Welcome
Welcome to my abode, seoulful. You've stumbled upon the corner of Neopets that about me and my adventures on Neopets. This is my portfolio. Here I track all of my current neopian excursions, goals, and achievements, as well as plan and organize my future endeavors. You can learn all about who I am as a neopian and as a person, what I hope to do, and who I hope to become. I will update this page as regularly as I can. Feel free to poke around, and thanks for stopping by!
And of course, my
neomail is always open if you'd like to contact me about anything you read here.
Portrait of me was drawn by me | seoulful.
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Maryann's Cluttered Closet won
the Site Spotlight
on October 25, 2012
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About Maryann
Quick Facts
Name: Maryann
Age: 21
Birthday: June 16
Timezone: Eastern Time (NST +3)
Strengths: Loyal, friendly, writing skills, open mind
Weaknesses: Temper when provoked, perfectionist
Hobbies: Piano, cooking, exploring caves, getting lost in books, drawing, stargazing, cuddling with my cats and Aaron.
Likes: The color green, tea, sweaters, sheet music, cupcakes, cats, fall, craft stores, paintings of oceans, caves, interesting rock formations and topography, thunderstorms, nail polish, scented candles, Christmas time.
Dislikes: Inaccurate science, poor grammar, sad movies, asparagus.
Favorite Books: Harry Potter series, Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Wanderer, Looking for Alaska.
Favorite Music: Sara Bareilles, Adele, Greg Laswell, Landon Pigg, Ingrid Michaelson, Mumford and Sons, The Beatles, Miles Fisher, Imagine Dragons, Fun., Sigur Rós.
Favorite Songs: Across the Universe by The Beatles, Hoppípolla by Sigur Rós.
In Depth
Real Life
My name is Maryann. I am a 21 year old college student with a declared major in the Geosciences. I like to go caving and explore the the woods. I'm studying to become an earth science teacher.
I was adopted from South Korea. I currently live in New York. I have 3 Siamese cats at home: Annie, Molly and Muggsie. I have played the piano since age 3 and the clarinet since age 8. I like to make friendship bracelets. I LOVE FOOD LIKE NO OTHER and I am constantly hungry. I love sushi, guacamole, pasta...and all food, really. My favorite color is dark green. I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I enjoy crossword puzzles from the New York Times immensely (Thursdays are my favorite!) and I never wear matching socks.
That incredibly accurate portrait of me above was made my the lovely Gabby. xD
On Neopets
I like to chat on the PC, AC, and lurk the GC and NC boards. I play games and earn trophies, collect avatars, work on my gallery, invest in the stock market, and occasionally restock. I have a few Neo-obsessions, which include: plumpy, meepits, slorgs, candychan, isca, and flatfruit lollipops. I like to reminisce about old Neo (before Viacom) and purchase NC.
Main: seoulful
seoulful is my main account. I am online daily. My permanent pets on this account are Enseoul, Loveish, Maryanne_ and Parola. My favorite Neopets game is Hassee Bounce, but I'm best at Spinacles when I have the patience to play. On this account is my cupcake adoptables site,
All of the Cupcakes! I am the leader of the guild
Studio.
All of the Cupcakes
All of the Cupcakes is my first and only site. I make custom cupcakes for requesters and premade cupcakes adoptables in my spare time. I love making digital cupcakes because it is relaxing, allows me to be creative, and they make people happy. AotC has been open since late April of 2012, and I'm thrilled to say the site has done nothing but grow. I am honored to be a part of the site community and will continue to make more and more cupcakes!
The adorable image of me above was made by the fabulous Lore!
My Neofriends
 Bonny - I've known Bonny since I was 9. She is my RL best friend. Though she's not always online like me, we still play our favorite games together (KQ and Spinacles) and pound surf like crazy until 5 am. Bonny is my second half, and sending her random gifts is my favorite activity. I don't know what I would do without her. I love that we share Neo together, even after all these years.
 Kate - I love Kate. I feel like I can ask her opinion or advice on anything. She is loads of fun and very easy to talk to. She's also incredibly creative and talented, and inspires me to work hard at my art and pet characters. I cling to Kate quite a bit, and I'm glad she doesn't mind. She is my partner in crime.
