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I think I invented something (^. .^) Smoonch!
Posted 3 years agoSo my sleep deprived brain couldn't decide between actions this morning, and now I think I have (as far as I know) invented a new word... and I love it so so much! Feels very Umi (^. .^)
The combination, Smooch & Monch
When you kiss someone and end up taking a big soft bite. Potentially leading to voracious fun because love and affection can tastes soooo goodđź’™
"Going to Smoonch the heck out of you sweetie."
"I am going to smoonch you little yumyum, and I am not going to stop smoonching until you are all snug inside me for the day."
Happy smoonching everyone!
*Proceeds to smoonch all you tasty and adorable readers.*
Umi x
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đź’™"Smoonch!"đź’™
\\\---///The combination, Smooch & Monch
When you kiss someone and end up taking a big soft bite. Potentially leading to voracious fun because love and affection can tastes soooo goodđź’™
"Going to Smoonch the heck out of you sweetie."
"I am going to smoonch you little yumyum, and I am not going to stop smoonching until you are all snug inside me for the day."
Happy smoonching everyone!
*Proceeds to smoonch all you tasty and adorable readers.*
Umi x
Umi - State of Play Update (^. .^)
Posted 3 years agoHellos sweeties (^. .^) hope you are all keeping well and scrumptious.
Had a few people poke me and ask where all my uploads are and why I'm not sharing art as much as I used to. The short version of it is I am simply not commissioning art nearly as much as I used to.
Now this isn't because of a lack of interest, it is purely the availability of funds. I would be surprised if none of you have felt the pinch to your lifestyles from the impact of COVID, or the on going war, rises in fuel, food and house bills.
Thankfully I have a stable paying job that (claws crossed) isn't going anywhere. Sadly though it is a job that was already waaaay behind the inflation curve so my disposable income has really taken a wallop. Combine that with the fact I am actually doing the dragon thing and trying to hoard my gold pile so I can afford a large purchase and yup, less Umi art in the works right now.
Thankfully though this should hopefully clear out once prices and wages stabilise and the big bills are out of the way with (^. .^) also because I am slow and lazy I still have a small catalogue of things I haven't uploaded yet, so once I stop being lazy I can actually share some tasty pieces with you all. That and I still have a few projects in the go already paid for so hopefully the will turn up 1 by 1 when the artists have time to get around to them.
In short big waffley way of saying I am still here, I still wanna share goodies with you all, just slowing down a bit and have been lazing on the uploads XD Should see some from me soon though.
Thanks for reading sweeties, sending big soft snuggles and feel free to hop on in as I could do with a lil yumyum to keep me going today!
Toooodles
Umi x
Had a few people poke me and ask where all my uploads are and why I'm not sharing art as much as I used to. The short version of it is I am simply not commissioning art nearly as much as I used to.
Now this isn't because of a lack of interest, it is purely the availability of funds. I would be surprised if none of you have felt the pinch to your lifestyles from the impact of COVID, or the on going war, rises in fuel, food and house bills.
Thankfully I have a stable paying job that (claws crossed) isn't going anywhere. Sadly though it is a job that was already waaaay behind the inflation curve so my disposable income has really taken a wallop. Combine that with the fact I am actually doing the dragon thing and trying to hoard my gold pile so I can afford a large purchase and yup, less Umi art in the works right now.
Thankfully though this should hopefully clear out once prices and wages stabilise and the big bills are out of the way with (^. .^) also because I am slow and lazy I still have a small catalogue of things I haven't uploaded yet, so once I stop being lazy I can actually share some tasty pieces with you all. That and I still have a few projects in the go already paid for so hopefully the will turn up 1 by 1 when the artists have time to get around to them.
In short big waffley way of saying I am still here, I still wanna share goodies with you all, just slowing down a bit and have been lazing on the uploads XD Should see some from me soon though.
Thanks for reading sweeties, sending big soft snuggles and feel free to hop on in as I could do with a lil yumyum to keep me going today!
Toooodles
Umi x
Raffle Results! (^. .^)
Posted 3 years agoRaffle Results! (^. .^)
Thank you so so much to everyone for entering and showing Takan such amazing support on Twitch. Just rolled up and a big congratulations to:
Deocks
Sath_the_Sergal
Devaru_
Jollysaga
I have sent you all a message on twitch, please reply there to claim!
It is Takan's birthday today and they are currently streaming so why not pop by to wish them the best and enjoy a bit of the show? Thanks so much to everyone and so wish I could have got everyone a prize <3
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
Thank you so so much to everyone for entering and showing Takan such amazing support on Twitch. Just rolled up and a big congratulations to:
Deocks
Sath_the_Sergal
Devaru_
Jollysaga
I have sent you all a message on twitch, please reply there to claim!
It is Takan's birthday today and they are currently streaming so why not pop by to wish them the best and enjoy a bit of the show? Thanks so much to everyone and so wish I could have got everyone a prize <3
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
Raffle - Last chance (^. .^) 4 free comms up for grabs! E...
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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Rules are simple, everyone can earn up to 2 entries!
For your first entry simply follow TakanTwins on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
For a second chance to win a blog advertising https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/ and posting a comment on that upload of mine with your link as proof.
Winners will be drawn on the 7th of March from their followers and all the retweets/reblogs. I will then contact you to discuss the idea and send it over to the artist to add it to their commission list.
A few additional rules
• Over 18s only.
• Reference art of your OC will be required, sadly no written descriptions.
• You will need a twitter, Ekas or FA profile so I can communicate with you.
Prizes are 4 commissioned paid by me and created by the incredibly talented Willudie
https://twitter.com/willudie1
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So as a little back story to this raffle, my fiancé has recently started streaming on twitch and is about to venture into the exciting world of VTubing. They set themselves a goal to reach over 100 followers by their birthday on the 7th and I want to do all I can to help them not only reach that goal but smash it to pieces (^. .^) So what is a gluttonous and naughty dragon to do? Why tempt some of hir delicious followers and fans into helping out of course by offering to give away some naughty commissions to those kind enough to show some support and watch them over on twitch!
It is still early days for them and they are focusing on having wholesome and relaxing gaming streams with a little bit of silliness mixed in for good measure (^. .^) Please show some support and drop in for a stream from time to time, I hang out there as much as work will allow me as well and would be great to see you there cheering on that adorable blue shortstack through many a game and challenge.
Also you should check out the incredible artist who just finished Karyn’s Vtuber model, I know she is super excited to try it out in the streams this coming week!
VTuber Model Showcase
Artist for the model and rigging - https://twitter.com/YoshinoArt
Thank you everyone and good luck! x
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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Rules are simple, everyone can earn up to 2 entries!
For your first entry simply follow TakanTwins on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
For a second chance to win a blog advertising https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/ and posting a comment on that upload of mine with your link as proof.
Winners will be drawn on the 7th of March from their followers and all the retweets/reblogs. I will then contact you to discuss the idea and send it over to the artist to add it to their commission list.
A few additional rules
• Over 18s only.
• Reference art of your OC will be required, sadly no written descriptions.
• You will need a twitter, Ekas or FA profile so I can communicate with you.
