinking: Nothing
That is all.
  • Mood: Remorse
  • Listening to: Nothing
  • Reading: Nothing
  • Watching: Nothing
  • Playing: Nothing
  • Eating: Nothing
  • Drinking: Nothing

Help a musician?

Sun Sep 23, 2012, 7:47 PM
Brev asked me to help spread the word:

Please check out this link and vote on the three songs within it: [link]

Help my friend realize his dream it'd really be greatly appreciated and wont take you more than a few minutes. Also if you could help spread the word through your journals about my friend that'd also he very cool too

Journal Skin by =Ottist and =Tesseri-Shira
Journal Code by ~Eshva
  • Mood: Remorse
  • Listening to: Nothing
  • Reading: Nothing
  • Watching: Nothing
  • Playing: Nothing
  • Eating: Nothing
  • Drinking: Nothing

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shouty shout. we should do a trade some time. ;)
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I would totally buy Gift of Gods, by the way! :D I dig comics.
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WHERE WARRIORS???!!
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