I've been away for quite some time. I took the time to go through my backlog of journals and submissions. I didn't bother commenting in most cases because of the age of the art. I feel it's weird to comment on something when everyone else stopped doing so like three weeks prior.
BUT I WENT THROUGH IT ALL! (except the obvious commission notifications, because I don't do that)

Now, I've been stranded in the desert for a month, with a bunch of other personnel, and I am tired. I need internet.
And the love of a strong woman. Which I have. Thankfully.
God, I need to talk to someone.Note me if you want to talk, I'll get back to you. I promise.

I am going to the states here pretty soon, on an exercise, so I might be off for a little while longer.
And, if you know my DA account, you also know I am currently busy trying to win the heart of a certain someone.
The girl, not the guy, btw.

But, sorry for ignoring this for so long, I really didn't intend that.

The story, by popular vote by watchers like you, is going to be the medieval-fantasy. Based around a solitary ranger who must save himself as well as the future of the sacred grove. All anthro, not going into cliche too hard, and will begin soon. Maybe at the end of this week.
Thanks for commenting!

AAAAANNNNNNYYYYYYWAY.
Now that I have your attention,
I will be writing a new story soon, but (as usual) I am having trouble deciding what kind of story it should be.
Comment which of the following you guys would like to see:
Romance (Clean or Wet & Steamy?)
Medieval (Magic or No?)
Space (SPAAAAACE!)

And another anouncement!
I am finally fixed on one character to represent myself. (Zib has sort of fell off to the wayside, gone on his own, I'm afraid)
Revealing pretty soon!

Jesus.
It's been a long time.
*since I've seen your-- (Dammit, Cake)
Anyway, hello again. You all remember this ugly son-of-a-bitch, yes?
I took an... unexpected hiatus from FA. Now I'm back.
Yes, yes, I promise.
Another thing:
Thanks for your concern guys. I know some of you were more-so than others, but that's fine. It's good to be back.
Now, what to write...

My PSN: gearmanscrewed.
Add me if you want, but be warned!
I am EXTREMELY foul-mouthed.
EXTREMELY foul.
Just tell me if you're easily offended before you add me, please.

I will be off-line for a total of three days beginning now.
I will be at a gathering of sorts that will give me life skills and what not.
I hope none of you get all bugged by this.
C-YA'll some other day!!!

1. We all know what we call you, what about the folks at home? Whats your name?
Swartz. And may it be with you!

2. How tall are you?
5'11''

3. Natural hair color? (if you can remember it)
Dirty Blonde

3. What about eye color?
Blue

4. What orientation are you?
Pansexual

5. Are you single, taken, or undecided?
Undecided

6. What do you do in your spare time?
Read, Draw, Write.

7. What's your job?
Military.

8. What's one thing you like about yourself?
Intelligence and diligence on anything that interests me.

9. Alright, now what about something you dislike about yourself?
Chunkier than I want to be.

10. What's some things your friends noticed about you when they first met you?
"That kid seriouslt don't give a fuck. That's pretty sweet."

Good! Hold on, yer coming up on some deeper questions now... ready?

11. Of what faith/religion are you(if any at all?)
Pagan in the belief that we can commune with nature by being balanced and seeking ourselves.

12. Do you drink?
Three parts OJ
Two parts Vodka
One shot of Jager
"Toxic Sunrise"
Or beer, beer's cool.

13. Do you smoke?
Nope.

14. What are your fears?
Slenderman. And falling.

15. What are your dreams/goals?
Becoming a philosophy teacher.

16.Ever had any crushes/ex's in the past/present?
Yes.

Almost done!!! Time for some lighter topics now :D

17. Who's your best bud?
My pal Cody back home, Mindy, and... Jack.

18. Alright, you got the cravin' for munchies, what'cha reachin' for?
Jhalopeno Poppers. (spelled like that purposefully)

19. Favorite drink?
Strawberry Crush.

20. Favorite color?
Purple.

21. If you had any super power, what would it be?
Psychic mind telekinesis stuffs.

22. Favorite movie?
Escape From New York.

23. Least favorite food?
Veggie Lasangna.

24. Quick! You have only one meal left before you die!!! What is it?
*can't decide in time, dies*

25. What do you drive/wish you drove?
A dirt-yellow-colored Dodge Neon.

Last 5 questions. You're in the homestretch, come on, you can make it! Lets see what gets under your skin.

