tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post2893412169053722251..comments2024-02-09T02:19:23.915-08:00Comments on WhiteDiamonds~: Applejacket, and Some Others~WhiteDiamondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-48744512781438433532012-11-10T17:38:28.337-08:002012-11-10T17:38:28.337-08:00@RenaTurnip
Okay, so "in the morning" t...@<a href="#c2816090247436812160" rel="nofollow">RenaTurnip</a><br /><br />Okay, so "in the morning" turned into "when I get home from work tonight"... which then turned into "I'm tired" and then subsequently "something very bad happened the next day". Then nobody ever heard from me again. I'm afraid I'm just going to forego trying to respond to the rest of this post after having missed all the lovely chatter, just simply to tail end it with an explanation as to why nobody really hears much from me lately. I've posted a little bit about it on my journal on deviantART, but anyone who hasn't kept tabs on that won't know, of course.<br /><br />@<a href="#c8591070245363006131" rel="nofollow">jodyjm13</a> @<a href="#c5039666034046607489" rel="nofollow">WhiteDiamonds</a><br />Support very much appreciated, as well as any I may have overlooked from anyone else... but...<br /><br />Well, I pretty much lost the job and my best friend in the same day. In that order, I may add, as well as for completely separate reasons. On the job front, the two owners of the store (who if I haven't mentioned before, are a South Korean couple) basically told me that I wasn't happy with my job and that I was too good for it... or something that essentially made no sense. I <i>was</i> going to tell everybody a story about how interesting and difficult work at a simple corner store can be, but that story sort of got overridden by this one instead. And to that I will say, it is honestly a lot of work. A lot more than you'd assume without knowing what goes on behind the scenes... if anyone's interested in this, I'd still be happy to explain for the sake of a good story, but yeah. On Monday of that week I'd finished talking to my boss about the upcoming months. She told me that I was to meet one of my coworkers on Thursday, and that I needed to learn all the procedures for every Saturday because Saturdays are special, and that I was getting one day off the following week... we basically spent a long time that night talking about it all, and I was very prepared for the rest of the season... soooo getting a phone call the following afternoon telling me what I've stated above (which I still don't understand) was a real downer, but more than that it was just downright confusing. I don't know why I was prepped for another entire month of work and schedules only to be unexpected snipped out like that... but ehh, I guess that's how it goes. I really had all my hopes riding on that job basically carrying me through the next year or two of my future, so now I'm back to just being stuck at home again :C<br /><br />As for the part about my best friend... to keep this exceedingly brief and because I don't want you all to feel down about it, the short version is that I lost my best friend to his own selfishness, and it's pretty much made life hard for me. I don't mean anything grim or dark by that, but it's one of those things where we just couldn't stay as friends because of the way he acts... so couple that with losing the job I've been trying so long to get, just a few hours earlier, and you have a Rena who does not say much on the Internet anymore and doesn't quite know what to do with herself. It's hard for me to work myself to keeping up with my friends, like all of you... but I was really happy when I had a chance to come out of my cave and watch the Cutie Art Crusaders interview and come chat again. I shall try my best to stay chatty, even if it comes only in short spurts. I miss you guys :<<br /><br />You may now return to your regularly scheduled exciting, fun and positive Ravishing Diamonds blog! *burrows back into the turnip hole*RenaTurniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876176050188258656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-80801112503947819452012-11-06T14:54:33.769-08:002012-11-06T14:54:33.769-08:00@WhiteDiamonds
Well, there's always Rarity...@<a href="#c434594436423693471" rel="nofollow">WhiteDiamonds</a><br /><br />Well, there's always <a href="http://i.imgur.com/TBpfY.gif" rel="nofollow">Rarity's Wedding Dance</a>. I'm thinking the ponies may need to hire a choreographer. But I suppose what they lack in fancy steps, they make up for in <a href="http://iambrony.steeph.tp-radio.de/mlp/gif/85188%20-%20animated%20banana%20dancing%20rarity.gif" rel="nofollow">enthusiasm.</a> AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-4345944364236934712012-11-06T14:30:25.996-08:002012-11-06T14:30:25.996-08:00@Harwick
"Crime lord" Angel-bunny? Oh m...@<a href="#c4840387618166628244" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br />"Crime lord" Angel-bunny? Oh mercy, what will people ever come up with next!<br /><br />Ah, I see about the potential video matter... well that's a shame in a way that it's still decidedly in rumor territory, but hopefully your guesses aren't too far off the mark, or in any case that it is indeed a very real thing we will all be able to look forward to. And as for dancing Rarity, don't blame her for her lack of rhythym, blame whoever made that video or set it to music for selecting something that wasn't timed properly! And even if I have to agree with you about whatever-the-heck that thing was that flew by. While I'm not sure I myself am capable of creating a gif out of a video (I've never tried before, and am not sure I possess the proper tools), such a thing would be wonderful, and I would absolutely plaster that all over the front on my deviantART gallery.WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-48403876181666282442012-11-06T12:40:51.859-08:002012-11-06T12:40:51.859-08:00@WhiteDiamonds
