The lottery...70M anyone?
General | Posted 10 years agoMore random stuff on my mind...Yeah, this is what happens in the mind of a fox. It's not ALL yiff, you know...just mostly...and that stuff doesn't get posted: sorry, that's "privileged" information. ;)
Lets see...the current jackpot is about 70M... Oh man there are so many things I would do.
Well, I'd have to split the money into accounts and pool the interest and live off of that. I'd stop working and spend my time focusing on Fursuits, Modeling, and Animation. I might even find the time to finish my book and if I'm lucky, get that published.
I would bring my friends around Hawai'i and show them around, drag them to the volcano national park, the beaches, the valleys I used to hide out in, and the waterfalls I would visit when I was younger. I'd probably move back there too...or at least somewhere on the west coast. I'd still love to live somewhere where foxes were a little more common...would be nice to just see them on occasion.
I'd pay off my parents house (because I'd be able to and hell...they've done plenty) and move my sisters into their own places, goodness knows real estate in Hawai'i is incredibly pricy.
Beyond that? I have no idea. Probably start a business with some of it, though I don't know what exactly I'd do yet.
Lets see...the current jackpot is about 70M... Oh man there are so many things I would do.
Well, I'd have to split the money into accounts and pool the interest and live off of that. I'd stop working and spend my time focusing on Fursuits, Modeling, and Animation. I might even find the time to finish my book and if I'm lucky, get that published.
I would bring my friends around Hawai'i and show them around, drag them to the volcano national park, the beaches, the valleys I used to hide out in, and the waterfalls I would visit when I was younger. I'd probably move back there too...or at least somewhere on the west coast. I'd still love to live somewhere where foxes were a little more common...would be nice to just see them on occasion.
I'd pay off my parents house (because I'd be able to and hell...they've done plenty) and move my sisters into their own places, goodness knows real estate in Hawai'i is incredibly pricy.
Beyond that? I have no idea. Probably start a business with some of it, though I don't know what exactly I'd do yet.
My species and name
General | Posted 10 years agoOkay, so I figured I'd just start writing journals just because...I don't really have anything better to do.
So I've been asked a few times: "Why Foxxpaw, it's kind of like saying human-hand..."
First off, yeah...I know, I couldn't think of anything that wasn't taken on FN when I finally decided to register...after lurking around for almost five years. I got the name due to species and just because I think paws are damn cute~ (Yeah, cute...not hot or murry, just adorable).
As to how I got fox? Well...it fits, just about every way. I was that kid in school that would always cause trouble...quietly. So my class mates called me "that fox-boy." Used to hate the tag, especially after it started drawing a lot of unwanted attention towards me, but later it just seemed to fit so nicely. Yeah, I was that trouble maker that would plan out everything, then wait patiently to execute some sort of prank. Rarely got caught but pretty much everything that went wrong got blamed on me. Which was usually accurate. Besides that though, I may have sullied our reputation somewhat on other forums a while ago...I'm sure multiple furs out there have come across my name in other forums, all of them taken down now.
Basically, as far as I'm concerned, I've been compared to a fox since the age of seven or eight. Everything else just seemed to fall into place and the species simply stuck. Do I think another species would fit me better? Nah. Hell, when you actually see yourself as your sona, that's when you know you're stuck for good. Yeah, I'll look in the mirror and occasionally see my reflection as my sona :s STILL not used to it, but neat nonetheless.
Oh yeah, I see things, did I mention that? No? Well, now you know...
So I've been asked a few times: "Why Foxxpaw, it's kind of like saying human-hand..."
First off, yeah...I know, I couldn't think of anything that wasn't taken on FN when I finally decided to register...after lurking around for almost five years. I got the name due to species and just because I think paws are damn cute~ (Yeah, cute...not hot or murry, just adorable).
As to how I got fox? Well...it fits, just about every way. I was that kid in school that would always cause trouble...quietly. So my class mates called me "that fox-boy." Used to hate the tag, especially after it started drawing a lot of unwanted attention towards me, but later it just seemed to fit so nicely. Yeah, I was that trouble maker that would plan out everything, then wait patiently to execute some sort of prank. Rarely got caught but pretty much everything that went wrong got blamed on me. Which was usually accurate. Besides that though, I may have sullied our reputation somewhat on other forums a while ago...I'm sure multiple furs out there have come across my name in other forums, all of them taken down now.
Basically, as far as I'm concerned, I've been compared to a fox since the age of seven or eight. Everything else just seemed to fall into place and the species simply stuck. Do I think another species would fit me better? Nah. Hell, when you actually see yourself as your sona, that's when you know you're stuck for good. Yeah, I'll look in the mirror and occasionally see my reflection as my sona :s STILL not used to it, but neat nonetheless.
Oh yeah, I see things, did I mention that? No? Well, now you know...
This PROBABLY isn't a very good idea
General | Posted 11 years agoSeeing as how it's likely to get all of us in trouble with the TSA...Buuut...
What would happen if I gathered all the Furs heading to cons (when they come up) and placed them all onto the same flight heading to the destination where possible?
What would happen if I gathered all the Furs heading to cons (when they come up) and placed them all onto the same flight heading to the destination where possible?
Furry Fiesta 2015
General | Posted 11 years agoMade it back from Furry Fiesta a couple days ago. The con itself was really quite fun. Got some time to hang around with friends and even got to catch up with a couple I hadn't expected to be there! Was an awesome surprise!
I probably spent most of my time in the dealers den and artists alley. There were so many pretty things~ I wanted to get all of them T_T buuut my wallet doesn't really allow for that XD And neither do my walls, apparently.
The fursuits there were something else though. I was quite impressed by some that I had come across. They were very nicely crafted and quite impressive.
I spent most of my time poking at the art track and fursuit track panels, though I did also attend the voice acting panel along with the audio for animation panels. Run by
BuckHopper, an audio engineer for 2K, the company probably best known for the Borderlands, Evolve, and their sports games, such as NBA 2K(insert year here), and such. The panels were very involved and quite fun. While I didn't do any voice acting myself, I certainly did have fun watching and will probably be attending the panel(s) again should it show up next year.
