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#319 - Feel like I'm falling...
Posted 14 years agoOff the face of the planet!
I swear I'm still here! I just have a lot going on.
I've buckled down and am working HARD through the Chakat Commission. So far I'm halfway done one picture and am working out the layout of the second. This has proved a much harder challenge than I initially anticipated. Been a little overwhelmed but I'm making it.
On top of this I have a private comic commission, which I very RARELY take on, but I was made an offer I couldn't refuse and from a dear friend of mine. It's going to be AMAZING. I've lined 3/6 pages so far. It's coming.
There are a couple small illustrations still floating around that I need to finish and some stuff I need to upload but with all the life happening around me, it might take some time.
I have a new schedule of things going on:
"Schedule A"
Monday - Morning for cooking and working out; Afternoon Preschool; Evening Movie night
Tuesday - Morning Cooking, workout; Afternoon Socializing/Working; Evening Spend time with Boyfriend
Wednesday - Morning Single Mom Class (Doorway); Afternoon Preschool; Evening Working
Thursday - Morning Cooking, Workout; Afternoon Speech Therapy for The Monster; Evening Working
Friday - Morning Cooking, workout; Afternoon Preschool; Evening Gaming
Saturday - Morning Cooking, Cartoons/Gaming; Afternoon workout; Evening Socializing
Sunday - Morning Church; Afternoon Visit Extended family, Young Families Church group; Evening Spend time with Boyfriend
As you can see, I keep pretty busy. Most mornings start with a call from Dragonrift and in between there and bedtime I also have looking after the monster, taking care of my critters, doctors appointments and field trips, hiking, having friends up, and working on Rainfurrest stuff. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it adds up and it makes for a pretty busy momma fox.
I hope this helps you guys kinda understand why I'm not always around on messengers and sometimes why I don't post so much. And this is my OFF season. >__>
Rhari
TL;DR: Rhari is super busy, please don't hate me. See Schedule A for more details.
I swear I'm still here! I just have a lot going on.
I've buckled down and am working HARD through the Chakat Commission. So far I'm halfway done one picture and am working out the layout of the second. This has proved a much harder challenge than I initially anticipated. Been a little overwhelmed but I'm making it.
On top of this I have a private comic commission, which I very RARELY take on, but I was made an offer I couldn't refuse and from a dear friend of mine. It's going to be AMAZING. I've lined 3/6 pages so far. It's coming.
There are a couple small illustrations still floating around that I need to finish and some stuff I need to upload but with all the life happening around me, it might take some time.
I have a new schedule of things going on:
"Schedule A"
Monday - Morning for cooking and working out; Afternoon Preschool; Evening Movie night
Tuesday - Morning Cooking, workout; Afternoon Socializing/Working; Evening Spend time with Boyfriend
Wednesday - Morning Single Mom Class (Doorway); Afternoon Preschool; Evening Working
Thursday - Morning Cooking, Workout; Afternoon Speech Therapy for The Monster; Evening Working
Friday - Morning Cooking, workout; Afternoon Preschool; Evening Gaming
Saturday - Morning Cooking, Cartoons/Gaming; Afternoon workout; Evening Socializing
Sunday - Morning Church; Afternoon Visit Extended family, Young Families Church group; Evening Spend time with Boyfriend
As you can see, I keep pretty busy. Most mornings start with a call from Dragonrift and in between there and bedtime I also have looking after the monster, taking care of my critters, doctors appointments and field trips, hiking, having friends up, and working on Rainfurrest stuff. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it adds up and it makes for a pretty busy momma fox.
I hope this helps you guys kinda understand why I'm not always around on messengers and sometimes why I don't post so much. And this is my OFF season. >__>
Rhari
TL;DR: Rhari is super busy, please don't hate me. See Schedule A for more details.
#318 - Not entirely as Planned.
Posted 14 years agoWell FA, I'm back.
This holiday season was a wild one and it's taken me a while to recover to the point where I feel comfortable coming back and reasserting myself.
Nothing this holiday season went as planned. Some of you know that Dragonrift and I had been planning on getting together and at least spending new year's together. It has been something I've been looking forward to since september, when his work officially started letting people book time off for the holidays.
We asked for the time off then. Of the original tuesday - monday we asked for, we got Friday - monday. A disappointment yes, but I could live with that. I was still excited to see him. He applied for his EDL (which in his state allows him to cross the border sans passport) and we waited. And waited. And waited. Finally on the thursday before he was supposed to travel, he had to cancel.
Needless to say, I was crushed.
It's been since July since I've seen him and it will again, be late march or early april before we're together again. We both went through our upsets about it. Him on thursday night and me on friday. I had to leave Facebook and Twitter alone while I consoled myself, I didn't want to dump on everyone. Every time someone asked me if I was okay, or how I was holding up I would lose all the control I'd had on my emotions and just end up bawling. It was a major disappointment to me.
The sad part for me really was that The Monster had gotten excited to see him too. I'd been telling her all week that we would be having Rift over to visit. Since we've been talking on skype since about May she's had her fair share of interactions with him. She knows when he calls that I get happy and she knows when to tell him to go to bed (he works nights so he's in bed @ 10am, she'll even call him on it) So the fact that he was coming was a big deal to her.
We got the news while we were out shopping for groceries. I was really grateful to have LucidPariah and kittara there when I found out, cause it took me a couple seconds to compose myself. The Monster kept offering me hugs as we went and gathered our groceries that night, reaching up from her seat in the trolly.
We rang in the new year with LOADS of friends though. To name drop and point out the awesomeness of people: SilverRWolfe RadeMala BabyDrake wolfer101 Kiki and Lucid and a few more whose FA names escape me, showed up to party. The most awesomest of all though and who the party would have been nothing without was Malicaifoxhe gave us the hangout and crash space necessary to host the furries and provided a LOT of entertainment. Videos, video games, hot tubbing, a dance floor and a piano to play with. It was AMAZING. We had a great time.
After the festivities of the New year I came home and was basically exhausted the next day. I couldn't even bring myself to participate in my regular sunday evening ritual of Pushed to Talk (hosted sundays at 6pm PST) I was just tired and sad because I told them that I would call in with Dragonrift right next to me and make him talk! (He almost always has an opinion, but never calls in!) So it was with a heavy heart that I avoided that pain. Rift and I spent most of the evening on skype together. We both felt disheartened at the loss of our time together so we tried to make the best of it over the internet.
Monday came with its own trials. Overnight Rift's mom fell into some bad health and had to be hospitalized. My first reaction was to go, "How can I help?" the idea came up that I could travel there, but we didn't know how long his mom would be in for, and we both knew she wouldn't appreciate coming home to me and my little one there. So we let that rest for now. Tuesday rolled around and it didn't look like she'd be home for a couple days, I brought up the idea again but struck it down because we figured he would be going back to work on wednesday and it just didn't make a whole lot of sense for me to come down to basically go back up after a few hours. Well, he didn't go on wednesday and we spent the evening talking about it. I should have just taken the initiative and gone for it. It would have been totally worth it to spend some quality time with my dragon. But the past is the past and there really isn't anything I can do for it, now is there?
So the last couple days I've been sitting at home, reflecting on the events of the last week and wishing things could have been different. They can't, but a girl can dream right?
In closing, I'm back. I'm still a little emotionally raw and drained, my sleep schedule is still a little off whack, but I'm getting there slowly. Hopefully this spring will yield better results in terms of getting to see Dragonrift, but we'll see. These things are a trial, and I intend to pass this test.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday
Rhari
TL;DR? Had plans for the holidays, they were dashed, I am disappoint, lots of possibilities for alternate realities.
This would almost make an awesome comic arc.
This holiday season was a wild one and it's taken me a while to recover to the point where I feel comfortable coming back and reasserting myself.
Nothing this holiday season went as planned. Some of you know that Dragonrift and I had been planning on getting together and at least spending new year's together. It has been something I've been looking forward to since september, when his work officially started letting people book time off for the holidays.
We asked for the time off then. Of the original tuesday - monday we asked for, we got Friday - monday. A disappointment yes, but I could live with that. I was still excited to see him. He applied for his EDL (which in his state allows him to cross the border sans passport) and we waited. And waited. And waited. Finally on the thursday before he was supposed to travel, he had to cancel.
Needless to say, I was crushed.
It's been since July since I've seen him and it will again, be late march or early april before we're together again. We both went through our upsets about it. Him on thursday night and me on friday. I had to leave Facebook and Twitter alone while I consoled myself, I didn't want to dump on everyone. Every time someone asked me if I was okay, or how I was holding up I would lose all the control I'd had on my emotions and just end up bawling. It was a major disappointment to me.
The sad part for me really was that The Monster had gotten excited to see him too. I'd been telling her all week that we would be having Rift over to visit. Since we've been talking on skype since about May she's had her fair share of interactions with him. She knows when he calls that I get happy and she knows when to tell him to go to bed (he works nights so he's in bed @ 10am, she'll even call him on it) So the fact that he was coming was a big deal to her.
We got the news while we were out shopping for groceries. I was really grateful to have LucidPariah and kittara there when I found out, cause it took me a couple seconds to compose myself. The Monster kept offering me hugs as we went and gathered our groceries that night, reaching up from her seat in the trolly.
We rang in the new year with LOADS of friends though. To name drop and point out the awesomeness of people: SilverRWolfe RadeMala BabyDrake wolfer101 Kiki and Lucid and a few more whose FA names escape me, showed up to party. The most awesomest of all though and who the party would have been nothing without was Malicaifoxhe gave us the hangout and crash space necessary to host the furries and provided a LOT of entertainment. Videos, video games, hot tubbing, a dance floor and a piano to play with. It was AMAZING. We had a great time.
After the festivities of the New year I came home and was basically exhausted the next day. I couldn't even bring myself to participate in my regular sunday evening ritual of Pushed to Talk (hosted sundays at 6pm PST) I was just tired and sad because I told them that I would call in with Dragonrift right next to me and make him talk! (He almost always has an opinion, but never calls in!) So it was with a heavy heart that I avoided that pain. Rift and I spent most of the evening on skype together. We both felt disheartened at the loss of our time together so we tried to make the best of it over the internet.
Monday came with its own trials. Overnight Rift's mom fell into some bad health and had to be hospitalized. My first reaction was to go, "How can I help?" the idea came up that I could travel there, but we didn't know how long his mom would be in for, and we both knew she wouldn't appreciate coming home to me and my little one there. So we let that rest for now. Tuesday rolled around and it didn't look like she'd be home for a couple days, I brought up the idea again but struck it down because we figured he would be going back to work on wednesday and it just didn't make a whole lot of sense for me to come down to basically go back up after a few hours. Well, he didn't go on wednesday and we spent the evening talking about it. I should have just taken the initiative and gone for it. It would have been totally worth it to spend some quality time with my dragon. But the past is the past and there really isn't anything I can do for it, now is there?