I'll definitely keep an eye on...@<a href="#c3517438453351898038" rel="nofollow">WhiteDiamonds</a><br /><br />I'll definitely keep an eye on the Winona/Opal story and let you know. The only other story I've read that really focused on the pets was one where Fluttershy was turned into a bunny and could only speak to other animals, and she got to see the kind of community the non-ponies had set up. Of course, all of the major pet characters played large roles in that one, with Angel Bunny being a kind of crimelord of the animal kingdom trying hard to keep Fluttershy from finding out. It had a lot of amusing touches.<br /><br />I haven't really heard anything about that possible video since someone first posted the schedule of the animation production house which showed them booked from summer to Dec. working on a 66m MLP video. I just figured that was cutting it too close for a Christmas release, and as I understand it the Easter season is the next big video release window, so it just seemed likely for the Spring. If it even exists at all.<br /><br />A lot of people assumed the leaked artwork of Trixie and those backgrounds were from regular season 3 stuff, which they very well could be what with the Episode 5 summary that EQD put up yesterday, but it seems we tend to get such leaks from what they are currently working on at the time and so the rumored video/movie would line up with those, I would think. <br /><br />As for your (not at all biased) video pick, Rarity looks extra adorable to be sure! Of course, I kind of heard Fluttershy in the back of my mind saying "I mean, no offense, but your rhythm is a <i>teeny-tiny</i> bit off." Plus, I have no idea what that thing was that flew through the frame... Still, I think you need to find a gif of Rarity dancing for your webcam image on DA, without a doubt.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-35174384533518980382012-11-06T11:27:30.483-08:002012-11-06T11:27:30.483-08:00@zhoomcar
Oh, haha, I did break the hundred-comme...@<a href="#c1466647283008357005" rel="nofollow">zhoomcar</a><br /><br />Oh, haha, I did break the hundred-comment barrier didn't I? I hadn't even noticed at the time! And thank you very much dear, I have missed all of you as well! **digital hugs** I am feeling better now at last, finally, or at least insofar as the most recent cold/bout of sickness goes... the heart issues are another matter but at least I seem to have them under control.<br /><br />Anyway though, congratulations on finishing one of your exams at least (with flying colors I imagine) and I wish you the best of luck with whatever else you still need to do. Including your December performance in choir, how exciting is that!<br /><br />@<a href="#c4955880821576224900" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br />An Opal and Winona friendshipping fanfiction?? Pfft, how incredibly cute and adorable is that! I love it already, so any potential Rarijack content as well is just the icing on the cake. If you manage to keep up with it, please do let me know if it's something I must read eventually!<br /><br />Regarding Twilight, that does indeed make a great deal of sense, and though I had heard rumors at an earlier point about a potential direct-to-video episode/movie I don't think quite so much information had been released at the time (insofar as a potential date and so on, I mean). That's very exciting, and though it's all speculation of course I don't doubt that you are indeed pretty near to the mark with your guesses.<br /><br />Well, whatever the case may be the pictures are certainly gorgeous to my eyes, and though I do love the area in which I live I do think it would be nice to have a change of scenery on occasion, and to experience actual <i>seasons</i> as I believe I've mentioned before. Thank you again for sharing, and as for that dancing Vinyl/Octavia video, I recently stumbled across something that is both relevant and (in my entirely biased opinion) even <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHXPSs4ykA" rel="nofollow">more adorable</a>. Hopefully you all might enjoy that as much as I did. ^_~WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-49558808215762249002012-11-04T13:41:45.340-08:002012-11-04T13:41:45.340-08:00@WhiteDiamonds
I do like to plug artists and writ...@<a href="#c7005628423729983013" rel="nofollow">WhiteDiamonds</a><br /><br />I do like to plug artists and writers, and the works they create. I figure it's the least I can do in return for the enjoyment I get from their free works. I do realize that stories aren't as easy to check out casually as artwork though, so while I toss out recommendations from time to time I don't necessarily expect people to find the time to read all of them. Still, it never hurts to mention them.<br /><br />I just saw a the beginnings of a cute story idea over on FimFiction about friendshipping between Opal and Winona as they're forced to spend time together due to their owners doing so. I can't tell yet whether it's background RariJack in that one, or just regular friendship going on quite yet though.<br /><br />I did think of your picture above when that Octavia/Scratch video ended with the trip and blush... and then I realized that the appeal of those two was based in much the same vibe as RariJack anyway, just with completely made-up personalities.<br /><br />As for those Twilight rumors, it occurs to me that perhaps the most likely place for them to come true would be the strongly rumored direct-to-video, 3-episode-long "movie" being created for a likely Easter-ish release. If that rumor crosses with the rumored return of Discord, then really anything could happen quite easily in that one without really throwing the show itself out of whack with major changes. Discord is certainly handy that way. (I could also see those backgrounds of Sweet Apple Acres and the Boutique being from some major Discord story.) Sure, that's so many levels of speculation as to be ridiculous, but I need something to occupy me while I draw my little buildings.<br /><br />As for the area in which I live, the surrounding environment is really quite lovely. Unfortunately, the towns and such are mostly old, crumbling leftovers from the steel boom. There's a certain picturesque nature to them too, but most are not what one would tend to call beautiful in and of themselves.<br /><br />AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-14666472830083570052012-11-02T02:50:02.536-07:002012-11-02T02:50:02.536-07:00Yeah! Break that one hundred comment barrier! I...Yeah! Break that one hundred comment barrier! I've missed your presence, Di, hope you get better 3: (for the record, I've hardly been on deviantART either, just been skulking this here blog until someone else said something.)<br /><br />Graduation has come and gone, but there still remains a few things left to take care of. One end-of-year exam has been completed (English), and it feels particularly strange that I won't have to be writing analytical essays on such a frequent basis anymore. But I want the rest to just be over already, receive my <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATAR" rel="nofollow">ATAR</a> and be on my way.<br /><br />But before that, school choir still requires my attendance for a performance in December. So not exactly time to hang up my uniform just yet. (Shut up and get back to studying, says me.)zhoomcarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429521746867175989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-25059946251970600442012-11-02T00:14:29.764-07:002012-11-02T00:14:29.764-07:00@Harwick
