Here not dead (small art dump pending)
Posted 4 years agoIt's occurred to me that I haven't posted one of these in literal years. So I'm here, still kicking. Been surviving the pandemic as best I can, was stuck working through it all without being able to work from home.
There's some new art I've acquired too, mostly from the lovely
chocobouchees , so that will go up later today if I can get around to it.
There's some new art I've acquired too, mostly from the lovely

Elite: Dangerous Space Truckin'
Posted 10 years agoMildly addicted to cargo runs in Elite Dangerous. It's just so pretty to see the solar system ;_;
Anthro New England, Post-Con
Posted 10 years agoOkay...I will start by saying that I did not have a good experience. I will then continue by saying that not much of it was the fault of ANE at all.
Bias Disclosure:
The Hyatt Regency Camrbidge encountered a significant problem in that their parking garage had a roof collapse on the 7th level ( out of 8 ) the Friday of the convention. Combined with a business meeting and the day shift workers parking in the garage and nearby, there were no parking spaces avalaible until the afternoon. We arrived at 10am, I dropped off my riders and went to find parking. The valets sent me to two spots that I couldn't park ( I could've, but I would've been towed if I stayed ), and then gave me rather poor directions that got me lost on the opposite side of Boston. It took 90 minutes to park the car (on the wrong side of the river), and another two and a half hours to figure out the situation, hail a cab, and get to the hotel. Then atop that, I had to go back to my car at 4:30 and drive back to the hotel, where I was lucky to find a single spot. The entire adventure cost me 73 dollars (63 of which the hotel graciously refunded me, as I wasn't able to get a receipt for the second cab fare), and took about 5-6 hours of my time on Friday. I will speak frankly...the experience utterly ruined the con for me. I spent the rest of the weekend strung out and burned out from the experience.
I understand that it wasn't possible to predict the event occurring, but the hotel didn't seem to have done anything to have secured reliable alternate parking when I arrived. They sent me to closed lots on the MIT campus, didn't seem to have any clear plan, and honestly (petty as it sounds), the valets gave directions so quickly and shortly that it was as though they were treating people like they knew the city like the back of their hands.
Convention:
The con itself was, at least in my opinion, quite good, but hamstringed by what could only be described as underestimating how successful it would be. 757 attendees, a record, and the con seemed set up to support maybe 2-300. The tabletop room had 3 tables, the game room could support maybe a dozen, the zoo had seating for maybe 60, so many people ended up shunted into the lobby (where we ended up accumulating enough noise complaints Saturday night that we were shunted unto a side hallway. Understandable, but kinda sucky). The fursuit dance competition overfilled and they had to turn spectators away, understandably so given the crowding.
From what I heard, there were panels cancelled, but I didn't hear which ones were cancelled, and what rooms they were in. I'm making a guess that it was some of the ones in the Paul Revere rooms, as there was a second group ( some swim group I think ) that was there Saturday night. Due to the lack of conspace, there was a lot of intermingling between the groups, and not all of it was good. I overheard at least one conversation of a furry trying to dissuade a person from the notion that all furries were pedophiles...it was a long conversation, and I think if we had more private space, that simply wouldn't have happened.
Panels:
I attended one panel: Make me a Fursona. This is hands down the BEST FUCKING PANEL IDEA EVER. I think all conventions should have some variation or spin on this idea, it's great for ice-breaking, as well as for first con-goers and new furries.
The premise is that some attendees sign up to stand up in front of the audience and describe a character idea to a panel of 3 artists. The artists start to sketch badge concepts while the Panel Host asks the furry to talk about themselves, their involvement in the panel, and why they picked that character idea. At the end, the artists present the sketches to the audience and the furry, and the furry picks one artist to make them a badge based off the sketch. Then the next furry gets up and the process repeats.
Many people went up to participate, the process of deciding badges was fun (some people asked the audience to vote, leading to hilarious attempts to make up a voting system). I was the last person on the list, which netted me my very first colored badge. The host, Nester, was awesome, and it was his first panel hosting.
BEST. PANEL. EVER.
Dealer's Den:
Dragon's Lair was there, which was great. Grand variety of vendors and artists, with plenty of space. I never felt like I couldn't move around or navigate an area due to the layout, which is good. Artist's Alley was also nice, and the chairs were left at night to let people hang out there. All in all, no complaints, and many compliments. Got a woodburning pendant from a very nice lady.
