Today I woke up at 1pm CST :D I went to bed the night prior at around 11pm.

When I got into work around 1:50, I took my pills:
1xD4
1xFlax seed
1xOmega-3
1xTri-Flex
1x FiberChoice tablet
1x Horny Goat Weed
1x Staminol
1x Maca Man
2x Pink Magic
1x Arginmax
1/2x Apladan
1x Ultra Saw Palmeto formula
I had with a clove of raw garlic, a V8 low sodium and a bowl of Fiber One Original + 1cup 2%milk.

Prepped my half packet of Pro Performance Lean Muscle Meal, then waited a while before heading out to the gym. Went around around 4:30pm, ended about 6:40pm.

Workout consisted of:

1 set Barbell Shrugs 245lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs wide arm 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 245lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs wide arm 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 245lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs shoulder width 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 245lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs close hand 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 225lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs close hand 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 225lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs shoulder width 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Crunches x50 reps
1 set Barbell Shrugs 225lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs wide arm 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Obliques x50 reps each side
1 set Barbell Shrugs 225lbs x 10 reps
1 set Machine Lat Pull Downs wide arm 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Close Grip Barbell Upright Rows 75lbs x 6 reps
1 set Obliques x50 reps each side

1 set Barbell Squats 90lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight front right 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight front left 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight rear left 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight rear right 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Back Machine 160lbs x 20 reps
1 set Waist Rotation Machine 100lbs 25 reps each side
1 set 4count Flutter Kicks x25 reps
1 set Barbell Squats 90lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight front right 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight front left 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight rear left 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Oblique Lifts weight rear right 50lbs x 10 reps
1 set Back Machine 160lbs x 20 reps
1 set Waist Rotation Machine 100lbs 25 reps each side
1 set 4count Flutter Kicks x25 reps

2 sets Leg Press 210lbs x 10 reps
3 sets Thigh Machine 60lbs x 10 reps
3 sets Hamstring Machine 60lbs x 10 reps
2 sets twisted abs (Russian twist with 14lbs ball) x 25 2count reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Touching/Heels Touching x 15 reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Apart/Heels Touching x 15 reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Touching/Heels Apart x 15 reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Touching/Heels Touching x 15 reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Apart/Heels Touching x 15 reps
1 set Calf Raises Toes Touching/Heels Apart x 15 reps

Went inside for a cool down before starting my run. I took my 2x Pink Magic, 1x Horny Goat Weed and my second dose of D4 (granted it was early I don't recommend doing that) along with a Natures Valley Oats N Honey bar. I started my Weight Vest (20lbs) run at 7:30pmish. Finished it up at 8:15pmish. I shoulda kept better track of the time, but the sun + humidity had me walking a bit on this jog. I usually don't walk..... it was hot. Total distance was somewhere in the range of 3.5-4.5 miles, I didn't have my droid with me to measure, as I knew I'd sweat alot.

When I finished running, prior to my shower, I downed a 2tblesppon dose of Tropical Oasis with a few pieces of Jack Links Beef Jerky 3.25oz and 2 bottles of water.

I took the evening dose of 2x Pink Magic and 1x Horny Goat Weed at 10:30pm while writing this up. I finished off the bag of Jack Links Beef Jerky 3.25oz with it. And I know I should have eaten more today, but I guess It'll make up for extra's I had at Applebees ( I had the icecream Cookie as an appetizer, with an oreo shake, then ate a double patty chedder burger with chili cheese fries, and a basket of onion rings on Thursday).

My back is starting to get really big, I'm thinking about dropping weight down a bit to just stay toned at this point.

Today's Routine went like this: Started at 2:25pm ended 4:47pm

1 set Military Press on machine 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set Military Press on machine 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set Military Press on machine 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50

1 set Decline Bench shoulder width 275lbs x 3 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set Decline Bench shoulder width 245lbs x 6 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set Decline Bench wide arm 245lbs x 6 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50

1 set High Incline on machine 160lbs x 12 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set High Incline on machine 160lbs x 12 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50
1 set High Incline on machine 160lbs x 12 reps
1 set Barbell Curls 45lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Crunches x 50

2 sets Low Incline on machine 160lbs x 10 reps

1 set Wide Dumbell Curl 35lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Close Hand Barebell Curl 75lbs x 8 reps
1 set Flat Bench on machine 200lbs x 8 reps
1 set Wide Dumbell Curl 35lbs x 6 reps each arm
1 set Close Hand Barebell Curl 75lbs x 8 reps
1 set Flat Bench on machine 200lbs x 8 reps
1 set Wide Dumbell Curl 40lbs x 4 reps each arm
1 set Close Hand Barebell Curl 75lbs x 8 reps
1 set Flat Bench on machine 200lbs x 8 reps
1 set Wide Dumbell Curl 40lbs x 4 reps each arm
1 set Close Hand Barebell Curl 75lbs x 8 reps
1 set Flat Bench on machine 200lbs x 8 reps

