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Posted 12 years agoLots of people talking about dancing!!!
Posted 12 years agoWow. I'm suprised how many people are talking about this.
This won't be a long winded rant I suppose it will be just a re-itteration
Dancing in my opinion is solely an expression of one's self through motion, thus I believe the true spirit of the Dancer furs is not to be an exclusive club, but an open and inviting group of people that all share the common interest and passion for dancing.
So please stop worrying about the politics, swallow the pride, get out there, and JUST DANCE!!!
That is all ^_^
-Pyro
This won't be a long winded rant I suppose it will be just a re-itteration
Dancing in my opinion is solely an expression of one's self through motion, thus I believe the true spirit of the Dancer furs is not to be an exclusive club, but an open and inviting group of people that all share the common interest and passion for dancing.
So please stop worrying about the politics, swallow the pride, get out there, and JUST DANCE!!!
That is all ^_^
-Pyro
Dancing Dukes Thoughts on Dancer furs. GREAT READ!!!
Posted 12 years agoI was really impressed with Duke's thought on Dance comps and dancer furs. I really want to share his thoughts with everyone. He has the same idea as me and that is essentially dancing should be more centered around having fun and self expression instead of butting heads and striving for popularity.
dancingduke
An opinion is simply that, a view of a subject that is neither correct nor incorrect. Whilst a journal such as this is hard not to tread on some ones toes, it's been a long time coming and I want to share my thoughts on the furry dancer community, namely furry dance competitions.
I've been around the block and when it comes to the furry dance community I've seen it grow into something impressive and spectacular. However, dance shouldn't be for the elite and the best, it should simply be for those who want to express themselves and have fun. When you put the word competition after the word dance however, obviously this is to showcase the best talents there are in the community.
If it wasn't for dance competitions, I wouldn't know or have the friends I have today. I'm thankful for giving it a go and having fun, I never enter to win or place. If I did I wouldn't enter at all, because the talent of those better than me would win hands down, every time. As Lady Gaga said, I live for the applause. It's why I perform; I'm just a sucker for entertaining.
However, even over the last year or so, dance competitions have become less appealing for me these days. I got many questions as to why I didn't enter AC's and after watching MFF it's just concreted why it's not my bag any more.
Why? Because I'm not a serious dog and these have become quite the serious events.
No disrespect to those who organise these things. It's hard and I don't know how it's possible to make everyone happy. However with everyone wanting to enter these, numbers are growing higher and more and more cuts have to be made. This also means that auditions go for longer and so on. This is my first issue.
Time consuming.
I find myself using half my convention time for a dance competition. I'm not a younger teenager any more, I get tired. Spending hours in auditions, nervous, warming up, going through the rounds takes hours. I'm then too tired to suit in the convention itself so it really does take up a heap of time.
This is something that can't be stopped and with the list of people wanting to make the cut, I just see this getting longer and harder for organisers to pull off.
Then comes performance night, you have a light lunch, not over do it that morning, arrive early, see where you are on the list, wait around for your turn, and have a hell of a lot of fun! This is where it's worth it. But still a considerable amount of convention time is taken up by this activity.
So, how can this be fixed in my eyes? Honestly, I don't think it can. Only thing is perhaps those who are obviously not going to make it or are going to be cut should be told as soon as their round ends and not wait around till the end of the audition to see if they made it. I'm not sure how all competitions are run, but this would cut down the waiting time for those who didn't make it and cut down the bodies in the room.
Next up and this is a biggie. Elite, same winners, and cliques!
Whilst I have no doubt that the winners and place holders of dance competitions are talented and deserve what their place on the podium, I can't help but feel sometimes there is some very bias judging when it comes to competitions. These winners are my friends, but from a non bias view, what I see are the same people winning or placing over and over again while the same level if not better performers loose out. Why? Because their close friends, crew, or clique are the ones writing down the scores.
I could be wrong in all of this, but I understand it's a close knit community and certain groups will form in any circle. Lets be honest; It's hard to knock down or judge someone close to you. It's impossible not to see that person in a perhaps better light than what a stranger sees.
This makes it disheartening to those wanting to enter. Knowing that most likely the same group of 6 - 8 people are going to place. Having said that, I was very impressed with the novice category at this year's MWFF. This certainly gave a new hope and opening to those who have never entered before.
How can this all be fixed? Well, once again no disrespect to those involved, I feel the judging should be done by "strangers". Those not involved in the dance community per say. Have the GOH do it, or a fursuit builder? Hell, some random person from the audience. I know you could argue, "what do those people know about dance?" Does it honestly matter? In the end, for me at least, it's the performance that will win. Do you honestly think technique is key component of judging when jumping around in a giant animal costume? No offence to those competing, but we're and they're not even at the level of dance where that would/should come into play. I get, much appreciated mind you, compliments about how good of a dancer I am. I'll be frank, it's easy to look like an impressive dancer among a sea of computer gamers and those not into to much physical activity. I have friends who are professional dancers, many of us don't even come close to that sort of level.
