Back on the horse
Posted 8 years agoFirst of all I want to thank everyone who supported me through the recent incident with my mother. I believe I am over the worst of it and need to look on to better things.
I am not really one to make New Year's resolutions, but I am looking forward to the new year with anticipation. I feel like I am ready to play a bigger game, what that entails don't have a clear vision of. All I know is that there is something stirring inside of me to have a positive impact on people's lives.
I wasted a lot of time this year with stress, worry, pettiness, and aggravation. Spending the majority of Christmas weekend in the hospital with my mother has adjusted my perspective. I can't spend so much time wallowing in these things when there are people dying in the next room pleading for the opportunities that I still have.
This new perspective must follow into the new year. I can't take all the negativity, cynicism, and depression with me. If that happens another year will be wasted with the old mindset. I know it won't be easy and there are going to be struggles, challenges, and tests. A vision has to be maintained of myself beyond those chsllengesso they don't hold me back.
I see myself in a new job, moving in with Scout, getting my pilot's license and taking him on a date in the sky. I see myself losing 20 pounds and actually keeping it off. I see myself stop looking into others for miracles and answers, taking more responsibility for where I am in life.
What do you see yourself doing in the next year?
I am not really one to make New Year's resolutions, but I am looking forward to the new year with anticipation. I feel like I am ready to play a bigger game, what that entails don't have a clear vision of. All I know is that there is something stirring inside of me to have a positive impact on people's lives.
I wasted a lot of time this year with stress, worry, pettiness, and aggravation. Spending the majority of Christmas weekend in the hospital with my mother has adjusted my perspective. I can't spend so much time wallowing in these things when there are people dying in the next room pleading for the opportunities that I still have.
This new perspective must follow into the new year. I can't take all the negativity, cynicism, and depression with me. If that happens another year will be wasted with the old mindset. I know it won't be easy and there are going to be struggles, challenges, and tests. A vision has to be maintained of myself beyond those chsllengesso they don't hold me back.
I see myself in a new job, moving in with Scout, getting my pilot's license and taking him on a date in the sky. I see myself losing 20 pounds and actually keeping it off. I see myself stop looking into others for miracles and answers, taking more responsibility for where I am in life.
What do you see yourself doing in the next year?
Easy Christmas Summary
Posted 8 years agoMom tried to kill herself.
Boyfriend is awesome.
Boyfriend is awesome.
Christmas Weekend
Posted 8 years agoChristmas weekend is off to an anxious start, have been trying to get in contact with mom the past few days to set up Christmas plans and shes not been returning my calls and her facebook has gone dead silent. In all likely hood she just did something weird to her phone but my cynical mind enjoys torturing me with Stephen King-esque scenarios. Holidays have been extra stressful for the family since my father passed away a few years ago, hard not to sink into depression.
My waff is returning to NC on the 26th and we'll get to have our first Christmas together, greatly looking forward to that and whats to come.
My waff is returning to NC on the 26th and we'll get to have our first Christmas together, greatly looking forward to that and whats to come.
Exciting weekend ahead!
Posted 8 years agoUpcoming this weekend I'll be frolicing down to Florida to meet
's parents! Its exciting and skurry, but I'm sure things will turn out fine. Its going to be an exhausting amount of driving in a short time but will certainly be worth it. *wiggles* P=
While down there I'll be fursuiting with him at a Shriners Hosptial Christmas party, something I've been wanting to do for a long time, should be alot of fun and hopefully a repeat event every year!

While down there I'll be fursuiting with him at a Shriners Hosptial Christmas party, something I've been wanting to do for a long time, should be alot of fun and hopefully a repeat event every year!
Post MFF 2016
Posted 9 years agoBawrkuuuu
Arrived on Thursday night, picked up my reg and did some preliminary frolicing with the waff. It was the first con I had with him and enjoyed getting to spend lots of time with him. He did get us a set of badges by Neon Slushie, who also did our fursuit refs so long ago, small world. P=
Friday was a pretty mixed bag, had a pretty rigorous depression hit me in the morning and didn't feel like doing much. Fursuiting and socializing felt like a chore so I locked myself up in the room for the rest of the day.
Saturday morning I was feeling alot better, got in a good amount of frolicking and managed to arrange a sit down dinner with some folks. Went to the Saturday night dance around 10:20 and they were playing rap...meh.
Left early Sunday due to time off constraints on PTO days, def bummed I missed out on the snow but it could not be helped this time.
Not much to say really, it was a decent convention, but nothing really stood out to me other than the size, I would not be against attending it again but its not high on my priority. list.
Arrived on Thursday night, picked up my reg and did some preliminary frolicing with the waff. It was the first con I had with him and enjoyed getting to spend lots of time with him. He did get us a set of badges by Neon Slushie, who also did our fursuit refs so long ago, small world. P=
Friday was a pretty mixed bag, had a pretty rigorous depression hit me in the morning and didn't feel like doing much. Fursuiting and socializing felt like a chore so I locked myself up in the room for the rest of the day.
Saturday morning I was feeling alot better, got in a good amount of frolicking and managed to arrange a sit down dinner with some folks. Went to the Saturday night dance around 10:20 and they were playing rap...meh.
Left early Sunday due to time off constraints on PTO days, def bummed I missed out on the snow but it could not be helped this time.
Not much to say really, it was a decent convention, but nothing really stood out to me other than the size, I would not be against attending it again but its not high on my priority. list.
Brief MFF Thingy
Posted 9 years agoPost fangcon and other things
Posted 9 years agoI know I kept saying this would be my last year at Fangcon, but damn this con was alot of fun! And with my epic friend Eddie Bear being the Fursuit GOH next year I really want to go support him! Will see what happens. The con is still 7 hours away but carpooling with my friend Nullstruckt made the time go by pretty quickly! It was also cool to get that time with him, been friends for a handful of years but never got to know him that much, very cool guy.
