Free art raffle can be found at  purplekushcreations and the post is here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16472052/

I gotta say, that workout was ... interesting. If I didn't have blood rushing to every part of my body to try and keep up, I would have been sporting the biggest erection in my brand new Underarmors (bought boxer-jocks, shorts, and a shirt to kick off the new workout routine). Why is that?

Here's some context. My workplace has offered a free-to-employees 6-week long bootcamp type workout. They bought us Yoga mats, and it's being taught by the CEO or President's PT (not sure which). We had weigh-ins on 9/26/14, and for this Monday and the following 5 we are having group workouts, and the PT will give us diets and at-home/gym workouts to maintain during the weeks. The male and female who lose the most weight by percentage will win iWatches when they are released in 2015.

So today was the first of those 6 Monday workouts. The PT is a well-muscled, tall black man with a jovial attitude and friendly smile. We kick things off after some stretches in high gear, and never stop for the full hour. During the entire time, as he's pacing around and helping us with our forms for the various exercises, he offers words of encouragement. His demeanor, while still friendly, became more serious the whole time. And sometimes refers to the group as girls (and sometimes boys, was arbitrary). Normally, I don't like the idea of being talked dirty to (being called a girl, sissy, boy-pussy, bitch, etc. Major turn-off, seriously, don't say that stuff to me). But ... Not today, I guess?

Many times, when doing certain exercises, he'd say things like "Keep those asses tight. Nothing's better than a tight ass!" or "Toes to the ceiling, keep those legs up!" or "Now for the Prison Position!" (a bent-over position with butt extended back). A few times he would tell us to work hard, push our bodies, and keep sweating. He wanted the room to stink of our sweat.

Well, again, if blood wasn't being used elsewhere, I'd have had a major erection. When I was driving home, and finally caught my breath, I had a throbbing erection during the entire 30 minute drive. And now have thoughts of a PT teaching a class so he can get everyone lean, so he can fuck and eat them after >.> Yes, everything devolves to vore with me.

Woke up a bit late, but it's a Monday and I currently don't work Mondays.

Did some stretches to start my day, drank some water, did push-ups and sit-ups and in-place jogging plus lunges.

Ate egg whites for breakfast (not sure how much), but probably not enough. Giving it 20 minutes to see if I remain hungry or it goes away.

Going to take a shower now after I finish writing this.

Later today, the first day of the Bootcamp type thing my work is offering to employees starts officially. 6 PM, gonna get my ass kicked. Need to remember to bring water and a towel.

After the shower, gonna do some errands, check out the market for something on the list of approved foods that I can stomach (need to force myself to be less picky. Also need healthy grab-me snacks and quick meal fixes so I can keep up with the "eat every 2-3 hours, 6 times a day). I'll get real sick of apples and bananas and oranges if that's my only options. Don't like nuts... Usually. Maybe that'll change? Gotta avoid carbs except after workouts.

Edit 1: For lunch, around 1, I had some nautral, unsalted, whole-shelled almonds (blech, gross. Never again), and a part-skim mozzarella cheese stick. And some tea. Forgot what kind.

Edit 2: For mid-afternoon, I had a breadless sandwich of low-salt, lean turkey and one slice of chedder, mustard, and a romain lettuce wrap. Going to my workout soon.

Edit 3: Got back from my workout. I am ravenous, and my ass has been officially kicked. Going to have some pasta with grilled pork, light olive oil, salt, pepper, maybe some other seasonings. Maybe an apple. Holy mother of dog, I am sore already. Tomorrow is going to SUCK.

Going to be using my FA Journals as a log of what I've been doing with my work's free 6-week Boot Camp (CEO's personal trainer is teaching the class). Kind of missed my first day (ate right and stuff, but didn't document it) and rather than backtrack and try to remember when and what I ate, I'll continue from now on.

For reference, I am 25, 6'3" with a body fat percentage of just under 26%, weighing in at 239 lbs.

Day 2
Exercises performed:
Light stretching, sit ups, push-ups. Tomorrow, going to restart my 5BX thing I used to do.

12:00 - Ate a light sandwich of thin provolone (40 calories, 9g of fat per slice, 2 slices), a few thin pieces of ham, mustard. The bread was replaced by romaine lettuce. Glass of water.

4:00 - Ate 2 egg whites and an apple. Glass of water.

8:00 - Grilled some lean pork, added mustard and seasonings. Ate a fresh orange.

So as of this morning, I took my first steps into starting an exercise plan. It's called the 5BX Plan, and it's apparently used by the Canadian Airforce (free publication).

It's designed to be done anywhere, without equipment, and take only 11 minutes. It has a very specific, tiered structure, with rules for each age bracket and fitness level, and how to progress.

I will be doing this every day for the foreseeable future, at 11 AM, or before I take my first meal of the day, whichever comes first.