Ahaha, I still adore that gleeful giddy ...@<a href="#c1133634673514561993" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br />Ahaha, I still adore that gleeful giddy Rarity... so adorable. I only briefly commented on that EqD thread, and have since spoken with you about the upcoming season of course, but suffice to say that I at least am excited about what's to come and am not at all bothered by any of the Twilight-centric rumors which apparently have some fans in a tizzy... I won't say anything further here though in case some people prefer to keep the discussion spoiler-free. But yes, just a little over a week now, hooray!<br /><br />Lastly, regarding those photos you took on your blog; mercy but you do live in an absolutely breathtaking area! I am utterly envious, and in awe of the fact that you on a daily basis, in waking life get to see the type of things I myself can only appreciate in calenders and the like... lucky you. <3 Thank you very much for sharing those with all of us, as I sincerely did enjoy looking at all of those (and even if your blog still won't allow me to comment so I can say so there... pish).<br /><br />@<a href="#c7962856362913052824" rel="nofollow">zhoomcar</a><br /><br />Oh, congratulations on graduating, my dearest! That is certainly a huge milestone in your life. It is sort of a bittersweet feeling, or at least was for me in a way, but now you have your entire life ahead of you, and it's very exciting. =) Hugs and kudos to you! <3<br /><br />@<a href="#c20595078798196036" rel="nofollow">Coconutswallow</a><br /><br />Well hello darling, and welcome back! I always do notice your absence from here you know. =) I know what you mean about the discussions in this place being very "comfortable" and entertaining to browse through, and now that I think of it perhaps that's why I've been under so much stress recently; because I've been absent so much! You all are lovely though and I really do enjoy everyone's company very much... it's always a pleasure to be back here.<br /><br />And anyhow, your very kind words about the artworks! Thank you so very much, for always (and as most everyone here is) being far too kind to me. None of these are particularly impressive really, or at least when compared to many of my works, but I was happy with all of the expressions at least and considering how important this is to me, I would consider them a success enough. 'Applejacket' in particular I find satisfying in this regard, because I think for me personally her satisfied expression is what makes the entire picture, and of course with the Rarijack doodle I managed to accomplish exactly what I set out to do with the reactions/expressions and tone (even if it is in a very rough state) so I was happy about that. I'm very glad that so many people seem to like the jacket-ponies idea, and even though I haven't managed to work on any artwork since sharing the small Rarity progress-shot, I hope to get back to doing so soon!<br /><br />Thank you again, as always for the kind feedback, and again it's lovely to see you back here. And thank you as well for the happy anniversary wishes for the blog! <3WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-7155138064908448902012-11-01T23:22:54.857-07:002012-11-01T23:22:54.857-07:00@CaineScroll
Ah, so there you are! I too have bee...@<a href="#c4442071135344618112" rel="nofollow">CaineScroll</a><br /><br />Ah, so there you are! I too have been wondering about how life has been treating you recently, and it's nice to hear that it seems to be "good" even if you do consider yourself overwhelmed with schoolwork. I realize that can be difficult, since I've been there myself of course (and not <i>that</i> long ago!), but nevertheless as Harwick and Jody said I really must agree that I'd also enjoy taking some classes again I think, if only I could manage it. Perhaps someday!<br /><br />But whatever the case may be, thank you for stopping by to say hello, briefly or not! As well as for sharing that project of yours... looking good dear!<br /><br />@<a href="#c142795507524267491" rel="nofollow">Poppun</a><br /><br />Ah, well I am sorry to hear about your computer troubles... of course, as I was just going through such a thing myself I know how incredibly bothersome that can be. But certainly, I hope you have a chance to try it soon, and also that everything will (or has since) worked out with that assignment of yours as that really does sound quite unfair.<br /><br />And regarding that first generation pony comic, that really is rather... sad, isn't it? ^_^; It amazes me sometimes how dark so many things were in cartoons and such that I can sometimes remember from my childhood. It's interesting that you've started collecting some of the older toys too... just thinking about it sort of makes me miss my own, as well.<br /><br />@<a href="#c3169482696060618510" rel="nofollow">jodyjm13</a><br /><br />Yay, Jody-darling! It's always a such a delight to hear from you, whenever and however it might be. And in this instance of course, I can sadly relate very well with the lack of commenting recently...<br /><br />I remember reading you say once before that "Suited For Success" was also your favorite episode and/or the one that really made you a fan of the show, and of course I find it lovely that we have that in common! I have to wonder if it wasn't the very same airing of the episode that we both caught as well, since the timing sounds like it would have been about right. =) Such a small world, it's always a wonder.WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-70056284237299830132012-11-01T23:12:57.290-07:002012-11-01T23:12:57.290-07:00@Harwick
