*preens things*

Good evening!

I'm looking to fill two rooms in a 3 bedroom apartment in the Renton area! We are located in between Renton Technical College and I-405.

Perks of the complex:
-Gated community
-Indoor basketball court (full size gym) and weight room/lockers.
-Pay rent online whenever you want!
-Covered parking available
-Good view of Renton and the property is surrounded by lush greenery

Perks of the unit:
-200 sq. feet larger than average for a 3 bedroom
- ~15% below market rate (~$650 with bills such as internet/water included per room)
-Below ground location means the unit stays cool in the Summer (75F at most!)
-Recently remodeled; a better quality unit for 15% less money.
-A master bedroom is open: Same cost, a separate bathroom and a walk in closet!

Pictures:
https://twitter.com/TheAvianFurry/status/617008701547790337

Send me a message if interested! I will answer any question you might have!

Thank you for reading this! ^>^

*yewk*

Hey, thank you for taking the time to read this journal.

I've decided to move out of my Auburn apartment come the end of my lease agreement in June of 2015. I'm curious if anyone would be interested in taking up residence with a burd!

Things about me:

-I have pet Green Cheek Conure so feather dander must not be an issue! (I would hope so seeing I am a burd and all :P)
-I am employed and have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. I currently work in Federal Way.
-Dishes make it to the dishwasher, I have a microwave and I never enter people's rooms without permission!
-I'm passive and willing to make agreements if disputes come up. If I have any concerns, I won't hide them and I don't play games with people!
-I generally keep to myself on worknights but I will invite people over on occasion. I spend a lot of my days off away from the apartment.
-I have my own car and willing to help shuttle a potential roommate around the area if need be and, of course, gas costs are shared.

Things I'm looking for:

-I would like to live near Federal Way (Kent and SeaTac are within range). Federal Way offers the urban feel with many eateries, diverse population and ethnic enclaves (cool Korean shops!). Federal Way has a mid sized mall and is right on Puget Sound (Dumas Bay is beautiful). It has numerous job opportunities from corporate offices (they are all over) to working class jobs! Federal Way is one of the best places to live for rent pricing in King County. People are moving to Fed because of the affordability.
-I want a roommate who doesn't mind the occasional rant, wants to eat out from time to time and is generally nice!
-I ask that any potential roommate has enough income to pay for amenities and the rent costs! I simply cannot cover two people. All I want is electricity, internet and any basic costs like water.

I am putting out the feelers to see if anyone might be interested or needs a spot filled in their house or apartment! If interested, you can message me here or contact me on Twitter: @TheAvianFurry.

Thank you again for reading and I hope you have a pleasant day. ^>^

-Staying at:

Commuting from my apartment in Auburn.

- Arrival and Departure?

Arrival around 10-11 AM everyday and departure sometime in the night. :P

- Mode of transportation

My automobile. ^v^

- Rooming with:

Kawaburd is my roommate....:P

- Who Will I likely see you with?

Kawaburd, Blaze Collie, Bella, Kithrak and many others.

- Con Plans:

None set in stone; attend the dinner, visit new people, go to panels and have a blast in the dealer's den. The usual. <3

- How can I find you?

On Twitter: TheAvianFurry

- Do you do free art/trades/commissions/badges?

Sorry, not a visual artist unless you include digital typography. :P

- Will you have Art in the Art Show?

Nah.

- Will you be going to parties?

Yup, so long as I know someone there. I am bit of a shy burd. :>

- Will you be performing?

Nope but I would love to watch. ^>^

- Smoke?

Nah.

- Drink

Yup, I usually reserve that for one night so I am not hungover the whole time. :P

- Gender

Guy.

- Can I hug you?

Who wouldn't want a winghug? :P

- Can I talk to you?

Sure!

- Will you be at any panels?

Hmm, most likely.

- Can I buy you drinks?

I wouldn't mind so long as you understand I tend to be sensitive to very tart and strong shots. ovo

- How old are you?

24

- Can I snuggle with you?

If I trust you and get to know you a little beforehand. I like the cuddles but I'm also not open with people I'm unsure about.

- If you're pissed off, should I approach you?