For those unfamiliar, 5BX is a series of charts of 5 exercises of increasing intensity. The first exercise is always a stretching exercise, and the fifth is an in-place run of varying intensity. You are always supposed to do one level per day, starting from chart 1. Depending on your age and existing fitness, you are only supposed to increase in levels after a certain number of repeated days.

With my age (25), I am supposed to do each level two days in a row before moving on, and only if I can complete it within the allotted time. Once I am at the A+ for a chart, and complete it, I can move on to the next chart. At age 25, the highest I am expected to maintain (when I can cut it down to 3 times weekly), is to maintain Level C of Chart 5. Chart 6 is only intended for "Champion Athletes" as the pamphlet phrases it.

I am starting at an average weight range of 229-232 pounds (measured over the course of a week). Let's see where this goes, shall we? I will be updating this journal periodically until I move on to the next Chart.

11/13: Chart 1, D- Level
11/14: Chart 1, D- Level
11/15: Chart 1, D Level
11/16: Chart 1, D Level
11/17: Chart 1, D+ Level
11/21: Chart 1, D+ Level (fell off the wagon; getting back on)
11/22: Chart 1, D+ Level
11/23: Chart 1, C- Level
11/24: Chart 1, C- Level
11/26: Chart 1, C- Level (If I miss a day, I repeat what I missed, because it's probably better than moving on)

 kitsunechao is holding an flat color picture raffle, soft vore preffered, but few other things are preferred as well

Free vore raffle, so why not enter? Rules can be found at: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3552013/

I'm trying to reorganize and refocus my efforts, and I feel that restarting a daily journal may help with these efforts. Don't expect incredible insights all the time.

This last week has been extremely exciting for many reasons.
First, Monday, I heard back from my absolute number one favorite game company, and have a real shot at a game design position with them. I will hear about the next step in the process either Friday or Monday, and my tail couldn't be wagging any faster.

On Wednesday, I had lunch with a friend within that company, and we talked about all things games, movies, and jobs. Later that day, I visited a close friend of mine who was recovering from a surgery.

This past weekend,  achiga and I visited  anilothei and hung out Saturday and Sunday. I had an incredible amount of fun, as I love meeting new and awesome people.

I've finally been given the go-ahead to start cleaning my room. Living at home with an almost packrat-esque mother means that anything I get rid of has to be cleared with her, and junk accumulated in my room while I was away at college and over the last two decades. Speaking of cleaning my room, I have laundry to do, so I'll end today's journal here.

Pick the month you were born!

[ ] January: I cuddled with...
[ ] February: I stabbed...
[ ] March: I pulled...
[ ] April: I ran naked with...
[ ] May: I banged...
[ ] June: I raped...
[ ] July: I had sex with...
[ ] August: I licked...
[ ] September: I ninja-kicked...
[X] October: I slapped...
[ ] November: I smoked with...
[ ] December: I ate out with...

Pick the day you were born!

[ ] 01: The kool-aid guy...
[ ] 02: A horse...
[ ] 03: A porn star...
[ ] 04: Some cheese...
[ ] 05: An Ipod...
[ ] 06: My neighbor...
[ ] 07: A glass of milk...
[ ] 08: A pickle...
[ ] 09: Santa Claus...
[ ] 10: A hobo...
[ ] 11: My best mate...
[ ] 12: Paris Hilton...
[X] 13: A whore...
[ ] 14: A cat...
[ ] 15: A bisexual...
[ ] 16: A crackhead...
[ ] 17: A cereal box...
[ ] 18: A lesbian...
[ ] 19: A homo...
[ ] 20: A toothbrush...
[ ] 21: A toilet...
[ ] 22: Your mom...
[ ] 23: An Easter egg...
[ ] 24: The profile owner...
[ ] 25: Myself...
[ ] 26: My ex...
[ ] 27: An orange...
[ ] 28: A ninja...
[ ] 29: A homosexual...
[ ] 30: A llama...
[ ] 31: A duck...

Pick your favorite color!

[ ] Red: Because I have amazing boobs.
[ ] Orange: Because I was dared too.
[ ] Yellow: Because I smoke crack.
[ ] Green: Because I'm beautiful.
[ ] Aqua: Because it was cool.
[X] Blue: Because I wanted to.
[ ] Purple: Because I'm a pimp.
[ ] Pink: Because I like noodles.
[ ] Brown: Because I'm gay.
[ ] Grey: Because that's how I roll.
[ ] White: And I'd do it again.
[ ] Black: Because I'm sexy.
[ ] non of the above: Because I've got abs

So I'm building a new computer, salvaging nothing from my old computer. I have around $1500 to $1600 to spend, and going around on New Egg, I have put together the following candidate:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16811119194 - $130

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16817159116 - $120

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16813128514 - $155

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16819103923 - $160

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16822136793 - $170

SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16820167047 - $150

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16820231456 - $130

HS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16835708001 - $42

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16814150517 - $350

TOTAL: $1407

I think everything is compatible, and everything should play nice. Anyone have alternate recommendations (other than simply "I prefer this brand)? Anything I may have forgotten? Let me know, guys! Thanks!

 masterofraviel
His art is awesome, and he has slots open. I'd commission him myself, 'cept it's really hard for me to pay for commissions (I'm pretty much restricted to in-person payment at the moment).