Fursuiting/Parade:
Lot of suiters, nice fursuit parade. It was quite short for a parade route, and the convention had the brilliant (not sarcastic) idea of having all the suiters sit down and take the photo from atop a ladder, to ensure everyone could be seen in the photo. I can't wait to see it. Headless lounge was nice, with a door open to the outside and a fan to let the cold in.
Game rooms:
Good hours, good stock. Didn't go in much due to overcrowding.
Misc:
FRIGGIN' ELEVATORS. They had lights on the top and bottom, and the lights would reflect off the other elevators when they passed. I got vertigo and motionsick so many times over the weekend from that, I started having to stare at the door or close my eyes, which didn't help much at all. Two broke down, but they fixed them within 24 hours.
Final Notes:
I would go again, if we had more space, or if we had a different location entirely. I don't want to go back to that hotel, honestly. Hopefully the con is able to adjust for the large crowd, else they will have retention issues in the future. Still, they did fantastic with what they had and what they were able to do, and I hope it stays a success.
Bias Disclosure:
The Hyatt Regency Camrbidge encountered a significant problem in that their parking garage had a roof collapse on the 7th level ( out of 8 ) the Friday of the convention. Combined with a business meeting and the day shift workers parking in the garage and nearby, there were no parking spaces avalaible until the afternoon. We arrived at 10am, I dropped off my riders and went to find parking. The valets sent me to two spots that I couldn't park ( I could've, but I would've been towed if I stayed ), and then gave me rather poor directions that got me lost on the opposite side of Boston. It took 90 minutes to park the car (on the wrong side of the river), and another two and a half hours to figure out the situation, hail a cab, and get to the hotel. Then atop that, I had to go back to my car at 4:30 and drive back to the hotel, where I was lucky to find a single spot. The entire adventure cost me 73 dollars (63 of which the hotel graciously refunded me, as I wasn't able to get a receipt for the second cab fare), and took about 5-6 hours of my time on Friday. I will speak frankly...the experience utterly ruined the con for me. I spent the rest of the weekend strung out and burned out from the experience.
I understand that it wasn't possible to predict the event occurring, but the hotel didn't seem to have done anything to have secured reliable alternate parking when I arrived. They sent me to closed lots on the MIT campus, didn't seem to have any clear plan, and honestly (petty as it sounds), the valets gave directions so quickly and shortly that it was as though they were treating people like they knew the city like the back of their hands.
Convention:
The con itself was, at least in my opinion, quite good, but hamstringed by what could only be described as underestimating how successful it would be. 757 attendees, a record, and the con seemed set up to support maybe 2-300. The tabletop room had 3 tables, the game room could support maybe a dozen, the zoo had seating for maybe 60, so many people ended up shunted into the lobby (where we ended up accumulating enough noise complaints Saturday night that we were shunted unto a side hallway. Understandable, but kinda sucky). The fursuit dance competition overfilled and they had to turn spectators away, understandably so given the crowding.
From what I heard, there were panels cancelled, but I didn't hear which ones were cancelled, and what rooms they were in. I'm making a guess that it was some of the ones in the Paul Revere rooms, as there was a second group ( some swim group I think ) that was there Saturday night. Due to the lack of conspace, there was a lot of intermingling between the groups, and not all of it was good. I overheard at least one conversation of a furry trying to dissuade a person from the notion that all furries were pedophiles...it was a long conversation, and I think if we had more private space, that simply wouldn't have happened.
Panels:
I attended one panel: Make me a Fursona. This is hands down the BEST FUCKING PANEL IDEA EVER. I think all conventions should have some variation or spin on this idea, it's great for ice-breaking, as well as for first con-goers and new furries.
The premise is that some attendees sign up to stand up in front of the audience and describe a character idea to a panel of 3 artists. The artists start to sketch badge concepts while the Panel Host asks the furry to talk about themselves, their involvement in the panel, and why they picked that character idea. At the end, the artists present the sketches to the audience and the furry, and the furry picks one artist to make them a badge based off the sketch. Then the next furry gets up and the process repeats.
Many people went up to participate, the process of deciding badges was fun (some people asked the audience to vote, leading to hilarious attempts to make up a voting system). I was the last person on the list, which netted me my very first colored badge. The host, Nester, was awesome, and it was his first panel hosting.
