I'm actually proud of this

Hey everyone! I've decided to be merciful and give you all a sneak preview of a scene between Panic and Pilot that I wrote. I think it'll work great visually, although something about it seems a little familiar..... oh well. Tell me what you guys think of this 100% original script!

Pilot:

 (Goes up to Panic’s trailer door)

Panic?

(knocks on door. Suddenly, music starts playing)

Do you wanna help me steal stuff?

C’mon, let’s go hold up a bank.

If you do we’ll be so glad we went

You’ll get fifty percent

So hey now, whaddya think?

We used to do this all the time

We’re partners in crime

I wish you would come outside!

Do you wanna help me steal stuff?

We don’t only have to steal stuff

Panic:

Go away Pilot!

Pilot: Okay Bye!

(a little while later (most likely the next day))

Pilot:

 (knocking)

Do you wanna help me steal stuff?

We’ll go and rob my brother blind!

And then We’ll prob’ly get caught by his wife

She’ll chase us with a knife

As we try to run away!

(no seriously, I think she wants me dead)

It’s kinda hard to carry,

All those bags of jewels,

When you are on your own!

(clink clank clink clank clink clank (scene of pilot trying to run with jangling bags of treasure)

Do you wanna help me steal stuff?

(orchestral)

Pilot:

(knocking)

Panic?

Please, I know you’re in there,

I miss you more than I can bear.

Let’s go out on a thieving spree

And together we

Shall steal all the silverware!

Grand larceny’s more fun, you see,

When it’s you and me,

So here’s what I’m asking you:

Will you come and help me steal stuff?

Panic:
Pilot, it is four in the morning and I am trying to sleep!
Pilot:

Is that a maybe?

I am not ashamed of this at all.  

You may all go back to your lives now.

Love and sparkles,

Kayla

P.S Just in case you are unsure as to how the tune to this goes, here:

 

I see nothing wrong with this

Hello again readers! I'm sure you are wondering what I've been up to lately. I have been making the most beautiful computer background known to man, which, out of the goodness of my heart, I have decided to share with you all!

You're welcome. 

You have no idea how happy this makes me. I may just make one smartphone background size for all you technologically connected if I feel like it and if you ask nicely. Whatever the case is, however,  I hope you enjoy just how whimsical this picture is! I'm not sure who's expression I like best--I had a lot of fun drawing all of them. Perhaps more fun than I should have! 

I hope this brightened up your day!

Love and Sparkles,

Kayla 

An update on Kayla

...Do you ever have those moments where you think, "I should have been born in a different era?" I know I do. Frequently. Sometimes, of course, the eras in mention surprise me. Just this morning, I was thinking, "I should have been born during the Great Depression." Which is not something one usually wishes. Usually, it's more like "whew, I sure dodged a bullet there!" But, upon moving home and having to clean my room (again) of all my stuff to make room for the new stuff, I've discovered that I am a pack rat-- I have random scraps of everything saved "just in case I might need it." I can't help it! I'm a crafter, and I've made some pretty cool things from random scraps I've found in my room. I kind of live by the Depression adage "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."The problem is, it makes my room very cluttered. Luckily, college puts things in perspective, so I've begun de-cluttering my room!

On another note, I get my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. Woooooooooooooo. Sigh. If I say anything funny, I will let you know. Most likely, I'll just cry during the various magical girl animes I will be watching while recovering not that I don't already do that I'm so pathetic!

I hope that you all have a wonderful day! Enjoy this fabulous weather!
Love and Sparkles,
Kayla

Top Ten weirdest things I've seen on campus

...though, the funny thing is, this is BYU, so odd things don't really phase you anymore. But, I thought I'd do a post featuring some of the weird and amazing things I've seen on campus. After all, they are the kind of thing you would only expect to see on BYU campus.

Also, as a public safety message to all my friends at UVU: Do not play in any sprinklers/outside water utilities (including like fountains) on campus!! My mom just told me that they've started putting weed killer in their sprinkler systems, which could have very bad effects on you!! So please play it safe. Thank you.

Okay, now that that is out of the way, on to the top ten list!!!!!!!!!!
10. Ducks. They are everywhere.
9. People in medieval costume fighting with swords.
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7.  Captain America and Iron Man. No bigee.*
6. How about the guy who put a couch on an electric wheelchair bottom and drove around campus like a boss? I wish I had a couch wheelchair.
5. Disney Princesses*
4. Llamas
3. Disney princesses and Llamas on. the. same. day.
2. Disney princesses posing with Llamas. I'm not even making this up.
And finally, last but not least................
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1. Storm trooper (the star wars kind) flash mob. I don't even know why.

