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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:21:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>I hope this works.</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:21:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description>I really hope this works. :)</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really hope this works. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Life Kind of Sucks Right Now</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:19:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description>- My brother got me sick.
- I dropped my math class. Now I have a &quot;W&quot; (which isn't good) and I have to retake the class. 
- I have two huge exams this week and I haven't even begun to study.
- The weather is bipolar. Some days it's too hot and the next day it'll rain.</description>
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<li>My brother got me sick.</li>
<li>I dropped my math class. Now I have a &#8220;W&#8221; (which isn&#8217;t good) and I have to retake the class. </li>
<li>I have two huge exams this week and I haven&#8217;t even begun to study.</li>
<li>The weather is bipolar. Some days it&#8217;s too hot and the next day it&#8217;ll rain.</li>
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<title>Damn</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>I never have time for this site anymore. I refuse to go on an official hiatus but don't expect any new content for a while. I always promise myself that I'll do something for the site but school is so hectic. If I really tried and didn't procrastinate so much in school, this site would probably get updated more often but being the lazy sloth that I am, that just never happens.

I hate the majority of my classes which explains the lack of motivation to do my best. I'm pretty sure I'm close to failing my math class, my history teacher doesn't teach, my sociology teacher doesn't teach, I only see my music teacher once a week, nutrition is so-so, and the only class I genuinely enjoy is Lifespan Psychology because the teacher is awesome. I hate this semester.

Thanks to those that still visit and sorry to my affiliates for being so inactive!

P.S. I am obsessed with apps for my iTouch. Obsessed. Click for full size. C:

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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I never have time for this site anymore. I refuse to go on an official hiatus but don&#8217;t expect any new content for a while. I always promise myself that I&#8217;ll do something for the site but school is so hectic. If I really tried and didn&#8217;t procrastinate so much in school, this site would probably get updated more often but being the lazy sloth that I am, that just never happens.</p>
<p>I hate the majority of my classes which explains the lack of motivation to do my best. I&#8217;m pretty sure I&#8217;m close to failing my math class, my history teacher doesn&#8217;t teach, my sociology teacher doesn&#8217;t teach, I only see my music teacher once a week, nutrition is so-so, and the only class I genuinely enjoy is Lifespan Psychology because the teacher is awesome. I hate this semester.</p>
<p>Thanks to those that still visit and sorry to my affiliates for being so inactive!</p>
<p>P.S. I am obsessed with apps for my <strong>iTouch</strong>. <strong><em>Obsessed</em></strong>. Click for full size. C:</p>
<p><a href="http://i53.tinypic.com/2j0f98z.png" rel="facebox"><img src="http://i55.tinypic.com/33bis6w.png" alt="" /></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Happy Halloween</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:46:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Happy Halloween everyone! =)

School sucks but I'll resume adding content soon! Thanks to those that comment and continue to visit my site.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Halloween everyone! =)</p>
<p>School sucks but I&#8217;ll resume adding content soon! Thanks to those that comment and continue to visit my site.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Mathematics</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:37:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Midterms are over. I'm happy. I think I did pretty well on all of them except for my math midterm.

I'm worried about my math class, it's the middle of the semester and I'm completely lost. Math has always been my worst subject. It has made me cry and cry over and over again. I envy people that are good at math, they are really lucky. I'm afraid it's something I'll never be good at. Just thinking about math stresses me out and makes me depressed. I don't look at numbers on the street and panic or anything but when I'm in a math class, I feel so stupid and helpless. I always dread going to class and can't wait for it to be over. Do you feel that way about any particular subject? 