This years version of the con was def better than last year. It was still one long hallway but it didn't feel nearly as cramped as the old hotel. I think one of my favorite moments was getting pulled into the fursuiting 101 panel. Unfortunately the host could make it so I got to whore Siku-dorbs out for a while until Draconis showed up to take over.
Also got some hilarious pictures thanks to him, hes alot of fun to play with!
As of this morning I snagged a plane ticket to MFF and got pre-reg done. Cashed in my credit card reward points to snag a ticket for only 40$! Going be in the main hotel with my waffy waff
<333
This years version of the con was def better than last year. It was still one long hallway but it didn't feel nearly as cramped as the old hotel. I think one of my favorite moments was getting pulled into the fursuiting 101 panel. Unfortunately the host could make it so I got to whore Siku-dorbs out for a while until Draconis showed up to take over.
Also got some hilarious pictures thanks to him, hes alot of fun to play with!
As of this morning I snagged a plane ticket to MFF and got pre-reg done. Cashed in my credit card reward points to snag a ticket for only 40$! Going be in the main hotel with my waffy waff

Waff, Seeding local NC con, and con fatigue
Posted 9 years agoThink most of my local fuzzies know by now but this happened:

been dating a little over a month now and things have been going well, very happy. <3
Upcoming weekends are very busy,
fangcon is happening this weekend! I'm a little leery of the drive and this will be my last year if they stay in AL. ><
More importantly Tarpaw Furmeet (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarpaw.....ts-26988325809) is coming up the weekend after. Ideally in a few years we can turn this event into a real convention! Right now we are trying to gauge interest and get a mininum attendance of 125 fuzzies, please attend if you can. Lots of fuzzy fun. <3
is coming up the weekend after that, its the first time in five years there will be a furry con in Ottawa, ON! Flying up to help out as staff and looking forward to it. ^^
I remember back when I was a wee fuzzy delivering pizzas and could only do one convention a year. This year I'm locking away 7 (possibly 8 if I can swing MFF with Gamma). Its so darn exhausting to think about, I dont know people do it, I've heard rumors there are furs that def attend way more cons on a yearly basis. That said I'm really going to tone back my con traveling next year. AC is a sure thing since I'm still on staff, along with FTM and FAU are good they're really close and convenient.


Upcoming weekends are very busy,

More importantly Tarpaw Furmeet (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarpaw.....ts-26988325809) is coming up the weekend after. Ideally in a few years we can turn this event into a real convention! Right now we are trying to gauge interest and get a mininum attendance of 125 fuzzies, please attend if you can. Lots of fuzzy fun. <3

I remember back when I was a wee fuzzy delivering pizzas and could only do one convention a year. This year I'm locking away 7 (possibly 8 if I can swing MFF with Gamma). Its so darn exhausting to think about, I dont know people do it, I've heard rumors there are furs that def attend way more cons on a yearly basis. That said I'm really going to tone back my con traveling next year. AC is a sure thing since I'm still on staff, along with FTM and FAU are good they're really close and convenient.
IFC 2016 Motivational panel write up
Posted 9 years agoThought I would type up my prepared speaking points for the few fuzzies that wanted to attend my panel but couldn't. If you read my journal from earlier this year you may remember a few elements I borrowed.
Hi! Thanks for coming, I'm glad I could peel a few of you away from the variety show. I wanted to talk to you all today about dreams. Furries are natural dreamers, we come up with characters and personas and bring them to life through art, writing, and costuming. The creative part of the fandom is what intrigues me most and I enjoy seeing all that come together at conventions.
However one thing I see alot that I don't like is the anxiety and depression that seems to plague our younger furs. Alot of them have seemingly given up on themselves or their dreams. You may know someone like this or it could be you and I want to encourage you to reach out.
Why don't people get what they want out of life? Fear is the first big factor I want to talk about, there are all different kinds of fear, failure, rejection, and success. Lets break it down and adjust our point of view on these things to see how we can overcome them.
Failure: this has a really negative connotation to it straight out of the gate but it doesn't have to be. First thing to know about failure is that it happens to everyone, the people that win are the ones that keep getting up and trying again. Anticipate it happening and steel yourself to overcome it.
Rejection: another common fear folks deal with, from relationships to job interviews its intimidating to put yourself out there and risk being kicked back to the curb. You can choose to hide from it afraid to get hurt, but even if you resign yourself to the curb the pain will find you in one form or another.
Success: some people feel like they couldn't handle what they want out of life and decide not to go for it. In some ways this is true, the person who you are and the person you want to be are two completely different people. Alot of us are familiar with the phrase "the journey is more important than the destination" Drawing from this, the personal developments you are going to make along the way are whats going to prepare you for that goal. You can go into a clinic, pay a doctor to suck 20 lbs off your waist with liposuction and walk out looking like a new person. The thing is though, you'll look different but still be the same person. You'll still be the person that eats too much of the wrong things, doesn't exercise enough, and doesn't have the discipline to say no to cravings.
Beating fear: There are two things I've learned that help me push past the paralyzing agents of fear. The first is to write down what exactly it is you are scared of once you have them written down laid bare before you its easy to break them down and get to the root of things. The second is asking yourself what is the benefit of not going through with whats scaring you. I got cold feet multiple times leading up to this panel, pondered emailing IFC asking them to cancel it, the weight of it on my shoulders felt so heavy.The thing is though I could not think of any benefits to backing out. All I could come up with were negatives, if I back out this time I'm more likely flee again, if I back out I'm letting life win and keeping me on my knees.
Life will employ all of these things to work together and try to keep you immobilized. Life is cruel, life is harsh, life will beat you to your knees and keep you down there till you're buried. Life will also yield to those who have the heart and the faith to push past those things. Faith is an important part in getting what you want out of life. You have to have faith in yourself that you deserve the things you're striving for. Have faith that tomorrow is going to be better than today. Also know that what you have now does not 100% dictate what you can have in the future.
