Ok I wont be such a procrastinator on this one....


Saturday was Bark for Life in Anoka, for those not aware the general consensus from Relay 2 years ago was that any relay during the Summer is pretty much either A) Too damn hot or B) Too close to a major local convention or large Furry con.

So it was decided when I went looking and after a reccomendation (cant remember who) to check out a Bark for Life. there was only a few Bark for Life in the year, most were during the summer, fortunately there was one in April, the one in the Ramsey Cor.

I arrived just around 9:10 - 9:15 AM, things were already very exciting, so many pets already there and the vendors had some neat stuff.

Unfortunately due to some cancellations the chairs and other things I was *hoping* to have werent coming, but I did manage to bring a blanket and some chairs of my own that were decent, along with a 24 pack of water for any suiters besides myself.

Before things kicked off they had a DJ playing music, and Spot, the Target Corporation mascot was there dancing. I couldnt help myself and joined in with Spot on Gangnam Style, it was fun, and I hope to see some of the pictures posted soon.

The event started off in the usual Relay For Life style of remembering why we relay and why its so important for us to help cancer survivors have birthdays as well as thanking those who have cared for cancer survivors. They introduced the events spotlight pet cancer survivor, and talked about that animals fight with cancer.

We then lined up for the first lap of the event, Cancer survivors lead the way around the track followed by everyone else with much energy about.

The event after that had several demonstrations, ranging from Police K9's to Grooming and the importance of dental care for pets.

it was loads of fun and ended around 12:15 with 1 more lap around.


Overall it was really fun, even with the # of folks who dropped out during the last week from coming all i will say is that it was your lose becuase it was just a PHENOMINAL event.

yes I realize the con was like 2 weeks ago.. I procrastinate....

Anyway Friday I got there, said hello to folks, explored a bit, volunteered for a few hours with the video gaming room, mostly telling people to stay away from the area the PC's were being set up for the Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm and League of Legends tournements.

Later that night I had my panel ^.^ , had a modest turn out all things considered for being at Sofitel (please, next time just shoot me rather than put my panel there) which was semi-hard to find the panel rooms, and because so many people In this con dont know were or how to get from Double Tree to Sofitel, any high expectations for turn outs is shattered. I had around 10 there, and it was a very good panel and I got lots of positive feedback afterwards about the useful information.

Saturday I got to do some dueling with PoetryNinja and Baki in the Yugi-oh tournement, which was alot of fun, I did alot of open board gaming, then went down stairs for the  MNfurs photoshoot and promptly then rushed back up for a game I wanted to really play.

Sunday I got there just after noon, since I wasnt too concerned or interested in anything til later, I hung out with a few folks, got to play a fun game of Werewolf, followed by a even more enjoyable game of Ninja, by the time that ended around 7 the place was seemingly dead and I pretty much had to call it a con.


Looking forward to next year and another fun Detour.

I picked up some interesting Anime series that I definately need to watch sometime, I will give reviews on them once I've watched some and ill let you guys know what ones are worth watching!


next event:  MNfurs Spring Picnic 2013
next con: CONvergence or Animinneapolis (they usually are 1 after the other and I forget which one is first this year)

with what happened to  Arashiin recently it's made me think of my own long distance relationship and of how uncertain it can be, and how relationships can end just like a snap of a the finger, I hope this doesnt end up being the case between me and my mate, my biggest fear is that all the time you spend with someone you love only to have things end after a long time together ends up being nothing more than memories, It's frustrating, for sure, perhaps even depressing, but for everyone there is someone else out there and I am someone who hopes and dreams and who stays on the positive side of life, hardly letting anything get me down.

With all my heart and soul, I deeply wish things work between me and Akiyo (demonic_bellic)

Also I hope  Arashiin can find peace and love once more in his life and fill that void in his heart.

So I have been thinking for awhile, about something a friend of mine said at detour when I bumped into him and he asked how I was and such, the part that got me was when he asked about my dreams and I replied how I wanted to have my own Online MMORPG (my current plan would be a browser based), however my situation currently is such that its probably never going to happen. His reply was that you need to persue your dreams because you only live once, I try and make the most of my life as it, but this really got to me however and ive been rather depressed since.

The frustration lies in that in order to persue my dreams I need money, however in my situation as it stands I cant do anything, I have a house but my parents help me, ive dabbled in things to earn more, however I am controlled and not allowed to spend any of it, my dead says "Until you can completely pay for everything in your life, that money you earn is ours", now I understand the reasoning, they help with my bills and such, and I pay them pretty much whatever I have in the bank every month however at my current level if I wanted to ever be "fully independant" I would need to be making 1350 per month to maintain the house, plus food, plus gas, plus insurances for the car and the home.

