Farewell posts have always felt ridiculous to me, which is why I never made one (until now). Saying goodbye when everyone is still enjoying the party is always going to feel disjointed, which is why I just sort of snuck out quietly through the back. That was over 4 years ago and I'm pretty much irrelevant here today. For those of you that want to know how the story ends, I'll try to fill in the gaps.

Sometime around 2004 I was at a fur con where an older furry was telling me how he didn't enjoy or recognize the fandom anymore. He said that the early days of furry were all about having an appreciation for the existing "funny animals" and in the modern day the fandom transformed into something more narcissistic and personal. Instead of appreciating the popular characters it was all about creating your own and telling your own story. I can respect his opinion but at 20 I felt like he was completely wrong and couldn't enjoy the positive aspects of what furry had turned into. Even now things in the fandom have transformed dramatically and while I can't say that I grew out of it or that I don't still see great things in furry today, I don't feel like I can contribute to it anymore. The direction the fandom is going doesn't match where I would try to move it, so it makes more sense for me to step away from it.

I'm also incredibly different. In the past four years I've been married and I have two children with a third on the way. I'm finishing up a doctorate and will be a professor at a university soon. I'm sure anyone that has read my stories or is familiar with this character can understand why it would be better if my children or students didn't come across these past works. I'm not trying to be ashamed of who I used to be, but it doesn't align at all with what I'm doing anymore. I still think anthropomorphic characters are awesome and I still find value in modern furry, but it just doesn't represent me as much as it used to so I'd rather be on the sidelines. I think all of you would prefer that I stay there as well.

Let's tie up some loose ends story-wise. I have a few things that never were finished and that has always bothered me. Darnlake Botany is the biggest project that should have been finished. I knew how I was going to write it plot-wise but kept being indecisive about what message it would be sending. Ultimately, it is a story of unrequited love that attempted to explain how Denher's Kalderan Forest series began. It's ironic that his series was never finished either, but if I had time I would have tried to make a deal with him where I could have finished writing both and canonically tied them all together. There's an interesting ending that I would have wrote but sometimes life imitates art unintentionally and a better ending presented itself. I'll be too old and no one will care by the time I see how that alternate ending should be written, but that's why I never finished it. Powerful stories have a piece of the writer in them somehow and I just can't write what I don't know. Otherwise, most of my other works were about bringing in more reality into fantasy. I tried to make everything feel grounded and plausible. Most of the furry stories that I read would completely be lost in fantasy to the point where things were happening just for the sake of happening. Sometimes limitations and restraint produce a better narrative. I get the appeal of telling a story with no bounds, but working within a restricted framework creates a new set of rules and then when you can excite the reader by putting the pieces together in unexpected ways I think it makes things more interesting than just constantly adding and expanding. Hopefully that makes sense, it's just the way that I think.

As for my character, that too has changed. There exists no alternative FA page or anything else to follow. I didn't go anywhere new and you haven't missed anything. I love this wolf-dane hybrid that I've created over the years and apparently others do too because I've had actual offers to "buy" the character from me. I've always been split between being more attached to canines or bears, but I went with the canine instead. I always dislike it when people swap fursonas so I left things this way, but now this character feels like a younger self. I'd rather keep that trapped in time. None of the newer bear stuff will show up here if it builds up over time. I want to keep those worlds apart, something I can show to my children and new friends without them doing a google search and seeing something adult or inappropriate. Some things belong in their own category.

That's about it. Someday I might strip down this account as well so keep that in mind if you're attached to anything. If you truly want to stay in contact you're welcome to send me a note here on FA and I'll get you my updated contact info. I want to say that I appreciate everyone that invested time into my various ideas here. I know you'll continue to have fun without me and I'll make sure to check in from time to time just to see what you're all up to.

I first found the fandom when I was 16. Now I've officially been a furry for the majority of my life.

This year I'm going to the beach to try and take in a change of scenery and get some relaxation. Again, I want to thank everyone from last year that left me a comment. It is always nice to read messages throughout the day. I haven't been very active this year and I want to make sure friendships don't slip away. If we haven't talked as much as you'd like to then please remember you can always send me a note or add me on telegram. I'm very thankful for the comments I got to read when I turned 32 since it lets me know I have furry friends out there that care.

