This has been a rocky month for me. The reason for my headaches and nausea was high blood pressure. It's hereditary. I used to have it in high school but afterwards it got better, now its rearing its ugly head again. I was153/100 (and for those who don't know what that means, it means I nearly became a walking heart attack waiting to happen). I've gone down some but I'm still borderline.

The doctors have me on prescription meds but I also need to lose weight. I thought walking laps on the track and eating less portions were enough but it's only a start. And asking my family and friends, I either get an "I don't know" or guilt trips for getting in this bad condition at a young age.

I usually go to KFC or Sonic's and so on for lunch but I'm planning to take my own lunch from now on if I can apply for food stamps.

And the only thing I'm guilty of is eating sweets; I'd laid off the doughnuts, cakes, and sodas but I'll get a candy bar now and again.

If anyone's losing weight or have lost weight or a health expert, I'd appreciate some advice or goals I should set to lose these pounds.

...and those who keep saying that I look good the way I am now, if you want to take care of me after I had a stroke or cry over my casket, keep on telling me that!!!!!

Trying to start on a fan-fic series based of my favorite game, Monster Rancher. I would say favorite anime series too but I haven't seen every episode. It always came on hours before I had to get to school.

Would love to give a special thank you to for drawing the beautiful cover. GO WATCH HIM NOW OR I WILL BURN YOU WHILE YOU SLEEP!

The thing I hate about uploading on this crappy Frankenstien monster computer is that it takes FOREVER to upload; it freezes when I try to add files or after I clicked upload.

*gulps down 3 Tylonel PMs* Well that's it from me. Read and comment on my stories...or don't. Will add Chapter 1B sometime this month...if this computer will cooperate. Goodnight. *passes out on the floor, snoring loudly, drooling a puddle*

(Also, I've been having headaches at night for about a week and a half...should I be worried?)

Starting with the bad one first: my laptop kicked the bucket. Took it the shop and they said the motherboard is badly damaged. Right now, trying to see if I should get a new one, a desktop, from either Newegg or one of these rent-to-own places. The latter sounds the best to me because 1) I can get my computer then and there on that day and 2) if I can keep up with payments, it can restore my credit that my parents ruined.

And the reason I haven't gotten it now is because I've been temporarily suspended from my job. My boss was kind enough to let me.work all of last week because I SHOULD'VE been gone that week. I'll have some money on payday but it'll be a weak check. I'm also taking this time to go job searching.

But because of my job and computer issues, my writing hasn't stopped. I'm typing all this from my phone. I found a writing processor app, it's just harder to type on a phone than it is on a computer keyboard.

Now for some good news, I'll be going to AC this year. Already got my tickets and registered, now just waiting for the day. I'll be rooming with and his pals. Hope to make some good memories and new friends ^^>

...guess it was no surprise that it was an April Fool's joke. I guess the joke's more on me since it's not true that I've been recognized by a famous publisher.

Only one friend got it. I'm actually kind of disappointed that I didn't get any comments ranting at me about it. Either half of the people on this site have finally grown up or they're just sick of the bullshit.

...maybe it would've been funnier if I posted pretending to be one of my family members announcing that I died in a car wreck or that I suddenly went missing two nights ago.

I never thought this would happen *flails* Writing so many fantasy stories, I thought I would never get anywhere UNTIL I read my e-mail.

Long while ago, while I was an emo state (I was mad about something that happened on FA years ago) and I ranted about on a writers' forum. Since then I had completely forgotten about it until a certain someone, who happened to be a highly-recognized publisher, read it and was intrigued by my bitchiness about being a furry.

He's willing to pay me big bucks if if I can turn my one page rant into many pages of the secrets behind being a furry.

Working title I have right now is Popularity, Sex, and Drama: The Dark Side of Furries. I have a lot of saved logs from certain unstable furries I met in my life and FA is the mother load for finding issues such as artists popular only for drawing all kinds of shameless smut and fetishes, how furs dump friends when they stop cybering, obsessiveness with fandoms like MLP, and much much more dirt.

Look for it to be shelves in the near future. Wish me luck! :3

As of right now, I have one more lonely slot searching for a voice actor that will love it and care for it. Searching for someone who can do a high-pitched and/or little boy's voice.

And why am I still awake at 4 in the morning?...I saw Sonic.EXE........

Any of those who have spoken with me last month about wanting to voice in my special playthrough: tomorrow is the last day. If I don't hear from you anytime the next day, I'm sorry but I'll have to consider the voice slot open and free to anyone willing to participate.