You also have to have alot of heart. There are going to be days where you can do everything right and things just won't work out for you. You'll see everyone around you making progress while your feet are beating a deeper hole in the dirt. During these times you can fall back on why you started in the first place. Dwelling on your motivation is a great way to steel your resolve and power up the hill.
I want to encourage you to make motivational videos a daily part of your life, right after you wake up listen to one or two, find something that gets you pumped. Youtube has countless videos of different flavors you can find one that works for you. Listening to them daily is an important part to this process as you have to change your mind. I have these voices in my head telling me "you can't do this" "no one cares" "you're not a people person." Listening to these videos will help you overcome these voices and it doesn't hurt to look yourself in the mirror and tell them to shut up. Once you are at the point where your mind gives you the self affirmations and pickups you will be leagues ahead in life.
Finally, its the last day of the convention and we're all about to go home. On your way back home I want you to consider something you gave up on in your life and get back into it. You don't have to dive in face first but just take the first step and take it from there. You might be surprised to find out its easier than you anticipated! If you feel relatively happy in life I want to encourage you to expand and grow. Over the next year learn a new skill, self educate and move yourself forward in your field. Human beings were born to achieve! I also would like it if you came back next year and shared your stories with everyone here. Also feel free to contact me and share your stories, I would enjoy hearing them.
Hi! Thanks for coming, I'm glad I could peel a few of you away from the variety show. I wanted to talk to you all today about dreams. Furries are natural dreamers, we come up with characters and personas and bring them to life through art, writing, and costuming. The creative part of the fandom is what intrigues me most and I enjoy seeing all that come together at conventions.
However one thing I see alot that I don't like is the anxiety and depression that seems to plague our younger furs. Alot of them have seemingly given up on themselves or their dreams. You may know someone like this or it could be you and I want to encourage you to reach out.
Why don't people get what they want out of life? Fear is the first big factor I want to talk about, there are all different kinds of fear, failure, rejection, and success. Lets break it down and adjust our point of view on these things to see how we can overcome them.
Failure: this has a really negative connotation to it straight out of the gate but it doesn't have to be. First thing to know about failure is that it happens to everyone, the people that win are the ones that keep getting up and trying again. Anticipate it happening and steel yourself to overcome it.
Rejection: another common fear folks deal with, from relationships to job interviews its intimidating to put yourself out there and risk being kicked back to the curb. You can choose to hide from it afraid to get hurt, but even if you resign yourself to the curb the pain will find you in one form or another.
Success: some people feel like they couldn't handle what they want out of life and decide not to go for it. In some ways this is true, the person who you are and the person you want to be are two completely different people. Alot of us are familiar with the phrase "the journey is more important than the destination" Drawing from this, the personal developments you are going to make along the way are whats going to prepare you for that goal. You can go into a clinic, pay a doctor to suck 20 lbs off your waist with liposuction and walk out looking like a new person. The thing is though, you'll look different but still be the same person. You'll still be the person that eats too much of the wrong things, doesn't exercise enough, and doesn't have the discipline to say no to cravings.
Beating fear: There are two things I've learned that help me push past the paralyzing agents of fear. The first is to write down what exactly it is you are scared of once you have them written down laid bare before you its easy to break them down and get to the root of things. The second is asking yourself what is the benefit of not going through with whats scaring you. I got cold feet multiple times leading up to this panel, pondered emailing IFC asking them to cancel it, the weight of it on my shoulders felt so heavy.The thing is though I could not think of any benefits to backing out. All I could come up with were negatives, if I back out this time I'm more likely flee again, if I back out I'm letting life win and keeping me on my knees.
Life will employ all of these things to work together and try to keep you immobilized. Life is cruel, life is harsh, life will beat you to your knees and keep you down there till you're buried. Life will also yield to those who have the heart and the faith to push past those things. Faith is an important part in getting what you want out of life. You have to have faith in yourself that you deserve the things you're striving for. Have faith that tomorrow is going to be better than today. Also know that what you have now does not 100% dictate what you can have in the future.
You also have to have alot of heart. There are going to be days where you can do everything right and things just won't work out for you. You'll see everyone around you making progress while your feet are beating a deeper hole in the dirt. During these times you can fall back on why you started in the first place. Dwelling on your motivation is a great way to steel your resolve and power up the hill.
I want to encourage you to make motivational videos a daily part of your life, right after you wake up listen to one or two, find something that gets you pumped. Youtube has countless videos of different flavors you can find one that works for you. Listening to them daily is an important part to this process as you have to change your mind. I have these voices in my head telling me "you can't do this" "no one cares" "you're not a people person." Listening to these videos will help you overcome these voices and it doesn't hurt to look yourself in the mirror and tell them to shut up. Once you are at the point where your mind gives you the self affirmations and pickups you will be leagues ahead in life.
Finally, its the last day of the convention and we're all about to go home. On your way back home I want you to consider something you gave up on in your life and get back into it. You don't have to dive in face first but just take the first step and take it from there. You might be surprised to find out its easier than you anticipated! If you feel relatively happy in life I want to encourage you to expand and grow. Over the next year learn a new skill, self educate and move yourself forward in your field. Human beings were born to achieve! I also would like it if you came back next year and shared your stories with everyone here. Also feel free to contact me and share your stories, I would enjoy hearing them.
IFC 2016 Post Con
Posted 9 years agoSleep is evading me.
IFC went pretty well this year, had lots of fun and ran into lots of folks I remembered from the previous year.
My roomies
fixion and
future4 were good guys, they spoiled me with birthday things since I turned 30. They got me a new adorbs badge and a fursuit bandanna. Unfortunately Siku's neck scruff is too fabulous to be contained and it looks really tight on him. It fits me just fine though and its quiet enough to wear without drawing too much attention so I can use it for that.
My panel went over okay, had a handful of folks show up, kind of nice to be over and done with it. Once I was up and rolling alot of the anxiety I had about the panel evaporated and 30 min time slot passed by pretty quickly. Not sure if I continue down this path at other conventions or try a new avenue. It was kind of nice to have a free morning without the "you need to practice for the panel" weighing down on me but at the same time the idling was driving me nuts.