But I digress. I think a competition is exactly that; people will win, people will lose. If you're going to enter something of a competitive nature, then expect those sorts of results. It should simply be fair and judging from a non bias point of view is how I see the drama and talk afterwards going away. Regardless if those up there are being fair or not. If you put "randoms" in their place, there is no reason to complain about the results.
So that follows on to Judges (Talking). My biggest personal issue.
When did this become so you think you can dance or X Factor? The organisers want to be involved and clearly judging is there way of doing so, but i'll be up front and honest about my view on this. Of all the Youtube clips showing the performances, comments from friends and those competing, I have yet to hear one tell me that they enjoy the judging "talking" section of the competition. That style of judging is implemented on television to draw out what would be a very short program. This is to fit in more commercials and make more money. These sections are cut off YouTube because all people care about is the performance and it draws the comp out and can bring it down if a negative comment is shared by one of the judges. If the judges want to state comments (How many times can you hear, great performance, great energy), they should do so after the show one on one with the performer. In actual dance competitions, like ballroom and such, a score is simply judged. Think how the Olympics works.
The reason I'm so passionate about this particular subject is the time it takes up. A performer is able to have around 2 minutes of song to perform. The judging can take around 2 mins itself. That means for every 2 minutes the judges talk and extra person could of made the competition.
Now for me, I would like to see as many people make it in to fill that time frame. This means it would be MC/Host then performance. MC/Host then next performance. This would keep the energy and attention up and have more people showcase their talents.
Perhaps also those who come 1st, 2nd and 3rd shouldn't be able to enter the following year? Is this unfair on 2nd and 3rd for not being able to try for first the next year? Possibly, but I'd just love to see some fresh faces on that floor. Maybe place holders can come back for a choreographed performance the follow up year instead?
As for the scoring system, different cons use different systems. But, I feel the classic one to ten scale has worked so well for a reason. Give what you see a score out of ten and move on. No need to over complicate what in the end is just people coming to see a show.
Lastly, the showcase.
With it becoming more and more impressive each year. It's clear that people and groups are upping their game. Coming out and freestyling as an individual doesn't seem to cut it. Mixing a custom track and performing as a crew or couple is going to be more impressive than those rocking up and dancing on their own. This is where I feel one of two things needs to happen. A separate category for group entries or couples and/or the place I feel they should go is the Furry Variety Show. This is something that has started to lack over the years and putting this style of performance over there is a more appropriate place for it. It would really bring it back to life. I know a couple of dance groups that enter these already.
Finally, the future?
With floor wars also taking the path of a very chilled, laid back sort of environment, to a somewhat cliquey group where it's all attitude and a super serious business. In the end my thoughts are this;
It's shouldn't be serious or taken so seriously. It's people in animal costumes out to have a good time, or those just wanting to get down and dance. I guess we can't help to see egos or attitudes develop in anything with the word competition in it. You're never going to make everyone happy, this dog included, but above are my issues, regardless of what the organisers of competitions think about me personally or the "drama" or offence you may have taken by this journal. Understand that, that isn't what I set out to do. It's not to bitch or complain about it, simply to bring to attention what I feel are issues in the format as both a competitor and audience member.
I hope that some of what I said has now been brought to your attention and the attention of others. I just hope that we can learn from something that is quickly becoming one of the most popular events at a furry convention and keep it a happy fun environment for all.
These are just my thoughts and views on what it has become. It's changed a hell of a lot since that first dance competition back at FWA 07. For me, personally, it's gone from fun to feeling like a super serious sort of deal which just isn't my style.
This doesn't reflect what happens back stage or between competitors. So supportive, so much fun, and honestly if I could I would just not enter and hang back stage. To me that's what makes my night worth it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.
dancingdukeAn opinion is simply that, a view of a subject that is neither correct nor incorrect. Whilst a journal such as this is hard not to tread on some ones toes, it's been a long time coming and I want to share my thoughts on the furry dancer community, namely furry dance competitions.
I've been around the block and when it comes to the furry dance community I've seen it grow into something impressive and spectacular. However, dance shouldn't be for the elite and the best, it should simply be for those who want to express themselves and have fun. When you put the word competition after the word dance however, obviously this is to showcase the best talents there are in the community.
If it wasn't for dance competitions, I wouldn't know or have the friends I have today. I'm thankful for giving it a go and having fun, I never enter to win or place. If I did I wouldn't enter at all, because the talent of those better than me would win hands down, every time. As Lady Gaga said, I live for the applause. It's why I perform; I'm just a sucker for entertaining.
However, even over the last year or so, dance competitions have become less appealing for me these days. I got many questions as to why I didn't enter AC's and after watching MFF it's just concreted why it's not my bag any more.
Why? Because I'm not a serious dog and these have become quite the serious events.
No disrespect to those who organise these things. It's hard and I don't know how it's possible to make everyone happy. However with everyone wanting to enter these, numbers are growing higher and more and more cuts have to be made. This also means that auditions go for longer and so on. This is my first issue.
Time consuming.
I find myself using half my convention time for a dance competition. I'm not a younger teenager any more, I get tired. Spending hours in auditions, nervous, warming up, going through the rounds takes hours. I'm then too tired to suit in the convention itself so it really does take up a heap of time.