So the last couple days I've been sitting at home, reflecting on the events of the last week and wishing things could have been different. They can't, but a girl can dream right?
In closing, I'm back. I'm still a little emotionally raw and drained, my sleep schedule is still a little off whack, but I'm getting there slowly. Hopefully this spring will yield better results in terms of getting to see Dragonrift, but we'll see. These things are a trial, and I intend to pass this test.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday
Rhari
TL;DR? Had plans for the holidays, they were dashed, I am disappoint, lots of possibilities for alternate realities.
This would almost make an awesome comic arc.
#317 - from my phone
Posted 14 years agoWanted wish all you wonderful furries a fantastic festive season! I'll be back sometime after the new year! No matter what you're celebrating I hope it is merry and full of good times. I appreciate you all so much!
a Christmas message from my family to yours!
Loves
Rhari
a Christmas message from my family to yours!
Loves
Rhari
#316 - 6 years on FA
Posted 14 years agoMan this has been a WILD ride. Back when I joined FA I could never have thought what being here would do to change my life and I will tell you, it really has.
I never thought I would be an artist. I always thought musician or something to do with animals and wildlife. In high school, I took ALL the music courses. Concert band, Jazz band, Chorale and Composition-Theory. I was a musician first and while I doodled here and there it all took a change when I met
noki. She changed everything, introduced me to other people who were into animal people, who communicated in ways that most animals do. We had a wild time of it. She introduced me to Golden Wolf's art, and from there Wolfhome, Kyoht's art and then we fell into furcadia.
I made lots of friends on Furc and eventually started drawing them under an early alias. I started posting my work to the internet and made a few friends. I got into my senior years of high school and got myself in the arts programs. I let my band and music drop off and picked up the brush and pen as my expression of choice. in 2004 I joined the first furaffinity. I spent hours on flash chat, meeting people and having a grand time. I took on my first commissions and started up my paypal account. I made furry friends all around the globe. And then FA the first went down and I was sad. I tried to take up places around the internet, yiffstar and y-galleries, even went back to posting on my deviantart profile. None were the same as FA and when it came back, it took me a couple months before i trusted it was stable enough to post on. I came back with This image and I was so happy to have my home on the internet back.
Around 2008 I took up a challenge, to draw every day, post almost everyday for a year. And somehow it stuck. I have huge archives of my work, from sketches to the finished pieces you see here on FA. I draw every day, I have huge full sketchbooks, it never stops. It slowed down in late 2010, with the struggles I had in my personal relationships I saw a huge decline in my will to draw. Things came hard, I was feeling broken and shattered, but I am still trying, I am recovering and so is my artwork. I've come back with a vengeance!
Through the years FA has seen my ups and downs, it's been my home on the internet and I hope that never changes. I hope to never leave, and I hope this place keeps going for a long time to come, because it's just my place. This is my world, on the internet, and I'm so grateful to be able to share all this with you!
Here's to many more years!
Rhari
I never thought I would be an artist. I always thought musician or something to do with animals and wildlife. In high school, I took ALL the music courses. Concert band, Jazz band, Chorale and Composition-Theory. I was a musician first and while I doodled here and there it all took a change when I met
noki. She changed everything, introduced me to other people who were into animal people, who communicated in ways that most animals do. We had a wild time of it. She introduced me to Golden Wolf's art, and from there Wolfhome, Kyoht's art and then we fell into furcadia.I made lots of friends on Furc and eventually started drawing them under an early alias. I started posting my work to the internet and made a few friends. I got into my senior years of high school and got myself in the arts programs. I let my band and music drop off and picked up the brush and pen as my expression of choice. in 2004 I joined the first furaffinity. I spent hours on flash chat, meeting people and having a grand time. I took on my first commissions and started up my paypal account. I made furry friends all around the globe. And then FA the first went down and I was sad. I tried to take up places around the internet, yiffstar and y-galleries, even went back to posting on my deviantart profile. None were the same as FA and when it came back, it took me a couple months before i trusted it was stable enough to post on. I came back with This image and I was so happy to have my home on the internet back.
Around 2008 I took up a challenge, to draw every day, post almost everyday for a year. And somehow it stuck. I have huge archives of my work, from sketches to the finished pieces you see here on FA. I draw every day, I have huge full sketchbooks, it never stops. It slowed down in late 2010, with the struggles I had in my personal relationships I saw a huge decline in my will to draw. Things came hard, I was feeling broken and shattered, but I am still trying, I am recovering and so is my artwork. I've come back with a vengeance!
Through the years FA has seen my ups and downs, it's been my home on the internet and I hope that never changes. I hope to never leave, and I hope this place keeps going for a long time to come, because it's just my place. This is my world, on the internet, and I'm so grateful to be able to share all this with you!
Here's to many more years!
Rhari
#315 - Streaming a Question and Answer period!
Posted 14 years agoCome join me while I bake cookies and answer questions! Might also let people skype in at some point! Come join us, come talk and enjoy some cookies!
Done Streaming
Hope y'all are having an awesome winter season! :D
Rhari
Done Streaming
Hope y'all are having an awesome winter season! :D
Rhari
#314 -Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Posted 14 years agoWell it's that time of year where people start planning/shopping for Christmas or start getting their Christmas photos done. So I'm offering a special on Christmas portraits for the next little while.
Sketches - $20 -- Clean, Traditional 8x11" and then scanned, can be shipped at an extra cost)
Inks - $25 -- Can be digital or traditional. Digital inks will be 8x11 whereas for this price, traditional inks will be 4x6"
Color - Starts at $30 and is on a case by case basis
1. PhrixusGryph
2. DrakedaSheep
3. Phrix
4. Phrix
5. Kat
I still have another project I'm working on so these slots will be minimal, but I don't want to not offer christmas commissions this year.
Rhari
Sketches - $20 -- Clean, Traditional 8x11" and then scanned, can be shipped at an extra cost)
Inks - $25 -- Can be digital or traditional. Digital inks will be 8x11 whereas for this price, traditional inks will be 4x6"
Color - Starts at $30 and is on a case by case basis
1. PhrixusGryph
2. DrakedaSheep
3. Phrix
4. Phrix
5. Kat
I still have another project I'm working on so these slots will be minimal, but I don't want to not offer christmas commissions this year.
Rhari
#313 - Keeping Happy
Posted 14 years agoA lot of people have asked recently how I always keep so happy.
Which I find funny.
I think the illusion that I am always happy comes from the fact that when I do get a bout of the sad I leave the computer. I try and walk away or at least leave any of the really open public forums (FA, Twitter, LJ) If I do decide to stay on the computer I draw or seek counsel in my close friends.
I do this for 3 reasons.
1. No one needs to know all my dirty laundry. There are just some things that don't need to get out into the rumor mill and it has taken me time to learn this.
2. It pulls me into a depressive cycle because I'll start feeling better and then jump into the places I habit on the internet and go, "OMG I was so sad. Why am I not sad anymore, nothing has changed... I'm going to be all the sad again" and my therapy-ridden background goes, "No! Stop it! Cycles are BAD FOR YOU."
If I don't post it, I can't find it later!
3. Y'all don't need to be brought down by my epic sad. When I do get sad, I draw, sometimes if the pictures are particularly cool, I'll post them, but for the most part this vent art stays on my HDD and will never see the cold pale light of the internet.
What I'm trying to get across here is that I'm not ALWAYS happy. No one is ALWAYS happy, but I try not to let the sad out shine my good times. My close friends, even those on the internet, know I have my down days. Those are the days you won't see me on twitter or posting on FA because the results are just so poor and keep me so down.
So, the next time you're feeling particularly sad, turn off the browser, and talk to someone! Or go for a walk. Visit a Dog park, even if you have no dog! Seeing all the happy bouncy puppies bounding about the park always brings a smile to my face and people are always happy to share their puppy love and let you pet their animals! Go into a field or drive up a mountain and watch the sunset/rise. Find something that makes you feel at peace or content and run with it!
<3
Rhari
PS: these are just my opinions, I know people suffer from all sort of emotional disorders and these don't work for everyone, but this is how I deal, how I cope and I hope that I can help someone through my simple advice.
Which I find funny.
I think the illusion that I am always happy comes from the fact that when I do get a bout of the sad I leave the computer. I try and walk away or at least leave any of the really open public forums (FA, Twitter, LJ) If I do decide to stay on the computer I draw or seek counsel in my close friends.
I do this for 3 reasons.
1. No one needs to know all my dirty laundry. There are just some things that don't need to get out into the rumor mill and it has taken me time to learn this.
2. It pulls me into a depressive cycle because I'll start feeling better and then jump into the places I habit on the internet and go, "OMG I was so sad. Why am I not sad anymore, nothing has changed... I'm going to be all the sad again" and my therapy-ridden background goes, "No! Stop it! Cycles are BAD FOR YOU."
If I don't post it, I can't find it later!
3. Y'all don't need to be brought down by my epic sad. When I do get sad, I draw, sometimes if the pictures are particularly cool, I'll post them, but for the most part this vent art stays on my HDD and will never see the cold pale light of the internet.
What I'm trying to get across here is that I'm not ALWAYS happy. No one is ALWAYS happy, but I try not to let the sad out shine my good times. My close friends, even those on the internet, know I have my down days. Those are the days you won't see me on twitter or posting on FA because the results are just so poor and keep me so down.
So, the next time you're feeling particularly sad, turn off the browser, and talk to someone! Or go for a walk. Visit a Dog park, even if you have no dog! Seeing all the happy bouncy puppies bounding about the park always brings a smile to my face and people are always happy to share their puppy love and let you pet their animals! Go into a field or drive up a mountain and watch the sunset/rise. Find something that makes you feel at peace or content and run with it!
<3
Rhari
PS: these are just my opinions, I know people suffer from all sort of emotional disorders and these don't work for everyone, but this is how I deal, how I cope and I hope that I can help someone through my simple advice.
#312 - Of Chakats and commissions
Posted 14 years agoSo I'm working diligently on the gigantic Chakat commission but I'm feeling a little burnt out. It's taking all of my energy and there are so many characters it's overwhelming. I hope you don't mind, but I would like to take a break and draw something outside of a movie theater! :D
I've been debating posting some of the WIP stuff so you can all see but I do want to keep it a surprise as well, what would you guys like, a gigantic surprise or a few tidbits at a time? I know my gallery has been pretty bare lately.