Prizes are 4 commissioned paid by me and created by the incredibly talented Willudie
https://twitter.com/willudie1
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So as a little back story to this raffle, my fiancé has recently started streaming on twitch and is about to venture into the exciting world of VTubing. They set themselves a goal to reach over 100 followers by their birthday on the 7th and I want to do all I can to help them not only reach that goal but smash it to pieces (^. .^) So what is a gluttonous and naughty dragon to do? Why tempt some of hir delicious followers and fans into helping out of course by offering to give away some naughty commissions to those kind enough to show some support and watch them over on twitch!
It is still early days for them and they are focusing on having wholesome and relaxing gaming streams with a little bit of silliness mixed in for good measure (^. .^) Please show some support and drop in for a stream from time to time, I hang out there as much as work will allow me as well and would be great to see you there cheering on that adorable blue shortstack through many a game and challenge.
Also you should check out the incredible artist who just finished Karyn’s Vtuber model, I know she is super excited to try it out in the streams this coming week!
VTuber Model Showcase
Artist for the model and rigging - https://twitter.com/YoshinoArt
Thank you everyone and good luck! x
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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Raffle Time (^. .^) 4 free comms up for grabs! Ends 7th M...
Posted 3 years ago///---\\\
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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Rules are simple, everyone can earn up to 2 entries!
For your first entry simply follow TakanTwins on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
For a second chance to win a blog advertising https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/ and posting a comment on that upload of mine with your link as proof.
Winners will be drawn on the 7th of March from their followers and all the retweets/reblogs. I will then contact you to discuss the idea and send it over to the artist to add it to their commission list.
A few additional rules
• Over 18s only.
• Reference art of your OC will be required, sadly no written descriptions.
• You will need a twitter, Ekas or FA profile so I can communicate with you.
Prizes are 4 commissioned paid by me and created by the incredibly talented Willudie
https://twitter.com/willudie1
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So as a little back story to this raffle, my fiancé has recently started streaming on twitch and is about to venture into the exciting world of VTubing. They set themselves a goal to reach over 100 followers by their birthday on the 7th and I want to do all I can to help them not only reach that goal but smash it to pieces (^. .^) So what is a gluttonous and naughty dragon to do? Why tempt some of hir delicious followers and fans into helping out of course by offering to give away some naughty commissions to those kind enough to show some support and watch them over on twitch!
It is still early days for them and they are focusing on having wholesome and relaxing gaming streams with a little bit of silliness mixed in for good measure (^. .^) Please show some support and drop in for a stream from time to time, I hang out there as much as work will allow me as well and would be great to see you there cheering on that adorable blue shortstack through many a game and challenge.
Also you should check out the incredible artist who just finished Karyn’s Vtuber model, I know she is super excited to try it out in the streams this coming week!
VTuber Model Showcase
Artist for the model and rigging - https://twitter.com/YoshinoArt
Thank you everyone and good luck! x
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
\\\---///
Rules are simple, everyone can earn up to 2 entries!
For your first entry simply follow TakanTwins on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
For a second chance to win a blog advertising https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/ and posting a comment on that upload of mine with your link as proof.
Winners will be drawn on the 7th of March from their followers and all the retweets/reblogs. I will then contact you to discuss the idea and send it over to the artist to add it to their commission list.
A few additional rules
• Over 18s only.
• Reference art of your OC will be required, sadly no written descriptions.
• You will need a twitter, Ekas or FA profile so I can communicate with you.
Prizes are 4 commissioned paid by me and created by the incredibly talented Willudie
https://twitter.com/willudie1
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So as a little back story to this raffle, my fiancé has recently started streaming on twitch and is about to venture into the exciting world of VTubing. They set themselves a goal to reach over 100 followers by their birthday on the 7th and I want to do all I can to help them not only reach that goal but smash it to pieces (^. .^) So what is a gluttonous and naughty dragon to do? Why tempt some of hir delicious followers and fans into helping out of course by offering to give away some naughty commissions to those kind enough to show some support and watch them over on twitch!
It is still early days for them and they are focusing on having wholesome and relaxing gaming streams with a little bit of silliness mixed in for good measure (^. .^) Please show some support and drop in for a stream from time to time, I hang out there as much as work will allow me as well and would be great to see you there cheering on that adorable blue shortstack through many a game and challenge.
Also you should check out the incredible artist who just finished Karyn’s Vtuber model, I know she is super excited to try it out in the streams this coming week!
VTuber Model Showcase
Artist for the model and rigging - https://twitter.com/YoshinoArt
Thank you everyone and good luck! x
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https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46163168/
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
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Bye bye laptop, you served me well
Posted 4 years agoSadly I am having to write off my laptop, it was the main board that has given up the ghost alas so replacing that would be almost as expensive as just getting a new rig. Lasted me around 3 years, would have hoped for more but it was a very hard working lappy. Thankfully the hard drive was salvageable so I shouldn't have lost any data when I get my paws on a new machine.
Missing you sweeties and looking forward to catching up and posting some more tasty art (^. .^) alas the sudden required purchase of a new rig will devour my commission funds for the coming months, but I do already have some needing uploading so thankfully I won't be silent for too long.
Stay scrumptious you sweeties and can't wait to going on a feeding spree once I'm properly set up and back online again.
Umi x
Missing you sweeties and looking forward to catching up and posting some more tasty art (^. .^) alas the sudden required purchase of a new rig will devour my commission funds for the coming months, but I do already have some needing uploading so thankfully I won't be silent for too long.
Stay scrumptious you sweeties and can't wait to going on a feeding spree once I'm properly set up and back online again.
Umi x
Dead laptop :(
Posted 4 years agoSo just as I'm getting caught up and back in the swing of things, last night my laptop gave up the ghost. Turned off instantly with no warning and now won't turn on again. No response to having a charger plugged in and had no luck with a differnt charger or by removing the battery. Hoping it can be salvaged and very much hoping without loss of data as this silly dragon hasn't backed up in a while.
Will still have my phone and such but will be less of me until its fixed and back in my paws. Missing uou sweeties already and stay tasty as I'll be famished when I get back (^. .^)
Umi x
Will still have my phone and such but will be less of me until its fixed and back in my paws. Missing uou sweeties already and stay tasty as I'll be famished when I get back (^. .^)
Umi x
New Streamer on the block! Please take a peek (^. .^)
Posted 4 years agohttps://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
So I don't normally do shout outs other than for that of the incredible artists who create the goodies that fill my gallery. Today though I would love to ask my amazing followers and tasty sweeties peeking at this place to consider popping over to Twitch and take a look at a new streaming channel that my better half the TakanTwins have started up.
They want to give streaming a proper go and I want to give them a nudge in the right direction if I can. It is still very very early days but any encouragement we can send their way would be greatly appreciated! If you get the time and want to make this silly dragon wag hir tail even more could you please pop over and check their channel? They are streaming for the next 4 hours as I pop this journal up!
If you would be kind enough to drop them a watch that would be incredible, or even just lurk in the stream if you are busy but feeling generous and want to leave it open in the background.
Currently looking at satisfactory and rollercoaster tycoon but I am sure many more games will pop up over time if things go well. Thank you all very much just for reading.
