Here's some updates for those brave enough still reading this. I just had another wild ride last week, though not as bad as the previous weeks. Started off bad but got some better news eventually.

For those who don't have the full story, I recommend reading this journal first http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/144259/ for the beginning of this crazy story. It's rather long but to summarize, I was betrayed by someone I thought I knew. In short, I helped him and not only he tried to skip bail, but also stealing my car to do it. Since I let him "borrow" the car, I had to go through several steps to report it stolen by the police (not a helpful bunch I tell ya). I had to send a certified letter to his last known address and wait ten days. I finally picked up the underivable letter (I knew he moved out but it was the last address I knew) last Monday. I went to 3 Post Offices and took almost an hour and a half for them to find the darn letter (the Post Office are run so efficient... not!).

The next step was to call the vehicle theft department. Sounds simple but the person I got refused take the case (lazy bastard). He told me to call this guy Ray the next day. So I did and he was much more helpful (finally someone who is on the victims side). Told me to come in the next day and fill all the paperwork (lots of those). I finally got a case number and now they're looking for the car.

As far as I know, the car is still in a repair shop somewhere, though I heard that so-called friend was driving in it the weekend before he go arrested the second time. I don't know how valid the information is though.

Since he wouldn't tell me where the car is, I called over 250 shops and visited dozens more trying to find the car before and after those arrests. At least with a case number that I have now, the insurance company can start on the theft claim. So one way or another, it'll get resolved.

For the theft case, looks like I have to go through the whole thing. Quite a hassle but he left me with little choice. I have no idea what went though his mind since he must have known this is the only path he left open to me. If he just tell me where the car is, all this can be avoided. Well, it's out of my hands now. Just one more charged added to his list.

Let's see, there is resisting arrest charge, assault on a minor with intent (I wish I knew more about this one before), driving under a suspended license and failure to appear for it I heard (again, I wish I knew this beforehand). Now we can add unauthorized use of a vehicle theft or even vehicle theft on top of it. Perhaps there is more charges that I don't know about. I wouldn't be surprised going at this rate.

Well, the pieces are starting to fall into place. I wished it didn't have to end up with such a mess. But I coming out somewhat unscaved. I lost a few thousand dollars in this mess but I had the potential of losing tens of thousands. I'm glad to have that part over with, but sad that it had to end this way. I was the only person in the whole world who could help him and he decided to stab me in the back. A very bad move for him (and will get worse).

I regained my appetite and then some. I tried to force myself to eat the past weeks but barely ate half my meals. The stress back then really got me down. However, I'm feeling much better now since things are going somewhat my way. The constant ups and downs is still depressing me but to a lesser extent than before. I'm managing ok now and got most of my weight back.

For a change of subject, I entered a drawing contest last month. I was hoping to do well (I had no idea why though since I pretty much suck at drawing). But when I saw the other entries, I knew I didn't stand a chance. And i was right, I placed last. Oh well, looks like no more art contests for me. I do like how the background of the entry came out. The clouds I made looked good to me. I may post just the cloud version soon. Maybe someone want to use it or something.

However,  melaniecaffrey drew me at http://www.furaffinity.net/view/613636/ . That's the second time I ever got drawn. The first was me being the last (barely got in) of 50 in a group picture. Nice to get get drawn but I kinda wished I got more. but who knows, maybe I get a flood of them one of these days.

Speaking one of these days, I need to get back to my own arts. The strenuous events of the past month or so have really put a damper on things, putting my already slow art output to a complete standstill. I done a few small things but the progress is spotty at best. I think I might have regressed some, going from bad to worse. And yes, the porn will start again. I just wish I knew when.

I did go back to online gaming to jumpstart things. I used to play F.E.A.R. Combat a lot when it first came out (and it's free too). I haven't played any of it since the beginning of this year (a lot of this current nightmare could be traced to the events of January looking back at it). Good to be playing again. Unfortunately, cheaters still infest most of the servers. They're easy to spot though (disappearing armor, perfect aim no matter what, zipping across the room, etc). I was hoping they got Punk Buster working. But PB seems to have more false kicks than the real thing. When I do find a clean server, I usually do well. Most of the times I'm on top of my team or nearby (I almost always play team deathmatch). At least I do well enough there.

Another long journal packed with mega doses of vitamins. I hope I didn't scare too many off. I tend to do that.

Edit: Updates here http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/160569/ .