Anyway, enough about math, writing this post has already dampened my mood. I'll be sure to add some stuff soon. To my affiliates, sorry for not updating. I've been a bad affiliate, I know. I will start updating again and be a better affiliate. =)</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Midterms are over. I&#8217;m happy. I think I did pretty well on all of them except for my math midterm.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m worried about my math class, it&#8217;s the middle of the semester and I&#8217;m completely lost. Math has always been my worst subject. It has made me cry and cry over and over again. I envy people that are good at math, they are really lucky. I&#8217;m afraid it&#8217;s something I&#8217;ll never be good at. Just thinking about math stresses me out and makes me depressed. I don&#8217;t look at numbers on the street and panic or anything but when I&#8217;m in a math class, I feel so stupid and helpless. I always dread going to class and can&#8217;t wait for it to be over. Do you feel that way about any particular subject? </p>
<p>Anyway, enough about math, writing this post has already dampened my mood. I&#8217;ll be sure to add some stuff soon. To my affiliates, sorry for not updating. I&#8217;ve been a bad affiliate, I know. I will start updating again and be a better affiliate. =)</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Gah</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>2nd Edit
Midterms are this week, I'll be busy. I still visit but don't comment as much. :) I will update as soon as midterms are over and I will reply to all your comments. 
End of Edit

Edit
I removed some affiliates. :( I also removed the background. Looks really different, right?
End of Edit


Well I am here at school waiting for my class to start so I though I'd make a quick update. School sucks, life sucks, I've been sleeping too much, and I have neglected this site.

I am on my iPod so I will cut this post short.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2<sup>nd</sup> Edit</strong><br />
Midterms are this week, I&#8217;ll be busy. I still visit but don&#8217;t comment as much. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I will update as soon as midterms are over and I will reply to all your comments.<br />
<strong>End of Edit</strong></p>
<p><strong>Edit</strong><br />
I removed some affiliates. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I also removed the background. Looks really different, right?<br />
<strong>End of Edit</strong></p>
<p>Well I am here at school waiting for my class to start so I though I&#8217;d make a quick update. School sucks, life sucks, I&#8217;ve been sleeping too much, and I have neglected this site.</p>
<p>I am on my iPod so I will cut this post short.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Rainy Day</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:52:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description>It rained today. I love rain. I was happy today. :) I want to thank everyone who gave me advice on my sociology class, you guys made me feel better. :)

Apologies for still having this horrendous &quot;testing&quot; layout. Truth is, I don't know when I'll make the new layout. If you detest it, I'm sorry. :(

10 days till my 19th birthday.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It rained today. I love rain. I was happy today. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I want to thank everyone who gave me advice on my sociology class, you guys made me feel better. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>
<p>Apologies for still having this horrendous &#8220;testing&#8221; layout. Truth is, I don&#8217;t know when I&#8217;ll make the new layout. If you detest it, I&#8217;m sorry. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /></p>
<p><strong>10 days till my 19<sup>th</sup> birthday.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Sociology :(</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Thanks to everyone that commented on my last post. I know there wasn't much to comment on but thanks for commenting anyway. :)

I hate my Sociology class, it's too demanding and takes up so much of my precious time. The subject itself is very interesting, it's basically a psychology class but not exactly. I hate how the class is run. The professor is a nice guy but I hate his assignments and all the group work required in the class.

I'm not very social. Having to constantly work in a group is stressful for me. But this is a Sociology class, I can't complain too much. I'm basically the only member of the group that never talks and I feel really guilty about that. I never help out with the assignments or partake in the discussions. It's just that I always feel really shy about talking to strangers and by the time I'm given a chance to talk, somebody's already said what I was going to say. :annoy: It's so stressful for me; ever since I can remember, I've always hated group work.

I know I will have to do this when I have a job and that I should just get over this stupid fear but it's easier said than done.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to everyone that commented on my last post. I know there wasn&#8217;t much to comment on but thanks for commenting anyway. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>
<p>I hate my Sociology class, it&#8217;s too demanding and takes up so much of my precious time. The subject itself is very interesting, it&#8217;s basically a psychology class but not exactly. I hate how the class is run. The professor is a nice guy but I hate his assignments and all the group work required in the class.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not very social. Having to constantly work in a group is stressful for me. But this is a <strong>Socio</strong>logy class, I can&#8217;t complain too much. I&#8217;m basically the only member of the group that never talks and I feel really guilty about that. I never help out with the assignments or partake in the discussions. It&#8217;s just that I always feel really shy about talking to strangers and by the time I&#8217;m given a chance to talk, somebody&#8217;s already said what I was going to say. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/irritated.gif" alt=":annoy:" /> It&#8217;s so stressful for me; ever since I can remember, I&#8217;ve always hated group work.</p>
<p>I know I will have to do this when I have a job and that I should just get over this stupid fear but it&#8217;s easier said than done.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Updates, Finally!</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
<link>http://lavenderdust.com/index.php?id=43</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Here's what I've done for the site today.