The only down side to the whole trip were the abysmal travel conditions...Flying down from Minnesota and all, the flights were delayed due to inclement weather. And on the way back up, flights were canceled, once again due to inclement weather conditions. Not that I'm complaining (Got to spend more time with friends) but I most certainly could have done with an extra day off from work instead of having to go straight in as soon as I landed.
All in all though, the con was a hell of a lot of fun and I certainly enjoyed myself. Looking forward to next year!
I probably spent most of my time in the dealers den and artists alley. There were so many pretty things~ I wanted to get all of them T_T buuut my wallet doesn't really allow for that XD And neither do my walls, apparently.
The fursuits there were something else though. I was quite impressed by some that I had come across. They were very nicely crafted and quite impressive.
I spent most of my time poking at the art track and fursuit track panels, though I did also attend the voice acting panel along with the audio for animation panels. Run by
BuckHopper, an audio engineer for 2K, the company probably best known for the Borderlands, Evolve, and their sports games, such as NBA 2K(insert year here), and such. The panels were very involved and quite fun. While I didn't do any voice acting myself, I certainly did have fun watching and will probably be attending the panel(s) again should it show up next year.The only down side to the whole trip were the abysmal travel conditions...Flying down from Minnesota and all, the flights were delayed due to inclement weather. And on the way back up, flights were canceled, once again due to inclement weather conditions. Not that I'm complaining (Got to spend more time with friends) but I most certainly could have done with an extra day off from work instead of having to go straight in as soon as I landed.
All in all though, the con was a hell of a lot of fun and I certainly enjoyed myself. Looking forward to next year!
Just one of -those- days.
General | Posted 11 years agoEver have one? When you literally can't do anything. It's so terrible it's almost funny. Almost. I'm literally sitting here laughing because I can't seem to get anything else right. This was insane...starting from this morning (You've got to read through this...it's hilariously bad)
I forgot how to eat...Like, couldn't remember for about fifteen seconds what I was supposed to do with the food...Just...blank.
On the way back up, I just decided I wasn't going to walk and almost fell flat on my face half-way up the stairs...lovely.
Decided I might as well do something I know how to do and work on the fursuits I have in the queue...yeah, no. Bad idea. I get upstairs and sit down to work, then remember that the fur I had was damaged and wouldn't work so I sit down and try to get into my e-mail...and fail at that, seeing as how I had the wrong USERNAME in the field...not the wrong password, just the username. So I start transferring the pattern to the fur and welp...one of my pens decides to die, so I have to go get the other one...of course, that one is on the shelf and when I reach up to take it from the bin, I drop that on my head...and suddenly, mess of pens and writing tools and a rather sore head. Great way to start the day.
On the way to work; I miss the turn I was supposed to take...so I run to the bank to do a transfer first, then go to work. While there, I decide that the first thing I should do is cut up some boxes so I can have something to put the orders in...And end up cutting my paws...twice. and of COURSE I just changed the blade in my box cutter so it's STILL bleeding after about...oh almost 12 hours >.>; but at least it doesn't hurt.
I then proceed to manage to somehow give myself a paper cut on my palm by flicking a reel tape (it's a little piece of paper between the crimping pins) back into position which somehow magically cuts into the side of my palm, even if I didn't hold the paper, or as far as I'm aware, TOUCH the damn stuff with that paw...by this time I've managed to cut myself three times in about 30 minutes. Awesome.
Moving on: I have a co-worker who wanted me to make up an LED lighting kit for him. So while I'm doing that, I manage the following: I miss placing two of the heat shrink on the wire BEFORE soldering it on, so I have to redo the solder. Then I have the heat shrink placed wrong...so I have to replace it. THEN I have to cut down the LED's and forgot to add in the resistors...so I add those, then try again...and miss more heat shrink because I'm just awesome like that.
Anyway, after burning myself twice with molten solder AND the soldering pen, I get that done...then find out that I wired the LED's in reverse -.-;
So I fix that with no issues (Thank goodness) and suddenly I have 260 parts to make in four hours. Of course, with my luck: The applicator breaks a piece of the anvil off because I accidentally "double crimped" a pin. So I have to wait for that to be fixed. THEN the next reel of pins they wanted on the end of these wires, was messed up so I had to sit there, pick through the pins and only use the ones that would work.
To ADD to that, these wires? we have a machine that is SUPPOSED to strip them at a set length...it's consistently inconsistent SO -all- of my crimps were done by feel and stripped by hand...about 20% of those were messed up so I had to cut even more.
What's more, I had to go and make a bunch of battery packs today, which, on any other day, is no big deal. Today though...We'll say it was a disaster. I had a total of...I think 16 packs to make. 1 custom, 5 with 2 batteries/pack and 10 with 6 batteries/pack. The custom pack I almost did backwards...and managed to use the wrong soldering tab so I had to replace that. The order for 5 packs I forgot about the thermal (breaks the connection if the pack overheats) and had to take off a bunch of connecting tabs. For the ten...That was the worst. I not only had the thermal in the wrong place, but I used the wrong soldering tab...Thankfully, our tech decided that it wouldn't make a difference and sent em anyway...
After work, we drop the car off at the shop and I forgot to leave the keys with it so we turned around, dropped those off and went back home. First thing I want to do when I get home is something I know I'm good at...fursuits. So I go upstairs and guess what...That box cutter I used to open those boxes is also the tool I use to cut fur...and it's at work. Go figure. So I decide I'll take a day and try to relax...play some games. But of course I'm really way off my game today and nothing is going right. So, off to modeling it is...until Maya decides that everything is in the wrong spot and can't open my project files right now. something I'll fix when I'm not so stupid. So I give writing a shot and find out that NOTHING I'm writing makes any sense whatsoever. So I nix that idea and just hover around forums >.< Hell, even CGSociety is making me feel really inadequate. Something that site never does -.-; Just...*flail* AHHHHH Lols...Help me, I'm dying xP.