BEST. PANEL. EVER.
Dealer's Den:
Dragon's Lair was there, which was great. Grand variety of vendors and artists, with plenty of space. I never felt like I couldn't move around or navigate an area due to the layout, which is good. Artist's Alley was also nice, and the chairs were left at night to let people hang out there. All in all, no complaints, and many compliments. Got a woodburning pendant from a very nice lady.
Fursuiting/Parade:
Lot of suiters, nice fursuit parade. It was quite short for a parade route, and the convention had the brilliant (not sarcastic) idea of having all the suiters sit down and take the photo from atop a ladder, to ensure everyone could be seen in the photo. I can't wait to see it. Headless lounge was nice, with a door open to the outside and a fan to let the cold in.
Game rooms:
Good hours, good stock. Didn't go in much due to overcrowding.
Misc:
FRIGGIN' ELEVATORS. They had lights on the top and bottom, and the lights would reflect off the other elevators when they passed. I got vertigo and motionsick so many times over the weekend from that, I started having to stare at the door or close my eyes, which didn't help much at all. Two broke down, but they fixed them within 24 hours.
Final Notes:
I would go again, if we had more space, or if we had a different location entirely. I don't want to go back to that hotel, honestly. Hopefully the con is able to adjust for the large crowd, else they will have retention issues in the future. Still, they did fantastic with what they had and what they were able to do, and I hope it stays a success.
Anthro New England Meme, because MEME
Posted 10 years agoQ: Where are you staying?
A: In the Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: Friday to Sunday
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: My mate
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Exploring the con, meeting people!
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Might try out some local food, not that I have a choice. :p
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: Nopenopenope.
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: Underage, so no.
PERSONAL STUFF:
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How tall are you?
A: 6'3"
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: Sure! Just forgive awkwardness at the start.
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: DAGRON
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: 3 Furfrights, a Furpocalypse, and an Anthrocon
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: PLUSH SUIT, YEAH BABY.
PERMISSIONS:
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: If I'm comfortable with it, I'll make the offer.
Q: How can I find you?
A: Giant green dragon plush
Q: Can I look in your sketchbook?
A: I don't own one
Q: May I buy you drinks?
A: Only if you want to get arrested for providing alcohol to someone who's underage
Q: May I take your picture?
A: Circumstantial. Ask in person.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Q: Do you do do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A: Nope
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: Nope
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Nope
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Relax, de-stress, and get all up in dat convention fun
A: In the Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: Friday to Sunday
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: My mate
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Exploring the con, meeting people!
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Might try out some local food, not that I have a choice. :p
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: Nopenopenope.
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: Underage, so no.
PERSONAL STUFF:
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How tall are you?
A: 6'3"
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: Sure! Just forgive awkwardness at the start.
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: DAGRON
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: 3 Furfrights, a Furpocalypse, and an Anthrocon
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: PLUSH SUIT, YEAH BABY.
PERMISSIONS:
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: If I'm comfortable with it, I'll make the offer.
Q: How can I find you?
A: Giant green dragon plush
Q: Can I look in your sketchbook?
A: I don't own one
Q: May I buy you drinks?
A: Only if you want to get arrested for providing alcohol to someone who's underage
Q: May I take your picture?
A: Circumstantial. Ask in person.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Q: Do you do do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A: Nope
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: Nope
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Nope
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Relax, de-stress, and get all up in dat convention fun
Fursuit review
Posted 10 years agoIt has been a few months since I got my fursuit, and after wearing it to a convention and a few furmeets, I feel better inclined to give an accurate review now that the "honeymoon" effect is over.
Name of Fursuit: Renoch
Suit Maker: Sarahcat
Sarahcat
Type of suit: Fullsuit, Plush Suit
Date Completed: October 2014
Additional Features: Lockable Zipper, Plush tag sewn onto left leg.
Disclosures: This suit was the first fullsuit she had done for another person, and it did have to go back for adjustments once. All scores below are based on post-adjustment experiences.
Adjustments made: Arms shortened, one leg extended (both performed by Sarahcat). Paws stuffed and tail removed (myself).
This is my first fursuit.
Body:
How satisfied are you with how the body fits? Is it comfortable to wear? Does it allow for good movement?(1-5)
5. I can run around in it, have a pretty good range of motion, and don't feel worried about breaking anything, though I am still cautious by default.