- New Blank Buttons Page! (58 Buttons!)
- Photography Page Makeover
- Textures Page Tweaks

The tutorials section is going to change quite a bit. I'll be adding more tutorials plus some new tutorial categories are on the way. :D Any suggestions or requests are welcome. ;) I'll also be adding more new types of resources and more of the resources I already have.

(I also deleted several old files from my server [saved them to my comp] to make everything more organized, haha. :))</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve done for the site today.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="www.lavenderdust.com/buttons/" title="Blank Buttons">New Blank Buttons Page!</a> (58 Buttons!)</li>
<li><a href="www.lavenderdust.com/sphotos/" title="Photography">Photography Page Makeover</a></li>
<li><a href="www.lavenderdust.com/textures/" title="Textures">Textures Page Tweaks</a></li>
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<p>The tutorials section is going to change quite a bit. I&#8217;ll be adding more tutorials plus some new tutorial categories are on the way. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/grin.gif" alt=":D" /> Any suggestions or requests are welcome. ;) I&#8217;ll also be adding more new types of resources and more of the resources I already have.</p>
<p>(I also deleted several old files from my server [saved them to my comp] to make everything more organized, haha. :))</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Quick Update</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:44:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Hey everyone, I made another link back button.



Yeah, the layout's not done yet and I'm not sure when it'll be ready. :( School's kind off got me occupied at the moment. :(</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone, I made another link back button.</p>
<p><img src="http://lavenderdust.com/link/8.png" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yeah, the layout&#8217;s not done yet and I&#8217;m not sure when it&#8217;ll be ready. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /> School&#8217;s kind off got me occupied at the moment. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Quick Update</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Edit
A new layout is in progress, hopefully the background led you to that conclusion. I've edited several site pages and the About Alice page has had a complete makeover. :) I stopped being lazy and made four link back buttons for the site. Yes, I know that most of them have the same font but I couldn't help myself. :(

   

End of Edit

Hey everyone, I'm at school right now on my iPod. The site is basically dead but that will hopefully change soon. :)</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Edit</h3>
<p>A new layout is in progress, hopefully the background led you to that conclusion. I&#8217;ve edited several site pages and the About Alice page has had a complete makeover. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I stopped being lazy and made four link back buttons for the site. Yes, I know that most of them have the same font but I couldn&#8217;t help myself. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /></p>
<p><img src="../link/4.png" alt="" /> <img src="../link/5.png" alt="" /> <img src="../link/6.png" alt="" /> <img src="../link/7.png" alt="" /></p>
<h3>End of Edit</h3>
<p>Hey everyone, I&#8217;m at school right now on my iPod. The site is basically dead but that will hopefully change soon. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Randomnes</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>My last post had some really bad spelling mistakes. Sorry about that!

Anyway, I thought I'd post some spiffy pictures of my new keyboard and itouch because I felt like picking up my camera again. =D I got my itouch today; I'm in a happy mood. School is great and I've found that learning to play an instrument takes a lot of practice but it's fun. =D


I got a Casio. =D

Closer look at the keys.

My new itouch~

Both of my ipods. I got my nano on my birthday last year.

By the way, I'm SICK of this layout and I can barely stand to look at it anymore. I might just redo the whole thing or simply change the color scheme.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My last post had some really bad spelling mistakes. Sorry about that!</p>
<p>Anyway, I thought I&#8217;d post some spiffy pictures of my new keyboard and itouch because I felt like picking up my camera again. =D I got my itouch today; I&#8217;m in a happy mood. School is great and I&#8217;ve found that learning to play an instrument takes a lot of practice but it&#8217;s fun. =D</p>
<p><img src="http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4867/33696136.png" alt="Piano Pics" /><br />
I got a Casio. =D<br />
<img src="http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6055/49071063.png" alt="Piano Pics" /><br />
Closer look at the keys.<br />
<img src="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7849/79220601.png" alt="Piano Pics" /><br />
My new itouch~<br />
<img src="http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/6312/13843363.png" alt="Piano Pics" /><br />
Both of my ipods. I got my nano on my birthday last year.</p>
<p>By the way, I&#8217;m SICK of this layout and I can barely stand to look at it anymore. I might just redo the whole thing or simply change the color scheme.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Last Affiliate Check</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
<link>http://lavenderdust.com/index.php?id=39</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Hey everyone, this is my last affiliate check. I've always hated doing these, I feel so childish doing them. :/ From now on, you'll stay my affiliate as long as your active and/or comment on my blog posts/chatbox. If your site is in bold, you're still my affiliate. If not, sorry. :'(