 Rico - Rico is my go-to when I need a smile or a pick-me-up. As a fellow site-owner, he is endlessly supportive and caring. I love talking to him every day. His buttons are truly gorgeous and inspire me to be more creative. I love his positive attitude, and his willingness to tolerate my rants when I need to talk. I have so much love for Rico.
 Anh - I secretly admired Anh from afar for the longest time. Witty, creative, and the most amazing graphics/layout creator I had met to date, I felt I wasn't worthy to be in her company. I loved everything she touched. (This is getting creepy.) And then I started talking to Anh more and more and became good friends with her. She is very easy to talk to, extremely generous and loyal, and she makes every conversation enjoyable. She is the greatest and I love her dearly!
 Sarah - I first met Sarah when I joined The Neo Project, and she was one of the members I talked to first (and stalked first) on the guild boards. She's absolutely charming and extremely kind. Her extreme thoughtfulness is her most admirable quality. Sarah inspires me to work hard on Neopets. I always look forward to talking with her.
 Fish - Fish is an incredibly talented, inspiring girl who owns the most beautiful sister site a girl could ask for! I used to be silently intimidated by Fish and super-impressed with Petticoat, Roo and Oolong. But before long, I got to chat with her and now I'm honored to call her my NF!
 Mojo - When I first met her, I was wondered why in the world she went by Mojo. It was such a cute but bizarre alias. But now, I can't imagine calling her something ordinary, for she is an extraordinary person. I've never known Mojo to be anything but funny, kind, and enthusiastic about every event, goal or whatever is happening. Mojo is supportive of everyone, and I love that most about her.
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Goals
Below are lists of general goals I am currently working towards completing. These goals are updated monthly as more and more are completed.
Currently working on...
| May Goals |
Pet Goals |
- Collect 200 Plumpy petpets
- Collect 400 Plate of Bacon items
- Submit a fourth AG entry
- Submit a fifth NT article/comic
- Reach 290 avatars
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- Enter Maryanne_ into the BC again
- Train Enseoul to even 70s
- Work on Enseoul's petpage layout
- Re-customize Loveish
- Find something to do with Malio
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| Neopoint Goals |
Avatar Goals |
- Reach 3 million neopoints
- Buy stock at 15 np daily
- Have 1+ mil invested in stocks
- Finish selling SDB items for profit
- Keep Habi open this summer
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- Kadoatery - Mew!
- Battle Faerie
- Chocolate!
- Random Contest Winner
- Sewage Surfer
- Bilge Dice
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| Trophy Goals |
Ultimate Goals |
- Kadoatery
- Spinacles
- S.M.E.L.T.
- Wrath of the Snowager
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- Go Pink! (Earn the Kadoatie avatar)
- Earn the Neopian Times Star avatar
- Complete cupcake gallery
Own a UC Darigan Jubjub- Own a UC Grey Peophin
- Earn 50 game trophies
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Mass Collection Project
I mass collect the items below. If you have any you are willing to part with, please
neomail me and I would be happy to buy them from you! Donations are great appreciated but not necessary.
Collection
| Statistics |
Plumpy (petpet) |
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Started Collection: December 2012
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Items Collected: 75
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Collection Goal: 200
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Why? I need an army of Plumpys. I need one.
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| Statistics |
Plate of Bacon |
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Started Collection: December 2012
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Items Collected: 59
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Collection Goal: 400
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Why? Plumpys need food.
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Accomplishments
Account Statistics
- Account Age: 48 Months
- Secret Avatars: 286
- Gallery Size: 34
- Habitarium Level: 50
- Site Event Trophies: 13
- Game Trophies: 29
- Permanent Pets: 7
All-Time Proudest Achievments
Lent MSPP (TCG) for free in August |
Site Spotlight in October |
Earned in May.
Score: 8,700 |
Pet Spotlight - Parola
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3 AG entries accepted |
Gold in A53 |
Completed NQ II |
Wheniski the UC Darigan Jubjub |
Guild Jobs
I am the guild leader of a goal-oriented guild for site-makers called
Studio. Site-makers post their goals, support each other and work with one other to improve their own individual sites and content, as well bring back the spirit of the site community. Below are some of my jobs as the owner and as a council member of Studio.
