NarusegawaMegumi

So I definitely just drove to Walmart to pick up my blu-ray/dvd combo copy of Ponyo when it released at midnight. I am such a nerd.

With two of my six summer school classes out of the way, I have been debating what to do with the month I am not in classes. I am currently in a "Technology in the Classroom" class, so I'll be building a professional website in the class and I'm sure I'll touch that up in my free time. I'm also planning on sewing some new stuff for belegath. I actually hope to start on my hakama skirt over the Fourth of July weekend.
But more later, now to share my deviantART page with the class.

And apparently, so does the rest of dA.
There is a fine line between artistic nudity and pornography, and I am extremely disappointed in dA's definition of these genres. Yes, the human body is beautiful and should be celebrated, but I don't think dA is the best medium for this. Not to mention that there is a ridiculous double-standard on nudity that is blatantly apparent here- a penis equals ZOMG INAPPROPRIATE!!!!!!!; a vagina- true art. Um, what?

Then there's the fact a photograph of a two women on top of each other, entirely naked, in a clearly sexual position is A-OK by dA standards, but if a man and woman were in the same position-- or heaven forbid two men!-- it would be removed immediately as pornographic.

This type of work CAN be beautifully executed, and is certainly an art it's own right, but is better suited for a personal online portfolio- where the artist can better monitor who is viewing their work. Because as my friend Ash pointed out, there are far too many immature, underaged, children running around dA.

While DA shouldn't have to act as our Mommy, I still think the policy on "offensive materials" needs to be reworded. As it stands, it is far too subjective and because of this, double standards abound- removing valid pieces from the galleries while simultaneously spamming the popular pages with vaginas and women molesting each other and, quite frankly, softcore porn.

So, yes. I *do* in fact love vaginas. And while they are truly masterpieces from God, their portrayal on dA is an insult to women everywhere because they are being favorited and viewed for all the wrong reasons. But if dA chooses to allow this regardless, then allow photographs and sketches of penises as well. Because they deserve love too. And reverse sexism is just as cruel and unjust.

Now say it with me: I LOVE ME SOME VAGINA AND PENIS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!

Stolen from :3

Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle.
Say the following questions aloud, and press play.
Use the song titles that come up to answer each question.
NO CHEATING.

How does the world see me?:
Nervous Breakdown//Abingdon Boys School

Will I have a happy life?:
Be My Last (Karaoke)//Utada Hikaru

What do people really think of me?:
Smashing Blue//Bad Luck

Do people secretly lust after me?:
I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Clause//Digimon 01 Cast

How can I make myself happy?
Let Go// Frou Frou

What should I do with my life?
Zhi Mi Bu Hui//Fei Wang (o.o;; )

Will I ever have children?:
Circle of Life//The Lion King

What is some good advice for me?
Fukai Mori//Do as Infinity

What do I think my current theme song is?:
The Plaza Song//Baby (a Broadway Musical )

What does everyone else think my current theme song is?:
Kiss the Girl [Demo Version]//The Little Mermaid

What song will play at my funeral?
Like A Storm//Inuyasha OST 2

What type of men/women do you like?:
悪魔のトリル (metal version)//Yami no Matsuei OST (song translation: the Devil's Trill)

What is my day going to be like?
Story//Gackt

Why am I here?
Moonlight Densetsu//Sailor Moon

What will people remember me for?
"Eating" Scene#20//GRAVITATION TV TRACKS (XD XD PURE WIN!!!)

What song will I get stuck in my head tomorrow?
Someone That You're With//Nickelback

Are there people outside waiting to take me away?
I Just Can't Wait to Be King (Italian Version)//The Lion King

What will this year be all about?
Through the Night//Outlaw Star OST 1

Why was I ever born?
Kira Kira Fuyu no Shiny Go//Morning Musume

With accompany of which song I was made?
Gekiai Merry Go Round//Psycho le Cému

What song will be played on my wedding?
Italy - Area BGM Loop//EPCOT (XD XD XD)

For what I'd kill someone?
Never Say Goodbye//마리오&네스티

What is forbidden on DA?
Posituvity//The Little Mermaid: The Musical

What is the most precious in my room?
Freckles//Rurouni Kenshin

With what song I'm falling asleep?
If you can say goodbye//DDR

With what song I'm gonna lose/ I lost my virginity?
If Everyone Cared//Nickelback

What will be my last thought before I die?
What's This? (Japanese)//The Nightmare Before Christmas (LMFAO!!!!!!)

What is the best song to describe my school mates?
Tears//X-Japan (o.o)

I feel so...
あなたがいる限り//伊藤由奈 x Celine Dion

Best song to describe my hidden sexuality?
I Just Can't Wait to Be King (Slovak Version)//The Lion King (XD)

Of what am I afraid?
Alsky//DJ Jinnai

My favourite quote:
Sleepless beauty//Nittle Grasper

I like to...
Lapis//Gackt

I wanna ... you
Smily//Ai Otsuka

... me
Fireman & Policeman & Minature Golf Course Security Guard//Dane Cook

What I wanna do now?
Circle of Life (Scandinavian Version)//The Lion King

What do you actually desire?
~Asterisk~//Orange Range

What would you do to take over the world?
My Sweetie//BoA

Your greatest desire?
Reef With A View//Disney - Little Mermaid: Splash Hits (lol)

I have ... in my pants!
Two Worlds (Spanish Version)//Tarzan (HELLS YES!!!)

Wanna have for X-mas:
You're Timeless to Me//Hairspray [Original Broadway Cast]

I like to lick:
I Just Can't Wait to be King (Russian Pop)//The Lion King (WTF?! AGAIN??)

I would say ... to my first love
Hoshi ni negai wo//Chieko Kawabe

Wanna screw...
2 Mujeres//Daddy Yankee (Hells ya I do!! Now who's willing >D)

Why do I still write this stupid questionairre?
Polka Capriccioso for chamber orchestra//Ouran High School Host Club Soundtrack

Which number on the playlist is THIS song?
Tending theme english//Hamtaro USA

Now tag this many people.
I Just Can't Wait to be King (French Version)//The Lion King (...*dies*)

For the first ten people to comment, I will go through their gallery and pick my two favourite deviations. I'll then post the links on my journal for all to see!
The catch is that to qualify, you MUST post a similar journal. What a great way to check out the galleries of other artists, ne?

1. ChibiSilverWings
chibisilverwings.deviantart.co… -The face is what did me in on this. Awwwwe!
chibisilverwings.deviantart.co… -I just love the way she spelled out "I didn't do it". XD

2. Nayias
nayias.deviantart.com/art/Tuxe… -A man in a tuxedo is VERY sexy.
nayias.deviantart.com/art/Cale… -Even if it is a WIP, the action in this is awesome!

3. neofox
neofox.deviantart.com/art/Brig… -I am IN LOVE with this picture!! The shading on this piece is simply gorgeous. I am SO jealous.
neofox.deviantart.com/art/GAME… -It's too cute. In a hilariously true way. XD

4. My Love~Gami!!! gyakuten-no-megami
gyakuten-no-megami.deviantart.… -An older piece, but certainly one of my absolute favorite pieces in her gallery. Everything about it makes me giggly. <3
gyakuten-no-megami.deviantart.… -Tis one recent example of her never ending awesomeness in expressions, coloring, and everything else ever. <3
PS GAMI: Everything you make is my favorite. <3 <3 <3