So for today...I think my total injury count has exceeded my daily quota of...idk, usually two. Lets see...
Three cuts, two burns, had things fall on me once, five scratches, three shocks...Yeah. I think I met my quota for the rest of the week.
Yeah, just one of those days where everything's gone wrong and you just can't be pissed off anymore...It's just too stupid and unbelievable to make any sense... I must be living in a dream or something, this is ridiculous.
I forgot how to eat...Like, couldn't remember for about fifteen seconds what I was supposed to do with the food...Just...blank.
On the way back up, I just decided I wasn't going to walk and almost fell flat on my face half-way up the stairs...lovely.
Decided I might as well do something I know how to do and work on the fursuits I have in the queue...yeah, no. Bad idea. I get upstairs and sit down to work, then remember that the fur I had was damaged and wouldn't work so I sit down and try to get into my e-mail...and fail at that, seeing as how I had the wrong USERNAME in the field...not the wrong password, just the username. So I start transferring the pattern to the fur and welp...one of my pens decides to die, so I have to go get the other one...of course, that one is on the shelf and when I reach up to take it from the bin, I drop that on my head...and suddenly, mess of pens and writing tools and a rather sore head. Great way to start the day.
On the way to work; I miss the turn I was supposed to take...so I run to the bank to do a transfer first, then go to work. While there, I decide that the first thing I should do is cut up some boxes so I can have something to put the orders in...And end up cutting my paws...twice. and of COURSE I just changed the blade in my box cutter so it's STILL bleeding after about...oh almost 12 hours >.>; but at least it doesn't hurt.
I then proceed to manage to somehow give myself a paper cut on my palm by flicking a reel tape (it's a little piece of paper between the crimping pins) back into position which somehow magically cuts into the side of my palm, even if I didn't hold the paper, or as far as I'm aware, TOUCH the damn stuff with that paw...by this time I've managed to cut myself three times in about 30 minutes. Awesome.
Moving on: I have a co-worker who wanted me to make up an LED lighting kit for him. So while I'm doing that, I manage the following: I miss placing two of the heat shrink on the wire BEFORE soldering it on, so I have to redo the solder. Then I have the heat shrink placed wrong...so I have to replace it. THEN I have to cut down the LED's and forgot to add in the resistors...so I add those, then try again...and miss more heat shrink because I'm just awesome like that.
Anyway, after burning myself twice with molten solder AND the soldering pen, I get that done...then find out that I wired the LED's in reverse -.-;
So I fix that with no issues (Thank goodness) and suddenly I have 260 parts to make in four hours. Of course, with my luck: The applicator breaks a piece of the anvil off because I accidentally "double crimped" a pin. So I have to wait for that to be fixed. THEN the next reel of pins they wanted on the end of these wires, was messed up so I had to sit there, pick through the pins and only use the ones that would work.
To ADD to that, these wires? we have a machine that is SUPPOSED to strip them at a set length...it's consistently inconsistent SO -all- of my crimps were done by feel and stripped by hand...about 20% of those were messed up so I had to cut even more.
What's more, I had to go and make a bunch of battery packs today, which, on any other day, is no big deal. Today though...We'll say it was a disaster. I had a total of...I think 16 packs to make. 1 custom, 5 with 2 batteries/pack and 10 with 6 batteries/pack. The custom pack I almost did backwards...and managed to use the wrong soldering tab so I had to replace that. The order for 5 packs I forgot about the thermal (breaks the connection if the pack overheats) and had to take off a bunch of connecting tabs. For the ten...That was the worst. I not only had the thermal in the wrong place, but I used the wrong soldering tab...Thankfully, our tech decided that it wouldn't make a difference and sent em anyway...
After work, we drop the car off at the shop and I forgot to leave the keys with it so we turned around, dropped those off and went back home. First thing I want to do when I get home is something I know I'm good at...fursuits. So I go upstairs and guess what...That box cutter I used to open those boxes is also the tool I use to cut fur...and it's at work. Go figure. So I decide I'll take a day and try to relax...play some games. But of course I'm really way off my game today and nothing is going right. So, off to modeling it is...until Maya decides that everything is in the wrong spot and can't open my project files right now. something I'll fix when I'm not so stupid. So I give writing a shot and find out that NOTHING I'm writing makes any sense whatsoever. So I nix that idea and just hover around forums >.< Hell, even CGSociety is making me feel really inadequate. Something that site never does -.-; Just...*flail* AHHHHH Lols...Help me, I'm dying xP.
So for today...I think my total injury count has exceeded my daily quota of...idk, usually two. Lets see...
Three cuts, two burns, had things fall on me once, five scratches, three shocks...Yeah. I think I met my quota for the rest of the week.
Yeah, just one of those days where everything's gone wrong and you just can't be pissed off anymore...It's just too stupid and unbelievable to make any sense... I must be living in a dream or something, this is ridiculous.
Getting my tail in gear...finally.
General | Posted 11 years agoI've gotten tired of mostly piddling around not really seeming to do a whole lot. SO; here's what's going to happen. At some point after work, I'm going to be streaming. This will generally be between 10:30pm and 01:00 am central time (Journals and notices will be posted). I'm going to be up around noon on Sunday for sure for more fun :P
I'll be working on modeling,rigging, or animating SOMETHING. Whether it's some tutorial material, personal characters, or suggestions/requests from anyone else.
Here's the goal: I'd like to put together a short animation of some sort over the next several months. This means I've got to get the basics of Modeling and Texturing, Rigging, and Animating down. Small projects on the side of the main project would help to keep interest, so if anyone wants to see anything done, let me know~
I'll be working on modeling,rigging, or animating SOMETHING. Whether it's some tutorial material, personal characters, or suggestions/requests from anyone else.