Application Processing
| Duties |
Neomails |
- Neomail reply when application is received
- Post received applications on guild board
- Track member votes and comments
- If accepted, send acceptance neomail and invite
- If rejected, send rejection neomail
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Community Reviews
| Duties |
Neomails |
- Neomail reply when submission is received
- Post submission and update guild page/board
- Neomail reply when review is received
- Post review
- Neomail when week of review is complete
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Recruitment
| Duties |
Board Posts |
- Create a board topic when old board explodes
- Answer applicant questions
- Neomail site-makers about joining
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Neopoint Wishlist
Miscellaneous Wishlist
Ten Dubloon Coins
To train Enseoul |
Plumpy
Collecting |
Plate of Bacon
Collecting |
Gallery Wishlist
10th Birthday Evil Sloth Cupcake |
Army of Undead Cupcakes |
Artichoke Cupcake |
Baby Gelert Frosted Cupcake |
Blue Wocky Cupcake |
Chocolate Usul Cupcake |
Cloud Moehog Cupcake |
Electric Cybunny Cupcake |
Fall Sprinkle Cupcake |
Green Acara Sprinkle Cupcake |
Iced Techo Cupcake |
Illusen Frosted Cupcake |
Island JubJub Cupcake |
Kau Kau Farm Soy Milk |
Pink Shoyru Cupcake |
Puntec Cupcake |
Purple Acara Cupcake |
Rainbow Xweetok Cupcake |
Royal Girl Quiggle Cupcake |
Snowager Cupcake |
Starry Cupcake |
Starry Poogle Cupcake |
Starry Xweetok Cupcake Tray |
Striped Blumaroo Frosted Cupcake |
Striped Ixi Cupcake |
White Aisha Cupcake |
Jetsam Witchdoctor Cupcake |
Neocash Wishlist
Miscellaneous Wishlist
Any GBC
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Faerie Quest Fortune Cookie
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Charming Bakery Display Background
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Candy Dot Curtains
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Purple Pastel Gingham Dress
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Pink Pastel Boa
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Gallery Neocash Wishlist
Birthday Cupcake Tree |
Candy Cupcake Light |
Charming Kitchen Background |
Commemorative Birthday Cupcake Costume |
Cupcake Earrings |
Cupcake Flower Foreground |
Cupcake Glasses |
Cupcake Shower |
Cupcake Skirt |
Exploding Bag of Wheat Flour |
Fancy Cupcake Inspired Table |
Rustic Polka Dot Kitchen Background |
Spatula of Wondrous Cooking |
Tasty Bakery Background |
Whipped Frosting Wig |
Neocash Tradelist
Highlights - Bold is HTPW
Broken Heart Shower
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Charming Corn Husk Dress |
Cold Winter Night Background |
Dark Blue Contacts |
Fantastical Plushie Land Background |
Fyoras Collectors Dress |
Glowing Light Sky Background |
Illusens Collectors Contacts |
Into the Glittering Forest Background |
Mystical Daisy |
Rainbow Watering Can |
Tunnel of Trees Background |
MME13-B: Voodoo Practitioner Staff |
Silver and Blue Facepaint |
Gothic Snowflake Shower |
Backgrounds
Abigails Room Background |
Altador Cup VIP Lounge Background |
Apple Orchard Background |
Armoury Background |
Autumn Bridge Background |
Backyard Summer Background |
Cheery Spring Meadow Background |
Enchanted Woods Background |
Faerie Circle Background |
Kelp Forest Path Background |
Land of Gifts Background |
Lost Valentines Garden Background |
MME11-S4: Spring Is Here Background |
MME9-S3: Tentacles Attack Background |