Background Rarijack is always a welcome ...@<a href="#c7451126050844374623" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.derpiboo.ru/media/BAhbBlsHOgZmSSJlMjAxMi8xMC8zMC8xNF8yM18wMl80MDNfMTM2NzEzX19VTk9QVF9fc2FmZV9waW5raWVfcGllX3NoaXBwaW5nX2NvbWljX2h1Z19hcnRpc3RfaG93ZG9wb25pZXN3b3JrBjoGRVQ/136713__safe_twilight-sparkle_rainbow-dash_pinkie-pie_fluttershy_rarity_applejack_shipping_comic_lesbian_hug_rarijack_flutterpie_artist-howdoponieswork.png" rel="nofollow">Background Rarijack is always a welcome bonus =)</a> (and I realize I should probably feel bad posting that, but it still makes me laugh even now and I have you to thank for originally bringing it to my attention all those months back anyway =p). Thank you very much for sharing those story recommendations! I'm afraid I can't even begin to guess when I might have a chance to read any of them, but nevertheless I will try to keep them in mind for when I am less busy. <br /><br />I know what you mean about also wishing to still try my hand at pony-comics "someday", and as for the 'best friend' pairings I think you were right when you stated that it probably is impossible to break them up as such after all (and you and I have already discussed the matter of course, but I'll restate that I don't necessarily agree with <i>all</i> of FreezingShock's points either, but thought they were some interesting ruminations and certainly worth sharing). Oh yes, and I did watch that little dancing Vinyl/Octavia video to the very end, of course. And hooray for my classic cliche 'tripping and/or falling on the other person' blushy-moment at the end! ^_~<br /><br />@<a href="#c3454023044471185855" rel="nofollow">Anon</a><br /><br />Ahh, so <i>that's</i> why you're not around here as much as you used to be! Because you've been busy hanging around on various Livestreams by the sounds of things. Well, it's good that you've been enjoying yourself (I can only presume), and I have actually heard of TheLivingTombstone before... he and I have briefly corresponded on deviantART in fact, and he seems to be a very nice guy. I can't say I'm especially familiar with his music though, most unfortunately!<br /><br />Ah yes, Rarity's hair... many artists seemingly have difficulty with it going by what I've read, but I myself have never had a problem drawing it. Honestly, those two different sketches both (which are very nice by the way) could have been drawn by me in regards to the hair I believe, just depending on the angle and whether or not I was trying to convey any motion (imagining how her would bounce and such). And I guess he makes her curl slightly larger, but still they're not too dissimilar.<br /><br />Well, Harwick and I discuss much more beyond just pony-ships, or even just ponies in general, but as I said having similar interests and opinions on so many things does help of course. I think he and I seem to agree on most everything the majority of the time, even though some things are of greater interest to me and others to him, which is only natural. But still, when it comes to opinions on things and certainly in regards to the show and characters, I think we're almost always on the same page.<br /><br />Oh dear Goddess that Applejack plushie is adorable... thank you so much for sharing all of those with me! All are lovely. And well, if I ever have considered doing a recorded interview, I'll be perfectly honest when I say then you have very nearly just talked me out of it, singlehandedly, with that "disclaimer"/warning of yours... <a href="http://denver.mylittlefacewhen.com/media/f/img/mlfw4_1296144401492-_n1298857524088_.jpg" rel="nofollow">you wouldn't really ever do such a thing to me, would you?</a>WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-50396660340466074892012-11-01T23:00:44.975-07:002012-11-01T23:00:44.975-07:00Well it's now been two weeks since I posted he...Well it's now been two weeks since I posted here last, it seems... that really is terrible. Of course, as a couple of you know from a few brief conversation when I managed to log onto deviantART, I was sick <i>again</i> all last week, and am technically still recovering (I think you must have jinxed me Anon-dear, because ever since you remarked that I got sick all the time and I disagreed, it seems that really has been the case). Aside from that I've just been working a great deal, and in this instance a lot of sewing/costume work because I've actually managed to pick up some Halloween-related projects recently, so that's a nice thing.<br /><br />Anyhow though, I <i>am</i> sorry for not being very active around here over the past month or two, or in the fandom at all really since obviously, I haven't managed to get any new artwork made in quite some time. I hope this will change soon but in the meantime at least, I hope to have something fun to post about later this week or next. And no matter what, I hope life has been treating all of you well in the meantime!<br /><br />@<a href="#c2816090247436812160" rel="nofollow">RenaTurnip</a><br /><br />Oh, I wouldn't say that at all... any job is an accomplishment really, or certainly better than none, and as you said is just one step forward which is always a positive thing. My first job wasn't particularly glamorous I don't think; I believe I mentioned it once upon a time, long ago in an Equestria Daily post, and I have to wonder now if Harwick remembers it because I know he and I were discussing it at the time. Probably not, but perhaps that's for the best after all. ^_^;<br /><br />But anyhow! At this point, of course, you've now been working there for a couple of weeks and so I can only hope you've gotten settled and that things are going well. And as for making your birthday up to you (and zhoomcar), I still fully intend to do that you know... once I promise something like this I think I have always gotten it done, though I'll admit it could take some considerable time. Eventually though, I shall get it done!WhiteDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330881754157567212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-19045848060280506992012-11-01T21:27:48.298-07:002012-11-01T21:27:48.298-07:00@Coconutswallow
We'll have to see how the fal...@<a href="#c5353361161903420159" rel="nofollow">Coconutswallow</a><br /><br />We'll have to see how the fall colors withstood the damp remnants of Hurricane Sandy. We just got rain and some wind, but nothing too serious here. It's been miserable and I've been busy with deadlines, so I've barely looked out a window for the last few days. It may be that the trees are all bare by now, but even so it was at least a really pretty fall while it lasted.<br /><br />I love excited Rarity... Honestly, I love all of the excited ponies, especially when they do the nervous dancing hooves thing. But Rarity having a fangirl meltdown while everyone else looks on seems like it'll be a highlight of the season premiere already. Just over a week!<br /><br />Glad you liked the videos, by the way. Also, the story of your entry into fandom is very familiar... curiosity about what the appeal of these candy colored horses actually was certainly played a role in my own decision to actually play the episodes instead of just grabbing some screenshots for references.<br /><br />And I really do love the Drawfriend for bringing so many artists and other fans to my attention. AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-78288604050976946572012-10-27T15:26:36.346-07:002012-10-27T15:26:36.346-07:00@Harwick'sBlogConversationStarter®
