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Posted 2 years agoI'm GUNNA BE A DAD!!!!
Just one month to go too!
Nervous, Excited, Yep.
Seriously go congragulate
allycat as shes the one doin 97% of the work
Just one month to go too!
Nervous, Excited, Yep.
Seriously go congragulate
allycat as shes the one doin 97% of the workAnother I LIVE journal
Posted 3 years agoHi Everyone!
Letting all y'all know that I'm still alive. I'm not nearly as active in the Furry community as I once was mostly because of living life.... that and you know not having much interactions with the Furry community now that I've moved to Australia and all that.
Very happily married to allycat as shown many times before and in alot of my older artwork postings.
Ill still post a few things here and there when an idea catches my fancy or whathaveyou.
But over all, just been busy living life and carving my place in it. I may not have my "Dream" job BUT... I'm happy. Ill keep pushing to work toward my dreams AND Ill keep coming up with new dreams too!
Cheers y'all!
Letting all y'all know that I'm still alive. I'm not nearly as active in the Furry community as I once was mostly because of living life.... that and you know not having much interactions with the Furry community now that I've moved to Australia and all that.
Very happily married to
allycat as shown many times before and in alot of my older artwork postings. Ill still post a few things here and there when an idea catches my fancy or whathaveyou.
But over all, just been busy living life and carving my place in it. I may not have my "Dream" job BUT... I'm happy. Ill keep pushing to work toward my dreams AND Ill keep coming up with new dreams too!
Cheers y'all!
Old Art explosion!
Posted 5 years agoHey y'all.
So I've been super stagnant on FA with the whole moving country, getting married and such.
I've gotten a few bits and pieces of artwork here and there that I've never gotten around to uploading.
I'm fixing that but slowly. Now also understand that I'm trying to not just flood FA with new artwork as once its done, chances are for new stuff will be very sparce.
BUT also understand for every picture I upload theres gotta be 2-5 pictures that I just simply cannot upload and that is at the requests of those involved.
I've posted a few teasers here and there but yeah, otherwise seriously, enjoy what I put up here.
Or not, you dont have to listen to me.
So I've been super stagnant on FA with the whole moving country, getting married and such.
I've gotten a few bits and pieces of artwork here and there that I've never gotten around to uploading.
I'm fixing that but slowly. Now also understand that I'm trying to not just flood FA with new artwork as once its done, chances are for new stuff will be very sparce.
BUT also understand for every picture I upload theres gotta be 2-5 pictures that I just simply cannot upload and that is at the requests of those involved.
I've posted a few teasers here and there but yeah, otherwise seriously, enjoy what I put up here.
Or not, you dont have to listen to me.
In need of Help. Game Development
Posted 7 years agoHey y'all. I'm going to share a link thatll explain everything in full:
https://yogs.swatkats.info/
But the simple part is were looking for people to get ourselves off the ground. If you're not able to help, then please spread the word.
Also Yeah, Hi, its been a stupidly long time since the last time I had a new journal.
Life has been interesting with stuff. Trying to get a studio up and running can do that to ones time.
Anway, Peace out y'all and hope to hear from you soon!
https://yogs.swatkats.info/
But the simple part is were looking for people to get ourselves off the ground. If you're not able to help, then please spread the word.
Also Yeah, Hi, its been a stupidly long time since the last time I had a new journal.
Life has been interesting with stuff. Trying to get a studio up and running can do that to ones time.
Anway, Peace out y'all and hope to hear from you soon!
Just got married
Posted 10 years agoHey so this is happening
Posted 10 years agoI'm moving! Moving in with allycat
allycat I can offially say that Swat Kats is on KICKSTARTER~
Posted 10 years agoHey all, So the last journal I posted a vid about Swat Kats and it being a pretty big tease right?
Well heres the follow up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p58RaQMX-0o.
Now something rather special about this video is that its an official release tease for the Kickstarter.
But incase you would rather skip the vid and go straight to the kickstarter, here you go:
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....ats-revolution
Well heres the follow up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p58RaQMX-0o.
Now something rather special about this video is that its an official release tease for the Kickstarter.
But incase you would rather skip the vid and go straight to the kickstarter, here you go:
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....ats-revolution
I can finally let the Kat out of the bag
Posted 10 years agoOfficial Teaser:
Join the Revolution!
Join the Revolution!
Stuffs and cleanup
Posted 10 years agoSo, some may have noticed that my gallery has gotten a little smaller and changed somewhat.
I'm going to be doing something different from here on out as my participation in the furry community is and has been limited for the past year or so. I don't post much in terms of furry art but I have posted here and there with MLP art.
So basically heres whats going on. all of my x rated art is in my scraps where they will stay.
I will have a few new pieces every once in a while but what Ill be doing is Ill let it stay in my main gallery for a bit then move it to scraps too.
I'm going to be doing something different from here on out as my participation in the furry community is and has been limited for the past year or so. I don't post much in terms of furry art but I have posted here and there with MLP art.
So basically heres whats going on. all of my x rated art is in my scraps where they will stay.
I will have a few new pieces every once in a while but what Ill be doing is Ill let it stay in my main gallery for a bit then move it to scraps too.
Needing some Help. Swat Kats related
Posted 11 years agoHey guys and gals. I have an opurtunity to do something really awesome involving the Swat Kats and Tremblay Studios.
What I need help with is if you could follow this link and take the quick poll on if you would be interested in a new series of the Swat Kats.
http://goo.gl/R9Jjy7
And if you could pass the word on that would help out a lot as well too!
I can't get into any major details but its something pretty darn big, specially if your a fan of the show!
What I need help with is if you could follow this link and take the quick poll on if you would be interested in a new series of the Swat Kats.
http://goo.gl/R9Jjy7
And if you could pass the word on that would help out a lot as well too!
I can't get into any major details but its something pretty darn big, specially if your a fan of the show!
At MFF. Come find us!!
Posted 11 years agoHey to everyone at Midwest furfest. We're wanting to meet some of our friends here on fa so if you can find me or allycat in the lobby (I'm in a batman shirt and she's in a superman shirt)
Friday
allycat in the lobby (I'm in a batman shirt and she's in a superman shirt)Friday
Seeing as Ally is prob busy
Posted 11 years agoBy this time tomorrow, Shes going to be on her way here to the States to spend the holidays with me, all cold and chilly like!
Her first ever Cold Christmas. Heres to hoping its white!
Her first ever Cold Christmas. Heres to hoping its white!
A Better MFF Meme,
Posted 11 years agoHey guys. I'm posting another MFF meme cause I'm really excited about the con. First fur con since 2009 and first con *Evar!* with allycat
ABOUT ME:
What is your gender? I am a dude. A tall, confused if hes Hawaiian, Mexican or Asian dude, but a dude none the less.
What do you look like? I'm tall, black hair, Swave and a big ole smile on my face. Just look for the very tall Mexican/Asian looking guy IF youre trying to find me. *note, I'm half Korean but look hawaian and mexican.*
How old are you? Currently? 29, by the time of the con? 30.
How tall are you? I have to say I'm between 6'5 and 6'6. I'm Tall.
How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as a funny/fun person to be around. enjoy getting others to smile and laugh. Swave, tall but slightly intimidating because of my size.
**Are you taken? Yes I am. allycat is my Fiancee.
Are you nice? I am.
Are you cliquey? In a way yeah. I tend to seek out likeminded people as well as people who Ally enjoys as well
You like shinies? Well.. I mean, sure but it depends on what it is I guess.
INTERACTION:
Can I talk about/do drugs in front of you? Absolutely not.
Can I invite you out for food/fun/etc? Yes, but where I go, allycat goes and vice versa. We want to see the city while were up there as well as the con itself. So please, just ask.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc? If we invite you, sure. But dont invite yourself to our group *if it should happen*. Use Common sense.
Can I talk to you? Yes, please do. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends.
Can I give you stuff?] I .. guess? I mean, I wont stop you from like regular things. Kinda a weird thing to have someone randomly give me or Ally something but I wont say no BUT dont be offended if we decline.
Can I hug you? I would prefer if you didn't. Few close friends sure, but no hugs from strangers if possible. makes me feel a bit awkward.
Can I hug your friends? Not really my place to say yay or nay. The only one I can say for sure is Ally. No unless you ask first *while its flattering you ask me, Ask her.*
Can I cuddle with you? I tried coming up with a smartass remark but failed. Simply? No. Cuddles are an intimate thing.
Can I flirt with you? Sure. flirting is fun and youll get bonus points if you get Ally to notice. Note: If you flirt with me, you flirt with Ally as well.
Can I stalk you? No, Dont be weird boy/girl.
Are there any words I shouldn't use around you? Femnazi, Feminism in terms of women degrading men/stating that women are better than men. Wrong definition of Feminism and the way its portrayed You'll start a rant/argument you WILL NOT WIN.
Can I buy you drinks? Sure. Its rude to deline drinks BUT note, I'm alergic to Alcohol.
