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10 years ago
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Words from a nomadic drifter
Hey all, just wanted to pop in to say hi and to post an update journal.
It's been super busy for me ever since the holiday season ended. I don't really have much free time for myself. Started volunteering a lot (which I love very much to do) at two environment/nature organizations and ended up getting offered a temp job at one of those places until I go back to my spring/summer job. They've been training me a bunch in the last few weeks in administrative and more animal husbandry techniques/duties.
In preparation for my summer job and for the pack test in the spring, I've been going to the gym to train. I passed the pack test last year but wasn't that prepared since it was a last minute thing. The pack test is needed if you want to maintain your red-card/to be a certified type-II wildland firefighter. Although my main job is a botany and wildlife tech, if a fire is on district I can still work in the area as well as be an auxiliary fire fighter on the line to hold the line. To pass the test you have to complete 3 miles in under 45mins with 45lbs (which is almost half my weight lol) on your back. You can't run or your disqualified, so it's a brisk speed walk and good pacing.
I'm probably not going to be as active on FA as I've been in the past. Sadly, this site has started to irk me. I can't pin-point the reason to one thing, so I'm taking a bit of a break from the site until the spring. I'll pop in once and a while to post things I owe, still slowly working on those haha.
I've also started playing Guild Wars 2 again as well as started playing FFXIV: A Realm reborn. If anyone wants to run dungeons with me or friend me on either you can comment or note me with your username. I'm not at a high level in FFXIV since I don't play often (both games are great stress relievers for me), but I main Paladin and Conjurer(slowly working towards becoming a white mage).
Heard a rumor that Rain Furrest is moving location to Spokane. It's a bit disappointing since it's more expensive sometimes to fly there, not to mention the limited flights into that airport, and the circumstances revolving around the whole move is also disappointing, but the silver lining in the situation is that depending where I end up it might be cheaper for me to road trip it with friends to con next year, so that's a major plus :D.
I'm hoping to move back to Montana, either in the spring or late fall. I miss my home and my friends. "The mountains are calling, and I must go." - JM
That's really about it, hope winter is treating you all alright. Best wishes to you all. ~ <3
It's been super busy for me ever since the holiday season ended. I don't really have much free time for myself. Started volunteering a lot (which I love very much to do) at two environment/nature organizations and ended up getting offered a temp job at one of those places until I go back to my spring/summer job. They've been training me a bunch in the last few weeks in administrative and more animal husbandry techniques/duties.
In preparation for my summer job and for the pack test in the spring, I've been going to the gym to train. I passed the pack test last year but wasn't that prepared since it was a last minute thing. The pack test is needed if you want to maintain your red-card/to be a certified type-II wildland firefighter. Although my main job is a botany and wildlife tech, if a fire is on district I can still work in the area as well as be an auxiliary fire fighter on the line to hold the line. To pass the test you have to complete 3 miles in under 45mins with 45lbs (which is almost half my weight lol) on your back. You can't run or your disqualified, so it's a brisk speed walk and good pacing.
I'm probably not going to be as active on FA as I've been in the past. Sadly, this site has started to irk me. I can't pin-point the reason to one thing, so I'm taking a bit of a break from the site until the spring. I'll pop in once and a while to post things I owe, still slowly working on those haha.
I've also started playing Guild Wars 2 again as well as started playing FFXIV: A Realm reborn. If anyone wants to run dungeons with me or friend me on either you can comment or note me with your username. I'm not at a high level in FFXIV since I don't play often (both games are great stress relievers for me), but I main Paladin and Conjurer(slowly working towards becoming a white mage).
Heard a rumor that Rain Furrest is moving location to Spokane. It's a bit disappointing since it's more expensive sometimes to fly there, not to mention the limited flights into that airport, and the circumstances revolving around the whole move is also disappointing, but the silver lining in the situation is that depending where I end up it might be cheaper for me to road trip it with friends to con next year, so that's a major plus :D.
I'm hoping to move back to Montana, either in the spring or late fall. I miss my home and my friends. "The mountains are calling, and I must go." - JM
That's really about it, hope winter is treating you all alright. Best wishes to you all. ~ <3
Sadly, RF has been canceled for 2016
Really?! wow, that's a shame. I was looking forward to it. Maybe us Montana furs and furfriends should hold a little get together in Montana as a substitute con X3 . Actually yes, lets do this even if it's just our little group hehe.
Yep. I was kinda unsure if I was attending or not. I was thinking to head to RMFC since RF was so questionable.
That would be an excellent idea. :D
- Oh, MisCon moved to downtown Missoula.
(sorry for randomly butting in, but yeah for Montanan/Missoulian folks x3 )
Btws, what is the theme this year for MisCon?
Thanks for letting me know, hooray for more space!
True, but raising the issue on parking.
It's a shame they lost Ruby's, cause nothing will replace the creek backdrop and shade there.
If it's the hotel that I'm thinking of, the hotel is right next to the Clark fork River, but it's less private than that lovely little wooded creek and more open to public view.
It's looking like I'll be able to go to Mis Con, as long as I'm stationed in the lower 48 X)
I don't remember the name off of the top of my head, but it's the right side of Higgins street when you're heading into downtown.
Agreed. I'll miss the little creek and the shade for sure.
Yay! I hope you're able to attend. :)
I need to get things underway to get a partical started soon.
Have fun playing with all the snakeys and animals and stuff! That is such a cool job to have ^^
I agree, FA needs an update and/or a facelift.
Also, I'm still working on the ss piece, it'll be done next weekend!
And thank you, the snake buddies have really helped beat back the winter blues. X3
also i really fucking miss you! its been forever since we've had a chance to hang out! eek has been doing craft nights with a small group of us, and its practically got your name written all over it in sharpie XD
Awww thanks Mustang. I wish I could still hang out for craft nights ;-; I miss hanging out with everyone, and being goof balls with everyone....In short, I miss everyone out there. :,C
ive been workin uber hard to take good care of the zoofurs while yer gone, too :3
It's good to hear from you again :3 If ya need a break from here just take it. Say um...are you on skype or steam by chance...for ya know, keep in contact in case. If thats ok if I ask ^^;
Hope you are doing well!