Spent the tail end of Sunday night helping with teardown, good way to give back to those who been working all year to put the convention together for us. Don't have any complaints about the con to register, would def recommend a visit if you're able to.
IFC went pretty well this year, had lots of fun and ran into lots of folks I remembered from the previous year.
My roomies


My panel went over okay, had a handful of folks show up, kind of nice to be over and done with it. Once I was up and rolling alot of the anxiety I had about the panel evaporated and 30 min time slot passed by pretty quickly. Not sure if I continue down this path at other conventions or try a new avenue. It was kind of nice to have a free morning without the "you need to practice for the panel" weighing down on me but at the same time the idling was driving me nuts.
Spent the tail end of Sunday night helping with teardown, good way to give back to those who been working all year to put the convention together for us. Don't have any complaints about the con to register, would def recommend a visit if you're able to.
IFC 2016
Posted 9 years agoIts that time of year again, heading off to IFC this weekend. Fortunately I am flying this time so no 18 hour round trip drive for me.
Roomies: The ever hip
fixion and sniffer extraordinare
future4
I'm also giving a motivational speaking panel:
Dreams in You
Sunday August 28, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Grand 7 Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN
In this panel I hope to share what I have learned over the past 6 months about dream attainment and encourage others to pursue a similar course in their lives.
Thats it for now.
Roomies: The ever hip


I'm also giving a motivational speaking panel:
Dreams in You
Sunday August 28, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Grand 7 Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN
In this panel I hope to share what I have learned over the past 6 months about dream attainment and encourage others to pursue a similar course in their lives.
Thats it for now.
FAU is tommorow!
Posted 9 years agoWhos going?! You? or you? Maybe you..? <<
Not you, eww. >>
Not you, eww. >>
Anthrocon 2016
Posted 9 years ago Where are you staying?
Westin
What day are you getting there?
Tuesday, June 28th
Who will you be rooming with?
Kiba, QBLion, and Avalanche
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
I got a long list of folks to meet
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Nothing has caught my interest yet
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
N/A
Will you be suiting?
If I have the free time.
Which suit(s) will you be bringing?
Sikubawrk
How can I find you?
Follow the smell of bounce, seek a wolf who is often mistaken for a corgi
Are you taken?
I am a single wuff
How old are you?
196 in wolf years
How tall are you?
between 5'11" and 6'03" depending on caffeine content
Can I talk to you?
You can but Siku doesn't talk.
Can I touch you?
Ear scritches, belly rubs, head pets, all the normal things
Can I visit your room?
Nope
Can I buy you drinks?
If you feel the need
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs are good
Are you nice?
As a general rule yes, however I have been described as a "hidden douchebag." Your experience may vary.™
How long are you going?
Arriving Tuesday Evening and leaving sometime Monday
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
go Sikuuuuuuuuuuu or speak of bacon
Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Probably working, I am on staff this year.
What/where will you be eating?
Don't know, will play it by ear.
Can I come with you for food/fun etc?
Surely P=
Can I take your picture?
Wolf approves of this idea
Westin
What day are you getting there?
Tuesday, June 28th
Who will you be rooming with?
Kiba, QBLion, and Avalanche
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
I got a long list of folks to meet
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Nothing has caught my interest yet
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
N/A
Will you be suiting?
If I have the free time.
Which suit(s) will you be bringing?
Sikubawrk
How can I find you?
Follow the smell of bounce, seek a wolf who is often mistaken for a corgi
Are you taken?
I am a single wuff
How old are you?
196 in wolf years
How tall are you?
between 5'11" and 6'03" depending on caffeine content
Can I talk to you?
You can but Siku doesn't talk.
Can I touch you?
Ear scritches, belly rubs, head pets, all the normal things
Can I visit your room?
Nope
Can I buy you drinks?
If you feel the need
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs are good
Are you nice?
As a general rule yes, however I have been described as a "hidden douchebag." Your experience may vary.™
How long are you going?
Arriving Tuesday Evening and leaving sometime Monday
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
go Sikuuuuuuuuuuu or speak of bacon
Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Probably working, I am on staff this year.
What/where will you be eating?
Don't know, will play it by ear.
Can I come with you for food/fun etc?
Surely P=
Can I take your picture?
Wolf approves of this idea
Don't be a victim of yourself, you have the power!
Posted 9 years agoI was feeling really inspired this morning and wanted to write something motivational, figured I would share. <3
I want to talk to you about dreams. Furries are natural born dreamers. We see our fursonas and our characters in our mind then take steps to bring them to life. We have such an insane amount of creative potential in our fandom. I bet if we got together and worked at it we could make a company that would rival Disney.
Something that upsets me though is I see all this potential overshadowed by anxiety and depression in the fandom. Alot of the younger furs I chat with these days seem lost, dismayed, and given up on their dreams. Its sad, I want to see my friends succeed and get what they want out of life. But it seems like there are tons of people going down this route of "but this and that and can't and its hard."
My friends, I want to tell you that you are more powerful that you know. Things like fear and depression rob you of your power and you can take it back. Everyone has things that they don't like about themselves, if you take action, just that first step on the road to improvment you will be amazed how you feel. You'll see it pay off ten fold, once you start feeling better about yourself then you will treat yourself better, you will love yourself. It will change your whole outlook on life.
Like alot of people I was unhappy with my physical appearance. I would get out of my shower, pinch my stomach, and frown. Ocassionally I'd look myself in the mirror and spit acid at myself. Then I'd towel off and go back to my room to continue making the choices that made me overweight in the first place. One day I got sick of it and I started making active choices to work on it. It took a long time, over a year to lose 50 lbs but I did it. Over that year when I looked at myself in the mirror I didn't hate myself anymore. I saw someone to be admired, someone who was taking responsibity for their choices.
Once you get this real taste of power and the ability to control your life you will be suprised at what else you can do! You will see that your life really is in your hands and you can make your dreams happen!
