Birthday Wishes!
Yeah, I know it seems silly to post a journal entry promoting your own birthday, but I'm honestly very excited! I'm so looking forward to a much needed day of fun and merriment. But, since it is a weekday, eating out and partying will have to wait until the weekend. That's where you come in! I'd love some suggestions for good places to eat out. I hardly ever eat out as it were, so I'd appreciate suggestions to some good (and middle-class income affordable!) restaurants. They can be nationwide chains (like Chili's or Applebees, tell me if those are any good) or if you're in Southern California, tell me about your favorite local joints.

I'd also like to know what some of your favorite birthday-related activities are! What are you planning to do on your birthday, and if its already passed, what was the most memorable thing you did that day?

Art School?
So, I know for sure that I want to pursue a career in art and design, but I'm still unsure if I should be attending a regular college or a private institute. I know that with the private institutes, you get more hands-on learning, but the downside (as far as I know) is that they're really pricey. Anyone in a situation similar to this? And hey, if you're already attending a school, care to share your experiences? I'm planning on majoring in either graphic design, web design, or illustration (maybe even game design, but I don't think my parents would take me seriously lol).

Other Chocotastic Happenings!
Recently, my love for playing Animal Crossing (gamecube version) has been rekindled! I've been designing clothes like mad in the tailor shop. I find it a good way to practice making pixel art with a limited color palette. I wish I could share some of the images with you XD

Kiriban
I've decided to do another kiriban, this time at 25,000 pageviews! Be sure to send a screencap if you happen to catch it!

Artsy To-Do List
-Finish remaining sketches and pixel dolls ([link])
-Contest entry
-Gift art
-Original character development
-Other junk