Realizing that those of you who follow me here but not on Twitter would have no context for my most recently commissioned art, so I better also talk about it here as well. This spring I finally came out as being trans / genderfluid. My gender is often female, or even a mix of male and female, but for quite sometime I've hidden or ignored this for various reasons. I'm not avoiding and denying who I am anymore. This is who I am, and I am embracing it. I've been happier these last few months than I've ever been because of it. I know it's confusing, especially after I hid it for so long, but I hope you'll understand. I still have work to do on being me (I've only come out in furry so far), but it is a journey I look forward to taking.

Wow, I have really been neglecting my FA. Just finished catching up on submissions, and apparently it has been over two years since I actively did that. I'm trying to be more active and not let work completely absorb me now. ^^;

New job, new state, new place. Craziness, hence the silence the last couple months. Slowly but surely will update this account as things go along with new commissions. Until then, off to do various Dr. Foxbat things.

I'm still alive! New position has been driving me a bit loopy, but things are going alright overall. New place is also finally coming together, so hopefully I can get to some other things around here. I'll be at MFF this year, Friday night (late) through Sunday. Also, yea, new character form has arisen. It's, um, more travel efficient?

Yea... I've been back from things for a bit, but so busy I haven't gotten around to FA much.

It's that time of year again where I migrate for research. That means limited access to private internet, which means I'll be MIA until late July. At least this year it is short! :)

I'm gonna go ahead and weekend this con. It's close and cheap, so why not? :D

Stolen and modified from  silverhuskywolf

Setup:

Where are you staying?
Grand Sierra Resort - Main Hotel

Mode of transportation:
Southwest Airlines

Transportation buddies:
Kindle Fire

Arrival and Departure:
Arrive Saturday Morning from Sconnie and leave Monday morning for Phoenix.

Who will you be rooming with?
Mighty and guests

What level are you Registering as?
Attending Weekend



About Me:

Whats your preferred name?
Keesh

How tall are you?
I'm a six footer

What is your gender?
Just a guy

How old are you?
That 3 is getting closer but its not here yet.

Personality Type?
Multiple choice



Friends:

Are you nice?
I would think so

Are you taken?
Sort of

Are you cliquey?
Hang out with people I know generally, but say howdy!

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Whoever wants to drink and relax. :D

Hoping to really meet:
Ummm, I, uh, I, um...

Hope to be hanging with:
Fuzzies



Fursuiting:

What suits will you have?
Keesh v2

Can I take a picture of you? -
Go for it!

Can I hug or snuggle with you? -
Hugs are okay in suit, generally okay outside of suit given the situation.



Art:

Do you have an artist table?
Nope.

Do you do trades?
Nope.

Do you do free art? -
If you really want me to draw something, I can! Just bring plenty of WD40 for the rust.

Do you do commissions?
Nopers.

WIll you be selling anything?
Just about everything in this apartme... Oh at the con? no

Will you be buying an art?
Mmmmmmaaaaayyyybe



Parties:

Do you like parties?
Why would I be flying across the country if not?

Can I buy you lots of drinks?
I'm not going to stop you as long as you don't put anything in it.

Can I dance with you?
Dancing and my legs don't get along together. Several years of sports took their toll... :O


Stalkers Guide:

Where will you be?
I really don't know!

How can I find you?
Pretty much wearing my badges. Look for the tall dork in a do-rag and a Furconsin shirt.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Poke... poke poke poke poke

Can I talk to you?
Of course!

Can you do some science for me?
Um... okay... *vanishes*

If you're pissed off, should I approach you?
Mmmmmmmmm.... give me booze.

Can I hang out with you?
Sure, just don't be smelly or pervy!

Rules of engagement (physical contact):
Hugging is fine, other stuff I need some warning.

Can I visit your room?
Depends if I know you already or not, or my roomies for that matter.


Con Events:

What/where will you be eating?
I dunno...

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
As long as we avoid a repeat of the AC 2009 food parade through Pittsburgh...

Are you doing anything outside of the con?
I'm actually visiting friends in Phoenix after it.

Will you be at any panels?
Most likely not.

Will you be performing?
Nope, I get up in front of people enough for work.

Will you bring the boot?
Unlikely. Flying and glass don't get along.

What’s your goal(s) for the con this year?
I reallllllllllllllllllllllllllly need to just decompress and relax at this con. Last couple months have been rough.

