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bewize ([personal profile] bewize) wrote2009-01-16 11:03 am

LJ Idol 16: Bewize, An Artist's Life

Warning: This is not dial up friendly. Also, for readers who are visually impaired, I apologize and hope that my captioned explanations will suffice to help explain what I was attempting to do here.

As a young child, I liked to draw pictures. My mom would put them on the refrigerator, as mothers do. It's really too bad that I was always a terrible artist.



When I grow up, I want to own a white house, with picket fence. There will be a big tree in the front yard. I'll be married, of course, and have two kids, one boy and one girl.

LJI Home

{Home, Sweet Home. I don't know why there is no car, no driveway, no apparent source of electricity or any other modern convenience. But there are flowers! So, hey, it can't be all bad, right? Seriously, I think I wanted to live in Stepford.}


LJI Family Portrat

{Family Portrait. Note the scary twin children. I think that perhaps they are possessed. Also, WTF is up with my hair?! And apparently, my pretend husband has a mohawk. Awesome!}

My thirtieth birthday is this year. The big 3 - 0. And I have no idea what I'm doing with my life. I'm a planner. I make plans. And then I carry them out. It's like the connect the dot puzzles that I played as a child. A goes to B, then to C and so forth. It seemed pretty easy, then.

When I'm in high school, I'll have a boyfriend. He'll play baseball. We'll go on dates and then we'll go to college together and get married afterward.

LJ I Kiss

{Kiss. Still with the hair. Also, my imaginary high school boyfriend seems to have some seriously big lips! And no, you don't need to know what's going on behind the censored sign! Tsks you for asking!}


Somewhere along the way, connect the dot puzzles begin to bore me. They were too easy, too predictable. I abandoned them for new games, like word searches. There was still a plan, I could still follow it. I just had to find the words you need, circle them, claim them, make them mine.

LOVE. FAMILY. MARRIAGE. HOUSE. CHILDREN.

LJI Word Search

{Sorry for the crappy quality, but note the increasing panic in the unsearched for words. *grins* AAAAAAH! Indeed.}


The thing about plans - it's best to have a back up. Heroes always have a plan B.

"Holy shitake mushrooms, Batman! The bad guys wired the bomb into the infrastructure. We can't disarm it!"

"It's okay, Bewize Wonder."

"...how the hell is it okay?!"

"We'll just go to plan B!"


LJI Plan B

{Bats is my hero. ♥♥♥♥♥}


Plan B, formulated when it became clear that I wouldn't marry my high school sweetheart - or indeed, even have a high school sweetheart, seemed pretty straight forward, as well.

Law school. Find a job. Work hard. Make a good living. I was only 25, there was plenty of time for everything else. 60, 70, 80, 90 hour weeks? Pshaw. They will fall before my awesome superhero-ness and I will prevail. Because this is Plan B.

"Holy everything is going down in flames, Batman! The bomb isn't hardwired to the infrastructure! It's hard wired to me!!"

"It's still okay, Bewize Wonder! We've got Plan C!"

"... we do?"

"Actually, no. Sorry, Bewize Wonder. You're pretty much just fucked."



LJI Plan C

{WTF?! Bats can kiss my ass!}


My life is nothing like I imagined it.

Sometimes, it's best to take the pages where you've carefully drawn out your plans, carefully marked each step and crumple them up. Throw them away. Set them on fire. Nuke the bastards.

LJI Plans

{HAHAHAHAHAHA! Secretly, I am a pyro and love to set things on fire. And then nuke them. Still, I'm strangely pleased with how the fire turned out here.}


Life is what happens while you make plans. I may never get my picket fence ending, but, that's okay. I'm pretty sure that I'll find something else exciting, something different, something right for me.

I'm more of a modern artist anyway.

LJI Self Portrait

{Bewize. Self portrait. Ahh, splodies everywhere to cheer me up!}


Yes, I made all of the pictures. Yes, I really am a terrible artist. PH34R my Paint skillz!


This entry was written in response to the [livejournal.com profile] therealljidol Challenge 16: Coloring Outside the Lines. There will (probably) be voting for this week's entries. I will make sure to link to the poll once it is put up and I would appreciate it if you would vote for me if you enjoy my entry. As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated.

I am aware that I have completely cracked. But, whatever the result, I had fun with this entry. And that counts for a lot in my world at the moment.
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[identity profile] momebie.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I love you and your mohawk husband kind of stupidly. ♥

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
*grins* I had hoped you would appreciate it. I have NO idea how well this will fly in the competition, but I had a massive amount of fun with this entry.

Mohawk husband kind of does = ♥.

*squishes you*
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[identity profile] ninjakat.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Lol, I'm digging your Paint Skillz and the splodies! *grins*

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Hahaha. Did you notice the skull and crossbones on the bomb? It's my favorite part. ♥

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[identity profile] dabhug.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I think you're awesome.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I kind of think the same about you. :D It's a good match. Hehehehe.
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[personal profile] shadowwolf13 2009-01-16 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL I love how much fun you had with this. :D

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. In an otherwise pretty craptastic week, this was a definite highlite. :)

I'm glad to amuse.