Can I ask you to dance? Uhm, sure. I'm not a great dancer. *not good either*
Attending parties? I don't think so unless otherwise invited to one.
Can I buy you food sometime? Sure, but I'm picky as hell and I think it'd be best if I fed myself.
Can I make plans with you? If you talk with me and Ally and we OK it, sure.
Can I visit you in your room? Unless invited to do so, no. Otherwise youll hear sounds of ... things.
Can I take a picture of you? So long as you ask, sure. *rarely ever happens btw*
If I see you, how should I get your attention? Just call out my name, either my real name *not being disclosed* or the name on my badge. IF that doesn't work, get Ally's attention and have her give me a nudge.
**How can I find you? Just keep an eye out. We will be touring the city for a better part of the day, then when at the con, dealers den, Artist alley and the hangout.
ART:
Do you do free art/free anything? I mean, I can dance a little jig for free... may change your life *shrugs?* But I can doodle but its nothing worthy of tracking me down to do.
Will you have art in the Art Show? no.
Will you be in the Alley? As a customer/prowler looking to get commissions? yes
Can I look through your art? Doesn't apply to me. BUT I think if
ruckforderungreich brought some, if you ask nicely he'll be more than happy to let you gander.
Can I draw in your sketchbook? Ask first, let me have an idea of what your wanting to draw but yes.
Are there limits to what you will draw? Anything good. Bam *drops mic*
CON-RELATED/MISC:
Where are you staying? Were staying at the con hotel.
Who will you be rooming with? allycat Just the two of us.
Who will you be hanging out with? allycat and ruckforderungreich and maybe some others.
Fursuit(s): None.
The do's and don'ts!
Ill come up with theses here soon when I get to back and fourth it with Ally.
allycat ABOUT ME:
What is your gender? I am a dude. A tall, confused if hes Hawaiian, Mexican or Asian dude, but a dude none the less.
What do you look like? I'm tall, black hair, Swave and a big ole smile on my face. Just look for the very tall Mexican/Asian looking guy IF youre trying to find me. *note, I'm half Korean but look hawaian and mexican.*
How old are you? Currently? 29, by the time of the con? 30.
How tall are you? I have to say I'm between 6'5 and 6'6. I'm Tall.
How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as a funny/fun person to be around. enjoy getting others to smile and laugh. Swave, tall but slightly intimidating because of my size.
**Are you taken? Yes I am.
allycat is my Fiancee. Are you nice? I am.
Are you cliquey? In a way yeah. I tend to seek out likeminded people as well as people who Ally enjoys as well
You like shinies? Well.. I mean, sure but it depends on what it is I guess.
INTERACTION:
Can I talk about/do drugs in front of you? Absolutely not.
Can I invite you out for food/fun/etc? Yes, but where I go,
allycat goes and vice versa. We want to see the city while were up there as well as the con itself. So please, just ask. Can I come with you for food/fun/etc? If we invite you, sure. But dont invite yourself to our group *if it should happen*. Use Common sense.
Can I talk to you? Yes, please do. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends.
Can I give you stuff?] I .. guess? I mean, I wont stop you from like regular things. Kinda a weird thing to have someone randomly give me or Ally something but I wont say no BUT dont be offended if we decline.
Can I hug you? I would prefer if you didn't. Few close friends sure, but no hugs from strangers if possible. makes me feel a bit awkward.
Can I hug your friends? Not really my place to say yay or nay. The only one I can say for sure is Ally. No unless you ask first *while its flattering you ask me, Ask her.*
Can I cuddle with you? I tried coming up with a smartass remark but failed. Simply? No. Cuddles are an intimate thing.
Can I flirt with you? Sure. flirting is fun and youll get bonus points if you get Ally to notice. Note: If you flirt with me, you flirt with Ally as well.
Can I stalk you? No, Dont be weird boy/girl.
Are there any words I shouldn't use around you? Femnazi, Feminism in terms of women degrading men/stating that women are better than men. Wrong definition of Feminism and the way its portrayed You'll start a rant/argument you WILL NOT WIN.
Can I buy you drinks? Sure. Its rude to deline drinks BUT note, I'm alergic to Alcohol.
Can I ask you to dance? Uhm, sure. I'm not a great dancer. *not good either*
Attending parties? I don't think so unless otherwise invited to one.
Can I buy you food sometime? Sure, but I'm picky as hell and I think it'd be best if I fed myself.
Can I make plans with you? If you talk with me and Ally and we OK it, sure.
Can I visit you in your room? Unless invited to do so, no. Otherwise youll hear sounds of ... things.
Can I take a picture of you? So long as you ask, sure. *rarely ever happens btw*
If I see you, how should I get your attention? Just call out my name, either my real name *not being disclosed* or the name on my badge. IF that doesn't work, get Ally's attention and have her give me a nudge.
**How can I find you? Just keep an eye out. We will be touring the city for a better part of the day, then when at the con, dealers den, Artist alley and the hangout.
ART:
Do you do free art/free anything? I mean, I can dance a little jig for free... may change your life *shrugs?* But I can doodle but its nothing worthy of tracking me down to do.
Will you have art in the Art Show? no.
Will you be in the Alley? As a customer/prowler looking to get commissions? yes
Can I look through your art? Doesn't apply to me. BUT I think if
ruckforderungreich brought some, if you ask nicely he'll be more than happy to let you gander.Can I draw in your sketchbook? Ask first, let me have an idea of what your wanting to draw but yes.
Are there limits to what you will draw? Anything good. Bam *drops mic*
CON-RELATED/MISC:
Where are you staying? Were staying at the con hotel.
Who will you be rooming with?
allycat Just the two of us. Who will you be hanging out with?
allycat and ruckforderungreich and maybe some others. Fursuit(s): None.
The do's and don'ts!
Ill come up with theses here soon when I get to back and fourth it with Ally.
MFF meme
Posted 11 years agoCause everyone thats going is doing it.... and I've not gotten to do a Furry con meme for a while.
Where are you staying?
The Hyatt
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
How are you traveling?
Train
Who will you be rooming with?
allycat
Are there any panels you might be attending?
You know, I'm not sure to be honest.
What do you look like?
You can look through my gallery and see a pic thats posted somwhere in it.
Will you be suiting?
Nope
Do you do free art?
lmfao
Do you do trades?
Doesn't apply to me sadly.
Do you do badges?
Nyop
What is your gender?
I is a dude
How tall are you?
6'5 - 6'6
Can I talk to you?
Sure, please do!
Can I touch you?
No. Please dont
How can I find you?
Well durring the day, Ill be with Allycat touring parts of the city. then closer to the evening/night we'll be at the con *could switch though*
Can I visit your room?
Unless given permission otherwise, absolutely not. Unless your keen on hearing sounds of the not so... Rated G type
Can I buy you drinks?
Sure. I'm alergic to Alcohol so juices, teas, sodas or sweetened coffee
Can I give you stuff?
Sure! just... tell me what it is first, Not too keen on the whole "Mystery box"
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hand shakes are welcome. If I know you, hugs are ok. Snuggles are only reserved for special peeps.
Are you nice?
I try my best to be.
Do you have an artist table?
no
Will you be going to parties?
Maybe... maybe not
Will you be performing?
no
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say the name on my badge, and keep eye contact with me, and youll have my full attention.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
In the city itself. Pending on the day but we will be around the con too!
What/where will you be eating?
Hopefully more than just pizzas
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Well, if we invite you along sure. otherwise *shrugs* its a free country just if you invite yourself, dont expect to sit at our table.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
You may ask.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Again, please ask but the majority of the time, it will be yes
Can I take your picture?
Uh.. .sure. not sure why you'd wanna but uh ok? again, ask me/us first.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Goals is to show my Fiancee the city at winter, to have an enjoyable furcon together *first fur con together since AC 08 where we MET* and to meet some peeps and make new friends maybe.
Honorable mentions:
Will be at the con with ruckforderungreich If you spot him, me or ally, ask about his commissions that he'll be offering. He'll have a pic or few to show what he can do. from G to XXX.
Where are you staying?
The Hyatt
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
How are you traveling?
Train
Who will you be rooming with?
allycat Are there any panels you might be attending?
You know, I'm not sure to be honest.
What do you look like?
You can look through my gallery and see a pic thats posted somwhere in it.
Will you be suiting?
Nope
Do you do free art?
lmfao
Do you do trades?
Doesn't apply to me sadly.
Do you do badges?
Nyop
What is your gender?
I is a dude
How tall are you?
6'5 - 6'6
Can I talk to you?
Sure, please do!
Can I touch you?
No. Please dont
How can I find you?
Well durring the day, Ill be with Allycat touring parts of the city. then closer to the evening/night we'll be at the con *could switch though*
Can I visit your room?
Unless given permission otherwise, absolutely not. Unless your keen on hearing sounds of the not so... Rated G type
Can I buy you drinks?
Sure. I'm alergic to Alcohol so juices, teas, sodas or sweetened coffee
Can I give you stuff?