Blue Stapler
Cadence
May Coding
Moonwalked 
Neo Faeriewings
Neopian Bay
Neo Wishes
Okashii
Raiderneo
Spicy Sugar
Tugboat
Vibrante</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone, this is my last affiliate check. I&#8217;ve always hated doing these, I feel so childish doing them. :/ From now on, you&#8217;ll stay my affiliate as long as your active and/or comment on my blog posts/chatbox. If your site is in <strong>bold</strong>, you&#8217;re still my affiliate. If not, sorry. :&#8217;(</p>
<p><a href="http://bluestapler.net" title="Blue Stapler"><strong>Blue Stapler</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://cadence.co.nr" title="Cadence">Cadence</a><br />
<a href="http://maycoding.zzl.org" title="May Coding"><strong>May Coding</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://moonwalked.net" title="Moonwalked"><strong>Moonwalked</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://neo-faeriewings.co.nr" title="">Neo Faeriewings</a><br />
<a href="http://neopianbay.aridseas.net" title="">Neopian Bay</a><br />
<a href="http://neowishes.co.nr" title=""><strong>Neo Wishe</strong>s</a><br />
<a href="http://okashii.comxa.com" title=""><strong>Okashii</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://raiderneo.net" title=""><strong>Raiderneo</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://spicy-sugar.co.nr" title="">Spicy Sugar</a><br />
<a href="http://tugboat.three-words.net" title=""><strong>Tugboat</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://vibrante.so-fresh.info" title="">Vibrante</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>School</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
<link>http://lavenderdust.com/index.php?id=38</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description>I have spent over $600 on textbooks for all my classes. I've said this before but thank goodness for financial aid!!!! All of my classes are pretty fun so far~

I had my first piano lesson. I love my teacher, she is lovely. :) She is from Moscow, Russia and I love her accent. :3 Piano was quite an experience for me. I've always wanted to learn how to play the piano, I think the music that comes from the piano is absolutely beautiful. I never got the chance to learn but now I do~ I'm going to buy a keyboard because I need to practice.

Do you play an instrument(s)? Do you want to learn how to play an instrument?</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have spent over $600 on textbooks for all my classes. I&#8217;ve said this before but thank goodness for financial aid!!!! All of my classes are pretty fun so far~</p>
<p>I had my first piano lesson. I love my teacher, she is lovely. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /> She is from Moscow, Russia and I love her accent. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/cutekiss.gif" alt=":3" /> Piano was quite an experience for me. I&#8217;ve always wanted to learn how to play the piano, I think the music that comes from the piano is absolutely beautiful. I never got the chance to learn but now I do~ I&#8217;m going to buy a keyboard because I need to practice.</p>
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<title>Newish Layout &amp; Some Thoughts</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>I'm pretty busy with school but I had an easy day today. As you can see, I made a new layout. Same coding, different color scheme. It should work in all browsers but it has some bugs in IE. (Why do people still use IE?) I'm not loving it so definitely expect some changes to the layout. I might completely redo the colors, I'm not too happy with them. Don't get me started on that ugly background I quickly made.