That said, I want to take a couple commissions.
4x6" Full color, starting at $25. Taking up 2 or 3. Need something new to draw.
1. Ruathan [Paid][Finished]
2. TheoWinters [Paid][Finished]
3. SilverRWolfe [Paid][Finished]
Rhari
I've been debating posting some of the WIP stuff so you can all see but I do want to keep it a surprise as well, what would you guys like, a gigantic surprise or a few tidbits at a time? I know my gallery has been pretty bare lately.
That said, I want to take a couple commissions.
4x6" Full color, starting at $25. Taking up 2 or 3. Need something new to draw.
1. Ruathan [Paid][Finished]
2. TheoWinters [Paid][Finished]
3. SilverRWolfe [Paid][Finished]
Rhari
#311 - 11 Things
Posted 14 years agoI don't do this often, but Farelle had this neat thing and it asked a bunch of questions, I won't tag anyone, but I'll ask my questions and you can choose whether or not you wanna respond!
1. You must post these rules.
2. Each person must post 11 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create eleven new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4. You have to choose 11 people to tag and post their icons on your journal. [Breaking this rule!]
5. Go to their page and tell them you have tagged him/her. [Breaking this rule!]
6. No tag backs.
7. No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." You have to tag 11 people. [Breaking this rule!]
1. What significance does your favorite color hold for you? (Obviously, I also want to know your favorite color.)
My favorite color is Orange. It's the color of my birthday and the color that has always been me. I am warm, fall born, Topaz is my stone, orange is just my color, always has been. I don't know where I would be without Orange. It's also my favorite fruit! D: Is there anything Orange can't do?
2. If you had to change the color or patterns on your character, what would you do? (An alternate you!)
I might change Rhari's arm patterns if I could. She has the generic "socking" of most fox characters and being a fox, there are like, thousands of us. I wouldn't, however, change her nose bridge. That is so quintesentially Rhari that it just couldnt happen.
3. Have you ever had a dream that later came to be real in some way? (Tell us about it!)
This happens more often than I care to admit, and is likely because I am so rampantly predictable. I just know what I would do in most situations, or at least my brain does and I know my friend
lucidpariah better than almost myself so I dream up a lot of situations. Deja Vu is a constant state for me D:
4. Do you know someone whose fursona is very similar to yours in species, color, pattern or personality? (who are they?)
Not anymore, but there used to be a character who's name was rhawen who was also a fox, who's name was not only VERY close to my original fursona's name (Rharwen) but who's character matched to a tee! Red fox, brown hair, socks. The only difference was the nose bridge. It was so very weird. D:
5. Congrats! For your birthday I'm sending you anywhere in the world for one whole week on me! Where do you want to go?
Now this is hard. I would love to go lots of places, but if I had the time, I would ask to go visit my boyfriend. It would be awesome to just have a week to ourselves to learn about each other and spend some one on one time together. But if Rift were busy and couldn't do that, I would go somewhere warm, by myself, with a beach and Sea life. :D
6. What kind of bubblegum do you chew, and if you do not chew bubblegum do you chew on/ munch anything else regularly for fun?
I love the Stride gums. They're awesome. Spearmint is like my favorite flavor. I don't much care for peppermints, but wintermints, spearmints, YUM!
7. What is the most frivolous purchase you've ever made?
Nnngh, I've done this too many times to count! D:
8. What is the oddest thing that you own?
I don't know what counts for odd. I am a furry after all? I would have to say my antique Cuckoo clock. It doesn't fit in anywhere, but I still own it.
9. Name one TV or book plot you'd be willing to take on in real life...
Pride and Prejuidce.
10. Pick one: Sing really well or dance really well?
Sing really well. People can dance behind me.
11. What is your fondest memory of this past summer?
Finally getting to meet Moredena, Jirris and DragonRift. That was so fantastically awesome and I hope to do it again sometime. You guys were amazing. Although next time I would love to bring my car and take you all adventuring! :D Maybe go to the beach or something.
Questions:
1. Were there any specific books/Movies that fundamentally changed you growing up? Which and how?
2. If you could change one aspect of school in today's world, how would you change it?
3. Where have you experienced the most culture shock?
4. What's your favorite game and what do you play it on?
5. If you could go to any convention, which convention would it be? Why?
6. Quick! You've been allowed to adopt any animal, ever, what is it? What challenges do you face?
7. What are you looking forward to in the next year?
8. Brain torrenting. What does that phrase bring to mind?
9. You can change 2 things in your universe, what are they?
10. What kind of Biome do you live in? Would you change it if you could? What biome would you rather live in?
11. What is your favorite thing?
Feel free to comment below or post your own journal, and link back!
1. You must post these rules.
2. Each person must post 11 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create eleven new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4. You have to choose 11 people to tag and post their icons on your journal. [Breaking this rule!]
5. Go to their page and tell them you have tagged him/her. [Breaking this rule!]
6. No tag backs.
7. No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." You have to tag 11 people. [Breaking this rule!]
1. What significance does your favorite color hold for you? (Obviously, I also want to know your favorite color.)
My favorite color is Orange. It's the color of my birthday and the color that has always been me. I am warm, fall born, Topaz is my stone, orange is just my color, always has been. I don't know where I would be without Orange. It's also my favorite fruit! D: Is there anything Orange can't do?
2. If you had to change the color or patterns on your character, what would you do? (An alternate you!)
I might change Rhari's arm patterns if I could. She has the generic "socking" of most fox characters and being a fox, there are like, thousands of us. I wouldn't, however, change her nose bridge. That is so quintesentially Rhari that it just couldnt happen.
3. Have you ever had a dream that later came to be real in some way? (Tell us about it!)
This happens more often than I care to admit, and is likely because I am so rampantly predictable. I just know what I would do in most situations, or at least my brain does and I know my friend
lucidpariah better than almost myself so I dream up a lot of situations. Deja Vu is a constant state for me D:4. Do you know someone whose fursona is very similar to yours in species, color, pattern or personality? (who are they?)
Not anymore, but there used to be a character who's name was rhawen who was also a fox, who's name was not only VERY close to my original fursona's name (Rharwen) but who's character matched to a tee! Red fox, brown hair, socks. The only difference was the nose bridge. It was so very weird. D:
5. Congrats! For your birthday I'm sending you anywhere in the world for one whole week on me! Where do you want to go?
Now this is hard. I would love to go lots of places, but if I had the time, I would ask to go visit my boyfriend. It would be awesome to just have a week to ourselves to learn about each other and spend some one on one time together. But if Rift were busy and couldn't do that, I would go somewhere warm, by myself, with a beach and Sea life. :D
6. What kind of bubblegum do you chew, and if you do not chew bubblegum do you chew on/ munch anything else regularly for fun?
I love the Stride gums. They're awesome. Spearmint is like my favorite flavor. I don't much care for peppermints, but wintermints, spearmints, YUM!
7. What is the most frivolous purchase you've ever made?
Nnngh, I've done this too many times to count! D:
8. What is the oddest thing that you own?
I don't know what counts for odd. I am a furry after all? I would have to say my antique Cuckoo clock. It doesn't fit in anywhere, but I still own it.
9. Name one TV or book plot you'd be willing to take on in real life...
Pride and Prejuidce.
10. Pick one: Sing really well or dance really well?
Sing really well. People can dance behind me.
11. What is your fondest memory of this past summer?
Finally getting to meet Moredena, Jirris and DragonRift. That was so fantastically awesome and I hope to do it again sometime. You guys were amazing. Although next time I would love to bring my car and take you all adventuring! :D Maybe go to the beach or something.
Questions:
1. Were there any specific books/Movies that fundamentally changed you growing up? Which and how?
2. If you could change one aspect of school in today's world, how would you change it?
3. Where have you experienced the most culture shock?
4. What's your favorite game and what do you play it on?
5. If you could go to any convention, which convention would it be? Why?
6. Quick! You've been allowed to adopt any animal, ever, what is it? What challenges do you face?
7. What are you looking forward to in the next year?
8. Brain torrenting. What does that phrase bring to mind?
9. You can change 2 things in your universe, what are they?
10. What kind of Biome do you live in? Would you change it if you could? What biome would you rather live in?
11. What is your favorite thing?
Feel free to comment below or post your own journal, and link back!
#310 - Tentative Fall Schedule
Posted 14 years agoSo my fall is quickly shaping up to be a busy season, which is lucky cause otherwise I'll be counting down the days till I see DragonRift again.
I just want to lay out the days that I am busy and often away from the computer for long periods of time:
Monday - Preschool Noon - 2, Generally get together with furry friends after school
Wednesday - "Single Mom School" in the AM, Preschool in the Afternoon
Thursday - Breakfast with Nana, Small church group in the evening every other week
Friday - Preschool in the afternoon, Friday night Magic:TG and Video games (No longer open invite)
Sunday - Church and small Group, family dinner with my folks
Now important dates between now and the new year.
October:
16-23rd - Rift on Vacation
21 - No preschool
21-23rd - RAIn Board of Director's Retreat
30th - Family BDay party
November:
5-6th Howloweeen
9th - My Birthday
11 - Rememberance day/Birthday party
16 - Family Birthday
23 - Family Birthday
December:
12 - Family Birthday
24-26 Christmas with Family
28- Jan 3 - (Tentative) Rift comes to visit.
On top of all this, starting at the beginning of November, I will have the Family dog with me every other weekend as my folk's are off skiing. I didn't put in all my little Doctor's appointments, but I'm hoping that I'll be having a procedure done sometime this season as well. Might be surgery, but we'll see what happens. I also have a sleep study somewhere in there and various therapy appointments for little Girl. (Physical Therapy, Speech therapy, etc)
Not to mention all the little impromptu furmeets that happen at my place and the quick gathering of my church group when people need each other. I'm kept pretty busy during the school season. I don't see myself opening up for too many commissions through this time, but I am working on the Chakitty one as we speak. It's my goal to have it done for the New year! Maybe I'll even incorporate that into the picture, we'll see!
As it stands, thanks for looking over my schedule and bearing with me as I settle into everything. <3 So much love for you guys!
To my fellow Canadians: Happy Thanksgiving!
To my American compatriots! Happy Columbus Day!
<3
Rhari
I just want to lay out the days that I am busy and often away from the computer for long periods of time:
Monday - Preschool Noon - 2, Generally get together with furry friends after school
Wednesday - "Single Mom School" in the AM, Preschool in the Afternoon
Thursday - Breakfast with Nana, Small church group in the evening every other week
Friday - Preschool in the afternoon, Friday night Magic:TG and Video games (No longer open invite)
Sunday - Church and small Group, family dinner with my folks
Now important dates between now and the new year.