This is something that can't be stopped and with the list of people wanting to make the cut, I just see this getting longer and harder for organisers to pull off.
Then comes performance night, you have a light lunch, not over do it that morning, arrive early, see where you are on the list, wait around for your turn, and have a hell of a lot of fun! This is where it's worth it. But still a considerable amount of convention time is taken up by this activity.
So, how can this be fixed in my eyes? Honestly, I don't think it can. Only thing is perhaps those who are obviously not going to make it or are going to be cut should be told as soon as their round ends and not wait around till the end of the audition to see if they made it. I'm not sure how all competitions are run, but this would cut down the waiting time for those who didn't make it and cut down the bodies in the room.
Next up and this is a biggie. Elite, same winners, and cliques!
Whilst I have no doubt that the winners and place holders of dance competitions are talented and deserve what their place on the podium, I can't help but feel sometimes there is some very bias judging when it comes to competitions. These winners are my friends, but from a non bias view, what I see are the same people winning or placing over and over again while the same level if not better performers loose out. Why? Because their close friends, crew, or clique are the ones writing down the scores.
I could be wrong in all of this, but I understand it's a close knit community and certain groups will form in any circle. Lets be honest; It's hard to knock down or judge someone close to you. It's impossible not to see that person in a perhaps better light than what a stranger sees.
This makes it disheartening to those wanting to enter. Knowing that most likely the same group of 6 - 8 people are going to place. Having said that, I was very impressed with the novice category at this year's MWFF. This certainly gave a new hope and opening to those who have never entered before.
How can this all be fixed? Well, once again no disrespect to those involved, I feel the judging should be done by "strangers". Those not involved in the dance community per say. Have the GOH do it, or a fursuit builder? Hell, some random person from the audience. I know you could argue, "what do those people know about dance?" Does it honestly matter? In the end, for me at least, it's the performance that will win. Do you honestly think technique is key component of judging when jumping around in a giant animal costume? No offence to those competing, but we're and they're not even at the level of dance where that would/should come into play. I get, much appreciated mind you, compliments about how good of a dancer I am. I'll be frank, it's easy to look like an impressive dancer among a sea of computer gamers and those not into to much physical activity. I have friends who are professional dancers, many of us don't even come close to that sort of level.
But I digress. I think a competition is exactly that; people will win, people will lose. If you're going to enter something of a competitive nature, then expect those sorts of results. It should simply be fair and judging from a non bias point of view is how I see the drama and talk afterwards going away. Regardless if those up there are being fair or not. If you put "randoms" in their place, there is no reason to complain about the results.
So that follows on to Judges (Talking). My biggest personal issue.
When did this become so you think you can dance or X Factor? The organisers want to be involved and clearly judging is there way of doing so, but i'll be up front and honest about my view on this. Of all the Youtube clips showing the performances, comments from friends and those competing, I have yet to hear one tell me that they enjoy the judging "talking" section of the competition. That style of judging is implemented on television to draw out what would be a very short program. This is to fit in more commercials and make more money. These sections are cut off YouTube because all people care about is the performance and it draws the comp out and can bring it down if a negative comment is shared by one of the judges. If the judges want to state comments (How many times can you hear, great performance, great energy), they should do so after the show one on one with the performer. In actual dance competitions, like ballroom and such, a score is simply judged. Think how the Olympics works.
The reason I'm so passionate about this particular subject is the time it takes up. A performer is able to have around 2 minutes of song to perform. The judging can take around 2 mins itself. That means for every 2 minutes the judges talk and extra person could of made the competition.
Now for me, I would like to see as many people make it in to fill that time frame. This means it would be MC/Host then performance. MC/Host then next performance. This would keep the energy and attention up and have more people showcase their talents.
Perhaps also those who come 1st, 2nd and 3rd shouldn't be able to enter the following year? Is this unfair on 2nd and 3rd for not being able to try for first the next year? Possibly, but I'd just love to see some fresh faces on that floor. Maybe place holders can come back for a choreographed performance the follow up year instead?
As for the scoring system, different cons use different systems. But, I feel the classic one to ten scale has worked so well for a reason. Give what you see a score out of ten and move on. No need to over complicate what in the end is just people coming to see a show.
Lastly, the showcase.
With it becoming more and more impressive each year. It's clear that people and groups are upping their game. Coming out and freestyling as an individual doesn't seem to cut it. Mixing a custom track and performing as a crew or couple is going to be more impressive than those rocking up and dancing on their own. This is where I feel one of two things needs to happen. A separate category for group entries or couples and/or the place I feel they should go is the Furry Variety Show. This is something that has started to lack over the years and putting this style of performance over there is a more appropriate place for it. It would really bring it back to life. I know a couple of dance groups that enter these already.
Finally, the future?
With floor wars also taking the path of a very chilled, laid back sort of environment, to a somewhat cliquey group where it's all attitude and a super serious business. In the end my thoughts are this;
It's shouldn't be serious or taken so seriously. It's people in animal costumes out to have a good time, or those just wanting to get down and dance. I guess we can't help to see egos or attitudes develop in anything with the word competition in it. You're never going to make everyone happy, this dog included, but above are my issues, regardless of what the organisers of competitions think about me personally or the "drama" or offence you may have taken by this journal. Understand that, that isn't what I set out to do. It's not to bitch or complain about it, simply to bring to attention what I feel are issues in the format as both a competitor and audience member.