1 set Nautilus Super Pullover 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Nautilus Flat Flys 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Seated Cable Row 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Rope Pull Down Triceps 150lbs x 8 reps
1 set Dumbell Back Flys 35lbs x 6 reps
1 set Nautilus Super Pullover 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Nautilus Flat Flys 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Seated Cable Row 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Rope Pull Down Triceps 150lbs x 8 reps
1 set Dumbell Back Flys 35lbs x 6 reps
1 set Nautilus Super Pullover 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Nautilus Flat Flys 140lbs x 10 reps
1 set Seated Cable Row 140lbs x 8 reps
1 set Rope Pull Down Triceps 150lbs x 8 reps
1 set Dumbell Back Flys 35lbs x 6 reps

Finished up with 1 set wide curls 45lbs barbell, and 1 set close hand curls same bar. Rode Stationary bike for 16 minutes high resistance.

Morning Supplements

1xFlax seed
1xOmega-3
1xTri-Flex
1x FiberChoice tablet
1x Horny Goat Weed
1x Staminol
1x Maca Man
2x Pink Magic
1x Arginmax
1/2x Apladan
1x Ultra Saw Palmeto formula
I had with a Natures Valley Granola Bar and 2 breakfast burritos cooked at the Range this morning.

Afternoon

1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic
With a bowl of Fiber One Original (my bowls are full, more than 1 serving) with 2% milk about a cup.

Evening – after workout.

1/2 dose BSN CellMass
1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic
With a 3.25oz pack of Jack Links Original Beef Jerky, a V8 Low sodium 30 minutes after the Cellmass.

Prior to work out
Cellucor NO3 Black Chrome (90minutes)
Jack3D LemonLime (45minutes)

While working out I took 14oz of water with a half packet of Pro Performance Lean Muscle Meal. (will change to isopure soon)

Last night's workout was reduced, since I had to participate on a Range today. I only did a few sets of shoulder shrugs, lat pulls, crunches, back machine, waist twist machine, and close grip upright rows. Same supplements removing Jack3D and NO3, adding D4 Morning/Afternoon.

I did not want to risk getting sore/pulling muscles in my back/shoulders while trying to fire weapons today otherwise it would have been a full workout.

Figured I'd post a journal about what I do as a routine for working out.

I'd like to start off by making a confession. In my line of work I'm required to meet certain "requirements" every 6months or so. What I've done for the last 5 years is start working out hard, with supplements about 2 months out from one of these milestones. The day of the milestone, right after passing, I usually take a group of us at work, and we go gorge ourselves at IHOP, as a celebratory indulgence. I then splurge for 4 months, exercising little while eating as much of whatever I want. Repeat the cycle. I always made the mark, though there were 2 close calls about 4 years ago, body changes and you have to adapt.

About 2 years ago I wanted to start working out hard again and get my body prepped for bodypainting, it sounded fun and had "other"applications. I'd been starting my workout sessions a month earlier, turning into a 3month splurge, 3 month workout routine. I didn't stick to it though. I kept not working out hard enough to keep the calories off, I'd always regain the weight I lost doing the harder workout periods. So it was put on, shed, put on, shed cycle all over again just different length of periods for each.

Essentially I re-motivated myself with the iksar bodypaint suit I designed off of watching Alex Kovas on youtube and  lyonlover at FC/AC. Though that motivation, while strong, wasn't strong enough to endure alone. I've since gained the extra motivation to work out coupled with the bodypainting concept, things like better fitting clothes, more strength in the bedroom, more sex appeal with people, upward progression at work (finally looking for a promotion) and all around I like the intimidation factor that goes with it.

I will contribute a bit of credit to  Iceman for some tips, supplement suggestions and ideology that he's shared with me, and his continued words of encouragement, he's an awesome guy and knows his stuff good. I'll also contribute a little more credit to  lyonlover, as seeing him in costume in person makes me want an iksar body paint more and more, and to do that I need to tone my muscles back up.

I'd like to point out that I did weight lifting my sophomore - senior years in high school, as well as off an on sparraticly throughout most of my life. I've a large frame to work with and the muscles have at multiple points in my life been tweaked and perky, I just have a real problem with food. It's the addiction I cannot kick and coupled with video games and computers as a job.... well I don't burn a lot of energy daily ;p Though I'm not obese, just well padded.

I practiced several forms of martial arts from the age of 14 till around 28, that used to keep me thin and toned. Having stopped attending formal sessions has been a detractor for me. At one point I was practicing in 9 classes a week and teaching in 4. I believe if I could rekindle my fire for MA I could look like  beowulf this guy is ripped :D

Ok now that I'm done whining and moaning, here's what I do as a routine as of Tuesday.