Even more ...@Harwick'sBlogConversationStarter®<br /><br />Even more late reply, now in the form of how I got introduced to the fandom.<br /><br />My introduction was relatively quick and simple. It was around May (how Ponydora knew his exact date I will never know) of last year that I was browsing YouTube and came across an odd link in the Related Videos bar entitled "Pinkie Pie's No Fear Song." This didn't strike me as odd until I noticed that the views were in the hundreds of thousands. Very curious, I clicked the link and was greeted by a hyperactive pony jumping around telling characters that I didn't know from John Doe not to be afraid of these trees (which didn't look remotely scary at all).<br /><br />With a raised brow, I glanced at the comments and was surprised to see a fair amount of devoted fervor to the video and a comment section devoid of ridicule and, in fact, filled with a fair amount of wit. Tracing these equestrians to their source I discovered the song belonged to MLP:FIM. I browsed a few other clips of the show that had very high view counts and continued to notice staunch fans with comments such as "I can't believe how much I'm in love with this show." My curiosity only grew, so I started watching the first season on YouTube.<br /><br />The show didn't instantly grab me, I must say, but it didn't irritate me, which was a surprising feat for a modern children's cartoon. So I kept watching and soon found myself sucked in about mid-way to the point that I started eagerly devouring the rest of the season. Right before the last few episodes, I started diving deeper into the fanbase and happened upon EqD and from there I was fully engrossed into the fandom. That site showed me just how amazing the fans of the show were and how I really wanted to be a part of it all.<br /><br />I think I've mentioned how I cam across WD's blog before so here's the abbreviated version: loved her drawings in the drawfriends, occurred to me I ought to just seek out the source of these wonderful fanarts, found blog, died of glee.Coconutswallowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054447018961863523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-53533611619034201592012-10-27T15:18:09.139-07:002012-10-27T15:18:09.139-07:00@Anon
The wonderful thing about me not having the...@<a href="#c4787491216059877292" rel="nofollow">Anon</a><br /><br />The wonderful thing about me not having the time to catch up with the latest pony conventions is that I know that in all likelihood you'll be able to inform me on the most interesting aspects in a very nicely put together recap. How about that blind reading? One word: brilliant.<br /><br />I see the results of your drawing labor are coming along nicely. Excellent beginning if you ask me. I certainly know my attempts to make something of that sort would result in something vile enough to be condemned by law.<br /><br />Demoman, eh? That is oddly fitting. I approve. Though now I feel compelled to have a much more <a href="http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/323/f/f/implied_facehoof_by_shadowillhcr-d4gp3fu.png" rel="nofollow">explosive</a> personality. Over all, that picture was highly amusing. (And Anon-Pyro... oh you).<br /><br />@<a href="#c1185212204882179933" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br />Your Place of Residence=1, My Place=0. Those are some amazing pictures, especially the ones with the church steeples and underneath the bridge. Gorgeous, those.<br /><br />I saw that picture of Rarity for Season 3 and was very glad I was not drinking anything at the time or I would have had to clean up my keyboard. "Highly amusing" doesn't even come close.<br /><br />Exactly how much of a close encounter with Sandy are you going to have?<br /><br />It's a pity how fandoms can sometimes be their own worst enemies. It can wear on you rather quickly on occasion but you've provided two nice doses of antidote. Those were class A smile-bringing.<br /><br />@<a href="#c7962856362913052824" rel="nofollow">zhoomcar</a><br /><br />Large congratulations for passing the high school lifemark! "You have taken your first step into a larger world." (Is that what I'm reduced to quoting now?)Coconutswallowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054447018961863523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-205950787981960362012-10-27T15:14:11.819-07:002012-10-27T15:14:11.819-07:00Well... this is my first major breather since Idon...Well... this is my first major breather since Idon'tevenknowwhen. My life just prior: <a href="http://denver.mylittlefacewhen.com/media/f/img/mlfw4832-1335907336132.gif" rel="nofollow">this</a>.<br /><br />I would say things should be far lighter from here on out but I've told myself that before and look where that's gotten me. No more jinxing I say! Blah blah blah no one wants to hear me complain about my uninteresting life.<br /><br />I'll say, as far as interesting and relaxing things go, this blog has it in spades. Few forums of discussion has ever compelled me to read everything I've missed, but this one is an exception. Too many interesting people with interesting things to say. Once I got to this blog, having saved it for last after catching up with other websites around the 'net, I got myself a drink, propped my feet up on my foot rest, and read through all these posts. Relaxing.<br /><br />Coming in this "late" so to speak, I honestly have no idea what I'm going to put in this post.<br /><br />I suppose the following will simply have to do:<br /><br />@<a href="#c6118833979828509844" rel="nofollow">WhiteDiamonds</a><br /><br />You wouldn't happen to be in the business for superbly late commentary on your art would you? Because, oh my, do I have a surplus.<br /><br />I'm very much loving the Applejacket. It fits (oh, look at that pun, isn't it cute) AJ perfectly. She looks quite taken with it as well, what with that satisfied expression and all. Excellent color choice for the jacket if I might say so, it goes with AJ's orange very well. A zipper? Hooves? Hmm. (How do they work?) Anyway, one of the best of the Applejack compilation it was featured in.<br /><br />And look, it's followed by a trend! I love Rarity's pose. It's exactly the pose I'd expect her to assume were someone to ask her if they could take a picture of her in her new jacket. Hers would be a fur one wouldn't it? Of course!<br /><br />It's Twilight! It's been awhile since she's been featured in your drawings. Yet another fine choice of outerwear for her, it makes her look even more studious than normal. The book was a nice addition in that regard. She looks far more confused as to why she's being drawn than the others. Mayhaps to her a new jacket is not anything special.<br /><br />If you do ever draw the others, then count me eager. This is already a fine series that can only get better.