Um, I would be very worried if I was upset at a furry con. Maybe show me a picture of a bird? X>

- Are you nice?

I am!

-Single or Taken?

Single.

-What suits will you have?

I have a tail but that's it.

- How tall?

6'0

- Can I Take pictures of you?

I don't mind. ^v^

- Will you get anything commissioned?

Maybe but I tend to be very picky about who I commission. Finances will also decide if I will go through with one.

- Can I ask you to dance at the raves?

Sure. I can be shy about it but I warm up quickly. :7
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*yewk*

Hello! I am trying to organize an event filled with feathers at the fabulous RainFurrest. I am looking for anyone who has at least some burd in them and would want to meet up! I currently live near the convention (Auburn, WA) and know the area well so I am open to any ideas! This event is not to conflict with Hootalo's burdsuiter get together but rather be an opportunity for all burd fursonas to meet up in person. Message me here, on Twitter at TheAvianFurry or send me a message on Skype (MarkGCConure) if interested! *yewk*

Well, hello burdies and things! I have kept my "blogging" to TheAvianFurry and thus haven't done much other than fave stuff on FA.

A few new things about this feathery floof:

-Graduated college
-Moved in with Kawaburd in Auburn, WA
-I'm currently looking for career work in a good ole bureaucracy (agency work is my preferred route but I'm open to non profits as well).
-I have deliver sandwiches at Jimmy John's. It's unskilled labor but the tips make it worth it in the interim.
-Excited for RainFurrest and glad that the 5 hour logistics of travelling between Pullman and Seattle are no longer an issue.
-I also have a volunteer interview with the Auburn Police Department. I'm not sure what the work will entail but I'm hopeful that it is clerical so that I can begin to develop office skills. The interview is on the 24th of July.

*preens himself*

Oh, I guess on a more personal level I finally got back into having a relationship with someone but it was short lived. Not to bore the audience with "single desperation" but it would be nice to find someone I have commonality with. Other than that, I've been enjoying the greenery of Seattle now that the Palouse is forever in my review mirror and ready to explore the limitless confines of life.

*yewk* ^>^

I am very excited for RF this year! It is my second convention so I hope I get to utilize some events I never got to last year. An example would be the dances especially since I am meeting a particular someone of interest in person. ^>^

Arrival and Departure:
Arrive Thursday and leave Sunday evening/Monday morning.

Staying at:
Hilton (main hotel)

Mode of Transportation:
A rideshare from Pullman and then borrowing my dad's Chevy Suburban for the convention itself.

Room Share:
With  Kithy

Major Plans at the Con:
1) Having a good time with a particular someone
2) Attend the dances and panels
3) Meet new burdies and people in general while also hanging out with friends from home

Who will I be with:
 Kithy and friends/new people I meet

Fursuit(s):
None but I will be around Corvin a lot. ^v^

Attending Parties:
I haven't been invited to any. So if anyone wants to invite me...

How best to find me:
I will be wearing an Osprey tail, Seahawks cap (part of the time) and an Osprey brand backpack. :P

Stage Performance:
None.

Drink:
Yes! However, I will probably save one day for the "heavy" drinking.

Smoke:
Nah. I don't mind hookah and whatever but I am trying to respect the opinions of someone else and it is better if I go without it. ^v^

Hugs:
I am open to hugs so long as I am not getting sneak attack "hugs" from strangers. ovo

Talk:
I love to talk about many subjects but I am also good at making sure to know what my "audience" would rather hear. :P

Art:
N/A

What is your gender?
Male.

How old are you?
23

Can I touch you?
Sure? I would hope that you asked first...

Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Sure, but don't think that is going to lead to you taking advantage of me....:P

Can I give you lots of money?
Only in cash, and unmarked non-sequential bills.

Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Sure, but I am probably going to want to snuggle with one particular person the most. :P

How tall are you?
6"0"

You look pissed off out of suit can I come up to you?
Yup, I am not a mean person even if I am annoyed for some reason.

Are you nice?
I try to be open and friendly but if someone made me really upset then I wouldn't be afraid to be blunt either...

Are you cliquey?
Nope.