Heavy days (evening):

1 set bench flat, shoulder width grip, 225 x 6 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches
1 set bench flat, shoulder width grip, 225 x 6 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches

1 set bench flat, shoulder width grip, 205 x 6 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches
1 set bench flat, shoulder width grip, 205 x 6 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches

1 set bench flat, wide grip, 185 x 8 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches
1 set bench flat, wide grip, 185 x 8 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches

1 set bench flat, close grip, 165 x 10 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches
1 set bench flat, sclose grip, 165 x 10 reps
1 set curls dumbell, 45 x 6 reps (each arm)
1 set 50 crunches

1 set lat pull down, wide arm, 140 x 8 reps
1 set seated cable row, 140 x 8 reps
1 set triceps "rope" pushdown, 160 x 12 reps
1 set flat flyes on machine, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barebells back flyes 30 x 8 reps
1 set machine lat press, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barbell curls close hand 80 x 10 reps
1 set dumbell curls wide arm 40x 5 reps (each arm)

1 set lat pull down, wide arm, 140 x 8 reps
1 set seated cable row, 140 x 8 reps
1 set triceps "rope" pushdown, 160 x 12 reps
1 set flat flyes on machine, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barebells back flyes 30 x 8 reps
1 set machine lat press, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barbell curls close hand 80 x 10 reps
1 set dumbell curls wide arm 40x 5 reps (each arm)

1 set lat pull down, wide arm, 140 x 8 reps
1 set seated cable row, 140 x 8 reps
1 set triceps "rope" pushdown, 160 x 12 reps
1 set flat flyes on machine, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barebells back flyes 30 x 8 reps
1 set machine lat press, 160 x 10 reps
1 set barbell curls close hand 80 x 10 reps
1 set dumbell curls wide arm 40x 5 reps (each arm)

I follow up with several sets of standard/wide/close curls on the 45lbs bar till burnout as well as military press burnout with just the bar. Once that’s completed, I perform close hand pushups, regular pushups, then wide arm pushups nonstop. I’m currently at doing 20/10/10, I do 2 sets of these then move to knees and repeat.

I finish with 15-30 minutes of biking stationary, usually while reading a book or playing with my droid, on high resistance.

On these days I take the following supplements:

Morning

1xFlax seed
1xOmega-3
1xTri-Flex
1x FiberChoice tablet
1x Horny Goat Weed
1x Staminol
1x Maca Man
2x Pink Magic
1x Arginmax
1/2x Apladan
1x Ultra Saw Palmeto formula
I normally take this with a low sodium V8 or a Natures Valley Granola Bar.

Afternoon

1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic
With lunch

Evening – usually prior to work out sometimes after.

1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic

Prior to work out
Cellucor NO3 Black Chrome (expensive but WORKS!)(60-90minutes)
Jack3D LemonLime (30-45minutes)

While working out I take 12oz of water with a half packet of Pro Performance Lean Muscle Meal. I originally bought 2 boxes of this stuff as a meal replacement, but I'm using it while I work out instead. When it's depleted I will switch to a no carb/calorie protein like Isopure, just not sure which to switch too yet.

After I finish working out, I take 4oz of water with 1/2 dose BSN CellMass.

Off Days (evening):

Wednsday routine was:

1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 385lbs x 2 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 365lbs x 2 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 335lbs x 5 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 315lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 295lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 275lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder shrugs 45lbs barbell, 245lbs x 10 reps

1x set back machine, 160lbs x 20 reps
1x set close grip barbell upright rows, 80lbs x 8 reps
1x set dumbell shrugs, 90lbs x 10 reps each arm
1x set machine pulldowns, 140lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder width leg squats, 45lbs barebell x15 reps
1x set calf raise on ledge, body weight, heels/toes together x 40reps

1x set back machine, 160lbs x 20 reps
1x set close grip barbell upright rows, 80lbs x 8 reps
1x set dumbell shrugs, 90lbs x 10 reps each arm
1x set machine pulldowns, 140lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder width leg squats, 45lbs barebell x15 reps
1x set calf raise on ledge, body weight, heels apart/toes together x 40reps

1x set back machine, 160lbs x 20 reps
1x set close grip barbell upright rows, 80lbs x 8 reps
1x set dumbell shrugs, 90lbs x 10 reps each arm
1x set machine pulldowns, 140lbs x 8 reps
1x set shoulder width leg squats, 45lbs barebell x15 reps
1x set calf raise on ledge, body weight, heels together/toes apart x 40reps

1x set neck machine front, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine back, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine left, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine right, 140lbs x 8 slow reps

1x set neck machine front, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine back, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine left, 140lbs x 8 slow reps
1x set neck machine right, 140lbs x 8 slow reps

1x set abs with a 45lbs weight on my chest x 100 slow reps
2x set twisted abs (Russian twist with 14lbs ball) x 25 2count reps
2x set ab twist machine, 100lbs x 30 reps each side

I finish this workout with either 15minutes on the stair climber + 15minutes on a bike or 30minuts on the olyptical.

On these days I take the following supplements:

Morning

1x D4 - 10minutes prior to the rest with 16oz water
1x Flax seed
1x Omega-3
1x Tri-Flex
1x FiberChoice tablet
1x Horny Goat Weed
1x Staminol
1x Maca Man
2x Pink Magic
1x Arginmax
1/2x Apladan
1x Ultra Saw Palmeto formula
I normally take this with a low sodium V8 or a Natures Valley Granola Bar.

