OK. So I have been really busy the past few weeks. I know I always say that, but behold... I offer proof:

Azodnem on LuLu
I've finished my first book! It's called "Moments". "Moments" is a compliation of almost fourteen years of some of my poetry, short stories, artwork my private journal entries, and even some of the entries from my blog here on Bravenet. I posted it up last night, and ordered myself a copy. I can't seem to be able to customize the shop as much as I have my other two, but I'm over it. I have quite a few other literary projects ahead as well. Some of the other things I'll be adding up on LuLu (hopefully in the next few months) are (1) a small poetry book, (2) an art / portfolio book to showcase my work, (3) a witchy book, (4) my own role-playing game (yes, I'm a geek), (5) my own comic book / graphic novel (based on the Hara: Space Diva character I created ages ago ~ check out my CafePress shop under "Books & Comics" to catch a glimpse of her!), (6) a three book fiction series (very hush-hush ~ LOL!), and lastly (7) the newsletters for Wolf & Dragon, once I get that site finally up and running. Too much on plate? perhaps. Hooray! LOL.

Shop Azodnem
Shop Azodnem continues to grow in small spurts. Fine by me. I've managed to tweak a few of the sections recently, and I'll be adding a few of my older sketches (that I've recently come across) as well.

Azodnem on Zazzle
Azodnem on Zazzle is the "sister-shop" of Shop Azodnem. Check it out, gang.

P.S. ~ Am I a narsasist? Azodnem-this. Azodnem-that.

LOL.

 ~ Happy Gay Pride ~  

 &  were gay.

So was .

I've been very busy the past few weeks. Not only is my shop at Cafepress.com STILL getting larger, but I've opened up a "sister-shop" on Zazzle.com. I'm also working on putting some stuff up on my YET OTHER storefront at LuLu.com as well. LOL! Yes, I'm a very ambitious little shit! LOL. Actually, I've been incredibely inspired lately. I want my art to be seen. It's been sitting on my harddrive or in my closet for far too long just collecting dust.

Here's my Zazzle.com product panel. I put a copy of it on my MySpace profile page as well:

I was also awarded with one of Zazzle's "Today's Best Awards" on June 26th
for my Lesbilicious (Banner) Tie design! How very cool is that!

You can visit my shop at Zazzle.com directly by clicking here: Azodnem on Zazzle

Friday the 13th is considered a day of bad luck in English-, French- and Portuguese-speaking countries around the world, as well as in Austria, Germany, Estonia, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Republic of Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and the Philippines.

Similar superstitions exist in some other traditions. In Greece, Romania and Spanish-speaking countries, for example, it is Tuesday the 13th that is considered unlucky. In Italy, it is Friday the 17th.

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia, a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Paraskeví (meaning Friday), and dekatreís (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (meaning fear).

Both the number thirteen and Friday have been considered unlucky:
In numerology, the number twelve is considered the number of completeness, as reflected in the twelve months of the year, twelve recognized signs of the zodiac, the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve Apostles of Jesus, etc., whereas the number thirteen was considered irregular, transgressing this completeness.

There is also a superstition, thought by some to derive from the Last Supper, that having thirteen people seated at a table will result in the death of one of the diners.

Friday, as the day on which Jesus Christ was crucified, has been viewed both positively and negatively among Christians.

According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. "It's been estimated that $800 or $900 million is lost in business on this day"

Written: 10.12.01

Once upon a time, there was a curtain that shrouded the eyes of many. It was golden and silken... embroidered with lace and silver. It was called “Freedom”. Once it was made of sturdier cloth, and protected its children from the cold and the rain, but years of adoration have turned it into a tapestry, an ornament stripped of its essence. Now it has been cut and its edges lay frayed... but it still billows and fights against the wind... knowing that even if a small piece of it remains, it can be sewn together again.

Well... not too happy. LOL. The flu has finally caught up with me... somewhat. I shouldn't complain I don't feel anywhere as near as bad as most of the people around me who've caught it have. So, I should be grateful for that. It's been a very lazy and uneventful weekend. I have the day off, so I will probably take it super easy. Burn some incense, and play video games all day! LOL.

~ Hope everyone has had a safe and happy weekend ~

Cook. David Cook. The Rocker. Awesome. I was never a fan of American Idol until this year. I knew it existed. I almost always watched the auditions when the season started... because... come on... let's admit... those are a riot sometimes. LOL.

This is the first year, where I have faithfully turned my television to Fox 5 every Tuesday and Wednesday for the past few months (originally because Brighton was a fan ~ but now... so am I... to an extent. *wink*). Loved Carly Smithson (wish she wasn't voted off when she was ~ LOVE YOU, CARLY! LOL), hated Jason Castro (he reminded me WAY too much of that idiot with the ukulele who sang "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" back in the 70's), thought Syesha was fabulous, tolerated Archuleta (whose last name is very similar to "chuleta", which means: "a 1-pound boneless center-cut pork loin" in spanish), thought Brooke White was the living version of "Musician Dream Barbie" with new longer bolder curls, but... David Cook was my favorite (next to Carly).

I was very surprised he won, actually. Not due to any lack of talent (obviously), but the rockers usually don't win top spot on Idol. Way-to-go, Mr. Cook.