October:
16-23rd - Rift on Vacation
21 - No preschool
21-23rd - RAIn Board of Director's Retreat
30th - Family BDay party
November:
5-6th Howloweeen
9th - My Birthday
11 - Rememberance day/Birthday party
16 - Family Birthday
23 - Family Birthday
December:
12 - Family Birthday
24-26 Christmas with Family
28- Jan 3 - (Tentative) Rift comes to visit.
On top of all this, starting at the beginning of November, I will have the Family dog with me every other weekend as my folk's are off skiing. I didn't put in all my little Doctor's appointments, but I'm hoping that I'll be having a procedure done sometime this season as well. Might be surgery, but we'll see what happens. I also have a sleep study somewhere in there and various therapy appointments for little Girl. (Physical Therapy, Speech therapy, etc)
Not to mention all the little impromptu furmeets that happen at my place and the quick gathering of my church group when people need each other. I'm kept pretty busy during the school season. I don't see myself opening up for too many commissions through this time, but I am working on the Chakitty one as we speak. It's my goal to have it done for the New year! Maybe I'll even incorporate that into the picture, we'll see!
As it stands, thanks for looking over my schedule and bearing with me as I settle into everything. <3 So much love for you guys!
To my fellow Canadians: Happy Thanksgiving!
To my American compatriots! Happy Columbus Day!
<3
Rhari
#309 - From a Fox's Perspective: Rainfurrest 2011
Posted 14 years agoThursday night we took off at about 5pm. Our Carmates arrived before the car got here but that was cool it gave me some time to play catch up wth Soulscape and finally meet Rift, who is a dragon but not my boyfriend (they even share the same RL first name, trust me, it BLEW MY MIND) We had a good time in the car with Malicai Fox showed up. It was good times all around and we had fun talking and planning what we wanted to do at the con.
We got there at 9pm-ish or at least it was that time before we were settled into our hotel room enough to leave. I ran into lots of people I knew. I had to plan for an extra 10 minutes to get anywhere cause people stopped me in the halls every time I went out. :3 Doesn't help I'm a social butterfly.
We got in and Reg'd at 10ish and got out first set of con numbers. By the end of the first night we registered about 700 and some people. It BLEW MY MIND. After that I met up with Jia and hung out in what would be the artist's alley area and drew for a bit until I got tired and then headed back to bed. It was a good quiet night.
Friday
I got an 8am start and went to go hang things in art show only to realize that I wasn't supplied properly and that art show needed some supplies too, so I went on an adventure with Trapa and Astolpho to Fry's and Staples. We picked up the nessecary supplies and headed back to the con. It was awesome to finally get to know Astolpho, he's one of my art hero's and I felt so honored to get to spend some one on one time with him.
I finally got set up in Artshow and all was good. Right next door was Dealer's Den so I snuck in there to take a look at everyone's wears. There were a couple tables I wish I'd gotten to a little bit earlier but that couldn't be helped. It was a blast to just see a lot of my dealing friends there. Picked up a few pre-ordered badges and had so much fun seeing people.
I Handed out my own preordered badge art, and completed a couple trades. It was so awesome seeing Haiku and Kashmere again. They are always a blast. I will never forget fangirling over Kashmere the first year I was at Rainfurrest. She is such a wonderful person and I love her to bits!! <3<3
I ended up at lunch at Spencer's with ChadPanther, Shir Nightstorm and RadeMala, we had a good tasty lunch and then parted ways. I walked around some more, met fans and friends had a good time until we decided it was much too hot and headed to the pool! CrazyBob was hosting Rainfurrest's "Swim test" for our camp theme so I got in on that after pushing Bob into the pool. It was cool but in the refreshing way. I did my swim test and then when I had to do my "float on back for 5 seconds" I blew e'erybody's mind when iOttr'd. It was a WTF moment for a bunch of people, but I looked cute doing it so... xD
At around 7pm I hosted a Pizza party with Lagarto and Hyper, ChadPanther, RadeMala, Malicaifox, LoftyFox, Dukeskunk, and more than a couple people who were in and out throughout the night. It was awesome having an open door until this woman who wasn't at all connected with the con came over and decided to have a talk with us about the noise. She said she was pregnant, tired, in bed and was flying out at 4am. If we didn't quiet down and shut the door she was going to call hotel security on us. More than a couple people were all like ":| and?" but I like to respect my neighbors so we quieted down a bit. It was good and awesome and we had SO MUCH left over pizza. Om nom nom.
Night ended with me walking around the con space and being handed drinks as I went along. "Here, drink this!" xD I've never had so many drinks in mylife!!
Poor Zanzan had to walk me back to my hotel room cause I was all giggly, stumbly and easily, EASILY distracted.
Saturday
Woke up and went to breakfast with Rei Vegan, Jia Saykea and Duke Skunk. :3 I love ihop! I got a really good Egg Substitute omlette with Turkey bacon and it really helped settle my stomach. I'd woken up still a little intoxicated, which is really really weird for me. (I don't usually drink so...)
After breakfast I went and commissioned a couple people, and had a good time checking out the other dealer's.
1pm rolled around and I hosted my first panel: Four or More Limbs, for the taurs and multilimbed. Covered some subjects about anatomy and build. The first time I hosted that panel, hoping I can do something a little more in depth next time. :3 Although the group that showed up was a real pleasure.
After that I headed to the Dealer's Den again and sat behind the Con store table. Handed out some drawn on, signed Frisbee's for people who donated to our Charity, Love a Mutt. That was so much fun! I didn't realize the time I was sitting at constore had passed so fast so I had to run to my next panel at 5pm.
I hosted the "Drawing Cubbyfurs" panel and it was a BLAST. I had the most amazing group in that panel and it was so much fun. We took a break from 6-7pm and then resumed the panel from 7-9pm. I'd only intended to go till 8:30 but we were just having so much fun. :3 We dubbed the panel: "Rhari talks for 3 hours and it's awesome!" I ended my panels and headed back to my room to get changed for the evening. Drake the Sheep took me for relaxing dinner while I was loosing my voice. It was so what I needed. Just a light dinner with a wonderful wonderful friend whom I care very deeply for. I ended the night talking with Shir Nightstorm, ChadPanther, Fin and their room mates (Sorry guys! I can't remember your names!!) and then it was to bed for this fox!
Sunday
This was a busy fun day. I started the morning by returning to Constore to get the few items I'd accidentally left behind, signed a few more frisbee's and then headed off to my next panel. We hosted the babyfur Q&A from 11am until 1pm and it was good. Answered a few questions, talked lots more. I LOVE talking and hosting things. I wish I could have done more drawing during this. It was as always a lot of fun. I really enjoy meeting people. There was one furry there I just wanted to give all the hugs too, it seemed like he needed it. I know what it's like to be depressed and trapped in the dark. I couldn't find the words, but you know who you are, and if you're reading this, you are more than welcome to note me and hopefully I can find the words this time to help. After this I ended up going back up to my room with RadeMala and HexV. It was good to see Hex again. We talked about local stuff and caught up. I needed a break before closing ceremonies. After all was said and done I headed down to the theater to prep for closing ceremonies. A lot was announced and we had a good time.
I spent a lot of time working for the charity this weekend, gathering donations and drawing for people and having fun, walking the dog, and it was all for a good cause. But I think the biggest thing I did for the charity was at the end of the convention. We raised over $3000 for our charity, with me alone raising just about $300!! And for that, I got a pie in the face. xD It was so much fun though and it tasted SO GOOD. I enjoyed helping out where I could!
After the closing ceremonies I got back up to the hotel room, had a shower and it was time for us to load up and head out. We hit the road at about 7:30, more than two hours after we wanted to be on the road, but it was worth it. I didn't get to say good bye to everyone I wanted to, but I tried. It was so much fun seeing everyone.
The next leg of our trip was supposed to be a 2hr drive home and food. We got on the road and about half an hour into the ride home I was struck with the sudden realization, I left my purse in the hotel room. It was so much derp. Everyone in our was like "D: RHARI!!" So we turned around and headed back to the hotel. It was all the derp.
Finally we got the border. Now this is one of the WEIRDEST border crossings I've ever had. We go through all the normal questions and we're suddenly hit with, "What's your favorite TV show?" Malicai answers, "Lost." I'm all, "Firefly" Rift's is "Dr.Who" and Soulscape was with me on "Firefly!!" We all burst out laughing as he sends us on our way. The other patrol guards are looking at us funny cause our laughter rings through the whole complex. It was SO AWESOME.
Got home to a happy smiley Toby dog face and woke up to Monster hugs. It's been a good con and although I am sad that the con is over, I am very happy to finally be home with my little family. Thank you guys for an amazing experience. It'll be a long time before something else measures up to this.
All the Love
Rhari
We got there at 9pm-ish or at least it was that time before we were settled into our hotel room enough to leave. I ran into lots of people I knew. I had to plan for an extra 10 minutes to get anywhere cause people stopped me in the halls every time I went out. :3 Doesn't help I'm a social butterfly.
We got in and Reg'd at 10ish and got out first set of con numbers. By the end of the first night we registered about 700 and some people. It BLEW MY MIND. After that I met up with Jia and hung out in what would be the artist's alley area and drew for a bit until I got tired and then headed back to bed. It was a good quiet night.
Friday
I got an 8am start and went to go hang things in art show only to realize that I wasn't supplied properly and that art show needed some supplies too, so I went on an adventure with Trapa and Astolpho to Fry's and Staples. We picked up the nessecary supplies and headed back to the con. It was awesome to finally get to know Astolpho, he's one of my art hero's and I felt so honored to get to spend some one on one time with him.
I finally got set up in Artshow and all was good. Right next door was Dealer's Den so I snuck in there to take a look at everyone's wears. There were a couple tables I wish I'd gotten to a little bit earlier but that couldn't be helped. It was a blast to just see a lot of my dealing friends there. Picked up a few pre-ordered badges and had so much fun seeing people.