How satisfied are you with the quality and durability of the body? Are the seams durable?(1-5)
5. I did break some seams on the tail due to carelessness, but I had intended on removing the tail anyway, so all it did was make that task easier. The suit itself is very comfortable, and quite soft, making me quite the hug magnet at events. I worry if I do some outlandish motion I might rip a seam, but I'm not one for outlandish motion, so I am quite content with the result.
How satisfied are you with the selection of colors and material? Does it match the concept art? (1-5)
5. The colours matched closely to my intent, and the material is soft and warm, which is good for cold weather wear like in the Northeast where I live.
Visual Aspects:
How satisfied are you with how closely the suit matched the concept art? (1-5)
4. The paws had 4 fingers, whereas I wanted rounded paws with no fingers, and a chest pouch I had requested was not sewn on. However, the stuffing in the fingers and the fingers themselves give me more freedom for antics than if they had been rounded, and they still are poofy and soft like I'd wanted. Call it a case of "Didn't know I wanted it."
How satisfied are you with the consistency of your suit to the makers style? (1-5)
5. No issues at all. It was her first plush suit, so there isn't really a "consistency" to be found.
Construction Aspect:
How satisfied are you with the overall quality? Are all the seams durable? Has anything fallen apart?(1-5)
4. Small holes formed in the head behind the ears from reckless removal, and the tail was made crooked, which was one of the factors for the eventual removal of the tail. Aside from that, I am quite content with it.
How satisfied are you with how well everything fits together and matches up? (1-5)
4. Sometimes a gap appears between the bodysuit and the neck portion of the head, but I acquired the extra fur from the project from the suit maker and I will extend the neckpiece if it becomes a persistent problem.
Communication Aspect:
How satisfied are you with how easy it was to initially contact the maker? Did they take an unreasonable long time to respond?(1-5)
5. I initially inquired about the suit concept at a furmeet. There was absolutely no delay, the brainstorm session happened a few minutes later and was hashed out on Skype over the next few days.
How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker? (1-5)
5. Responded within 24 hours in all instances. I think it'd be unreasonable to demand a shorter time than that.
How satisfied are you with the level of professionalism and friendliness of the maker? Were they pleasant to work with? (1-5)
5. Great on accommodating requests and helping guide me through the process of a first time suit commission, plus she never tried to conceal it was her first fullsuit for another person.
Overall:
How satisfied are you with how the deadline was met for completion of your project? Were any deadlines missed or was it done early? (1-5)
3. I never set a deadline, not wanting to rush her. That being said, it did take about 9 months from initial commission to completion, and she did take on additional projects after mine. While some of it was real life complications that I had accounted for, it did start to get frustrating towards the last month or two. Still, I feel if I had set a deadline, that the work would've been rushed or sloppy, and she did make sure that it was complete by the local furmeet the month before a local convention. When some problems popped up, she did the adjustments before the convention, very quickly.
How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your project? (1-5)
5. After the adjustments, I have no standing issues or complains about the suit or anything involved in the process aside from the length of completion. It was definitely worth the wait though.
How satisfied are you with the overall customer service with the maker? (1-5)
5. I've recommended her in the past, and I still will recommend her today. In the future, I'm likely to discuss other projects
with her in regards to suits.
Describe your Experience. Pros, Cons, or any comments:
She did provide a discount on the suit as it was her first full suit for another person, and how I initially recieved it did show a lack of experience in the matter. The arms were too long and a leg was too short, as well as the tail being on an angle. I sent it back to her with updated measurements and she quickly fixed the problems, aside from the angled tail, which ended up being removed (for the main reason of making it very difficult to sit down in pretty much any situation). I am very happy with how it turned out in the end, and it seems to be a popular suit around local furmeets. It's fun to be a plush, and she made that possible for me.
Name of Fursuit: Renoch
Suit Maker: Sarahcat

Type of suit: Fullsuit, Plush Suit
Date Completed: October 2014
Additional Features: Lockable Zipper, Plush tag sewn onto left leg.
Disclosures: This suit was the first fullsuit she had done for another person, and it did have to go back for adjustments once. All scores below are based on post-adjustment experiences.
Adjustments made: Arms shortened, one leg extended (both performed by Sarahcat). Paws stuffed and tail removed (myself).
This is my first fursuit.