[identity profile] doortoriver.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, my word. Hilarious.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehehe. I'll take hilarious. I was fearing it would be "insane" or "lunatic." So, I'll definitely take hilarious!

Glad to amuse. :)

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[identity profile] diabel-gt.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL You are made of awesome, you know that? I love your mad paint skillz. :D

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
*grins*

*bows*

But now you know why I always run to you when I need art things done.

*grins again*

[identity profile] thenodrin.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
That's fantastic. I love the pictures and the backup plans.

Although, I can't help but thinking that the problem with Plan B is that you have the wrong Batman. If you had "The Goddamn Batman" he'd have defused the bomb with pure awesomeness.

:-)

Theno

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I see the problem now. *grins*

I'm glad I amused. :)
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[identity profile] brightflashes.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
What an entertaining read! I love it! : )

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Excellent! My job here is done, then. :)

[identity profile] deza.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
This is great!

Honestly, if you aren't having fun in this, what's the point?

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Sometimes, it's the small things, like badly drawn Batman comics, that make life liveable. I did have fun! Thanks for your comment and compliment!

[identity profile] second-batgirl.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
This = awesome.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Hehehe. I thought of you when I was drawing Bats. *shifty eyes* Who is The Batman?

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[identity profile] boxsofrain.livejournal.com 2009-01-16 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
This is so so cute, along with the censored sign. ;)

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I'm glad to amuse. :)

[identity profile] theafaye.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Those pictures are fab!

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
LOL. Thank you. That may be the only time in my life someone will accolade my art. *grins*

[identity profile] rosepurr.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
I like this a lot.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much! I'm glad. It was almost indecently fun to write up. *grins*

[identity profile] pinkslit.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
This is so cute and entertaining but I didn't know that Batman had emergency contraceptives on his belt!

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehehe. Batman is prepared for every contingency. *nods*

I'm glad to amuse!

[identity profile] tsarina.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Batman FTW! This was funny - I imagine frantic Paint sessions.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehehe, you imagine correctly. My and Paint... we are not the best of friends.

Thanks for reading! I'm glad to amuse. :)

[identity profile] sabriel75.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
Wow! Hilarious... I applaud your daring and thinking outside the box... well the best laid plans of mice and men :)

So how are you though?

Cracked entries aside. Funny and Distracting. Are you doing all right? I've been hoping you might have some positive news for us... anything?

Plan B... always a wonderful choice.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehehe. I'm glad the entry amused you.

I'm okay. It's been a rough few weeks, but I think I'm getting my head on straight again.

Plan B. And sometimes, Plan C. That's my current life plan.

[identity profile] spydielives.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 12:50 pm (UTC)(link)
It is supposed to be fun. If not, why do it?

Cute entry.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

And it is fun. :)

[identity profile] ckocher.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Awesome. ;-)

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehehehe. Thank you.

[identity profile] roina-arwen.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Cute drawings, LOL! Love the splodies!

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

[identity profile] puppetmaker40.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Bravo.

You made me smile and I do PH34R to your mad pant skillz. (grin)

Nice take on the topic this week.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[identity profile] xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com 2009-01-17 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh, madz Paint skillz! Explodey! Oh, and how did you like the Super Kizzy Flame Thrower? It's not called the Ultimate Wonder Of All Things Pyrotechnic for no good reason, you know ;)

As much as craved predictability when I was younger, I don't so much now. Well, maybe a little bit. Naaaah.

:grin:



[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-22 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
*fails at timely responses*

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed my paint skillz. *grins*

[identity profile] baxaphobia.livejournal.com 2009-01-18 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
I used my screen enlarger program to see your "artwork". hahahahahahahah! Really funny entry! I loved it!

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-22 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so sorry I ddin't respond sooner. I'm very glad you enjoyed the entry! It was a fun one to write!

[identity profile] monkeysugarmama.livejournal.com 2009-01-18 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
This is so great. I grinned all the way through.

Yeah, I had a nurse tell me once that you should say your plans out loud if you want to hear God laugh.

My life is rather different than I imagined it would be, but I try to remember frequently to just "be here now" and enjoy each day for what it is.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-22 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
This is an excellent quote! I'm sure God laughs at me often... *grins*

[identity profile] scienter.livejournal.com 2009-01-18 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
I totally love your take on this! And really, who the hell has a Plan C?? (although, it's entirely possible that I'm on Plan R at this point, if ducking, running and abruptly changing course on the fly count as "plans.")

I totally PH3AR the Paint Skillz!

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-22 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Hahahah! I was watching The Pelican Brief last night and Denzel's character said re: Plan C - I don't know! We haven't gotten that far yet!

I felt his pain. :)

[identity profile] alycewilson.livejournal.com 2009-01-18 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
I liked this fun approach.

[identity profile] bewize.livejournal.com 2009-01-22 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! And I love your icon. :)

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