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I didn't want to admit it and I'd been blaming my busy life. Yes, I'm busy,  far more busy than I've ever been in my life, but I still have to come to terms with the way things are.

I am honest to all that is righteous in this world absolutely and discouragingly uninspired. I want to write, honest I do, but when pen meets paper there just isn't any of the usual sparks of creativity and when there is, it's always a short lived flame, leaving me with this incomplete wick in which I can do nothing with. I'm tired at staring at a blank page and hoping something will come or that I'll find the muse to take what I have and run with it.

So I have decided to just post the unfinished crap I have written here on DA. I'm hoping that having it posted might at least help me stop lamenting over how they'll all likely never be complete. Maybe then I'll be able to start something new and make it through from beginning to end.

So sorry for the inactivity and for not responding to comments as timely as I should, but I've started avoiding logging into to DA since it just reminded me how much I haven't done or been able to do in months. And though all of the things I'll be posting will be incomplete, maybe you guys will find at least some sort of entertainment in them.

I really do appreciate all love and support  you lovelies send my way. Your kind words have helped inspire me on numerous occasions, but this time around I think I'm just really down and out. But hopefully not for long. So for now, enjoy these little blurbs from my mind.

~Miki


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This is so late and for that I apologize. I wanted to update you all on my posts and updates. I should've done this during the summer, but better late than never I suppose. This summer I was painfully busy, between volunteer work, visiting family, and trips with family and friends. By the time I stumbled upon any free time all I wanted to do was relax with some music and a good book or play video games to my heart's content (never much gaming time during the semester).

Again, I'm unbelievably busy at the moment. I am currently a member of the Writer's Association her on my campus. They are divided into separate branches and at the moment I am a member of three: the Novelist Branch, the Story-telling (comic) Branch, and the Podcast Branch. Not to mention the regular group meetings where all the branches get together. Plus the novelist branch ask that we post a 5 pg singled-spaced chapter every Wednesday along with reading and critiquing the chapters of your group members. It doesn't seem like much but it really, really is and it's certainly been a test of my skills. I love it, but still...

That's four meetings a week on top of the many meetings and events I have to volunteer at for my on-campus entertainment committee. I've also sent out resumes for jobs on campus so that may be a thing as well. We shall see. 


The point is I am up to my neck in on campus involvement and schoolwork. I'm a second semester junior, aiming to finish up three majors, and my senior year is on the horizon. I don't intend to stop posting here on DA, but as you can see it's been sporadic. Just so you all know, I do write for all my stories here on DA almost every day, but a paragraph a day divided between my many stories only adds up to so much, unfortunately. At the moment I have some chapters for some stories and a spin-off series for one of my more popular series, but I don't intend to start uploading them until I'm at 8-10 chapters in. That way I can supply you all a steady flow of weekly updates. So hopefully you all can bear with me until then.

So here's the deal. If you all are interested, I can upload my weekly chapter drafts here for you all to enjoy. I know a large majority of you only stick around for my fan works, but this will mean an almost guaranteed chapter update every Wednesday on top of some poetry and short drabbles on Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays depending.  

I love writing fan fiction and its been a great way to get to know you all, but I'm almost 21 and I think it's definitely time to start honing my skills in regards to my own works too. 

I want to personally thank everyone for their supportive feedback and positive critiques. It really helps keep me motivated to see all those comments. I also want to thank you all for the patience you've shown me as well. I was 18 when I started this account and I've found 907 people who think the things I write are worth some attention. So thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.  I can't say thank you enough. I feel like I've improved a lot since joining and I can only hope time better improves my skills.

Sorry for rambling and my feelings won't be hurt if you just skimmed. ;) Anyhow, leave a comment below for what you think about me posting original works or if you just have some ideas of things I can do so you all don't go months at a time without some content.


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Lately it's come to my attention that a lot of you are awaiting the next installation of my Supernatural drabbles, but I've hit a bit of a road block. 


First and foremost, I want to ensure you that I have no intention of dropping the story. I'm already to deeply in love with it to throw in the towel just yet. But here's the problem, my classes are killing me this semester and my professors assign so much reading and papers that by the time I actually have time to read/write what I want I don't actually feel like it. So lately it's been hard for me to come up with ideas from scratch, but I think I might have a solution and that's where you guys come in.


I'm genuinely hoping you guys have a decent handful of ideas/things you'd like t see happen in this little series. Enough so that you might be willing to send them my way. It doesn't be a anything heavy in detail or whatnot, simply something enough to start the fire of literary passion. I'm honestly not sure how well this'll go over or if any of you even read these journals, but if you'd all like an update sometime during the remainder of this year I could really use some inspirational aid.


Alright, well forgive my rambling and hopefully this actually goes well, if at all... 


Thanks for your time and I hope to hear from you all~!



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Rules
1. You must post the rules.
2. Each person must say 5 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create ten new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4.You have to choose 10 people to tag and post their icons on your journal.
5. No tag backs.
6. No stuff in the tagging section about "You're tagged if you're reading this". You legitimately have to tag 10 people. (Haha! That's not going to happen. I'm much too lazy~!)


