|
| It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Sorry about leaving so abruptly. I’ve been concentrating on grades, college apps, and everything else. I don’t have any drastic updates for you guys.  What have I been doing with my Photoshop this whole time? Not much. I’ve been using it more for my AP Photography class. I also started making forum sets for myself. Easier way to learn new Photoshop techniques but not as satisfying as what I did here. I also got a sub-domain with Elisha over the summer. We failed epically (I hate using that phrase, but it’s true). We made a couple of layouts together, and then we got to the coding and were stumped on one thing. We give up entirely after awhile, since we were spending a lot of the little time we had together on the computer at my house. We could probably get the site up and running, but we’re both going off to college next year and we basically don’t want to make the time for it. The site is still up if you would like to look at it. I’ll leave a link at the bottom of this entry.
About the layout. It's titled 'Progression' on my computer. I didn't think to put the title on the layout. I was home all day Sunday since my parents wanted me to rest today because of my sore throat. So I worked on the design, no joke, all day.  It's almost 2AM right now and I'm still putting the last touches on it. I wanted to make this an extremely generic Kingdom Hearts layout. After awhile of looking at my original design, I couldn't take how plain it looked, so I completely scraped it and started with a new image. It didn't take too long to cut the image out. It was more trying to take out the gigantic text at the sides (I was going to post a link of the scan, but I can't find it anymore lol). I wasn't satisfied with my repeated versions. I redesigned the layout after screaming at my computer numerous times to what it is now. Once again, I yelled at my computer because I couldn't figure out the rollover bars at the top. Then I created a couple avatars, and my current button and completed version 11 of AbsentEmotions. I'm pleased with the final product and I also don't want to make another layout for awhile. haha
I’m a second semester senior now and I definitely feel the senioritis kicking in. The beginning of this semester, my counselor decided to give me 7 periods because I got a D- in my math class sophomore year. Bad idea. I was ditching my seventh everyday until I finally got rid of the class. Anyway, all my college apps are done, I’ve been accepted into the college of my choice, completed my intent to register at the beginning of the month, and now I'm just waiting to see who my dorm mates will be. I’m starting to get really excited for college. I’m sick of the high school routine, but I feel once I’m in college I’m going to die. I’m worried about the work load, with essays and such, because I’m horrible at writing them. I hope I’m able to make friends that I feel motivated and comfortable with. It’ll be interesting. I’m really proud of myself, since I transferred schools last year, my grades have been amazing. I only wish I could have done it earlier. Freshmen and sophomore year I was getting, 2.7 and 3.0’s. But junior year I got 3.3, and last semester I got a 3.85! If I was at my current school all four years, I could have thought about UC’s. Oh well. I did cross country again last semester and I really miss it. I PR-ed (Personal Record) my last run. I got a 21:12 for 2.9 miles. I started with not even being able to complete the course to getting 26 minutes to my final PR. It’s every seniors goal to PR the final race, so I’m really excited about it. My friend and I are manager of track and field, but we still do the work out. I went up to Tahoe (snow) during the first part of Spring Break, and I learned how to snowboard! It was pretty fun. I'm just trying to look forward to things to see myself through the rest of the year. Prom > Moving > Luau > Graduation..
I’m also in a relationship right now. We’ve been together officially since December 7. It’s been great and I’m glad I finally got the balls to make things official.
I intend to add a couple more sections to our portfolio. I already added 'Album Covers', which is a bunch of album artwork made for iTunes or whatever music player you use. I've been focusing on that recently. I have one or two more sections I want to add: Photography and Sets. Elisha's in both Newspaper and Yearbook this year, while I'm in AP Photography. I thought we'd share some of our other work, since we take photos more often. Sets would contain signatures and avatars. I'm setting a bunch of goals that I have a feeling that I won't live up to, especially since college is coming up, but you never know.
Fly Away
Preview
Code
Forgotten Legend
Preview
Code
Never Ending
Preview
Code
Lightning
Preview
Code
Beat of Angel
Preview
Code
Strong Baby
Preview
Code
Shattered Heart
Preview
Code
Distanxes (fail sub-domain) ;]
//Andrew | | |
|  As I mentioned in the edit, I'M BACK! It's been 9 months and a day since my last update and even longer since the last time I updated with layouts. I apologize! I was extremely busy with school, and once I did have the time I would just chill with friends. I also wanted to make some big changes to the site to navigate easier. Sadly, the only thing that I really changed was navigating the layouts section. Yup, ALL that time the only thing I changed was the layouts section. I hope for, that in the future, I will regularly update. I'm used to updating with 8+ layouts. I don't like updating with just one layout for some reason, but I'll try and do that. I'm going to be even more busy this year because i'm finally a JUN10R!! Class of '10 & upperclassmen! Before I talk about my life and updates I'm going to give you a summary on this layout. Haha.