It won't be easy, it shouldnt be, effecting real change in your life is difficult but its needed. The difficulties of the journey are whats going to make you into the person you want to be. Along the way you will develop staying power and resolve which will serve you well in all your other endeavors.
Whatcha think? ^^
I want to talk to you about dreams. Furries are natural born dreamers. We see our fursonas and our characters in our mind then take steps to bring them to life. We have such an insane amount of creative potential in our fandom. I bet if we got together and worked at it we could make a company that would rival Disney.
Something that upsets me though is I see all this potential overshadowed by anxiety and depression in the fandom. Alot of the younger furs I chat with these days seem lost, dismayed, and given up on their dreams. Its sad, I want to see my friends succeed and get what they want out of life. But it seems like there are tons of people going down this route of "but this and that and can't and its hard."
My friends, I want to tell you that you are more powerful that you know. Things like fear and depression rob you of your power and you can take it back. Everyone has things that they don't like about themselves, if you take action, just that first step on the road to improvment you will be amazed how you feel. You'll see it pay off ten fold, once you start feeling better about yourself then you will treat yourself better, you will love yourself. It will change your whole outlook on life.
Like alot of people I was unhappy with my physical appearance. I would get out of my shower, pinch my stomach, and frown. Ocassionally I'd look myself in the mirror and spit acid at myself. Then I'd towel off and go back to my room to continue making the choices that made me overweight in the first place. One day I got sick of it and I started making active choices to work on it. It took a long time, over a year to lose 50 lbs but I did it. Over that year when I looked at myself in the mirror I didn't hate myself anymore. I saw someone to be admired, someone who was taking responsibity for their choices.
Once you get this real taste of power and the ability to control your life you will be suprised at what else you can do! You will see that your life really is in your hands and you can make your dreams happen!
It won't be easy, it shouldnt be, effecting real change in your life is difficult but its needed. The difficulties of the journey are whats going to make you into the person you want to be. Along the way you will develop staying power and resolve which will serve you well in all your other endeavors.
Whatcha think? ^^
Motivational Con Panel
Posted 9 years agoHey woofs, I am gauging interest in the idea of doing some kind of motivational speaking panel at a furry convention. Would you attend? Think others would?
Random update on life
Posted 9 years agoI cut my 3 mile run time down to 24:23, for the time being I'm focusing on longer and slower 5 mile runs which are supposed to be better for weight loss.
I did not get the team leader position at work, it went to my co-worker who also applied, I knew ahead of time she would be tough competition. I talked to my supervisor about it, he said I had a strong interview but it came down to her having more relevant experience. He says my opportunity will come, but I'm not going to wait another 3-5 years in this mediocre job for that opportunity. If they feel like I am such a "great asset" (their words) perhaps they will fight to keep me.
Looking into the future...
I do have my ASCP exam to get certified as a Technologist in Microbiology to prepare for.
This weekend (June 11th) I will be doing a reckless amount of driving to attend the KY Furs BBQ in Lexington, come say hi.
This is my first year on staff at Anthrocon, its pretty exciting, I'm looking forward to the new challenges.
We need volunteers to keep the convention running smoothly, they are needed everyday and even if you have just an hour to spare you can contribute. You can learn more about it here: http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/volunteer
I did not get the team leader position at work, it went to my co-worker who also applied, I knew ahead of time she would be tough competition. I talked to my supervisor about it, he said I had a strong interview but it came down to her having more relevant experience. He says my opportunity will come, but I'm not going to wait another 3-5 years in this mediocre job for that opportunity. If they feel like I am such a "great asset" (their words) perhaps they will fight to keep me.
Looking into the future...
I do have my ASCP exam to get certified as a Technologist in Microbiology to prepare for.
This weekend (June 11th) I will be doing a reckless amount of driving to attend the KY Furs BBQ in Lexington, come say hi.
This is my first year on staff at Anthrocon, its pretty exciting, I'm looking forward to the new challenges.
We need volunteers to keep the convention running smoothly, they are needed everyday and even if you have just an hour to spare you can contribute. You can learn more about it here: http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/volunteer
In two weeks
Posted 9 years agoSo two weeks ago I posted my journal stating that I was taking a stand against the depression, figured I'd post a little update.
In the past two weeks I've managed to:
-lose an inch off my waist
-cut my 3 mile run time from 27:28 to 26:13
-got scheduled to interview for team leader at work
-Enlisted in staff at Anthrocon
-Wake up happy
If I can do that in just two weeks what can I do with two months? two years?
We are more powerful than we know! It can be beaten.
In the past two weeks I've managed to:
-lose an inch off my waist
-cut my 3 mile run time from 27:28 to 26:13
-got scheduled to interview for team leader at work
-Enlisted in staff at Anthrocon
-Wake up happy
If I can do that in just two weeks what can I do with two months? two years?
We are more powerful than we know! It can be beaten.
Today
Posted 9 years agoSomewhere in the past year I gave up, I told myself I can't take it, I can't do it, its over.
I've been deliberately operating below my potential, I've stopped growing, expanding.
I've been letting it win, letting it keep me home and isolated. This is not going to be my life, I deserve more than this.
Today, I take my life back from this depression. I can't keep letting it control me.
I've been deliberately operating below my potential, I've stopped growing, expanding.
I've been letting it win, letting it keep me home and isolated. This is not going to be my life, I deserve more than this.
Today, I take my life back from this depression. I can't keep letting it control me.
Want to help fight cancer? Have twitter? Its easy!
Posted 9 years agoI'm sure you're all tired of this by now but the deadline is getting closer.
My story:
After the Vietnam war, three heart attacks, and 40 years of smoking, I'd never had guessed it would be pancreatic cancer that would kill my father. I remember walking around with him at the hospital pushing his IV, he was telling me about being responsible with credit cards, being a good dad. I remember when the doctor said he was going to be alright. I remember when I found out he wasn't going to be alright. I remember bandaging up his hand after he fell because the pain killers made him dizzy. I remember picking him up in the hallway of the middle of the night because he kept falling. I remember when we had to put him in a hospice because we couldn't take care of him anymore. Finally, I remember him with his eyes rolled back in his bed making choking noises as he struggled to breathe on his death bed.