Well, I hope you all have a great rest of the semester!!!!!!! Study hard and ace all of those finals!


Love and sparkles,
Kayla


*This wasn't even on Halloween, for your information. There was a lot of weirder stuff on Halloween, but it didn't make the list because Halloween is kind of an excuse to be weird. Everything else took guts.

A very Merry Unbirthday to You!

In all honesty, I just wanted to use this picture, which was drawn by the lovely Egophiliac!

You can all go back to your lives now!

Dreamside's Only Hope

....You're kidding me, right? Everyone knows the Dream Oracle is USELESS! Completely useless I say!

For those of you who do not know who this lovely character is, I would recommend trotting (or clicking, as the case may be) on over here to see the marvelous webcomic Cucumber Quest, written by the lovely Gigi Digi! 

 The dream oracle actually isn't my favorite character--although she is quite hilarious in her ineptitude. I wonder, has she always been this way? Or have years and years of the same thing made her bored and careless?--but I felt like drawing some fan art, and I had an abundance of blue pens and stuff in my pencil bag, so I thought, Why not? Plus, it gave me an  excuse to draw long flowy dresses, which is always a bonus not like I need an excuse to draw long flowy dresses I don't have a problem go away  

  Favorite character wise, I'm torn between Almond, Nautilus, and Peridot as my favorite character. I absolutely adore Nautilus, but Almond is a wonderful character and Peridot is adorable--if I was to cosplay any of them, it would be Peridot. As far as villains go, Noisemaster is the best (And I'm not just saying that because he's short) But the Nightmare Knight is pretty boss too. Probably my favorite scene in the book so far goes something like this:

Nightmare Knight: ...I have heard a great many things about you, great hero.

Cucumber: (To Nautilus) THE NIGHTMARE KNIGHT IS SAYING WORDS AT ME! (sob)

Nightmare Knight:.... And it appears they're all true. Well, this was a complete waste of time. 

Have a wonderful day!

Love and Sparkles,

Kayla

Testing Ducks

Today (My birthday!!! Yay!!!) I had to go take a test (not so yay...) in the lovely BYU testing Center! Anyway, on my way there, I passed a small flock of three ducks--two drakes and a hen. They were rooting around in the grass, quietly quacking contentedly to themselves. I said hello, of course, (One must always be polite to ducks, you see) and they kept on quacking. I went in and took my test--oh, and did you know that you get a free pencil that says "happy birthday" if you take a test on your birthday? Apparently, when they scan your ID card, it tells them it's your birthday, and they give you a pencil and apologize that you have to take a test on your birthday. I got a pretty good grade--in the 90s, which is all that matters--and was feeling pretty content. Then, in a wonderful surprise, when I exited the testing center (note that this is a different door than I entered) there were my three lovely ducks, sitting there in the grass, as if they were waiting for me! It made me really happy, so I said hello and wished them a lovely day. It feels magical to know that on this my birthday, there were three little ducks who cared about my testing experience.
...It's magical, okay? Let me have my moment; Do not question it.

Love and Birthday Sparkles!
Kayla

Character Discussion Post!

Hey everyone! Today's discussion post is brought to you by the Letter K and the Number 18! Why? Because those happen to be my favorite.

All righty then! Let's get down to business. Today's discussion post is all about character building, probably the kind you haven't done before. I want to know all about your character's flaws--not personality/character wise, appearance wise. Now, keep in mind that flaws aren't necessarily negative--I happen to think that odd physical appearances add character and a sense of realism to a character. We can't all be made of chiseled marble *cough cough --Edward--cough cough * For example, I have bushy eyebrows. While me and my eyebrows may not always get along, I feel that they are one of the quirks that adds character to me. Like monster high, today's discussion post is all about embracing your character's imperfections!

So, to start it off, I will be talking about Crane characters!

Crisis: Has a big beak of a nose--and really bony knees. Both of these make him look like a bird, which is why I gave them to him, but then I realized that that makes it so that I have to draw knees... I really hate to draw knees.... stupid things really.

Pilot: has long toes. I don't know why, but they fit. Maybe they help him climb or something.

Panic: Eyebrows! Hooray for thick eyebrows.

Crane: nothing. She's perfect. I'm just kidding. But I can't think of anything right off the bat, so this means I'll have to give her something....