That means I owe a wonderful "Thank You" to  KievTheHusky  takuya360  bigbear1234  fox53  Zwoosh-k9  kiranking007  Darkflame215  YamatoIouko  Darkie  lunarwolf  plasdurock  InvisibleBear  Yoshima  Ragetiger  Roureem  Foxturnal  MTT3 I appreciate you all for helping make the last year feel a little more special. Sometimes taking the time to just let me know you're still around feels like it makes all the difference.

I've been so busy finishing up my master's program and setting up to continue to get my doctorate next year. Life in general is good but I do wish I kept up with you all more. If you do leave me a comment this year please let me know how you've been doing. I'd love to keep in contact.

If you're going to FC this weekend and we haven't talked about it, please let me know. It's been great to meet up and get to know new furs.

I'm still not completely sure what I'm going to do this year. Probably get some dinner and a cake, I always feel exhausted this time of year so I always end up doing something simple. Just like last year, I really appreciate the comments I got when I turned 31.

I want to give a big "Thank You" to  InvisibleBear  jim55  Plasdurock  KievTheHusky  Ragetiger  fox53  takuya360  thewildcoon  MysFurry99  Yoshima  YamatoIouko  Roureem  lunarwolf  drakerogers  dragonitekd  BigPaWolf  Darkflame215  BearCock56 &  MTT3 for making last year feel special. I know journals don't always get much attention but I appreciate the time you guys took last year to wish me a happy birthday.

I haven't really been the best furry friend this past year. Going into this master's program has left me with very little free time. There are so many people that I wish I spent more time talking too. I hope I can balance things out a little bit better this year and I'm thankful to everyone that has been patient with me.

As of right now I weigh ~252 lbs. For most of my adult life I've always been under 200 lbs. and it wasn't until just this year that I gained a lot of weight. To cut down on a long story, I was in the bad habit of eating just one meal a day to maintain my weight. I wanted to go back to eating normally and see how that would change things. Now that I am eating breakfast and a few extra portions here and there, my digestion is much better and I don't have any negative side effects like high blood pressure or anything else. I work out a little bit and still do just as much walking as I always have, I just carry a bigger gut around now.

Something that really surprised me was how most people reacted to this change. Furries have been overwhelming positive, which really surprised me. I don't mean accepting either, I mean most of them keep telling me I look better with a belly. The people I go to college with said they couldn't even tell I gained weight (though it probably helps that I keep my clothes on when I'm on campus.) I'm not personally sure what to make of it but I feel good and nothing bad seems to have come of this. I am curious what the furs here think about it, especially if we haven't talked about it or you haven't seen me before. Why is being chubby seen as such a good thing around here lately?

I was at FC last year and was able to meet a few furs in person that I've only seen here on FA before. If anyone is going or thinking of going please let me know! It would be great to make a few more connections while I am down there.

I'm going to keep things simple this year. Just going out to dinner and having a cake. I really appreciate the comments I got last year from you guys when I turned 30.

HydraKing, AgentofEmpathy, InvisibleBear, Yamato, Yoshima, FurAddict, Kogenta, Duke Rocheister, Lunar, Animan, Fatwolf, Roureem, Ardnor, Aexis, BigPaWolf, Sport, Drake, & HatredAnon. All of you helped make that last year just a little more special and even though I was out enjoying the beach, I felt like I had new company every time I went to check my phone. Thank you all for the kind words last year.

I'm not sure how I feel about being in my 30's. It seems like I'm always going from one thing to another that I don't get enough time to just stop and think about it. I have my Bachelor's degree in psychology now and I'm starting the master's program this year as a MFT in the counseling department, but I get to enjoy the summer off before all of that starts up again. I'm very thankful for these days of rest. That's probably why I want to keep things simple for my 31st.

I'll be taking a trip up to Seattle for the summer. If it feels like I've disappeared please don't feel like I've forgotten about everyone. I'll be back and trying to talk to everyone again in about a week. =)

Today was the third time that different suspiciously underage furries have contacted me directly. These three people have had accounts on FA and other websites where they are listed anywhere from 19-24, but when they speak to me directly they claim to be 18. Maybe they are, maybe they aren't, but I can't just take their word on it.

I joined the fandom when I was 16 and of course I looked at mature artwork. I clicked "Yes, I am over 18." on every website, believe me I do get it. I'm not going to judge you for exploring and checking out adult things that you feel like you are ready for. Damn near every one of us drank a beer, tried to smoke, or looked at a porno mag before we were old enough. In some ways it is a part of growing up.