What am I doing?
In attempt to spread the word and hopefully get donations: For every retweet this post gets in the next 36 hours I will donate 4$ to my relay for life team Furries for a Cure! Up to a maximum of $100!
What can you do?
If you have twitter go to this link: https://twitter.com/Sikuwolfy/statu.....62524297011200 and retweet! Its that easy!
You can also drop in donations of your own at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/siku
Any amount of money helps! Even seeing just $1 dollar come in will mean the world to me! The deadline is coming up soon with the event starting this Friday April 15th.
Booster journals are also appreciated!
Why do it?
With each dollar we raise we'll reduce that chances that your parent/sibling/relative won't have to go out like my dad did. The pain is awful and I don't want anyone else to have to go through it. I've seen the fandom raise 1000$ in 10 minutes at closing ceremonies, surely we can find a few dollars today!
Thank you for your consideration
My story:
After the Vietnam war, three heart attacks, and 40 years of smoking, I'd never had guessed it would be pancreatic cancer that would kill my father. I remember walking around with him at the hospital pushing his IV, he was telling me about being responsible with credit cards, being a good dad. I remember when the doctor said he was going to be alright. I remember when I found out he wasn't going to be alright. I remember bandaging up his hand after he fell because the pain killers made him dizzy. I remember picking him up in the hallway of the middle of the night because he kept falling. I remember when we had to put him in a hospice because we couldn't take care of him anymore. Finally, I remember him with his eyes rolled back in his bed making choking noises as he struggled to breathe on his death bed.
What am I doing?
In attempt to spread the word and hopefully get donations: For every retweet this post gets in the next 36 hours I will donate 4$ to my relay for life team Furries for a Cure! Up to a maximum of $100!
What can you do?
If you have twitter go to this link: https://twitter.com/Sikuwolfy/statu.....62524297011200 and retweet! Its that easy!
You can also drop in donations of your own at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/siku
Any amount of money helps! Even seeing just $1 dollar come in will mean the world to me! The deadline is coming up soon with the event starting this Friday April 15th.
Booster journals are also appreciated!
Why do it?
With each dollar we raise we'll reduce that chances that your parent/sibling/relative won't have to go out like my dad did. The pain is awful and I don't want anyone else to have to go through it. I've seen the fandom raise 1000$ in 10 minutes at closing ceremonies, surely we can find a few dollars today!
Thank you for your consideration
Post Fur the More and upcoming stuff
Posted 9 years agoI think Siku urinated in someones karmic cheerios, had quite the string of bad luck at the con...but but but silver linings!
-My cooler handle snapped off the cooler but atleast it waited till I got to my room to do so!
-My box fan died after 10 years (RIP o7) the motor burned out in the middle of the night leaving this awful burnt smell. Now I can buy something with moar power! P=<
-The Croc straps in both of my feet paws suffered strap damaged now they have this awesome duct tape coating to cover up the cheesy camo pattern!
That being said I had a fairly decent time at the convention. I got off work 7 am Friday morning and drove up to Tysons Corner, a pretty easy drive till I hit 495. Parking was a bit of a nightmare, took me about 20 minutes of circling around the hotel and in their parking garage to find a space. The room was pretty sweet, its the first hotel I've seen in a while that still had mini refrigerators! I've been pining for them ever since I got my cooling vest so I would not have to keep the cooler stocked with ice water. Unfortunately the mini fridge is just awful at recharging my packs! Oh well, cooler country does fine. I had the room to myself this time around, I booked this trip last minute and the people I asked could not arrange time off on such short notice. I was fortunate to run into a handful of local furs though, so I did mange to find some company and got to play with some new furs as well. ^^
First hit the conspace around 3 pm with the Siku shell game I had been working on. That went over pretty well, did not take me long to empty the initial candy bowl and people were enjoying it. I'm thinking about revamping it for AC but will see what happens. I pretty much stuck to the Siku shell table most of the first day. It got spiced up a little by Napoleon stealing the candy dish, boy that guy can run! I chased him all over the hotel and got lost. Fell asleep around 9 pm having been up 26 hours. Woke up at 3 am to the burnt fan smell, I had a pretty big panic I thought somehow some Siku fur got burnt. >< After managing to settle down again I woke up around 7 from some vivid nightmares bleh!
It snowed Saturday morning, I had an awesome view of it from my hotel window. Most of Saturday was spent free roaming around the Zoo in suit. I did want to catch the movie showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show but missed it. I did manage to meet up for dinner with some local furs I had not seen in a while, that was nice. There was some frustration with the dance, con staff were not allowing people in with bags. They did make an exception for my camel back but I had to get it checked by medical first. I was also informed that I would have to get it rechecked every time I wanted to enter the dance. It was too much of a hassle so I took it off after my first break.
DJNeko showed up to do a music set from 1 am to 2 am, he did a pretty good job. He seemed much more animated than the previous DJ and the music seemed better to dance to overall. I'm not really good with genres, can't describe it very well.
Sad day was Sunday! I only had a room for two nights and was under the impression there was no dead dog since the schedule cut off after closing ceremonies. I had arranged for a late checkout Sunday and technically had my room till 4 pm but emptied it out by 2 pm. Spent the rest of my time around the con in partial, it felt so gooood, barely any sweat. I've been throwing around the idea of getting arm Sleeves for Siku but partialing him doesnt feel right. Its odd but I feel like my sense of balance is thrown off when I'm not wearing the body suit, could be just what I'm used to. One of the new friends I made at the con brought Siku a box of bacon from the hotel restaurant, that was a sweet surprise xD
Left the con around 3 pm and made it home shortly after 8 pm. I unpacked Siku and set him up with the Hangair to dry while I crashed hard from fatigue. It was kind of a repeat of Saturday morning, woke up around 3 am and fell asleep again around 10 am. It was pretty poor, I'd sleep maybe 40 minutes then wake up from some weird vivid dreams. I think its my third shift sleep schedule conflicting with convention sleeping schedule, either way I'm going to be exhausted at work tonight. ^^
I would like to visit FTM again next year, its a pretty cheap con to do and the drive isn't terrible. Next time fuzzies. o/
That being said:
Furries for a Cure is walking the Relay for Life event in Jacksonville, NC this coming weekend.