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
Big slurps and hugs!
Umi x
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
So I don't normally do shout outs other than for that of the incredible artists who create the goodies that fill my gallery. Today though I would love to ask my amazing followers and tasty sweeties peeking at this place to consider popping over to Twitch and take a look at a new streaming channel that my better half the TakanTwins have started up.
They want to give streaming a proper go and I want to give them a nudge in the right direction if I can. It is still very very early days but any encouragement we can send their way would be greatly appreciated! If you get the time and want to make this silly dragon wag hir tail even more could you please pop over and check their channel? They are streaming for the next 4 hours as I pop this journal up!
If you would be kind enough to drop them a watch that would be incredible, or even just lurk in the stream if you are busy but feeling generous and want to leave it open in the background.
Currently looking at satisfactory and rollercoaster tycoon but I am sure many more games will pop up over time if things go well. Thank you all very much just for reading.
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
Big slurps and hugs!
Umi x
https://www.twitch.tv/takantwins
*Slightly off key jaws humming intensifies* (^. .^)
Posted 4 years agoHeh (^. .^) hope 2022 is treating you sweeties well and you have all been having fun and staying delightfully delicious. I accidently took a mini hiatus but now catching up. Hopefully should start seeing more silly posting from me soon. Until then though....
Om Nom Nom Nom Nom! Come here so I gobble you all up!
Hungry Umi x
Om Nom Nom Nom Nom! Come here so I gobble you all up!
Hungry Umi x
Festive Ramblings and Hugs (^. .^) x
Posted 4 years agoThe winter months often come with their own difficulties and challenges to pile on top of what life has already been throwing our way. There is much that can bring us down when the nights are long and the days cold, but during the festive time we can take time to reflect and be thankful for what can keep our hearts warm and light the path into the new year. Gratitude can far too often be drowned out by the pressures of modern life, always driving us to want more, earn more, do more and own more. When in truth we often already have so much to be thankful for and miss out on feeling content when encouraged never to be satisfied.
With this in mind I wanted to take a short while to look back on this year which will soon fade and remind myself of warm memories, achievements, experiences and all that keeps me strong and smiling. To say thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way, made me laugh and cry, taught and encouraged me, taken the time to reach out and spent time with me. The pandemic and global pressures might have strove to drive us apart and leave us exhausted, but this just adds weight and importance to the time we do manage for each other and get to share.
There are so many of you I wanted to see this year, so many messages I didn’t send, calls I didn’t make, events I couldn’t attend and games I couldn’t play, but even if our paths barely crossed you have not left my thoughts or my heart. Each and every one of you are amazing, incredible and you should be proud of yourselves, I only hope that the future grants us more share time together. I am grateful for what we have shared and thankful for what you enabled me to see, do and think. Be it a day in each other’s company, an invite to an event, an amusing chat, a shared story, image or video, or a simple shared snippet of your life to let the world know how you are doing, thank you for making this world a richer, brighter and more interesting place.
I am so thankful for what I have, what I achieved and all of those around me who made this possible. Be you family, friends, acquaintances, colleagues, or the online community that make this mad world of ours simply bursting at the seams with interesting, comforting and delightful stuff, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart and I only wish I had enough time to see and experience every part of it with you all. What I have gotten to enjoy and share in is a true delight and again thank you for making that possible, simply by being you, striving for what you believe in and working to enrich the lives of those around you and even those you might never know.
I think if I don’t actively stop myself I will waffle on until the New Year and you are all busy enough as it is so I will wrap up now, but again thank you. Each and every one of you who know me, who have coloured my life in some way and continue to be a part of it when fate allows our times to cross. Know that I am thankful for you, grateful we have met and wish you all the very best now, and for the future to come. Be merry when you can, be kind when you can and be yourself always. I wish you all a very happy Christmas, a spectacular new year and all the best wishes I can muster for the days to come. Thank you all for filling my cup to the brim and please if you get the time, just take a little time to remember what helped you smile this year, what is keeping you warm and comfortable and be thankful for what we have.
Best wishes everyone, stay safe and thank you for helping me smile.
Umi x
With this in mind I wanted to take a short while to look back on this year which will soon fade and remind myself of warm memories, achievements, experiences and all that keeps me strong and smiling. To say thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way, made me laugh and cry, taught and encouraged me, taken the time to reach out and spent time with me. The pandemic and global pressures might have strove to drive us apart and leave us exhausted, but this just adds weight and importance to the time we do manage for each other and get to share.
There are so many of you I wanted to see this year, so many messages I didn’t send, calls I didn’t make, events I couldn’t attend and games I couldn’t play, but even if our paths barely crossed you have not left my thoughts or my heart. Each and every one of you are amazing, incredible and you should be proud of yourselves, I only hope that the future grants us more share time together. I am grateful for what we have shared and thankful for what you enabled me to see, do and think. Be it a day in each other’s company, an invite to an event, an amusing chat, a shared story, image or video, or a simple shared snippet of your life to let the world know how you are doing, thank you for making this world a richer, brighter and more interesting place.
I am so thankful for what I have, what I achieved and all of those around me who made this possible. Be you family, friends, acquaintances, colleagues, or the online community that make this mad world of ours simply bursting at the seams with interesting, comforting and delightful stuff, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart and I only wish I had enough time to see and experience every part of it with you all. What I have gotten to enjoy and share in is a true delight and again thank you for making that possible, simply by being you, striving for what you believe in and working to enrich the lives of those around you and even those you might never know.
I think if I don’t actively stop myself I will waffle on until the New Year and you are all busy enough as it is so I will wrap up now, but again thank you. Each and every one of you who know me, who have coloured my life in some way and continue to be a part of it when fate allows our times to cross. Know that I am thankful for you, grateful we have met and wish you all the very best now, and for the future to come. Be merry when you can, be kind when you can and be yourself always. I wish you all a very happy Christmas, a spectacular new year and all the best wishes I can muster for the days to come. Thank you all for filling my cup to the brim and please if you get the time, just take a little time to remember what helped you smile this year, what is keeping you warm and comfortable and be thankful for what we have.
Best wishes everyone, stay safe and thank you for helping me smile.
Umi x
Twitter Update (^. .^) thanks sweeties!
Posted 4 years agoHey sweeties,
Thanks so much to everyone for the support and advice. It seems the account has now been suspended so justice has been delivered (^. .^) I didn't have any luck with the impersonating route alas but thankfully they were in serious breach of Creative Commons copyright so I was able to go down that route.
So many thanks again and yes I am now OFFICIALLY on Twitter, have to see how well I get on with it for updating my silly durg thoughts and findings. Feel free to watch me there if you like and if you have any channels you think I should watch please feel free to share <3
https://twitter.com/Umi_Durg
Stay scrumptious everyone and nibble you soon, more art uploading soon!
Umi x
Thanks so much to everyone for the support and advice. It seems the account has now been suspended so justice has been delivered (^. .^) I didn't have any luck with the impersonating route alas but thankfully they were in serious breach of Creative Commons copyright so I was able to go down that route.