Here's the goal: I'd like to put together a short animation of some sort over the next several months. This means I've got to get the basics of Modeling and Texturing, Rigging, and Animating down. Small projects on the side of the main project would help to keep interest, so if anyone wants to see anything done, let me know~
So...working compy, working Maya...much fun!
General | Posted 11 years agoFinally got a working compy again! It's been a while and I've been meaning to add to all the writing and whatnot I've got posted so far. BUT: This computer can actually handle the renderings I'd like to process on Maya <3 So I might put some of that out as well, we'll see.
Anyway, It's been a while since I was last actually able to work on any writing or modeling, but I've got several pages to add to this pile of old documents...Lots of revisions to my primary novel and some changes to Amongst Strangers.... FUN TIMES AHEAD! :D
Anyway, It's been a while since I was last actually able to work on any writing or modeling, but I've got several pages to add to this pile of old documents...Lots of revisions to my primary novel and some changes to Amongst Strangers.... FUN TIMES AHEAD! :D
Updates and whatnot
General | Posted 11 years agoSo...finally working. Have to say it's been much easier since that started...maybe cause I'm out of the house more, I dunno.
Monday and Tuesday were easily the most boring days so far. Orientation and e-learning modules (Ick). The past two however, have been interesting. We all know what ribbon cables are, right? Past two days I've been making a few...or rather, several thousand as of today. Pushing about 3k over two days. Not too difficult, but so far it's always been something different.
Anyway, word came back from ASRock in regards to the motherboard. I expect that to be back by the end of next week so hopefully I'll be able to get my files off my HDD and get back to writing some... I've got a lot written out by paw but I'm not sure how it lines up with the rest of the chapter since I don't have that available for reference.
Monday and Tuesday were easily the most boring days so far. Orientation and e-learning modules (Ick). The past two however, have been interesting. We all know what ribbon cables are, right? Past two days I've been making a few...or rather, several thousand as of today. Pushing about 3k over two days. Not too difficult, but so far it's always been something different.
Anyway, word came back from ASRock in regards to the motherboard. I expect that to be back by the end of next week so hopefully I'll be able to get my files off my HDD and get back to writing some... I've got a lot written out by paw but I'm not sure how it lines up with the rest of the chapter since I don't have that available for reference.
Stall
General | Posted 11 years agoSo...currently I don't have access to my personal data as the computer it was on is not working at this point in time. The motherboard has been sent in and I expect it to be back in about a week or so. More than likely, I won't be able to make the posting on the 7th and will be aiming to get the next pieces up by the 14th, and again on the 21st.
Who knows? If I can manage that without too much trouble, I may consider posting on a weekly basis instead...
Who knows? If I can manage that without too much trouble, I may consider posting on a weekly basis instead...
So...updates.
General | Posted 11 years agoTurns out skepticism was the right idea. Totally didn't get what I had been going for. Oh well. Guess that means I'll be finding work elsewhere. Still, they offered a position for the product distribution center. Anyone who has worked retail inventory management: it's basically the same as that. Just picking and/or packing instead of moving product to a sales floor.
Anyway, not looking forward to that, but if it's a job...well, it'll have to do. In any case, it's what's available short of the minimum wage openings around town, which case I might as well be spending most of my time writing/drawing/composing seeing as how that's what I actually enjoy. Ah well.
Oh what else is there to talk about...? Ah, I've got some musical pieces in the works, though I'm thoroughly dissatisfied with what I've got right now. They're empty, lacking depth and emotion. Of the mass of files I have though, there's only one I'm partially okay with. Mayhaps it might make it here as a submission, who knows?
Beyond that, there's the scrap practice pages I've got from all these expression pieces I've been struggling with. I knew expressions were difficult, but you'd figure drawing what you're familiar with would be easier than what you don't really know, right? xD Lols, Turns out I can't draw much beyond confusion and happiness/laughter accurately. Anyway, hoping to be slightly more active, but there's really no guarantee of that. I'll have at least one chapter or entry to post in writing every three to four weeks, whether it's a short, a chapter of a story, or maybe a piece of the novel. Something will make it to this site. :)
Anyway, not looking forward to that, but if it's a job...well, it'll have to do. In any case, it's what's available short of the minimum wage openings around town, which case I might as well be spending most of my time writing/drawing/composing seeing as how that's what I actually enjoy. Ah well.
Oh what else is there to talk about...? Ah, I've got some musical pieces in the works, though I'm thoroughly dissatisfied with what I've got right now. They're empty, lacking depth and emotion. Of the mass of files I have though, there's only one I'm partially okay with. Mayhaps it might make it here as a submission, who knows?
Beyond that, there's the scrap practice pages I've got from all these expression pieces I've been struggling with. I knew expressions were difficult, but you'd figure drawing what you're familiar with would be easier than what you don't really know, right? xD Lols, Turns out I can't draw much beyond confusion and happiness/laughter accurately. Anyway, hoping to be slightly more active, but there's really no guarantee of that. I'll have at least one chapter or entry to post in writing every three to four weeks, whether it's a short, a chapter of a story, or maybe a piece of the novel. Something will make it to this site. :)
FINALLY Well, maybe.
General | Posted 11 years agoOKAY Finally got an interview with one of the bigger companies up in Minnesota. Digi key. I know I'm not going to enjoy the job, but it'll pay the bills and maybe, just MAYBE I can manage to get my fursuits done as well. Seems like my schedule might turn out to give me only a couple hours on the week days to work on my fursuits, but if I can get to the point where I'm competent with them...Hopefully it'll be enough to keep up with what requests I may receive.
Also; I'm really anxious about this. Skeptical, even. I've had multiple customer service jobs in the past and this doesn't really seem to be that different. Hopefully I won't have to be one taking calls from people trying to figure out how to power a computer or something retardedly simple as I was before. Or hopefully just not having to deal with people who just don't read (Actually, I'm certain I'll get a lot of that...ack) Oh well. Anyway...hoping this doesn't clash with anything :(
Also; I'm really anxious about this. Skeptical, even. I've had multiple customer service jobs in the past and this doesn't really seem to be that different. Hopefully I won't have to be one taking calls from people trying to figure out how to power a computer or something retardedly simple as I was before. Or hopefully just not having to deal with people who just don't read (Actually, I'm certain I'll get a lot of that...ack) Oh well. Anyway...hoping this doesn't clash with anything :(
Moving on...