However, I will not speak to you directly about anything sexual. I don't care if it is 'just fantasy', I don't care how mature you are now, and I definitely don't care what the exceptions are for your state or country. If you are under 18 then you need to stay in the shadows until you're older. Not only is it illegal for me to discuss this stuff with you, I do not want to. It doesn't matter how small, I'm not willing to take the risks involved. Come speak to me when you're older and I promise not to hold it against you that you found me when you were once underage. However, if you are a teenager, it is best that you stick to looking and reading before you decide to come speak with me directly.

Co-writer/assistant
Basically I am looking for an "idea person" and someone to help me keep my own thoughts in order. I haven't been writing enough and this is something I think could help me keep focused. I'd like someone that I can meet up with on Skype at least once a week to discuss story ideas and go over some of the projects I'm trying to get out. College has been making it very difficult to focus on fantasy worlds, but if I had another person to talk to that was into the same stuff then I could get the work out easier. If you like talking about smut then this is a good place to be.

What's in it for you?
If I find someone that works well together with me then I wouldn't just be writing my own stories, I'd also be putting out stuff that you want written as well. If you can talk about it, then I can type it out and expand it into something great. I'd also credit you on anything we collaborate on and if anything ever generates any income, you'd get a split of the profits.

Work involved
The first thing I'd need done is to finish Darnlake Botany. I also need to plan out my interactive story details. We would also go over any ideas you may have for something unique or one of my existing stories. I over think a lot of little details sometimes and I like making everything feel as authentic as possible, so please be comfortable with going into detail. I also need someone comfortable discussing both heterosexual and homosexual ideas, but your own sexual preferences shouldn't matter one way or the other.

I've got a lot of time to kill on campus this semester and I've been wanting to get more involved with furry twitter. Do you guys have any reccomendations on who to follow? I'd be glad to add any of your accounts as well. I'm fraustdogger

I haven't been to a fur con since 2004 so it has been a LONG time. My roommate and I are going to FC this year. We don't have a hotel room but the plan is to get a room away from the con and just drive up there each day. If anyone else is going I would love to hear from you and get a chance to meet you. Please let me know! =)

Darnlake is late again, it's almost become an expected disappointment at this time. I can only promise that it will be done, but not when. The process is like laying bricks to build a giant wall. I have everything I need, the work just needs to be done. The entire story has been finished in my head for at least a year now. College kills my ability to write. I want to promise that the story will be done in 2014, but it is a big task. The entire thing will probably be over 70,000 words when it is finished, bypassing the median for most professional novels.

After that I want to write something even more grand. Ideas are piling up and often stifled by the fact that Darnlake is in line to go first. I have stories in my head that I feel are extremely unique and valuable but it kills me that I can't get them out yet. I want to start writing stories that are all woven together in a shared world. I feel like I need to establish that world firmly before I can make my interactive story project really come to life. To this day I still can't explain it properly to another person when I try to sell the idea. I have to do the groundwork first.

I will need to look into another way of doing story commissions. I clearly didn't think things through before I made the journal. I'm sorry to everyone that showed an interest, I hate to let you down but I need to come back at this when I am better prepared.

I doubt any writer would write about writing without getting long winded but I'll do my best to cut the boring bits out.

I only call myself a writer here on FA because it is what I produce the most. I can write well but it isn't exactly a character trait I think of often. I wrote pornographic stories online when I was still jailbait. I first started writing because I was hiding a secret for four years that I couldn't tell anyone in person. I ended up getting a lot of responses that I was not expecting and I ended up meeting two of my readers in person. Both were very close to my age and became friends that I could share this secret with for the first time.

I didn't write anything noteworthy again for eight more years after that. My motivation for writing changed when I ended up reading a lot of furry stories. I kept reading things with great ideas and poor execution. When it comes to story telling I've always felt especially critical and pompous, like an urge I can't control. I felt like I could do better, so I tried to. It took me about 3-4 more years to get good, but I always try to make the next story better than the last.

Most furry writers (from what I've read and heard) will write a story because they have a fantasy they want to get out of their head. Some even find it erotic to put their innermost perverted thoughts on paper. Every story I write has been with me for months before it gets written at all. By the time I actually write something down I have already become completely sick of it. I just think the concept is of value and writing it down is the most efficient way to share an idea with as many people as possible. I enjoy thinking about stories but there is nothing enjoyable about writing them out. I love hearing how people receive my stories or what ideas they like. I'm 100% all about the comments. If I ever knew that I would never receive comments or feedback from stories ever again than I would stop writing entirely.