So many thanks again and yes I am now OFFICIALLY on Twitter, have to see how well I get on with it for updating my silly durg thoughts and findings. Feel free to watch me there if you like and if you have any channels you think I should watch please feel free to share <3
https://twitter.com/Umi_Durg
Stay scrumptious everyone and nibble you soon, more art uploading soon!
Umi x
Dear Twitter - Please remove the impersonator!
Posted 4 years agoDear Twitter help team, I hope you are reading this. I hope this helps in confirming that https://mobile.twitter.com/umirikodragon // umirikodragon is a fraudulent account that is impersonating my online presence, violating your platform's rules and using my created and commissioned works without permission. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
To any of my follows and fans who are reading this, if you have twitter and can help in reporting this fake account I would very much appreciate your support (^. .^) I am tempted to get myself set up on there properly but want to remove this faker before hand. Wish me luck!
Update:
I Have now actually updated my Twitter account to an official Umirko one if you want to follow me there too
https://twitter.com/Umi_Durg // Umi_Durg
Umi x
To any of my follows and fans who are reading this, if you have twitter and can help in reporting this fake account I would very much appreciate your support (^. .^) I am tempted to get myself set up on there properly but want to remove this faker before hand. Wish me luck!
Update:
I Have now actually updated my Twitter account to an official Umirko one if you want to follow me there too
https://twitter.com/Umi_Durg // Umi_Durg
Umi x
Little bit of UmiBot News - Happy Vore day!
Posted 4 years agoHello sweeties (^. .^)
Just a little shout out to warn you all at some point in the near future UmiBot might go offline and stop responding properly.
I will save you the long story but sadly due to work policies I have had to close down my patreons so the server that host's the bot will have to come down once payments stop as well.
Fear not this is not the end of the project, I am already looking into other ways I could host the bot that saves on the costs of running hir, or looking for a way I could integrate the Bot's database, program and UI into one .EXE so you could play it offline and at home without the need for a server, just an update when ever I can get my lazy butt to finish one.
Sorry in advance for the down time and know I will be working to resolve this as soon as I can and will update you all when able (^. .^) thank you to everyone who has enjoyed the bot these years and given me great ideas, support and encouragement.
Stay scrumptious all, UmiBot shall return, and shi will be ravenous!
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In other news Happy Vore Day! Can't believe its August already, I really have lost track of time since the Big C started to cloud over the world, things have just been a giant jumble. Hope you all find yourself something or sometime tasty to enjoy on 8-8 Day and then come wiggle your way under my scales (^. .^)
Have a super tasty day you yumyums and gobble you soon I hope.
Lots of slurps and gulps
Umi x
Just a little shout out to warn you all at some point in the near future UmiBot might go offline and stop responding properly.
I will save you the long story but sadly due to work policies I have had to close down my patreons so the server that host's the bot will have to come down once payments stop as well.
Fear not this is not the end of the project, I am already looking into other ways I could host the bot that saves on the costs of running hir, or looking for a way I could integrate the Bot's database, program and UI into one .EXE so you could play it offline and at home without the need for a server, just an update when ever I can get my lazy butt to finish one.
Sorry in advance for the down time and know I will be working to resolve this as soon as I can and will update you all when able (^. .^) thank you to everyone who has enjoyed the bot these years and given me great ideas, support and encouragement.
Stay scrumptious all, UmiBot shall return, and shi will be ravenous!
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In other news Happy Vore Day! Can't believe its August already, I really have lost track of time since the Big C started to cloud over the world, things have just been a giant jumble. Hope you all find yourself something or sometime tasty to enjoy on 8-8 Day and then come wiggle your way under my scales (^. .^)
Have a super tasty day you yumyums and gobble you soon I hope.
Lots of slurps and gulps
Umi x
A little personal recalibration -introspective vent-
Posted 4 years agoHello sweeties! You wonderful watchers, followers and supporters (^. .^) I'd like to start off by just reminding you lot how awesome you are, how much I appreciate you and how scrumptious you are!
So properly a long time overdue and more just wanting to write things down to get them off my chest and to help me accept it so I can hopefully start making progress and moving forwards. So yup apologies for the general waffle but I thought only fair to keep you lot up to date with things in Umi-land.
So a fair few of you might have seen a general slow down over the last year in a fair few aspects, less UmiBot updates and progress, less art uploads, slower reply times to private messages and less instant messaging and roleplaying in general. I have made sure these have not stopped and engaged with them as much as I can but sometimes it has been a struggle. The cause? Honestly I am not 100% sure and I think it is a combination of things adding a bit of extra pressure, weight and concern. Health, weight, COVID, work, money and pressures I have been stupidly inventing myself. Now I know so so many more people have it harder than me so I'm not trying to make excuses, just more trying to understanding the feelings myself.
I have been less motivated, less focused, exhausted and my muse has been playing VERY hard to get. Creative writing has been harder, making social plans is more of an ask, I have paused RPGs and as much as I have been wanting to re-engage with these I have been struggling to get myself off the first step. I often come home and default to what is easy and comforting, on one hand this keeps me feeling positive and content, but there is always this feeling and voice in the background reminding me of the things I should also be doing and how I might be letting some people down. I have been cooking less and spending more on take out and other than waddling to work exercise has pretty much stopped.
To balance the picture I still feel very content, happy, lucky and have some real good things going for me that I am so so so thankful for and appreciative of. A wonderful fiancé who makes me smile everyday and who enriches my life in so many ways, a roof over our heads and a secure (be it a little exhausting and draining job) and you wonderful lot! But by the simple fact I have been struggling to resolve the earlier points over the last year a change is needed, and claws crossed writing this and taking the time to work through my thoughts will be the first little positive step toward changes. So what are the steps?
Well first of I have taken a little time for myself to refresh, reboot and recalibrate (^. .^) A week to be more precise, I am a few days into it now and I am enjoying just having some quiet time, off work until my hatchday on the 1rst and then back to work on the 2nd. Work wise I am actually going to be mentoring new members of staff for a month or so which I rather enjoy and hopefully will lend itself to a few weeks of less exhausting work before getting into the madness which is summer at my job XD After indulging in some tasty treats this week I am going to get back to pushing us to cook more healthily and limit takeouts which should hopefully help weight and money a little. While our local pool is still shut I am going to push myself to get the old ring-fit out, reminding myself its not going to change overnight and not to overdo it and burn myself out, gotta give it time. I am also going to start trying to set a routine again, planning in advance housework, botwork, exercise and replanning-making stuff for RPGs. My hope is by planning in advance and not relying on being spontaneous and having the energy at the time I will stick to these things more and the organisation will help.
Claws crossed little changes will slowly add up to making me feel healthier, feeling better and having more energy and focus to start catching up on all the things I have let slide and not been able to do as much as I want to. I am being careful not to set my bar too high or the time to short else I will just end up de-motivating myself again. There are lots of things I want to do more of, get better at or get back into, so here's hoping (^. .^)
Thank you all very much for listening and for sticking around during this last year, sorry I haven't been as active or as much myself as I hoped and wanted to be. I know its been a tough time for everyone but that doesn't excuse me of my responsibilities, duties or commitments. So for those people I have let down I am sorry, I am looking to improve and get better but I will need more time. Wish me luck and thank you for being here and being patient with me, claws crossed it will all work out soon (^. .^)
Also to end on a positive, Wooooo its my birthday in 4 days!