Friday, April 15, 2016 - , April 16, 2016 4 p.m.-noon
Northside High School
365 Commons Dr S, Jacksonville
http://m.main.acsevents.org/site/TR.....eam_id=1888524
Why not celebrate tax day with a tax deductable donation to our team? Or come see us! We are currently 300$ away from our 3500$ goal!!
-My cooler handle snapped off the cooler but atleast it waited till I got to my room to do so!
-My box fan died after 10 years (RIP o7) the motor burned out in the middle of the night leaving this awful burnt smell. Now I can buy something with moar power! P=<
-The Croc straps in both of my feet paws suffered strap damaged now they have this awesome duct tape coating to cover up the cheesy camo pattern!
That being said I had a fairly decent time at the convention. I got off work 7 am Friday morning and drove up to Tysons Corner, a pretty easy drive till I hit 495. Parking was a bit of a nightmare, took me about 20 minutes of circling around the hotel and in their parking garage to find a space. The room was pretty sweet, its the first hotel I've seen in a while that still had mini refrigerators! I've been pining for them ever since I got my cooling vest so I would not have to keep the cooler stocked with ice water. Unfortunately the mini fridge is just awful at recharging my packs! Oh well, cooler country does fine. I had the room to myself this time around, I booked this trip last minute and the people I asked could not arrange time off on such short notice. I was fortunate to run into a handful of local furs though, so I did mange to find some company and got to play with some new furs as well. ^^
First hit the conspace around 3 pm with the Siku shell game I had been working on. That went over pretty well, did not take me long to empty the initial candy bowl and people were enjoying it. I'm thinking about revamping it for AC but will see what happens. I pretty much stuck to the Siku shell table most of the first day. It got spiced up a little by Napoleon stealing the candy dish, boy that guy can run! I chased him all over the hotel and got lost. Fell asleep around 9 pm having been up 26 hours. Woke up at 3 am to the burnt fan smell, I had a pretty big panic I thought somehow some Siku fur got burnt. >< After managing to settle down again I woke up around 7 from some vivid nightmares bleh!
It snowed Saturday morning, I had an awesome view of it from my hotel window. Most of Saturday was spent free roaming around the Zoo in suit. I did want to catch the movie showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show but missed it. I did manage to meet up for dinner with some local furs I had not seen in a while, that was nice. There was some frustration with the dance, con staff were not allowing people in with bags. They did make an exception for my camel back but I had to get it checked by medical first. I was also informed that I would have to get it rechecked every time I wanted to enter the dance. It was too much of a hassle so I took it off after my first break.
DJNeko showed up to do a music set from 1 am to 2 am, he did a pretty good job. He seemed much more animated than the previous DJ and the music seemed better to dance to overall. I'm not really good with genres, can't describe it very well.
Sad day was Sunday! I only had a room for two nights and was under the impression there was no dead dog since the schedule cut off after closing ceremonies. I had arranged for a late checkout Sunday and technically had my room till 4 pm but emptied it out by 2 pm. Spent the rest of my time around the con in partial, it felt so gooood, barely any sweat. I've been throwing around the idea of getting arm Sleeves for Siku but partialing him doesnt feel right. Its odd but I feel like my sense of balance is thrown off when I'm not wearing the body suit, could be just what I'm used to. One of the new friends I made at the con brought Siku a box of bacon from the hotel restaurant, that was a sweet surprise xD
Left the con around 3 pm and made it home shortly after 8 pm. I unpacked Siku and set him up with the Hangair to dry while I crashed hard from fatigue. It was kind of a repeat of Saturday morning, woke up around 3 am and fell asleep again around 10 am. It was pretty poor, I'd sleep maybe 40 minutes then wake up from some weird vivid dreams. I think its my third shift sleep schedule conflicting with convention sleeping schedule, either way I'm going to be exhausted at work tonight. ^^
I would like to visit FTM again next year, its a pretty cheap con to do and the drive isn't terrible. Next time fuzzies. o/
That being said:
Furries for a Cure is walking the Relay for Life event in Jacksonville, NC this coming weekend.
Friday, April 15, 2016 - , April 16, 2016 4 p.m.-noon
Northside High School
365 Commons Dr S, Jacksonville
http://m.main.acsevents.org/site/TR.....eam_id=1888524
Why not celebrate tax day with a tax deductable donation to our team? Or come see us! We are currently 300$ away from our 3500$ goal!!
How do these things happen o..o
Posted 9 years agoLife works in mysterious ways.
Somehow I went to the Sheraton hotels website, found a room at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA, then my credit card magically flew out of my wallet and before I knew it I had a room for Friday and Saturday night for Fur the More this coming weekend. Weird.
See ya there fuzzies <3
Somehow I went to the Sheraton hotels website, found a room at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA, then my credit card magically flew out of my wallet and before I knew it I had a room for Friday and Saturday night for Fur the More this coming weekend. Weird.
See ya there fuzzies <3
To whom it may concern
Posted 9 years agoOver the past year and a half I have had the privilege of bringing Siku the wolf out into the world. There have been many wonderful times and I've really grown as a person in that time. However, due to the persistent reminders that Siku looks likes a corgi I find myself at a cross roads. I am comitted to my character, and feel I must officially change my species to corgi to line up with his appearance. By this I remain faithful to the character and I enhance his affects on people. Over the next few months his behavior will be radically adjusted as I brush up on corgis, but I hope you will enjoy the new Siku as much as the old one. <3
Thanks bawrks and happy April 1st <3
Thanks bawrks and happy April 1st <3
Two upcoming charity walks
Posted 9 years agoBawrk folks ^^
Relay for life is fast approaching!