I Handed out my own preordered badge art, and completed a couple trades. It was so awesome seeing Haiku and Kashmere again. They are always a blast. I will never forget fangirling over Kashmere the first year I was at Rainfurrest. She is such a wonderful person and I love her to bits!! <3<3
I ended up at lunch at Spencer's with ChadPanther, Shir Nightstorm and RadeMala, we had a good tasty lunch and then parted ways. I walked around some more, met fans and friends had a good time until we decided it was much too hot and headed to the pool! CrazyBob was hosting Rainfurrest's "Swim test" for our camp theme so I got in on that after pushing Bob into the pool. It was cool but in the refreshing way. I did my swim test and then when I had to do my "float on back for 5 seconds" I blew e'erybody's mind when iOttr'd. It was a WTF moment for a bunch of people, but I looked cute doing it so... xD
At around 7pm I hosted a Pizza party with Lagarto and Hyper, ChadPanther, RadeMala, Malicaifox, LoftyFox, Dukeskunk, and more than a couple people who were in and out throughout the night. It was awesome having an open door until this woman who wasn't at all connected with the con came over and decided to have a talk with us about the noise. She said she was pregnant, tired, in bed and was flying out at 4am. If we didn't quiet down and shut the door she was going to call hotel security on us. More than a couple people were all like ":| and?" but I like to respect my neighbors so we quieted down a bit. It was good and awesome and we had SO MUCH left over pizza. Om nom nom.
Night ended with me walking around the con space and being handed drinks as I went along. "Here, drink this!" xD I've never had so many drinks in mylife!!
Poor Zanzan had to walk me back to my hotel room cause I was all giggly, stumbly and easily, EASILY distracted.
Saturday
Woke up and went to breakfast with Rei Vegan, Jia Saykea and Duke Skunk. :3 I love ihop! I got a really good Egg Substitute omlette with Turkey bacon and it really helped settle my stomach. I'd woken up still a little intoxicated, which is really really weird for me. (I don't usually drink so...)
After breakfast I went and commissioned a couple people, and had a good time checking out the other dealer's.
1pm rolled around and I hosted my first panel: Four or More Limbs, for the taurs and multilimbed. Covered some subjects about anatomy and build. The first time I hosted that panel, hoping I can do something a little more in depth next time. :3 Although the group that showed up was a real pleasure.
After that I headed to the Dealer's Den again and sat behind the Con store table. Handed out some drawn on, signed Frisbee's for people who donated to our Charity, Love a Mutt. That was so much fun! I didn't realize the time I was sitting at constore had passed so fast so I had to run to my next panel at 5pm.
I hosted the "Drawing Cubbyfurs" panel and it was a BLAST. I had the most amazing group in that panel and it was so much fun. We took a break from 6-7pm and then resumed the panel from 7-9pm. I'd only intended to go till 8:30 but we were just having so much fun. :3 We dubbed the panel: "Rhari talks for 3 hours and it's awesome!" I ended my panels and headed back to my room to get changed for the evening. Drake the Sheep took me for relaxing dinner while I was loosing my voice. It was so what I needed. Just a light dinner with a wonderful wonderful friend whom I care very deeply for. I ended the night talking with Shir Nightstorm, ChadPanther, Fin and their room mates (Sorry guys! I can't remember your names!!) and then it was to bed for this fox!
Sunday
This was a busy fun day. I started the morning by returning to Constore to get the few items I'd accidentally left behind, signed a few more frisbee's and then headed off to my next panel. We hosted the babyfur Q&A from 11am until 1pm and it was good. Answered a few questions, talked lots more. I LOVE talking and hosting things. I wish I could have done more drawing during this. It was as always a lot of fun. I really enjoy meeting people. There was one furry there I just wanted to give all the hugs too, it seemed like he needed it. I know what it's like to be depressed and trapped in the dark. I couldn't find the words, but you know who you are, and if you're reading this, you are more than welcome to note me and hopefully I can find the words this time to help. After this I ended up going back up to my room with RadeMala and HexV. It was good to see Hex again. We talked about local stuff and caught up. I needed a break before closing ceremonies. After all was said and done I headed down to the theater to prep for closing ceremonies. A lot was announced and we had a good time.
I spent a lot of time working for the charity this weekend, gathering donations and drawing for people and having fun, walking the dog, and it was all for a good cause. But I think the biggest thing I did for the charity was at the end of the convention. We raised over $3000 for our charity, with me alone raising just about $300!! And for that, I got a pie in the face. xD It was so much fun though and it tasted SO GOOD. I enjoyed helping out where I could!
After the closing ceremonies I got back up to the hotel room, had a shower and it was time for us to load up and head out. We hit the road at about 7:30, more than two hours after we wanted to be on the road, but it was worth it. I didn't get to say good bye to everyone I wanted to, but I tried. It was so much fun seeing everyone.
The next leg of our trip was supposed to be a 2hr drive home and food. We got on the road and about half an hour into the ride home I was struck with the sudden realization, I left my purse in the hotel room. It was so much derp. Everyone in our was like "D: RHARI!!" So we turned around and headed back to the hotel. It was all the derp.
Finally we got the border. Now this is one of the WEIRDEST border crossings I've ever had. We go through all the normal questions and we're suddenly hit with, "What's your favorite TV show?" Malicai answers, "Lost." I'm all, "Firefly" Rift's is "Dr.Who" and Soulscape was with me on "Firefly!!" We all burst out laughing as he sends us on our way. The other patrol guards are looking at us funny cause our laughter rings through the whole complex. It was SO AWESOME.
Got home to a happy smiley Toby dog face and woke up to Monster hugs. It's been a good con and although I am sad that the con is over, I am very happy to finally be home with my little family. Thank you guys for an amazing experience. It'll be a long time before something else measures up to this.
All the Love
Rhari
#308 - Rainfurrest Changes and Panel info
Posted 14 years agoSome small changes!
1. We (Malicaifox and I) will be in the main hotel!
2. Monster will NOT be accompanying me again this year!
3. We have some room space if you're looking for crash space. Must adhere to the 2/6/1 rule.
Otherwise everything is as planned.
We'll be coming in on thursday for a late check in, staying until Sunday evening. I may or may not take commissions and I will be hosting a number of panels over the weekend!
Title: Meet the RainFurrest Board of Directors
When: Thursday 7-8pm Meet the Rainfurrest Board of Directors
With: Angel, Caladon Dalimar, Dragonfly Goodnight, Rhari
What: Meet the members of RAIn, the company behind RainFurrest! Discuss what it takes to put on a convention, put in some suggestions of your own, and generally learn who's ultimately behind these shenanigans, anyway.
Title: Four or More!
When: Saturday 1-2pm!
With: Rhari
What: For the multilimbed! Taurs, Multi-armed, Tentacled and those with Four or more! This panel is for the complicated critters who bend anatomy to their will!
Title:Drawing Cubbyfurs
When: Saturday 5-6pm
With: Rhari, CrazyBob
What: Drawing `em small and cute is a surprisingly different affair than drawing `em big and cute. Come hear our panelists tell you how to get the right look for your little ones.
Title: Cubfur Q & A
When: Sunday 11am-Noon
With: Aloha Angel lepkitty Rhari
What:What makes a babyfur? Or a Lil’ fur? Come join us for a fun free spirited exploration, and discussio n into an interesting subculture. If you’ve got questions or are just curious, here's the place to go.
And that's about it! :D I will be having lots of fun with these and likely some free art as well! Bring your cameras! The whiteboard illustrations come fast and leave faster! :D
Rhari
1. We (Malicaifox and I) will be in the main hotel!
2. Monster will NOT be accompanying me again this year!
3. We have some room space if you're looking for crash space. Must adhere to the 2/6/1 rule.
Otherwise everything is as planned.
We'll be coming in on thursday for a late check in, staying until Sunday evening. I may or may not take commissions and I will be hosting a number of panels over the weekend!
Title: Meet the RainFurrest Board of Directors
When: Thursday 7-8pm Meet the Rainfurrest Board of Directors
With: Angel, Caladon Dalimar, Dragonfly Goodnight, Rhari
What: Meet the members of RAIn, the company behind RainFurrest! Discuss what it takes to put on a convention, put in some suggestions of your own, and generally learn who's ultimately behind these shenanigans, anyway.
Title: Four or More!
When: Saturday 1-2pm!
With: Rhari
What: For the multilimbed! Taurs, Multi-armed, Tentacled and those with Four or more! This panel is for the complicated critters who bend anatomy to their will!
Title:Drawing Cubbyfurs
When: Saturday 5-6pm
With: Rhari, CrazyBob
What: Drawing `em small and cute is a surprisingly different affair than drawing `em big and cute. Come hear our panelists tell you how to get the right look for your little ones.
Title: Cubfur Q & A
When: Sunday 11am-Noon
With: Aloha Angel lepkitty Rhari
What:What makes a babyfur? Or a Lil’ fur? Come join us for a fun free spirited exploration, and discussio n into an interesting subculture. If you’ve got questions or are just curious, here's the place to go.
And that's about it! :D I will be having lots of fun with these and likely some free art as well! Bring your cameras! The whiteboard illustrations come fast and leave faster! :D
Rhari
#307 - Rainfurrest, Rhari and you.
Posted 14 years agoSo, I've decided to do the journal meme in regards to Rainfurrest, as well as a couple of my own rules for the con.
Some general rules about Rhari at con:
I'm eating, come talk to me
I'm drawing, come talk to me
I'm at the pool, sure! Come talk to me!
I'm fursuiting, come talk to me
Please talk to me before engaging my child in conversation!
I'm disiplinig my kid, Don't talk to me
I'm going to the bathroom, Don't talk to me
I'm on the Radio, Don't talk to me
I'm talking to someone, wait your turn, I've got lots of time for everyone.
And now, the basics:
1. Will you be attending?
Yup!!
2. Staying at:
Likely the Clarion, but we're trying for the main hotel
3. Arrival and Departure:
Thursday-Sunday
4. Mode of transportation
Drivin!
5. Rooming with:
Malicai_Fox, there's room in our room for furs that we know!
6. Con Plans:
Hosting events, panels, drawing in the Hangar, chilling with peeps and swimmin!
7: How can I find you?
I'll be wearing badges, fursuit and be followed by a chatty kiddo!
8. Do you do free art?
Nope! But I do trade for food, shiny items, cash or other art!
9. Do you have prints/Cds?
I have a select collection of prints you can ask to see.
10. Will you be fursuiting? if so: What suit(s)?
Yes! I'll be bringing KumonRyu
11. Will you be going to parties?
Nope!
12. Will you be performing?
Not formally!
13. Smoke?
Maybe. If you see me in the smoking area, feel free to offer!
14. Drink
Nope!
15. Gender
Female
16. Can I hug you?
Sure. But please have good hygene!
17. Can I talk to you?
Definitely, and please talk to me before addressing my kid.
18. Will you be at any panels?
Hosting:
Four and More - About the Multilimbed
Drawing Cubbyfurs
And the Babyfur info panel.
19. Can I touch you?
Feel free to tap my shoulder or poke me to get my attention.