Umi x
So properly a long time overdue and more just wanting to write things down to get them off my chest and to help me accept it so I can hopefully start making progress and moving forwards. So yup apologies for the general waffle but I thought only fair to keep you lot up to date with things in Umi-land.
So a fair few of you might have seen a general slow down over the last year in a fair few aspects, less UmiBot updates and progress, less art uploads, slower reply times to private messages and less instant messaging and roleplaying in general. I have made sure these have not stopped and engaged with them as much as I can but sometimes it has been a struggle. The cause? Honestly I am not 100% sure and I think it is a combination of things adding a bit of extra pressure, weight and concern. Health, weight, COVID, work, money and pressures I have been stupidly inventing myself. Now I know so so many more people have it harder than me so I'm not trying to make excuses, just more trying to understanding the feelings myself.
I have been less motivated, less focused, exhausted and my muse has been playing VERY hard to get. Creative writing has been harder, making social plans is more of an ask, I have paused RPGs and as much as I have been wanting to re-engage with these I have been struggling to get myself off the first step. I often come home and default to what is easy and comforting, on one hand this keeps me feeling positive and content, but there is always this feeling and voice in the background reminding me of the things I should also be doing and how I might be letting some people down. I have been cooking less and spending more on take out and other than waddling to work exercise has pretty much stopped.
To balance the picture I still feel very content, happy, lucky and have some real good things going for me that I am so so so thankful for and appreciative of. A wonderful fiancé who makes me smile everyday and who enriches my life in so many ways, a roof over our heads and a secure (be it a little exhausting and draining job) and you wonderful lot! But by the simple fact I have been struggling to resolve the earlier points over the last year a change is needed, and claws crossed writing this and taking the time to work through my thoughts will be the first little positive step toward changes. So what are the steps?
Well first of I have taken a little time for myself to refresh, reboot and recalibrate (^. .^) A week to be more precise, I am a few days into it now and I am enjoying just having some quiet time, off work until my hatchday on the 1rst and then back to work on the 2nd. Work wise I am actually going to be mentoring new members of staff for a month or so which I rather enjoy and hopefully will lend itself to a few weeks of less exhausting work before getting into the madness which is summer at my job XD After indulging in some tasty treats this week I am going to get back to pushing us to cook more healthily and limit takeouts which should hopefully help weight and money a little. While our local pool is still shut I am going to push myself to get the old ring-fit out, reminding myself its not going to change overnight and not to overdo it and burn myself out, gotta give it time. I am also going to start trying to set a routine again, planning in advance housework, botwork, exercise and replanning-making stuff for RPGs. My hope is by planning in advance and not relying on being spontaneous and having the energy at the time I will stick to these things more and the organisation will help.
Claws crossed little changes will slowly add up to making me feel healthier, feeling better and having more energy and focus to start catching up on all the things I have let slide and not been able to do as much as I want to. I am being careful not to set my bar too high or the time to short else I will just end up de-motivating myself again. There are lots of things I want to do more of, get better at or get back into, so here's hoping (^. .^)
Thank you all very much for listening and for sticking around during this last year, sorry I haven't been as active or as much myself as I hoped and wanted to be. I know its been a tough time for everyone but that doesn't excuse me of my responsibilities, duties or commitments. So for those people I have let down I am sorry, I am looking to improve and get better but I will need more time. Wish me luck and thank you for being here and being patient with me, claws crossed it will all work out soon (^. .^)
Also to end on a positive, Wooooo its my birthday in 4 days!
Umi x
Happy hearts and hugs day (^. .^)
Posted 4 years agoSo I have been doing a little thinking, dangerous for me I know XD
Anywho I was never really much of a van of valentines day, I felt that the fact it was expected, publicised and oversaturated took most of the core out of it, was it really romantic if you felt like it was an obligation to do it today? Surely it is more thoughtful and impactful to treat your partner with affection and spoil them by surprise? I also felt with just how massive it had become it really did so much more harm than good by making those people who were already feel lonely, that much more so.
Having a bit more of a ponder on the situation thought I have decided to take a new approach on valentines day, and focus more on the other types of love that we are surrounded by, those other connections that can enrich our lives and be thankful for those as well <3
Friends, family, workmates, online friends, gaming buddies, that nice person down at the deli who knows your regular order. Maybe people who what for the content they make and share, fellow fans, people who chat with on the forums or even roleplay with. In this day and age we are connected more than ever but sometimes can feel just or more lonely. I would like to encourage everyone just to take a moment and think about people you look forward to talking with, spending some time with, or just seeing or hearing from. Think about what those connections, bonds and relationships mean to you and possible show some affection and appreciation to those who make a positive difference to your life, sometimes in the smallest of ways, and sometimes in much larger ones.
In that light I want to say thank you to each and everyone of you who is taking the time to red this message, who follows my silly uploads and activities online, who drop a favourite or a comment and maybe send me the odd message. Thank you for the sharing in my online life and enriching it so, sending big appreciative dragon slurps your way and I hope what ever you get up to today you remember there is a silly blue and yellow thing who wants you to smile (^. .^)
Luvs and hugs
Umi x
Anywho I was never really much of a van of valentines day, I felt that the fact it was expected, publicised and oversaturated took most of the core out of it, was it really romantic if you felt like it was an obligation to do it today? Surely it is more thoughtful and impactful to treat your partner with affection and spoil them by surprise? I also felt with just how massive it had become it really did so much more harm than good by making those people who were already feel lonely, that much more so.
Having a bit more of a ponder on the situation thought I have decided to take a new approach on valentines day, and focus more on the other types of love that we are surrounded by, those other connections that can enrich our lives and be thankful for those as well <3
Friends, family, workmates, online friends, gaming buddies, that nice person down at the deli who knows your regular order. Maybe people who what for the content they make and share, fellow fans, people who chat with on the forums or even roleplay with. In this day and age we are connected more than ever but sometimes can feel just or more lonely. I would like to encourage everyone just to take a moment and think about people you look forward to talking with, spending some time with, or just seeing or hearing from. Think about what those connections, bonds and relationships mean to you and possible show some affection and appreciation to those who make a positive difference to your life, sometimes in the smallest of ways, and sometimes in much larger ones.
In that light I want to say thank you to each and everyone of you who is taking the time to red this message, who follows my silly uploads and activities online, who drop a favourite or a comment and maybe send me the odd message. Thank you for the sharing in my online life and enriching it so, sending big appreciative dragon slurps your way and I hope what ever you get up to today you remember there is a silly blue and yellow thing who wants you to smile (^. .^)
Luvs and hugs
Umi x
AFK for the festivities (^. .^)
Posted 5 years agoHeeeeey sweeties and yumyums!
Hope you are all keeping safe and well in this silly year we have been going through. Has been one heck of a bumpy ride, really hope once the pandemic starts to come under control the world will be a stronger and more untied place afterwards.