I'm wondering what to do with the Neopets section of my site. That section obviously isn't going to be updated anymore. I don't want to delete the graphics but I'd like to give them away for another site to use (or multiple sites). If you're interested in &quot;adopting&quot; or redistributing any of my Neopets graphics, please send me a message or comment on this post. None of my graphics have credits, I've never been a fan of adding watermarks. If nobody wants them, they'll just disappear and never be seen again. :o

Message for Affiliates

Affiliates, I decided to once again, list you guys in alphabetical order. In the end, I feel like that's the most neutral way to list affiliates. I might do an affiliation check sometime this month. I kind of don't want to do one because I know everyone is busy with school but I still feel like I need to. I'm not gonna lie, this check is gonna be strict. :evil: I'm always very nice about them but I feel like I need to start being more strict. I'm just tired of some of my affiliates not really being my affiliates, if you know what I mean. :dis: How can you stay my affiliate? Easy. Comment on my blog posts at least once every two weeks. Is that really hard to do? If you're not much of a commenter, post in the Chat and say &quot;Hi!&quot; It won't bite, I promise.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m pretty busy with school but I had an easy day today. As you can see, I made a new layout. Same coding, different color scheme. It should work in all browsers but it has some bugs in IE. (<em>Why do people still use IE?</em>) I&#8217;m not loving it so definitely expect some changes to the layout. I might completely redo the colors, I&#8217;m not too happy with them. Don&#8217;t get me started on that ugly background I quickly made.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m wondering what to do with the Neopets section of my site. That section obviously isn&#8217;t going to be updated anymore. I don&#8217;t want to delete the graphics but I&#8217;d like to give them away for another site to use (or multiple sites). If you&#8217;re interested in &#8220;adopting&#8221; or redistributing any of my Neopets graphics, please send me a <a href="contact.php" title="Contact">message</a> or comment on this post. None of my graphics have credits, I&#8217;ve never been a fan of adding watermarks. If nobody wants them, they&#8217;ll just disappear and never be seen again. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/shocked.gif" alt=":o" /></p>
<p><strong>Message for Affiliates</strong></p>
<p>Affiliates, I decided to once again, list you guys in alphabetical order. In the end, I feel like that&#8217;s the most neutral way to list affiliates. I might do an affiliation check sometime this month. I kind of don&#8217;t want to do one because I know everyone is busy with school but I still feel like I need to. I&#8217;m not gonna lie, this check is gonna be strict. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/evil.gif" alt=":evil:" /> I&#8217;m always very nice about them but I feel like I need to start being more strict. I&#8217;m just tired of some of my affiliates not really being my affiliates, if you know what I mean. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/disappointed.gif" alt=":dis:" /> <strong>How can you stay my affiliate</strong>? Easy. <em>Comment </em>on my blog posts at least once <em>every two weeks</em>. Is that really hard to do? If you&#8217;re not much of a commenter, post in the <a href="chat.php" title="Chat">Chat</a> and say &#8220;Hi!&#8221; It won&#8217;t bite, I promise.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>School :C</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>This summer I had so much planned for this site but as you can see, all of my plans went down the drain. I'm disappointed but I suppose I can always try again. To those of you who still visit, thank you. :) 

School starts the 30th for me and I will be a busy little bee.
My Schedule



I get one day off. Lovely.</description>
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<p>School starts the 30<sup>th</sup> for me and I will be a busy little bee.</p>
<h3>My Schedule</h3>
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<p>I get one day off. Lovely.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Dead</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Headache.

Everybody's site is dead.</description>
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<p>Everybody&#8217;s site is dead.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Stuff I Can't Stand~</title>
<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>- Usernames with numbers. I'll make up words just to avoid having a number in my username. 

- This is to nobody in particular but I'm sick of hearing this all the time. When people say stuff along the lines of &quot;I listen to music more than most people. Music is my life. I can't imagine a world without music. If I were to go deaf, I'd kill myself.&quot; Look, most people aren't born deaf (it usually develops later on) and most don't kill themselves when they go deaf and can't listen to music anymore. Don't get me wrong, I know that music is a very important thing for many people but I can't stand the way people go about talking about it at times. It's ridiculous and obnoxious. 

- When you have affiliation requirements and people who don't meet those requirements apply. I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever rejected an affiliation application just so that I wouldn't have to write a rejection e-mail. It gets on my nerves so badly but I can never say &quot;No.&quot; This happens frequently and at times, I just want to remove half of all of my affiliates because I don't really feel like there's a point.

- When people give misleading or completely false information. I've read so many tutorials that give you false information and it always kills me inside.

- Back and forward links on sites. PEOPLE, your browser already has buttons for that and you can also use your keyboard.

- Really bad use of the English language. Don't abuse English, English is your friend. Treat it with respect and try not to make a mockery of it.