26. Most disliked bug?
Mosquito.

27. Most hated pet peeves?
Get over yourself.

28. Dislike in life?
People. Period.

29. Most annoying?
Not catching what people said, and then they think you heard them so they say "what" back.

30. Mot disliked TV show?
The show full of over-tanned perverted sluts that will not be endorsed or even mentioned on this page.

To prove to you all that I'm still alive and shit like that, I guess I'll write a journal.
Work over here has picked up like crazy. I barely have time to myself anymore.
I need to drastically lose weight.
I have become increasingly irritable and irrationally angry at everything.
So, if I haven't already, I'm taking a hiatus of sorts and ceasing all progress on my accounts. But I will visit every so often to check up on all your great work!
See you all around!

going to a con? Want people to know how to act round you? Answer these questions :)

1. What type of suiting do you do?
Horns only.

2.what category does your suit fall into? tick the appropriate box or boxes

Realistic []
Toony []
Semi-realistiic []
Anime []
Murrsuit []
Quadsuit []

3.how good is your vision?
Poor.

4.do you need a handler at cons
To Hell No.

5. Do you talk in suit?
Yesh. Fluently.

6.what's your favorite style of suit?
Mine???

7.your least favorite?
you know the ones that were made in some hack's basement and then overpriced? Yeah. Those.

8. can I approach you while your in suit if I'm not?
Hehehehe... You gotta be joking.

9. Can I approach you in suit if I'm in suit also?
Sure.

10. Can I hug you?
No.

11. Can I scritch you?
NO.

12. Can I take photos of you in suit?
Sure...?

13. Can I record a video of you in suit?
No.

14. Can I offer you a refreshing drink of pop or water?
*motions to flask in hand* got my own roofies, thanks.

15. What would you do if I brought food near you
Nope.

16. Can I feed you through your suit?
... (SEE 15)

17. If I think you are in trouble can I help out?
Sure.

18. May I dance with you at the dances?
I don't dance.

19. What should I not do?
At any point in time, if I do not know you or you me, may you approach me to touch me in any way shape or form. You may not video or picture ambush me lest you prefer your camera to record your arse. Finally, you may not offer me any thing to be consumed.
I am absolutely no fun, i know.

So, It's been a long while now since there has been any motivation here on this end.
If you guys don't mind, please, tell me what inspires you.
Don't hold back; tell me whatever. I'll try to respond asap, but I for sure will read and try them all!
Thanks for participating!

There is this thing I have about stories.
Once I begin writing them, my mind runs too fast for me to get an idea out of it. Like a movie in fast-forward, I end up thinking of the ending way too quickly. And, once that happens, my thoughts are to finish the characters off as quickly as possible.
Now, my question is, is there enough people who care for Morris and Thompson and The Elk as a whole to get all detailed, or can this end in a few more pages?
Choose wisely, because I will not be going back to this!

Yes!
I have finally done my first ACTUAL fursona (still need to finalize this), but it has all come together.
You can see the WIP of the drawing in my gallery.
And, is that a new avatar?
Why, yes it is. It will be here and my DA account, but without the letters.
Wonderful day, all!

Whilst perusing the internet yesterday, I happened across a picture of a goat.
And I immediately knew what my fursona here was going to be.
Resilient, adaptable, curious, clever, and a little out of the ordinary.
Oh, and did I mention that I have also consumed questionable substances?
Have fun you guys!

I recently made a shitty little doodle of a mouse crying.
"Why am I crying?" he said.
I said
"Why am I drawing this?"

Bad jokes aside, there is going to be a change in plans. I will be posting more in the next week. Work, as it is, is a pain, but I work around it. Anyway, I hope you enjoy what I put up today!

Sorry, guys!
I need to get busy with my work. Writing, art, etc. This all needs to be done.
Please be patient. It needs time to make stuff right in my eyes. Thank you!
Pt 5 is on my desk right now. I just need to write it...

Watch Your Step!
It's About To Get Philosophical In This Bitch.

Okay. Just saw one of my oldest and dearest friends, with whom I had a considerable chance with.
Now she's ten times hotter than when I was already kicking myself for missing.
Now, I know not to dwell on the missed-chance-past.
But I began to wonder, not HOW happy I'd be,
but how happy SHE'D have been if I got my way.
That, I think, is the true meaning of love.
Right?