 I finally achieved ten [point] zero of ÆProductions! I'm excieted for this layout, it took me ten versions to finally be IE & Firefox friendly. haha. No, I didn't re-code all my previous layouts to be firefox friendly..because I don't have that sort of time to waste. LOL. About ten [point] zero, it features a kid named, Sakuraba Neku. He is apart of Tetsuya Nomura’s, ‘The World Ends with You’, or ‘It’s a Wonderful World’. The game is for the DS and I could have sworn that it was orginally for the phone, but I can’t find any proof of that anywhere. This layout was completely designed by me, with little to no inspiration from another designer. In my case, that’s pretty big. This is my fourth or fifth try with a main layout, and this one, imo, beats the other layouts. The main icon for this layout, is green and grey. Why? I have no idea, but I thought the outcome was great, and I’m thinking of making a ten [point] one, with this layout in green, like a remix (because of the music theme). haha. If you happen to purchase the game, let me know if you like it.
So how's life as a junior? It's hell. LOL. I never believed the upperclassmen when they said that the work load is so much more. Now I know what they're talking about. The label of uppcalssmen is nice though. I'm glad I made it this far. I'm taking fairly easy classes which probably isn't the best. Reason being is I had to transfer schools, due to moving. I knew alot of people at my current school so I didn't mind moving. haha. I'm taking Spanish 5/6 (C), AP Enviornmental Science (D; hehe), CP English (A), Digital Photography (A+), Geometry (A-), and CP History (B). So I have a D in my science class because, basically I'm not a good tester, and test our 75% of our grade..so I'm screwed. haha, My grade is slowly going up. We'll see. Spanish has cool people in it, my teacher is really nice too. English, extremely boring but one of my best friends is in that class so it's not that bad. My Digital Photography teacher reminds me and my friends of my mom. My mom is really cute, so it's a good thing. haha. My geometry teacher is my ONLY guy teacher and I'm surrounded by freshmen..but there is 11 juniors in my class..so it's not that bad. History is close to being my favorite class. My teacher loves her job and that makes all the difference. Her tests are on the things we learn in class, and I feel I actually learn from her. She just really cool and..yeah..it is my favorite class. [= That's another reason why I have a D in APES, my teacher doesn't like her job, but she tries. haha. (I'm trying to like her, but..she pisses me off sometimes..just because I have a D) LOL. I have a couple of solid groups of friends at school. We're technically all friends, but we spilt into different groups. High school is going well for me, there's obviously a lot of drama, but it's all apart of the experience and it's all good because I still have Elisha as a best friend to go to if I'm feeling like shit. I love you Elisha. [=
 Now for the updates!! I'm releasing 13 layouts. [= Sadly, only four of them are game/anime related layouts. I tryed so hard to make less music layouts but I'm having trouble making game/anime layouts now. My goal for my next update is to release more game/anime related layouts. Suggestions are welcome for animes, because I know nothing of the current anime world. LOL. Even games..I've fallen behind on because I simply don't have time. =/ I'm excieted for the state side release of Kingdom Hearts Re:COM!!! Definatly pre-ordering that. My site here has become more of a portfolio of my work rather than a fansite to go to for layouts. Xanga is also obviously dieing so I do this more for the practice in graphic design so I don't get rusty. I'm trying to draw again also. I heard your drawings will only be as good as the last time you draw. So the more you draw the more you will excel, but if the last time you drew was in 5th grade, you're drawing will only be as good as it was back then. Um, I don't think I'll be keeping up to date with my icons section, and Elisha hasn't had time to make another video because that takes a lot more time than a simple layout. Plus she hasn't had the best luck with computers. Also, she's doing a lot of extra circular activites. and here are the layouts!