Oh, and something I've noticed in Crane is that I'm way too fond of cheekbones (although if you take a look at the list of actors I find attractive, it's really just a list of cheekbones I DON"T HAVE A PROBLEM WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT) So I'm thinking of changing the title to Cheekbones (with some plot thrown in)*

I've done my bit, it's your turn! Pick a story or just pick some of your favorite characters and talk about their flaws!

Love and Sparkles,
Kayla

*I hope you know I'm not serious. About the title, that is. I am serious about the astonishing amount of cheekbones in Crane...

More Crane Tidbits!

Hello readers! Here I am with some juicy behind the scenes Crane facts! No dialogue this time, but I do have some interesting facts that--while not necessarily important to the plot--are kind of fun to know! I also will be talking a little about some background people.

1. Panic's wedding dress is actually green, because she didn't feel right wearing white, and as a ginger she looks like a sheet wearing white.

2. At the beginning of the story, Crisis's (heh heh. Say Crisis's out loud. You will sound like a snake.) job is that of an archaeologist--well, an archaeologist's assistant.

3. As of right now, Crane's father is named Cadfael and her mother is named Myrrha.

4. Pilot plays guitar. Frequently. And writes cheesy love songs just to annoy Panic.

5. Panic and Pilot have five children--this isn't a spoiler because this actually never even makes it into the story. And their wedding might be cut from it too. I don't know--that are a bizarre mix of raccoon-foxes. They have two girls and three boys. The youngest girl is named Melody, and the oldest girl is named Ginger--and not because of her red hair. I don't know what to name the boys yet.

6. While we are on the topic of Panic and Pilot's future together (Guess who my favorite couple is? XD) Panic actually miscarries their first child. :(

7. On a happier note, Mannequin and Pythagoras are the only unholies married...and they are married to each other. (Panic and Pilot don't count because that doesn't happen until after everything else, FYI)

8. Neither Panic nor Pilot wear shoes. Except in the snow--that's your extra tidbit: there will be snow at some point... and it's a pretty major point!

9. Panic's favorite food is Sausage. And I know that most of these are about Panic and Pilot... that's because background information about Crisis is actually a big part of the story... and I freaking love Panic and Pilot. There's also a pretty big thing about Pilot that I'm dying to tell you guys but can't because it's kind of a major spoiler.

10.  Pilot is the Queen of England. There, I spoiled it (Just kidding, I'm not serious!!!) Some point in the story, Crane rides a pony named Rosie. So there.


Now, time to highlight my favorite background character who is not an unholy (since Mannequin is probably my favorite background/semi main very evil unholy) Drum roll please.....
Jewel!

Jewel is a human contortionist/acrobat that travels with the same troupe as Panic. She's a major chatterbox, and is Panic's best friend, even though they are about as different as night and day; Panic has long loosely braided hair, Jewel has a short bob. Panic isn't really interested in a relationship, Jewel is very boy-crazy. Panic likes to keep things plain and simple, Jewel is over the top extravagant--Her name may or may not actually be Jewel (no one knows for sure) but she certainly looks like one. Jewel wears as much jewelry as possible, and jingles when she walks. Jewel doesn't play too big a part in the story, asides from being there and watching Panic's stuff when she goes on long adventures with, in Jewel's own words, "The two hottest guys in all the world." (Crisis and Pilot)

Any way, Have a marvelous day! I might be posting an expose on Mannequin sometime soon, just because she's wonderfully wicked--think Lady Macbeth and Zira from Lion King II--and adorable to boot!

Love and Sparkles!
Kayla

I have the worst Photographic memory ever.

Over the years, I have realized that I, in fact, have a photographic memory. You might think that it is a blessing, but I happen to have the worst photographic memory, and it frustrates me to know end. You see, I remember all the wrong sorts of details. When I am in a test, and I see a question about a certain paragraph of text, I can remember the location of the text on the page, as well as about where it is in the book, and I remember what the text around it says...but I don't remember the actual paragraph of text. I can see the page in my minds eye...and still draw a blank. It's the worst with scriptures. I never remember the actual reference to a scripture, but I remember about where it is, and what side of the page it's on. It's a great gift, but saying "Oh, near the end of D&C, middle right of the left page" doesn't serve as a reference when I'm trying to tell someone my favorite scripture. (Which is D&C 128:22, in case you were wondering)

That is all for today! What funny quirks do you have?
Love and Sparkles,
Kayla

Crane!