Butt grabs are a definite no no, unless you're a DragonRift.
20. Can I buy you drinks?
Mountain Dew is preffered, all the different flavors.
21. How old are you?
23
22. Can I snuggle with you?
No. I've become a little paranoid of my personal space. You can offer, but I'll likely polietly decline.
23. If you're pissed off, should I approach you?
If I'm dealing with my kid, NO. If I'm frustrated at people, sure but expect a ranty fox.
24. Are you nice?
Generally! :D I like people
25. Cliquey?
No. :3 Anyone can come talk to me!
26. How tall?
5'3" approx. Kinda Short Round.
27. Can I Take pictures of you?
Sure why not!
28. Will you get anything commissioned?
I would love to get one of Dingbat's tea sets or something from Kacey, but I can't think of anything specific right now.
29. How can I get your attention?
Calling out for "Rhari" usually gets my attention, or "Momma Fox"
30. Can I ask you to dance at the raves?
Naw, I'll probably be up in my room with kiddo when those are going down.
Some general rules about Rhari at con:
I'm eating, come talk to me
I'm drawing, come talk to me
I'm at the pool, sure! Come talk to me!
I'm fursuiting, come talk to me
Please talk to me before engaging my child in conversation!
I'm disiplinig my kid, Don't talk to me
I'm going to the bathroom, Don't talk to me
I'm on the Radio, Don't talk to me
I'm talking to someone, wait your turn, I've got lots of time for everyone.
And now, the basics:
1. Will you be attending?
Yup!!
2. Staying at:
Likely the Clarion, but we're trying for the main hotel
3. Arrival and Departure:
Thursday-Sunday
4. Mode of transportation
Drivin!
5. Rooming with:
Malicai_Fox, there's room in our room for furs that we know!
6. Con Plans:
Hosting events, panels, drawing in the Hangar, chilling with peeps and swimmin!
7: How can I find you?
I'll be wearing badges, fursuit and be followed by a chatty kiddo!
8. Do you do free art?
Nope! But I do trade for food, shiny items, cash or other art!
9. Do you have prints/Cds?
I have a select collection of prints you can ask to see.
10. Will you be fursuiting? if so: What suit(s)?
Yes! I'll be bringing KumonRyu
11. Will you be going to parties?
Nope!
12. Will you be performing?
Not formally!
13. Smoke?
Maybe. If you see me in the smoking area, feel free to offer!
14. Drink
Nope!
15. Gender
Female
16. Can I hug you?
Sure. But please have good hygene!
17. Can I talk to you?
Definitely, and please talk to me before addressing my kid.
18. Will you be at any panels?
Hosting:
Four and More - About the Multilimbed
Drawing Cubbyfurs
And the Babyfur info panel.
19. Can I touch you?
Feel free to tap my shoulder or poke me to get my attention.
Butt grabs are a definite no no, unless you're a DragonRift.
20. Can I buy you drinks?
Mountain Dew is preffered, all the different flavors.
21. How old are you?
23
22. Can I snuggle with you?
No. I've become a little paranoid of my personal space. You can offer, but I'll likely polietly decline.
23. If you're pissed off, should I approach you?
If I'm dealing with my kid, NO. If I'm frustrated at people, sure but expect a ranty fox.
24. Are you nice?
Generally! :D I like people
25. Cliquey?
No. :3 Anyone can come talk to me!
26. How tall?
5'3" approx. Kinda Short Round.
27. Can I Take pictures of you?
Sure why not!
28. Will you get anything commissioned?
I would love to get one of Dingbat's tea sets or something from Kacey, but I can't think of anything specific right now.
29. How can I get your attention?
Calling out for "Rhari" usually gets my attention, or "Momma Fox"
30. Can I ask you to dance at the raves?
Naw, I'll probably be up in my room with kiddo when those are going down.
#306 - Badge Orders
Posted 14 years agoI'm taking badge orders now for Rainfurrest.
This is pretty much the only time of year (outside of cons) I open up for these, and I'm only taking a limited number this year, due to my other commission commitments.
They will be $20 for the official Rainfurrest badge size and
$30 Laminated Bust sized badges
Other sizes and complicated critters will be on a quote basis! Please note me!
1. Chad Panther
2. Chad Panther
3. Drake
4. Axelroo
5. Dukeskunk
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
<3
Rhari
This is pretty much the only time of year (outside of cons) I open up for these, and I'm only taking a limited number this year, due to my other commission commitments.
They will be $20 for the official Rainfurrest badge size and
$30 Laminated Bust sized badges
Other sizes and complicated critters will be on a quote basis! Please note me!
1. Chad Panther
2. Chad Panther
3. Drake
4. Axelroo
5. Dukeskunk
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
<3
Rhari
#305 - These times
Posted 14 years agoIt's coming on fall again. I can't believe it. Time just seems to be flying by. It's been good to be home for the last few weeks. I'm so excited to see life continuing. Since I've lost my little sketchbook things have been a little topsy turvy. I was 36 pages from being done that book, it was going to be a gift for someone, and now, well... it's not.
I guess I've come to accept that and I think this last week has been grieving for it. I think I'm past that now. I'm just going to keep moving forward right? That's all we can do.
Little girl starts preschool in 9 days. I'm so excited for her. she's become such a little person. I love her so much. Health wise she's been doing good, she's gotten over her asthma from earlier this spring and has scored along the same lines as she has visually over the last 2 years. They suspect her vision falls along the 20/670 - 20/1000 range, highly variable based on environmental conditions. She does much better in low lighting than in bright.
We will BOTH be at rainfurrest this year, although I will be looking for someone to watch her while I'm at the Guest of Honor dinner and during a couple of my panels (Any of my RL friends are welcome to volunteer! I would really appreciate it! And there's art in it for you!) This was a change in my original plan as I hadnt been planning on bringing her but, I think it will be for the best and you all missed her so much last time :3
I will be taking a couple pre-orders for badges and illustrations and have a couple pieces from past Rainfurrest commissions there as well! Just come and bug me!
Things are still going wise and I've started planning for the next time Rift and I get together (still waiting on his work to confirm the time off for us though!) We'll see what happens, in the meantime it looks like I'll be stealing a dragon around late december, early january. It'll be good to see him again. I like that guy!
But this is pretty much all that's been going on in my life! Hope you guys are good!
Rhari
I guess I've come to accept that and I think this last week has been grieving for it. I think I'm past that now. I'm just going to keep moving forward right? That's all we can do.
Little girl starts preschool in 9 days. I'm so excited for her. she's become such a little person. I love her so much. Health wise she's been doing good, she's gotten over her asthma from earlier this spring and has scored along the same lines as she has visually over the last 2 years. They suspect her vision falls along the 20/670 - 20/1000 range, highly variable based on environmental conditions. She does much better in low lighting than in bright.
We will BOTH be at rainfurrest this year, although I will be looking for someone to watch her while I'm at the Guest of Honor dinner and during a couple of my panels (Any of my RL friends are welcome to volunteer! I would really appreciate it! And there's art in it for you!) This was a change in my original plan as I hadnt been planning on bringing her but, I think it will be for the best and you all missed her so much last time :3
I will be taking a couple pre-orders for badges and illustrations and have a couple pieces from past Rainfurrest commissions there as well! Just come and bug me!
Things are still going wise and I've started planning for the next time Rift and I get together (still waiting on his work to confirm the time off for us though!) We'll see what happens, in the meantime it looks like I'll be stealing a dragon around late december, early january. It'll be good to see him again. I like that guy!
But this is pretty much all that's been going on in my life! Hope you guys are good!
Rhari
#304 - I'm SO ANGRY!
Posted 14 years agoI did something stupid today
Otherwise it was a great day. Good times. Good friends. Good food.
Until the end of the night when I was saying goodbye to people. I put my sketchbook on top of the car. I put it there, did my kid up in her carseat and said good bye to friends. I got in the car, got down the road and "OMG'd!!!!"
I've lost my purse sketchbook. I've lost the little book that has seen me through so much. I am absolutely crushed right now.
This is the sketchbook that saw me on vacation
Saw me through my first meeting with Dragonrift
the one that has been keeping me sane on my lonely dark nights
I just want it back, I just want to express myself and go, omg I have my thoughts back.
My sketchbook is a window to my soul, I hide NOTHING in there. Every thought, every expression is penned and expressed. It's how I stay sane.
I hope it gets returned. I need it so bad
Rhari
Otherwise it was a great day. Good times. Good friends. Good food.
Until the end of the night when I was saying goodbye to people. I put my sketchbook on top of the car. I put it there, did my kid up in her carseat and said good bye to friends. I got in the car, got down the road and "OMG'd!!!!"
I've lost my purse sketchbook. I've lost the little book that has seen me through so much. I am absolutely crushed right now.
This is the sketchbook that saw me on vacation
Saw me through my first meeting with Dragonrift
the one that has been keeping me sane on my lonely dark nights
I just want it back, I just want to express myself and go, omg I have my thoughts back.
My sketchbook is a window to my soul, I hide NOTHING in there. Every thought, every expression is penned and expressed. It's how I stay sane.
I hope it gets returned. I need it so bad
Rhari
#303 - Back! And I have a question.
Posted 14 years agoWell, we're back from our summer adventures. :D
We capped our vacation off with a trip down to the Northwest Washington Fair this week and now I can officially say that we're done our vacationing for this summer. We have no more plans to go away, no more camping and no more long nights. Time to buckle down and get ready for preschool and everything! I can't wait to be on a proper schedule again.
Now, as to that question for y'all. I like livestreaming, I really like showing off my work and chatting with you guys. How would you like me to announce it? Would you like me to post a journal, a submission? I ALWAYS tweet when I start my streams and ask people to pass it on, but would you like me to put something up here on FA?
Oh! And for those curious, I will be at RAINFURREST this september, and Monster might be in tow! She's finally getting to that age where I think she might really enjoy being around a large group of people. I'm really looking forward to it and showing her off and hanging out. She's so well behaved these days, I'm stoked.
Anyways! That's about it for this update. I'll post more about our adventures @ the Northwest Washington Fair on Facebook and Livejournal!
Lots of Love!
Rhari
We capped our vacation off with a trip down to the Northwest Washington Fair this week and now I can officially say that we're done our vacationing for this summer. We have no more plans to go away, no more camping and no more long nights. Time to buckle down and get ready for preschool and everything! I can't wait to be on a proper schedule again.
Now, as to that question for y'all. I like livestreaming, I really like showing off my work and chatting with you guys. How would you like me to announce it? Would you like me to post a journal, a submission? I ALWAYS tweet when I start my streams and ask people to pass it on, but would you like me to put something up here on FA?