Afternoon

1x D4 - 6 hours after the first with 16oz water
1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic
With lunch

Evening – usually prior to work out sometimes after.

1x Horny Goat Weed
2x Pink Magic

Prior to work out
Nothing

While working out I take 12oz of water with a half packet of Pro Performance Lean Muscle Meal. I originally bought 2 boxes of this stuff as a meal replacement, but I'm using it while I work out instead. When it's depleted I will switch to a no carb/calorie protein like Isopure, just not sure which to switch too yet.

After I finish working out, I take 4oz of water with BSN CellMass.

I do physical training with a group in the mornings Monday Wednesday Friday usually consisting of a 3-5mile run, lots of calisthenics (pushups, jumping jacks, squats, lunges, crabwalk, sprints, situps etc), or some kind of sport activity. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I workout on my own, usually go running for 2-5miles with a 20lbs weight vest.

On Saturdays I normally do either my heavy day or offday lift, then go running 10minutes afterward with the weight vest. I get at least one run a week with the weight vest but I try for more.

I do ab workouts every day, irregardless, but normally only do weighted abs every other day.

Some of my prior workout routines looked like this:

1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set flutter kicks, x 25 reps 4count
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set flutter kicks, x 25 reps 4count
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench wide arm, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench wide arm, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench wide arm, 155lbs x 16 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set obliques, x 50reps each side
1 set flat bench close hand, 155lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set obliques, x 50reps each side
1 set flat bench close hand, 155lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set obliques, x 50reps each side
1 set flat bench close hand, 155lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 40lbs x 7 reps each arm
1 set obliques, x 50reps each side

Same circuit as above on heavy day with less weight.

And on the next heavy day I would:

1 set incline bench shoulder width, 135lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set incline bench shoulder width, 135lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set incline bench wide arm, 135lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set incline bench wide arm, 135lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
2 sets incline bench close hand, 135lbs x 8 reps
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 15 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench shoulder width, 155lbs x 15 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench wide arm, 155lbs x 15 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set flat bench wide arm, 155lbs x 15 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
2 sets flat bench close hand, 135lbs x 8 reps
1 set decline bench shoulder width, 165lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set decline bench shoulder width, 165lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set decline bench wide arm, 165lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
1 set decline bench wide arm, 165lbs x 12 reps
1 set dumbell curls, 35lbs x 10 reps each arm
1 set crunches, x 50reps
2 sets decline bench close hand, 135lbs x 8 reps

The supplements weren't the same. I only recently added the NO3, Jack3D, Pink Magic, and the aphrodisiacs. They help get more performance for sure.

Oh and one supplement I recommend to EVERYONE is Tropical Oasis, it's a colloidal mineral water, with amino acids, vitamins and in some varieties, additional herb extracts. I use it on days I eat very little, to ensure I get my nutrition. I use half a cap on days I eat normally or heavy.

So, I've taken care of
 vverevvolf
 soul4hdwn
 thewielder

but I still have to get with
 stripes
 azelyn
 satosuke
 kaji
 redrusker
 Larathen
 knowntobite
 kiteless
 Jaiko
 artslave
 randomdragon
 freakzter
Probably still missing a few names :( why am I always so busy/overcommitted!

Had a total blast at AC even though I went emo (never done that before :/) It's nice to have people who can pull emotions out of me even if they are ones I'd rather not have!

Iceman's birthday party at Zentrin's was more epic than I ever thought it would be, his journals and others comments really don't do it justice!

I owe 3 journals to the FA community at this point, as well as my friends, one for AC, one for Ice's birthday and one explaining why I commission (some people noted me inquiring). I'm hoping to get those done up, posted and over with prior to my trip down to the Texas Furs next week.

I owe some people some responses, and I have to apologize but I need you all to wait another week.

 Stripes
 Vverevvolf
 soul4hdwn
 Azelyn
 Thewielder
 satosuke
 kaji
 redrusker

and probably forgetting a few, as I skimmed notes today. I owe each of you different things, and I'll get back to you after the 5th. I cant' really say how soon after, but hopefully no later than the 10th.

AC threw me on a loop again, I had a TON of "firsts" this con, and I'm still honestly reeling from it. I'd say 90% good, and I did have a blast.

---

It's  Iceman's birthday on the 3rd, so I finally got permission from work to attend the party hosted by  Zentrin!

Read more here!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2484395/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2481605/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2456692/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2440803/

If you are available and able to go, I recommend it!

I've done pretty good at hiding from/avoiding being in pics/vid at cons, I'm pretty camera shy. But I think this year, there was no way to avoid it completely. I've never seen so much equipment in one place ever, all ranging from smart phones to top end video recorders. If you stole my soul please note me about the images/vid so I can go see ;p

Reply to this, I want to kind of remember everyone I met ;p sometimes pics help, but sometimes you really need the name that was on the badge or the FA gallery attached to the user to remember.