Body:
How satisfied are you with how the body fits? Is it comfortable to wear? Does it allow for good movement?(1-5)
5. I can run around in it, have a pretty good range of motion, and don't feel worried about breaking anything, though I am still cautious by default.
How satisfied are you with the quality and durability of the body? Are the seams durable?(1-5)
5. I did break some seams on the tail due to carelessness, but I had intended on removing the tail anyway, so all it did was make that task easier. The suit itself is very comfortable, and quite soft, making me quite the hug magnet at events. I worry if I do some outlandish motion I might rip a seam, but I'm not one for outlandish motion, so I am quite content with the result.
How satisfied are you with the selection of colors and material? Does it match the concept art? (1-5)
5. The colours matched closely to my intent, and the material is soft and warm, which is good for cold weather wear like in the Northeast where I live.
Visual Aspects:
How satisfied are you with how closely the suit matched the concept art? (1-5)
4. The paws had 4 fingers, whereas I wanted rounded paws with no fingers, and a chest pouch I had requested was not sewn on. However, the stuffing in the fingers and the fingers themselves give me more freedom for antics than if they had been rounded, and they still are poofy and soft like I'd wanted. Call it a case of "Didn't know I wanted it."
How satisfied are you with the consistency of your suit to the makers style? (1-5)
5. No issues at all. It was her first plush suit, so there isn't really a "consistency" to be found.
Construction Aspect:
How satisfied are you with the overall quality? Are all the seams durable? Has anything fallen apart?(1-5)
4. Small holes formed in the head behind the ears from reckless removal, and the tail was made crooked, which was one of the factors for the eventual removal of the tail. Aside from that, I am quite content with it.
How satisfied are you with how well everything fits together and matches up? (1-5)
4. Sometimes a gap appears between the bodysuit and the neck portion of the head, but I acquired the extra fur from the project from the suit maker and I will extend the neckpiece if it becomes a persistent problem.
Communication Aspect:
How satisfied are you with how easy it was to initially contact the maker? Did they take an unreasonable long time to respond?(1-5)
5. I initially inquired about the suit concept at a furmeet. There was absolutely no delay, the brainstorm session happened a few minutes later and was hashed out on Skype over the next few days.
How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker? (1-5)
5. Responded within 24 hours in all instances. I think it'd be unreasonable to demand a shorter time than that.
How satisfied are you with the level of professionalism and friendliness of the maker? Were they pleasant to work with? (1-5)
5. Great on accommodating requests and helping guide me through the process of a first time suit commission, plus she never tried to conceal it was her first fullsuit for another person.
Overall:
How satisfied are you with how the deadline was met for completion of your project? Were any deadlines missed or was it done early? (1-5)
3. I never set a deadline, not wanting to rush her. That being said, it did take about 9 months from initial commission to completion, and she did take on additional projects after mine. While some of it was real life complications that I had accounted for, it did start to get frustrating towards the last month or two. Still, I feel if I had set a deadline, that the work would've been rushed or sloppy, and she did make sure that it was complete by the local furmeet the month before a local convention. When some problems popped up, she did the adjustments before the convention, very quickly.
How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your project? (1-5)
5. After the adjustments, I have no standing issues or complains about the suit or anything involved in the process aside from the length of completion. It was definitely worth the wait though.
How satisfied are you with the overall customer service with the maker? (1-5)
5. I've recommended her in the past, and I still will recommend her today. In the future, I'm likely to discuss other projects
with her in regards to suits.
Describe your Experience. Pros, Cons, or any comments:
She did provide a discount on the suit as it was her first full suit for another person, and how I initially recieved it did show a lack of experience in the matter. The arms were too long and a leg was too short, as well as the tail being on an angle. I sent it back to her with updated measurements and she quickly fixed the problems, aside from the angled tail, which ended up being removed (for the main reason of making it very difficult to sit down in pretty much any situation). I am very happy with how it turned out in the end, and it seems to be a popular suit around local furmeets. It's fun to be a plush, and she made that possible for me.
bdsm test?
Posted 11 years agoWhy not, right? Random is random, and fads can be fun.