I hope that some of what I said has now been brought to your attention and the attention of others. I just hope that we can learn from something that is quickly becoming one of the most popular events at a furry convention and keep it a happy fun environment for all.
These are just my thoughts and views on what it has become. It's changed a hell of a lot since that first dance competition back at FWA 07. For me, personally, it's gone from fun to feeling like a super serious sort of deal which just isn't my style.
This doesn't reflect what happens back stage or between competitors. So supportive, so much fun, and honestly if I could I would just not enter and hang back stage. To me that's what makes my night worth it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.
Thanksgiving Journal! :D :D :D
Posted 12 years agoYeah I wanted to make one of these. I promise not to make it to long ^_^;;
As I thought about all the things I am grateful for, you guys definitely popped into my mind.
I am seeing all of these fun posts about MFF and I am missing it a lot, but I am grateful that everyone was having fun.
I guess all in all I just want to express my utmost gratitude for all of the great people that have made a difference for me in my life. There are many of you out there so I won't make a huge list, because you know who you are. Regardless, I am so grateful for the love, support, and great times I share with a lot of you. You guys have been there for my ups and downs, and stuck it out with me. I find it amazing that I am still in this funny little fandom, but the more I think about it the more I understand why. It isn't as much about the cute little animals then it is about the wonderful bonds that I have formed with a lot of you.
So in short, Thank you everyone for being amazing friends, and for always being there for me. I don't know where I would be without you guys. Hope everyone at tons of turkey and gained a few bounds in celebration of this great holiday. XD
Your friendly neighborhood Pyro the Husky ^_^
As I thought about all the things I am grateful for, you guys definitely popped into my mind.
I am seeing all of these fun posts about MFF and I am missing it a lot, but I am grateful that everyone was having fun.
I guess all in all I just want to express my utmost gratitude for all of the great people that have made a difference for me in my life. There are many of you out there so I won't make a huge list, because you know who you are. Regardless, I am so grateful for the love, support, and great times I share with a lot of you. You guys have been there for my ups and downs, and stuck it out with me. I find it amazing that I am still in this funny little fandom, but the more I think about it the more I understand why. It isn't as much about the cute little animals then it is about the wonderful bonds that I have formed with a lot of you.
So in short, Thank you everyone for being amazing friends, and for always being there for me. I don't know where I would be without you guys. Hope everyone at tons of turkey and gained a few bounds in celebration of this great holiday. XD
Your friendly neighborhood Pyro the Husky ^_^
Brief Hiatus
Posted 12 years agoHey Fuzz butts!
Just thought I would post a journal out there to let everyone know that i am going to take a small break from furaffinity and other social networking sights.
I might be gone for a week, or maybe even more. I don't know.
The point is I am seeing what I do with my time without this in my life. Call it a small experiment if you will.
So don't worry. I am not leaving you forever. Just taking a break.
If you absolutely need me you can text me at my temporary text number
(406) 924-0043
Have fun out there guys! Seen ya in a few!
Deuces!
-Pyro
Just thought I would post a journal out there to let everyone know that i am going to take a small break from furaffinity and other social networking sights.
I might be gone for a week, or maybe even more. I don't know.
The point is I am seeing what I do with my time without this in my life. Call it a small experiment if you will.
So don't worry. I am not leaving you forever. Just taking a break.
If you absolutely need me you can text me at my temporary text number
(406) 924-0043
Have fun out there guys! Seen ya in a few!
Deuces!
-Pyro
Give me your opinion!
Posted 12 years agoIf you had to choose between Rocky Mountain Furfest and Rainfurrest which con would you attend? :D
Peanut butter and Egg sandwhich!!!
Posted 12 years agoDon't knock it until you tried it ;)
Hey guys look!!!
Posted 12 years ago
chnfurMy icon!!!
Posted 12 years agoLook at it!!! :D :D :D
Con planning.
Posted 12 years agoSo I"m looking at all the cons that exist and RMFC looks pretty tempting! I may make it to that one ^_^
Another year older
Posted 12 years ago... Another year wiser
Happy birthday to me! :D
Happy birthday to me! :D
One more week!
Posted 12 years agoAnd I will be going on a super long plain ride to China!
I can't believe the time is coming so fast. I can't wait. Remember if you guys wanna e-mail/contact me make sure you catch me on skype or facebook, or just note me your e-mail address or something.
I am also thinking of dancing on top of the Great Wall. Any suggestions on what song I should do it to will be appreciated.
Anyway So excited, and I will miss the crap out of you guys. Stay cool while I'm gone!
-Pyro
I can't believe the time is coming so fast. I can't wait. Remember if you guys wanna e-mail/contact me make sure you catch me on skype or facebook, or just note me your e-mail address or something.
I am also thinking of dancing on top of the Great Wall. Any suggestions on what song I should do it to will be appreciated.
Anyway So excited, and I will miss the crap out of you guys. Stay cool while I'm gone!
