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*Deep Breath*
Here it is! The beginning of that "special" project I was eluding to in my New Year's journal.
And the special project is...
SURPRISE GIFT TALES!
That's right! The story you have before you is not just another thing from my head. Rather, it is a daring project I have decided to do based on the discussions and gallery work I have had with some of those I have been most inspired from while being on here on FA.
And the recipient of this tale goes to...
Nishi! Everyone's favorite, super-talented, artistic Ham-Ham!
(www.furaffinity.net/user/nishi)
Unlike other work that I have done previously, this story is written completely upon inspiration I got from reading Nishi's emotional masterpiece "Circle Saga" along with a variety of his unique, Hamtaro-themed drawings featuring the beloved characters Oxnard and Hamtaro.
So, in homage of all those wonderful emotions he has helped me discover and use for my own projects, I give you "The Best of Friends." A story about Oxnard and Hamtaro realizing just how special their friendship is to one-another and how, despite how things may seem, being the best of friends will always see them through anything.
I hope you all enjoy this special piece. As I find time between searching for a job and getting my standard works published, I plan on attempting more works similar to this. The recipients to which they will be in honor of will remain a surprise until their release.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
This story was written entirely without the use of vision using the delightful, screen-reading program, JAWS. Upon completion, I used my sight for a mere matter of moments to complete some edits which include tabs that, for some reason, JAWS seems inclined to screw up to no end while I'm writing. No matter though, I'm proud to say I only edited some errors with my vision. Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
Here it is! The beginning of that "special" project I was eluding to in my New Year's journal.
And the special project is...
SURPRISE GIFT TALES!
That's right! The story you have before you is not just another thing from my head. Rather, it is a daring project I have decided to do based on the discussions and gallery work I have had with some of those I have been most inspired from while being on here on FA.
And the recipient of this tale goes to...
Nishi! Everyone's favorite, super-talented, artistic Ham-Ham!
(www.furaffinity.net/user/nishi)
Unlike other work that I have done previously, this story is written completely upon inspiration I got from reading Nishi's emotional masterpiece "Circle Saga" along with a variety of his unique, Hamtaro-themed drawings featuring the beloved characters Oxnard and Hamtaro.
So, in homage of all those wonderful emotions he has helped me discover and use for my own projects, I give you "The Best of Friends." A story about Oxnard and Hamtaro realizing just how special their friendship is to one-another and how, despite how things may seem, being the best of friends will always see them through anything.
I hope you all enjoy this special piece. As I find time between searching for a job and getting my standard works published, I plan on attempting more works similar to this. The recipients to which they will be in honor of will remain a surprise until their release.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
This story was written entirely without the use of vision using the delightful, screen-reading program, JAWS. Upon completion, I used my sight for a mere matter of moments to complete some edits which include tabs that, for some reason, JAWS seems inclined to screw up to no end while I'm writing. No matter though, I'm proud to say I only edited some errors with my vision. Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
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Whaaaa, that story was beautiful! :3
I didn't know what to expect! Even with the title, my mind wonders off a lot, but I was really happy when I heard it was about these two hammy pals I adore. (:
I think you did a great job writing it too! (I can definitely tell it's your style, I haven't heard Hamtaro say "Heck," before. :B Though, it's close to heke!
I think I got kind of teary at one point, where Oxnard talks about how he feels about himself and his low self-esteem... I can definitely connect there, and that's probably part of why I chose Oxnard in the first place, even if I've changed a lot since then too. I think that's realistic for both of us though, so I'm glad you could do that in a story like this. (:
You mentioned inspiration from the Circle Saga... and now that I think of it in terms of inspiration, the moment here is definitely connected there too. :D Have i said connected too much?
I think you also did a really good job portraying their friendship - they both have something to admire about each other, and it was realistic too! Oxnard is more relaxed, where as Hamtaro's constant motivation might be a little too much for him. They're both kind of opposites in that sense, and that makes 'em fonder of the other's traits! Opposites attract! :3 I think it was very realistic and smart. :D
It also makes me wish I had a friend like that offline as well...