I don't like giving deadlines but I don't like waiting all year to do a project either. If you can't do it because of family, your job, your commissions or your own projects, it's okay. Just let me know what's up because I feel bad if I give the voice script to someone else and about an hour after I've already given it out, the person who volunteered first is raging at me about it.

Send me a note, e-mail, or shout while there's still time.

Thank you.

...why the hell are you watching me? o.o I'm excluding friends, I'm talking about the ones who came to my page either coming from a friend's FA or the ones that just randomly found my page and decided to watch.

Do I have potential or something? Are my stories good? I only post a chapter once every other month or a year. I dunno if they are or not; far as I know, my stories are complete shit and not even bothering to comment.

I WANT YOUR ANSWERS NAO! D< ANSWER ME, DAMN YOU!!!

Then you may like this game:
http://gamemuse.net/new-game-obscur.....e-interactive/

Rapper DMX is suing other rapper, Ja Rule...because he claims he "sounds" like him and is "using his voice to make his records".....HOW THE FUCK DOES THAT WORK?!

I don't know the whole story behind whatever this "Exodus" stuff and really I don't give a fuck.

If people are going to leave, then good riddance; probably didn't even belong here in the first place.

Most of the people leaving are frikkin hypocrites who are part of the Anti-Drama Llama Movement. I say go ahead and dissemble that group. It ain't doin any good for anyone.

I don't see how people can live through the hardest struggle in their lives then wanna cut themselves when something bad, true or false, happens on a website. If I was Dragoneer, forget banning porn (and just in case for any of those who suddenly misread this, no porn is not being banned), I would've said "I'm done trying to make these ungrateful bastards happy" and then Fur Affinity would be no more. He's got more longer fuse than I do so be glad for that and I bet it's getting shorter every day he has to listen to this crap.

Life isn't fair. Get use to it! People and other drama crap ai't gonna change because of your temper tantrum. Either grow the fuck up or get the hell out.

My writing and story uploads will be slow for 2, 3, maybe 4 months. I know what you're already saying "You haven't uploaded shit in 5 months!". That's because of life and work like to keep my down and I don't always post on FA because most of my work isn't furry or furry-related. And these medication aren't making easier for me either.

I have eczema. Basically, really dry and sensitive dry skin that regular moisturizing lotion can't heal, so I have to use prescription creams and sometimes even pills to help keep from literally scratching my skin off.

The rains and winter winds did a number on my flesh, causing me to break out so bad that I bleed when I scratch. My doctor gave me Atarax, Sinequan, and Zyrtec. They're helping but on the minus side I'm sleepy or asleep most the time, which means I'm not as productive.

So those of you who chat with me on Skype, don't be surprised when you call me and either I don't answer or I do answer and I sound drunk.

I've finally finished with a chapter of one of my stories (not on here, on Wattpad). Now that that's off my shoulders I can get to work on my playthrough project.

I'm still waiting on  Tombman and  otakutsukonko to provide with their parts and I still have one opening for one more voice, preferably someone who can be adorably squeaky without straining hurting their voice. I've been looking forward to starting the playthrough on January and February's halfway over. I really hate to do this guys but I'm putting up a deadline. I'm giving you until March 28th. If there's something going on to where you can't do the voices now (work/family issues, etc.) and you still wanna participate, send me an e-mail or note me to let me know and I'll keep the spot on hold for you. If I haven't heard from you then, I'll have to re-open the voice acting spots again.

Also, to anyone with Ad Blocker, has there been an update on the program or something? I'm seeing ads on FA (haven't tried YouTube yet). I tried going to the site but I don't see any signs of an update or saying they have problems. Any suggestions?

...because I have 1,083 favorite videos on YouTube.

Oh yar, still looking for voice actors.

I mentioned this about 2-3 journals ago about a special playthrough project that I'm going to post on YouTube. There are now 3 openings...well 2, still waiting on hear back from one on FA who volunteered.

I'm not too picky on voice actors since this is my first time doing this; you can be the kind that has just one voice OR the kind that does 1000 voices. I'd like to get this done as soon as possible. Again if anyone's interested, note or e-mail me back ASAP.

I HAVE A FACEBOOK AND TWITTER! Oh gawd...I dunno whether to be excited or start crying. They're a bit lacking so don't be surprised when you click and and see nearly nothing on either of them.


Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php.....00004990562623

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LainaBrisco

Well, it's 2013. Seems unreal don't it? Everyone kept blabbing on how the world was suppose to end about a week ago that it looked like 2013 wouldn't be said on anyone's lips. Well, here's to the new year.

Starting off kinda sad for me. I got another rejection to one of my stories, and 30 minutes before the new year was to ring in. Mrf, I'm not upset just discouraged and a bit frustrated, which is normal to feel. I don't know what I gotta write to get accepted. Bet if I wrote something random and it didn't make sense, they'd read the first sentence and go "This is the GREATEST thing you've ever written; better than the story where humans are in a twisted world where huge animals are hunting them in their own game ward!" Probably why I haven't wrote anything in a while because I was waiting for a response, but as always, I shall continue writing. Least there are a few people here and on other sites who like it other than sending the same e-mail over and over again.

And onto a more happy note (at least, I hope it will be a happy one), I plan on attending two cons: PAX in Seattle and Anthrocon. What sucks is that they're almost side by side; Anthrocon's in July and PAX is in August. Right now, I'm struggling to on HOW to get there. Plane tickets cost a fortune and if I take a train or bus, the con will be over by the time I get there. I'm trying so hard not to choose one over the other 'cause I really wanna go to both. All I can do is hope that my job straightens up and my income tax will be plenty. Meh, if not, then that one person won't have to worry about the "short annoying black girl" being there.

Wrapping this up, Happy New Year and hope this year will be a good one for everyone.

It sucks to work on Christmas Day but I think I bought a little joy and amazement to the few McDonald's employees when I walked in wearing my wiggling Necromimi ears.

If I had a choice, I wish I could wear my necromimi ears as a job other than just at cons or during Halloween and Christmas. I just like the smiles and the shock on people's faces when they see the ears move and they become even more amazed when I tell them they move depending on my brain waves. It's not something you see in my small town. If I could, I'd wear them everyday but then I'd probably get chased out of the fur community like how most did to that poor girl on My Strange Addictions (and it sucks what those responsible did but at least I know what to write about furs in a non-fiction project I have planned).

And any voice actors around? I have a playthrough idea in mind that'll involve filling the voices of quiet, text-talking characters. I don't want to talk about it here but if you're interested and want full details, note or email me.

...and for all of you who don't know Engrish, Merry Christmas!

Gonna try and enjoy myself although dad threw the "Christmas is just for kids" bullshit at me. Almost said "Well fine, I'll just take your new tool box back to Wal-Mart then" just to see his reaction. >> I'm thinking about getting drunk for the first time.

I work today, but I'm off Christmas Day and the day after...followed by working at 6 am on Thursday...in the dark...and possibly freezing. Work won't be all that bad though. Going to be wearing my Necromimi Cat snow leopard ears and I have a leopard printed Santa hat to match. Love the "OMG!" and/or "WTF?!" faces everyone will make when they flicker; I wish I had a camera for those times X3

And I'm such a kitten. I'm watching the NORAD tracks Santa site. It's inspiring to me as a writer and it's fun for the kid in me. If anyone wants to join me, check it out here http://www.noradsanta.org/en/track.html
The only thing I'm pouty about is they don't have the 3D map that lets you zoom in on Santa and watch him zip off at top speed in many different directions.

But yar I'm through here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And to all you Grinches and Scrooge out there, fuck you.

w00t

I can understand if it's for close friends planning Christmas parties and present exchanges or you rich furs who can buy game consoles and tablets and send them to friends.

Do people actually do selfless giving? Seriously, whose dick do I have to suck to get something for Christmas?

...I'm gonna be 27 years old next month. And it's just now hitting me.

Also, if anyone wants Christmas cards from me this year, either IM or e-mail me.

Anyone know where I can find a good desktop computer in the $300 range that'll be able to stand gaming and detailed writing software on Cyber Monday? I'll be looking around either on Newegg or Amazon but was wondering if someone could give me a heads up on what site to look at.

This has been bugging me for awhile. I shouldn't be nosy but I've heard a co-worker talking on the phone about her child "fucking up her Christmas" so she won't be getting presents this year. This happened last year too, but I heard because she had a bad report card. Not so so sure what happened this year. Poor kid.

I just want anyone's opinion on this. Would you not give them Christmas presents if your child/children got bad report cards?

I hope Hurricane Sandy didn't hurt you too bad. Note or IM me if you can...