There has been so much struggle and strife this year, and our minds are so good at focusing on the bad to try and protect us from it again, but it is important to be thankful and reflect on the positive as well. Their videos are a little cheesy but I found a nice list of silver linings for 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L4z10SaBzI
I will be heading off to see the Twin's mum for the festive time so will be less able to pop online and keep up with bits, so though I might sneak on from time to time the slow dragon will be even slower when it comes to online bits.
I hope you all have a fantastic festive time no matter what you are doing or who you are with, stay safe, scrumptious and awesome!
Umi
x
Hope you are all keeping safe and well in this silly year we have been going through. Has been one heck of a bumpy ride, really hope once the pandemic starts to come under control the world will be a stronger and more untied place afterwards.
There has been so much struggle and strife this year, and our minds are so good at focusing on the bad to try and protect us from it again, but it is important to be thankful and reflect on the positive as well. Their videos are a little cheesy but I found a nice list of silver linings for 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L4z10SaBzI
I will be heading off to see the Twin's mum for the festive time so will be less able to pop online and keep up with bits, so though I might sneak on from time to time the slow dragon will be even slower when it comes to online bits.
I hope you all have a fantastic festive time no matter what you are doing or who you are with, stay safe, scrumptious and awesome!
Umi
x
A Morning's Musing on Gratitude <3
Posted 5 years agoGood Morning my friends, followers, food and all around fantastic people.
I spent a little time this morning having good long think, I wanted to share that with you in hopes it might help you smile in these difficult times or at very least give you a little food for thought on something you might try or think further on.
As of late the majority of what I’ve seen and heard on social media and the media in general has had a heavy negative swing, deaths, injustices, hatred, anger and violence to name some of the common themes. Some of it very reasonable unrest and hopefully fuelling long overdue positive changes or calling for accountability for those in charge and power. Some of it however... well to say it saddens me is a mild understatement.
So with all this going around and filling our media recently I wanted to ask for a little bit of your time (around 10 minutes) and invite you watch a video. It is about gratitude and how it can be a powerful ally in fighting dissatisfaction and helping you have a more positive outlook and improving your mental wellness. It explains how it evolved, its studied effects and how through a few small actions we can encourage our wonderful minds to think more along this route helping us deal better with hardships and be happier.
Before you watch the video I wanted to practice what I am preaching and just say how grateful I am for each and every one of you. I am admittedly sometimes bad at showing this with how distant I can be, easily distracted and often busy so I don't engage socially as much as I should or would like to with you all. Please know how much I appreciate the incredible support and positivity you have all shown me over the years, each fun little message to reply to, every comment and shared thought or reaction. I have met some truly wonderful people from this community and my life is endlessly richer for it. Some of you I might only have interacted with a couple of times and only briefly, others I may have spent years with, and some I may not of seen for years but each and every one of you is important and has helped made my experience here that little bit better. I hope it doesn't sound disingenuous as I mean these words, thank you to each and every one of you, you are amazing wonderful and fantastic people and I am grateful for what we have shared and hopefully what we continue to share as the years go on.
It can be so easy to overlook and take for granted things we should be grateful for, especially in times such as these. So please take the time if you can to watch this video and maybe give it a go or at least have a little think. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for being who you are. Here's a big socially distanced hug and nibble for all of you!
With luv from Umi <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPPPFqsECz0
I spent a little time this morning having good long think, I wanted to share that with you in hopes it might help you smile in these difficult times or at very least give you a little food for thought on something you might try or think further on.
As of late the majority of what I’ve seen and heard on social media and the media in general has had a heavy negative swing, deaths, injustices, hatred, anger and violence to name some of the common themes. Some of it very reasonable unrest and hopefully fuelling long overdue positive changes or calling for accountability for those in charge and power. Some of it however... well to say it saddens me is a mild understatement.
So with all this going around and filling our media recently I wanted to ask for a little bit of your time (around 10 minutes) and invite you watch a video. It is about gratitude and how it can be a powerful ally in fighting dissatisfaction and helping you have a more positive outlook and improving your mental wellness. It explains how it evolved, its studied effects and how through a few small actions we can encourage our wonderful minds to think more along this route helping us deal better with hardships and be happier.
Before you watch the video I wanted to practice what I am preaching and just say how grateful I am for each and every one of you. I am admittedly sometimes bad at showing this with how distant I can be, easily distracted and often busy so I don't engage socially as much as I should or would like to with you all. Please know how much I appreciate the incredible support and positivity you have all shown me over the years, each fun little message to reply to, every comment and shared thought or reaction. I have met some truly wonderful people from this community and my life is endlessly richer for it. Some of you I might only have interacted with a couple of times and only briefly, others I may have spent years with, and some I may not of seen for years but each and every one of you is important and has helped made my experience here that little bit better. I hope it doesn't sound disingenuous as I mean these words, thank you to each and every one of you, you are amazing wonderful and fantastic people and I am grateful for what we have shared and hopefully what we continue to share as the years go on.
It can be so easy to overlook and take for granted things we should be grateful for, especially in times such as these. So please take the time if you can to watch this video and maybe give it a go or at least have a little think. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for being who you are. Here's a big socially distanced hug and nibble for all of you!
With luv from Umi <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPPPFqsECz0
Busy Dragon - Why So Slow?
Posted 5 years agoSo some or most of you properly know I am normally rather a slow dragon to get things done, with delays between uploads, work being produced, responding to messages and such. Firstly sorry about that, I do get to things when I can but ya... slooow durg!
Recently though it has gotten a little worse and I wanted to quickly explain why for those who have been so amazingly patient with me and understanding. So at the start of the year I moved from my shift work to a year long secondment where I should of been working 9-5 Monday to Friday. There have been times where I have had this and it has been soooooo nice! But due to Covid and other factors work is having very busy spikes indeed, so I have sometimes been leaving the house around 6am and not getting home till around 6 or 7pm, doing waaaay over the 37 hours on average I should be clocking in. Thankfully work is rewarding me for this and I will be getting time off when time allows me to take it, but I have often been getting home late and just collapsing onto the sofa without the energy, focus or time to actually get stuff done.
I am hoping in 3-4 weeks I will be over this particular mad patch and things might get back to how they should be until at least September, buuuut again with Covid it is subject to change and if things get bad I could get pulled back onto the old shift work.
So ya just wanting to let people know if you are wondering why I haven't replied to your comment or message, or why UmiBot is being so slow recently. I am still here, I am still trying (^. .^) but going to have to be a little more patient than normal and I am sorry for that as I know I am already slow. Really can't thank you lot enough though, had so many people being amazingly understanding and supportive so thank you <3
Hope you are all staying safe and health, loads of hugs and slurps for you all!
Umi x
Recently though it has gotten a little worse and I wanted to quickly explain why for those who have been so amazingly patient with me and understanding. So at the start of the year I moved from my shift work to a year long secondment where I should of been working 9-5 Monday to Friday. There have been times where I have had this and it has been soooooo nice! But due to Covid and other factors work is having very busy spikes indeed, so I have sometimes been leaving the house around 6am and not getting home till around 6 or 7pm, doing waaaay over the 37 hours on average I should be clocking in. Thankfully work is rewarding me for this and I will be getting time off when time allows me to take it, but I have often been getting home late and just collapsing onto the sofa without the energy, focus or time to actually get stuff done.
