--Satan, quoted by John Milton
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Pilikia said:
I did, yes. Let me get some caffeine first.
Wow. Purple name, and everything?
You must be Uberlurker!
I'm sad I missed you when you replied. 
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Anyway. I was toying with the idea of waiting til my three year anniversary to officially say hi, but Delidgemond outed me the other day. 
Occasionally I've sent off the odd pm to people here if I thought I had something to say that might be helpful to them, but for the most part I've stayed quiet (partly because I don't have a lot of time to write, and partly because it's just not my way to talk unless I think I have something that'd be of interest to someone else to hear).
Since you asked, and I don't want anyone to think I'm an -abnormally- creepy lurker, here's the important bits about myself: I'm married, I have a six month old son, and I'm doing my best to figure out how to be a good mom and a freelance artist all at the same time. I honestly do not remember how I found these boards the first time. Then again, since lately I can barely remember to how to make toast, I suppose that's not too surprising. You all seem to have a lot of fun, and I enjoy listening to the things you find to talk about and visiting the links you put up here.
I now present you your long-delayed hazing opportunity. Begin!
It probably was 5am when I first posted--I'm EST+6, and was bored. You were one of about four people on line. 
You seem too normal to haze. . .so welcome to EC. Uh, two years late.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Say, "Haelos!!!1" to our two-year lurker!
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Um, like, welcome to EC 'n stuff. Meep.
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Khyron thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
I am death.
The tag was right, but you forgot the other 743 words in your post!
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Welcome
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Pilikia wrote, obviously thinking too hard:
I'm doing my best to figure out how to be a good mom and a freelance artist all at the same time.
Freelance artist? Are there any examples of your work around?
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Drysart had this to say about Optimus Prime:
Freelance artist? Are there any examples of your work around?
Profile links to her Elfwood gallery.
It's not something people hear about.
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DƒU had this to say about Cuba:
Profile links to her Elfwood gallery.
So it seems it does. Excellent work, too, I might add!
Mom used to babysit at our house, and we would sometimes wake up and come downstairs to find six or eight other neighborhood kids watching cartoons, mom making breakfast for everybody, and everything was good. Then we all went out to the bus stop and went to school, and then after school all the kids would be at my house again until they got picked up by their parents on the way home from work.
My mom was mother to half the kids in the neighborhood, and they all loved her for it. So please, even once your beautiful little boy starts going to school, try to be there for him when he leaves, and when he comes home, because that's what he needs.
(and you're lucky, you can do amazing artwork even at home, so that way you can be a real Mom with a career.)
No, Really. Bite me.
What she chooses to do with her life is none of our business.
Both of my parents worked, for example, and we moved around a bunch when I was a kid.
I not only have happy memories, but I'm a very successful adult. So don't harass the notn00b by invading her personal life. Stick to the traditional boiling acid and feral chipmunks.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage had this to say about Optimus Prime:
Rar.
That's nice, but the shading on the dress below the belly is a little curious. 
That said, it's our family's intention to make whatever sacrifices are necessary to make sure that one of us is always home with our son. I think that's what will be best for -my child-, though I am sure there are many cases where it's in the best interests of a family for both parents to work outside of the home. I'm looking for ways in which I can add to our income by working from home, during the times he's asleep or is doing ok entertaining himself.
Thanks for the art compliments; I spent the better part of yesterday getting constructive criticism from some published artists I know, and boy is my ego sore now. (And cut me some slack on that colored pencil stuff, it's 13 years old. )
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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Bloodsage said:
WTF?What she chooses to do with her life is none of our business.
Both of my parents worked, for example, and we moved around a bunch when I was a kid.
I not only have happy memories, but I'm a very successful adult. So don't harass the notn00b by invading her personal life. Stick to the traditional boiling acid and feral chipmunks.
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Pilikia stumbled drunkenly to the keyboard and typed:
I have a six month old son, and I'm doing my best to figure out how to be a good mom and a freelance artist all at the same time.
i kinda took that as an invitation, and would like to apologize if it was not, and i was butting in where i should not have been.
Sorry Pilikia.
No, Really. Bite me.
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This one time, at Pilikia camp:
Thanks for the art compliments; I spent the better part of yesterday getting constructive criticism from some published artists I know, and boy is my ego sore now. (And cut me some slack on that colored pencil stuff, it's 13 years old.)
I'm sure at least a couple people here would be interested in commissioning something if that was something you wanted to do.
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Suddar had this to say about Cuba:
You are an amazing artist.
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Drysart wrote this stupid crap:
I'm sure at least a couple people here would be interested in commissioning something if that was something you wanted to do.
Damn straight. Always wanted a commissioned piece of my fire wiz.
Hiding for two years before posting, avoiding hazings, and artwork that matches her cunning.
*insert random wishing she was half that good comment here*
Quick someone tie her down so she doesn't run away!!!