General | Posted 12 years agoSo...turns out searching for some sort of satisfaction is the last thing I should be doing.
If there's one thing I've learned thus far, it's that the "ideal" situation for anyone does not exist. There is no perfection in life and there never will be. Yes, this means that those of us with certain expectations will never actually be satisfied. I know I won’t be satisfied, no matter where I go.
For those of you who know me, I’ve repeated, time and again, that I want to live alone. Let me just make this clear: It's not because I don't want to be around you and It's not because I don't want to be a part of your life. I simply want my space when I need it, and a lot of the time I don't get it. If I did live alone, this would never be a problem.
I want some form of privacy, I don't need to have everyone looking over my shoulder, I don't need to have others watching what I write and I most definitely don't need to have people telling me who I can be friends with or who I can talk to. If you can't even leave me alone when I make it a POINT to be in a different room and have already made it perfectly clear I don't want to be around anyone, DON'T COME AND BOTHER ME. Seriously, just don't. It pisses me off. I don't care if you come in to get something. If you're going to stay in the room, say so and I'll leave. Simple.
A good friend of mine had mentioned something about expectations a little while ago (you know who you are) and it made me realize something: A lot of my expectations of people are just not fair. My expectations are my own, and I understand that much. As it turns out, as many times as I think I've said something, I'm told it's only ever implied. So; let me be very clear here...
First off, I expect everyone to pay attention to what they're doing. This means if you're going to tuck your tail, drop your ears, lower your gaze, shift your stance, slump your shoulders, furrow your brow, and frown...don't you dare tell me you're not sad, hurt, or bothered about something, ESPECIALLY if you're going to direct it at me.
Moving on; there are those of you living here who I know don't want me to leave. Two words: too bad. I don't care what you have to say on the matter. Come march, I'm gone. I don't want to live in the same place; this was supposed to be a household...it's not. This is nothing more than a shared living arrangement. If you can't understand the difference, I don't want to live in the same place.
I know there's some who are going to ask how the hell I got here so...here it is:
I had originally left Hawai'i about five years ago in 2009 to visit my mate in Minnesota.... Probably not the smartest move given what information I had available, but as it turns out it was a bit of a gamble that paid off. For about four years, I remained up north mostly just trying to make my life work in some way... Of course, I didn't get anywhere fast and there had been a number of setbacks that had soured my outlook considerably. I guess that had been one of the main reasons for me to move down here, to Texas in late 2012...
At the time, I thought it'd be somewhat different. A place where I could get my act together and really make things happen. In a sense, I was right. I've managed to get some things going for myself...I have little to show for what time I've spent here, but it's something. Regardless, it is nothing I couldn't have managed back in Minnesota with some effort...
Anyway, the first few months here in Texas were...interesting, to say the least. Come mid-2013, around April once the semester was up, myself and four others had decided to sign on a one year lease at a house a short distance from campus. I had my doubts, but had simply ignored most/all of them. As it turns out, my initial assumptions were very close to spot on...unfortunately.
So now, 2014...about a year after we signed the lease. I'm surprised, really disappointed, and more than a little upset with myself. Here's why: A year ago, before the lease was signed, I didn't see things working for me down the road. I opted to leave and got talked in to staying for a while longer and trying to work things out. At that point, I didn't have much of an option, so I stayed. Again, a few months later in March, I had even more reason to leave. However, between february and march, I had said I would do a few things and I needed to get that done...After all, I said I'd do it. Some people would say I could just not and go off, but that's just not how I work... If I had said I'd -try- to do it, then I'd have no issues with simply leaving. BUT I didn't leave much room for doubt. Now, I find myself stuck working to finish something I really don't want to simply so I can get away, all because of something I said.
If there's one thing I've learned thus far, it's that the "ideal" situation for anyone does not exist. There is no perfection in life and there never will be. Yes, this means that those of us with certain expectations will never actually be satisfied. I know I won’t be satisfied, no matter where I go.
For those of you who know me, I’ve repeated, time and again, that I want to live alone. Let me just make this clear: It's not because I don't want to be around you and It's not because I don't want to be a part of your life. I simply want my space when I need it, and a lot of the time I don't get it. If I did live alone, this would never be a problem.
I want some form of privacy, I don't need to have everyone looking over my shoulder, I don't need to have others watching what I write and I most definitely don't need to have people telling me who I can be friends with or who I can talk to. If you can't even leave me alone when I make it a POINT to be in a different room and have already made it perfectly clear I don't want to be around anyone, DON'T COME AND BOTHER ME. Seriously, just don't. It pisses me off. I don't care if you come in to get something. If you're going to stay in the room, say so and I'll leave. Simple.
A good friend of mine had mentioned something about expectations a little while ago (you know who you are) and it made me realize something: A lot of my expectations of people are just not fair. My expectations are my own, and I understand that much. As it turns out, as many times as I think I've said something, I'm told it's only ever implied. So; let me be very clear here...
First off, I expect everyone to pay attention to what they're doing. This means if you're going to tuck your tail, drop your ears, lower your gaze, shift your stance, slump your shoulders, furrow your brow, and frown...don't you dare tell me you're not sad, hurt, or bothered about something, ESPECIALLY if you're going to direct it at me.
Moving on; there are those of you living here who I know don't want me to leave. Two words: too bad. I don't care what you have to say on the matter. Come march, I'm gone. I don't want to live in the same place; this was supposed to be a household...it's not. This is nothing more than a shared living arrangement. If you can't understand the difference, I don't want to live in the same place.
