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Published: 2005-08-26 04:04:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 1550; Favourites: 31; Downloads: 161
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Okay.. as some of you may know, I'm going to be off to New York this evening (in Singapore time, dammit -_-;
to start my new schooling life in the School of Visual Arts. I'll be studying animation, and I don't doubt I'll have a ball.. but it's a big jump for me and I'm really going to miss home and my family. Even culturally, I'll have to adjust. It may not seem like it but the culture in America and Asia differ a LOT, even in a cosmopolitan society such as Singapore.. heck, I felt more at home in the mountain tribe village in Thailand when I was there than I did when I went to New York last year. So.. yeah, a lot of changes going to happen. But I just have to take the leap and hope I'm ready for it.This piece is supposed to symbolise that, me leaving the nest to soar into unknown skies. The other faces in the sky are supposed to represent my family - the greyhound my dad, the saluki my mum, and the corgi my brother - because I know they'll be supporting me all the way. And of course there's God too.. but then He's everywhere
Well, anyway, that's both me and my brother away for nine months a year. My parents will be thrilled to have the house to themselves again xDD
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Aww, thanks so much! 
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Two faves in a row XD!
ALSO WTF YOU WENT TO NYC TOO?!?!! Q;JKFLJKGA;KLREG O__O!
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...too? TOO?! ARE YOU HERE OMGAH. O_O Where are you?! That makes two online friends in close proximity that I know of!
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Aww... very sweet, and you pulled it off well, too. Portrays the sentiment, I think.
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Btw..the greyhounds really look like a mom and dad!!
Good job!!
And lots of fun in new york!!
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Aww, maybe you could come later or something? It would be cool if we ended up in the same school!
And thanks for the compliments and well-wishes
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Wow! Beautiful symbolism! I like how the faces in the sky almost look like clouds. Faraway, but still near you, in a way. You will do so well at school, especially being as talented as you are.
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You're welcome!
lol why thank you! I am flattered!
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Thanks so much 
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Welcome to NY Swifty! I know just the feeling, and I was going to do a similarly themed piece of leaving home. I just never had the chance.. and even now, I am without the scanner to post it!
I'm sure you'll do great here, and if you ever need help with anything, just remember, I'm here for you!
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Yeah you're somewhere nearby aren't you?
And yes, I had to say goodbye to my scannerbaby too 
Thanks for the support
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That's good to hear, and sure! we could exchange US cellphone numbers - what service do you have [verizon, cingular etc]?
My campus is probably still another 3 hours from NYC... though perhaps there s still a way to arrange to meet up! and I have to connect into the wall too, since the campus isnt fully wireless yet...
overall, though Id say things are holding up well, and I get to go to calculus in a hour - the joys xD
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Sure thing! I'm using verizon
Heh yeah.. that sounds pretty far. Maybe when we know our way around better and stuff. I'm still adjusting anyway xD
I'm still having orientation right now, which is fun.. but classes are starting next week. Still.. I hope I can handle everything.
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ooh alrighite 
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Awesome! Youre going to NY? Wow.. animation... I'd really like to be an animator... but theres a lot of starving artists out there and I hope you wont be one of them! Of course, theyll probably snatch you up right away, you are a VERY good artist.
Well, I hope your dreams take flight and you can soar where you want to be!
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Aww, so why don't you do animation? I'll bet you could if you put your mind to it
And thanks much
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I might... I am thinking of being an english teacher and during the summer, pursuing animation. But for the big companies like Disney, for every opening theres like 1500 applicants, so... lol.
Oh, if Singapores looking for animators, youre a shoe-in. ^^
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Then.. well, you don't have to go to a big company! Go to a small one and help it out with your talents
And anyway I don't really want to work at Disney anymore since they did away with their 2-D animation department. :\ "2-D animation is dead," indeed. hmph.
And thank you
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Lol. yeah. I took an animation class over the summer and the teacher did say working at smaller animation companies do help... he did an episode of "The Proud Family"...
It is unfortunate, I really loved the old style animation Disney did... I recently unearthed my "Brother Bear" DVD and watched it... Lion King SO pwned it.
^^ thankeh!
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You told me you were going to NYC to check out NYU. Did you like it?
I hope you like the School of Visual Arts
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NYU? o.o I never checked out NYU. I knew from the start what I wanted to do.. and SVA seemed the best school for me, so I just chose to come here. And yes, I like it very much and am having fun so far. Thanks
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I have a bad memory, my bad 
I'm glad
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Haha.. well. Noone seems to have heard of SVA anyway xDD And thanks!
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wow!!! its beautiful!!! fly safely and i hope you'll have fun!!!
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Thanks, Feta
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wow1!! thats soo cool!!! i'd really like to learn animation one day
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That's the spirit! I'm sure you'll work your way up to it.. just keep trying
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Sorry that I couldn't reply eariler, I was out on army exercises.
I wish you all the best and for a safe return! See you around.. *hugs*
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Aww, good luck with that, dear ^_^ I'm betting you'll soar.
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Thank you
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Wow. Nice work... I love the colors... Great Baackground
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Awwww, that's such a great tribute, so sweet. ^-^ Good luck with everything, I know you'll do great!
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I'm sure you're a bit nervous but I know you'll be up to the challenge, you've a strong will and a pure heart and you'll shine in the Big Apple where everyone will see your talents.
This picture is so touching...Its full of feeling and emotion. Your family look so peaceful and encouraging, willing you to suceed. Its beautiful. The way you've positioned it too, you looking up to them seeking their help and support as you launch into the unknown...wow.
I wish you every success and I honestly believe you will have a wonderful time -- living the dream!Go Swifty!!!!!!
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Thanks much Zola
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Thanks much Zola
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That'll be quite the adjustment. o_o You'll be okay, though.
Very awesome pic; the wings are waaay cool. I like the corgi, too. x3
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Heh, so far, things have gone quite well. I just set up my internet and got to meet my roomies today, and it's been fun, if tiring
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I live in Virginia, and I've been looking at art schools in New York, Rhode Island, etc. Maybe one day we'll see eachother if it happens to be the same school!
I wish you the best of luck, New York is a fun place
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Oh wow, that would be awesome!
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hahah it would be loooovely! thank you so much!
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