Don't be shy ;p

I've been following it, not as closely as I should be or like to, but I have been keeping up with the progress. Which honestly feels like none right now.

http://www.topix.com/who/david-lett.....ation-is-close

There are other articles that I could link, but that one gets the point across nicely, and it's very short.

So while it looks like the certification may happen soon, I still have trouble swallowing a political figures words, even though he's still in the service, as that's exactly why they were hired. I only hope that his words are TRUE and not just trying to suave people.

Resistance still incoming heavily from within congress. Hopefully not heavily enough, or fast enough to stop/hinder the process already in play.

Personally I want everyone to have the freedom to choose, without fear of retaliation, or fear of job/life. So I'm backing this wholeheartedly!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2424593/

Just spreading the word!

Hope you all make it!

Name:
Ssvanti

Dates:
Wednsday (22th) to Monday afternoon (27th)

Hotel:
The Westin with  iceman  kiowolf and friends ;D

Primary Purpose:
See people I think of as friends, buy some art, meet new people that might be friends, eat, stay up late, experience the fur community, watch people make music, watch people dance and get the hell away from work.

Fursuiting:
I would be, but delays on my suit.

Which Costumes:
Bodypaint with laytex prosthesis and mask.


Do you speak while costuming:
If I was, I probably would (getting a movable jaw)

Are you ok with physical contact while in costume:
If you want to run the risk of getting paint on you ;p probably better to avoid it though.

Do you have a craft in this community:
I commission artists, helping them pay bills.

Can I talk business with you while at the con:
If you are an artist yes. otherwise "No Soliciting"

Can you perform repairs:
On what? I'd really rather not try any hardware repair without my tools, and I really am not at a con to tweak someone's OS/Apps, but I suppose if I must.

Can I buy you dinner, gifts, drinks, art or anything to show gratitude:
If it's your thing, so long as there are no strings attached.

Are you Single or in a Relationship:
Nope, not looking for a long term commitment at this time, but not completely closed to the concept.

Where can I find you if I need something:
I will be all over. Best bet is notes/fa, Skype if I gave it to you, email if you have it.

Do you attend parties:
Never really attended one before, I've been to other people's rooms before for social gathering, but we'll see where my groups drag me this year.

Do you attend the dances:
Normally I'll scoot in, and back out grabbing video/pics but I don't dance.

Who will you be spending the con with:
The intent is with alot of people. We'll see how it goes.

Are you cliquey:
I'm not really cliquey, though I will probably come off as unapproachable, just ignore that, I really have to get used to people before I ... relax.

Are you approachable:
I may not seem so, but I am.

Murr/yiff:
Probably not, but I'm not against the concept.

Can I room with you:
My room is full. Overfull infact ;p

Running or attending any panels:
I know of 2 panels that I have on my do not miss list, and a few on my try to hit if I can list.

Dealers Den:
I'll be buying art most likely.

Will you be in the "Fursuit Parade":
nope, suit won't be ready.

If there are other questions, I'll see if I can add them, so go ahead and ask.

LOL I really didn't think this needed explaining, but apparently, it does.

Why do I remove them? Because I saw an artist post a journal telling people that if they saw "Thanks for the Watch" they'd remove them as fast as they saw them. I stopped and pondered about it for a bit, and realized, that for the most part, I agreed with the artists stance on the removal of them. I really don't do it to be an ass or conceited.

The reasons I don't keep them cluttering up my shouts, is because... I see it as an unwritten automated response mechanism on FA. It has no real meaning. Someone see's someone watched them and they immediately go shout "Thanks".... why? Why not shout something less automated, less like every other shouts out there? I feel sorry for galleries I run by and the entire shout page is filled with "Thanks for the watch"...... It means they were spammed, or no one felt like leaving a real comment. I'd rather have real comments visible for people to read. Something with more.... substance, depth, meaning, background, etc.

I admit I've removed a few shouts that had more to them than just "Thanks for the watch" but all in all I decided that the core of the shout, was just that... "Thanks for the watch" with extra padding trying to look obvious at typing it, but also typing just a tad more.

A friend made a few points that I can see, but don't necessarily agree with. He said alot of the people who write it, just want to be noticed, and start a conversation. Well... if that's the case, go shout something actually signifying you want a conversation, not just a drive by thanks. He also said that people who do it, probably are pressed for time and that's all they have to give while trying to friendly. I just don't see anyone who can only type that, even bothering with clicking to the page, typing the shout and hitting submit ;p. Though I suppose it makes sense that a few may be like that.

I'm not saying praise the characters, art or such, I'm simply saying I don't want those cluttering up my shout page. I also don't go around thanking for watches, primarily because when I do find time to do such, I'll comment on art in the gallery. I don't do watchbacks, as I already have lots of art/journals to sort through each day. So I apologize if that's a bit selfish. Sometimes I will toss a note, but mostly it's just comments on journals/submissions.