Everyone here is wonderful, but for them to have each other at access like that, where they can talk about their problems and be there for each other, even if maybe they aren't successful, it's what they're doing that's admirable. (: I'm so happy for them, and I'm glad they have each other. Maybe there's a friend I have that would be there for me offline if I wanted to talk about things with, but a big part of it is feeling like you can, and having some confidence in your friendship despite how nerve-racking it can be to open up. Oxnard definitely know he can count on his friend Hamtaro, and the same goes for Hamtaro too.
that's why I'm so happy they have each other.
thank you very much for this beautiful piece, though I guess our long texts haven't really been a problem, I'm still sorry if I wrote too much in response. :3 I think even writing this brought me to tears a bit too... but I'm glad, it makes me all the more fonder for my favorite hams. (:
I didn't know what to expect! Even with the title, my mind wonders off a lot, but I was really happy when I heard it was about these two hammy pals I adore. (:
I think you did a great job writing it too! (I can definitely tell it's your style, I haven't heard Hamtaro say "Heck," before. :B Though, it's close to heke!
I think I got kind of teary at one point, where Oxnard talks about how he feels about himself and his low self-esteem... I can definitely connect there, and that's probably part of why I chose Oxnard in the first place, even if I've changed a lot since then too. I think that's realistic for both of us though, so I'm glad you could do that in a story like this. (:
You mentioned inspiration from the Circle Saga... and now that I think of it in terms of inspiration, the moment here is definitely connected there too. :D Have i said connected too much?
I think you also did a really good job portraying their friendship - they both have something to admire about each other, and it was realistic too! Oxnard is more relaxed, where as Hamtaro's constant motivation might be a little too much for him. They're both kind of opposites in that sense, and that makes 'em fonder of the other's traits! Opposites attract! :3 I think it was very realistic and smart. :D
It also makes me wish I had a friend like that offline as well...
Everyone here is wonderful, but for them to have each other at access like that, where they can talk about their problems and be there for each other, even if maybe they aren't successful, it's what they're doing that's admirable. (: I'm so happy for them, and I'm glad they have each other. Maybe there's a friend I have that would be there for me offline if I wanted to talk about things with, but a big part of it is feeling like you can, and having some confidence in your friendship despite how nerve-racking it can be to open up. Oxnard definitely know he can count on his friend Hamtaro, and the same goes for Hamtaro too.
that's why I'm so happy they have each other.
thank you very much for this beautiful piece, though I guess our long texts haven't really been a problem, I'm still sorry if I wrote too much in response. :3 I think even writing this brought me to tears a bit too... but I'm glad, it makes me all the more fonder for my favorite hams. (:
I'm so very glad that you liked it, Oxnard. Like I said, I wanted to write something that encompassed your work and our conversations. The real challenge for me, and where I got nervous about it, was putting it within the Hamtaro universe while keeping true to both Hamtaro and the subject matter I have come to admire that you do.
Indeed, Hamtaro and Oxnard are quite fortunate to have each other. Online friends are great. However, friends offline are even better. Then, to take it up a notch, a friend you have in real life in which you can be open with and they can be open with you is even more special than that. At this time, my wife is the only one I can say is at this latter point.
Where it is true that finding someone in real life to whom you can be open to, I have found writing to be a great way to fill the gap in the meantime. Your "Circle Saga," I felt, was an excellent journey of self-discovery and emotion that, in the end, I can only imagine made you feel good about doing. Before my wife, my emotional releases of that nature came in the form of stories such as "Oh Happy Day" and the tale you were so kind to read for me over Christmas.
Overall, though, all is never lost as long as you never give up on the idea that there is someone out there who can truly appreciate you for who you are. It took me many years, but I found my special someone and I am eternally grateful for that. On the same note, I have faith that you, too, will find that special someone as well. More-than-likely, when you least suspect it.
Indeed, Hamtaro and Oxnard are quite fortunate to have each other. Online friends are great. However, friends offline are even better. Then, to take it up a notch, a friend you have in real life in which you can be open with and they can be open with you is even more special than that. At this time, my wife is the only one I can say is at this latter point.
Where it is true that finding someone in real life to whom you can be open to, I have found writing to be a great way to fill the gap in the meantime. Your "Circle Saga," I felt, was an excellent journey of self-discovery and emotion that, in the end, I can only imagine made you feel good about doing. Before my wife, my emotional releases of that nature came in the form of stories such as "Oh Happy Day" and the tale you were so kind to read for me over Christmas.
Overall, though, all is never lost as long as you never give up on the idea that there is someone out there who can truly appreciate you for who you are. It took me many years, but I found my special someone and I am eternally grateful for that. On the same note, I have faith that you, too, will find that special someone as well. More-than-likely, when you least suspect it.