<br /><br />Yet another long-time-no-see pony: Irritated Rainbow Dash! The more I stare at her expression the wider my smile gets. Please don't ever stop being the expression master that you are. I like the way you colored her mane and tail. It has a nice blended look. What has her bothered? Perhaps she doesn't like the idea of putting on a jacket and standing on two legs. Maybe she saw the next picture and was embarrassed with all that "mushy romance." We may never know!<br /><br />Speaking of which, hello Rarijack. Fancy seeing <i>that</i> on this blog. Strange. Still, such an amusing picture for how small of scope it is. Conveying what it needs to with a minimum of space. Such a classic little romantic encounter. Or perhaps not. I don't want to jump to conclusions. Maybe upon close inspection, Rarity and AJ realized they had gone to far in their makeup party when it came to the blush. Sounds completely plausible.<br /><br />While I'm at it, have a thoroughly late congrats on the birthday of the blog!Coconutswallowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054447018961863523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-11852122048821799332012-10-27T10:37:18.204-07:002012-10-27T10:37:18.204-07:00@Anon
I'd be worried about making Rarity'...@<a href="#c1389130327104097713" rel="nofollow">Anon</a><br /><br />I'd be worried about making Rarity's hair look like a burrito if it didn't already have that appearance anyway. It helps in the show that burritos are rarely indigo in color, but otherwise I'm pretty sure that was the look she was going for to begin with. Spicy and exotic.<br /><br />I always thought that Di was far more show-accurate in giving Rarity a tight front curl to her mane, whereas I tend to let that thing grow to ridiculous sizes. I have noticed recently, however, that in some few shots it really does get quite large, so perhaps I wasn't as wildly off the mark when I first started drawing her that way than I thought.<br /><br />I suppose I had best enjoy the colors of fall while I can before "Frankenstorm Sandy" strips all of the trees next week.<br /><br /><br />@Everyone<br /><br />Every now and then some infighting or other aspect of fandom gets me a little down. As such, I wanted to share these two, fairly old pony videos. They're both very simple with no effects or lip-sincing, just cheerful scenes from the show with good matching music. I find a fair amount of cheer in them: <br /><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/-PUjjSav0zQ" rel="nofollow">Friend Like That</a><br /> <br /><a href="http://youtu.be/OnscBhxSeCk" rel="nofollow">A Lesson in Friendship</a> AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-32551623010384540652012-10-24T22:36:22.686-07:002012-10-24T22:36:22.686-07:00@jodyjm13
Jody J. Jonah Jameson, hello again. I h...@<a href="#c8591070245363006131" rel="nofollow">jodyjm13</a><br /><br />Jody J. Jonah Jameson, hello again. I hope you do find more time to drop by, because we do enjoy hearing from you. (Have you seen the muro drawing that WhiteDiamonds left at your dA page?)<br /><br />I'm not sure how seriously you meant the comment about cynicism, but in my experience, it's actually most common in people of my general age. (I recall that it was a main characteristic of the "emo" culture that was popular in the 2000s.) That remark was made in humor of course, and as for where it may have come from, I suppose I am influenced by a couple of comedians. I don't generally follow any of them, but the first that comes to mind (that would be appropriate to mention here) is the popular YouTube filmmaker "Ashens", a 35-year-old British man who reviews cheap electronic handheld games and bizarre products that he found at Poundland (a British dollar store). This is perfect for me, because I like British accents almost as much as I enjoy making fun of things that are of low quality. (I'm the harshest critic of my drawings, for example.) He is often sarcastic, and he has developed <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/StuartAshen?from=Main.StuartAshen" rel="nofollow">numerous catchphrases</a> and running gags over the years.<br /><br />Also, since we're on the subject and I've just remembered it, there is a great French Canadian show and YouTube channel called "JustForLaughsTV" featuring mostly silent public practical jokes. Unlike most American prank shows that focus on being disgusting or "extreme", JFL is lighthearted and harmless. I just thought that would be worth mentioning while it is in mind.<br /><br />Their avatars' expressions were the same as the Medic and Spy's in <a href="http://www.forevergeek.com/wp-content/media/2011/06/tf2.png" rel="nofollow">the original</a>, no less. (Even mine was a perfect fit.) The Solider might just be quirky enough for you; in the "Meet the Team" series, he speaks with a drill sargeant's voice, he wears a helmet that most often covers his eyes, and he seems to insert Sun Tzu in his own personal rendition of Noah's Ark.<br /><br />@<a href="#c7962856362913052824" rel="nofollow">zhoomcar</a><br /><br /><a href="http://denver.mylittlefacewhen.com/media/f/img/mlfw2478-44392_-_Artist-Mushi_ew_gay_photo_finish.png.jpeg.png" rel="nofollow">Oh no, Visual BASIC?</a> Excuse my opinions on this... Just about every programmer I have ever met agrees that Visual BASIC is probably the grossest, least intuitive and least useful language we have ever seen...it's a shame that they teach it in school. What you <i>should</i> be learning depends on what sort of programming you plan to do, but it's generally accepted that C++ is a good place to start. I don't think you need to be a programmer to see the difference between <a href="http://rosettacode.org/wiki/99_Bottles_of_Beer#C.2B.2B" rel="nofollow">this</a> and <a href="http://rosettacode.org/wiki/99_Bottles_of_Beer#Visual_Basic" rel="nofollow">this</a>. All you really need are the proper resources and the drive to be teach yourself what you need to learn. Programming is like art in that way. It doesn't take years of textbooks and practice. It takes a minute or two of observation with a good example and a vision.<br /><br />...But they're different in every other way, so don't get any ideas. Hmph.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754436942706509679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-13891303271040977132012-10-24T22:25:28.740-07:002012-10-24T22:25:28.740-07:00@CaineScroll
