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Artwork Contest

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Just wanted let you all know that Christian Reindl, a young composer from Germany is hosting an art contest on his facebook page. Every entry gets free downloads of his top song, Claim Your Weapons. The winner will get free downloads of all his music, both current and future, and he will write a song to your artwork! 

Awesoooome!! 

Also, I've entered a picture, so if you'd like to give me a vote, that would be awesome, just click this link: Sky Queen

Thanks so much! *hugs* 

<3 ~Ila
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Spring Cleaning

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I'll be going through my dA account and deleting/scrapping most of my old work. I apologize in advance if I scrap something important. Time to do some cleaning! 

To spring!! :D
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Christmas (n.) define it.

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What is Christmas? For some, it's the remembrance of Jesus' birth. For others, it's Santa-brings-me-stuff Day. Some don't celebrate Christmas because of the day's ties to Christ. Others don't celebrate it because it isn't the actual day of Jesus' birth.

(No, duh, there. The Bible doesn't spell out the date. It's kinda like refusing the celebrate the 4th of July because that's not when we won the war. But... rabbit trail.)

Me? I celebrate Christmas. Not because of Santa's presents, family tradition, or even because of Jesus' birth. Yes, that seems to X-out all the options.

But to me, Christmas means thanksgiving.

...yeah, I know. A bit backwards. But think of it this way.

Why do we exchange gifts?
It's an expression of thankfulness and gratefulness to one another.

Why do we remember Jesus' birth?
Because He came to Earth, lived, and died so we have life. And we thank Him for it.

Why does Santa bring us presents?
Well, if you still believe in Santa, I'm thankful for your childlike wonder. I salute you.

So the meaning of Christmas? For me, it's a time of reflection. Looking back on an ending year and thanking God for all the blessings and bumps.

Because He came to this world, I have hope. Because He died, I have life. Because He rose again, I have a future. Because of His grace, I have freedom.

Christmas isn't about gifts, but the thoughts behind them. Not about Jesus' birth, but the reason behind His sacrifice. Christmas is thanksgiving. And I am so thankful for every person in the DA community.

Jesus, friends, and family.
You are Christmas to me.

Thank you~♥
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Art Upload Changes

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Hiya~! Just wanted to let you all know that from now on, most of the art I color for my sister will be uploaded on my sister's page, :iconmisschibiartist: Occasionally, I'll still upload art here, but most of the art will be uploaded by my sister. So if you like any of the art... head over to my sister's page and let her know how awesome she is~<3 

Thanks so much for your support! 
<3 Ila
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My Sister's on DA!!

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Hey, everyone! I'm excited because - like the title says - my sister is on Deviantart now!!!! :happybounce: She hasn't uploaded any art yet, but please step over to her page, welcome her, and watch her (pretty please~<3). ------> misschibiartist.deviantart.com… She is a phenomenal young artist, and I know you'll enjoy her art. Thanks so much!!

~Ila
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