_{The Pope and the Tikbalang | The Head of Holofernes | The Masquerade}

Seeing as "The Head of Holofernes" has just been sold, originals of "The Pope and the Tikbalang" and "The Masquerade" by incredible artist *gromyko are now collectively available for purchase at US$60, including shipping of US$30. Having lost his job he is unable to tend to his son's allergies, which require immediate medical attention. Please contact Gromyko should you be interested, or at least help spread the word

My friend Chris =seenew is going through some real anguish as his iMac hard drive just died last week, where even his backups are corrupt. Over 40,000 photos could be lost forever, and right when the busiest quarter in university is coming up where he needs to print old photos from his portfolio for interviews. Apple's warranty makes it incredibly difficult and expensive for him to get his hard drive diagnosed and fixed, therefore if you could check out his journal for more information and see if there's suggestions you can offer, or even a donation, that would be greatly appreciated

_{hera's folly | cotton candy converse}

My wonderful friend and tremendously talented artist =lolitaAgogo has announced a sale on all her custom-painted shoes, at US$100 plus shipping, and includes any high or low Converse, Vans slip-ons, other slip-ons, Keds, or similar shaped shoes. Head over to her journal for more information!

Taken from =1pen's poll: What lesson(s) have you learned the hard way?

For me... it would be that very, very rarely do people accept us for who we truly are. We may choose to open up in full honesty, because that's just how we roll... more often than not we are met with disappointment, rejection, and heartache. This does however make those around us who truly matter all the more precious. Keith ;3