- Anonymous rude people. Use your real name when you're saying something about my site. Anonymity makes people feel like they can say whatever they want and they can, but people who do so are cowards.

- People who give reviews but are in desperate need of some fixing up on their site. In other words, people who review sites that shouldn't really be reviewing sites.

More stuff will be added later~</description>
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<p>This is to nobody in particular but I&#8217;m sick of hearing this all the time. When people say stuff along the lines of &#8220;I listen to music more than most people. Music is my <strong>life</strong>. I can&#8217;t imagine a world without music. If I were to go deaf, I&#8217;d <strong>kill</strong> myself.&#8221; Look, most people aren&#8217;t born deaf (it usually develops later on) and most don&#8217;t kill themselves when they go deaf and can&#8217;t listen to music anymore. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I know that music is a very important thing for many people but I can&#8217;t stand the way people go about talking about it at times. It&#8217;s ridiculous and obnoxious. </p>
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<p>When you have affiliation requirements and people who don&#8217;t meet those requirements apply. I can honestly say that I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever rejected an affiliation application just so that I wouldn&#8217;t have to write a rejection e-mail. It gets on my nerves so badly but I can never say &#8220;No.&#8221; This happens frequently and at times, I just want to remove half of all of my affiliates because I don&#8217;t really feel like there&#8217;s a point.</p>
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<p>Back and forward links on sites. <strong>PEOPLE</strong>, your browser already has buttons for that and you can also use your keyboard.</p>
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<p>Really bad use of the English language. Don&#8217;t <strong>abuse </strong>English, English is your <strong>friend</strong>. Treat it with respect and try not to make a mockery of it.</p>
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<p>Anonymous rude people. Use your <strong>real </strong>name when you&#8217;re saying something about my site. Anonymity makes people feel like they can say whatever they want and they can, but people who do so are cowards.</p>
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<p>People who give reviews but are in desperate need of some fixing up on their site. In other words, people who review sites that shouldn&#8217;t really be reviewing sites.</p>
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<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>I might go to Disneyland sometime this month. If I get the chance to, I'll take a billion pictures with my camera. :3

I just checked my summer grades and I got an A (highest grade possible) for both classes. I'm happy. :)

Pokemon games are addictive. Now I know what all the hype is all about. :)

Something very sad happened today but I prefer to say what exactly it is. :(</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I <strong>might </strong>go to Disneyland sometime this month. If I get the chance to, I&#8217;ll take a billion pictures with my camera. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/cutekiss.gif" alt=":3" /></p>
<p>I just checked my summer grades and I got an A (highest grade possible) for both classes. I&#8217;m happy. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>
<p>Pokemon games are addictive. Now I know what all the hype is all about. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/smile.gif" alt=":)" /></p>
<p>Something very sad happened today but I prefer to say what exactly it is. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<author>rippalice@gmail.com (Lavender Dust)</author>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description>Gonna go there tomorrow and I MIGHT be able to post some pics of my trip.

Edit

The Jaws part of the studio tour.

The part of the studio tour when there's a small explosion and Jaws comes out.

We didn't get to see the whole show because there were some technical difficulties. We only saw about half of it.

In line for Waterworld, haha. 

We're sooo close to the entrance..

That steam cooled us off, it was sooooooo hot.

Sorry for all the Waterworld pics, I didn't manage to take pics too much. :(</description>
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<p><img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img6/7783/52537033.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
The Jaws part of the studio tour.<br />
<img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img97/4599/80409196.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
The part of the studio tour when there&#8217;s a small explosion and Jaws comes out.<br />
<img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img39/4307/35604770.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
We didn&#8217;t get to see the whole show because there were some technical difficulties. We only saw about half of it.<br />
<img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img15/1719/21440904.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
In line for Waterworld, haha.<br />
<img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img404/3916/29536257.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
We&#8217;re sooo close to the entrance..<br />
<img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img689/1763/25477408.png" alt="Universal Studios" /><br />
That steam cooled us off, it was sooooooo hot.</p>
<p>Sorry for all the Waterworld pics, I didn&#8217;t manage to take pics too much. <img src="http://lavenderdust.com/news/img/sad.gif" alt=":(" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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