-Pyro
Hey! It's Official!!!
Posted 12 years agoI got my China assignment today!
I'm going to be teaching English in China in Suzhou, Jiangsu! It's fairly close to Shanghai!
I am going to be teaching Kindergardners as well which I am sure is going to be pretty tough, but I am up for the challenge!
I'm so freakin excited I just can't wait!
So just as a reminder I leave officially on August 21st and I will come back December 31st.
That means I'm gonna have a super Asian Christmas as well. Yay ^_^;;
Well that is all! I will miss all of you fuzzbutts, but I will be back and I will be even more AsSSiiiIIAAaaan~ than I am now ^_^
I'm going to be teaching English in China in Suzhou, Jiangsu! It's fairly close to Shanghai!
I am going to be teaching Kindergardners as well which I am sure is going to be pretty tough, but I am up for the challenge!
I'm so freakin excited I just can't wait!
So just as a reminder I leave officially on August 21st and I will come back December 31st.
That means I'm gonna have a super Asian Christmas as well. Yay ^_^;;
Well that is all! I will miss all of you fuzzbutts, but I will be back and I will be even more AsSSiiiIIAAaaan~ than I am now ^_^
So! Did you guys know . . . .
Posted 12 years agoTHAT I'M GOING TO CHINA!!!
Yep it's true. Thanks to the good people at China Horizons. My life long dream is about to come true this August! :D :D :D :D
I'm going to be going to teach English for around 5 months. This is why I am able to go. I only have to pay an initial fee of 975 and the company takes cares of the rest. That means plane ticket, room, and board are all provided!
So make sure to note me your e-mail or other contact information if you want to keep in contact or hear about my China adventures!
Other then that I am so excited. This really is a dream come true ^_^
-Pyro
Yep it's true. Thanks to the good people at China Horizons. My life long dream is about to come true this August! :D :D :D :D
I'm going to be going to teach English for around 5 months. This is why I am able to go. I only have to pay an initial fee of 975 and the company takes cares of the rest. That means plane ticket, room, and board are all provided!
So make sure to note me your e-mail or other contact information if you want to keep in contact or hear about my China adventures!
Other then that I am so excited. This really is a dream come true ^_^
-Pyro
OMG EPIC DANCE VID!!!
Posted 12 years agoGuys guys guys. This is a true masterpiece. It was made by one of my good friends here at BYU-I.
YOU MUST WATCH IT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
WATCH IT NAOOOOW!!!!
I have to give credit to
rawkz0rz for inspiring me to make something like this. He made a legendary move at the MFF dance comp.
Watch it here! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WWI5tHc3rs
YOU MUST WATCH IT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtSUo0ZMhc
WATCH IT NAOOOOW!!!!
I have to give credit to
rawkz0rz for inspiring me to make something like this. He made a legendary move at the MFF dance comp. Watch it here! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WWI5tHc3rs
Look! Me and Gizzy Dancing
Posted 12 years agohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsk.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsk.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsk.....ature=youtu.be
I have to say I was sooooo suprised to have gotten to see him. It was so nice catching up with him, but most of all doing this little project with him.
This videos has wonderful meaning to both me and Grizztoff. This is because the song beautifully portrays a bit of the experience that we have had both the furry fandom
Me and I am sure plenty of people like me have had our times where we have felt innadiquate, not popular or even shunned. What I have come to realize is that each and every single person has wonderful potential. No one is without a special gift that they can offer to the world, and I hope that when you watch this you will get that.
Happy watching!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsk.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsk.....ature=youtu.be
I have to say I was sooooo suprised to have gotten to see him. It was so nice catching up with him, but most of all doing this little project with him.
This videos has wonderful meaning to both me and Grizztoff. This is because the song beautifully portrays a bit of the experience that we have had both the furry fandom
Me and I am sure plenty of people like me have had our times where we have felt innadiquate, not popular or even shunned. What I have come to realize is that each and every single person has wonderful potential. No one is without a special gift that they can offer to the world, and I hope that when you watch this you will get that.
Happy watching!
O-o-o-o-o-OK
Posted 12 years agoLAMBO MERCY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
This last weekend a lot went down and it was kind of rough, but dancin with my fellow furs really cheered me up. Special thanks to
SydStoat and 
LeonicNinja For makin the weekend worth it. You guys really made a difference in my life and I'm gonna miss the crap out of you guys. Oh well. See ya at the next furfag convention ;)
Peace,
-Pyro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1K.....ature=youtu.be
This last weekend a lot went down and it was kind of rough, but dancin with my fellow furs really cheered me up. Special thanks to
SydStoat and 
LeonicNinja For makin the weekend worth it. You guys really made a difference in my life and I'm gonna miss the crap out of you guys. Oh well. See ya at the next furfag convention ;)Peace,
-Pyro
I had a rough weekend . . .
Posted 12 years agoI'm feeling kinda down today and need some cheering up ^_^;; . . .
SnapChat!
Posted 12 years agoI have one XD
sn: pyrohusky
Join the fun ;)
sn: pyrohusky
Join the fun ;)
Goals . . . Hmmm. . .