Museum Habitat Background |
Muted Library Background |
Negg Painting Workshop Background |
Opera Stage Background |
Pirate Bunk Background |
Pirate Throne Room Background |
Rainbow Fountain Background |
Rose Garden Background |
Rustic Canoe Background |
Rustic Outdoor Theatre Background |
Slumber Celebration Background |
Snowagers Spare Cave Background |
Underwater Tea Party Background |
Wonderland Garden Background |
Virtupets Sleigh Background |
Delightful Flower Throne Background |
Foregrounds, Frames, & Large BG Items
Amidst the Coral Foreground |
Candlelit Opera Stage Foreground |
Deathly Union Fence |
Easter Negg Frame |
MME13-S2b: Deadly Spell Foreground |
Mad Tea Party Stacks of Cups and Pots |
MME11-S1: Snow Covered Tree |
Poppy Foreground |
Shamrock Tree Foreground |
Shamrock Watermill |
Shenkuu Bridge Foreground |
Sparkling Mushroom Foreground |
Towering Over Tyrammet |
Travelling Wagon Foreground |
Underwater Flowerbed Foreground |
Fantastical Mushroom Tree House |
Happy Holidays Wrought Iron Fence |
Sparkling Gumdrop Tree |
VIN Suite Foreground |
Garlands
Artwork Display Garland |
Balloon Centrepiece Garland |
Cupid Garland |
Dew Drop Garland |
Exquisite Chandelier Garland |
Fyora Wing Garland |
Hook Line and Bait Garland |
MME11-S2: Frozen Cocoon Garland |
Multi-Coloured Spring Arbor |
Origami Flower Garland |
Popcorn and Candy Garland |
Rest in Pieces of Eight Garland |
Christmas Treats Garland |
Iridescent Bells Garland |
Showers
Butterfly Shower |
Evil Fuzzles Shower |
Faerie Dust Shower |
Feather Shower |
Magical Bubble Shower |
Silver and Gold Balloon Confetti Shower |
Wigs
Crown of Shells Wig |
Curly Red Wig |
Delinas Collectors Wig |
Fantastic Braided Wig |
Festive Birthday Wig |
Handmade Galactic Costume Wig |
Hansos Collectors Wig |
Laurel Wreath Wig |
Luxurious Pirate Wig |
MME12-S4a: Musical Wig |
Monarchial Wig |
Operatic Star Wig |
Pretty Pink Bow Wig |
Sassy Negg Wig |
Shiny Silver Wig |
Sleek Purple Wig |
Starry Night Sky Wig |
Suave Wavy Brown Wig |
Tiara Updo Wig |
Woodland Archer Wig |
Icy Igloo Wig |
Holiday Mohawk |
Happy Holidays Sleeping Cap |
Dark Winter Wig and Beanie |
Clothing
Altador Cup Support Gown |
Cheerful Watermelon Top |
Cute Yellow Spring Blouse |
Deluxe Altador Cup Hoodie |
Detective Trench Coat |
Earth Faerie Dress |
Ethereal Spirit Shirt and Jacket |
Ethereal Spirit Trousers |
Fancy Blue Trousers |
Fancy Ruffled Skirt |
Floral Spring Skirt |
Handsome Blue Jacket |
Khaki Trousers with Cuffs |
Lace Flower Dress |
Lacy White Summer Dress |
Lily Pad Flower Dress |
Lovely Seashell Dress |
MME12-S3: Musical Notes Dress |
MME13-S3: Voodoo Practitioner Dress |
Moltara Inventor Coat |
Moltara Inventor Trousers |
Ombre Glitter Dress |
Operatic Star Dress |
Patterned Wrap Shirt |
Pretty Blue Plaid Skirt |
Pretty Wonderland Dress |
Regal Altador Dress |
Regal Sequin Dress |
Rugged Work Shirt and Vest |
Shimmery Crinoline Dress |
Skeletal Hoodie |
Slumber Celebration Pyjama Top |
Sovereignly Trousers |
Sporty Tennis Dress |
Stately Caplet |
Summer Ruffle Shirt |
Taelias Collectors Coat |
Tough Guy Jacket |
Traditional Plaid Kilt |
Wintry Snow Swirl Capelet |
Swashbuckler Trousers |
Holiday Tuxedo Top |
Enchanting Faerie Tale Skirt |
Patchwork Holiday Winter Coat |
Snowman Hoodie |
Festive Holiday Tutu |
Ruffled Snowflake Skirt |
Luxurious Winter Coat |
Shoes, Wings, Accessories
Black Satin Bow Tie |
Brown Fleece Lined Boots |
Candy Cane Hair Bow |
Carnival Wings |
Cheerful Watermelon Headband |