Sure! just... tell me what it is first, Not too keen on the whole "Mystery box"
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hand shakes are welcome. If I know you, hugs are ok. Snuggles are only reserved for special peeps.
Are you nice?
I try my best to be.
Do you have an artist table?
no
Will you be going to parties?
Maybe... maybe not
Will you be performing?
no
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say the name on my badge, and keep eye contact with me, and youll have my full attention.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
In the city itself. Pending on the day but we will be around the con too!
What/where will you be eating?
Hopefully more than just pizzas
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Well, if we invite you along sure. otherwise *shrugs* its a free country just if you invite yourself, dont expect to sit at our table.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
You may ask.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Again, please ask but the majority of the time, it will be yes
Can I take your picture?
Uh.. .sure. not sure why you'd wanna but uh ok? again, ask me/us first.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Goals is to show my Fiancee the city at winter, to have an enjoyable furcon together *first fur con together since AC 08 where we MET* and to meet some peeps and make new friends maybe.
Honorable mentions:
Will be at the con with
ruckforderungreich If you spot him, me or ally, ask about his commissions that he'll be offering. He'll have a pic or few to show what he can do. from G to XXX. Holy Crap!!!
Posted 11 years agoI just hit *and exceeded* 500 Watchers!!!
How the hell did that happen?
AHHH... Sometimes it feels like... somebodies Watchin Me!!!
How the hell did that happen?
AHHH... Sometimes it feels like... somebodies Watchin Me!!!
Quick everyone!
Posted 11 years agoHead over to allycat's page and wish her a happy birthday!
wanting to blow up her shout box if at all possible!
allycat's page and wish her a happy birthday! wanting to blow up her shout box if at all possible!
O Captain, my Captain. R.I.P Robin Williams
Posted 11 years agohttp://fox2now.com/2014/08/11/actor.....ead-at-age-63/
Was told about this, and first thought/words were nah. Has to be another hoax.
no. One of my favorite actors/comedians is gone. Suicide.
Just, I'm taking this way harder than I should I guess. Dumb isn't it?
Was told about this, and first thought/words were nah. Has to be another hoax.
no. One of my favorite actors/comedians is gone. Suicide.
Just, I'm taking this way harder than I should I guess. Dumb isn't it?
MEME
Posted 11 years agoCause you know, I haven't done one in a while:
1. How old will you be in five years?
34-35. I turn 30 in nov.
2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today?
Mom.
3. How tall are you?
6'6 or 198.12 cm
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
Well, Theres the boating get away, the big happening thats going on, and mine and allycat 3 year anniversary.
5. What's the last movie you saw?
R.I.P.D So far not bad.
6. Who was the last person you called?
my cable company.
7. Who was the last person to call you?
My dad.
8. What was the last text message you received?
My sister giving us the info for the Alice Cooper/Motley Crew show.
9. Have you ever shouted out OH GOD!
I do it more than I should honestly BUT the last good reason was... *Sorry Ally* a mind blowing toe curling "O" .
10. What is your favorite color?
Purple. Royal purple. Green is a close follow up.
11. What were you doing at 12am last night?
I was updating a story on MLP: FiM.
12. Are your parents married/divorced?
Married. Though sadly they tend to fight a bit.
13. What time did you wake up today?
woke up about 6am. Usual wake up time actually.
14. What color are your eyes?
brown.
15. What is your MBTI personality designation, (assuming you've ever taken the test?
I can't remember.
16. What's your least favorite part of sex?
When I have to pull out and end it.
17. Do you like Christmas songs?
I love Christmas songs.
18. Do you have a favorite place or places?
I do. cuddled up with Ally OR just by her.
19. Do you have a last favorite place or places?
If anyone has ever seen "Ghost Adventures", Bobby Mackies. WILL NEVER GO THERE!!.
20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
right now, Adelaide Australia.
21. Where do you think you'll be in 10 years?
I want to be in AUS but also traveling a lot for my work.
22. Do you tan or burn?
I tan.
23. Do you sleep with or without clothes on?
I sleep in just my boxers. Though guilty pleasure, when I sleep with Ally, I am rather nekid.
24. Would you ever wear a thong?
The underwear HAHA no, the shoe yes.
25. How big is your bed?
Queen.
26. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
believe it or not, a tornado. I conquered that fear by chasing them instead!
27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer?
Laptop.
28. What was the last thing that really made you laugh?
something on Sirrus Radio.
29. What color are your sheets?
Red.
30. How many pillows do you sleep with?
like Three or four.
31. When something upsets you, how do you usually react?
I know it may be blase, but if its something small, I get over it, if its something big I tend to talk to who I can to help out and if its huge, same thing. but usually I end up talking with Ally
33. Should the death penalty be abolished?
I think the death penalty should be reserved to those that truely deserve it. Rapists, child molestors and cold murderers.
34. What do you like most about summer?
Swimming
35. What is your favorite aspect of spring?
Thunderstorms.
36. What state do you live in?
Illinois *for now*.
37. Any interesting hobbies?
Motorcycles, cooking and newly writing MLP fan fic.
38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
Pends on where. beach? Barefoot. house, socks. anywhere else? shoes
39. Are you a social person?
I'm social when I want to be.
40. If you don't do anything at all for an entire day, how does that make you feel?
Some days, it feels great. but if theres too many days of it, I feel bad.
41. What is your favorite restaurant?
Lota Wata Creek. GOOGLE IT!!!
42. What is your favorite kind of ice cream?
The lactos free kind. I kinda like eating and enjoying it without the fear that Ill be confined to the loo for long periods.
43. What is your favorite dessert?
my absolute favorite is either a molten chocolate cake with ice cream or simply anything with warm cookie/cake and ice cream.
44. What is your favorite kind of soup?
GAH I have a few. Egg drop, Wonton, Tortalini, and cheddar potato soup *NO ONIONS!!!*.
45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
I dont really prefer jelly.
46. Do you like Chinese food?
I'm half korean. I like some but not all of it. IM GETTING BETTER THOU.
47. Do you like coffee?
Ally is a barista. She loves it and I'm kinda on the fence. I have to have it loaded with sugar so eh nah.
48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average?
Since i stopped drinking soda, I've jumped up to about 5 or 6 a day .
49. What do you drink in the morning?
Water.
50. What church/temple/synagogue/other do you attend?
I actually feel kinda bad about this. but none. I'm Christian *the one that looks at what connects us to all the different religions and is accepting of each sides the really hanious ones* and should go to church and I think once I'm with Ally, we'll be fixing that.
51. When was the last time you went to church/temple/synagogue/other?
Many many years ago. though I did propose in one.
52. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not really meant it?
no. Anytime I pray I try to mean all that I say.
53. Do you like to cuddle?
Cuddles are awesome unless my arm is falling asleep so I need to readjust then more cuddling!.
54. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
HA, well here its the right side, but when I was with Ally in Aus it was the left side... HUH sounds an awful lot like the driving side eh?.
55. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
That certain things happen and that I get to live happily with my wife to be, have a brand new house, a new toy car *you know the one *wink**
56. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Yes.
57. Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe in them and there are two types. Intellegent and echos. Echoes are just remenants of the past. The others are the ones that dont know they've past and either need pity or purging OF which not my doing.
58. Do you know how to play poker?
II've played video poker but real poker, nah.
59. Do you want kids?
yes actually.
60. Do you speak any other languages?
I speak some french, korean, a small bit of german, spanish and like a few words of russian.
61. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
I didn't. I honestly never hit the snooze button but I have fallen back asleep.
62. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
ok, going to sound yuck but daily, dont do deodorant EVERY morning .
63. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
sadly no. Current structure of our system is not right.
64. When flying, do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seats?
I prefer Aisle. Window is nice n all on short flights but long ones, Aisle is the best. More legroom and freedom of movement.
65. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Oh yes. As does Ally, so when we finally get our toy car, Manual baby!!!
66. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
A trip.
67. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Well its either Cash or Debit. NEVER CREDIT!!.
68. Yes or no: Do people who are convicted of heinous crimes (child molesters, for example) deserve to have bad things happen to them in prison?
CONVICTED child molesters *that is without a doubt caught in the action or substancial evidence* shouldn't have bad things happen to them in prision. They honestly deserve a bullet to their head OR to be hung.
69. Can you roll your tongue?
yep.
70. Who is the funniest person you know?
My dad is pretty funny. But then again So is Ally's dad n brothers. I dunno.
71. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Nah
72. What is the main ring tone on your phone?
Thunder from AC/DC
73. Do you still have clothes from when you were little?
no.
74. What red object is closest to you right now?
My mouse.
75. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones)?
Nah.
76. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open.
77. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
Yea big ole fuck you on this. None! but if I had to choose... Yea fuck you none.
78. Do you flirt a lot?
I dont think I do.
79. What do you dip a chicken nugget into?
BBQ.
80. If someone asked you, "What's the worst thing you've ever done?" would you know the answer right away?
EEE... Yea. I'm not going into details about that here.
81. Can you change the oil on a car?
Yes.