As to the whole starting a conversation reason..... I've had people try to start conversations in notes, and that really doesn't work well at all. I in fact, still have a bunch of notes that are awaiting me to reply to them :(. I already have tons of people in my messengers, so I'm not handing those out. And while I'm strongly contemplating going to a real email account for art/business, if I post it up, it's not going to be there for meeting new people.

I do most of my people meeting at cons, AC and FC. AC may be coming off my attendance list due to it's ...... size, cost and issues. More of the people I know already go to FC, many do both. I also tend to meet people in streams while I'm out artist hunting or simply watching artists work.

I'm not trying to be a hermit, but when people try to reach out, I really do feel bad when it takes me weeks to months to respond, or I have to reply with busy right now maybe later, and later never comes.

So I'm NOT saying don't send notes, and I'm not saying don't shout, I'm just trying to explain why I remove "Thanks for the watch". I think shouts are really a waste of coding on the site to be honest. Though some people put them to good use. A really under/mis- utilized function.

Yay another TLDR journal......

So I have a few art dealings with  kiartia and I wanted to ask her about a few notes I've shot her with no reply, yet they have been read. I've sent her email, and even quick messages as I see her pop up time to time on IM's, but again with no replies, ever.

Anyone know if she's still around? Sure looks like it but she has no new journals since Sep 2010, and no responses since before then. She does have some tattoo pictures she posted in March 2011, the most recent activity.

Just trying to get in contact with her for some answers to some questions. She doesn't owe me anything and I don't owe her anything either, it's just some closure stuff about prior art.

This guy keeps popping up posting "Boohoo, I hate your character" comments on artists submissions of my character, and apparently other people's characters he has issues with.

Saw another comment of his on Fenrir's scraps today and it looks like this guy goes out of his way to hunt art of Ssvanti down, comment it on and just be his usual ass self for no other reason to start drama.

I have no idea why he picked Ssvanti to target, but Ssvanti isn't the only one, this guy has.... a vendetta for basically anyone who commissions more than him.

My assumption would be he's unhappy with his life, how things are going, can't seem to find the right choices to make the changes he needs for himself, and would rather vent on a web based site where people pretty much leave him alone.

Feel free to read his own thoughts on his life and how it's going for him, as well as what he's trying to use as an excuse for his choices/actions both in life and here on this site, I personally found it rather.... concerning... I'd honestly hope he'd go see a doctor soon.

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/aquingator/ <--- go read his journals.

Now this isn't a bash Journal, I'm trying to rally people to go check him out and see if you can become his friend. I think the absolute best thing in the world for him right now is to have a friend. And I'm hoping someone not on his target/hate list can become his friend and give him someone to talk too and help him make the .... right choices.

So if you want to do something astounding this year, you know before the world ends for the 3rd time...... make a new friend and be a true friend to that friend!

I'd do it myself but .... sheesh... the guys really not liking my leezurd, for really silly reasons, and that kinda puts a damper on things.

So lets turn a frown upside down, and do something positive to help this guy out!

Yup,  unshackledfenrir talked me into setting up a twitter account. Not really sure on just how I will use it, but it's there.

@ Ssvanti

I'm still attending AC, but I've been informed as of today, that AC will be without my suit. So while I was hoping to at least unveil the mask at AC, that appears to be no longer possible.

So while I'll be sad about that, I'll just have to look forward to FC2012 for the big first, assuming I get to attend.

I suppose I should be happy I get more time to find someone to make the tail, and find a clothes maker to make the 2-3 sets of threads for the final costume as well, but I'm still down about not even having the mask for AC.

So to anyone hoping to catch glimpses, sorry to disappoint. Still only currently planning on FC and AC in 2012, and I may be nixing AC, as it seems to me, to be too large of a convention, and with them closing off the roof last year I'm sure they'll figure out more things to take away from the con goers because of idiots who can't control themselves. If I do remove AC from my list, I'll see about finding another convention to attend.

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2325307/

Go reserve a spot, read her rules, and buy some quality art that you get to watch be made in front of your eyes!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2285619/

That's the journal where I was attempting to collect new methods of contacting the artist.

Since he's unreachable by anyone and PayPal refused to allow me to file a dispute due to the window having expired quite some time ago, I did a charge back. I encourage all the others who at this point, gave him money to charge it back. If you didn't use a credit card, but rather used your bank account you can ask your bank for their policy and see if the bank will charge back.

The only reason for posting this as a new journal is because the edit on the old one, doesn't show up to anyone, and I want to make sure people know how I resolved this.

But as I stated in the last journal. If he ever shows back up and presents the artwork, completed and to standard of his quality along with the commission requirements I'll VERY HAPPILY reverse the charge back. If the charge back can't be reversed I'll shoot him another payment in full for services rendered.

I'll give him a little more time before adding to my list of bewares, though at this point I honestly don't believe there will be a change in the situation.

This is a key reason why commissioners do not like paying in full up front.

I've been trying to get into contact with Tenebear for some time now regarding his Furgy and my orgy commission.