Posted 12 years agoSo my final exam in one of my classes is to record goals for the future and record them somewhere. I like using this a a journal so I thought why the heck not. Here you go guys, whether you want to read it or not.
Here are My goals:
One Year Cognative goal:
I will search and collect means of getting a job that will further y career within a year by searching and folowing up with as many establishments as possible
Five Year Psychomotor goal:
I will build up my carreer and be married within fie years by searching for internships, and talking with people that have the career that I am interested.
Twenty Year Affective goal:
I will cultivate a good family and friendships within 20 years by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ to its absolute fullest and using resources that I have achived to help others.
Where I will be living in 25 years:
I will be living in Portland Oregon in 25 years.
To be honest the last goal was kinda tough. I really don't know where I will be living in 25 years. I think it would be cool to live in Portland though. We will see what happens ^_^;;
-Pyro Out!
Here are My goals:
One Year Cognative goal:
I will search and collect means of getting a job that will further y career within a year by searching and folowing up with as many establishments as possible
Five Year Psychomotor goal:
I will build up my carreer and be married within fie years by searching for internships, and talking with people that have the career that I am interested.
Twenty Year Affective goal:
I will cultivate a good family and friendships within 20 years by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ to its absolute fullest and using resources that I have achived to help others.
Where I will be living in 25 years:
I will be living in Portland Oregon in 25 years.
To be honest the last goal was kinda tough. I really don't know where I will be living in 25 years. I think it would be cool to live in Portland though. We will see what happens ^_^;;
-Pyro Out!
My buddy Tenki doin a raffle!
Posted 12 years agoJoin in the fun guys! He's a very good artist and you could get yourself a nifty piece of art from him ^_^
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4455997/
My Furidaho Talent show act
Posted 12 years agoIt isn't the whole thing, but here is half of what I did ^_^. I love how it was the camara dude that I ended up interacting with XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZcsjBKnWYc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZcsjBKnWYc
FurIdaho 2013 Con Report!
Posted 12 years agoWow! For this being yet another a small little con in Boise. I was impressed with the attendance, but most of all I was impressed with the wonderful experiences that I had.
So I'll break down my daily activities in list form first and go into detail later
Thursday
-Made the actual pilgramidge to Boise
-Stayed at my Aunt and Uncles place
-Yeah that's it ^_^;;
Friday
- Practiced my talent show act
- Arrived at the con
- Settled in my room
- Chilled with
Lupercus
- Ate really good sushi ^_^
- Commissioned a SUPER CUTE badge from
ThayRustback
- Tore up the dance floor to the sweet tunes of
Househead
- Had super awesome late night pizza with my new best Utah buds SydStoat and LeonicNinja Thanks for that guys ^_____^ *super wags*
- Met my first Deaf furry. We communicated through pantomime and written messages. It was cool!
Saturday
- Got a muffin that I ended up not eating :3
- Grabed a bite to eat at Crap in the Box- I mean Jack in the Box ;) with SydStoat and LeonicNinja
- Participated in FurIdaho's first teeny dance comp. Super fun ^_^
- Had a freakin pool party complete with awesome Hot Tub times ^_^
- Played GIGANTIC Rockband :D
- Watched Fur What Its Worth LIVE! :D
- Tore up the Dance floor in nothing but a swimsuit and a towel cape XD.
- Talked with my girlfriend ^_^
- Chatted outside with the suiters.
Sunday
- Got up and decided it was cold enough to suit around the hotel for fun.
- Ate that muffin I got on Friday XD
- Played some Dance Central
- Participated in the Talent show! So much fun! So much talent as well! ^_^
- Cooled off and hot tubbed some more
- Made my round of good byes before leaving :(
So let me mention a couple of things in detail which made this con so wonderful.
First of all lots of thanks goes to Lupercus for letting me crash at his place. It was nice change of pace to only have 2 in one room instead of 4 or 6 ^_^;;.
A special thanks goes to SydStoat and LeonicNinja for letting me tag along (most of the time for food) XD and for giving me such so many positive, thoughtful, and funny conversations. I was so happy to get to know you guys so much and just generally have a great time. Also You two make a great couple ^_^ Just sayin! Thank you so much again guys. You trully did make my con experience awesome. The fact that I didn't have my usual Georgia crew that I rolled with made no difference since I had you guys. You guys rock!
One thing that stood out to me was the last minute dance competition that popped up. The Saturday night DJ was the one who ran it. Me SydStoat and LeonicNinja all were totally on board. For the longest time we were the only ones that were signed up. The day of the dance came and there were 2 last minute sign ups. I was so happy to see that more people wanted to participate because I feel that everyone has the ability to dance as long as they get out there and try. One of the competitors was a young fur at around 14 years of age. It was her very first furry convention. She seemed a bit timid and shy, but she was determined to get out there and compete. I believe that was a courageous step in her part, and I commended her for it. She got out there and danced WONDERFULLY! She used good levels, good spins, was on beat, and used a good portion of the dance floor. Despite all of this she was still against some tough competition. The rest of us have competed in several dance competition before; therefore, we had more experience. Something awesome happened during judging though. It came down to me and the young fur for first place. First place would be decided based on audience cheering and reaction. I thought to myself "If she won her first furry dance comp today, that would probably make her first con experience a wonderful experience to remember." It would be nice to win, but I wanted her to have an amazing experience more than ever. So when the crowd cheered for her I did what I could to try to get the crowd to cheer louder. The crow d roared for her and she ended up winning the whole thing. I absolutely thrilled for her, and I was grateful the judge and the audience made the right decision.