82. Have you ever run out of gas?
I think once or twice.
83. Sum yourself up in 10 words or less.
Optimistic/realistic/energetic/humble/goofy/loyal/charismatic/romantic/Giddy/Funny.
84. If you were an evil bastard, what would you be doing?
If I was evil. I'd have a LOT more money right now, and prob be in politics/office
85. What was the last book you read?
Halo The Fall of Reach.
86. Do you read the newspaper?
I do actually. The only one I don't like is the USA Today.
87. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
I got suckered into the publishers sweepstakes for a while a few years ago. Never again.
89. Do you watch soap operas?
no
90. If you were taking a poop and eating a bowl of cereal at the same time and you dropped the cereal, which would you do: finish pooping then clean up the cereal or clean up the cereal then finish pooping?
Uhm wont ever happen cause wont ever eat while i'm poopin. Thats nasty, let me poop in peace.
91. Who is in the picture frame closest to you?
Allycat
92. Do you consider yourself to be good at clear verbal communication?
I would like to think so, though sometimes I can get flustered.
93. What was the last note you scribbled on a piece of paper?
A reminder for a repair for our cable tv.
94. What is your favorite candle scent?
I'm a sucker for Macintosh or Very Cherry.
95. What is your favorite board game?
Sorry.
97. How is your relationship with your mother?
I'm a mommas boy. Can't help it.
98. Who was your favorite teacher in high school?
Mr. Kosburg. Woodshop. biggest no nonsense, zero bullshit teacher ever. you fucked up, he'd tell you straight up..
99. What is the longest you have ever camped out in a tent?
Three days. worse was it was in 100 degree, 98 percent humidity heat.
100. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?
Extra special? well, I have to say my bro in law n sis. taking me n my dad to the Alice Cooper / Motley Crew show.
1. How old will you be in five years?
34-35. I turn 30 in nov.
2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today?
Mom.
3. How tall are you?
6'6 or 198.12 cm
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
Well, Theres the boating get away, the big happening thats going on, and mine and
allycat 3 year anniversary.5. What's the last movie you saw?
R.I.P.D So far not bad.
6. Who was the last person you called?
my cable company.
7. Who was the last person to call you?
My dad.
8. What was the last text message you received?
My sister giving us the info for the Alice Cooper/Motley Crew show.
9. Have you ever shouted out OH GOD!
I do it more than I should honestly BUT the last good reason was... *Sorry Ally* a mind blowing toe curling "O" .
10. What is your favorite color?
Purple. Royal purple. Green is a close follow up.
11. What were you doing at 12am last night?
I was updating a story on MLP: FiM.
12. Are your parents married/divorced?
Married. Though sadly they tend to fight a bit.
13. What time did you wake up today?
woke up about 6am. Usual wake up time actually.
14. What color are your eyes?
brown.
15. What is your MBTI personality designation, (assuming you've ever taken the test?
I can't remember.
16. What's your least favorite part of sex?
When I have to pull out and end it.
17. Do you like Christmas songs?
I love Christmas songs.
18. Do you have a favorite place or places?
I do. cuddled up with Ally OR just by her.
19. Do you have a last favorite place or places?
If anyone has ever seen "Ghost Adventures", Bobby Mackies. WILL NEVER GO THERE!!.
20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
right now, Adelaide Australia.
21. Where do you think you'll be in 10 years?
I want to be in AUS but also traveling a lot for my work.
22. Do you tan or burn?
I tan.
23. Do you sleep with or without clothes on?
I sleep in just my boxers. Though guilty pleasure, when I sleep with Ally, I am rather nekid.
24. Would you ever wear a thong?
The underwear HAHA no, the shoe yes.
25. How big is your bed?
Queen.
26. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
believe it or not, a tornado. I conquered that fear by chasing them instead!
27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer?
Laptop.
28. What was the last thing that really made you laugh?
something on Sirrus Radio.
29. What color are your sheets?
Red.
30. How many pillows do you sleep with?
like Three or four.
31. When something upsets you, how do you usually react?
I know it may be blase, but if its something small, I get over it, if its something big I tend to talk to who I can to help out and if its huge, same thing. but usually I end up talking with Ally
33. Should the death penalty be abolished?
I think the death penalty should be reserved to those that truely deserve it. Rapists, child molestors and cold murderers.
34. What do you like most about summer?
Swimming
35. What is your favorite aspect of spring?
Thunderstorms.
36. What state do you live in?
Illinois *for now*.
37. Any interesting hobbies?
Motorcycles, cooking and newly writing MLP fan fic.
38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
Pends on where. beach? Barefoot. house, socks. anywhere else? shoes
39. Are you a social person?
I'm social when I want to be.
40. If you don't do anything at all for an entire day, how does that make you feel?
Some days, it feels great. but if theres too many days of it, I feel bad.
41. What is your favorite restaurant?
Lota Wata Creek. GOOGLE IT!!!
42. What is your favorite kind of ice cream?
The lactos free kind. I kinda like eating and enjoying it without the fear that Ill be confined to the loo for long periods.
43. What is your favorite dessert?
my absolute favorite is either a molten chocolate cake with ice cream or simply anything with warm cookie/cake and ice cream.
44. What is your favorite kind of soup?
GAH I have a few. Egg drop, Wonton, Tortalini, and cheddar potato soup *NO ONIONS!!!*.
45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
I dont really prefer jelly.
46. Do you like Chinese food?
I'm half korean. I like some but not all of it. IM GETTING BETTER THOU.
47. Do you like coffee?
Ally is a barista. She loves it and I'm kinda on the fence. I have to have it loaded with sugar so eh nah.
48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average?
Since i stopped drinking soda, I've jumped up to about 5 or 6 a day .
49. What do you drink in the morning?
Water.
50. What church/temple/synagogue/other do you attend?
I actually feel kinda bad about this. but none. I'm Christian *the one that looks at what connects us to all the different religions and is accepting of each sides the really hanious ones* and should go to church and I think once I'm with Ally, we'll be fixing that.
51. When was the last time you went to church/temple/synagogue/other?
Many many years ago. though I did propose in one.
52. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not really meant it?
no. Anytime I pray I try to mean all that I say.
53. Do you like to cuddle?
Cuddles are awesome unless my arm is falling asleep so I need to readjust then more cuddling!.
54. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
HA, well here its the right side, but when I was with Ally in Aus it was the left side... HUH sounds an awful lot like the driving side eh?.
55. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
That certain things happen and that I get to live happily with my wife to be, have a brand new house, a new toy car *you know the one *wink**
56. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Yes.
57. Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe in them and there are two types. Intellegent and echos. Echoes are just remenants of the past. The others are the ones that dont know they've past and either need pity or purging OF which not my doing.
58. Do you know how to play poker?
II've played video poker but real poker, nah.
59. Do you want kids?
yes actually.
60. Do you speak any other languages?
I speak some french, korean, a small bit of german, spanish and like a few words of russian.
61. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
I didn't. I honestly never hit the snooze button but I have fallen back asleep.
62. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
ok, going to sound yuck but daily, dont do deodorant EVERY morning .
63. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
sadly no. Current structure of our system is not right.
64. When flying, do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seats?
I prefer Aisle. Window is nice n all on short flights but long ones, Aisle is the best. More legroom and freedom of movement.
65. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Oh yes. As does Ally, so when we finally get our toy car, Manual baby!!!
66. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
A trip.
67. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Well its either Cash or Debit. NEVER CREDIT!!.
68. Yes or no: Do people who are convicted of heinous crimes (child molesters, for example) deserve to have bad things happen to them in prison?
CONVICTED child molesters *that is without a doubt caught in the action or substancial evidence* shouldn't have bad things happen to them in prision. They honestly deserve a bullet to their head OR to be hung.
69. Can you roll your tongue?
yep.
70. Who is the funniest person you know?
My dad is pretty funny. But then again So is Ally's dad n brothers. I dunno.
71. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Nah
72. What is the main ring tone on your phone?
Thunder from AC/DC
73. Do you still have clothes from when you were little?
no.
74. What red object is closest to you right now?
My mouse.
75. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones)?
Nah.
76. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open.
77. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
Yea big ole fuck you on this. None! but if I had to choose... Yea fuck you none.
78. Do you flirt a lot?
I dont think I do.
79. What do you dip a chicken nugget into?
BBQ.
80. If someone asked you, "What's the worst thing you've ever done?" would you know the answer right away?
EEE... Yea. I'm not going into details about that here.
81. Can you change the oil on a car?
Yes.
82. Have you ever run out of gas?
I think once or twice.
83. Sum yourself up in 10 words or less.
Optimistic/realistic/energetic/humble/goofy/loyal/charismatic/romantic/Giddy/Funny.
84. If you were an evil bastard, what would you be doing?
If I was evil. I'd have a LOT more money right now, and prob be in politics/office
85. What was the last book you read?
Halo The Fall of Reach.
86. Do you read the newspaper?
I do actually. The only one I don't like is the USA Today.
87. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
I got suckered into the publishers sweepstakes for a while a few years ago. Never again.
89. Do you watch soap operas?
no
90. If you were taking a poop and eating a bowl of cereal at the same time and you dropped the cereal, which would you do: finish pooping then clean up the cereal or clean up the cereal then finish pooping?
Uhm wont ever happen cause wont ever eat while i'm poopin. Thats nasty, let me poop in peace.
91. Who is in the picture frame closest to you?
Allycat
92. Do you consider yourself to be good at clear verbal communication?
I would like to think so, though sometimes I can get flustered.
93. What was the last note you scribbled on a piece of paper?
A reminder for a repair for our cable tv.
94. What is your favorite candle scent?
I'm a sucker for Macintosh or Very Cherry.
95. What is your favorite board game?
Sorry.
97. How is your relationship with your mother?
I'm a mommas boy. Can't help it.
98. Who was your favorite teacher in high school?
Mr. Kosburg. Woodshop. biggest no nonsense, zero bullshit teacher ever. you fucked up, he'd tell you straight up..
99. What is the longest you have ever camped out in a tent?
Three days. worse was it was in 100 degree, 98 percent humidity heat.
100. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?
Extra special? well, I have to say my bro in law n sis. taking me n my dad to the Alice Cooper / Motley Crew show.
New story up!
Posted 11 years agoHey guys, To all my watchers, specially to the ones that are fans of MLP: FiM.
I have an account at FIMFiction.net
http://www.fimfiction.net/index.php.....mp;user=189026 I have two stories up. Ones the first story I've ever written in the MLP universe, the second is a rewrite with far more story development and detail. Its also still in the works too so more chapters will be added as I finish them.
check it out. I may or may not post the first chapter on here to give y'all a taste. I may though.
I have an account at FIMFiction.net
http://www.fimfiction.net/index.php.....mp;user=189026 I have two stories up. Ones the first story I've ever written in the MLP universe, the second is a rewrite with far more story development and detail. Its also still in the works too so more chapters will be added as I finish them.
check it out. I may or may not post the first chapter on here to give y'all a taste. I may though.
Anthrocon 2014
Posted 11 years agoWhooo.....
I think itll either be tomorrow or Friday that will mark the 6th year point of me actually meeting allycat
We literally met at a passing glance. She sat down at an empty table for a brief bit, said hello, asked where she was from, pretty short convo.
That was it. Didn't see her for the rest of the con. Crazy ain't it? Even crazier is that just from that passing meet, who would have thought that in 5 years and some change, I would propose to her?
Moral: If your a lonely person, focus on yourself and the one person *or people* will come into your life without you really realizing it. They'll come out of nowhere and change your life forever. Hopefully for the best.
Also, no I'm not going to Anthrocon this year. Itll be a few years yet before I get to go again, specially since the next time I attend AC will be with allycat and to do so will be spensive!!!!
Though by then, when we do finally go back to AC, she'll be my wife.
I think itll either be tomorrow or Friday that will mark the 6th year point of me actually meeting
allycat We literally met at a passing glance. She sat down at an empty table for a brief bit, said hello, asked where she was from, pretty short convo.
That was it. Didn't see her for the rest of the con. Crazy ain't it? Even crazier is that just from that passing meet, who would have thought that in 5 years and some change, I would propose to her?
Moral: If your a lonely person, focus on yourself and the one person *or people* will come into your life without you really realizing it. They'll come out of nowhere and change your life forever. Hopefully for the best.
Also, no I'm not going to Anthrocon this year. Itll be a few years yet before I get to go again, specially since the next time I attend AC will be with
allycat and to do so will be spensive!!!!Though by then, when we do finally go back to AC, she'll be my wife.
Attention all LDR couples
Posted 11 years agoWho would have thought?
Posted 11 years agoSo theres this RARE condition called: Penis captivus
Its where the guy gets literally STUCK in the vagina. Ill link the Info page on it, but theres a condition where the womans contraction muscles instead of opening *for birth* contracts so sharp it traps the penis. and its nearly impossible to remove without medical help.
Just watched one of those "medical" reality shows where this couple came in literally attacked at the groin.
Suddenly seems like Sex is passionate, wild, sensual, bonding with the now slight fear of extreme pain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penis_captivus
Its where the guy gets literally STUCK in the vagina. Ill link the Info page on it, but theres a condition where the womans contraction muscles instead of opening *for birth* contracts so sharp it traps the penis. and its nearly impossible to remove without medical help.
Just watched one of those "medical" reality shows where this couple came in literally attacked at the groin.
Suddenly seems like Sex is passionate, wild, sensual, bonding with the now slight fear of extreme pain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penis_captivus
Midwest Furfest
Posted 11 years agoAlright, well I know this is like... Way WAY early to be posting anything for a con thats happening in december but dont care.
I have reserved the hotel for MFF, and the really neat part is that Ally * allycat* will be there too! our first con together.
gunna see chicago then come back to be at the con. and hopefully meet up with a few other friends there too!
I'm not going to list names just yet until its confirmed and we can go from there.
I have reserved the hotel for MFF, and the really neat part is that Ally *
allycat* will be there too! our first con together. gunna see chicago then come back to be at the con. and hopefully meet up with a few other friends there too!
I'm not going to list names just yet until its confirmed and we can go from there.
Commissions are Open!
Posted 11 years agoHey to all my watchers!
I want to steer your attention to an artist that does some kick ass work, and that has done some work for me and does not disappoint.
some examples of the work hes done for me are:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8911445/ Gift art for a friend of mine,
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12604750/ and Sarah Trip'd
and a personal fav of mine http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10239177/ Flash
I think you all that are in the market for a commission or few should check this out:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5516454/
I want to steer your attention to an artist that does some kick ass work, and that has done some work for me and does not disappoint.
some examples of the work hes done for me are:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8911445/ Gift art for a friend of mine,
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12604750/ and Sarah Trip'd
and a personal fav of mine http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10239177/ Flash
I think you all that are in the market for a commission or few should check this out:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5516454/
A valentines story to share
Posted 11 years agoHi everyone,
I wanted to share my story with you all.
I first met my girlfriend at a convention in Pittsburgh called Anthrocon. I sat down at a little gathering spot before the convention started. I struck up a small conversation with a cute girl about where I was from and she told me where she was from. It was pretty easy to tell from her accent she was Australian. Sadly my group had drug me away from the short convo and that was the last I saw of her at the convention.
Skip ahead about a year later, my friend had posted a picture on a site called Fur Affinity that she was looking for people’s thoughts on her artwork. I glanced through some of the comments and my friend had told me that the one girl I liked had commented on the picture.
I saw what she had put about wanting kids one day, and commented back with something that I… had laid it pretty thick. I was later told that I came on way too thick to a point that I was nearly creepy. Thankfully though, the lovely girl gave me a bit of a second chance. Her name by the way is Ally. We started talking and chatting more via Aol Instant Messenger.
As time went by our friendship grew. We found out through our many conversations from AIM *AOL instant messenger* and Skype that we had A LOT in common with each other. Our conversations varied from funny/crazy antics to being a shoulder for each other to lean on when we needed it.
There were times where she would talk about having a few dates here and there and I would try my best to convey my support while secretly feeling slightly hurt. But not much I could do. Though there were a few dates I talked to her about that I later found out made her feel the very same.
It wasn’t until August 2011 that I got a shock. I had gotten a message in the early morning from Ally about needing to talk to me about something. I really didn’t have any idea as to what she wanted to talk about but heck; I was there for her as much as I could be before, wasn’t going to change that now.
She told me that we’ve been friends for a while now and that over that time something had changed/grew. She had been talking with her family and a friend of hers about what she was feeling and finally drew up the courage and asked me out.
Now, do not get me wrong. Having a Long Distance Relationship *LDR* is very tough but seriously worth it in my opinion. The feeling I got from just knowing that I was now officially dating Ally was incredible. It sounds cheesy to say, but when I could tell myself that we were officially dating. It wasn’t until a while later that another big surprise would present itself.
From what I could gather, it would be a while before the two of us could be together in person as plane tickets were and still are rather expensive. She and I would talk off and on as per usual but with more insight to what each other were doing and up to. She then dropped a rather big surprise on me. It seemed that one night, Ally’s mom was curious to see how much it cost to get her to the US, and then ended up booking the flight for February. I was overwhelmingly excited when she told me. It was as if Feb took forever to get here but it finally arrived.
The exact times escape me, but they aren’t important. The day came that Ally was due to arrive at the St. Louis airport. I arrived, found a relatively close parking space and made my way inside. The butterflies were going absolutely insane in my stomach. So many thoughts going through my head as I waited for her plane to land, like what if she doesn’t like me in person? What if we both decide it’s better to keep the two of us a mutual friendship? Oh my goodness so many what if’s and it was driving me insane.