Confessions
Preview
Code
Promise
Preview
Code
Take A Bow
Preview
Code
Graduation
Preview
Code
Until the End of Time
Preview
Code
Silent Regrets
Preview
Code
Terror of Death
Preview
Code
Yuna
Preview
Code
Taking Uncertain Aim
Preview
Code
A Different Me
Preview
Code
Ultra Blue
Preview
Code
Forever Superhuman
Preview
Code
Paper Trail
Preview
Code
//AbsentEmotions | | |
|  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I'm a little late, sorry. =.= This christmas, on xanga, I was invited to join a secret santa hosted by Yuri. My secret santa, Rikku, gave me a awesome layout! Her layout looks better than the one I'm working on. >.> I feel bad for the person that got me as their secret santa. ]= Sorry ____. XD I haven't had time to finish the layout so I'll be working on it today! [= Just working how the navigation should look. Thank you for the awesome layout Rikku!! =D Hope I can become affiliates with my you & the person I'm giving my present too. [=
I don't know what the future holds for AEProductions.  I want to start over with a new site, with a new stylesheet & better layouts, but I don't know how long that'll take me. So maybe soon, i don't know if it'll happen, because xanga is almost dead & even myspace is becoming less popular...& well you can't make layouts for facebook. XD ugg. i don't know what to do. I'll update again in a month with new layouts & an update for my plans with AEProductions. [= OH & lisha has her new laptop (she's had it for awhile now) that hopefully won't die. haha. So new videos might be in the works. She wants to start making music videos with like actual artist, for example Rihanna, she'd take one of her songs that doesn't have a mv and make a mv of it with Rihanns previous material. YUPP. ok. Have a happy new year & keep your resolutions. [<
>>Tomorrow is Elishas b`day, so wish her a happy b`day.
Edit 2/13
Sorry for the long wait guys, I have most of my layouts finished, I just need to code them. Yuri is trying to teach me, but I'm a really slow learner, you should see our conversations, they're funny cuz i'm so lost. XD The wait made me redesign some of the layouts that I was going to release before, so you shuold be happy. :D They're not ugly anymore. haha. I was looking through some of my old files recently and I stumbled upon my first layout, like my very first layout. It was only the code, so I plugged it into one of my many sites and omg, brought back so many memories. Everything was working, even the music still worked. I think I made it before me and elisha thought of Æ because it still had the credits leading to yohasakura18. But, it was definately a throw back. I'm glad I saved those files. :D Well, I hope to update soon guys. Me n Yuri kind of have conflicting schedules but we're trying our best. He's been sick..idk if he's better so comment him & tell him to get better so he can help me. :D Hope & pray that this process will go by quickly & that I'll know how to code for IE & firefox. :D peace!
Edit 11/13
So it's been exactly 9 months since I've last updated. I apologize once again for taking so long to update. I will be updating officially tomorrow..this is just to give everyone a heads up, that I am BACK. For good? I'll try my best. Basically, I'm not sure if people will be thrilled with my layouts. haha, the majority of the layouts are of music artists. I keep trying to make more game/anime layouts, but they keep managing to fail, I'm releasing the good looking ones..which is only like 4? LOL. Sorry guys. My goal next update is to release more game/anime layouts. So lookout for the update..that SHOULD be up by tomorrow. Peace [=
//Andrew | | |
|  Wassup ya'll? Sorry I haven't updated in 3..4..3? months. I've made a max of 5 layouts in that time & i've only coded one. sorry =[ I haven't really been busy besides school, but I actually perfer to hang out with my friends the time I get free. XD Like last weekend I was busy from friday night - sunday night(9pm?). haha. then I came home & did homework. So that's been my weekends since. I don't really like staying home as you can tell. XD & in that time KEYSHIA COLES ALBUM HAS DROPPED SO YA'LL SHOULD GO GET A COPY! it's sold over 750k so far. [=
This coming week is finals..ojAWHFojas. It starts on tuesday, monday is going to be a review for all my classes, tuesday is 1st (Chemistry) & 2nd (English II), wednesday is 3rd (Spanish II) & 4th (History), & thursday 5th (PE) & 6th (Math). i'm like screwed. hahaha. I really want to do well on the chemistry final so i can raise myself to a B (I have a 77%) & I want to raise my Math grade also to a B (i have a 76.9%). NO ONE in that class has an A. The highest grade is a B-. WTF! =[ So I need to get pretty much a perfect to get my grade up to a B-. =.= idk about chemistry. Other than that school is going well. People are nice..except for certain people who're are fake & LAHSFLJADF. XD