Friday, April 15, 2016 - , April 16, 2016 4 p.m.-noon
Northside High School
365 Commons Dr S, Jacksonville
Why not celebrate tax day with a tax deductable donation to our team? Or come see us! ^^
http://m.main.acsevents.org/site/TR.....eam_id=1888524
Glow in the Park:
I'm hoping to attend this event as well! Its a 5k charity walk/run for hospice palliative care.
Friday May 27th, 2016
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
http://glowintheparkrun.com/?race=g.....33801269531250
If there is enough interest we can make a team (minimum of 4) otherwise its 30$ per fuzzy ATM!
Relay for life is fast approaching!
Friday, April 15, 2016 - , April 16, 2016 4 p.m.-noon
Northside High School
365 Commons Dr S, Jacksonville
Why not celebrate tax day with a tax deductable donation to our team? Or come see us! ^^
http://m.main.acsevents.org/site/TR.....eam_id=1888524
Glow in the Park:
I'm hoping to attend this event as well! Its a 5k charity walk/run for hospice palliative care.
Friday May 27th, 2016
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
http://glowintheparkrun.com/?race=g.....33801269531250
If there is enough interest we can make a team (minimum of 4) otherwise its 30$ per fuzzy ATM!
FE 2016 Postcon
Posted 9 years agoBawrawrk ^^
Finally had some time to recuperate from FE, third shift sleep schedule was all out of whack from the con.
Instead of trusting the airline with the Siku head I carried it around with me on the plane, it wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be. I got quite a few looks but it was pretty rare I got a questioned about it. I did have one guy working a coffee shop at the airport ask to use it to scare his boss. ^^;
It was nice to be back in Canada again, the airport folks there seem alot friendly than the ones here. The first day got off to a rough start as I had no data or signal in country. I knew our room number but it was empty and all the magic tricks that got me signal in Canada before failed. Fortunately the line for per-registration was super short so I did not have to haul my luggage around for too long before finding someone to get my room key. I also had no data for the duration of the convention as our room's wifi was not enabled since the room was paid for with cash. (weird rule?)
Attended opening ceremonies with my roommates then we kind of split up. My chief friend up there was working con-ops and was tied up for long periods. He enjoyed it but I'm disappointed we didn't get more time to hang out. I suited a whole hell of alot, this is the first con I left with a blisters on my feet, maybe I suit too much but playing with people in suit gives me a joy I can't get anywhere else. The weather was very suiting friendly, standing around outside playing with folks was as refreshing as stopping in the headless lounge. I also lost three pounds over the weekend, I guess due to all the frolicking around on the daily.
I did buy a few things from the dealers den, the tanidariel tshirt with the woofs stuck in a wall and a super cute corgi sticker that looked like Siku. I also got a sketch from an artist who came up to the table I was idilng at, its pretty cuuuuute, I'll post it Soon™ Met many awesome folks there and made some new friends. By the end of Saturday night I was feeling a bit down and had a nice suit snuggle session with someone, felt pretty good. ^^
Ex-filtrating Canada was very smooth, again the airport people were pretty nice till I got to the US passport agent person, he seemed grumpy. The airport also let me know I was officially cut off from Canada, I had roughly 2 hours to wait for my plane and was seeking coffee. They had a Tim Hortons in the terminal but it was partitioned off by this glass wall and I could not access it without going back through security, so cruel. T___T
Overall it was a really good time, this was the first con to give me PCD in quite a while. Canfurence was advertised quite alot at this con, its in Ottawa in Octoberish, I may try to attend.
Finally had some time to recuperate from FE, third shift sleep schedule was all out of whack from the con.
Instead of trusting the airline with the Siku head I carried it around with me on the plane, it wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be. I got quite a few looks but it was pretty rare I got a questioned about it. I did have one guy working a coffee shop at the airport ask to use it to scare his boss. ^^;
It was nice to be back in Canada again, the airport folks there seem alot friendly than the ones here. The first day got off to a rough start as I had no data or signal in country. I knew our room number but it was empty and all the magic tricks that got me signal in Canada before failed. Fortunately the line for per-registration was super short so I did not have to haul my luggage around for too long before finding someone to get my room key. I also had no data for the duration of the convention as our room's wifi was not enabled since the room was paid for with cash. (weird rule?)
Attended opening ceremonies with my roommates then we kind of split up. My chief friend up there was working con-ops and was tied up for long periods. He enjoyed it but I'm disappointed we didn't get more time to hang out. I suited a whole hell of alot, this is the first con I left with a blisters on my feet, maybe I suit too much but playing with people in suit gives me a joy I can't get anywhere else. The weather was very suiting friendly, standing around outside playing with folks was as refreshing as stopping in the headless lounge. I also lost three pounds over the weekend, I guess due to all the frolicking around on the daily.
I did buy a few things from the dealers den, the tanidariel tshirt with the woofs stuck in a wall and a super cute corgi sticker that looked like Siku. I also got a sketch from an artist who came up to the table I was idilng at, its pretty cuuuuute, I'll post it Soon™ Met many awesome folks there and made some new friends. By the end of Saturday night I was feeling a bit down and had a nice suit snuggle session with someone, felt pretty good. ^^
Ex-filtrating Canada was very smooth, again the airport people were pretty nice till I got to the US passport agent person, he seemed grumpy. The airport also let me know I was officially cut off from Canada, I had roughly 2 hours to wait for my plane and was seeking coffee. They had a Tim Hortons in the terminal but it was partitioned off by this glass wall and I could not access it without going back through security, so cruel. T___T
Overall it was a really good time, this was the first con to give me PCD in quite a while. Canfurence was advertised quite alot at this con, its in Ottawa in Octoberish, I may try to attend.
Furnal Equinox 2016
Posted 9 years agoSwitch to DCS ranging....two four o, nominal to profile....we're in the pipe five by five *nerd*