== Results from http://bdsmtest.org/ ==
100% Switch
96% Bondage Giver
96% Bondage Receiver
79% Experimentalist
75% Submissive
63% Daddy/Mommy
59% Brat
59% Dominant
59% Girl/Boy
50% Brat Tamer
50% Primal (Predator)
50% Primal (Prey)
50% Sadist
46% Non-monogamist
45% Voyeur
29% Exhibitionist
29% Masochist
29% Slave
25% Vanilla
21% Degradation Giver
16% Master/Mistress
14% Pervert
4% All-Rounder
4% Degradation Receiver
== Results from http://bdsmtest.org/ ==
100% Switch
96% Bondage Giver
96% Bondage Receiver
79% Experimentalist
75% Submissive
63% Daddy/Mommy
59% Brat
59% Dominant
59% Girl/Boy
50% Brat Tamer
50% Primal (Predator)
50% Primal (Prey)
50% Sadist
46% Non-monogamist
45% Voyeur
29% Exhibitionist
29% Masochist
29% Slave
25% Vanilla
21% Degradation Giver
16% Master/Mistress
14% Pervert
4% All-Rounder
4% Degradation Receiver
Assumptions meme (because why not?)
Posted 11 years agoThey make an ass out of you and me, but...go ahead. Plop an assumption about me in the comments, I'll tell you how close to the bulls-eye it is.
Wow...been ages since I did one of these, eh?
Posted 11 years agoApplied for a job as a dispatcher in a nearby city, hoping that turns out alright.
GM'ed a campaign for the first time...now I probably never want to do it again. My god, I know I'm only 2 months out of my teens, but is it bad I'm already thinking "darn high schoolers?"
Turned 20? So that's a thing.
Hrm...other rambles...I dunno. Stuff doesn't really change, it seems.
GM'ed a campaign for the first time...now I probably never want to do it again. My god, I know I'm only 2 months out of my teens, but is it bad I'm already thinking "darn high schoolers?"
Turned 20? So that's a thing.
Hrm...other rambles...I dunno. Stuff doesn't really change, it seems.
*A-Team theme plays*
Posted 11 years agoA- on my first English Essay.
A on my first Algebra test.
Well...if college stays like that, I'll be happy.
A on my first Algebra test.
Well...if college stays like that, I'll be happy.
2014: A year in Review
Posted 12 years agoMilestones:
CPR Instructor
Driver's License
FireFighter 1/Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Enrolled in college as a full time student
Continuations:
1 year at a single job
1 year active firefighter
Remarks: Going to make this a regular thing now, I suppose. It's...been a busy year. I felt more like me than I ever have, I'll admit. Occasional difficulties and challenges, but overall, a very good year.
Regrets:
Being a little too loose with my money
Not living up to all of the commitments I have made
CPR Instructor
Driver's License
FireFighter 1/Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Enrolled in college as a full time student
Continuations:
1 year at a single job
1 year active firefighter
Remarks: Going to make this a regular thing now, I suppose. It's...been a busy year. I felt more like me than I ever have, I'll admit. Occasional difficulties and challenges, but overall, a very good year.
Regrets:
Being a little too loose with my money
Not living up to all of the commitments I have made
So I'm now a full time student
Posted 12 years agoYup. Registered for classes and everything.
owowow, my everything
Posted 12 years agoSo...started doing exercise stuff. Mostly no-equipment exercises, light lifting, and cycling. Sore all over x.x
And in other news, I register for college classes in a week and a half. Excited!
And in other news, I register for college classes in a week and a half. Excited!
Government Shutdown
Posted 12 years agoYay, politicians can't get along so 800k people's jobs are affected. How much more is it going to take before the general public actually tries to fix what's broken?
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Posted 12 years agoOh my god nerd squee. It feels like friggin' star trek! Or if you're crazy enough to run multiple stations...feels not unlike trying to keep it all together. Worth the 7 bucks, and hopefully it can get up to multi-ship games.
FurFright Meme
Posted 12 years agoAre you staying?
Super 8 just down the way.
Who are you rooming with?
My mate.
Who will you be with?
My mate now and again, but mostly going to be wandering about, bumping into people
Do you do trades?
Nope.
What suits will you have?
Don't have any?
What is your gender?
Male
How old are you?
19
Can I touch you?
A hug is fine.
Can I talk to you?
Sure, if you like.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Root beer?
Can I give you lots of money?
No, I'd feel a sense of obligation.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugging is alright.
How tall are you?
6'2"
You look pissed off out of suit can I come up to you?
I don't suit? And if I seem angry, just ask if I'm feeling alright, I won't snap.
Are you nice?
I like to think so.
Are you cliquey?