This event became even better during the Fur What Its Worth Live show. Thanks goes to Roo for hosting such a great show. He had furries come up to the stage to share positive furry related experiences that they have had. That same 14 year old girl came up and explained how before she felt that she didn't have that much self confidence. She wasn't sure she was even going to come to this convention, let alone participate in a dance competition. With increased emotion she explained that when she had won the competition that it proved to her that perhaps she had more confidence than she realized, or rather she had gained it because of our wonderful company.
I was so touched by her words that I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. If any of you guys read anything Please Read This!. This is generally what I said that night.
I have heard numerous times the same story from a lot of furries. They grew up with challenges or other things that may or may not have caused them to have that much self confidence. I feel that I have gone through that a bit myself. I especially know that those of you who are gay face that trial as well. It isn't easy growing up and knowing that a general amount of people don't approve of or understand homosexuality. Life can be very cruel sometimes. This young 14 year old girl though shows us that even though we may not feel like we have enough confidence, it is possible to still be the best that you can be. All we have to do is think back to who or what told us that we didn't have talents or abilities and formally dismiss it in our minds. When we do that we can start on a new road. A road were we will not be afraid to get out there and dance, despite what others may say, because what matters is who you really are.
I want everyone to know that I don't care what you have gone through or what others have said. I know for a fact that each and every person has a great potential for greatness. Don't let anyone tell you different. You are unique and IRREPLACEABLE. Go out there and show the world who you are. Everyone may or may not agree, but that doesn't matter, because there are plenty out there that will agree.
Ok I know I should wrap this up. All in all it was a wonderful con filled with experiences that have changed my perspective and have made me think how much this fandom really means to me. It also made me appreciate not only the talents and gifts that I had, but the talents and gifts that others have. We all can bless each others lives. All we have to do is give each other a chance.
Thanks again for everyone who made this con special, and thank you if you read all of this! Stay fresh and stay Fuzzy!
-Pyro
So I'll break down my daily activities in list form first and go into detail later
Thursday
-Made the actual pilgramidge to Boise
-Stayed at my Aunt and Uncles place
-Yeah that's it ^_^;;
Friday
- Practiced my talent show act
- Arrived at the con
- Settled in my room
- Chilled with
Lupercus- Ate really good sushi ^_^
- Commissioned a SUPER CUTE badge from
ThayRustback - Tore up the dance floor to the sweet tunes of
Househead- Had super awesome late night pizza with my new best Utah buds
SydStoat and LeonicNinja Thanks for that guys ^_____^ *super wags*- Met my first Deaf furry. We communicated through pantomime and written messages. It was cool!
Saturday
- Got a muffin that I ended up not eating :3
- Grabed a bite to eat at Crap in the Box- I mean Jack in the Box ;) with
SydStoat and LeonicNinja- Participated in FurIdaho's first teeny dance comp. Super fun ^_^
- Had a freakin pool party complete with awesome Hot Tub times ^_^
- Played GIGANTIC Rockband :D
- Watched Fur What Its Worth LIVE! :D
- Tore up the Dance floor in nothing but a swimsuit and a towel cape XD.
- Talked with my girlfriend ^_^
- Chatted outside with the suiters.
Sunday
- Got up and decided it was cold enough to suit around the hotel for fun.
- Ate that muffin I got on Friday XD
- Played some Dance Central
- Participated in the Talent show! So much fun! So much talent as well! ^_^
- Cooled off and hot tubbed some more
- Made my round of good byes before leaving :(
So let me mention a couple of things in detail which made this con so wonderful.
First of all lots of thanks goes to
Lupercus for letting me crash at his place. It was nice change of pace to only have 2 in one room instead of 4 or 6 ^_^;;. A special thanks goes to
SydStoat and LeonicNinja for letting me tag along (most of the time for food) XD and for giving me such so many positive, thoughtful, and funny conversations. I was so happy to get to know you guys so much and just generally have a great time. Also You two make a great couple ^_^ Just sayin! Thank you so much again guys. You trully did make my con experience awesome. The fact that I didn't have my usual Georgia crew that I rolled with made no difference since I had you guys. You guys rock!One thing that stood out to me was the last minute dance competition that popped up. The Saturday night DJ was the one who ran it. Me
SydStoat and LeonicNinja all were totally on board. For the longest time we were the only ones that were signed up. The day of the dance came and there were 2 last minute sign ups. I was so happy to see that more people wanted to participate because I feel that everyone has the ability to dance as long as they get out there and try. One of the competitors was a young fur at around 14 years of age. It was her very first furry convention. She seemed a bit timid and shy, but she was determined to get out there and compete. I believe that was a courageous step in her part, and I commended her for it. She got out there and danced WONDERFULLY! She used good levels, good spins, was on beat, and used a good portion of the dance floor. Despite all of this she was still against some tough competition. The rest of us have competed in several dance competition before; therefore, we had more experience. Something awesome happened during judging though. It came down to me and the young fur for first place. First place would be decided based on audience cheering and reaction. I thought to myself "If she won her first furry dance comp today, that would probably make her first con experience a wonderful experience to remember." It would be nice to win, but I wanted her to have an amazing experience more than ever. So when the crowd cheered for her I did what I could to try to get the crowd to cheer louder. The crow d roared for her and she ended up winning the whole thing. I absolutely thrilled for her, and I was grateful the judge and the audience made the right decision.This event became even better during the Fur What Its Worth Live show. Thanks goes to Roo for hosting such a great show. He had furries come up to the stage to share positive furry related experiences that they have had. That same 14 year old girl came up and explained how before she felt that she didn't have that much self confidence. She wasn't sure she was even going to come to this convention, let alone participate in a dance competition. With increased emotion she explained that when she had won the competition that it proved to her that perhaps she had more confidence than she realized, or rather she had gained it because of our wonderful company.