I think you fit it in their universe rather well! (: I used to read more ham ham fiction back in the day, and some were way off, and others were kinda cute but not really thought out... I definitely like this one though. (: Much more fitting!
I'm glad you have your wife in that case! :3 I think at some point we'll all need someone there for us offline... but even so, I don't wanna make my online pals feel less useful or anything... a friend is a friend, no matter who. (: And my online pals have been there for me in ways that people I've actually met have not, or I've had more meaningful experiences with friends and enemies alike (like you, or like NailGunGirl) that have really effected me more than others I can look at and talk to have. (: I'm a very fortunate ham, I think! :D
And you're right! You have your writing, I have my comics. I love art, it's like a journal of emotions, maybe? :3 It's a good way to get out what you feel! And it does it in ways that people can't always do too. (:
Last year I was able to find someone that brought out the Oxnard in me in real life, and I was able to feel that way for a short while. (: Now that I know someone can make me feel like my real self, I'm sure it's just a matter of time until I can find my Hamtaro. :3
I'm glad you have your wife in that case! :3 I think at some point we'll all need someone there for us offline... but even so, I don't wanna make my online pals feel less useful or anything... a friend is a friend, no matter who. (: And my online pals have been there for me in ways that people I've actually met have not, or I've had more meaningful experiences with friends and enemies alike (like you, or like NailGunGirl) that have really effected me more than others I can look at and talk to have. (: I'm a very fortunate ham, I think! :D
And you're right! You have your writing, I have my comics. I love art, it's like a journal of emotions, maybe? :3 It's a good way to get out what you feel! And it does it in ways that people can't always do too. (:
Last year I was able to find someone that brought out the Oxnard in me in real life, and I was able to feel that way for a short while. (: Now that I know someone can make me feel like my real self, I'm sure it's just a matter of time until I can find my Hamtaro. :3
That's the spirit, Oxnard! I will look forward to the day when you can share such great news with me along with all your other good friends on here. I believe I can speak with everyone by saying that none of us would feel cheapened if you were able to find that perfect someone outside of the WWW. Online friends are great. However, when you're away from the screen, it's nice to know you are loved and appreciated in the world immediately around you.
On a related note, it is quite amazing how our creative talents really are like quality medicine. For example, in my early college years I knew I wanted to have a family. As a guy, I knew this made me "strange" so I really couldn't talk about it with anyone. So, to vent my feelings, I wrote stories that allowed me to portray that caring element of myself. "The Tales of Silmaria" was born from this and, frankly, it may actually be my ticket to a writing career if I can get a publishing agent to take note of me.
With that in mind, as you get better-and-better at your myriad of abilities, I'm certain you will develop even greater ways to express your emotions and feelings through your work that will allow you to create a most fantastic universe of characters and settings. All of which will grant you such an advantage when you go in for those interviews post-college and show the employer that you are far more than the average artist off-the-street.
Go, Oxnard, Go!
On a related note, it is quite amazing how our creative talents really are like quality medicine. For example, in my early college years I knew I wanted to have a family. As a guy, I knew this made me "strange" so I really couldn't talk about it with anyone. So, to vent my feelings, I wrote stories that allowed me to portray that caring element of myself. "The Tales of Silmaria" was born from this and, frankly, it may actually be my ticket to a writing career if I can get a publishing agent to take note of me.
With that in mind, as you get better-and-better at your myriad of abilities, I'm certain you will develop even greater ways to express your emotions and feelings through your work that will allow you to create a most fantastic universe of characters and settings. All of which will grant you such an advantage when you go in for those interviews post-college and show the employer that you are far more than the average artist off-the-street.
Go, Oxnard, Go!
Hehe, I just re-read this. 8D I really do like it. :3
You're right.... we need to know that our love and good times and all can exist outside the digital world. (: It's great what we can do online, but if worse comes to worse, and we couldn't come to this world anymore, we'd be faced with reality - which'd hopefully still have something to offer us too.
Hehe, really? It's funny. :3 Even one of my high school gal pals has always said she loves kids and really wants to have one... it was kinda strange, but it seems like it's pretty common for people to want kids and a family - even if maybe it was a younger start for both of you to want that. I feel kinda strange myself for not wanting any of that at all, and awkwardly telling people babies creep me out in conversation. :x It's funny how we both could think two opposite things and still feel odd about it. :P I'm glad you made use of it though!
