I'm turning 26 tomorrow!

And one event happened that finally broke free my apparent addiction towards Ponyisland.

Not going to go into details, but I'm glad it happened. I'm glad I got to my senses and quit when I should.

I'm glad all my ponies died in my remaining 3 accounts, and I had time to reflect on what really matters to me - my Musical goals.

By now, the lowest price for PG was USD $5.50 per million, and the USD $6.00 for BP, very close to what I had predicted in April 2009. And I have the right to believe it will continue to fall through the floor.

Do you know how bad the situation got? I sold a fully established training account with over 2000 undeployed BP, 120 starters and which expires in October 2010 for only USD $100? When it's worth at least twice that much.

And I'm selling my adoptable endangered treasures. It was the one last thing that kept me on PI, and apparently I think I'd rather lose it.

Just needed someone to talk to. I don't really know what keeps me here anymore.

For those who quit, be glad you did.

Sigh... the dilema of not wanting to stay, and being unable to leave.

Things started out really fun, an I was making quite a lot of USD from playing the game. PG and BP cost about $55 way back in April 2007. Then it started to dwindle hopelessly, and I don't expect it to rise again even when the economy recovers. Unless something is done about it which I highly doubt so.

And as time passes by, with the new rules which protect the buyers (you notice that most changes since 2007 were done to protect the buyers, and sellers aren't really protected), and the economic crisis, selling became harder and harder. For me, I don't find the time spent worthwhile at all.

So... I tried to leave by selling off my accounts. I can't even sell off one of my subs for USD, with over 1000 undeployed BP. This account has more than 3000 undeployed BP, and 17 million PG. Who can afford to pay for it in USD? The value of PG drops like flies, and yet and yearly suscription remains unchanged, and nothing was done to improve the problem of PG-USD Value.

PG now costs just $5.00 per 100 BP, and 1 Million PG only fetches $6-9.

I intend to sell all but one (maybe 2) of my accounts. I like adoptables, so for my adoptables sake I might just keep one account. Or should I just dump everything and quit PI entirely?

Thanks for listening

I've had a lesson with a violinist from my local symphony orchestra on Tuesday. Even though it spent me like... SGD $80.00 (or about USD $50)for an hours lesson, and I didn't really play much difficult things, but he shared many things about the violin which simply fascinated me. Ya, I've always known how the violin makes sound, but the way he says it made it almost magical

My left arm used to hurt A LOT, but just one minor adjustment to the wrist and I can play 3 times faster and it doesn't hurt at all!

Most of all, he made playing violin a pleasure. I used to find it a pressure, because a lot of people expect me to do well in all aspects of my life, especially in music and art.

Now I love my violin so much I play it till about 1 am in the morning, and still can't bear to put it down.

So ya. he's in Shanghai now, and I miss him alot, but he'll be back next monday to have lessons with me

And I'll be 100% ready!

CLICK HERE - ART REQUESTS AND ART TRADES OPEN NOW

There's a saying that goes "a big tree attracts a gale". Meaning that when someone has loads of talent, they're bound to attract controversy, and sometimes bad publicity about them.

For me, it's probably "a seeding catches a breeze"?

I don't even know IF I'm allowed to post this directly. in case I'm not... if you did a search on "Exhaltorio", you'd find two journals, one named "Malicious BC attacks".

It sounded real and all, given that I was very picky on who I trade with. I have like... hoards of people flaming me (ok... maybe I exegeratted a little, but that's how I feel) on that journal, regarding to the comments I made on TNT on "18 August 2007" - account age "72 months, 36 months".

PUNCHLINE - CLARIFICATION

ALL my NEOPETS ACCOUNTS were ALREADY frozen in October 2006 when I quit Neopets. I did a check with TNT in November 2007 when I tried to get my accounts back. Response "I couldn't. the staff said its been more than 1 year already"

I opened another account in 07 AUGUST 2007 (Violinotopia), followed by Angel_of_Heaven84 in November 2007. How can my account state "36 Months" in like... 10 DAYS?

I have NEVER talked like that, Ever, and will never talk like that. People who watched me for years, and who know me as a neofriend on Neopets, would know that.

Seriously.

*bulletproof* whatever I say is just my PERSONAL COMMENTS. If anyone is offended by it, I sincerey apologise.

I didn't discover this until someone told me about it. Yes I know it happened a long time ago, but I want to make sure I clarify this issue so no one will have a wrong impression of who I am.

And that, my friends, is why I quit the BC and don't log into neo that often anymore.

If you'd like an art trade instead, scroll down (more info included)

Yup, I figured I needed the practise (lineart, shading practise), so I'll be opening art requests on dA, dA forums, followed by PI.

Unlimited slots available
BUT you may only request one pic per PERSON (I trust you will be honest).

To qualify for the request, simply post the following form (no PMs allowed)

Form

My current dA pageview number

"I promise I will not use Clara's works for monetary gain directly/indirectly"

Reference pic of the character you want me to draw for you (text description is fine too, but don't blame me if I screw up)

Rules

You may not take the lineart and turn it into an adoptable, nor may you sell my works directly/indirectly.

Be prepared to wait at least a month before you get your work. I like to take my time.

Works given can range from linearts to complete deviations

Art Trade
If you'd like an art trade, please post the form above. You may select any of my characters from my gallery:

http://exhaltorio.deviantart.com/gallery/#Character-Refs

If I missed out anything simply post and let me know thanks !