I've never been popular but for the past two years I've been getting a lot of offers to write a story for someone else. This has lead to one of my stories being published, trading stories for art, and a lot of wasted time. I have about four stories at 4,000+ words each that no one will ever see because my collaboration partners didn't/couldn't fulfill their end of the bargain. Writing has been difficult lately because of college. When I am in the middle of a semester I just can't seem to concentrate enough to let my mind wander the way I need it to. If even one tiny little thing is going wrong in my life I can't help but obsess over it. I didn't realize how bad this was until I tried to rewrite Darnlake Botany.

The Darnlake Rewrite sucks horribly as a project. I am happy with the changes (especially since I can't move the story forward without them) but the writing process isn't fun at all. Rewriting a series is like doing an impossibly long research paper. I have to constantly re-read to make sure I got everything accurate or that a new idea doesn't clash with an old one. I'm probably going to hate the process more and more with each chapter until I finally get to story 9 and break new ground. The story demands a very unusual audience to appreciate it and I don't feel like it is ever going to get the proper feedback to justify the time and energy that it saps from me. Still, I feel like that unusual audience has been waiting a long time and deserves to experience the story as I have in my mind for the past four years or so. I'll hate writing it but I'll be proud of it once it's done.

I want to write an interactive story but the work involved is colossal. I'm thinking that I may need to write another story series just to introduce it properly. I want to get working on this now but Darnlake has to come first or else it will never get done. I wish I had someone to bounce ideas off of for it but I don't think anyone wants to think of pornographic stories in depth and to the excess that I typically tend to. Anyone that has ever come to me to talk about a story knows that I'm always much more interested in what you have to say about it than I am in the story itself. There is just something about experiencing a story concept from the point of view of someone else that feels so appealing. I hope I get this new series right in a way that brings in more people for me to talk to about these ideas.

I miss the days when I would just write a story out before bed and wake up to see if it actually got any views. Now I take so long getting something out because I always want to make things as perfect as possible.

General
• There are spoilers in here so read the stories first!
• Renamed to Darnlake Botany-R (for Rewrite)
• This journal will be updated to note the basic changes in the story series if you are already already familiar with it.
• Changed story icon to white text with black outline.
• Each letter in the icon now contains the real life plant that inspired the story's mutation of it.

Story 1
• Original posted Apr. 27th 2008.
• Rewritten on Dec. 1st 2013.
• Beginning is very similar with tiny edits and character details added.
• Fescue and Dr. Tuber now share the same plant.
• The original potted plant is a prototype with no current duplicate.
• Removed excess petals from outside of the plant.
• Added tendrils and extra detail about the lime green fluid of the prototype plant.

Story 2
• Original posted May 9th 2008.
• Rewritten on Dec. 8th 2013.
• About 80% of the story is brand new. I'm worried it used to be the weakest in the series.
• Less emphasis on Mrs. Tuber this time around.
• Dr. Tuber trusts Fescue this time around so the story makes more sense.
• The stems on the sundew are the original red instead of a neon blue.
• The citizens of Darnlake have properly adopted the metric system.
• Added a large leaf to the sundew with a detachable stem.

Story 3
• Original posted May 12th 2008.
• Rewritten on December 15th 2013 for sofurry.
• Posted on December 17th 2013 due to FA outage.
• Moved the botanica's lab to a more realistic location and fleshed out the details.
• Dr. Tuber now has lazy sperm and a cure for it.
• The plants in the botanica now glow in the dark to create a diverse atmosphere from story 2.
• Made everything a little more romantic.
• Changed origin story drastically in the exposition and cut beginnings to plot lines that are no longer relevant. The idea was not well thought out. No one will miss it.
• New plot direction is introduced here.
• The elephant family is now equine to vary the species since another elephant character is introduced later.
• The pod's contents are no longer an aphrodisiac. The theme is overused.
• Emphasized the liquid in the pod's tubes and removed the tendrils.

Story 4
• Original posted on May 23rd 2008.
• Rewritten on June 18th 2014.
• Originally planned for December 22nd, college related delays pushed everything back to June 17th 2014.
• Cleaned little details in the beginning, the first half of the story is very similar.
• Condensed the timeline so this entire story takes place within a 24 hour period.
• Edited a lot of language and spelling errors from the original.
• Maps now has an injury. This is one of many plot points added that prepares for the changes in the series.
• Moved some dialogue to Story 5 where it will make more sense.