This is a call out to anyone that knows him or can actually get a hold of him. Have him contact me. I've sent him plenty of notes, that have gone unread for too long. Additionally, one of his two paypal address cannot be emailed. The other has been used with no reply.

I've attempted contact through his msn chat with no response.

I just want to find out the status on the project as well as my personal commission. I'd rather get in contact with him and figure out what's going on. It's always my preferred method of dealings.

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edit 01May2011
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Ok so here's a status update for anyone who is owed artwork from him.

I've received no replies from any of his contact emails, chats or acquaintances. I've been extremely patient long enough.

I filed a PayPal dispute today on the two transactions, and was told by PayPal that I was outside my dispute window, which was expected. Since I attempted that first, and was denied, I filed a charge back on the card used. The card has already issued me a refund in full for the amount withdrawn.

This will be my very first charge back on an artist, ever. I'm not happy about it. But if Tenebear is willing to provide the artwork commissioned, I will gladly reverse the charge back.

So again I've been trying to contact him through notes/email/chats/PayPal and all methods available to me with no response since 15August2011. So unless there's a note I missed in my archive folder, that's the absolute last response from him to me.

I would at this point recommend anyone who gave him money and also can't get a hold of him, to file your disputes/charge backs. I'll give him a little more time to respond before doing any artist beware posts, as this might be the nudge that gets a reply.

This situation is very... depressing and is not the course of action I wanted to take.

This 10 things meme, getting crazy

Tagged by  sabet

The Rules:
- You must post these rules.
- Each tagged person must post 10 things about themselves on their journal.
- You have to choose and tag 10 people and post their icons on the same journal.
- Go to their pages and tell them you tagged them!
(Copied rules from Hatredanon, as his list was complete)

1. I work IT, Lets just say hardware/software/networking and alot more
2. I hold several certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft and ETA
3. I'm working on certification with Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)2 and EC-Council
4. If I finished my core requirements I'd have my Bachelors but I keep taking IT courses
5. I play Eve-online, Everquest and Everquest 2, though I haven't logged in in a while
6. I don't currently own any pets
7. I am NOT a morning person
8. I would love to marry an artist who drew for me all the time ;p
9. I love sweets
10. I'm super horny, almost all the time

Changed my mind I found people not tagged so here's who I got!

 iceman
 zentrin
 randomeyeball
 maskedman
 bear-paws
 djmixer
 shadowkatbt
 rexymagic
 harutoryuu
 anyare

Looking for a costume shop that can make a tail for me.

First off, NO I'm not looking for some plushy tail or paper mache.

My initial intent is for a silicone tail with a body harness and silicone flaps that can be adhered to my skin then painted over to hide the seams with a "support" that the tail was molded on to keep it connected to the harness. Sturdy enough to run in.

Other concepts I'd be open for but seriously, no plushy, no fur tail, no paper mache. The person I was going to have make it, told me to hire a professional company. I'm not really aware of any. Anyone know one that can work with this type of tail?

Sorry I'm just really excited. I just bought my very first "new" auto. Really feeling exhilarated!

My first car purchase was a used unfortunately, and I've been driving it for quite a few years. Never really cared much about cars. They get me here to there, possibly back ;p

Since the old klunker has been failing more and more, now only getting 75ish miles on a half tank of gas (18gallon tank), I figure it's about to die. So I had to look at a replacement.

Looking at options, the only cars I was dying to get a hold of were absolutely out of my price range, so I had to do a bit of compromising to find suitable candidates. So after double checking my credit scores, credit record, accounts, savings, etc, and asking several people I work with about their recent new car purchase experiences, I laid a plan out to get one that suited me.

I started off looking at Lexus, but found that to get what I really wanted out of the car, I'd be over budget after figuring in insurance, fuel, maintenance, etc. So I did some searching for cars that were like Lexus but cheaper. This brought me to the Hyundai Sonata.

Here I found everything I would be happy with, in a car, meet budget, and not put myself into a hole/bind. Using the wonderful tools available I found a few lots that had the models/drive trains I was interested in, in the color I wanted (Black on Black).

After requesting the quote, I got a few responses, and selected one that had the options I wanted, along with upgrade possibilities.

So after a long day in the lobby, waiting on financing I was happy to sign for a Hyundai Sonata SE Turbo, black on black :D (even though a bit of finagling had to happen)

I was so relieved when I made it to the dealership in the PoS klunker they were giving me trade in on, without having it die on the way :D The drive back home was pure bliss! The audio system rocks, everything controlled on the steering wheel was just too convenient and the ride was so comfortable!

The really awesome part about this, is the fact that I can now just drive myself to cons, instead of relying on air trans or other people! I won't have to worry about what I pack or how to get all of what I want to take to fit into certain small dimensions under certain weights. So the Iksar suit/supplies will be EASY to deal with!

So while I may slow down on newer commissions, this overall means less out of pocket for cons/travel, no more 400-500 plane tickets :D Also gives me the freedom to extend my stay or shorten my stay without being penalized by the airline.

