Copied from my DA journal.

15 days and 20 pages, and I am DONE!!! ^o^  I finished it a couple  days ago. ^w^  All things considered, I'm very happy with it.  I planned to start it months ago, but after two surgeries, a week long hospitalization, frequent checkups on my condition, and all of the makeup homework that accumulated from that (it took me two months to catch up!), it's a miracle I finished it at all.  It's more detailed than "Phoenix," and I made sure I remembered all of the advice that I got last year from my portfolio reviews.

Since this year the entries will be judged by genre, I'm shooting for mystery.  It was a nightmare trying to think of a good mystery plot in 20 pages, but I think it turned out well.

Anyways, wish me luck!!  And that my sore throat goes away. >.<

I'd like to thank:
-God, for blessing me and keeping me safe through these past couple months when I had to be hospitalized and having surgeries.
-My mom, for making sure I didn't procrastinate.  And for keeping me company while I was holed up working on it.  And for critiquing it and encouraging me.  And for random stupid comments about my characters that made me laugh. xD
-My dad, whose crazy scientific knowledge gave me the inspiration for the technical part of the story...
-Miina-san for the supercute Chibi-Nathan encouragement! ^o^
-Chocolate, for being my fuel.
-Caffeine, which I'm not supposed to have due to my heart, but got anyways from Diet Coke for keeping my head clear.
-Yuffentine fics, for being my 5 minute entertainment.
-My friends who supported me, both online and in real life.  You guys are sexy. ;)  Especially Lorthide, diane-butler, and Tzade
-Everyone who supported me last year and voted for me during the finals.  Love you guys!!