Story 5
• Original posted on June 4th 2008.
• Rewritten on July 4th 2014.
• I don't know what the fuck I was thinking with the old first paragraph. It makes no sense at all.
• The beginning is completely changed.
• Mrs. Tuber's personality fits much better this time.
• Cut the old pod section of the story out.
• Beefed up the ending due to popular demand. This won't be the last time we see the red flower.

Story 6-7
• Planned for July 2014

Story 8-15
• Writing in Progress

I'm honestly not sure how to feel about it, but I'm going down to the beach for a change of scenery and will be back sometime tomorrow. I normally try to keep things very simple on my birthday, but this year I want to try and make it especially memorable. Any ideas?

I've been in the planning stages for over a year, but in the latest months it seems to be taking a very real shape now. This is the main thing I want to focus on after the college semester and Darnlake is over. Here are some of the updates/features just in case we haven't talked about it in a while.

Features!
• A tale of leadership during simpler times with a whole lot of (arguably necessary) sex woven into the plot.
• The setting consists of tribal societies that takes place during the bronze age.
• Repeatable scenes that change every time you play to make it feel like each character is alive.
• A core central story that changes with every decision you make.
• Have a unique experience with 6 major characters that accompany you on this adventure.
• Custom artwork to help visualize the characters and environments.
• Visit 5 different tribal societies, all filled with minor characters and stories to explore.
• 100% FREE!

You create the main character
• The main character is a male wolf that belongs to (or is) you. Everything from his name to his endowment are all determined by your actions and decisions.
• Create a custom back story that everyone else in the story responds to.
• Determine if your character is straight, bisexual, or gay. Completely avoid all gay or straight content if you choose to without taking away from the experience.
• +More. Depending on the decisions you make.

Major Characters
• (M-Wolf) Mentor/Father figure that helps shape your future as the new leader of the tribe.
• (F-Wolf) Girl-next-door character that will support you no matter where you go in life.
• (F-Deer) Young and curious female from another tribe follows along to learn from your accomplishments.
• (F-Crocodile) Former slave from a distant land that desires peace at all costs.
• (M-Pig) Indentured servant that tends to your every need without hesitation.
• (M-Lion) Rival war general from another tribe who begins to have doubts about old conflicts.

What is the point?
• To tell a story about what it means to be a leader in a tribal world.
• To give the reader a story that feels alive and interactive.
• Characters that change and respond in unique ways too give the reader a reason to come back.
• To tell one of the most sexually charged stories this author can think of.
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Hopefully all of that makes a bit more sense than the last time I tried to explain what this was. I've made a lot of changes over time and all seem to be for the better. I'll be making this using flash instead of HTML5. As I write everything out it looks crazy, but I swear this can be done without being too overly complicated. I still have a few things to learn and a few more pieces I want to add to each place the story visits, but this is the first time I've had a very clear picture about how I want this story to go.

The last time I shared my ideas on this I had a lot of people ask me, "what can I do to help out with this project?" Basically, the best thing anyone has done so far is to just tell me what their expectations are. Knowing what someone wants to happen helps me envision what choices to give to the reader. It also lets me know where the story is weak and what I can do to improve it. I've had to cut a lot of crazier ideas (or put them in the expansion pile that I don't even want to start thinking about yet) but it still helps to know where I can grow this story in the future.

I figured I should share some pictures with you guys.

I also threw in a video so you could see her out and about being silly.

I'm back to writing Darnlake Botany again, gradually. Writing research papers for college has been killing the creativity needed to finish this series, but I am trying to get it rolling again so no one has to wait until the summer before stories come out. I wanted to finish it before the semester started but I didn't end up with as much time as I thought. Let me know how you guys want it to play out in the poll below.

Click this to answer questions.
Click this to check results.

The Pokémon bank finally came out today, it feels like I've been waiting forever for that to come around.

Apparently not very many people that play pokémon are as crazy as me about catching them all so if you are trying to collect some of the rare ones that can be bred, let me know. I always said when the bank opened I would help people out with that.

If you missed my friend code a few months back you can still leave a comment and add me now.
4871-4442-6270

 Furtive and I drove a five hour distance last night to pick up a Great Dane puppy. The owners were incredibly cool people and especially passionate about the breed. I had to choose from three remaining females. The first was very tired and sleepy, the 2nd was very excitable and energetic, and the third was shy and curious. I ended up going with the third puppy and named her Roya. Pronounced "Row-Yah".

Here is a picture of her.