I'm glad to see you back, at lea...@<a href="#c4442071135344618112" rel="nofollow">CaineScroll</a><br /><br />I'm glad to see you back, at least for the moment. I was considering that you may have distanced yourself from this fandom by now. On that note, I wanted to show this to you when you last commented here, but <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmaUjvUetmQ" rel="nofollow">you might like to hear this</a>. I wish CaineTheDoombringer would make more "silly" songs like that one.<br /><br />I have not yet gone off to college as you probably know, and I'm not sure if I ever will, depending on the career that I settle on and what my financial situation will be in the next few years, but I'm happy to be nearly there. Your project looks interesting, though I'm not sure I can tell what type of exercise it was. The shore in the background must be a photograph, and I would guess that the dragon is probably computer-generated. Was it an exercise of adding the dragon to the scene? I would have made the dragon image smaller and placed it farther off into the distance, but I don't have much experience with Photoshop at all, so I'm sure you have done a far better job at it than I ever would.<br /><br />Oh, and I happened to run into this: <a href="http://disney.go.com/create/art/2gs11k6U4Y0V0000188C18pe-i-791d05" rel="nofollow">Somebody redrew your Kimono Rarity.</a> I don't know...it doesn't seem to retain the charm of the original.<br /><br />@<a href="#c4505628201513762418" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a><br /><br />Nothing forces you to pay close attention to the visual design of the characters as well as fanart. I had to learn about the form of a pony when I was making vectors of it, but because Rarity's hair and tail were not part of the model I was making, I haven't needed to observe them so closely until now. I do favor WhiteDiamonds' interpretations of the ponies, so I fully intend to steal them. (I have made an effort to make it look a bit different, anyway. <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ViewersAreMorons" rel="nofollow">It may fool some viewers.</a>)<br /><br />Rarity thankfully is bald no longer, however, she is still lacking a tail. This citical oversight will be swiftly eradicated <a href="http://dashie.mylittlefacewhen.com/media/f/img/mlfw1119_tumblr_lr6mw1cbNX1qafrh6.jpg" rel="nofollow">at my next opportunity.</a><br /><br />Either way, you can trust that I will manage to make it look like Mexican food. I do follow EQD, and I do look at those spoilers when they are posted, but I'm not sure there is much I can say about them. I was born in the Fall, and I spent the first years of my life living in a place where orange maple leaves would cover every foot of grass and every street and sidewalk. It brings back memories of watching British children's shows (which were more common than American television programs, presumably by the will of the queen) and going on field trips to make applesauce and maple syrup...<br /><br />Ah, I envy your town. Today, I live among wild herons and senior citizens (also wild) in the barren flatlands, taking photographs of clouds in the hopes that I might reunite with civilization someday. Thank you for the pictures. In the proper setting, Autumn is truly a season to behold.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754436942706509679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-17724885637456138602012-10-24T17:00:15.302-07:002012-10-24T17:00:15.302-07:00@zhoomcar
Congrats on graduating, by the way! Ce...@<a href="#c7962856362913052824" rel="nofollow">zhoomcar</a><br /><br />Congrats on graduating, by the way! Certainly one of the major transitions in life. And best of luck on finishing Pokemon Black 2 as well, as long as I'm at it.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-37711689845857545122012-10-24T16:55:29.328-07:002012-10-24T16:55:29.328-07:00Not to steal people away from Di's blog (as if...Not to steal people away from Di's blog (as if I ever could) but she had expressed interest in seeing some fall photographs I had taken recently and have posted <a href="http://harwicks-random-stuff.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">here on my seldom-used blog.</a><br /><br />I love Fall, and it's been an especially beautiful one in the river valleys where I'm currently living.<br /><br />AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-79628563629130528242012-10-24T07:19:05.927-07:002012-10-24T07:19:05.927-07:00@Anon
Software dev, as a subject in the Victorian...@Anon<br /><br />Software dev, as a subject in the Victorian schooling curriculum, to be honest, is kind of rubbish. Features nowhere near as much programming as anyone would have hoped. At least the theory learnt actually has some use in the wider world, unlike a large majority of the stuff they teach in Math. But tl;dr, it's mostly theory and stuff with Visual Basic.<br /><br />Meanwhile, just officially graduated from high school, following mass and valedictory dinner. Will miss it. But not for long, as it appears I did the silly thing of misplacing my Nintendo DS (with Pokemon Black 2) in someone else's bag. But since the only people who would have bags in the church would be members of the choir, like me, at least I know where to start. So tomorrow I shall be dropping by school tomorrow to place a notice in the school memo for a lost DS, even though the school just told me to "go away", ha ha. I'm nearly finished the game, dammit!<br /><br />Nonetheless, school shall be missed. I won't miss the looming exams though.zhoomcarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429521746867175989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-11336346735145619932012-10-23T21:19:46.630-07:002012-10-23T21:19:46.630-07:00@jodyjm13
Hey there! Good to hear from you again...@<a href="#c3169482696060618510" rel="nofollow">jodyjm13</a><br /><br />Hey there! Good to hear from you again.<br /><br />Of course, you bringing the video up made me go watch it again. I don't know why I find their little dance so hypnotic.<br /><br />On the fandom in general, it seems to be large enough now that I'm not longer surprised that I can run across someone who will object to even the most otherwise universally-loved aspects of the property... even poor Twilight herself.<br /><br /><br />@ Everyone<br /><br />Once again, for those who don't make it to EQD or other places where the image might have popped up, the HUB has released a new shot from the season premiere that isn't much of a spoiler but plenty <a href="http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/hubs-sneak-peak-image.html" rel="nofollow">Rarity-centric.</a> <br /><br />There's also the possible synopsis for <a href="http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/season-3-episode-3-synopsis-and-title.html" rel="nofollow">upcoming new episode #3</a>, which sounds like fin and vaguely related to a subject discussed earlier in this thread.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855976959286840085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-85910702453630061312012-10-22T02:21:00.134-07:002012-10-22T02:21:00.134-07:00@Anon:
"It's like self-employment, excep...@<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1349479738207#c2304609671094967936" rel="nofollow">Anon</a>:<br /><br />"It's like self-employment, except you're never paid, your work is judged by a moment's glance and your clients send you threatening letters if you don't do it. That is, it's just like self-employment."<br /><br />You are definitely too young to be so devastatingly and accurately cynical. Where does it come from?<br /><br />The bald Rarity you shared looks like an excellent start to me; even if it's a straight-on side view, the pose is dynamic enough to keep it from looking stiff. And the TF2 pic is quite amusing, even if I don't know the game well enough to know who's who, though WhiteDiamedic and PrancySpy seem to be fitting choices. (From one of your later comments, the Soldier seems to be a pretty good fit for me, particularly as I don't have much occasion to flaunt my math geekery or love of awful puns on this blog...)<br /><br />@<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1349758642834#c952271530885942781" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a>, @<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1349897450025#c5187433513247779204" rel="nofollow">RenaTurnip</a>:<br /><br />It's exchanges like this that make me realize how little of the fandom I actually know; until now, I had thought that Twilight Sparkle was the only member of the Mane 6 that didn't have a sizable cadre of "haters" (which is probably too strong a term, but it's the best I can come up with right now). Your assessment of the people who label her a "Mary Sue" seems spot-on to me; people who complain that she lacks character (and I suspect they have the same complaint about Applejack) are, I suspect, confusing "character" with "character quirk". Twilight and Applejack lack the strong, easy-to-grasp character quirks of the other main characters (Pinkie Pie's hyperactivity, Fluttershy's timidity, Rarity's flair for dramatics, and Rainbow Dash's impulsiveness and braggadocio), but on the whole their characterizations are as well-rounded and deep as anyone else's on the show, if not more so.<br /><br />@<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1350454403245#c2816090247436812160" rel="nofollow">RenaTurnip</a>:<br /><br />Congrats on the job; even if it's "not a very striking accomplishment", to use your phrase, it'll help out immeasurably in your next job search to have that experience on your resume.<br /><br />@<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1350496596023#c7451126050844374623" rel="nofollow">Harwick</a>:<br /><br />I didn't check out that video when it was posted on EqD, but now that I have watched it I have to thank you for pointing it out. The music was fun, if not exactly pony-oriented, but it was the little animation in the lower-left corner that made the video worthwhile.<br /><br />@<a href="http://ravishingdiamonds.blogspot.com/2012/09/applejacket-and-some-others.html?showComment=1350723787782#c4442071135344618112" rel="nofollow">CaineScroll</a>:<br /><br />It's good to hear (read?) from you again, regardless of how briefly; thanks for sharing that terrific dragon pic! I hope, as busy as it is, that you are at least enjoying school; heaven knows that, like Harwick, if I were independently wealthy I'd love to just go back to college again.<br /><br />Gah, and I've run out of time again. I'll try to do better at keeping in touch here (and on dA), though at this point I'm still not ready to make any promises along those lines...jodyjm13https://www.blogger.com/profile/08299320190887654054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-31694826960606185102012-10-22T02:18:52.733-07:002012-10-22T02:18:52.733-07:00I knew I'd been having trouble getting back to...I knew I'd been having trouble getting back to the blog to comment, but has it really been a month? Yow. I feel like my life's been put on fast-forward or something. And belated happy birthday wishes to Zhoomcar, Favo, and RenaTurnip!<br /><br />I'm a bit late for this topic, I know, but I too started following the show and the online fandom last summer. It was actually early last summer (I think) that I first saw a few fan drawings of Derpy (some with Dinky) and of Zecora, which piqued my interest in the show, but the first few episodes I saw just didn't grab me. But sometime in mid to late August, I caught "Suited for Success" on the Hub, and that episode didn't just grab me but sucked me in whole. Pretty much from that point on, I have read Equestria Daily, as well as following and commenting on various other pony sites and dA accounts, though my commenting has dropped off sharply this summer for various reasons.<br /><br />(comment split in two due to Blogger's limit...)jodyjm13https://www.blogger.com/profile/08299320190887654054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815265967021708537.post-1427955075242674912012-10-21T23:43:11.505-07:002012-10-21T23:43:11.505-07:00Unfortunately I still haven't had the chance t...Unfortunately I still haven't had the chance to download Sai, my computer hasn't been especially co-operative either; I barely managed to finish my entry for a contest due to my computer crashing twice so two of the characters needed to be redrawn (I'm also filing a complaint against one of my teachers, I didn't find out that I had lost an assignment for their class until I went to print it and they did not think that computer problems was a good enough reason to ask for an extra day to rewrite it, it's only worth 5% of my class but this isn't the first time she's done this to somebody)<br /><br /><br />And I'm glad I could clear it up a bit; appearently the magazines liked to explain the toys, this is one of the more (in?)famous ones explaining the Twinkle-eyed Ponies: <a href="http://forums.bucked.org/viewtopic.php?id=862" rel="nofollow">I believe in America they were born with stars in their eyes, in the comics however....they have perminent magical contact lenses</a> (And people accuse the first generation of being excessively saccrene). Though I've actually ended up collecting some of the first generation toys along with the new ones (^u^)....I'm not the only one who thinks that Twilight Sparkle and Wind Whistler are a bit similar, am I? Or Rarity and Heart Throb.<br /><br />And that comic is truely adorable (-^u^-) I'm not surprised to see it here, it actually reminds me a bit of <a href="http://super-chi.deviantart.com/art/Chivalry-143486044" rel="nofollow">this comic</a>Poppunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03343964144797580579noreply@blogger.com