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Whoops, I kinda ended up off on a super long hiatus. Sorry! I'll be uploading stuff here again soon! Sometime... orz
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Pixar's Brave
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Oh my god, I just saw this movie and it was amazing! *v* I don't know why it only got average reviews; it's definitely become one of my top fav Pixar movies! It's a wonderful story about mother/daughter relationships, but even if that kind of movie isn't your cup of tea I would highly recommend it for the absolutely stunning visuals!
Sorry for the random journal entry but it's just- the feels, man, too many feels from this movie ;_;
On an unrelated note, I should have the final chibi-State set up by the end of this week, if all goes according to plan (:
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OR, ID, MT, SD state designs?
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So, I'm definitely not going to be able to finish part 3 of my state chibis by the end of February :P
In the meantime, I've been trying to finalize a lot of designs, but the western states are giving me some trouble, especially Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota...
For people who know more about these states: what kinds of characteristics do you feel like a state-tan of one of these states should definitely have? And are there any misconceptions about the state I should stay away from?
It would be a great help to hear your input! :D
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Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!! 
I'd really liked your part two on U.S. states. Your managed to know Louisiana a little more better than an outsider would, but I also noticed you didn't have facts that actually are of Louisiana. Here are the things you forgot and missed:
1. Louisiana has a pretty strong Hispanic past due to nearly forty years of Spanish rule, the influx of settlers from the Canary Islands called "Isleños" and Malaga, Spain, which gave Louisiana surnames such as Martinez, Cortez, Perez, Sanchez, Morales, Gomez, Gonzales, Acosta, Truxillo, Torres, Prados, Segura, Romero, Miguez, Hidalgo and Nunez. However, settlers from Spain really didn't start settling into Louisiana until statehood. Also, the Spanish government was responsible for bringing the Acadians to Louisiana. It's really contradictory because Spain wanted more Hispanophones in the colony.
2. Another note on Louisiana's Hispanic culture---New Orleans and our state has had long ties with Latin America, especially Cuba and Honduras. In fact, New Orleans is referred to be the most Latin city in America, due to French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences on architecture, cuisine, and culture. A lot of ironwork you see in New Orleans (especially the French Quarter) is an influence from the Spanish.
3. The third note on our state's Hispanic past----The buildings of the French Quarter are predominately Spanish! The Ursuline Convent on Chartres Street is the only French building! The reason why is the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788.
4. There are at least 50-70 ethnic groups in Louisiana. Even more than that. They are, but not limited to, African-American, Native-American, French, Spanish, Isleño, Portuguese, Brazilian, Honduran, Dominican, Mexican, Cuban, Italian (primarily Sicilian), German, Irish, Czech, Hungarian, Yugoslavian, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, British, Jewish, Greeks and so forth.
5. Our food is flavorful----not spicy! Sure, we love heat, but not to the point it numbs us. Cayenne pepper gives the kick in all south Louisiana cuisine, Cajun and Creole.
6. North Louisiana is Protestant. South Louisiana is Catholic. I am a Black Baptist who is in love with his faith in a predominately Catholic area of Louisiana.
7. Louisiana, along with Puerto Rico, are the only places in the country that use civil law as the main form of law, but public and administrative laws are legislation from the bench. Our state's laws are a mixture of French and Spanish legal codes. As a matter of fact, our civil law is Code Napoleon.
8. Not every Cajun has a French surname! Cajuns could have Spanish surnames such as Romero, Gomez, Fernandez, and Vega, German surnames such as Toups, Stelly, Hoffpauir (Hoff-POWER) and Schexnayder (Schecks-ni-dur), and British Isle surnames such as Edwards, McGee and Reed.
9. Gumbo and Jambalaya can be found in both Cajun and Creole cuisines.
10. Even though some people still hold true in their stupid ways concerning race, women young and old, regardless of color, race or ethnic makeup, have been interested in me and wanted to be with me in more ways than they let on.
11. The term "Creole" now refers to a person of mixed French, Spanish, Native-American, and African-American ancestry.
and
12. Many people consider the New Orleans Yat accent to be Cajun----WRONG!!!!!! The Yat accent is highly similar to the accent found in all boroughs of New York City, due to the same ethnic stocks settling both cities---Irish, Italian, German, and Jewish. The Yat accent also has Southern, French and Spanish influences. Also, New York and New Orleans are both surrounded by water
I hope these facts are useful to you if you want to do further stuff on the Pelican State. Thank you and God bless you.
1. Louisiana has a pretty strong Hispanic past due to nearly forty years of Spanish rule, the influx of settlers from the Canary Islands called "Isleños" and Malaga, Spain, which gave Louisiana surnames such as Martinez, Cortez, Perez, Sanchez, Morales, Gomez, Gonzales, Acosta, Truxillo, Torres, Prados, Segura, Romero, Miguez, Hidalgo and Nunez. However, settlers from Spain really didn't start settling into Louisiana until statehood. Also, the Spanish government was responsible for bringing the Acadians to Louisiana. It's really contradictory because Spain wanted more Hispanophones in the colony.
2. Another note on Louisiana's Hispanic culture---New Orleans and our state has had long ties with Latin America, especially Cuba and Honduras. In fact, New Orleans is referred to be the most Latin city in America, due to French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences on architecture, cuisine, and culture. A lot of ironwork you see in New Orleans (especially the French Quarter) is an influence from the Spanish.
3. The third note on our state's Hispanic past----The buildings of the French Quarter are predominately Spanish! The Ursuline Convent on Chartres Street is the only French building! The reason why is the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788.
4. There are at least 50-70 ethnic groups in Louisiana. Even more than that. They are, but not limited to, African-American, Native-American, French, Spanish, Isleño, Portuguese, Brazilian, Honduran, Dominican, Mexican, Cuban, Italian (primarily Sicilian), German, Irish, Czech, Hungarian, Yugoslavian, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, British, Jewish, Greeks and so forth.
5. Our food is flavorful----not spicy! Sure, we love heat, but not to the point it numbs us. Cayenne pepper gives the kick in all south Louisiana cuisine, Cajun and Creole.
6. North Louisiana is Protestant. South Louisiana is Catholic. I am a Black Baptist who is in love with his faith in a predominately Catholic area of Louisiana.
7. Louisiana, along with Puerto Rico, are the only places in the country that use civil law as the main form of law, but public and administrative laws are legislation from the bench. Our state's laws are a mixture of French and Spanish legal codes. As a matter of fact, our civil law is Code Napoleon.
8. Not every Cajun has a French surname! Cajuns could have Spanish surnames such as Romero, Gomez, Fernandez, and Vega, German surnames such as Toups, Stelly, Hoffpauir (Hoff-POWER) and Schexnayder (Schecks-ni-dur), and British Isle surnames such as Edwards, McGee and Reed.
9. Gumbo and Jambalaya can be found in both Cajun and Creole cuisines.
10. Even though some people still hold true in their stupid ways concerning race, women young and old, regardless of color, race or ethnic makeup, have been interested in me and wanted to be with me in more ways than they let on.
11. The term "Creole" now refers to a person of mixed French, Spanish, Native-American, and African-American ancestry.
and
12. Many people consider the New Orleans Yat accent to be Cajun----WRONG!!!!!! The Yat accent is highly similar to the accent found in all boroughs of New York City, due to the same ethnic stocks settling both cities---Irish, Italian, German, and Jewish. The Yat accent also has Southern, French and Spanish influences. Also, New York and New Orleans are both surrounded by water
I hope these facts are useful to you if you want to do further stuff on the Pelican State. Thank you and God bless you.
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
