Well, here I am. I'm back in business, but the world's still in motion.

I learned to fire a bow efficiently, I can't explain it though XD
I passed the rifle exam, but I failed the shotgun one by 3 skeet (clay flying targets)

Still lots to do, not nearly as much though, I'm finally winding down and have time for my friends, I just hope you guys still have time for me ^^; There are people that I've grown distant from; here and at other communities, and I want to talk to them again. Things are coming together just like they always do..

I worked on abunch of sketches over my week away, and I hope to have afew colored and uploaded within the week. but no promises.

.. http://nightabsol.deviantart.com/ar.....-End-125731589 .. I love my friends

Well Let's see where to start.

I lost the envelope that had all my graduation gifts in it >..< Stupid, stupid, stupid..(450$ in checks.. someone shoot me) It better turn up.
I'm working out kinks in FireDog, going to make a ref. sheet with full fur pattern.. make afew physical edits (though I'm not sure exactly what edits I want done.. umm.. )
that kind of thing. I'm also feeling peppy and want to do an art trade.

On Sunday I'm going off to camp; while there I'll fire a .22 caliber rile, and 20 gadge shotgun, at the firing range. I'm also taking an archery class,
So now you folks know what a dangerous little hooligan I can be, but It's all sheerly for my own entertainment. I'll be gone from the morning of the seventh, to early afternoon on June 13th.

After that my Birthday will come up fast on June 30th.. I'll be 18 then: officially old enough to die for my country, pay taxes, and lots of other stuff.. (and vote) ..and my parents are going to throw me a party that is big enough to make my own wallet ache.


Course I'll still check up every so many hours between now and Sunday morning, cya round.

So I've passed all my classes, no credit recovery or summer school, even if Algebra II ate me to a degree. I went to see Shinedown on Tuesday night, It was a blast.. and I got a shirt too. Probably the most respectful group I've ever seen myself (almost apologetic even) ...Tomorrow I go in at 9:00 am. to practice for the graduation ceremony, which will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 am. ... Part of me is relieved, part of me is afraid; you've heard that story like a broken record.. but I'm shocked now that it's really over, it just kinda blows my mind.
Even if I'm not going to move out or anything yet . . .

When I get out of school I wanna hand out free art, to more than one person, but I still have alot of work to do until mid-June. I'm going to attend two graduation parties, then I'll have several weeks to finish my EagleScout project. (if you don't know what it is don't sweat it) June 7 to 13 I'll be at camp; learning to aim with a composite longbow, shooting shooting 'skeet' with a 20 gauged shotgun, and practicing rifle marksmanship. (dangerous little thing ain't I?)

My birthday is on June the 30th.. It's my eighteenth one. I was born during a vacation to Hawaii, and there was a Lu-al that day; Now we're going to have another one. I kinda hate it when people spend lots of money on me, but I guess I should shut up and be grateful ^^; .. I just haven't been all here lately, not mentally anyway. So I want to babble my apologies yet again. :XD: Hope you all are doing great.

I won't be getting a summer job, at least not immediately, I'd kinda like some money to throw around, but I don't have time over the next month-and-a-half.. and I kinda want to cool off too.. I gave out cards today to all of the kids I'll never see again.
Cards with my email written on the back ;)

Highschool Graduation is on May 16.. not long at all from now. I'm sure getting cash for college won't be easy (the way American economy now is) but that's neither here nor there. I guess everyone has to go sometime though.
I won't be doing anything drastic like moving out yet, don't have the money or experience, and I don't think I can pull off a convention trip until *after* I leave. But at least I have my health.

On another note, I'm thinking of hosting an art giveaway.. I'm not going to require people to have done something for me to participate. I might set one term, but I'm pretty leaniant with that. give me some heads up if anyone is interested, and in afew days I should post a journal requesting these requests (lol?) in afew days.

Gee it seems like it's been forever x_X ... I admit I haven't got much done lately, neither viewing devs, nor putting anything of my own up. I don't have time to draw, I don't have time to exercise (at all.. ) I..

Well On to the good news. I'm going to college guys ^..^

I got accepted into East Tennessee State University afew days ago. I don't know how I'm going to pay for it (<-- poor kid ^^; ) I guess I'll take out a student loan. I'll likely live at home my freshman year (so I'll be under my parents and can't get away with anything too wild. But, some videos on youtube by  NitroShep got me thinking about fursuiting..

I can't deny that I'm pinned with homework, but I'm still up for a good :)

Wish I had time for long talks and OC sessions, hope I haven't gotten anyone ill over my suddenly going poof either!
Hope to be back real soon, my regards, Draco.

^^; I probably shouldn't, but I'm going to offer an art prize (you name it; me, you, or some other fellow) for the first note I recieve, with a linked screencapture of myself at 400 pageviews. I might be smalltime, but I'm still glad to be out and about.

Well.. My neck's all better :)
^^; I won't be going to take the ACT this weekend and I've been out of school since Monday afternoon.. things come together in the most mysterious ways.. but then, that's just how it is.