*I only posted the rules out of respect. :)

Tagged By: 

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Dix Choses de Moi:

  1. I've been studying French for almost six years.
  2. Aside from French I've studied German and Spanish, each for a lone year.
  3. I'm currently double majoring in Exercise Science and International Studies and minoring in French.
  4. As of now (hopefully it doesn't change) I'm aiming to be a physical therapist while keeping the idea of being a PA in mind.
  5. I do NOT eat pizza. (Probably due to overindulgence, I suppose)
  6. I cannot watch a romantic movie that doesn't have comedy. I just don't do drama.
  7. Because of an awkward experience with the idea of 'best friend' I've abandoned the title completely. Instead I call what would be my 'best friend' my 'Twin Soul.' 
  8. I was born in California
  9. I have a cat named Kristofferson and a dog named Lezah.
  10. I enjoy playing horror/pixel/platform/indie/action/otome games.

Les Questions:

1. Do you watch HISHE (how it should have ended), Cinemasins, or Screen Junkies (Honest Trailers) on YouTube? If you haven't, you should check them out!


Why yes I have~! I'm actually a fan and subscriber of all three channels. Though I must admit, I'm especially sweet on the last two.


2. Who (or what) is your favorite singer or band?


Wow, that's tough! I'm an indulger of many genres. I can't even begin trying to pick one to master all the others. I personally love Indie music. It's so enjoyable stumbling onto unique sounds of groups like Amarante, Greg Laswell, Metric, and Gregory & the Hawk. I also tend to stumble into songs that top the charts and dominate the radio. :D


3. Who's your favorite X-Men?


Definitely Rogue (original comic ver. b/c she's much less whiny), Kitty (she's as cute as she is BA), and Nightcrawler (He's just so much fun, especially in X-Men: Evolution).


4. Have you done the Ice Bucket Challenge?


No, I have not. But I personally do not think it should be done without the genuine intention of donating. 


5. What's your favorite ice bucket challenge video?


Chris Evans' hands down. My baby was just so classy about it.


6. Do you play any instruments?


Yes. I play clarinet and piano. These days I don't practice much so lets hope it all works like riding a bike.


7. Is there a time period you'd like to be living in? (could be in the past or in the future)


Oh my. I always give the strangest answer to questions like this, but here goes. There are quite a few time periods I'd like to bear witness to, such as the 50s or Austen-esque periods. Unfortunately, I'd honestly prefer to linger here in the 21st century. Because of my race I don't think life back in either of those centuries would go all that well for me. Hell, things are still tough now,  but at least I have wifi. :D


8. Which future Marvel movie are you most excited for? 


Hands down, DEADPOOL! Without an inkling of a doubt. I honestly hope the film is seen through to the end. The animation is gorgeous and this way Ryan Reynolds can truly bring out the real Wade. (B/C his role in Wolverine left much to be desired, but judging by the teaser reel Ryan voices Deadpool fairly well. If ot, then we could always snatch up the voice actors from the game~!)


9. Is there a certain book (or character) that you want filmmakers to make a movie for?


I've seen Hollywood give life to a great multitude of Stephen King's books, some better than others. What I can't seem to understand is why the world decided make a film of 'Thinner' or a TV series of 'The Dome' when there's a masterful (and much better) book by him that should be given every ounce of attention. With the zombie hurrah going on nowadays, I fail to see why his book  'The Cell' hasn't been given any thought. It's a great suspenseful (border horror) story and if that's up your alley I definitely recommend it. It's my absolute favorite book by him.


10. What do you think the world will be like ten years from now?


Well, I'm certainly no seer but I'd like to think it would at least be a bit more fair and equal (as in regards to human rights) than it is today. If that were to be true, I'd be beyond grateful and relieved. 


Les Questions Pour Les Autres (Literally the hardest part about being tagged):

  1. Who are your top three heroines?
  2. If you were forced to open a bakery, what would you name it?
  3. What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
  4. Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?
  5. What is something you learned in the last week?
  6. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
  7. If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
  8. What story does your family always tell about you?
  9. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
  10. If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
*Go for it if you're interested (You're welcomed to say I tagged you) and if not I hope you at least semi-enjoyed this. I mean you did make it this far so...that or you are just that bored. :D



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**EDIT (9/8/2014):
It would seem as though the issue has been resolved. The account on wattpad has been removed and I, and hopefully the many other writers that had their works stolen, am pleased to have my fics back to my name--where they rightfully belong. Thanks so much for the kind comments and supportive notes I received, as well as the alerts you all sent my way. I really do appreciate it!


So today it has been brought to my attention that someone on wattpad by the name of Joanna Beth Harvelle has stolen one of my works (SPN Drabbles) . I've never dealt with plagiarism before (I honestly never really thought my  works were good enough for plagiarism) and I find myself in a bit of a rut as how to go about it. I've already reported her to wattpad support and hopefully the situation finds itself rectified quickly.

The real reason I am writing this journal entry is to inquire for a favor from you all. I'd like to ask that you all let me know if you ever stumble upon a story that you're certain belongs to me. I would honestly appreciate it. SO if you've ever come across my my works on any social media sites or the like anywhere beside the links below, please please tell me. As far as reporting goes, please report the plagiarism you've found as well as alerting me to. I know it may sound like a lot to ask of you all, but I would genuinely appreciate the help~!

Sorry for the rant but thank you in advance for both your time and help. 
Anyway, I love you guys and be on the look out b/c I've got a few updates on the horizon (all of which are 100% me~!)




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