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« on: October 15, 2011, 06:39:48 PM »
A few months ago, i entered an art contest to be a part of the "core corriculum" for dialysis techs, and apparently they liked some of what i sent in because i got a letter saying that my art will be used!!!!
 :yahoo; my art, in print, in production, how cool is that?
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 06:43:58 PM »
Oooh! Congratulations!  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2011, 06:46:39 PM »
Dang that's got to feel spectacular  :yahoo;  man I'd be so proud of myself ;D. I suRe am proud of you and so happy for your accomplishment. Congratulations !!!! Do we get a sneak peek!  :clap;
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2011, 06:50:17 PM »
Great! Are they going to pay you or give you some sort of award? I hope we get to see your art!  Congrats!!  :clap;
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« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2011, 07:10:25 PM »
fantastic! congratulations
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2011, 07:51:13 PM »
That is wonderful!  Good for you   :2thumbsup;   I'm proud of you too!   You must share the art with us.   What a nice ego boost   :clap;  Congratulations.   :yahoo;
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 07:58:31 AM »
Fantastic!  Now show us the goods...really happy that this has happened for you GLM.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2011, 09:41:49 AM »
Oooh, congratulations GLM!  How fabulous! 

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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2011, 09:44:37 AM »
Wow, that is wonderful.We want to see them.
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2011, 12:06:18 PM »
 :thumbup; Awesome!
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2011, 01:58:13 PM »
awesome !!  congrats  :yahoo; :yahoo;
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2011, 04:50:08 PM »
I am not sure which entries they plan on using! ill just post what i sent. there are a few.
It is 100 usd i believe, they said they would send the check mon, so ill find out for sure then lol
here they are...
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2011, 05:19:01 PM »
That's just so damn cool, GLM!
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2011, 06:25:33 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;    :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2011, 04:23:46 PM »
It's completely cool! Nice work, GLM! Enjoy that extra bit of cash  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2011, 10:27:22 PM »
very cool, GLM!!
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« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2011, 08:07:30 PM »
 :clap; :clap; :clap;
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