 this was pretty much an update saying i'm still alive & i hope to get you some more layouts soon. =[ I'm trying to learn how to code for firefox also. So Yuri is trying to help me. thanks kiddo, i'm a slow learner so thanks for stickin with me. [= OH & so far i've seen two people using Cindy's layouts & it put a smile on my face. [= Cindy I miss you. =[ IF YOU ASKED TO BE AFFLIATES WITH ME & I HAVEN'T ADDED YOU, ASK AGAIN. sorry, i think i say that everytime I update but I keep forgetting and I'm lazy to go through my comments. XD & if I don't see myself on your site I'm taking you off my affiliates because that's bs. XD
thanks for the support guys. [= comment & subscribe, it means alot to me. [=
--Andrew | | |
|  I’m back with another update. haha. finally. School started August 23 (a Thursday, weird huh?). My first day went well but I forgot my backpack..lmfao. I’m a retard. So I had to carry the papers around. I put them in my but pocket. haha. I’m a Sophmore!!! YESSS. [= Time goes by so fast. I have 6 periods this year. 1° Chemistry, 2° English II, 3° Spanish, 4° Modern World History, 5° PE II & 6° Algebra/Geometry. Chemistry I have this short, chubby, asian teacher. He’s so funny. xD My English teacher is a short lady who has a short temper, but I think she’s cool. One of my best friends is in that class. [= Spanish II I have the same teacher!! Last year I had my two Spanish buddies & they have her first period. =[ Oh well. I still have friends in 3°. lol. Modern World History my teacher is pretty much a hippy. He starts the class with this bowl & & this thing and when he takes the thing and goes around the bowl it makes this ringing noises & he says “The room is now purified.” hahahaha. It’s so funny. I was suppose to be in Weight Training 5° but they dropped me from that class because I got a B the last quarter of PE last year. They’re over enrolled in that class. So I’m on the waiting list. Meanwhile I’m in this ghetto class. It’s filled with people who failed PE last year, so it’s really easy. It’s fun. haha. I signed up for Algebra/Geometry because I was getting C’s in Algebra & my teacher said I have a high chance of failing Geometry. So I took that class. So that’s my schedule. haha. Schools going well. yay! I still wish my friends from Jr. High went to my school or we all went to some other school, together. =.= Oh well. what can you do. I hung out with them yesterday. haha.
 Onto the updates!! I made 10 new layouts including the one I’m using now. So I’m releasing 9 & my previous layout. yay! I don’t think a lot of people are going to like this update because 70% of the layouts are artists. Sorry. I’m trying to practice my graphics skills. Tell me if they look good at least. xD I’ll try to make more game/anime layouts next post. Making artist layouts has become so fun for me. Nothing new has really come to the games area. I don’t really read manga anymore so.. Suggest something. haha. Not for me to read, but to make a layout of. Something new so the pictures quality is good. >.> Elisha’s computer was under construction but the HP people decided just to give her a new computer which they still haven’t sent to her. It’s been over a month. HP people DIEEE. haha. jk. [= So no new movies. For the icons & benners section. Pretty much just go on the layouts cuz all the icons I make are there. haha. For the banners, who knows if I’ll actually make that page. =.= Ok HERE’S THE LAYOUTS. [=
Eternal Rain ft. Sora
Preview
Code
Teary Eyed
Preview
Code
We Ride
Preview
Code
Special Occasion
Preview
Code
Eternal Rain ft. Rain
Preview
Code
Ms. Kelly
Preview
Code
Last Song V.2
Preview
Code
My December
Preview
Code
LeToya Luckett
Preview
Code
Because of You
Preview
Code
 Hope you enjoy the layouts. I made two Eternal Rain layouts on accident. lol. I have a Sora layout & a Yuna layout. yee. The rest are artists. The layout I'm currently using is called Confessions featuring Usher. I don't really like Usher right now with all the drama surrounding him but i like the layout. hahaha. I don't have any layouts ready for another update so who knows how long it'll be till the next update. Hopefully not long. >.> Thanks you guys for still coming to this site. [= I read all your comments & I try to get back to them. xD I'm level 50 on MapleStory!! [= I haven't really played since school started so. =.= EVERYONE, KEYSHIA COLE ALBUM IS TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25!! Go get a copy of the album!!! haha. She's my #1 artist. Expect another layout featuring her next post. haha. yeee. Keyshia Cole. Ok. thanks guys for supporting. If you asked to be affiliates your probably going to be on there if you aren't already. Bye. [= | | |
|