Oh! And for those curious, I will be at RAINFURREST this september, and Monster might be in tow! She's finally getting to that age where I think she might really enjoy being around a large group of people. I'm really looking forward to it and showing her off and hanging out. She's so well behaved these days, I'm stoked.
Anyways! That's about it for this update. I'll post more about our adventures @ the Northwest Washington Fair on Facebook and Livejournal!
Lots of Love!
Rhari
#302 - At home for a few hours
Posted 14 years agoAnd then it'll be on the road again. Going to go stay in Vancouver while we go to Children's hospital again.
Being a parent never gets any easier.
I got another smidge of bad news today, Monster's DNA test came back. They were unable to identify the genetic markers for her condition so her diagnosis is still technically, "unconfirmed" The really unfortunate part of this test was that it cost so much for absolutely NO answer. :( Not to mention the 9 months it took to finally get an answer.
Without having a confirmed diagnosis we can't get into trials or even on lists for experimental procedures. I don't know why that bugs me so much, but if you had even the slightest chance you could fix something, you'd go for it right? That's all I want for her is to have the best possible chance. I love her.
I've written something much more long winded over on my livejournal which you're welcome to read, but it's basically this with a little more emotion.
Now I'm headed up to the big city with my mother (since my car won't make it out of town) and have to deal with the after math of a big fight that happened with my sister. I'll make it, I always do, but it's frustrating. I'll see you all when I get back later this week.
Have a good one
Rhari
Being a parent never gets any easier.
I got another smidge of bad news today, Monster's DNA test came back. They were unable to identify the genetic markers for her condition so her diagnosis is still technically, "unconfirmed" The really unfortunate part of this test was that it cost so much for absolutely NO answer. :( Not to mention the 9 months it took to finally get an answer.
Without having a confirmed diagnosis we can't get into trials or even on lists for experimental procedures. I don't know why that bugs me so much, but if you had even the slightest chance you could fix something, you'd go for it right? That's all I want for her is to have the best possible chance. I love her.
I've written something much more long winded over on my livejournal which you're welcome to read, but it's basically this with a little more emotion.
Now I'm headed up to the big city with my mother (since my car won't make it out of town) and have to deal with the after math of a big fight that happened with my sister. I'll make it, I always do, but it's frustrating. I'll see you all when I get back later this week.
Have a good one
Rhari
#301 - Hard at work or hardly working?
Posted 14 years agoHey guya!!
I didn't want you guys to worry! I'm still here! :3 Lots of stuff going on around my family right now. For starters in my real life family we're struggling as my parents come to terms with the fact that neither of them is happy and they don't know what to do with it. They're fighting a lot and struggling and fighting the temptation of divorce and just saying they're done with it. They've been married 17 years, tossing away a commitment like that, after going through so much together, I can't even imagine. I've been trying to help my mom deal with it and at the same time, be there for my Dad too. I love them both, but they really need to just sit down and work it out themselves.
Aside from all that, with the possibility of divorce looming and my mom needing some help around the house and dealing with everything in her life, it looks like I will be moving back into the basement suite beneath them. I've not quite got out of their range of influence since I moved here. I may not live WITH them, but I am still renting from them at the moment. Being back under their roof means I'll have access to babysitters all the time, a backyard, my dog and my cat as well. Not to mention having enough room to finally set up my office again!! <3
As for work, which is probably what you guys are MOST interested in, I've started work on the BIG Chakats commission. So far (with a couple days left to get your info/payment in) we have 42 characters involved! :D If you signed up but haven't yet got your payment in, note me and we can maybe work something out! :3
As for my Monster, we've been doing a lot of work up in the city with her medical stuff. My family is convinced she sees phenominally better than the doctors have predicted. She's even surprised me on occasion, pointing things out on the computer screen and the ease of her mobility. I don't think that should be TOO surprising considering she's grown up in this house, but it does catch us off guard every once in a while. On a happier note, she starts preschool next month, 3 times a week in the afternoons! I can't wait to have 2 hours to myself every other day. It'll be soooooo relaxing. I bet you anything though I will find myself missing her or even bored. xD Who knows, right? It'll be an adventure though! I'm so looking forward to it!
That's about it, I hope y'all are having a fantastic week!!
Oh, and happy Taursday!
Rhari
I didn't want you guys to worry! I'm still here! :3 Lots of stuff going on around my family right now. For starters in my real life family we're struggling as my parents come to terms with the fact that neither of them is happy and they don't know what to do with it. They're fighting a lot and struggling and fighting the temptation of divorce and just saying they're done with it. They've been married 17 years, tossing away a commitment like that, after going through so much together, I can't even imagine. I've been trying to help my mom deal with it and at the same time, be there for my Dad too. I love them both, but they really need to just sit down and work it out themselves.
Aside from all that, with the possibility of divorce looming and my mom needing some help around the house and dealing with everything in her life, it looks like I will be moving back into the basement suite beneath them. I've not quite got out of their range of influence since I moved here. I may not live WITH them, but I am still renting from them at the moment. Being back under their roof means I'll have access to babysitters all the time, a backyard, my dog and my cat as well. Not to mention having enough room to finally set up my office again!! <3
As for work, which is probably what you guys are MOST interested in, I've started work on the BIG Chakats commission. So far (with a couple days left to get your info/payment in) we have 42 characters involved! :D If you signed up but haven't yet got your payment in, note me and we can maybe work something out! :3
As for my Monster, we've been doing a lot of work up in the city with her medical stuff. My family is convinced she sees phenominally better than the doctors have predicted. She's even surprised me on occasion, pointing things out on the computer screen and the ease of her mobility. I don't think that should be TOO surprising considering she's grown up in this house, but it does catch us off guard every once in a while. On a happier note, she starts preschool next month, 3 times a week in the afternoons! I can't wait to have 2 hours to myself every other day. It'll be soooooo relaxing. I bet you anything though I will find myself missing her or even bored. xD Who knows, right? It'll be an adventure though! I'm so looking forward to it!
That's about it, I hope y'all are having a fantastic week!!
Oh, and happy Taursday!
Rhari
#300 - Of Vacations, Goals, and Relationships.
Posted 14 years agoWell, I'm back! Not entirely in my head, still kinda in vacation mode, but still, physically, I HAVE RETURNED! :3
This weekend was AMAZING. Just all that I needed, to get away, to spend time with other creative people, to expand my knowledge of art, body types, stylization and everything, it was marvelous. Not to mention, falling for someone.
Now it's been alluded that I have something of a relationship going on. Those that have openly pursued me have been told that I am spoken for, and now since we've met in person both of us have agreed that it's something more than just friendship.
I've become involved, romantically with
Dragonrift
Now it's been almost 5 years since my last long distance relationship, and even then, this is different than anything I've been involved with for the last 10 years. I've found someone artistic and talented, creative, smart, funny and respectful. This has made me the most excited fox. And he's a furry!!! :D Did I forget to mention that? xD
I suppose I am still in that twitterpated mode where everything is fun and exciting, and it looks like it will be for a while. Family obligations keep both of us at a distance even when either one of us would be so happy to meet each other, but there are steps and protocols we have to adhere to if we want this to work out, which we both do.
I do feel a little bad, as I've been a stifle in his ability to get anything done. For those of you (And I know there's a couple!) who follow his livejournal might have noticed, he hasn't been doing a lot in the way of reviewing the movies he's seen or the video games he's played. That's allllll me there. Which is unfortunate because I enjoy his journal entries just as much. He always has something to say and he puts it in the best ways.
Gah! See, now I'm all gushing and am full of the crush, but it's not just a crush anymore, we've snuggled and kissed and held each other and it was just so fantastic to have it in the real.
I have some artwork that I've been hesitating to post, because I still wanted to keep it kind of on the downLow about us seeing each other until we were sure that this would be something we could pursue for a while.
Now as for my goals, I have that EPIC chakats commission coming up. It is going to be a challenge for me to get everyone in and it looks as though I might have to expand over two images to get everyone I want in. Not to mention it's up for debate whether or not I go with the super modernized theater or something like what we have in town which is the OLD old stage theater converted into a movie theater sometime in the 1950s.
I also have two commissions from the last batch of commissions I did that still needs finishing, which should be done before I start on the Big Chakitties commission. It'll be interesting to see what develops out of all of this.
I also have my sekrit project which I need to really buckle down and focus on. It'll be good to finally get more of that done and just have some quiet traditional drawing time. I've flip flopped between doing the sekrit project digitally or traditionally, as my focus HAS been traditional, but I think just for ease of concept I might move over to digital so that I can get it done finally.
The other big thing is my little one. The monster grows bigger every day. She's been so so good about everything. From me becoming involved in a new relationship, to last week's vacation (She stayed with my family) to just going out and being our own little family. We had a hard spring and she's been asking me some very tough questions about family and our situation. Things like, "Where's my Daddy, Mommy?" or "Am I getting a little brother?" I don't know why, but that kind of stuff just pulls at my heart strings. When I was on vacation, on the last day, I called home from Rift's phone. I talked to my mom a little and then she passes the phone to the Monster and she told me about what she's been doing. I literally just lost it and was bawling in his passenger seat.
I guess I really am a mom eh? I miss her so much when I am away, even though it's relieving to have the break, it's just as rewarding to come home to a wonderful little girl.
I'll be posting a more in depth coverage of my vacation over to livejournal once I've typed it up and gotten the pictures from Rift regarding this weekend.
Now, I'm back, but I'm still transitioning back into business mode, expect a few more days of rest and relaxation. I hope you all are enjoying the weather and having a good time!
<3
Rhari
This weekend was AMAZING. Just all that I needed, to get away, to spend time with other creative people, to expand my knowledge of art, body types, stylization and everything, it was marvelous. Not to mention, falling for someone.
Now it's been alluded that I have something of a relationship going on. Those that have openly pursued me have been told that I am spoken for, and now since we've met in person both of us have agreed that it's something more than just friendship.
I've become involved, romantically with
Dragonrift Now it's been almost 5 years since my last long distance relationship, and even then, this is different than anything I've been involved with for the last 10 years. I've found someone artistic and talented, creative, smart, funny and respectful. This has made me the most excited fox. And he's a furry!!! :D Did I forget to mention that? xD
I suppose I am still in that twitterpated mode where everything is fun and exciting, and it looks like it will be for a while. Family obligations keep both of us at a distance even when either one of us would be so happy to meet each other, but there are steps and protocols we have to adhere to if we want this to work out, which we both do.