Colourful Feather Wings |
Coral Wings |
Dark Princess Shoes |
Dark Princess Wings |
Delicate Cobweb Wings |
Elaborate Hair Gears |
Fashionable Knit Beanie |
Flowering Winter Branch Wings |
Girly Mechanical Wings |
Haunted Woods Team Jester Hat |
Mad Tea Party Shoes |
Pirate Flag Wings |
Pretty Flower Headband |
Red Feather Valentine Wings |
Resplendent Wings |
Shenkuu Flower Hair Clip |
Shenkuu Warrior Princess Boots |
Shimmery Summer Wings |
Sparkling Carmariller Wings |
Sparkling Crimson Slippers |
Sparkly Bow Shoes |
Stealthy Shenkuu Wings |
Tapestry Enamel Wings |
Tower Princess Shoes |
Wacky Tomamu Hat |
Winged Altadorian Sandals |
Wings of Ice |
Yellow Spring Wellies |
Glittery Leaf Wings |
Magical Festive Holiday Wings |
Homemade Lavender Faerie Wings |
Red Holiday Ornament Wings |
Golden Snowflake Wings |
Gold Sequin Top Hat |
Enchanted Amulet |
Facepaint, Masks, Glasses
Clockwork Eyepatch Facepaint |
Crossbone Mask |
Elegant Ball Mask |
Fireworks Face Paint |
MME11-B: Carmariller Wing-Rimmed Glasses |
Moon and Stars Facepaint |
Operatic Star Handheld Mask |
Silver and Blue Facepaint |
Sparkling Vine Facepaint |
Tiny Glasses |
Holiday Ornament Mask |
Trinkets, Handhelds, Misc.
Aethias Collectors Shield |
Altador Cup Binoculars Staff |
Baby Rattle of Cuteness |
Battle Thought Bubble |
Bright Skies Umbrella |
Brightly Coloured Spring Umbrella |
Constellation Sword |
Deathly Union Roses |
Delina Handheld Plushie |
Double Edged Meridell Spear |
Faerie Lenny Bouquet |
Faerie Wings Basket Handheld |
Fearsome Pirate Shield |
Flowery Cutlass |
Friendly Slorg Gloves |
Gilded Yooyuball Chalice |
Growing Potted Plant |
Handheld Net of Pirate Petpets |
Haunted Woods Team Vuvuzela |
Jellyfish Umbrella |
Lemonade Stand Table |
Malkus Vile Handheld Plushie |
MME12-S1: Enchanting Music Box |
MME12-S2a: Musical Bar Staff |
MME13-B: Voodoo Practitioner Staff |
MME13-S1: Magical Shrunken Heads |
Mushroom Bouquet |
Naleap Bath |
Night Music |
No AAA Allowed Sign |
Ornate Pirate Parasol |
Pink Bucket of Clouds |
Seashell Bouquet |
Serene Fountain |
Shell Shield |
Shining Sun Staff |
Sneezing Rude Daffodil |
Sparkling Basket of Flowers |
Sparkling Jack-o-Lantern |
Stately Jewelled Sceptre |
Sweet Bubble Heart Wand |
Traditional Plaid Bagpipe |
Traditional Stone Lantern |
Underwater Jeran Statue |
Unidentified Hatching Egg |
Utensil Windchime |
Yooyu Waiter Statue |
MME13-S1: Magical Shrunken Heads |
Raindorf Handheld Plushie |
Lutari Nutcracker Handheld Plushie |
Candy Poinsettia Wand |
Jewelled Mushroom Umbrella |
Gothic Holiday Chandelier |
Thoughtful Holiday Bouquet |
Graphics
Below are my graphics examples. Graphics are made in Photoshop 7. Please do not take anything you see here except for the TNP banners.
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Writing Showcase
Below are some samples of my writing, with links to my full examples. Enjoy!
Pet Writing
Parola
You walk up to a decaying mansion, with weathered, light purple stonework and tarnishing silvery gates. The gates, as you push against, make a terrible wailing sound that causes the crokabeks around you to take flight. You walk up the path, barely visible among the tall grass. As you approach a large, heavy door, you pause, wondering what you will find. You shrug, reach out your hand, and grasp the door knocker. Thunk, thunk. The door opens slowly, with the same creeking as the metal gates. A white kacheek, with white curls and shadowy eyes looks down upon you.