I know there's some who are going to ask how the hell I got here so...here it is:
I had originally left Hawai'i about five years ago in 2009 to visit my mate in Minnesota.... Probably not the smartest move given what information I had available, but as it turns out it was a bit of a gamble that paid off. For about four years, I remained up north mostly just trying to make my life work in some way... Of course, I didn't get anywhere fast and there had been a number of setbacks that had soured my outlook considerably. I guess that had been one of the main reasons for me to move down here, to Texas in late 2012...
At the time, I thought it'd be somewhat different. A place where I could get my act together and really make things happen. In a sense, I was right. I've managed to get some things going for myself...I have little to show for what time I've spent here, but it's something. Regardless, it is nothing I couldn't have managed back in Minnesota with some effort...
Anyway, the first few months here in Texas were...interesting, to say the least. Come mid-2013, around April once the semester was up, myself and four others had decided to sign on a one year lease at a house a short distance from campus. I had my doubts, but had simply ignored most/all of them. As it turns out, my initial assumptions were very close to spot on...unfortunately.
So now, 2014...about a year after we signed the lease. I'm surprised, really disappointed, and more than a little upset with myself. Here's why: A year ago, before the lease was signed, I didn't see things working for me down the road. I opted to leave and got talked in to staying for a while longer and trying to work things out. At that point, I didn't have much of an option, so I stayed. Again, a few months later in March, I had even more reason to leave. However, between february and march, I had said I would do a few things and I needed to get that done...After all, I said I'd do it. Some people would say I could just not and go off, but that's just not how I work... If I had said I'd -try- to do it, then I'd have no issues with simply leaving. BUT I didn't leave much room for doubt. Now, I find myself stuck working to finish something I really don't want to simply so I can get away, all because of something I said.
Entering 2014...just very late.
General | Posted 12 years agoSo, I'm a little late on posting this (probably would help if I actually paid any attention to the date). About a week late, actually...surprise. But anyway, it's 2014 and another year is past. It was interesting, to say the least. The past year was pretty chaotic...A lot had happened since I came down to Texas and there's a whole ton of things that have kept me busy.
Oh where should I start...? First of all, I suppose I should start off saying that I still question this particular choice of action. I've found myself wondering more often than not if moving here was the right thing to do, and sometimes I answer yes, others, no. To those furs in MN, I miss you. I feel like I should have at least stuck around for a while longer before disappearing the way I did. Perhaps it was a little hasty, but at the same time I've finally managed to get a few things working here, enough to maybe finally get my paws firmly planted on solid ground for once. But doing it without you guys just isn't the same.
A few other things though; I've met some really awesome furs when I came here. Finally got to hang out (if not only for a short while) with a good friend of mine going on a few years now...(Were we ever going to go out for coffee, by the way? Feel like that was something in the making ever since that chat in /region. lol)
Surprisingly enough, it turns out that most of the furs I knew actually lived in the area (or at least within a few hours...I really should make it a point to get in touch with you all actually...still haven't gotten to hang out).
To a few of my newer friends and those whom I've come into contact with over the past year... All of you have been awesome. I honestly can't put it into words, and "amazing" doesn't seem to cover it. To say the least...each of you have helped me out considerably in your own way, shy as some of you might be...even if you are the size of a planet.
Anyway, 2013 is gone and yet another year has begun. 2014, year of the horse! For those of you following the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of the earth horse...so not quite my year, but close. Also, who the hell decided to throw "Metal" into the mix of elements for the zodiacs and why isn't there a "fox" in there?
Ah well, I'm mostly out of stuff to say XD so...on to 2014!
(Why am I always so late on these things...? they make a big deal of it all over the states...lol)
Oh where should I start...? First of all, I suppose I should start off saying that I still question this particular choice of action. I've found myself wondering more often than not if moving here was the right thing to do, and sometimes I answer yes, others, no. To those furs in MN, I miss you. I feel like I should have at least stuck around for a while longer before disappearing the way I did. Perhaps it was a little hasty, but at the same time I've finally managed to get a few things working here, enough to maybe finally get my paws firmly planted on solid ground for once. But doing it without you guys just isn't the same.
A few other things though; I've met some really awesome furs when I came here. Finally got to hang out (if not only for a short while) with a good friend of mine going on a few years now...(Were we ever going to go out for coffee, by the way? Feel like that was something in the making ever since that chat in /region. lol)
Surprisingly enough, it turns out that most of the furs I knew actually lived in the area (or at least within a few hours...I really should make it a point to get in touch with you all actually...still haven't gotten to hang out).
To a few of my newer friends and those whom I've come into contact with over the past year... All of you have been awesome. I honestly can't put it into words, and "amazing" doesn't seem to cover it. To say the least...each of you have helped me out considerably in your own way, shy as some of you might be...even if you are the size of a planet.
Anyway, 2013 is gone and yet another year has begun. 2014, year of the horse! For those of you following the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of the earth horse...so not quite my year, but close. Also, who the hell decided to throw "Metal" into the mix of elements for the zodiacs and why isn't there a "fox" in there?
Ah well, I'm mostly out of stuff to say XD so...on to 2014!
(Why am I always so late on these things...? they make a big deal of it all over the states...lol)
musings of a fox...
General | Posted 12 years agoSo it's been about forever. Really just a bundle of screw ups and mistakes.
Anyway, yes, I've run down to TX for a while. Originally, I had some big plans, though now I have no clue why I am here. It's been interesting to say the least. Frustrating more often than not but that's nothing new. There are a few friends I've made here I guess...but I probably won't be staying. So yeah, again...more jumping around.
I swear, I am just searching blindly.
I can't live with company if I can't get some personal space. I also can't live stressing out about things like work, finances, and just getting the bills paid on time. None of that feels like living in the least. All I want is a small place to settle down where I can breathe. I don't want a family...I'd make a terrible parent anyway. XP I would like to be near friends though...but again, I don't know quite how well that'll end up.
I probably sound like some 40 yr. Old right about now. Lol, quite honestly, i feel about 40...twice my age. Ick...
In any case...I'd like to get a chance to see things while I can. How I can make that happen is far beyond me.