I approached the gate where she was due, and for the first hour or so, only a few random people walked down the ramp to get to the main area. I checked the listing to see that her plane had indeed landed and was unloaded when I looked up I started to see a few groups of people making their way down the ramp and to the luggage carousal when a lady came up to me and asked me if I was there for the Australian girl. I nodded, as I stood there waiting for her holding her single rose to which the woman replied “That’s so romantic! She’s on her way!”
Then another woman approached and looked at the rose I was holding and said to her husband “Oh my god, I want to wait to see this” After what felt like another hour, the people coming down the gateway ramp seemed to be slowly dwindling down to just a few here and there, when I had turned to lean up against a pillar at the gateway entrance. I heard her first, a bit of giggling when I looked up to see a sight that made my heart leap. It was like we had been together all along, but nothing could have prepared me for the feeling that I got when she ran down the ramp, and jumped into my arms as we shared our first embrace as a couple. We locked eyes and kissed for the first time. As we kissed, I heard cheers from around us as well as applause from the other travelers.
Having Ally here was surreal, an experience that I could only describe as finally having your best friend nearby as you two get to finally spend time with each other. It was a jam packed trip that I won’t go into terrible amount of detail but know that it was eventful and we both had a lot of fun. I got to show ally around the city, show her a few of the sights but most importantly I got to spend time with her, getting to know her in person and see that my feelings for her weren’t just something that was a fleeting moment of wander. It was then on Valentine’s Day that we got to go out on a special date.
We first went to a nice dinner then we decided to head back to the house to exchange our 6 month anniversary from when she asked me out. I can say that I was a bit nervous but at the same time confident to say what was on my heart. It was then as I gave her a small gold dipped rose, I opened my feelings to her, of her. I told her that I loved her and in turn I got to hear her tell me that she loved me as well. I think I could finally understand the feeling of being on cloud 9.
Skipping a bit ahead came the day we had both dreaded, the day she had to leave. We had grown so much closer together during the month together that it was painful to see her leave. We arrived early at the airport so as not to be late, and so that we could spend time with each other for as long as we could without having to deal with traffic or the pains of being late to a flight. While we were sitting at a café for her boarding time, it was getting harder and harder to come to the realization of her time to leave was getting closer and closer. When it was finally time, I tried to stay with her for as long as I could in line but had to eventually leave as she disappeared behind the security checkpoint, but truthfully, nothing could have prepared me for the pain I had seeing her with tears in her eyes for me. The trip home was possibly one of the worst pains I’ve had to deal with up to that point. It was bad enough that even on my way home from the airport, I had another driver on the freeway tailgate me in a way that I slammed on my breaks, making him nearly wreck out and when he tried pulling along side of me to try venting his rage at me, he saw my expression. He immediately backed off and actually stayed a few car lengths behind.
When I got home, I felt like I had gotten into a fight and was emotionally exhausted. I was down for a few days after her visit recovering from both the physical drain from showing her around and trying to fit so many things into a short time, but also the emotional drain. After a while, we got back into our normal routine of keeping contact online as usual. It wasn’t for a long while until a few opportunities I believed was for my benefit ended up being a complete disaster. It also made a potential trip to come out to see Ally for Christmas that year impossible from the financial drain it caused.
After I had gotten home and got myself resituated, I started coming up with a plan to get myself to Australia to see her. It had its bumps and hurdles but a few key pieces had presented themselves and allowed me to move my plan into motion. After some budgeting and opportunities that would allow me to afford a ticket, I asked for the help of my brother in law to get the best price for a ticket.
Before I get too far ahead of myself, I want to also explain that during the time between Ally’s trip here, and me getting my ticket to see her, I was hatching an idea about taking a rather BIG step. I’ve never experienced this type of feeling for someone, but at the same time I was deep in thought of what my family has told me. That asking someone for their hand in marriage isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s not a fad, it’s not something that can be taken back nor taken lightly. This was something that was a HUGE step in not only our relationship, but both our lives. So the idea had started to grow as I had lulled about wanting to do a promise ring, and then thought about an engagement ring. I kept tossing the two ideas back and forth in my own head when I finally brought the idea out in the open with my own mother, of who said that at the current stage, was too soon and just coming up with the idea would be rash and too sudden. More time was needed before something that important could be decided upon.
As much as I wanted to tell her that I didn’t agree, she had experience on her side so instead of taking a rash decision and running with it, I decided to put it on a back burner in my mind until a later date. After some time, my sister became pregnant and the joy in the family became palpable. It wasn’t until then that my true feelings for Ally had been hidden from my family’s eyes. My mother was the first to comment to me at how she is finally seeing just how much Ally means to me. After she had talked it over with my dad, they talked to me and gave me their blessing which then in turn allowed me to finally start looking for a ring that would wow my soon to be fiancée.
With having zero experience in looking for jewelry let alone an engagement ring, I was going out to many different stores to get as much information on different types of rings and settings as I could. Many stores here though were more interested in selling me a ring that was way out of my price range than trying to educate me on different cuts and ring types. I had actually decided to give up on looking for a ring here in the states when Ally’s mother contacted me in saying that she’s had a few ideas for rings and places to shop near her. I told her my stores of ring shopping and she decided to give me a helping hand on my search. After I had talked with her about rings, I lucked out in finding a great price on tickets and working with her and her mother, I came up with a great time frame to go.
After getting the tickets, I felt it was a great time to surprise Ally with the news that I was finally coming to see her. Even better was that I was able to show her the ticket info to verify what I was saying. I’ve never been more excited to share news that I was nearly bursting at the seams waiting for Ally to get online. I could have easily emailed her the info, but there wasn’t much fun in a reveal that way. Ally then got online and I was able to explain what I had been doing and that I managed to not only get the money saved up for tickets to come see her but that I had already bought them and it was official; I was coming in November of 2013.
The excitement of the trip was already major but to top it all off, I was planning on proposing to the girl of my dreams, to my best friend. Her mother then came to me via a private message saying that she had managed to talk to Ally into going ring shopping to look around and see if there were any that she had liked. She had picked one out, from what I was told, that she really enjoyed up until she saw its price. She declined that it was a pretty ring but too expensive and ended up leaving for class that day. Her mother had then went back to the jeweler and talked to them about the price and got it down to within my price range. We collaborated in that she got the ring held for me, so that when I got there I could go and pick it up and go from there.
Skip ahead a few months to when I get off the plane in Australia. The trip itself was uneventful and not really something that’s fun to explain as it was mostly me sleeping and poking at somewhat edible food. Fast forward to when I got off the plane and I was making my way to the exit gate when I see that I have to go up a ramp to get to where I needed to go. When I looked up, I saw the most beautiful sight I could have seen, which Ally was looking down at me, with a gleeful smile and nearly bouncing in excitement. When I was clear of the gateway, we hugged for as long as we could explaining to each other that it may be best to get moving so that my luggage doesn’t end up getting lost.
The first night in Australia was very relaxing and refreshing to say the very least. I was back with Ally, and at risk of sounding silly, I felt as if I was whole again. It was in the next day I was there that it came time to meet Ally’s parents and to say that the event was exciting would be like saying the ocean is a bit damp. When I first saw Ally’s mum and her me, she jumped in excitement for getting to meet me and the excitement was contagious. Her dad was a bit more reserved but the overall first meeting was very fun. They had decided it was a good idea to go out for a walk to a local café nearby, and while we got there, Ally’s mum, Suz, had suggested to her husband Kev that he should go back to pick up the car so we wouldn’t have to walk back after shopping around a bit.
While we were at the café, Ally got up to get a few things and Suz explained to me what the plan was to get me to go with Kev to pick up the ring. The plan was to have her older brother call and say that he ran out of fuel and needed some help. Kev would then ask if I wouldn’t mind helping him out and be able to excuse ourselves from the group and go pick up the ring. The plan went off without a hitch and with the ring in hand; it was now time to start coming up with an idea with how to pop the question the right way. We were going to be on a road trip to Sydney to meet the rest of the family as well as see some of the places that Ally grew up around and at. I had an idea with using a heritage listed church that was a special part of Ally’s life as a focal point in popping the question. I had talked a bit with Suz over the idea but still had a major obstacle to take care of before I could plan anything else.
I had to have a talk with Kev, her dad about getting his permission to marry his daughter. Throughout the trip, I knew that was a pivotal goal I needed to do before anything else could happen but I was getting more and more nervous to talk with him as I was starting to over think what could or would happen. Silly little things like I wasn’t good enough, or that I was lacking in some field or the like to where I wasn’t worthy of asking this man for his daughters hand in marriage. Again, I was overthinking this problem as when I finally did get the chance to talk with Kev, It was very simple and to the point. I also made it a point to ask Ally’s grandmother for her permission as well, to which I got both!
Now that the weight of that was off my shoulders, it was time to finally hammer out the final details with Suz about how I was going to go about popping the question. That bit was answered when she mentioned that there was going to be a party held at the house for everyone of family in Sydney to meet me, as well as some of the friends too. What we were going to do is tell Ally that there was one person that we needed to pick up but on the way to get this person; we could do a bit of sightseeing before the party. We had decided to go see a beach Suz had mentioned before we went to the church then to pick up the friend.