Working on posting some of the art I've commissioned but never posted. Also going to post some more of the pictures of my fursuits that I have but haven't put up (several years worth). I just haven't gotten around to it the last few years with all of my work (including work-related disappearances of months at a time). I used to be much more active in the artsy/furry scene, (a comparison of my DA versus my FA provides a good contrast of this), and I'm trying to gradually work my way back into being so now that things are starting to slow down a little more. I've also started to finally get back into gaming, finally finishing my PS2 library and moving into PS3. Who knows, maybe I'll even find time to start drawing regularly again! :)

1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed. My normal wardrobe is in a dresser.

2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Yes... >.> *thinks of that one Friends episode*

3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out. Screw making the bed, I'm going to destroy it again the next night.

4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Nope!

5: Do you like to use post-it notes?
All over the place.

6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
I only cut them out when necessary, and even then I don't use em often.

7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Depends if I'm by water.

8: Do you have freckles?
Nothing on my face, but a few spots on the rest of my body.

9: Do you always smile for pictures?
Usually. Hell, I find myself making facial expressions in my fursuit head out of habit! :p

10: What is your biggest pet peeve?
Unearned sense of superiority

11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Yeah, I do it when crossing the street for some reason. Shits and giggles game as a kid.

12: Have you ever peed in the woods?
I grew up in the woods, what do you think?

13: What about pooped in the woods?
It's called camping, yo.

14: Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
When I need to burn energy.

15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?
*chews your ears*

16: How many people have you slept with this week?
One

17: What size is your bed?
Long twin. Kind of small, but don't feel like buying a big one with all the moving.

18: What is your Song of the week?
Nobody does it better - Carly Simon

19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Yea, who cares? Personally its not my color, but if you can pull it off, go for it.

20: Do you still watch cartoons?
Who doesn't given that there adult cartoons now?

21: Whats your least favorite movie?
Horror/gore movies in general. The plots are so horribly written that I can't pay attention unless it is being riffed.

22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Why would I tell you this? Sort of defeats the purpose, no?

23: If you're a girl, bra size? If you're a guy, pants size?
Around a 33 these days.

24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Bbq sauce or honey mustard

25: What is your favorite food?
Pizza pizza pizza

26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Song should be a hint, as a previous retired furry character. Bond movies.

27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Um... memory is kinda hazy there.

28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
Nah, we learned that stuff just growing up in the country.

29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Hellllll no.

30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
I don't remember.

31: Can you change the oil on a car?
Yep! along with a few other things

32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Nope!

33: Ever ran out of gas?
Once, on my first car. Gas gauge only worked intermittently and I guessed wrong once.

34: Favorite kind of sandwich?
Reuben. Terrible for you though. But then again, what German food isn't?

35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?
BACON

36: What is your usual bedtime?
1 AM

37: Are you lazy?
I have the opposite problem.

38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
A bit broad, no? I remember dressing up as Disney's Robin Hood once. *irony*

39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Benzene poisoning

40: Are you horny?
Do I make you randy?

41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Game Informer

42: Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
Legos gave you more creative ability, but lincoln log buildings blew up better.

43: Are you stubborn?
I am when you tell me I can't do something I know I'm capable of.

44: Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Leno. Letterman looks like he's pained up there.

45: Ever watch soap operas?
Heck no. I already see enough failed relationship between soap and furries.

46: Are you afraid of heights?
No, not afraid of heights. Afraid of fall.

47: Do you sing in the car?
Frequently. I usually try to imitate the artist voice. It's how I work on my own characters'.

48: Do you sing in the shower?
Rarely.

49: Do you dance in the car?
*headtilt*

50: Ever used a gun?
I own 9 of them. :o

51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
This summer if you count Tav.

52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?
I enjoy them occasionally.

53: Is Christmas stressful?
Not really, I like getting away for a week.

54: Ever eat a pierogi?
Don't think so.

55: Favorite type of fruit pie?
Strawberry, if it is done right.

56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Scientist

57: Do you believe in ghosts?
Nah.

58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yeah, who hasn't? It's spooky!

59: Take a vitamin daily?
I may be an adult, but you still have to trick me into eating gummies.

60: Wear slippers?
Nah

61: Wear a bath robe?
I have one from when I was in the dorms, but in my own place, no.

62: What do you wear to bed?
This time of year, rocking the pajama pants and old shirt.

63: First concert?
Never been to a concert.

64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Wal-Mart. Target pretends to be different, but they're all the same crap.

