Thanks to those who offered to assist me with my pokemon problem. It was a really big help!

Also, the BIG news. I'm getting a new FA name. ShapeShifterBlake does not fit me anymore, the art on this profile is less than decent, and I watched too many people and now I'm swamped with new submissions. I was an idiot, and I paid for it. Now I need to get a new account. So I'm not leaving, I'm just getting a new account so I don't get overwhelmed, and I can introduce my new style of art. So all of those watching me now, feel free to do so on my new name. My new user name will be DalaragaSareluss

I hope you'll bear with me. This will come as a much needed relief for me.

I need someone who is incredbily well versed in pokemon to help me with a particular problem I need solved. If you know pretty much everything about, don't hesitate to message me when I'm on. My usernames are dalaraga for aim, dalaragasareluss for yahoo, and dalaraga[at]gmail.com for msn. Yahoo is my least used, so inform me if that's all you can use before we talk. If you prefer you can pm me, but messenger IS much faster imo... anyway...

Updates...
Job sucks as usual. I didn't even feel like talking today. I didn't feel like welcoming the customers or giving them a warm goodbye, but I did because I'm too polite and courteous to not too. I stayed away from all my workers as much as possible, and took it slow and easy. I was depressed, and yet I feel like I have nothing to complain about in specific about co-workers, just the job itself and how boring and unfulfilling it is... but a job fair is coming and I am SO there! It's happening next Tuesday, I believe. I'll have to go there on my bike after work.
Also, I have a new pair of glasses. My right eye was getting REALLY bad, so these new pair are very relieving. And ever since I have worn them, I feel like I'm more intellectual and calm then normal. I guess it's that magic effect they give you, like an extra sense of confidence. I tried to get them to emulate Dalaraga's as much as possible, but I had to settle for ones slightly bigger than my original idea. They still are wonderful, though.
Third, I've been quite lazy lately. It feels nice to sit at home and relax more often. Keeps me out of the summer heat, and makes me feel more calm and refreshed.
And I guess the final thing to mention is that... how come everywhere the fark I look, people keep WANTING our society to degrade to the next level of stupidity and lowness? Government officials selling the people out for their own interests, policemen using too much authority, too many kids becoming absolute jerks when they grow up, adults letting their young children wander in the streets with no supervision, allowing people who are mentally impaired beyond a fair consciousness to live on as a vegetable and suffer, allowing our kids to spell words the way they sound because parents want their kids to become smart the easier way and making all the kids who tried look like they learned it for nothing, every race hating each race for being that race, movies that have sucky plots and try to cover it up with special effects, MTV having 6-8 channels of bullcrap when the only really good show on it is Pimp My Ride, all the good cartoons gone to make way for pathetically animated horribly written ones. It all adds up. Humanity sucks for me, in my opinion, and all I want is to sprout wings, fly away to a secluded mountain in Oregon, and breathe in the land not occupied by man. Seriously, everything wasn't this bad a few years back. Either decent good people need to make a stand, or I'll go insane! >.n.< Anyway, I've babbled enough. If I've offended anyone, I apologize. I'm just a little depressed, is all. Anyway, I hope to hear from you guys! *hugs and nuzzles all*

Do some of you get SO caught up in your fursona, that when people call you by your real name, you get confused like you have no idea who that name belongs to, or vica versa? Personally, I've adapted to being called both names. I know that I'm Dala online and Blake offline. But I'm wondering if any of you have a problem like that. It' d be kind of fun to hear. Also, here's another question. When you are INCREDIBLY pissed off, what kind of fighting art would bring a smile to your face the fastest? Jackie Legs delivering a kick to the poacher from Rescuers Down Under? That big thug of a lizard from Mighty Ducks cracking a good old cross on Montgomery Burns face? Or something completely random and original? I know I sound a little violent, but then again, seeing your anger turn into havoc on cartoon characters you dislike is always rewarding. Let me know your answers to these questions. Thanks!