Anyway, yes, I've run down to TX for a while. Originally, I had some big plans, though now I have no clue why I am here. It's been interesting to say the least. Frustrating more often than not but that's nothing new. There are a few friends I've made here I guess...but I probably won't be staying. So yeah, again...more jumping around.
I swear, I am just searching blindly.
I can't live with company if I can't get some personal space. I also can't live stressing out about things like work, finances, and just getting the bills paid on time. None of that feels like living in the least. All I want is a small place to settle down where I can breathe. I don't want a family...I'd make a terrible parent anyway. XP I would like to be near friends though...but again, I don't know quite how well that'll end up.
I probably sound like some 40 yr. Old right about now. Lol, quite honestly, i feel about 40...twice my age. Ick...
In any case...I'd like to get a chance to see things while I can. How I can make that happen is far beyond me.
STALL!
General | Posted 12 years agoSo...the laptop is currently at sub-optimal condition. As a result, I won't be writing for a while until it is repaired. Or until I get the part for it. At least I have part one posted. :)
So there's a chance I hate gatherings...
General | Posted 12 years agoNo really, hate is probably the right word to use here. I -cannot- stand them. Worse still, it's only a select few which I can't stand.
Generally there's something like 4-6 people where I'm staying. Fine; unless I only know one of them. in which case, not fine. Don't really expect me to do much of anything, assuming I'm still in the same room, of course.
Another is any group between about 8 and around 115... Anything beyond 115 and I'm generally fine. As long as the group is in a smaller cluster and not spread out all over the place... That's the part I don't get... Why is it; the more people there are in a space the more "okay" I am with a group (Within reason)?
Generally there's something like 4-6 people where I'm staying. Fine; unless I only know one of them. in which case, not fine. Don't really expect me to do much of anything, assuming I'm still in the same room, of course.
Another is any group between about 8 and around 115... Anything beyond 115 and I'm generally fine. As long as the group is in a smaller cluster and not spread out all over the place... That's the part I don't get... Why is it; the more people there are in a space the more "okay" I am with a group (Within reason)?
jumping around again.
General | Posted 12 years agoSo, moving around again. This time off to a house a little way off campus. It's a nice find really, admitedly not my first choice in the list of houses that we had to choose from but still a welcome change. It's a 4 bedroom 3 bath house so a few friends from campus will be tagging along and splitting the rent.
A few other things, I'm still looking to get a scanner at some point so I guess there will be a bit of an art dump when I get around to buying one. I suppose at some point I'll also get around to posting some of the 3d things I've managed to make. Really still struggle with characters though. Anyway things will be happening sometime in the near future.
A few other things, I'm still looking to get a scanner at some point so I guess there will be a bit of an art dump when I get around to buying one. I suppose at some point I'll also get around to posting some of the 3d things I've managed to make. Really still struggle with characters though. Anyway things will be happening sometime in the near future.
Job Search in a small town...really not ideal.
General | Posted 13 years agoPlaces hiring: Walmart (already put in a lot of applications and called...several times), Digi-key (same as wal-mart, except they have "Now Hiring" signs all over the place), 7 clans casino (I swear, I will kill myself before I work there again), McDonalds (but I make almost $100 more right now from Unemployment...wtf), KMart (But I don't have 3 years of experience as a manager or supervisor, and I've put in apps there already anyway), Custom Products (Again, more apps, no calls...), idk where this is at, but somewhere is looking for licensed nurses...unfortunately, I'm not one of them. Also; bus-driver, but I REFUSE to transport people around with how everyone drives up here. I'm about ready to call it quits, move, and MAYBE THEN I can actually get somewhere...as if.
Finally...
General | Posted 13 years agoAlright, finally got the tablet and photoshop working X.x... Now I'm just missing the printer cable...if I could ever find the dang thing... I'm going to guess it's under the boxes at the far back...pity I can't reach it otherwise I'd actually post what I have. But anyway, it's apparently pointless to even think of reorganizing this particular room so it looks like no one is going to be uploading any traditional work for a long time...
Maybe if I'm lucky I'll find it in one of the boxes with the pictures and decorative items...the ONLY things that don't get thrown right back in here. Probably why I'm the only one using this space though; I'm the only one who's able to fit in this mess. It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic!
Maybe if I'm lucky I'll find it in one of the boxes with the pictures and decorative items...the ONLY things that don't get thrown right back in here. Probably why I'm the only one using this space though; I'm the only one who's able to fit in this mess. It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic!
Lols, this is a little insane, no?
General | Posted 13 years agoXP okay well, so far it's been one thing after another ^^; Move and can't find the cable for the printer (Mentioned that before), found the tablet, but the driver was outdated so I tried to update that and it broke it xP So reinstalled the driver and photoshop doesn't want to work. Tried to uninstall that and that didn't work, so I manually removed it. Reinstalled it and found out that the tablet wasn't working...again. So after I got the tablet working again, I figured I might as well clean out the computer while I'm at it. Found a TON of issues and really didn't feel like dealing with it all so I reinstalled the OS... NOW photoshop doesn't want to work again. Come on, really? X.x... I wonder how much more ridiculous I can get this...? I'll bet the tablet won't want to work either xD. Oh wells...just wasting more time trying to get the compy to cooperate I guess. Love it.
"About me" meme... that looks so strange...
General | Posted 13 years agoToo many "me's" in the title, I know.... Anyway, moving on;
1. We all know what we call you; what about the folks at home? Whats your name?
Kev/Kevlar/Kevvy/Brother... Do I really have to list all the names I go by at home?
2. How tall are you?
About 5' 7" I think? maybe 5' 6"...
3. Natural hair color? (if you can remember it)
Dark brown...black, almost.
4. What about eye color?
Dark brown (might as well be black unless you really stare...)
5. What orientation are you?
Bi
6. Are you single, taken, or undecided?
Taken
7. What do you do in your spare time?
I...have no clue. Write, sketch, read, chat? Oh, and play games occasionally.