How did you find my mansion, little one? How did you come upon my home? Are you looking for my daughter? I'm afraid she passed on many years ago. Oh yes. You didn't know? Not very bright, eh? Well, my poor little one, I must simply ask you to leave immediately. I cannot guarantee I will be as kind to you. No, no, you must go. I simply cannot have visitors. Do not tell anyone you found me here, espcially not my sister. Now go. GO. LEAVE. GET OUT OF MY HOUSE. WHO ARE YOU? WHY ARE YOU HERE? GET OUT. LEAVE ME ALONE. LEAVE IN PEACE. GET OUT OF MY HOUSE. ...Lu? Lu, is that you? Sweetheart...?
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NT Writing
Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea. It's a drink, it's a snack, and it's fun for all! For those of us who have uncovered its delicious and convenient qualities, it is certainly a favorite. But to many, Bubble Tea is a mysterious drink they have yet to encounter. Here, I will explain the properties of Bubble Tea, and tell you why you should make it a point to drink this sensational beverage more often.
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Top 10 AC Snacks
The Altador Cup is the biggest sporting event in Neopia. While everyone is busy choosing teams, stocking up on AC apparel, and practicing their Yooyuball moves in their neohomes, you're thinking about what to do when the games finally begin! You and your friends will be getting together every day to play YYB, sling slushies, shout out to your favorite players, and have an all around memorable AC season. You're so busy you can definitely work up an appetite as mean as your game face. The thought of your mother's Burnt Jelly makes you shudder outwardly. Surely you won't be living on that again this season? If your Altador Cup spirit has made you feel a bit more courageous, might I suggest ten delicious snacks to serve you and your friends this season as you shoot for that All-Star trophy.
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Pie versus Cake
The cupcake versus muffin showdown has already been brought to a close here at the Neopian Times, and cupcakes prevailed with a respectable margin. But what about the ancestor of the cupcake – the cake? Cake is undeniably a popular dessert here in Neopia, but what about its equally favored arch enemy, the pie? Stacked up against one another, can the cake maintain the undefeated reputation of its mini-me, the cupcake? Or will the pie take a stand and... dare I say it... take the cake? Keep reading, and you'll find out who is the best full-sized dessert.
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Maryann's Blog
May.16.2013
I'm graduating in 2 days and everything feels weird.
Post-It Notes
Just little things for myself that I need to remember to do!
To-Do List
- Work on Studio event layouts
- Start screenies
- TDL comic - pl and mud
- Make new cupcakes
- Make new AotC layout
- Revamp CR, Member Directory
Did You Remember? List
- Train Enseoul!
- Do your dailies
- Faerie Quests!
Dailies
Bank |
Petpet Park |
Rich Slorg |
Blue Grundo |
Apple Bobbing |
Tombola |
Fruit Machine |
Coltzans Shrine |
Deserted Tomb |
Council Chamber |
Anchor Management |
Forgotten Shore |
Expellibox |
Wheel of Slime |
Monthly Freebies |
Giant Jelly |
Giant Omelette |
Healing Springs |
Snowager |
Turmaculus |
Secret Lab |
Petpet Lab |
Fishing |
Wise King |
Grumpy King |
Games
Kass Basher |
Meerca Chase |
Splat a Sloth |
Maths Nightmare |
Crisis Courier |
Destruct-O-Match |
Faerie Bubbles |
Petpet Canonball |
Ultimate Bullseye |
Turmac Roll |
Attack of the Gummy Dice |
Barf Boat |
Snowmuncher |
Spinacles |
Mop n Bop |
Ice Cream Machine |
Typing Terror |
Freaky Factory |
Hasee Bounce |
Spellseeker |
Sitely
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Credits
- Content and layout organization design by Maryann.
- Layout created and coded by Anh for Maryann's use ONLY.
- Textures from Details.
- Bullets and Button 6 Base from The Lunch Box.
- Portfolio originally created for The Neo Project membership, now for personal use only.
- Layout organization inspired by Sarah.
- Dashboard inspired by Anna.
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