Oh man, this one artist brought up something I don't talk about most of the time: Using modern day genetics to turn people into furries. Now, I'm all for it because freedom to look how you want to look is your choice. And I'm all for it as well. Maybe a nice gator or komodo tail on my rump, some enlarged bat wings on my back, and some ungulate horns on my head, and that'll keep me happy for a while until they can reconstruct your face into a snout XD But the major thing is, they CAN do such a thing through stem cell research. They can actually grow a part from an animal on a person. The main weakness is, it won't function due to the nerves not reading the part properly. When they can make the nerves connect with the limb, then they can start doing it. But as long as we have conservatives in office, we'll never be able to be furries because it violates human decency. Screw human decency! Humans are an indecent lot as it is! Let's make a change, so we can have our freedom! Oh, and please talk more about this with me! I must TALK about it! XD (Darn you for making me obsess! XP Oh well XD)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP9c9ka0jQg

This is an Anime Music Video featuring the Dragonball Z Saiyan Saga Fight with the song "Get Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed. Now, I never realized everyone liked to use that song with Dragonball Z AMV's, but then again, they haven't been very abundant on YouTube lately, so I might be given some slack. If you hate DBZ or Disturbed, don't watch this. Also, there are two audio problems in it that I really wish I could of gotten rid of, but couldn't, and a stupid watermark in the middle of the screen. I hope I can be forgiven for this, since this is my first AMV. Anyway, if you're on YouTube, PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT ON IT! I need some feedback. If you're not on it, you can message me here or on aim/msn/yahoo. Peace yo!

Well, me and my family went out to a late lunch, and other then some small argument, it was very good. When we came home, I decided to write my own Father's Day Card, because I htae getting those cheesy Ha;;mark cards. So here's what I wrote:

Page 1: Dad -

I may not always show it, but you have inspired my life in many ways you'll never fully understand...

Page 2: I look at you, and see you as a man of invention and originality, always striving to come up with new ideas and ways to better the world, and your ethics, whether work or personal. You are a man who works to be organized and perfect, making everything fit into place...

Page 3: You are a man of patience and wisdom, and yet you know how to laugh and smile. I may roll my eyes, but it makes my heart content to see a smile on your face, even if once a day. Dad, if you have taught me anything, you are a man who can say has earned his place in the world, and in his son's heart!

Love,
Blake

Back: Dedicated to Dad on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2006

Copyright Me (because Hallmark is cheesy, and rips you off)

I felt much better writing this than buying a card. It's more from the heart, and saves money. Anyway, I hope you can all read this and understand how good it feels to be able to have such love for your family. And if not your family, then perhaps for a friend. Me? I'm trying to make the world happy, one person at a time! :)

Does anyone know of a female artist (rl female) on FurAffinity who likes to draw herself as an obese female anthro dragon? If anyone can tell me how many artists on here fit the description, let me know. I find this to be a rare thing, and it would be a great joy to me to meet someone like this. But the main rule is, they can't be faking being a female. They must be a rl female. Anyway, let me know if you guys come across an artist or two like that. Thanks a bunch! It'd mean a lot to me!

Seriously, I'm thinking about taking the broom I used to sweep my Taco Bell and beating every co-worker's face in that pisses me off. First, the person who has enfuriated me the most lately. She is a double-sided hag who SAYS she's looking after my own interest, but all she does is complain about me, make a joke out of me, and side with the managers when one of them decides to tell me how much I suck at a certain job. And lately she's crossed a line. She tried to get me to date a chick who worked at Vons because I was looking into dating a girl. When she came to eat at Taco Bell, she came off completely dull, shy, and unadventurous, everything I can't stand in a girl. When I told the co-worker who had set this up that it wasn't going to work, and that I should decide who I love, she said, "No, it's OUR decision, AKA everyone else except mine. You know what you old bitch? F**K OFF!!! And besides her, I have the bitchiest manager in the world, another manager who has major stress issues, a whacked out drive-thru cashier who is weirder than me that pisses me off to know end, three of our workers don't speak decent English so trying to talk to them is impossible, and one of our new managers is always laughing behind my back like I'm an idiot. There are, perhaps, only 5 people I like at that job as of now, one of them is now a night shift, two of the day shift friends are maintenance workers like me, and one of them is the head manager of the whole place. Oh, and I'm on good terms with the district manager, so that's a plus. But other than that, I feel like I'm in the world of the Amazons, where I'm the Amazonian Warrior's little bitch, but instead of getting treated with kisses and sex, I get treated with beratement and contempt. *sigh* I really need to go for that job at Spencer's as a supervisor. My life will really be better. I hope I get it. I can't take my hell hole of a workplace much longer. *curls up in a corner and tries to think of happier things*