8. What's your job?
Lols, housekeeping... Looking for a job atm.
9. What's one thing you like about yourself?
That...is a good question.
10. Alright, now what about something you dislike about yourself?
No clue where I should start >.>...
11. What're some things your friends noticed about you when they first met you?
Probably particularly withdrawn? Reserved/anti-social? probably...
12. Of what faith/religion are you(if any at all?)
Uhm...None/all/any? Pffff does it matter? ^^;
13. Do you drink?
Rarely...if ever.
14. Do you smoke?
Nope, can't and won't. Second-hand smoke is already a pain in the tail to deal with anyway.
15. What are your fears?
Wishing I knew right now. I don't think I've had anything actually scare me before.
16. What are your dreams/goals?
Right now? None. Doesn't look like any of my previous aspirations are going to happen so working towards them is a moot point for the time being.
17. Ever had any crushes/ex's in the past/present?
Once...about a year ago...
18. Who's your best bud?
You mean other than my mate? some guy. xP
19. Alright, you got the cravin' for munchies; what'cha reachin' for?
Uh...whatever happens to be within reach or close by.
20. Favorite drink?
Green tea, probably... that or water.
21. Favorite color?
Iridescent Blue.
22. If you had any super power, what would it be?
You just had to ask... Nothing; I don't want any.
23. Favorite movie?
I...don't know <.<; I don't watch many movies, if any. Uh, I guess the first movie that comes to mind is Bambi.
24. Least favorite food?
hmm...I have yet to come across something that I hate. apart from anything that was poorly prepared.
25. Quick! You have only one meal left before you die!!! What is it?
I don't think I have a preference.
26. What do you drive/wish you drove?
Don't own a vehicle, but...oh I dunno; Avalon?
27. Most disliked bug?
Probably Ants, but they're really neat too so...I dunno?
28. Most hated pet peeves?
Oh geez, where do I start...? Lets see, complaining/bitching/whining/crying/ranting about something beyond the usual; "Well, that sucked" statements.
General negativity: don't need it, don't want it, don't want to deal with it either. puts me in a really foul mood anyway.
29. Dislike in life?
The fact that everything likes to get messed up all at once X.x... I know they say bad things come in threes, but come on, can't you catch a break between them at least?
30. Most annoying things?
See pet peeves...isn't this the same question worded differently?
31. Most disliked TV show?
No clue! Don't watch TV ^^;
1. We all know what we call you; what about the folks at home? Whats your name?
Kev/Kevlar/Kevvy/Brother... Do I really have to list all the names I go by at home?
2. How tall are you?
About 5' 7" I think? maybe 5' 6"...
3. Natural hair color? (if you can remember it)
Dark brown...black, almost.
4. What about eye color?
Dark brown (might as well be black unless you really stare...)
5. What orientation are you?
Bi
6. Are you single, taken, or undecided?
Taken
7. What do you do in your spare time?
I...have no clue. Write, sketch, read, chat? Oh, and play games occasionally.
8. What's your job?
Lols, housekeeping... Looking for a job atm.
9. What's one thing you like about yourself?
That...is a good question.
10. Alright, now what about something you dislike about yourself?
No clue where I should start >.>...
11. What're some things your friends noticed about you when they first met you?
Probably particularly withdrawn? Reserved/anti-social? probably...
12. Of what faith/religion are you(if any at all?)
Uhm...None/all/any? Pffff does it matter? ^^;
13. Do you drink?
Rarely...if ever.
14. Do you smoke?
Nope, can't and won't. Second-hand smoke is already a pain in the tail to deal with anyway.
15. What are your fears?
Wishing I knew right now. I don't think I've had anything actually scare me before.
16. What are your dreams/goals?
Right now? None. Doesn't look like any of my previous aspirations are going to happen so working towards them is a moot point for the time being.
17. Ever had any crushes/ex's in the past/present?
Once...about a year ago...
18. Who's your best bud?
You mean other than my mate? some guy. xP
19. Alright, you got the cravin' for munchies; what'cha reachin' for?
Uh...whatever happens to be within reach or close by.
20. Favorite drink?
Green tea, probably... that or water.
21. Favorite color?
Iridescent Blue.
22. If you had any super power, what would it be?
You just had to ask... Nothing; I don't want any.
23. Favorite movie?
I...don't know <.<; I don't watch many movies, if any. Uh, I guess the first movie that comes to mind is Bambi.
24. Least favorite food?
hmm...I have yet to come across something that I hate. apart from anything that was poorly prepared.
25. Quick! You have only one meal left before you die!!! What is it?
I don't think I have a preference.
26. What do you drive/wish you drove?
Don't own a vehicle, but...oh I dunno; Avalon?
27. Most disliked bug?
Probably Ants, but they're really neat too so...I dunno?
28. Most hated pet peeves?
Oh geez, where do I start...? Lets see, complaining/bitching/whining/crying/ranting about something beyond the usual; "Well, that sucked" statements.
General negativity: don't need it, don't want it, don't want to deal with it either. puts me in a really foul mood anyway.
29. Dislike in life?
The fact that everything likes to get messed up all at once X.x... I know they say bad things come in threes, but come on, can't you catch a break between them at least?
30. Most annoying things?
See pet peeves...isn't this the same question worded differently?
31. Most disliked TV show?
No clue! Don't watch TV ^^;
Cable's lost...tablet's around though.
General | Posted 13 years agoSooo...I really can't find the power cable for the printer ^^; No idea where that thing went but I think it's gone for quite some time... Soooo, since I'm probably going to have to learn how to use photoshop properly at some point, along with the tablet, I figure I might as well quit doing traditional sketches and focus more on the digital art since I can actually save that on the computer and post it... It'll just be about a thousand times worse than the traditional sketches xD! Only things I've done with photoshop were all for graphic art so more or less strictly photo manipulation ^^; Ah well, I guess we can see how this'll work out.
Oh; also...proportions are a pain in the rear.
Oh; also...proportions are a pain in the rear.
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