I am hoping in 3-4 weeks I will be over this particular mad patch and things might get back to how they should be until at least September, buuuut again with Covid it is subject to change and if things get bad I could get pulled back onto the old shift work.
So ya just wanting to let people know if you are wondering why I haven't replied to your comment or message, or why UmiBot is being so slow recently. I am still here, I am still trying (^. .^) but going to have to be a little more patient than normal and I am sorry for that as I know I am already slow. Really can't thank you lot enough though, had so many people being amazingly understanding and supportive so thank you <3
Hope you are all staying safe and health, loads of hugs and slurps for you all!
Umi x
DING! (^. .^) another lap around the sun complete!
Posted 5 years agoWeeeeeeeeee made it another year (^. .^) getting older and apparently wiser too, buuut hard to be sure with that last one tehe. Thanks to everyone another crazy 52 weeks of experiences, goodies, giggles and confusion.
Very strange to not be able to go out and celebrate or see family and friends, but just means I will save those for later and celebrate all the harder for it when I can I guess.
Thank you again everyone for the continued support, kind words and just generally being delicious and awesome! Big happy dragon snugs to you all and treat yourself to some cake today for me (^. .^)
Umi x
Very strange to not be able to go out and celebrate or see family and friends, but just means I will save those for later and celebrate all the harder for it when I can I guess.
Thank you again everyone for the continued support, kind words and just generally being delicious and awesome! Big happy dragon snugs to you all and treat yourself to some cake today for me (^. .^)
Umi x
New Hours, Hopes and Horizons! (^. .^)
Posted 6 years agoAhoy hoy sweeties!
So as some of you may have seen on my most recent post/update I was talking about getting through to the interview stages of a new job... well I got it!!!!
I actually started last week, from having the interview they told me later that day I had the offer and they wanted me to start 3 days from then, so there wasn't really much time to get things sorted or organised properly. I am now nearing the end of week 2 and I have to say I am very much enjoying what the new job has to offer so far. Currently I am doing longer hours due to the commuting to our main building and back home but that will even out soon and I should be able to take things easier, it is also a novel experience for me as this is the first real time I have worked a Monday to Friday job, so after so many years of shift working this might take a while to get used to.
I am feeling more energised even if I am waking up early more often then late currently and the job definitely at this early stage has far less stresses or risk or overloading me with nasty stuff, also it gets me more regular time with my fiance so all in all very positive (^. .^)
So how does this nudge the boat on the UmiBot project? Well now things are starting to settle and I am getting into a more regular routine I am looking to put in a regular work evening to get back on the bot, I am have a little chatlog work over the past 2 weeks to try and get myself back in the coding mindset, though each time I have only done if for a hour or 2 at most to ease myself in. So yup good news all in all as I am getting back into the flow of things, hopefully more news on this soon as I know a lot of people were asking about the looooong gap between uploads.
Umi x
So as some of you may have seen on my most recent post/update I was talking about getting through to the interview stages of a new job... well I got it!!!!
I actually started last week, from having the interview they told me later that day I had the offer and they wanted me to start 3 days from then, so there wasn't really much time to get things sorted or organised properly. I am now nearing the end of week 2 and I have to say I am very much enjoying what the new job has to offer so far. Currently I am doing longer hours due to the commuting to our main building and back home but that will even out soon and I should be able to take things easier, it is also a novel experience for me as this is the first real time I have worked a Monday to Friday job, so after so many years of shift working this might take a while to get used to.
I am feeling more energised even if I am waking up early more often then late currently and the job definitely at this early stage has far less stresses or risk or overloading me with nasty stuff, also it gets me more regular time with my fiance so all in all very positive (^. .^)
So how does this nudge the boat on the UmiBot project? Well now things are starting to settle and I am getting into a more regular routine I am looking to put in a regular work evening to get back on the bot, I am have a little chatlog work over the past 2 weeks to try and get myself back in the coding mindset, though each time I have only done if for a hour or 2 at most to ease myself in. So yup good news all in all as I am getting back into the flow of things, hopefully more news on this soon as I know a lot of people were asking about the looooong gap between uploads.
Umi x
Happy Blue Year! (^. .^) draggie news and ramblings
Posted 6 years agoHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy new and blue year you tasty lot (^. .^)
I hope the end of 2019 treated you all well and that 2020 is going to be chocked full of treats, fun, and experiences to cherish and grow from.
So some of you may of noticed a general slow down and lack of big blue dragon around these last few months. Fear not I am still here and have been well, just kinda lost my rhythm and had a lot going on. Honestly since summer I hit something of a stumble and I am not sure what started it, but been struggling to find my feet again since then. Works been manic and stressful, been loads going on at home and my weight has got a little out of control again. That said there was some awesome stuff as well, couple of holidays and visits from friends and family, getting engaged to the loves of my life and of course the festive time (^. .^)
It has kinda had a run on effect into most aspects of my life, slightly less motivated, lack of focus and a often feeling out of energy. I have been less productive and on social things like instant messengers far less than I would want. It has also caused things like art uploads and my work on UmiBot and writing to grind slowly to a halt. Something which I hope to remedy soon!
It is the start of a new year and a new decade though, so time to look forwards! So what is going to change? Well after a few attempts to get a little break from work and not making it through to the interview stages I was delighted to hear yesterday I have an interview for next week (^. .^) Don't get me wrong I enjoy my job and am proud of what we do, but it can be super draining, stressful and due to staffing levels its faaar too busy. Although its not for a new permanent job it is for an entire year's secondment and will be mostly a 9-5 style job! I have been working shifts and nights for the last 10 years so could be a very nice change of pace and more closely align me with my fiance (^. .^) So claws crossed in a week or 2 I might know if I have a new job for the year in the organisation.
Along with that after a weekend of gluttony its time for more exercise and more sensible eating, I have no issue with my big cuddly pillow like gut, but I miss having as much energy as I used to so time to shift a bit of pudge.
Iv'e already started to work towards realigning my time and focus, catching up on bits here and there and deciding where and when I need to do stuff to make the most (^. .^) Claws crossed adding up the little changes and maybe one big change if I am lucky will do a lot to help me get back on track and find that drive and focus. Until then thanks for being patient and hopefully back to my normally silly self soon, best of luck again everyone for this new year!
Hugs and slurps all round.
Umi x
I hope the end of 2019 treated you all well and that 2020 is going to be chocked full of treats, fun, and experiences to cherish and grow from.
So some of you may of noticed a general slow down and lack of big blue dragon around these last few months. Fear not I am still here and have been well, just kinda lost my rhythm and had a lot going on. Honestly since summer I hit something of a stumble and I am not sure what started it, but been struggling to find my feet again since then. Works been manic and stressful, been loads going on at home and my weight has got a little out of control again. That said there was some awesome stuff as well, couple of holidays and visits from friends and family, getting engaged to the loves of my life and of course the festive time (^. .^)
It has kinda had a run on effect into most aspects of my life, slightly less motivated, lack of focus and a often feeling out of energy. I have been less productive and on social things like instant messengers far less than I would want. It has also caused things like art uploads and my work on UmiBot and writing to grind slowly to a halt. Something which I hope to remedy soon!