So, I've been thinking a little of overhauling and restarting Crane! I have a new story idea that is way more doable, plus more interesting, and I've given some characters some tweaking to make them better. The Unholies now have a more plausible creation story, and Crane is now 50% more adorable. Oh, and she has a mom now. Her mom may or may not be important....

I've been working on writing the script/redesigning characters thus far, so I just thought I'd give you a little taste of some of my favorite quotes thus far(in no particular order):

Crisis: She's nothing. No one. Nobody important. And if she were, it would be none of your business.
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Crane: Hate is like cutting off your own hand and expecting it to hurt the other person; it does them no harm and you no good.
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Pilot: I can't believe he still doesn't trust me!
Panic: Well, to be honest, I don't think I'd trust you with my kids either.
Pilot:....What if they were my kids too?
Panic: I'm not sure I like what you're implying there.
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Mannequin: Look, darling, the people adore us!

Pythagoras: It’s because you’re so adorable, my dear. (waving)

Mannequin: (waving as well at a cheering crowd as they enter a castle-like building) Aren’t they wonderful? (As the door shuts) I want to rip their little throats out. (Her face changes from charmingly fake to disgusted.)

Pythagoras: Someday, my dear. Someday.

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The end...? Or is it? I might post some more tidbits soon!

Love and sparkles,
Kayla

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Or Singles awareness day. Whichever works for you! I don't have much to post, except this cute melancholy picture of my favorite couple! Cookies for whoever identifies them!

But seriously though, aren't they adorable? I'm not sure when in the story this would happen, but I really want to put this pic in.... Anyway, this was just a quick doodle in my sketchbook that gained a life force of its own. I may color it, I may not, but either ways, I love it! 

Love and Sparkles!

Kayla

Let it go!

You know you've got a winning song when it sounds good in any language!

The Newest Disney Princesses!

Here is the next work in my "Mewify it!" series! (Name to change when I get a cuter idea) Here, I have taken the mew mews and drawn them like Disney princesses. I used "Disney approved colors" (which really means that each of the colors/skin tones used in this picture came from color matching with the Disney princesses.) as well as actual Disney faces as references. I will tell you what was used for each mew mew! Just a note, the princess I used for face reference is also the princess whose skin color I used.

Alright! From right to left!
Mint: I used Cinderella as her face reference-- I happened to find one that looked kind of sassy, just like our dear Mint! Her pose is loosely based off of one of Rapunzel's--again, so much sass! Her wings are based off of the bird wing style used again in Cinderella. Her dress color came from Jasmine, and her hair and blue accents came from Snow White's bodice.
Lettuce: I felt it was fitting to use Belle's face as reference for Lettuce! Belle has always struck me as very sweet looking but still more mature than the younger princesses. I felt she captured perfectly Lettuce's kindness and soft personality. Her pose is also loosely based off of one of Belle's. Both colors of green come from Ariel's Mermaid fins!
Ichigo: Ichigo's face is based off of Ariel! I patterned her dress design after Aurora's dress, and the color pink is from that as well. I came up with the pose myself. The red is from Snow White's hair bow. Her hair design is also mimicking Aurora's.
Zakuro: Zakuro has Aurora's face (only I changed it from smiling to Zakuro's characteristic model face) and Jasmine's pose (you probably recognize it, it's a pretty commonly used image) Purple was hard to find; most of the purple worn by princesses is more in the lilac/lavender range, not that deep magenta Zakuro usually wears. For the main color, I used the color of Ariel's seashell top, and the accent color is actually from Megara's dress in Hercules.
Pudding: Pudding is probably the most franken-mew as far as composition: I used Mulan's face for reference, but then changed to Rapunzel's eyes, for a more younger/active looking Pudding. She derives her colors from Belle's hair and dress. Actually, Zakuro has more of a mix of things used, but I actually morphed two different faces for Pudding, that's why I think of her as more mixed.

Speaking of New Disney princesses, I absolutely love Frozen! So. Freakin'. Adorable. I really love Anna and Elsa--they made it so that they complement each other perfectly! Plus, I feel a special connection, because Elsa's personality matches mine, and Anna's matches my sister, so it meant a lot to me!

I hope you enjoy this next installment! I don't know what or when the next one will be, so it will be a surprise for everyone!

Love and Sparkles,
Kayla

Happy Mew Year!!!

Hey everyone! I hope that you all have a great new year! This is a short post because I just wanted to wish everyone a belated happy new year!