65: Nike or Adidas?
Adidas

66: Cheetos Or Fritos?
Screw both. Doritos all the way

67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Evan poison

68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Nope

69: Ever take dance lessons?
Nope

70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Not really

71: Can you curl your tongue?
The little tuby snake thing? Yes

72: Ever won a spelling bee?
Yep!

73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Um..., misty yes, cry no. Get back in there, tear!

74: Own any record albums?
No

75: Own a record player?
Not anymore.

76: Regularly burn incense?
Nope

77: Ever been in love?
Baby don't hurt me.

78: Who would you like to see in concert?
Don't care about concerts. Loud, smoky, expensive, and crowded.

79: What was the last concert you saw?
The Avett Brothers, courtesy of Kavi!

80: Hot tea or cold tea?
Hot and black

81: Tea or coffee?
Tea

82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Gimme some sugar

83: Can you swim well?
Well enough to survive. Swimming! The only sport if you quit in the middle of the game, you die!

84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Underwater? no.

85: Are you patient?
I'm a very patient man.

86: DJ or band, at a wedding?
I dread both.

87: Ever won a contest?
I've won a few things here and there.

88: Ever have plastic surgery?
*checks* Nope!

89: Which are better black or green olives?
A pox on olives.

90: Can you knit or crochet?
Neither

91: Best room for a fireplace?
Living room or den

92: Do you want to get married?
Not a major concern

93: If married, how long have you been married?
I'm married to my work.

94: Who was your HS crush?
Didn't really have one. Alot of the fugly around that place.

95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
Heck no, I'm an adult.

96: Do you have kids?
I hope not! D:

97: Do you want kids?
NOPE!!!

98: Whats your favorite color?
I love goooooooold. The look of it, the feel of it, the texture...

99: Do you miss anyone right now?
I miss all the fuzzbutts from the last week.

You may have noticed a general lack of activity here at Keesh's FA, or even his DA. Let's just say that with trying to write 7-9 different manuscripts, getting that whole "Dr." title thing, and looking for a new position somewhere in the U.S. or Canada, I've been uber busy and not the best at keeping up with my other hobbies outside of Twitter. I'm not dead!

Where are you staying?
Main hotel

What day are you getting there?
Sometime Thursday evening

Who will you be with?
 mightytauren  colinstu  alphilonius

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
People? Fuzzy animal characters? Miller and Schlitz?

How can I find you?
Look for one of my fursuits, or a guy in a do-rag.

Are there any panels you might be attending?
Not many, if any. I don't really do panels.

Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Perhaps, no idea what schedule is!

Will you be suiting?
Sort of big part of reason for going... >.>

Which suit(s) are you bringing?
If all works out right, Negative. Otherwise Keesh v.2.

Do you draw?
No

Are you taking commissions or trades?
No

How old are you?
Upper 20s

How tall are you?
6 footer

Can I talk to you?
I'm up for a chat

Can I touch you?
Hugs in suit are okay, otherwise eh...

Can I visit your room?
Maybe? I dunno. Do I know you?

Can I buy you drinks?
Whenever drinks are free...

Can I give you stuff?
Um... okay?

Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs yes, snuggles, uh, not planning on getting THAT drunk.

What’s your goal for the con this year?
Chill, work on character performance.

Are you nice?
I like to think I'm an easy-going person, although I have a tendency to get real quiet in large groups.

How long are you going?
Thursday-Monday

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Name shouting always works, shoulder tapping, fireworks.

Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Rummaging around the artist alley, putzing around in suit.

What/where will you be eating?
Considering this con and the parking situation, mostly in the hotel.

Can I come with you for food/fun etc?
I think just about everyone is eating in the same place, so sure :p

Can I look in your sketchbook?
Sure, it's full of invisible drawings :p

Can I draw in your sketchbook?
If I actually remember to bring it this time :p

Can I take your picture?
Suit yes, RL mehhhh....

1. Why did you join FurAffinity? I signed up when I first got into furry, then left and hung out at DA. I more or less came back and started using this account once DA started to die. To be honest, can't say I use FA nearly to the extent I used DA just looking at my stats.

2. What does your username have to do with you? Primary fursona name.

3. What is your current avatar of? Keesh after work?

4. How many watchers do you have, and how many do you watch? Watched by 62, watching 86. Oh no! My ratio is off! *runs around waving arms*

5. Do you have more than one account? Nope

6. Name 3 of your favorite artists on FA. Ummm... DarkNatasha, TaniDaReal, and Ifus (Wow, I'm such a cliche :p)

7. What artist do you admire because of their personality? The ones who are my RL friends.

8. Do you comment, fave, or both? I have a bad habit of just faving on FA. Used to comment religiously on DA. Need to work on that!