With the release of Pokemon Black and Pokemon White, I think we should organize an online Pokemon League for the new generation semi-exclusive for furries.

It wouldn't be too difficult to run, I don't think, but obviously too much for one person. I'd like to gauge interest in such a thing, of course.

The league would be broken up into Gyms primarily, and possibly divisions and stuff depending on skill level, number of participants, etc.

If you would be interested, or think your friends might be, spread this around! Let me know! Together, we can do anything!

Edit 1:
Some preliminary ideas:
No Double Team or Minimize.
Justification: Evasion is just frustrating. No one wants to pack never-miss moves onto half their Pokemon just to deal with it.
No Pokemon with base stats over 600, except Slaking and Regigigas.
Justification: The strongest Legendaries are ... just too good.
Rules for how Gym Leaders and stuff will be thought of later. Prizes, too. Harder to do prizes this generation since TMs are permanent.

Edit 2:
You may ignore Edit 1.
We will need at least 16 people. If we have under 32, we will simply do tournament style play at some regular interval, for fun and glory. Maybe prizes if we can figure out a good way to do it.
If we have over 32 participants (the more, the better), we can put together an actual league with Gym Leaders, possibly Elite 4 and Champion, Gym Members, the whole deal.

Regardless, rules will be as follows:
Evasion: Evasion is annoying. It sucks. This is not up for debate. Everyone hates it. No Double Team or Minimize on any Pokemon.
Items: No Soul Dew. Berries that are not released in the NA or PAL versions may not be used.
No Ubers: No Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Deoxy, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus, Skymin (Shaymin, sky form), Darkrai, Manaphy, Zekrom, or Reshiram. More may be added with time, but these will never be removed from the list.
No two Pokemon of the same species.
No two Pokemon from the same evolutionary line.
Dream World restrictions: You may not use a Pokemon with a Dream World Ability that is only available in Japan. It must be released either in NA or PAL versions of the game. As of right now, the only Pokemon with legal Dream World Abilities are Darmanitan and Musharna.
Hacking is illegal. This includes hacking Pokemon for specific IVs, natures, illegal move sets, etc.

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, let me know! Also, let me know if you are interested, or let those who may be interested know! I won't be tracking people down.

I need an artist for one massive commission and possibly several small ones. The massive commission will be full color and background with possibly over 20 characters, though they will be obscuring each other partially. It will be clean. Several smaller ones may be possible, depending on the pricing, and other factors.

If the artist does traditional sketching/inking but digital coloring, I'd like framed prints/originals of them, and will pay the cost of shipping, the frame, etc. I will be wanting at least two framed copies of the full-color commission if possible. The smaller commissions, if they happen, do not need to be framed.

MONEY WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM for the most part. This will be a very special piece, to me.

Why do I need this?
I will be coming out to my fraternity this week. (Only my parents, and furries, and one student know). I will be getting a photo of us, and some key alumni and close friends, together in our Chapter Room. I will then privately ask them each a simple question: "If you were any animal, what would you be and why?" Then I will pour drinks to for all in attendance, and after some other cheers and toasts, I will come out.

I will also take individual photos of each Brother, and give them to the artist along with the group photo, and detailed notes on their answers. I may also add in other odd requests for clothing they are or are not wearing. I will be fairly picky with this, but then again, this will be VERY important to me.

Spread this journal around, please. Artists who might be interested in a large wad of cash, please Note me. Whomever I pick in the end, I will speak with you via notes or via e-mail at your preference. Or phone calls. Whatever you need. Do not read anything into this if I happen to know you and do not pick you.

There is no hard deadline for when the commission(s) need be completed by. We can figure that out later. I just want to get this moving ASAP.

Addendum: If two artists like to collaborate, I would be willing to pay both, one for the sketching/inking, the other for the coloring process. I'm not picky.

Fun news first: I am now the House Manager for my fraternity. Bwahahahaha!

Custom Plates: I want them for my car. I need ideas! I want them furry-related, preferably referencing Spyke or Porcupines, or a combination, etc.

If you're willing to help, and have a spare 5 minutes of time, you can do so by going here:

http://dmv.ca.gov/ipp2/welcome.do?localeName=en
1) Select Personalized Plates
2) Type of Vehicle: Auto
3) Select No
4) Select the Environmental plate style (first)
5) Start messing around. Anything that takes you to the order page isn't taken.
6) If you think it's a good suggestion, reply here ^^

Already taken:
SPYKE
YIFF
PORCUPN
PORQPNE

If yes, check it out!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1859428/

A musician and a furry needs your help!