I do feel a little bad, as I've been a stifle in his ability to get anything done. For those of you (And I know there's a couple!) who follow his livejournal might have noticed, he hasn't been doing a lot in the way of reviewing the movies he's seen or the video games he's played. That's allllll me there. Which is unfortunate because I enjoy his journal entries just as much. He always has something to say and he puts it in the best ways.
Gah! See, now I'm all gushing and am full of the crush, but it's not just a crush anymore, we've snuggled and kissed and held each other and it was just so fantastic to have it in the real.
I have some artwork that I've been hesitating to post, because I still wanted to keep it kind of on the downLow about us seeing each other until we were sure that this would be something we could pursue for a while.
Now as for my goals, I have that EPIC chakats commission coming up. It is going to be a challenge for me to get everyone in and it looks as though I might have to expand over two images to get everyone I want in. Not to mention it's up for debate whether or not I go with the super modernized theater or something like what we have in town which is the OLD old stage theater converted into a movie theater sometime in the 1950s.
I also have two commissions from the last batch of commissions I did that still needs finishing, which should be done before I start on the Big Chakitties commission. It'll be interesting to see what develops out of all of this.
I also have my sekrit project which I need to really buckle down and focus on. It'll be good to finally get more of that done and just have some quiet traditional drawing time. I've flip flopped between doing the sekrit project digitally or traditionally, as my focus HAS been traditional, but I think just for ease of concept I might move over to digital so that I can get it done finally.
The other big thing is my little one. The monster grows bigger every day. She's been so so good about everything. From me becoming involved in a new relationship, to last week's vacation (She stayed with my family) to just going out and being our own little family. We had a hard spring and she's been asking me some very tough questions about family and our situation. Things like, "Where's my Daddy, Mommy?" or "Am I getting a little brother?" I don't know why, but that kind of stuff just pulls at my heart strings. When I was on vacation, on the last day, I called home from Rift's phone. I talked to my mom a little and then she passes the phone to the Monster and she told me about what she's been doing. I literally just lost it and was bawling in his passenger seat.
I guess I really am a mom eh? I miss her so much when I am away, even though it's relieving to have the break, it's just as rewarding to come home to a wonderful little girl.
I'll be posting a more in depth coverage of my vacation over to livejournal once I've typed it up and gotten the pictures from Rift regarding this weekend.
Now, I'm back, but I'm still transitioning back into business mode, expect a few more days of rest and relaxation. I hope you all are enjoying the weather and having a good time!
<3
Rhari
#299 - Going away...
Posted 14 years agoFor those of you who dont know, I'll be taking a vacation here in a few days. :3 I'm going to be headed down to South-west Washington and into the Portland Area for about a week. I'm so stoked! What this means for you guys is that I won't be checking my FA very frequently and I won't be available at all on messengers.
THIS IS PLANNED.
I need a small break from business and the internet before coming back to work. My Messengers will all be signed out and I won't be on skype. You can leave notes, and I will probably get them, and check them, but don't expect a response until I'm home on the 21st. :3
I want to send a shout out to Moredena, Jirris, Dragonrift and Silverrwolfe for their help in getting me to take a vacation. Seriously, all of you are a god send. I can't wait to hang out and do all the wonderful stuff we have planned, you guys are amazing! :D
If you ABSOLUTELY must get a hold of me and you need an answer by yesterday you can email me at rharifox @ gmail.com :3 and I should respond if I have wi-fi access. Otherwise, See you guys later, I'm going on vacation.
Rhari!
THIS IS PLANNED.
I need a small break from business and the internet before coming back to work. My Messengers will all be signed out and I won't be on skype. You can leave notes, and I will probably get them, and check them, but don't expect a response until I'm home on the 21st. :3
I want to send a shout out to Moredena, Jirris, Dragonrift and Silverrwolfe for their help in getting me to take a vacation. Seriously, all of you are a god send. I can't wait to hang out and do all the wonderful stuff we have planned, you guys are amazing! :D
If you ABSOLUTELY must get a hold of me and you need an answer by yesterday you can email me at rharifox @ gmail.com :3 and I should respond if I have wi-fi access. Otherwise, See you guys later, I'm going on vacation.
Rhari!
#298 - Big Announcement for Chakats, Skunktaurs & Foxtaurs!
Posted 14 years agoI don't know how to put this, I'm SPEECHLESS!
I've been chosen this year to do the FAChakats commission! :D This is open to Chakat, Cattaur, Foxtaur, Skunktaur... okay, almost any taur and is being hosted by their group. :D The theme is "A night at the theater" and is focused on couples and families. Little Soulvision and I will be in it as well!
To Sign up!
You'll need to go to their journal here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2494451/
In the Comments section fill out this info if you will definitely be in the collab.
How many characters you will be putting in the commission: (1, 2, or more)
Their names: (Chakat, Skunktaur, Foxtaur <insert name here>)
What you would like them to be doing in the theater: (kissing, drinking soda, sharing popcorn, or something else)
Who the couple in your group is or if paying separate of your other person than who you are with:
Any other details:
You will have one month to sign up.
Once you sign up you will need to send refs or descriptions of the characters you are submitting to
Midsnow in a note. Put REF for COLLAB as the subject, so that shi can keep track of everything to submit to Me. After one month and the ref sheets or descriptions are sent shi will send you my paypal info. You will need to submit the full payment at that time. This gives you a month to get 15 dollars, or more if you are submitting more than one character.
Hope y'all are as excited as I am!
Rhari
I've been chosen this year to do the FAChakats commission! :D This is open to Chakat, Cattaur, Foxtaur, Skunktaur... okay, almost any taur and is being hosted by their group. :D The theme is "A night at the theater" and is focused on couples and families. Little Soulvision and I will be in it as well!
To Sign up!
You'll need to go to their journal here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2494451/
In the Comments section fill out this info if you will definitely be in the collab.
How many characters you will be putting in the commission: (1, 2, or more)
Their names: (Chakat, Skunktaur, Foxtaur <insert name here>)
What you would like them to be doing in the theater: (kissing, drinking soda, sharing popcorn, or something else)
Who the couple in your group is or if paying separate of your other person than who you are with:
Any other details:
You will have one month to sign up.
Once you sign up you will need to send refs or descriptions of the characters you are submitting to
Midsnow in a note. Put REF for COLLAB as the subject, so that shi can keep track of everything to submit to Me. After one month and the ref sheets or descriptions are sent shi will send you my paypal info. You will need to submit the full payment at that time. This gives you a month to get 15 dollars, or more if you are submitting more than one character.Hope y'all are as excited as I am!
Rhari
#297 - At the Beach commissions!
Posted 14 years agoHey guys!
I'm opening up slots for At the Beach! themed QCD commissions!
Taking 10 Slots @ $10
Must pay by paypal or E-money Order (Canadians only!)
Must be paid before work starts. No in-progress sketches.
Choose between 600x600 Digital color or a 4x6" Digital Sketch (can be upgraded for $10 more!)
Free Sketch: Laineyah
1.Midsnow
2.Sonow
3.Tobu
4.Tobu
5.KitSkyfire
6.Tobu
7.Blacktail
8.Deathknight
9.GuardianKitsune
10.Runei
Note, comment or shoot me an email to get one! :D I may compile this into one big image file as well and show everyone playing together xD we'll see what happens (if there's any interest)
Rhari
I'm opening up slots for At the Beach! themed QCD commissions!
Taking 10 Slots @ $10
Must pay by paypal or E-money Order (Canadians only!)
Must be paid before work starts. No in-progress sketches.
Choose between 600x600 Digital color or a 4x6" Digital Sketch (can be upgraded for $10 more!)
Free Sketch: Laineyah
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Note, comment or shoot me an email to get one! :D I may compile this into one big image file as well and show everyone playing together xD we'll see what happens (if there's any interest)
Rhari
#296 - For those who watch my Twitter
Posted 14 years agoI'm okay. I'll be dealing with some personal stuff in the next week and then hopefully it'll be back to business as usual. Thanks guys for your patience.
Rhari
Rhari
#295 - Got my numbers confused again
Posted 14 years agoI don't know how I keep doing this but every so often I get my numbers mixed up and I mislabel my journal entries. It's funny, cause I started numbering them so I knew FA wasnt messing up and giving me the WRONG numbers. But human error is probably the biggest part of computing problems. (PEBKAC) :3
Anyways on the home front, things in my life have slowed down but are still progressing nicely. I'm adjusting to living on my own again. I can't believe it's been just 6 weeks since I kicked that guy who was living at my house out. It feels like it was just yesterday, but at the same time, forever ago. I'm still struggling through some things but I am hoping that with time it'll get better.
I'm getting myself back on my feet and trying to find ways to make myself happy, not make other people happy and I think I'm finally figuring it out. Last night I was up late watching some movies and I watched through Under the Tuscan Sun. It's something I haven't watched since 2009 and it was good to watch it again now that I'm at this point in my life where everything is undergoing change.
I think this quote sums up what I'm looking for right now best:
"They built these tracks even before there was a train in existence that could make the trip. They built it because they knew some day, the train would come. "
Does that make sense? I'm trying to lay down the tracks in my mind, to get myself ready for the future, for being the person I know I am ready to be. It will take a long time to the point where I am confident again, I'm struggling with my sense of self-doubt and my self-confidence, but with my amazing little girl by my side and something coming in the future, I know I'll make it through this and come out on top. :3
I have no where to go but up!
Rhari
PS I'm still taking commissions, QCD and regular. Shoot me a note if you're interested.
Anyways on the home front, things in my life have slowed down but are still progressing nicely. I'm adjusting to living on my own again. I can't believe it's been just 6 weeks since I kicked that guy who was living at my house out. It feels like it was just yesterday, but at the same time, forever ago. I'm still struggling through some things but I am hoping that with time it'll get better.
I'm getting myself back on my feet and trying to find ways to make myself happy, not make other people happy and I think I'm finally figuring it out. Last night I was up late watching some movies and I watched through Under the Tuscan Sun. It's something I haven't watched since 2009 and it was good to watch it again now that I'm at this point in my life where everything is undergoing change.
I think this quote sums up what I'm looking for right now best:
"They built these tracks even before there was a train in existence that could make the trip. They built it because they knew some day, the train would come. "
Does that make sense? I'm trying to lay down the tracks in my mind, to get myself ready for the future, for being the person I know I am ready to be. It will take a long time to the point where I am confident again, I'm struggling with my sense of self-doubt and my self-confidence, but with my amazing little girl by my side and something coming in the future, I know I'll make it through this and come out on top. :3
I have no where to go but up!
Rhari
PS I'm still taking commissions, QCD and regular. Shoot me a note if you're interested.