Can I stalk you?
Uhhh....please don't....>v>

Do you like parties?
I <3 parties! It's been a while since I've been to a party (New Years) and furry parties are the best!

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just yell "Glide"

Are you fursuiting?
Unfortunately, I am not...

Can I ask you to dance with me during the dances?
I am not against that but my focus will probably be on someone else. :P

Can I buy breakfast, lunch, or dinner sometime?
Sure but I might be taking someone else out to a few meals so just be aware of the fact I *might* be busy. :>

Can I take a picture of you?
I don't mind. ^v^

Would you like to get a commission done of you?
Yes, but it will depend on how much extra spending money I have.

Want to take a photo of me too if I'm suiting?
I would be glad to help other fursuiters with taking pictures. ^>^

...and created an afterdark account on Twitter. :P

The handle is GlideOspreyAD if anyone is interested. *yewk*

With the improving weather and the fact I have neglected my journals, I decided it is time to post an update. ^v^

I am taking 7 credits this summer as I am entering the final six months of my B.A in Political Science and ready to graduate. I now have summer job as a produce associate at Walmart so my summer is going to be busy. Should be a relatively easy job that is the "get in and get out" type position where customer "drama" is not too much of a problem. This job will allow me to pay off the bills and afford going to RF and possibly getting some commissions this summer. Speaking of RF, I am also happy to report that things seem to be improving on the "relationship" front as I have a potential date at RF with someone I've been chatting to a lot recently. All the pieces of my life seem to be slowly coming together. It's nice to be busy because while it can be stressful, it also feels good to feel like a member of society once more (I was a bit cooped in my apartment over the winter). I am optimistic and hopefully things will pan out this year so that I can finally open up the doors to living life beyond academia.

As always,


*yewk*

This should be interesting...OvO

Hey, FA! It's been awhile since I last posted a journal so I might as well update my followers on my life's happenings.

I have been somewhat actively studying and working on essays for my second to last (hopefully) semester at my university. I have a bunch of writing coming up but I am determine especially since my first round of assignments did not fair so well (a few late papers...). ovo

I am still waiting on an art piece I got commissioned at Rainfurrest 2012. I guess I will just have to give it more time... *sigh*
At least I have been able to get a few more art pieces done this year so far so I am content. I have been trying to stick to a once per month commissioning schedule but due to financial restraints I have been averaging one piece per two months.

I have been living on a meager $300 per month outside of rent so money has been relatively tight but I am not complaining given the fact I am receiving a stipend I don't need to pay back. :P However, I have been trying to find a job on campus. I got a few call backs/emails but their schedules conflicted with my classes. :>

I am also finding out more about myself when it comes to attraction to others. I used to think I was relatively heterosexual when it came to who I would be interested in but I am finding out that is not the case. My physical attraction still lies primarily with women but I am now able to look well beyond physical traits when it comes to who I am interested in. It definitely feels enlightening and thus has given me the ability to become a lot more interested in someone who is similar to me in many ways. It's been a gradual process but it is opening the door to someone who I care about and I can't wait to see where it leads. (^)>

I still feel relatively isolated in my college town but with great people I have met online it has become a lot more bearable. Hopefully this stage of my life will come to an end so that I can have more freedom to meet people and live back at home among my long time time friends. ^v^

I guess that it is it...for now. *cheeereeek!*

It is hard to believe how much Twitter has helped me connect to the furry community since I joined last August. I am been able to meet so many unique individuals and establish a social net of users I can trust in the fandom. It is also amazing how much people share the same passion for burds as me. Twitter has not only introduced me to great people but has also helped me open up as an individual and become less insecure. Thank you to all those who follow me and I hope to meet more people in the future. Oh, and not to advertise but....here is my Twitter. :P TheAvianFurry

I am back in the land that calls Busch Light "water." I came back just in time for the snow to begin melting so at least that is going for me. I missed the first day of classes because my previous ride bailed on me and repeated attempts to contact him failed. >v>
Oh well, time to email my professors and make sure I was not booted from any class. Hope you guys are having a good week. ^v^