She is incredibly well behaved even for 12 weeks. Has been going to the bathroom outside very easily and sleeps in bed with me throughout the night. She's already very attached and wants to cuddle non-stop. Even now she keeps trying to climb into my lap as I write this.

I named her Roya because it means 'vision' or 'dream come true' in Iranian/Persian. I felt it was fitting since my own character on here is based off of a Fawn Great Dane that I've wanted for over 12 years now. I was never sure if I'd ever actually own one with this color. It it so great to just be around her and she is surprisingly soft. I love having a dog in the house again.

I hate to do this but we've got good news and bad news.

The bad news is there definitely won't be a new story done on time this week. The rewrites are taking a lot longer than expected in order to make them good quality and I don't want anything rushed.

The good news is that I'm on break for a while now so I may be able to get more than a single story out each week. I should be able to catch back up to the schedule or even push ahead of it.

Something I want to point out is that you guys tend to be my least vocal crowd. I don't know why since this rewrite was clearly what the majority voted for. If you do enjoy the series, please leave me a note or comment, that goes a long way toward getting these done in the best way possible. It is a very unusual subject and knowing what others think or expect from the series really does increase the quality of the writing overall. I may already know where the story is going, but the people that have taken the time to talk to me on skype about this or shared their thoughts with me really helped shape how things develop along the way. I appreciate your time and I hope more of you talk to me about the story before its over.

General
• There are spoilers in here so read the stories first!
• Renamed to Darnlake Botany-R (for Rewrite)
• This journal will be updated to note the basic changes in the story series if you are already already familiar with it.
• Changed story icon to white text with black outline.
• Each letter in the icon now contains the real life plant that inspired the story's mutation of it.

Story 1
• Original posted Apr. 27th 2008
• Rewritten on Dec. 1st 2013
• Beginning is very similar with tiny edits and character details added.
• Fescue and Dr. Tuber now share the same plant.
• The original potted plant is a prototype with no current duplicate.
• Removed excess petals from outside of the plant.
• Added tendrils and extra detail about the lime green fluid of the prototype plant.

Story 2
• Original posted May 9th 2008
• Rewritten on Dec. 8th 2013
• About 80% of the story is brand new. I'm worried it used to be the weakest in the series.
• Less emphasis on Mrs. Tuber this time around.
• Dr. Tuber trusts Fescue this time around so the story makes more sense.
• The stems on the sundew are the original red instead of a neon blue.
• The citizens of Darnlake have properly adopted the metric system.
• Added a large leaf to the sundew with a detachable stem.

Story 3
• Original posted May 12th 2008
• Rewritten on December 15th 2013 for sofurry.
• Posted on December 17th 2013 due to FA outage.
• Moved the botanica's lab to a more realistic location and fleshed out the details.
• Dr. Tuber now has lazy sperm and a cure for it.
• The plants in the botanica now glow in the dark to create a diverse atmosphere from story 2.
• Made everything a little more romantic.
• Changed origin story drastically in the exposition and cut beginnings to plot lines that are no longer relevant. The idea was not well thought out. No one will miss it.
• New plot direction is introduced here.
• The elephant family is now equine to vary the species since another elephant character is introduced later.
• The pod's contents are no longer an aphrodisiac. The theme is overused.
• Emphasized the liquid in the pod's tubes and removed the tendrils.

Story 4
• Details continued in Changelog v2
already Changelog v2.

I got an Xbox One at the midnight launch and I am only now just about to go to bed. I wasn't entirely impressed at first when I saw the demo and presentation of the system but I absolutely have to say that owning it is an incredible experience. Talking to my gaming console is still so weird and yet despite the fact that I have...

...a buzzing air conditioner
...a hesitant voice because I feel weird talking to a console
...a sleepy mumble because I've been up too late
...a low tone of voice so I don't wake up the fox

the thing still hears me perfectly each time. I got about 4 hours into Dead Rising 3 and it is already more than I would have dreamed up. I don't think I've ever liked having a console this much. With voice activation and the kinect being able to see QR codes, I can be so much lazier than usual. I don't even care anymore that the thing is always on and watches me masturbate.

The main point I want to get at is that my roommate  Furtive is 100% responsible with setting me up with this. My life feels wonderfully easy when all I have to do is go to college and get spoiled like this. I am beyond thankful for his patience and generosity, my life would be entirely different without his support and friendship. This is just one of many things he has done for me over the years and I hope that once my own education is completed I can be in a position to return these favors many times over.