Now add to that about me not being allowed to have a roommate for this house so I cant have someone else living there and helping pay for the costs (this is cuz, you guessed it, my parents wont allow me to have a roommate, even if its someone I know, I know this since I have tried to get one, and even asked if my BOYFRIEND of now 1 year could live with me and was told "It will be a cold day in hell before <his RL name> lives with you there" They act supportive about him but I know its a joke and a lie they tell to my face whenever I ask them about how they feel about us.

Its frustrating that, im stuck unable to do anything,



I just wish... my parents could just die already, they are old enough and lived a good life, I know I probably sound like a horrible son for saying it, but even when they visit they are unpleasant and I've scheduled my work in such a way to even go as far to make SURE its hard for them to visit me when I am home and around.

Welp I had a very fun Anime Detour, even after a good night's sleep today (monday) I'm still feeling it, I was very active all con and was busy going to 1 thing or another.

I'll be posting a review of the con within a few days.

Its been 1 year now, which is rather surprising its that long already, the distance between us might be long but our love is not.

Heres to the first of many years together

I love you my sexy fox, and I miss you.

-Skystrider

Note: Due to embarrassment I didn't want to post a new journal so I took a old journal that was buried in my journal logs.

Edited: June 23th, 2013

So for the last 2 months ive been unemployed, the temp agency hasnt found me a new assignment and I predict they likely will not. Last week I ran out of food and out of compassion my best friends gave me some food and have given me some leftovers, etc since but I still have been barely skimping by, eating usually 1 meal per day, usually at under $2 worth of food like Ramen, McDonald's, etc.

The last 2 weeks have been hell, emotional breakdowns from depression and anxiety of how I will continue to survive, my mate of 14 months abruptly leaving me and his friend causing drama and accusing me of things I did not do, my parents putting stress on me to try and get a job and pay them what I get to try and cover the costs of my house that they are helping me stay in. I have gone to bed some nights wondering if I should just end it all.

I am asking for what anyone can spare, I need money for food, gasoline, and anything extra to help pay the bills.

So im still looking for a job, would anyone in the Twin Cities area want to network with me you see jobs in area's im looking for you can pass them my way and vice-versa for you.

I need to start building a networking group or join one to try and get a job, certainly if anyone has connections to a place whos hiring please let me know.

Well my mate is upset again and wont talk to me, last time this happened it was cuz he got into a fight with his step-dad and now im worried it happened again and morso that something happened, I hope hes ok.

I'm also worried now that ive been unemployed for the last 3 months, its getting rediculous and im running low on money to just scrape by, I despirately need to find a job, and ive applied to places like Bestbuy and not even heard back from them.. gah

Happy Valentines / Singles Awareness Day everyone, im pretty excited, today is my first V-day that I AM NOT single, and both me and my boyfriend have dedicated some time today to spend with eachother and im looking very much forward to it.

V-Day Raffle: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4311454/
Freebies: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4311598/
Art Raffle: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4311401/
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/maxxmissions/
Moar Free Art Raffle: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4316748/
Feral Art: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4317140/

the First EVER North Metro Furs monthly meet will be happening, for details check out the thread on the MNfurs

http://www.mnfurs.org/forums/events.....-monthly-meet/

See you there ^.^

hes having a hard time lately with a fight with his step-dad, fortunately I managed to cheer him up with a smiley cookie gift, reminds me why we are meant for eachother and are good together.

Valentines is coming up and this is our first Valentines day together, any ideas to make it special and memorable?

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/R.....mp;fr_id=46173

If your feeling generous please feel free to donate to our team doing Bark for Life in April, the money goes to benefit Cancer research.

I personally have several members of my family who have suffered from this and died... and im sure we all know someone who is a cancer survivor or is fighting cancer right now.

I decided I want to start trying to get donations to get my boyfriend to visit me, the cost is around $150 for a round trip, we dont have a date yet for when but I want to at least start trying.. please if you can spare some money to help him get from Michigan to Minnesota for a week's visit please donate to:

Andoversr[at]hotmail.com on paypal

Edit:  Arashiin is my 100th watcher YAY for milestones im at 100

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4208942/  bakedgewds

So I got off the phone with the judge and feel confident about things.. the judge seemed to grill my employer pretty good about things and I feel fairly confident that the appeal will be in my favor. if not ill be off to the MN Court of Appeals to appeal the decision.