I'm very happy :D

Ok going to try again. I'm looking for "RECOMMENDATIONS" on paint. That's it. I prefer the recommendations come from people that have USED the paint, or at least have helped someone with the paint they recommend, IE used/tested/seen the durability.

I'm already WELL versed on the issues with paint, paint with amonia, paint with lead, paint with alcohol, paint with etc.

I've already made my mind up, I did so before the last journal, I made it last year when I hired Fydbac to make the mask and the prosthesis. I'm not looking for alternatives, I'm not looking sideeffects I'm already aware of. Just in LONG lasting, hard to remove paint recommendations.

So if you have used, or were with someone using body paints, please make a recommendation on the brand/type here.

Please make sure it's a long lasting type that won't just rub off or crack/peel if the wearer sweats.

Original journal here < http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2182766/ >

So the premise of my iksar suit has been, and still is body paint. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do for clothing articles/accessories, but the mask has been underway for a while.

The major part of the costume will be my natural body, painted up to look like Ssvanti, after adding the prostheses and mask.

One of my worries is the paint. I'm NOT even remotely worried about suffocation etc, so please disregard any commentary on that issue.

What I am concerned with is, the durability/lasting of the paint. I'm looking for something that will NOT rub off (ie if someone brushes against me in a crowded area), or if I decide to sit down, I really don't want to leave paint on the chair/couch/floor/walls.

So I need a paint that will not come off, even if I'm perspiring. I need something that will literally stay on for days, unless I use the proper remover product in the shower with scrubbing.

I've read up on a few brands, but most articles and reviews of the paints I've researched show they will come off more easily than what I desire.

So anyone with body paint experience, research, etc please respond to this :D

I'm really hoping for product recommendations, with detailed information regarding your experiences with the paint, not just a link to a site selling paint.

Thanks in advance!

Well, I started cleaning up my userpage. I felt it a bit cumbersome, and some of the stuff listed has been archived or deleted. I'm having a little more assistance with my Character Reference and Commission Policy. I've been meaning to re-write both now for months.

I won't be taking down any art. I don't believe anyone ever really has to worry about that. I bought the art to share, not just to enjoy myself. Though I may move some of the submissions to scraps, I haven't decided yet on just what would qualify. If I move something you, as an artist made for me, from submissions to scraps, I ask that you not take it to heart. I very much enjoy the art that I have commissioned and it is not out of disrespect, resentment or dislike of the art that I move it.

AC is coming soon, just not soon enough. Hoping to run into friends, artists and generally anyone I haven't met yet :D I am especially hopeful to meet in person a few particular people I've had the pleasure of chatting with and just never had the opportunity to meet.

I've bought more of the supplies needed to finish my Iksar Mask and Fydbac has been doing a magnificent job with it! Seriously, she is one artist, that if you haven't yet, you NEED to commission her in some form or another. She is an extremely mutli-talented individual and VERY fair for her prices.

DJ_mixer uploaded pages from his TMNT comic that debuted last year in one of the Doujinshi, and was released in pamphlet format at FC2010 I highly encourage people to go check it out.

Haven't really had a chance to contact all the artists with outstanding art yet, though more art is getting completed, I'm sure you've noticed as those artists upload to their galleries. I'm pretty far behind in uploading it here, and for that I apologize.

As to why I'm still so busy, for those that care, I've been hitting the certification track hard. My employer requires these pieces of paper to show a minimum level of competence, knowledge and ability. Luckily they also pay for the training and the exams, so my only true investment out of pocket is time.

I've completed my self study for CompTIA's Server+. This included reading the CompTIA recommended material, doing subject studies on wiki, hitting vendor sites for memory, mobo's, CPU's, other hardware/storage and the NOS's to ensure I had the latest information since most of the books/articles were well outdated. I've been managing servers for some time so most of the material was review for me. I should be taking that exam shortly, just waiting for the voucher.

I'll be moving back into the CCNA study mode at this time. I've been through the 4 base semesters a few years back, kept up on most of the material since. I need to revisit sub netting, IPv6, CIDR, VLSM and specifications (like hold down timers, hello times, etc) of routing protocols. I've been managing a small LAN over the last 3 years, and assisting a larger company with their LAN for a bit longer. I figure it's just time to finally nab that piece of paper since I've been doing the job and my employer is willing to foot the bill. I might push into the CCNA/Security or CCNP arena's shortly after.

On track for later this year, I should be going back to nab the Windows7 MCITP. I already have the Server Administrator and it can't hurt a resume to have both the server/client sides of the house.

After that I still have to figure out when I'm going to get my last 50 credits to complete my bachelors, work toward the VCP as well as CompTIA Linux+ (for fun).

Employer has informed me I need to start prepping for my CISSP and CEH as well.

So while things aren't ever dull, I always seem to have something in the queue. The positive side, is once I get all that done, and they put more on my plate I should be fairly competitive for those higher paying positions, meaning I can see about hiring more artists at a time ;p

Nothing to see here, just archiving this information off the main userpage.


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