9. What do you typically post on FA? Not much lately! Usually just the rare character design that I draw, as well as reposts of commissions I get. Darn you real life, taking all the time I used to use for trying to learn to draw. >.<

10.What's your favorite submission in your gallery? Hmm, that I drew: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8918518/ That I commissioned: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9382425/

11. What are the things you wish you could draw better? Everything? I try and get by. :p

12. How many hours a day do you spend on FA? Um, I dunno. Less than 1?

13. Are you a fast, slow, or medium typer? Medium to fast.

14. What is the most annoying thing people ask you? Can I use the propaganda poster for a cup/shirt/poster/etc.? No. I still get this every few months, 6+ years later.

15. What is the most annoying/offending comment you've received? Oh geeze, haha, let's not go there. This is the internet, after all.

16. What/who inspires you? On FA? o.O

17. Everyone has considered leaving FA once or twice. Have you? Why? Heck, I did. I left because it wasn't entirely what I was into. DA had a broader spectrum of art better fitting my interests, and I just didn't have the time or care to upkeep FA. So I left it sit and collect dust for a few years until both DA and LJ started to crap out. Now I'm pretty much a Twitter fox/bat.

I've been back from field season for a few weeks, but admittedly haven't been very good at catching up around here. Trying to get around to it, though! ^^

Forgot to post a journal back in May, but doing it now. I am gone for the summer for my work and generally unable to easily access FA. If you need to contact me, DM on Twitter is the best method. Cheers! :)

Yep, going to FCN! The con where the beer flows freely and the atmosphere is super-relaxed.
Suiting, drinking, random bouts of insanity, drinking, Robocop jokes, you all know the drill. ;)

Rooming with the Milwaukee brew crew,  MightyTauren  colinstu  seph

Also going to give ESG a whirl. Why, cause Vegas! Not sure exactly what to expect with ESG, but hanging out in Sin City should be awesome. :D Just need to leave my ATM card at home >.>

Rooming with  streakthetiger  kartfox  Knightwolf

stolen from  evan

Have you ever really thought about all the things you've done in fursuit? Here's a list of questions to help you figure out just how much fursuiting you've engaged in ;3

No rules (apart from having fursuited at one point or another), just answer the questions any way you'd like!

Posed in front of a mirror?
I always check myself in the mirror before I go out, human, fox, or otherwise.

Been shopping/to a supermarket/store in fursuit?
Nah, think we tried it once and got stopped.

Been group suiting?
Of course, its the most fun! Especially out on the streets.

Ever put on your fursuit for no reason and worn it for an extended period of time?
Define no reason? I didn't realize all of this had a purpose outside of amusing me at my fancy.

Have you walked around your hometown in fursuit?
Heck no. I'd be shot, stuffed, and set in some fake wilderness scene.

Fursuited in a different state?
WI, MI, IN, IL, OH, GA, PA, CA, .... um....

In a different country?
Not yet, but...

Fursuited at a con? If so, how many times?
Why would I get a fursuit but not go to cons? As for part two....no clue. Every con I've been to since 2007?

Drank in fursuit?
Wag wag wag beer beer beer

Eaten something?
Actually, the not eating is the downfall of the previous question.

Put on someone else's fursuit?
Yes, but not for long. I don't like borrowing things that cost four figures. >.>

Ruined the magic in public?
If by ruin the magic you mean take the head off, I don't think so. If you mean speaking? Yes, but whatever, my characters talk anyway, and I use a different voice for each one. Weee voice-acting/accents.

Gone to a furmeet in suit?
I think so. I usually do parties though.

Been in a moving car while in suit?
Oh yes. Never comfortable, but hilarious reactions.

Been glomped while in suit?
So many blindspots...

Glomped someone while in suit?
Yeah.

Made a child smile?
One of the most rewarding parts.

Danced?
Yes, but its not pretty. I don't like to do it, and neither does my body.

Been in a fursuit dance competition?
No.

Done something that attracted a large group of people while in suit?
It's called being in suit, especially in public.

Experienced a hater?
Eh, they're around. You just wave your hands and move on to the next person. They obviously have something more important to be doing, like getting sober.

Longest time in fursuit? (what counts as being in suit is up to you)
Mmmmm, I think 8 hours.

And finally...
Most memorable moment in fursuit?

Each moment is memorable for its own reasons. I couldn't begin to pick a favorite.