It feels kind of weird. For the first time in seven and a half years, I'm single. Over a third of my life with one person. I've finally started to calm down after initially breaking it to him.

But we had to separate. For both of us. Maybe I'm just telling myself that, to feel less selfish. I definitely needed to separate for me, but I hope for his sake as well. CJ, I'll always love you. We just can't be together, physically, until something changes in our lives to put us in the same place.

Ask me stuff, 'cause you can.

http://www.formspring.me/SpykePine

This is the most retarded meme, ever. Sorry. Stolen from no one. If you don't know who your friends are, you have a lot more problems than you realize.

Don't copy and paste this or you're a tool. Come up with your own REAL Fake Friends, and be realistic.

</RantingPorcupine>

FA is full of these lately. Wow.

Anyway, here's the link: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1820672

Appearance:
[X] = You have blue/green eyes.
[ ] = You blush a lot.
[ ] = You giggle.
[ ] = You're quiet.
[x] = You say random silly things.
[ ] = You have a baby face.
[x] = You wear a more down to earth style of clothing.
[X] = You don't wear halter tops or anything to showy.
[ ] = Your under 5 feet 6 inches tall.
TOTAL SO FAR: 4

Innocence:
[X] = You're a virgin.
[ ] = Just thinking of sexual things makes you blush.
[X] = Your idea of a date is really romantic.
[x] = You sleep with a stuffed animal.
[x] = You like to cuddle.
[X] = You've never played the Nervous game.
[X] = You don't even know what the nervous game is.

TOTAL SO FAR: 10

Colors:
[ ] = You like the color pink/light blue.
[ ] = You tend to wear bright/girly colors.

TOTAL SO FAR: 10

Personality:
[x] = You can be ignorant/oblivious.
[X] = You'd consider yourself shy.
[x] = You like happy upbeat music.
[ ] = You like "Cutesy" music.

TOTAL SO FAR: 13

What YOU think is cute:
[x] = You like small animals
[ ] = You like babies a lot.
[X] = Small/mini versions of things make you go "Awww"

TOTAL: 15

Multiply how many you got by 4
Repost as: "I'm ___% Cute"

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1801857/ See this journal here. Watch some amusing videos here. Be awesome here.

Between a mixture of depression, being busy, and other stuff I haven't posted regular journals. Until I get in the mood, or the free time, to do so I will regulate them to weekly journals, starting from Tuesday, the 19th, and on. The next journal will be next Tuesday, with a recap of my previous week.

So this previous season has ended, and I got to see the live show in Los Angeles of the top 10 performers. What a show it was. For only 60 bucks, you get nice seats in the Nokia Theater at LA Live. You see 10 performances, hosted by Jerry Springer.

Prince Poppycock and Jackie Evancho were amazing as always, as was Fighting Gravity. I'm still annoyed that Michael Grimm won. He has a nice voice, sure. But at best he's a restaurant performer. He can sing, and he can play but he can't put on a SHOW.

I was also very moved by a brief speech given by Prince Poppycock. I wish I had recorded it, but the gist was about acceptance, especially in light of the recent teen suicides. He compared life to rainbows and parties. Things that need to be appreciated, and things that are fun when everyone is invited, and no one is excluded.

So  twinfoxes is doing some sort of blowjob contest. Check this journal. http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1768226/

What.

Boring day. Classes. Stuff.

Initiation was supposed to happen for our pledges so they could become men, but that fell through. Our Chaplain went off to Chicago without telling us, several brothers were MIA with class etc, and our Grand Chapter didn't send us approval. So we had to postpone it.

To make ammends, we took the pledges to The Lab, on us. There, I tried Absynth. This stuff is my alcohol of choice. The way it was explained to me, it blocks part of the absorption of alcohol, the part that makes you an idiot (doesn't stop impairment, though). Which means you're happily buzzed without being a retard, and without stuttering. Wow. It's an experience, and I enjoy it. #notanalcoholic

ARGH! WHY! Why did I let myself FINALLY get sucked in? (@SpykePine) And now I can't stop. *shakes a fist at the twitter gods*

Though I did have a brief tweetversation with Alex Fucking Vance, so it can't all be bad. (And I'm exaggerating on the evil of twitter, but damn, it sucks out your soul).

And the geniuses behind twitter are brilliant at layout design. #newtwitter is a work of art if you know what to look for (check out http://www.alexfvance.com/-the-math.....tters-new-desi for a better explanation)

The rest of my day will be pretty low-key as far as excitement goes. I have ... a lot ... of homework to do, especially after dedicating my weekend to Antheria and being con crud-tastic yesterday.