The nervousness I had felt before had returned with a vengeance. There I was, sitting next to the love of my life about to ask her one of the most life-changing questions a man could ask and it was only but a short bit of time away until it was time. What made the situation a bit of a pickle was that on the way to the beach, we ended up getting a bit lost which wouldn’t have been a major issue but the weather outside was starting to take a turn for the ugly. Raindrops started dotting the windshield as we turned around and started making our way back to get to the church. A bit of agitation was in my voice while we were trying to find where we were. I lucked out and was able to brush the agitation off as being a bit grumpy from the weather turning and me having to get wet to see and take pictures of the church. It was pretty close to the truth as I didn’t want to get soaked while I proposed in front of the church.
I ended up a bit relieved as when we got to the church, we saw that the rain had let up considerably but another big surprise was in store for the both of us when we walked up to the church. To give a bit of back story, this church is heritage listed, which means unless you’re a member and there is an event happening that your apart of, the church is locked. When we walked up to the church, there was a priest unlocking the door. We asked him if we could take a look inside to which he said wouldn’t be a problem. The Priests name was Tim. Tim had told us that he was unlocking the church for a wedding rehearsal a bit later that day and was getting things ready. Our timing had been nearly perfect. We got to go inside and he was telling Ally and I about the history of the church which sadly, I didn’t pay much attention to as my mind was simply racing.
We were slowly making our way to the alter, looking at the craftsmanship of the church as well as the stained glass. The church was very small but homely. It was when we got to the front of the church, Tim said that he had to run back out to his car to get a few things and left us to see the church. As Ally was turned away, I was going over what felt like hundreds of different ways I could break the silence and lead into me taking a knee and popping the question. Each one I played over in my head at least three times and each one didn’t feel right. Then for some reason, a quote popped into my head that felt right. Ally’s attention was away from me for the moment which I took the opportunity to reach into my pocket and take out the ring box and said to her:
“You know, I was talking to your brothers earlier about Dr. Who and a funny quote popped into my head. “ to which Ally said for me to say the quote while she was still looking away and being more interested in the church. I then looked to her and said “For the girl that waited, you waited long enough.” And I took a knee. It was then that she turned to me and her eyes went wide, and she gasped as I held out the ring box to her. I had to prompt her to take the box and open it as she was still staring at me. Tim had come back into the church but remained quiet. He had thought that we were practicing until he say Ally open the box and take out the ring. It was after I had put the ring on her finger that I had asked her “Well?” and was then assaulted with many yes’s. After her answer (s) and our kiss and hug had stopped, we both heard two very distinct thunderclaps to which we both believed to be our departed love ones giving their approval.
The rest of the trip was a bit of a high for me and I am sure it was for Ally as well, but now we had a great goal to look forward to in that within two years we would be getting married. I wanted her to finish her schooling first and it would allow for me to get on my feet. This is where I’m going to end my story but this is by no means an end to our chapter together. Me and Ally have only just started our chapter together and we hope that many more wonderful memories we be made down the future. Thanks for reading
I wanted to share my story with you all.
I first met my girlfriend at a convention in Pittsburgh called Anthrocon. I sat down at a little gathering spot before the convention started. I struck up a small conversation with a cute girl about where I was from and she told me where she was from. It was pretty easy to tell from her accent she was Australian. Sadly my group had drug me away from the short convo and that was the last I saw of her at the convention.
Skip ahead about a year later, my friend had posted a picture on a site called Fur Affinity that she was looking for people’s thoughts on her artwork. I glanced through some of the comments and my friend had told me that the one girl I liked had commented on the picture.
I saw what she had put about wanting kids one day, and commented back with something that I… had laid it pretty thick. I was later told that I came on way too thick to a point that I was nearly creepy. Thankfully though, the lovely girl gave me a bit of a second chance. Her name by the way is Ally. We started talking and chatting more via Aol Instant Messenger.
As time went by our friendship grew. We found out through our many conversations from AIM *AOL instant messenger* and Skype that we had A LOT in common with each other. Our conversations varied from funny/crazy antics to being a shoulder for each other to lean on when we needed it.
There were times where she would talk about having a few dates here and there and I would try my best to convey my support while secretly feeling slightly hurt. But not much I could do. Though there were a few dates I talked to her about that I later found out made her feel the very same.
It wasn’t until August 2011 that I got a shock. I had gotten a message in the early morning from Ally about needing to talk to me about something. I really didn’t have any idea as to what she wanted to talk about but heck; I was there for her as much as I could be before, wasn’t going to change that now.
She told me that we’ve been friends for a while now and that over that time something had changed/grew. She had been talking with her family and a friend of hers about what she was feeling and finally drew up the courage and asked me out.
Now, do not get me wrong. Having a Long Distance Relationship *LDR* is very tough but seriously worth it in my opinion. The feeling I got from just knowing that I was now officially dating Ally was incredible. It sounds cheesy to say, but when I could tell myself that we were officially dating. It wasn’t until a while later that another big surprise would present itself.
From what I could gather, it would be a while before the two of us could be together in person as plane tickets were and still are rather expensive. She and I would talk off and on as per usual but with more insight to what each other were doing and up to. She then dropped a rather big surprise on me. It seemed that one night, Ally’s mom was curious to see how much it cost to get her to the US, and then ended up booking the flight for February. I was overwhelmingly excited when she told me. It was as if Feb took forever to get here but it finally arrived.
The exact times escape me, but they aren’t important. The day came that Ally was due to arrive at the St. Louis airport. I arrived, found a relatively close parking space and made my way inside. The butterflies were going absolutely insane in my stomach. So many thoughts going through my head as I waited for her plane to land, like what if she doesn’t like me in person? What if we both decide it’s better to keep the two of us a mutual friendship? Oh my goodness so many what if’s and it was driving me insane.
I approached the gate where she was due, and for the first hour or so, only a few random people walked down the ramp to get to the main area. I checked the listing to see that her plane had indeed landed and was unloaded when I looked up I started to see a few groups of people making their way down the ramp and to the luggage carousal when a lady came up to me and asked me if I was there for the Australian girl. I nodded, as I stood there waiting for her holding her single rose to which the woman replied “That’s so romantic! She’s on her way!”
Then another woman approached and looked at the rose I was holding and said to her husband “Oh my god, I want to wait to see this” After what felt like another hour, the people coming down the gateway ramp seemed to be slowly dwindling down to just a few here and there, when I had turned to lean up against a pillar at the gateway entrance. I heard her first, a bit of giggling when I looked up to see a sight that made my heart leap. It was like we had been together all along, but nothing could have prepared me for the feeling that I got when she ran down the ramp, and jumped into my arms as we shared our first embrace as a couple. We locked eyes and kissed for the first time. As we kissed, I heard cheers from around us as well as applause from the other travelers.
Having Ally here was surreal, an experience that I could only describe as finally having your best friend nearby as you two get to finally spend time with each other. It was a jam packed trip that I won’t go into terrible amount of detail but know that it was eventful and we both had a lot of fun. I got to show ally around the city, show her a few of the sights but most importantly I got to spend time with her, getting to know her in person and see that my feelings for her weren’t just something that was a fleeting moment of wander. It was then on Valentine’s Day that we got to go out on a special date.
We first went to a nice dinner then we decided to head back to the house to exchange our 6 month anniversary from when she asked me out. I can say that I was a bit nervous but at the same time confident to say what was on my heart. It was then as I gave her a small gold dipped rose, I opened my feelings to her, of her. I told her that I loved her and in turn I got to hear her tell me that she loved me as well. I think I could finally understand the feeling of being on cloud 9.
Skipping a bit ahead came the day we had both dreaded, the day she had to leave. We had grown so much closer together during the month together that it was painful to see her leave. We arrived early at the airport so as not to be late, and so that we could spend time with each other for as long as we could without having to deal with traffic or the pains of being late to a flight. While we were sitting at a café for her boarding time, it was getting harder and harder to come to the realization of her time to leave was getting closer and closer. When it was finally time, I tried to stay with her for as long as I could in line but had to eventually leave as she disappeared behind the security checkpoint, but truthfully, nothing could have prepared me for the pain I had seeing her with tears in her eyes for me. The trip home was possibly one of the worst pains I’ve had to deal with up to that point. It was bad enough that even on my way home from the airport, I had another driver on the freeway tailgate me in a way that I slammed on my breaks, making him nearly wreck out and when he tried pulling along side of me to try venting his rage at me, he saw my expression. He immediately backed off and actually stayed a few car lengths behind.
When I got home, I felt like I had gotten into a fight and was emotionally exhausted. I was down for a few days after her visit recovering from both the physical drain from showing her around and trying to fit so many things into a short time, but also the emotional drain. After a while, we got back into our normal routine of keeping contact online as usual. It wasn’t for a long while until a few opportunities I believed was for my benefit ended up being a complete disaster. It also made a potential trip to come out to see Ally for Christmas that year impossible from the financial drain it caused.