I like being approachable, but I have trust issues sometimes. Might not open up much.
Can I stalk you?
No.
How long are you going?
Thursday to Sunday
Do you have an artist table?
Not an artist?
Do you like parties?
Not really.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, call my name?
Super 8 just down the way.
Who are you rooming with?
My mate.
Who will you be with?
My mate now and again, but mostly going to be wandering about, bumping into people
Do you do trades?
Nope.
What suits will you have?
Don't have any?
What is your gender?
Male
How old are you?
19
Can I touch you?
A hug is fine.
Can I talk to you?
Sure, if you like.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Root beer?
Can I give you lots of money?
No, I'd feel a sense of obligation.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugging is alright.
How tall are you?
6'2"
You look pissed off out of suit can I come up to you?
I don't suit? And if I seem angry, just ask if I'm feeling alright, I won't snap.
Are you nice?
I like to think so.
Are you cliquey?
I like being approachable, but I have trust issues sometimes. Might not open up much.
Can I stalk you?
No.
How long are you going?
Thursday to Sunday
Do you have an artist table?
Not an artist?
Do you like parties?
Not really.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, call my name?
We fight 'em...in the rain.
Posted 12 years agoThe Motto of my Firefighter 1 class. What a great group of folks...17 people, from 18 years old to 40, all over the northwestern part of my state. Experience levels so different...and in the end, we all pulled together and plowed through our tests. It was a great feeling to find out I passed the written examinations a few hours ago. All that's left is the paperwork, and I'll officially be an interior firefighter. Got a long way to go though...more to learn, a lot of self-improvement to do. But...that weight is off my shoulders now.
Sex Meme TMI, NSFW, ALL THE ACRONYMS
Posted 12 years ago1: When did you lose your virginity?
17, on my twin-sized bed.
2: Rough sex or soft sex?
Gentle...definitely gentle
3: Do you have any unusual kinks/fetishes?
Several.
4: Weirdest place you’ve had sex?
Hotel room with 2 people one bed over?
5: Favorite sex position?
Doggy.
6: Do you like to be dominant or submissive?
I switch about.
7: Have you ever had any one night stands?
Um...no.
8: Sex on the bed, couch or the floor?
The bed, for me.
9: Have you ever had sex in a public place?
Nope.
10: Have you ever been caught masturbating?
None that I know of, but a few close calls
11: What does your favorite sexy underwear look like?
It looks invisible. :p
12: How often do you have sex?
These days, rarely enough that I almost forget what full blown lovemaking is like.
13: Is there anybody right now you’d like to have sex with?
Yup.
14: Do you prefer giving or receiving oral sex?
In the middle of the spectrum.
15: Most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you during sex?
Mate posed sexy for me and I got a nosebleed.
16: A song you’d listen to during hard/rough/kinky sex?
No clue?
17: A song you’d listen to during soft/slow/passionate sex?
See 16.
18: Are you into dressing up for sex?
Um...sorta?
19: Would you prefer sex in the bath or sex in the shower?
Sex in the shower.
20: If you could have sex with anyone right now, who would it be?
My mate.
21: Have you ever had a threesome? If not, would you?
No, but I've pondered it.
22: Do you/would you use sex toys?
I have and will continue to do so.
23: Have you ever sent someone a dirty text/picture?
If RP counts, then oh mai yes.
24: Would you have sex with your best friend?
Um...I don't...really have a best friend these days. So...meh.
25: Is there anything you do after sex? (for example, smoke, eat, drink)
FOOOOOOOOD.
26: Something that will never fail to get you horny?
Verbal teasing of my kinks.
27: Early morning sex or late night sex?
Late night.
28: Favorite body part on the opposite sex?
I have no idea?
29: Favorite body part on the same sex?
Hrm...penis.
30: Do you watch porn?
It either squicks me, or makes me want to do what I watched. So...no. Don't like it.
17, on my twin-sized bed.
2: Rough sex or soft sex?
Gentle...definitely gentle
3: Do you have any unusual kinks/fetishes?
Several.
4: Weirdest place you’ve had sex?
Hotel room with 2 people one bed over?
5: Favorite sex position?
Doggy.
6: Do you like to be dominant or submissive?
I switch about.
7: Have you ever had any one night stands?
Um...no.
8: Sex on the bed, couch or the floor?
The bed, for me.
9: Have you ever had sex in a public place?