Wow! I've reached a landmark! 100 watches! (The pageviews, as you can see, are already incredibly ridiculous, beyond my control) Thank all you FA nuts out there for caring for a fat dragon like me! XD Everyone's constant comments, favorites, and watches are keeping me going strong! And after the last pic of the Agumon that I did, everyone says I improved from the last pic! The MAIN reason why is because I used images from google as sources. So I'm going to do that more often from now on! Also, I'm becoming more and more patient, which I'm pleased with. I'm not wanting to rush, and I'm wanting to make it good. I think my artistic spark is stronger than ever! I want to thank my brother for igniting it again, and for helping me realize that it is only my ambition and my determination that keep it sparkling! And I'd like to thank my spirit brothers and messenger friends for keeping close with me through my artistic growth! I'm determined to be an awesome artist by the end of the year. If not, there's always all next year to improve even more! It's like the song goes, "I FEEL GOOD! NUH nuh NUh nuh NUH nuh Nuh!" Hehe, keep on watching! XD

This has SEVERELY got me fuming! I've known arists in the past who say they suck, and yet when I look at my art and theirs, I'd give ANYTHING to have their skills. I won't say who, but I can say that I find it too humbling. Seriously, look at my art and just tell me then that you suck! Because you DON'T! If you want to get better, that's fine. But don't give up because you're not at the level you should be. There's a rule that I've set to follow, because it works: Quality over Quantity. Your art will be infinitely better if you SLOW down and TAKE YOUR TIME! I learned this the hard way. There's no such thing as "being born" with an artistic hand. That stuff is a pure load of bull$#^%!!! Even though I'm not that great, I feel that I've been improving by inches lately, and I'm not going to stop. I'm going to be mid-tier at LEAST one day. But seriously, even if you can draw quality quickly, think how many times you can improve by slowing down. All I'm saying is, be grateful you draw better than me! (Note: Before you mention it, those pics of Dalaraga where he looks like a balloon-shaped dragon are done by Fanimal, not by me. Look at the OTHER art, that stuff is mine. XD)

Anyway, to the more important stuff. Thanks to the people who found me worthy enough to request art from me. I really appreciate being held highly, even if I'm not that great of an artist. And thanks to everyone who has watched me or faved my submissions! It's really nice being here! :)

Upcoming Pics in Order of Chronology:
1. Sitting Diapered Adult Anthro Agumon
2. Request from SkyeDancer
3. Request from JJHusk
4. The Funny Things About Furries #1: How furries do eating
5. Not the right equipment...

I apologize, but this damn system will not allow me to access my inbox. I have no clue why, and it's upsetting me. If you need to reach me, please e-mail me at dalaraga@gmail.com, or go to one of my messenger names. I hope to hear from you!

I don't know what to say, except... since I can't individually go around thanking everyone for their watches and faves (since I was so lazy in not doing so when I had the chance), I'll say it here. Thanks to everyone for all your faves and watches! It means a lot to me! I hope in the future, I can make it up to all of you. I am always open for requests and trades, but will be happier to do so if inspired through something I enjoy. Anyway, thanks! ^.n.^

1. What is your character's name?
- Dalaraga Sareluss

2. What kind of character is it (furry, anime, etc) and any particular race?
- Anthro Western Dragon

3. What is the first thing your character would think of when he/she first wakes up?
- {Uggh, stupid alarm clock. I only needed a little more sleep...}

4. Your character's favorite outfit would be?
- He has three preferences. When he's in strict crowd, he wears glasses, a t-shirt, shorts, briefs, and sandals. When he's in a slightly more tolerable crowd, he goes naked, keeping his glasses. When he's in a fully
accepting crowd, he wears his glasses and just a disposable diaper and nothing else.

5. When your character looks into a mirror, what's the first thing they would notice?
- Those glasses on my face, and how much distinguishment they give me.

6. Does your character have the same tastes in food as you?
- YES! Carnivore ALL the way! XD

7. How is your character similar to you?
- Everything

8. How is he/she different?
- The fact that he's a dragon, and he's much more confident and set in his ways than me.

9. If your character could speak, would they have the same voice as you?
- Hell yeah! Otherwise, it wouldn't be me! XP

10. If you were to suddenly become your character, what do you think would be the first thing you would do as them?
- Wonder how I'm going to break it to everyone that their friend has become a 7 ft tall, obese anthro dragon XD

11. Is there something about your character that you don't like how others think of them?
- I find it sort of upsetting that people find diapers SO gross or offensive. I never draw myself in dirty ones, only clean ones, so I don't see why everyone makes a BIG deal about it <.n.<

12. What advantages does your character have over you?
- Almost everything, really.

13. What disadvantages?
- Much more trusting than me (which can be bad), and heat bothers me even more.

14. Do you have any secrets relating to your character that only you know?
- Not really that many, to be honest.

15. Do you have any secret drawings only you know about?
- Secret I suppose, but I could always show them off here (I'd have to draw them again, though >.n.>)