It is the start of a new year and a new decade though, so time to look forwards! So what is going to change? Well after a few attempts to get a little break from work and not making it through to the interview stages I was delighted to hear yesterday I have an interview for next week (^. .^) Don't get me wrong I enjoy my job and am proud of what we do, but it can be super draining, stressful and due to staffing levels its faaar too busy. Although its not for a new permanent job it is for an entire year's secondment and will be mostly a 9-5 style job! I have been working shifts and nights for the last 10 years so could be a very nice change of pace and more closely align me with my fiance (^. .^) So claws crossed in a week or 2 I might know if I have a new job for the year in the organisation.
Along with that after a weekend of gluttony its time for more exercise and more sensible eating, I have no issue with my big cuddly pillow like gut, but I miss having as much energy as I used to so time to shift a bit of pudge.
Iv'e already started to work towards realigning my time and focus, catching up on bits here and there and deciding where and when I need to do stuff to make the most (^. .^) Claws crossed adding up the little changes and maybe one big change if I am lucky will do a lot to help me get back on track and find that drive and focus. Until then thanks for being patient and hopefully back to my normally silly self soon, best of luck again everyone for this new year!
Hugs and slurps all round.
Umi x
A Very Happy Announcement (^. .^)
Posted 6 years agoI have a very happy announcement I would like to make, but first let me take you on a little story.
13 or so years ago on a certain little website known as Eka's & Aryion there was a roleplay forum, on this forum there was a watering hole, and in this watering hole a dragon and a human first bumped into each other. Let the clocks slowly drift forwards and these two like minded individuals found out they lived but one city apart and decided to meet up as their friendship was growing. The sands of time drift further still and these two have fallen in love, and through bumps and changes in life end up living with each other in a very happy relationship of around 10 years at this point, forming the couple some of you know today as the TakanTwins and Umiriko.
Now just a few days ago, around noonish on the 23rd of November 2019 at the Mount Victoria look out point in Wellington New Zealand while on holiday together they all got down on one knee and proclaimed their love for each other, asking for the other's hand in marriage! Moments later an excitable dragon had glomped the gals and they were kissing and snuggling while looking out over the entire city and bay <3
So yup feel like the happiest, luckiest and most loved dragon in the world right now, I have become engaged to my love, best friend and all around soul mate who you all know as the TakanTwins. We haven't really planned anything beyond this point but really wanted to share the happy news with you all in hopes you might share in the warm feelings or raise a glass and smile (^. .^)
Hunnie if you are reading this, I love you with all of my heart and with all that I am. Thank you for making me feel so special and cherished, you are my world and I want to spend each day trying to make you as happy as you make me. You are far more amazing, kind, clever, strong, generous, beautiful and delicious than I can put into words, but that won't stop me from trying <3
Yours forever
Umi xxxx
13 or so years ago on a certain little website known as Eka's & Aryion there was a roleplay forum, on this forum there was a watering hole, and in this watering hole a dragon and a human first bumped into each other. Let the clocks slowly drift forwards and these two like minded individuals found out they lived but one city apart and decided to meet up as their friendship was growing. The sands of time drift further still and these two have fallen in love, and through bumps and changes in life end up living with each other in a very happy relationship of around 10 years at this point, forming the couple some of you know today as the TakanTwins and Umiriko.
Now just a few days ago, around noonish on the 23rd of November 2019 at the Mount Victoria look out point in Wellington New Zealand while on holiday together they all got down on one knee and proclaimed their love for each other, asking for the other's hand in marriage! Moments later an excitable dragon had glomped the gals and they were kissing and snuggling while looking out over the entire city and bay <3
So yup feel like the happiest, luckiest and most loved dragon in the world right now, I have become engaged to my love, best friend and all around soul mate who you all know as the TakanTwins. We haven't really planned anything beyond this point but really wanted to share the happy news with you all in hopes you might share in the warm feelings or raise a glass and smile (^. .^)
Hunnie if you are reading this, I love you with all of my heart and with all that I am. Thank you for making me feel so special and cherished, you are my world and I want to spend each day trying to make you as happy as you make me. You are far more amazing, kind, clever, strong, generous, beautiful and delicious than I can put into words, but that won't stop me from trying <3
Yours forever
Umi xxxx
Off for an an adventure (^. .^)
Posted 6 years agoAhoy hoy my sweet and scrumptious watchers and online friends.
Just a quick heads up that I will be even slower than normal on replying and responding for the entirety of November as I will be away travelling with my partner the Takan Twin s (^. .^) We will be flying to the other side of the globe for exploring, relaxing, adventure and slacking. I will try and peep online every so often but with how slow I can be when home XD expect some delays and what not.
Hope you all have a super month and wish us luck, wish I could smuggle you all with me as travel snacks tehe.
Hugs and slurps for all before we go (^. .^)
Just a quick heads up that I will be even slower than normal on replying and responding for the entirety of November as I will be away travelling with my partner the Takan Twin s (^. .^) We will be flying to the other side of the globe for exploring, relaxing, adventure and slacking. I will try and peep online every so often but with how slow I can be when home XD expect some delays and what not.
Hope you all have a super month and wish us luck, wish I could smuggle you all with me as travel snacks tehe.
Hugs and slurps for all before we go (^. .^)
Big Wet Playful Slurps!!! (^. .^)
Posted 6 years agoSlaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarp! (^. .^)
Hehehehehe
Licks, slurps, slarps, slobbers and tongue rubs for all!
Why? No reason just wanted to give my tasty watchers a lick and I hadn't posted a journal/blog since EF so needed a new one tehe.
Hope you are all keeping well and stay scrumptious sweeties!Hi Ho EF, Awaaaaaaaaaaaay (^. .^)
Posted 6 years agoAhoy hoy my delicious and slurpable followers (^. .^)
Just wanted to let you all know I will be vanishing for a wee bit, off to Eurofurence first for a week and then enjoying some time abroad with friends exploring Germany a little.
I do plan to take my old laptop with me so I should be able to get online but if all goes to plan I will be busy for a good amount of it so alas I won't be keeping up with things on here for a couple of weeks.
So sorry for the slower than normal replies to comments, notes etc, but rest assured I will get back to you when I can.
Hope you all have a super couple of weeks and anyone who is going to EF be sure to say hi if you want (^. .^) I'm the cuddly type.
Slurps and nibbles for you all! Wish I could take you all as travel snacks tehe
Umi x
Just wanted to let you all know I will be vanishing for a wee bit, off to Eurofurence first for a week and then enjoying some time abroad with friends exploring Germany a little.
I do plan to take my old laptop with me so I should be able to get online but if all goes to plan I will be busy for a good amount of it so alas I won't be keeping up with things on here for a couple of weeks.
So sorry for the slower than normal replies to comments, notes etc, but rest assured I will get back to you when I can.
Hope you all have a super couple of weeks and anyone who is going to EF be sure to say hi if you want (^. .^) I'm the cuddly type.
Slurps and nibbles for you all! Wish I could take you all as travel snacks tehe
Umi x