Nope.
10: Have you ever been caught masturbating?
None that I know of, but a few close calls
11: What does your favorite sexy underwear look like?
It looks invisible. :p
12: How often do you have sex?
These days, rarely enough that I almost forget what full blown lovemaking is like.
13: Is there anybody right now you’d like to have sex with?
Yup.
14: Do you prefer giving or receiving oral sex?
In the middle of the spectrum.
15: Most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you during sex?
Mate posed sexy for me and I got a nosebleed.
16: A song you’d listen to during hard/rough/kinky sex?
No clue?
17: A song you’d listen to during soft/slow/passionate sex?
See 16.
18: Are you into dressing up for sex?
Um...sorta?
19: Would you prefer sex in the bath or sex in the shower?
Sex in the shower.
20: If you could have sex with anyone right now, who would it be?
My mate.
21: Have you ever had a threesome? If not, would you?
No, but I've pondered it.
22: Do you/would you use sex toys?
I have and will continue to do so.
23: Have you ever sent someone a dirty text/picture?
If RP counts, then oh mai yes.
24: Would you have sex with your best friend?
Um...I don't...really have a best friend these days. So...meh.
25: Is there anything you do after sex? (for example, smoke, eat, drink)
FOOOOOOOOD.
26: Something that will never fail to get you horny?
Verbal teasing of my kinks.
27: Early morning sex or late night sex?
Late night.
28: Favorite body part on the opposite sex?
I have no idea?
29: Favorite body part on the same sex?
Hrm...penis.
30: Do you watch porn?
It either squicks me, or makes me want to do what I watched. So...no. Don't like it.
Passed Firefighter 1 practicals, written in 2 weeks
Posted 12 years agoOkay...today was tough. But, I passed the tests. Hauling ladders, doing all sorts of stuff. Now I can focus on the written.
Practicals for Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Awareness/Operations. Nice thing to add to the EMT, I think.
Practicals for Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Awareness/Operations. Nice thing to add to the EMT, I think.
Almost done with another class
Posted 12 years agoFire is hot, and firefighting is tough. Probably the toughest class I've ever done.
( Warning: Vent ) Mom outed me to my grandparents
Posted 12 years agoSo I find out today that my mother outed me to my grandparents, despite that I've specifically told her not to. I haven't been this angry in such a long time...I trusted her to keep her word when she said she wouldn't tell them. So not only do I feel betrayed, I feel like my life has been invaded. Like she doesn't care how I want to do things, she'll do things to mould my life without my consent.
I...I'm spending the night at a friend's house. I'm so sick of this place.
I...I'm spending the night at a friend's house. I'm so sick of this place.
Rain marks the mood
Posted 12 years agoGoing to a funeral today, for one of my graduating classmates. It's raining...guess it fits the mood. Whole town's hurting from this, from students, to parents, to the responders. I haven't slept too well since it happened...maybe a sense of guilt that I wasn't able to respond to the call. Either case...been a while since I dressed up for anything, and rain marks the mood over this quiet New England town.
New class, new adventures
Posted 12 years agoTonight marks the official start of the practical class nights for a FireFighter 1 class I've signed up for. Feels like a crap ton to learn...knots, and history, procedures, etc...the textbook is about the same size as my EMT book. But, it'll be a good challenge.
Telling socks apart
Posted 12 years agoRandom, I know...but it's like 3:30 in the morning and I feel proud of myself for thinking of this.
For years, my mom always mixed up my dad's socks with mine...this issue carried over even when I started doing my own laundry. So...I stopped wearing white socks, instead going with black socks and boot socks as my main socks. Easy to tell apart, and we haven't had a mix-up in almost 6 months.
I know, totally random, but hey, maybe someone can use it. On the other hand...getting more nocturnal.
For years, my mom always mixed up my dad's socks with mine...this issue carried over even when I started doing my own laundry. So...I stopped wearing white socks, instead going with black socks and boot socks as my main socks. Easy to tell apart, and we haven't had a mix-up in almost 6 months.
I know, totally random, but hey, maybe someone can use it. On the other hand...getting more nocturnal.
This week has kicked my ass
Posted 12 years agoIt took me five minutes just to get out of my car when I got home from work...been a long time since I was this drained. Ah well, least it's the weekend now.
Driver's license get!
Posted 12 years agoGot it. Took me long enough, but I can drive now.