I got tagged

1. Post these rules.
2. Each person tagged must put 8 random facts about themselves.
3. Tagged ones should write a journal about these facts.
4. At the end of the post tag 8 more deviants
5. Go to their page telling them they're tagged.
6. No tagging back

1. I'm on the OCD side, like .. quite abit.. lol that doesn't mean I'm a neat freak, but everything has to be 'right' or I'll die a little bit inside, be unable to sleep at night, etc.
2. My short term memory is absolutely worthless, but my longterm is good (I don't remember things until days later unless they're traumatic)
3. my sketchbook is my security-blanket, I carry it everywhere.
4. I'm a headbanger, a roleplayer, and a packrat who acknowledges he weirdness
5. I'm desperately fearful of letting people down (foremost family) or being a disappointment.
6. my friends are my greatest treasure, and the day I die, my regret will be that I couldn't say goodbye to all of them.
7. I'm a Christian and abit of a zealot, I live like I think all people should, and I honestly think that I'll rub off on people.
8. I'm not that interested in driving, or in cars.. it's just a means to an end for me.

tag people? X) who am I kidding.. eight people won't read this. XD

I guess I'm doing pretty well for myself.. gonna get a pin number and apply for financial aid this month, still scared half to death about unstable employment situation.. I guess most of us are.. I don't know how most of you feel about the $825 billion(+?) congress is spending, but I'm personally horrified. I sent a letter to my state senator, but it's out of my hands.. out of most everyone's. It's times like these that I forget about the world, and get some real peace.. a peace that so many aren't able to have. I take security in not being a thing that lives, dies, and is no more.

I'm working on character sheets for the two characters I produced eariler, as well as an entry for  antecanis's contest. In school I'll be.. uh, making a giant stamp out of linoleum, and the topic is 'loosely' super heroes. I was artblocked for quite some time but I'm feeling much better now and I'm eager to fill my sketchbook with as many WIPs as I can.
so that means that, as usual, X) trades and requests remain open until slots are full (like that would happen ^^; )..

I got Dead-Space back at Christmas, and won it a month ago, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys being scared(play after dark ;p) and doesn't mind over-the-shoulder shooters. To find out pretty much every game I'm up to, or to join in yourself,(and for some degree of insanity) follow this link: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/.....61197984729070

Sometimes life is so hard, and sometimes it's a free ride, but it's a ride we have little choice but to be on, so we might as well try to enjoy it a little bit.

shellshock! shellshock! shellshock!
..uhhh.. I'm still shaking....

So I've been in a car accident now o..o On the way home from church I got rear-ended.. To cut to the chase it wasn't my fault and the other guy claimed responsibility.(though I still felt sorry for him) My father was with me, and did most of the talking while I pretty much stuck to my Maranda rights and merely handed over my ID for inspection when prompted. I'm gonna feel this in the morning I think.. but I seem to be ok, and so does Dad.

Just one more thing to stress me out... and I think I was suppose to meet someone yesterday, gah! sometimes I hate myself.

Well at any rate I'm not dead.. so I guess I'll move on when I can let go.
I've been artist-blocked lately, got ahold of the game Fallout III from the makers of Morrowind and Oblivion ... going to participate in a Left4Dead tournament Jan. 31 . . . I'm just really screwed up right now, *sigh* give me some time.. *weak smile*

Alot of furs are going out to that con. .. I've never been to a convention, have fun guys..

I just wanted to let everyone know I'm going to a convention Tommorow. (TCTC.. it's not a fur-meet) in Gatlinberg.. I won't be able to respond to comments until late Sunday and mid-day Monday.. X) I know no one's too attached to me so there will be no tear-shed, but I wish you all well in my absence.


As always, trade and Request slots are open, and I'll take up to three projects at any one time.

Slots:

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Where does the time go?... Am I really graduating in May? meh.. oh well. Last year was filled with reasons for me to be happy, I wish a toast to everyone that this year is better than the last (especially if last year sucked for you) I'm still getting to know people here, but I'm glad to be a part of the community.

I'm not involved in much at the moment, though when school starts up again I expect to see my freetime go back down the drain, however I still plan to stay ontop of things.

But I am currently choosing a new fursona for myself.. :) I uploaded what I've come up with, and will gladly accept input from anyone caring. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/184...../#cid:13303724 lol..

As always, trade and Request slots are open, and I'll take up to three projects at any one time.

Slots:

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3.

Well, it's that time of year.. the day is gone past but I'm not one to simply drop everything and return to the mundane. I'm doing quite well, though I admit I've had no special 'Chistmas cheer' floating about ^^;

I recieved Oil Pastels for Christmas, so anyone who knows how to use them, tips would be greatly appriciated. As always I'm open for just about anything, though I'm abit busy so how long things take to get done is up in the air.


FAQ:
"Can I draw your characters?"
Now please.. who doesn't like a new perspective? ^^ just let me know when you put it up, and credit me ownership.
"Requests/Trades?"
Yes I do them, Almost unconditionally, but I still reserve the right to decline.

eve'ning folks

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Well I didn't join the Navy.. dunno what I'm going to do with my life *shrug*

Well I can't much complain, for life's still good even though the world is seeing a tough time. As always I'm up for trades and requests of just about anything.
I'm simply happy to be part of the community.. even if I don't have many pageviews, or watchers.. that's not the important thing.

on another note, I'd love to learn a new style of art.. maybe a canvas painting or something..

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Draco out..

eve'ning folks

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I've been long considering joining one of the branches of the United States Armed Service.. and being a Senior in highschool I'm running out of time to "ponder" ^^; but I've left things to chance before.. yet I get the idea I'm going to have to get more discipline real' quick for the world.. I guess you're never prepared though are you?..

Well at any rate, I'm taking Free Requests and art Trade Preposals..
It's a good way to get to know people, and I love sitting and drawing to no end.
(about the only thing I won't draw you is porn.. and I've no fear of 'new things' )
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Draco out..

with the recent failure of my Adesso Tablet.. I will be switching over to traditional art.. but aside from that my interests and talents will remain pretty much the same -..-


Prehaps an introduction is in order as well.. Draco is a poet, a story writer, digital artist, and traditional artist.

I appreciate a large variety of music, and I enjoy art anywhere from fantasy action to inflation.(though I have little interest in errotic yiff) I'll accept requests and trades.. though I'd perfer to get to know you before.