I'll see what I can do and where I'll go! It's kind of late for me to really open up at this age, but I think it can still lead me somewhere. Good times ahead! :3
You're right.... we need to know that our love and good times and all can exist outside the digital world. (: It's great what we can do online, but if worse comes to worse, and we couldn't come to this world anymore, we'd be faced with reality - which'd hopefully still have something to offer us too.
Hehe, really? It's funny. :3 Even one of my high school gal pals has always said she loves kids and really wants to have one... it was kinda strange, but it seems like it's pretty common for people to want kids and a family - even if maybe it was a younger start for both of you to want that. I feel kinda strange myself for not wanting any of that at all, and awkwardly telling people babies creep me out in conversation. :x It's funny how we both could think two opposite things and still feel odd about it. :P I'm glad you made use of it though!
I'll see what I can do and where I'll go! It's kind of late for me to really open up at this age, but I think it can still lead me somewhere. Good times ahead! :3
It's never too late to open up my good Ham. Truth be told, my twenties have really turned me into a whole new person. Heck, up until I was 23, I used to believe my dad wasn't proud of me, that I could never be fully loved for who I was, and that what people said I couldn't do I truly couldn't do. Then, by the time I was 24, my wife taught me how totally wrong I was and, through her help, I completely 180'ed everything I just mentioned.
Then, when I turned 25, I gave up on the pre-conceived notion I didn't need blindness training by sucking up my pride and going to Colorado for three months. Opening up and meeting everyone there made me really appreciate how lucky I was while showing me how, opening up and bonding with strangers can actually lead to true, long-time friendships. That, and showed me I shouldn't care one bit what people think if I use accessibility tools or my white cane.
Lastly, another major flood gate of mine opened up when I stopped just looking at work on here and ACTUALLY got involved with everyone on here. Through encountering individuals like you, I have learned to not be afraid of being myself around others aside from my wife. Of course, my wife knows EVERYTHING about me. However, truth-be-told, there are aspects about me I haven't been able to discuss or let out until I met nice folks like you who wouldn't make me feel like I was a freek for doing so.
Based on all that I mentioned, I can only imagine what my 30's will do for me. Dang!
*cush-cush* Sorry for going on a spree there. However, as I just said, I used to feel I was too old to change and open up and, honestly, I was pleasantly surprised that all it takes is the right people, attitude, and situation to make a grand metamorphises happen.
Then, when I turned 25, I gave up on the pre-conceived notion I didn't need blindness training by sucking up my pride and going to Colorado for three months. Opening up and meeting everyone there made me really appreciate how lucky I was while showing me how, opening up and bonding with strangers can actually lead to true, long-time friendships. That, and showed me I shouldn't care one bit what people think if I use accessibility tools or my white cane.
Lastly, another major flood gate of mine opened up when I stopped just looking at work on here and ACTUALLY got involved with everyone on here. Through encountering individuals like you, I have learned to not be afraid of being myself around others aside from my wife. Of course, my wife knows EVERYTHING about me. However, truth-be-told, there are aspects about me I haven't been able to discuss or let out until I met nice folks like you who wouldn't make me feel like I was a freek for doing so.
Based on all that I mentioned, I can only imagine what my 30's will do for me. Dang!
*cush-cush* Sorry for going on a spree there. However, as I just said, I used to feel I was too old to change and open up and, honestly, I was pleasantly surprised that all it takes is the right people, attitude, and situation to make a grand metamorphises happen.
Hehe, it reminds me of something I heard, "You're a different person each ten years of your life" and that's kind of what you're reminding me of now. :3 Except well, it seemed like each year something was different for you, but all that change happening, and then living with it for a couple more years, would definitely have an effect on you. (: But yeah, I understand what you mean, so many things change, and we change with it! :3 Hopefully you can keep heading in a desirable direction as the years go on! :D
I'm very glad you liked it, Zoom. The fact you found it enjoyable despite not having any familiarity with Hamtaro either is especially great news to hear.
As time passes, I'm hoping to do some more of these. I already know who the next one is going to be for. However, after that, it's up-in-the-air. I just hope that, by doing this, I can make people happy.
As time passes, I'm hoping to do some more of these. I already know who the next one is going to be for. However, after that, it's up-in-the-air. I just hope that, by doing this, I can make people happy.
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