I hope everyone who reads this had a good holiday season. I'm currently winding down a good break with friends and enjoying my true home in Seattle. However, with most things the good times don't last forever and I most return to the desolate and frigid lands of the Palouse. My goal this time around is to befriend more furries in Pullman as I think a town of 30, 000 (most being college students) has to have some furs. Anyways, thanks for following me and good luck out there! ^v^ *yewk*

It seems I will have around $600 to get a head and wing arms made. I am trying to find anyone of good craftsmanship who is willing to work in that price range and is open for commissions. Any suggestions? :>

I am thinking about taking five 1 hour and 15 minute classes on Tuesday and Thursday so that I can have Monday, Wednesday, and Friday off. The problem is that I would have to be in class for almost 7 hours straight with no breaks besides the 10 minute gap for walking between buildings. ovo

Do you think this is wise or have any of you done this yourself? :>

Well, that was the craziest game I have seen in person. I am glad the Cougs could upset the #25 ranked Washington Huskies and right now this burd is almost too jittery to type this post. I try not to post about sports on here but....Go Cougs! ^v^

It is ridiculous how much better I feel when I return back to the Seattle area. I feel like I fit in far more seeing that most of my friends live here, more open minded people in the Seattle area, and furry events all over. I cannot wait to finally be able to call the Seattle metro area my home once more. ^v^

Having a .0000000001% impact on an election is far better than having none. Voting directly impacts who serves in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Not only do their votes impact legislation but these congressmen and women also serve on congressional committees were 70-80% of bills die by their discretion. The creation of bills are impacted by your vote in local district elections for both Congress and your state's legislature. Voting also impacts who represents the interests of your region's constituency and the issues that affect the area you live in. If you are tired of the same old Washington then step up and vote in the general election. Only the American people can make the changes they seek and it won't happen if you do not get involved and do not vote. ^v^

Oh, and one thing we should all agree on is to vote "Yes" on Referendum 74. Equality for all. :>

1: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
Yup.

2: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused?
Single. :>

3: What if I told you that you were pretty?
I would appreciate it. ^v^

4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”?
No.

5: Are you interested in anyone right now?
Not really. >v>

6: What are you looking forward to in the next week?
I'm focusing on Halloweekend. :>

7: Do you want to be single?
No. >v>

8: Did you go out or stay in last night?
I stayed in.

9: How late did you stay up last night?
Around 2 AM.

10: Can you recall the last time you realized you liked someone a lot?
Years ago. :>

11: Last three things you had to drink?
Hard ice tea, Shock Top beer, and Vitamin Water. ^v^

12: Have you pretended to like someone?
Not at all.

13: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it?
Nope. :>

14: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months?
Nope.

15: Is it hard for you to get over someone?
It somewhat was for my ex girlfriend. I was younger at the time, though. *yewk*

16: Think back five months ago, were you single?
Yes

17: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon?
Getting ready for class. ^v^

18: Hold hands with anyone this week?
Nope.

19: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?
If need be I guess. :P

20: What would you name your future daughter?
I would address that when it is appropriate.

21: Do you miss anyone?
Friends 300 miles away in my hometown. (^)>

22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night?
Nope. Never.

23: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed?
Nope.

24: Are you good at hiding your feelings?
Usually. ^v^

25: Have you ever cried from being so mad?
Yes. >v>

26: Who did you last see in person?
Store clerk.

27: Are you listening to music right now?
Talking to people on Skype.

28: What is something you currently want right now?
To be held in loving arms. ^v^

29: What is the last thing you said out loud?
"What?"

30: How is your heart lately?
The cardiologist said it was the healthiest one he has seen in a month. ^v^

31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie?
Nope.

32: Are you wearing socks?
Yup!

33: What do people call you?
Glide or Mark by my non furry friends.

34: Will you talk to the person you like tonight?
Nope.

35: Are there any stressful situations in your life?
Money, academics, being alone in a rural college town.... >v>

36: Who did you last share a bed with?
My bird sleeping on my pillow. ^v^

37: Did you do something bad today?
Nope.

38: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?
A few weeks ago at RF.

39: Do you get stressed out easily?
depends on the situation

40: Will you sing today?
Sure why not?!

41: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?
Haven’t we all?