I was so touched by her words that I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. If any of you guys read anything Please Read This!. This is generally what I said that night.
I have heard numerous times the same story from a lot of furries. They grew up with challenges or other things that may or may not have caused them to have that much self confidence. I feel that I have gone through that a bit myself. I especially know that those of you who are gay face that trial as well. It isn't easy growing up and knowing that a general amount of people don't approve of or understand homosexuality. Life can be very cruel sometimes. This young 14 year old girl though shows us that even though we may not feel like we have enough confidence, it is possible to still be the best that you can be. All we have to do is think back to who or what told us that we didn't have talents or abilities and formally dismiss it in our minds. When we do that we can start on a new road. A road were we will not be afraid to get out there and dance, despite what others may say, because what matters is who you really are.
I want everyone to know that I don't care what you have gone through or what others have said. I know for a fact that each and every person has a great potential for greatness. Don't let anyone tell you different. You are unique and IRREPLACEABLE. Go out there and show the world who you are. Everyone may or may not agree, but that doesn't matter, because there are plenty out there that will agree.
Ok I know I should wrap this up. All in all it was a wonderful con filled with experiences that have changed my perspective and have made me think how much this fandom really means to me. It also made me appreciate not only the talents and gifts that I had, but the talents and gifts that others have. We all can bless each others lives. All we have to do is give each other a chance.
Thanks again for everyone who made this con special, and thank you if you read all of this! Stay fresh and stay Fuzzy!
-Pyro
BOISE!!!
Posted 12 years agoI'm Here ;). Can't wait for Furidaho ^_^ *wags*
FWA!!!! Hahah Just Kidding! Furidaho :P
Posted 12 years agoYep! It's a week away and I'm super excited to see my Idaho Peeps ^_^ So here is a made up meme to get things started. Feel free to steal these questions and use them for yourself if you want ^_^;;
How far will you be traveling?
Just a 4 or 5 hour drive from Rexburg
Who you rooming with?
Lupercus and probably someone else who actually goes to school with me here
Any Panels or special events!
Well definitely gonna be dancing a lot! I'm gonna be performing in the talent show! So I'm super excited about that ^_^. Probably gonna try to get a Cypher going on Saturday evening so feel free to show up to that too guys! ;)
Will you be suiting?
Yep! Look for the red ninja husky ;)
Can I hug you?
Yep! Just don't get carried away XD
Can I buy you things?
Go right ahead XD
What is your conbadge name gonna be?
I may end up going with Pyro as usual, but then again I think it would be funny to do a super black lady name like "Tay Tay" Or something XD
You Twerk bro?
Nah bro, Imma classy mutha f***uh
You ready for the best little con in Idaho?
Yeaaaaaaauuuuuuuh~~~ XD.
Can't wait to see you guys there. Make sure to follow me on twitter PyroHusky or say hi to me if you wanna get to know me. I can't wait to see old friend and make new ones ^_^.
Peace!
-Pyro
How far will you be traveling?
Just a 4 or 5 hour drive from Rexburg
Who you rooming with?
Lupercus and probably someone else who actually goes to school with me here Any Panels or special events!
Well definitely gonna be dancing a lot! I'm gonna be performing in the talent show! So I'm super excited about that ^_^. Probably gonna try to get a Cypher going on Saturday evening so feel free to show up to that too guys! ;)
Will you be suiting?
Yep! Look for the red ninja husky ;)
Can I hug you?
Yep! Just don't get carried away XD
Can I buy you things?
Go right ahead XD
What is your conbadge name gonna be?
I may end up going with Pyro as usual, but then again I think it would be funny to do a super black lady name like "Tay Tay" Or something XD
You Twerk bro?
Nah bro, Imma classy mutha f***uh
You ready for the best little con in Idaho?
Yeaaaaaaauuuuuuuh~~~ XD.
Can't wait to see you guys there. Make sure to follow me on twitter PyroHusky or say hi to me if you wanna get to know me. I can't wait to see old friend and make new ones ^_^.
Peace!
-Pyro