After I had gotten home and got myself resituated, I started coming up with a plan to get myself to Australia to see her. It had its bumps and hurdles but a few key pieces had presented themselves and allowed me to move my plan into motion. After some budgeting and opportunities that would allow me to afford a ticket, I asked for the help of my brother in law to get the best price for a ticket.
Before I get too far ahead of myself, I want to also explain that during the time between Ally’s trip here, and me getting my ticket to see her, I was hatching an idea about taking a rather BIG step. I’ve never experienced this type of feeling for someone, but at the same time I was deep in thought of what my family has told me. That asking someone for their hand in marriage isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s not a fad, it’s not something that can be taken back nor taken lightly. This was something that was a HUGE step in not only our relationship, but both our lives. So the idea had started to grow as I had lulled about wanting to do a promise ring, and then thought about an engagement ring. I kept tossing the two ideas back and forth in my own head when I finally brought the idea out in the open with my own mother, of who said that at the current stage, was too soon and just coming up with the idea would be rash and too sudden. More time was needed before something that important could be decided upon.
As much as I wanted to tell her that I didn’t agree, she had experience on her side so instead of taking a rash decision and running with it, I decided to put it on a back burner in my mind until a later date. After some time, my sister became pregnant and the joy in the family became palpable. It wasn’t until then that my true feelings for Ally had been hidden from my family’s eyes. My mother was the first to comment to me at how she is finally seeing just how much Ally means to me. After she had talked it over with my dad, they talked to me and gave me their blessing which then in turn allowed me to finally start looking for a ring that would wow my soon to be fiancée.
With having zero experience in looking for jewelry let alone an engagement ring, I was going out to many different stores to get as much information on different types of rings and settings as I could. Many stores here though were more interested in selling me a ring that was way out of my price range than trying to educate me on different cuts and ring types. I had actually decided to give up on looking for a ring here in the states when Ally’s mother contacted me in saying that she’s had a few ideas for rings and places to shop near her. I told her my stores of ring shopping and she decided to give me a helping hand on my search. After I had talked with her about rings, I lucked out in finding a great price on tickets and working with her and her mother, I came up with a great time frame to go.
After getting the tickets, I felt it was a great time to surprise Ally with the news that I was finally coming to see her. Even better was that I was able to show her the ticket info to verify what I was saying. I’ve never been more excited to share news that I was nearly bursting at the seams waiting for Ally to get online. I could have easily emailed her the info, but there wasn’t much fun in a reveal that way. Ally then got online and I was able to explain what I had been doing and that I managed to not only get the money saved up for tickets to come see her but that I had already bought them and it was official; I was coming in November of 2013.
The excitement of the trip was already major but to top it all off, I was planning on proposing to the girl of my dreams, to my best friend. Her mother then came to me via a private message saying that she had managed to talk to Ally into going ring shopping to look around and see if there were any that she had liked. She had picked one out, from what I was told, that she really enjoyed up until she saw its price. She declined that it was a pretty ring but too expensive and ended up leaving for class that day. Her mother had then went back to the jeweler and talked to them about the price and got it down to within my price range. We collaborated in that she got the ring held for me, so that when I got there I could go and pick it up and go from there.
Skip ahead a few months to when I get off the plane in Australia. The trip itself was uneventful and not really something that’s fun to explain as it was mostly me sleeping and poking at somewhat edible food. Fast forward to when I got off the plane and I was making my way to the exit gate when I see that I have to go up a ramp to get to where I needed to go. When I looked up, I saw the most beautiful sight I could have seen, which Ally was looking down at me, with a gleeful smile and nearly bouncing in excitement. When I was clear of the gateway, we hugged for as long as we could explaining to each other that it may be best to get moving so that my luggage doesn’t end up getting lost.
The first night in Australia was very relaxing and refreshing to say the very least. I was back with Ally, and at risk of sounding silly, I felt as if I was whole again. It was in the next day I was there that it came time to meet Ally’s parents and to say that the event was exciting would be like saying the ocean is a bit damp. When I first saw Ally’s mum and her me, she jumped in excitement for getting to meet me and the excitement was contagious. Her dad was a bit more reserved but the overall first meeting was very fun. They had decided it was a good idea to go out for a walk to a local café nearby, and while we got there, Ally’s mum, Suz, had suggested to her husband Kev that he should go back to pick up the car so we wouldn’t have to walk back after shopping around a bit.
While we were at the café, Ally got up to get a few things and Suz explained to me what the plan was to get me to go with Kev to pick up the ring. The plan was to have her older brother call and say that he ran out of fuel and needed some help. Kev would then ask if I wouldn’t mind helping him out and be able to excuse ourselves from the group and go pick up the ring. The plan went off without a hitch and with the ring in hand; it was now time to start coming up with an idea with how to pop the question the right way. We were going to be on a road trip to Sydney to meet the rest of the family as well as see some of the places that Ally grew up around and at. I had an idea with using a heritage listed church that was a special part of Ally’s life as a focal point in popping the question. I had talked a bit with Suz over the idea but still had a major obstacle to take care of before I could plan anything else.
I had to have a talk with Kev, her dad about getting his permission to marry his daughter. Throughout the trip, I knew that was a pivotal goal I needed to do before anything else could happen but I was getting more and more nervous to talk with him as I was starting to over think what could or would happen. Silly little things like I wasn’t good enough, or that I was lacking in some field or the like to where I wasn’t worthy of asking this man for his daughters hand in marriage. Again, I was overthinking this problem as when I finally did get the chance to talk with Kev, It was very simple and to the point. I also made it a point to ask Ally’s grandmother for her permission as well, to which I got both!
Now that the weight of that was off my shoulders, it was time to finally hammer out the final details with Suz about how I was going to go about popping the question. That bit was answered when she mentioned that there was going to be a party held at the house for everyone of family in Sydney to meet me, as well as some of the friends too. What we were going to do is tell Ally that there was one person that we needed to pick up but on the way to get this person; we could do a bit of sightseeing before the party. We had decided to go see a beach Suz had mentioned before we went to the church then to pick up the friend.
The nervousness I had felt before had returned with a vengeance. There I was, sitting next to the love of my life about to ask her one of the most life-changing questions a man could ask and it was only but a short bit of time away until it was time. What made the situation a bit of a pickle was that on the way to the beach, we ended up getting a bit lost which wouldn’t have been a major issue but the weather outside was starting to take a turn for the ugly. Raindrops started dotting the windshield as we turned around and started making our way back to get to the church. A bit of agitation was in my voice while we were trying to find where we were. I lucked out and was able to brush the agitation off as being a bit grumpy from the weather turning and me having to get wet to see and take pictures of the church. It was pretty close to the truth as I didn’t want to get soaked while I proposed in front of the church.
I ended up a bit relieved as when we got to the church, we saw that the rain had let up considerably but another big surprise was in store for the both of us when we walked up to the church. To give a bit of back story, this church is heritage listed, which means unless you’re a member and there is an event happening that your apart of, the church is locked. When we walked up to the church, there was a priest unlocking the door. We asked him if we could take a look inside to which he said wouldn’t be a problem. The Priests name was Tim. Tim had told us that he was unlocking the church for a wedding rehearsal a bit later that day and was getting things ready. Our timing had been nearly perfect. We got to go inside and he was telling Ally and I about the history of the church which sadly, I didn’t pay much attention to as my mind was simply racing.
We were slowly making our way to the alter, looking at the craftsmanship of the church as well as the stained glass. The church was very small but homely. It was when we got to the front of the church, Tim said that he had to run back out to his car to get a few things and left us to see the church. As Ally was turned away, I was going over what felt like hundreds of different ways I could break the silence and lead into me taking a knee and popping the question. Each one I played over in my head at least three times and each one didn’t feel right. Then for some reason, a quote popped into my head that felt right. Ally’s attention was away from me for the moment which I took the opportunity to reach into my pocket and take out the ring box and said to her:
“You know, I was talking to your brothers earlier about Dr. Who and a funny quote popped into my head. “ to which Ally said for me to say the quote while she was still looking away and being more interested in the church. I then looked to her and said “For the girl that waited, you waited long enough.” And I took a knee. It was then that she turned to me and her eyes went wide, and she gasped as I held out the ring box to her. I had to prompt her to take the box and open it as she was still staring at me. Tim had come back into the church but remained quiet. He had thought that we were practicing until he say Ally open the box and take out the ring. It was after I had put the ring on her finger that I had asked her “Well?” and was then assaulted with many yes’s. After her answer (s) and our kiss and hug had stopped, we both heard two very distinct thunderclaps to which we both believed to be our departed love ones giving their approval.
The rest of the trip was a bit of a high for me and I am sure it was for Ally as well, but now we had a great goal to look forward to in that within two years we would be getting married. I wanted her to finish her schooling first and it would allow for me to get on my feet. This is where I’m going to end my story but this is by no means an end to our chapter together. Me and Ally have only just started our chapter together and we hope that many more wonderful memories we be made down the future. Thanks for reading