42: Who do you go to when you need to talk to someone?
My furry friends from the Seattle area, my friend who goes to the nearby university in Idaho, friends from high school and internet message boards. ^v^

43: Have you ever been taken to the emergency room in an ambulance?
Yes thanks to horrible anxiety.... >v>

44: What are you listening to right now?
My friends.

45: What is wrong with you right now?
Drunk. X>

46: What is on your wrists right now?
Long sleeves?

47: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing?
Christmas. :>

48: What do you like better: hot chocolate or hot apple cider?
Hot chocolate...or a mocha. ^v^

49: Do you make wishes at 11:11?
No.

50: Are you a good artist?
Hell naw x>

51: Love really is a beautiful thing huh?
Yup! ^v^

52: Do you miss the way things were six months ago?
Nope.

53: Ever been on a golf cart?
Nah.

54: Do you have trust issues?
With people I do not know. :>

55: Ever stayed up all night on the phone, with who?
My ex and my friends on Skype. ^v^

56: Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Nope.

57: Do you use chap stick?
Rarely. ^v^

58: Have you ever slapped someone in the face?
No.

59: Do you have a little sister?
Yup, she goes to my high school alma mater. ^v^

60: Have you ever been to New York?
No, I have not. :>

61: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?
I hope so....

62: Have you hugged someone within the last week?
No one....

63: What were you doing at midnight last night?
Talking to people online.

64: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?
Yes.... >v<

65: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?
Multiple people!

66: Were your last three kisses from the same person?
Nope.

67: Have you kissed anyone in the last five years?
Yes, multiple people. x>

68: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
Someone.

69: Will next Friday be a good one?
Most likely! ^v^

I have decided I am going to spend around $40 each month on a commission. The least I could do to give back to the community and I can't help it being completely addicted to anthro art. ( ^)>

The sciences overwhelmingly support the idea that humans have had adverse effects on the planet. "Scientists have an agenda!" the bigots shout. Yeah, all millions upon millions of scientists are all working together in one mass conspiracy to blame humans for impacting the environment (nice evidence you can provide....oh wait, you have none!). Or maybe it's because of the changing oceanic currents, the oceanic dead zones, rising salinity levels, increasing sustained CO2 levels (sorry, this goes beyond volcanic activity in Greenland), smallest recorded ice sheets that continue to erode more each and every year, the ice cores showing huge increases in CO2, the receding glaciers around the globe, weak spots in the ozone layer, increased mass extinction, oceanic temperature increase, increasing oceanic CO2 levels causing coral reefs to die across the globe, increasing pollution in urban centers, evidence of environmental changes thanks to dendrochronology, decrease in earth's vegetation impacting oxygen production, increase in global temperatures for decades non stop, etc! Yes, the planet is not doomed in the next twenty years but humans DO have an impact and to say otherwise is ignorance compounded by self entitlement and egotistical nonsense. Nature will not wait for humanity's "economy" to declare when it is profitable to invest in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy sources, protection of our water resources, and the planet's vegetation. >v<

The Seahawks upset the New England Patriots by coming back from a 13 point deficit in the 4th quarter. Russel Wilson on the mark with almost 300 yards passing and 3 touchdowns along with a couple key interceptions from the defense. Amazing game and great to see the Seahawks win, 24-23 over a team the Hawks have not beat since 1993. Great day to be from Washington, a great day to be a Hawks fan and a great day to be an Opsery aka "the Seahawk"! ^v^

I find much amusement that people will assert that natural selection is at work and is an amazing process but then claim humans are innately better than other animal species. Yes, because a process out of your control (evolution-which even with modern technology can only be altered only to a certain degree) automatically makes you the superior even though it had nothing to do with your efforts. It is this idea of self indulgence that is rather petty and even though humans remain as the only completely sentient being (under our own definition as sentience is still being challenged by other animal species thanks to scientific research) it does not mean humans are superior. Humanity's ability to manipulate the environment to create the technology we see today was thanks to abilities developed through evolution including limbs specifically fine tuned for building and shaping objects. Yes, humans had to work at surviving to continue the process but humans were able to survive due to the planet that existed far before the species and due to adaptations out of people's control. ^v^