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1. I absolutely cannot stand pretentiousness, ignorance, inconsideration, prejudices, stereotypes and snap judgments; putting things in a prerequisite-ed box without taking into context the details surrounding the situation. I WILL call you out on it.

2. I listen to the Harry Potter audiobooks on a daily basis.

3. I tend to be a left-swinging liberal when it comes to politics. I'm also a feminist, but that's different

4. I'm bisexual and proud.

5. I think in the third person. I've been told it's from reading so much as a kid.

6. Je suis presque couramment le français, mais j'ai besoin de la pratique.

7. I am severely allergic to poison ivy.

8. I have been called hipster, and there is sufficient evidence to support the notion. I'm more okay with the label than I perhaps should be.

9. Unlike most people, I crave change in my life; I need it to keep myself going. Monotony, being in a rut or stuck in a daily schedule is simply abhorrent to me.

10. A small, discussion-based class that focuses on current events is one of my favorite things. I love to debate and discuss and simply talk about things in a intimate setting with intelligent people, no matter what their opinions may be.

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I'm not tagging people, but I'd LOVE if anyone who reads this (followers, step up!) would do it and link me back so I could read yours!

Hey there my beautiful people,

I just wanted to update you on where I've been these past few months and why the lack of updates/activity. I'll do my best to keep it short and sweet, but you know me and the likelihood of that happening gets slimmer with each word I type.

Newly married woman here. Spending time with husband, friends and family keeps me hella busy.
I finally got my butt around to taking a few classes on sociology and criminal psychology at a local university like I've always wanted to. The subjects are absolutely fascinating and I intended to continue signing up for each level of the classes as they advance each semester. Who knows, it might come in handy someday. Though this means I have homework again ¬_¬
A professor from one of my classes whom I've befriended mentioned that, after looking at where my interests lay within the subjects I was taking, I should look into what's called "profiling" and forensic psychology as well. He then told me I should also try watching the show Criminal Minds, as their portrayal of the knowledge was surprisingly accurate. I took his advice, and shiz folks it was all downhill from there. I have a new TV series love.
Tumblr. Mother balls it's an addiction.
More auditions, more work. I'm currently in a play (I know! Trying something new) called Stone Girls Dreaming, which is eating up a lot of my free time.
Less responsibilities at the dance studio where I generate most of my income by teaching, as per my request, and new employment at a local theatre teaching intermediate ballet, soprano voice and musical theatre stage presence. Jesus crust I love my new job and the people I've met there.
Art has, therefore, officially been put on the back burner for an indefinite period. That's not to say I won't be posting the occasional drawing or oneshot -- just expect them much more sparsely.
HOWEVER, I still check my dA messages at least every other day, so I'm still fully contact-able and will always respond to any messages here whenever I get a free moment to do so. There are still people I have great love and respect for on this website and I would hate to abandon that all together.

I believe that pretty much sums it up as thoroughly as possible while still attempting brevity... Feel free to ask me questions, I will always respond!

All my love,
Luxa.

I write/have written enough to warrant an account, I think, especially now I'm beginning to write more often again. I know for a fact some of you have accounts there and am just wondering if it's worth it? Writing -- especially fanfiction -- doesn't often get much feedback (let alone constructive feedback) on dA, and I'm curious whether or not Fanfiction.net is really a good place to go looking for that sort of thing (understanding of course it'll take time for stories to get noticed, etc, just like here). If not, can you recommend a better alternative?

Thanks in advance and much love <3
- Luxa

P.S. Still in the middle of Drood shows -- final one is this Saturday, which may explain my prolonged absences. Family's gotta come to us for Thanksgiving AND do the cooking Have a fabulous turkey day, you Americans

_{Also, I fooking hate it when the "mood" thing on Journals has its temper tantrums.}

I'd thank everyone individually, but God it would take forever. But rest assured I love each and every one of you so much and it means a lot <3 It was a fabulous day!

No longer will I get strange looks when I tell people I'm married but can't buy alcohol!

ALSO, we go into hell week for our production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood (I'm playing Rosa Bud) this week, so I don't know how much I'll be around. BUT I'M SO EXCITED, I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU.

Cheers!

...and Love.

Read: community.livejournal.com/ohno…
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's older brother, Dan, passed away from a drug overdose October 3rd. Poor Joe. From what I understand, they were incredibly close.

As a result, Joe decided to cancel his hitRECord Fall Formal event (for more information on what it would have been click www.hitrecord.org/records/2110…). You can read his announcement here: www.hitrecord.org/records/2456…

It's absolutely heartbreaking. Not so much the formal being canceled (though that is certainly unfortunate; I had tickets, damn it), but you can tell just from reading poor Joe is just completely spent. My heart goes out to you, Joe, honestly it does. I know we hear these "words of comfort" all the time, and only rarely do they have any sincere feeling behind them, but I want to assure you that they really are meant this time. I have an older brother whom I'm very close with, and I simply cannot imagine losing him. Again, that's not something I'm just saying; I honestly can't do it. Having an arm chopped off is actually quite a good metaphor; you can  still function, it's just you don't quite know how. It's a fuck of a lot harder. Sure, you'll adjust in time, but the memory is always going to be there and the pain is never fully going to fade. No beating around the bush on that one. It fucking sucks. No blame in saying "these past two weeks have been the worst of my life". They should be. I lost one of my best friends a few years ago, and the weeks following that were simply brutal.

But it does get better. Maybe not today, tomorrow, next week, next month, or even next year, but in time you'll be able to look back with fondness mixed in the pain. No, it's not perfect, but it's tolerable. Remembering is part of the healing process. And you're by no means alone in this. Talk it out. The fact that you're able to take these first steps is a nod in the right direction. Also know that you're in some of our prayers and all of our thoughts; take the time you need. You're only human too.

_{...yes, that was cheesy, no, I don't expect he'll actually read this, yes, I felt it needed to be said anyway, yes, it's all true, no, I'm not an expert on the subject but yes, I'm human too and can understand how the poor guy feels.}