16. Do you have any plans for your character or are you working on something big relating to him/her?
- I'm hoping to make a costume of Dalaraga one day where, instead of it being a fursuit, it's like a latex costume I can attach to myself, so it looks REALLY realistic. That would rule! XD

17. What misconception(s), if any, do people have about your character?
- Not really any that I know of, although if I meet extremely gay furs on messenger, they automatically assume I want to get it on with them (I'm straight, for the record. Boobs and vaginas for this draggy! XD)

18. If you could have just ONE characteristic from your character, what would it be?
- THE WINGS! Flying has been my biggest dream all my life! If I had those, then I'd be MUCH MUCH happier XD

19. Have you made any characters that go along with yours, based on real-life people, that have the same relationship with your character as you with the real-life person?
- I plan on making a comic that's similar to this concept using Dalaraga when I get better at art.

20. Have you written any stories about your character?
- Yes, but none I can post at the moment.

21. How has your character changed since his/her first creation?
- I've had SO many changes, people have sometimes marked my fursona as a chimaera. But I have finally settled on Dalaraga, and have NOT changed for at least a month to 2 months straight (which I'm proud of ^.n.^)

22. Give us a one-liner from him/her.
- "Hey there, baby!"

1. Your name again?
Dalaraga Draconicus. Dalaraga was an actual name that had come to me in a vision while I was in heat. Draconicus was given to me by a fellow furry named Laegreffon, and was junked for a while until I decided to use it again.

2. How old are you?
20 turning 21 on May 30, 1985. I mature pretty slow, but unlike my human self, my dragon self can live for hundreds more years. Maturing slowly comes in handy when you want to stay young for a very long time.

3. What exactly IS your species?
I'm an Arctic Gatagon (short for gator dragon). I'm the first of my species, and prefer a colder climate (even though I'm stuck in a blistering hellhole of a city that gets to be 110 during the summer. That's TORTURE for a Gatagon like me! XD)

3. What are your body statistics?
My weight is uncertain, but my height is always 6 ft tall or a little higher

4. What are your interests?
Besides the general aspects I mentioned, there are things both within AND outside of those interests. As far as within, I enjoy mouth-to-mouth inflation sequences where the victim stays on the ground (when they float, it ruins the effect of the "weight gain" illusion). I also like diapering sequences AND buddy buddy pics. Outside of my stated interests, I like the mall, the arcade, full moons, and sitting when I don't feel active.

5. What do you dislike?
LONG list XD. Artists who consider stick figures actual art instead of just skeletons, bad food, acne, my lazy eye, people who assume you're gay for being friendly, visible excrement in pics, immobility, people who dislike eating SO much they become anorexic, the kids who used to pick on me in school, my job, kids who want to make a life by selling drugs, getting hurt physically, realizing I'm acting out my thoughts in public, my inability to wear normal skate shoes (I'd have to get them custom-made), asthma, my syndrome, bias people in general, people who scoff at the environment, and people who wear rude harassing shirts (unless they're not as harassing, then it's funny).

6. What is your life goal?
To work on making a car that can go fast AND still be good for the environment

7. As Dalaraga, what are your physical strengths?
I have a lot of vitality and I'm strong, I'm resistant to cold, I can't be cut, I can't be pierced, I can fly, my senses are increased, and I can use my tail very effectively.

8. As Dalaraga, what are your physical weaknesses?
I'm weak to heat, my defense is low so I don't take pain very well, I'm slow, my wings are slightly fragile, and my chin is very sensitive

9. How did Dalaraga come to be?
He was once a human who had dreams of becoming Dalaraga. He ran into a woman who transformed into an obese dragoness, and inflation-transformed him into Dalaraga. Dalaraga is now attempting to become this dragoness' boyfriend.

10. What is Dalaraga's job?
Hs ie a freelance crimefighter, who fights to keep his city safe. He has heard of other furries and scalies who are heroes, and is keeping an eye out for them. His main goal is to defeat the Black Dragon Therimos, who wants to eventually turn the world of humans into his draconic slaves.

11. What's your orientation?
I'm a ladies guy! If any girls out there want to talk to a cute gatagon like me, my aim handle is always on display!

12. Any last words before you end this Q and A?
I've been a member of the fandom for almost 10 1/2 years now, and I'm glad to have made so many friends. I hope on getting a fursuit of Dalaraga one day, and maybe even going to an FC. I hope to see as many of you as I can within the time I have in this world! Hope to hear from a lot more of you! ^.n.^