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How are you doing?
Are you happy where you are at?
Do you feel like you’re doing all that you can do?
More importantly
Are you happy?
These are all questions I had nothing but negative answers to one year ago today. This is because, on August 1st, 2009, my family and I were forced to move from our rental house in North Carolina to my mother’s house in Pennsylvania.
At this point, I had been out of work for a solid year. It was during this time that, along with seeking a new job, I battled a seemingly endless string of eye problems while I watched my wife suffer at the hands of cruel and unfair employment practices. The result of which resulted in her being forced to resign and our financial situation to deteriorate to next-to-nothing.
The first month back was nothing short of misery. However, with the help of all my friends both here and in RL, I, again, rebuilt myself from the ashes and began pursuing my goal of bettering myself in order to regain gainful employment.
Since then, with extra-special help from Toroth and Nishi, I began writing again and started on my greatest, writing project ever, Creative Campaign 2. I also came to terms with the person I am on the inside by finally putting aside my shame of having an affinity for diapers and diapered furry / scaly toons. Furthermore, I also had the grand opportunity to commission, and collaborate, with Nishi to, after ten long years, bring my beloved haposaurs to life in their first ever, children’s, picture book!
As if that wasn’t enough, on June 1st, 2010, I began work as a Business Analyst within a widely known, and respected, insurance company. Here, my talents for writing and collaborating with others have brought me from outsider to trusted colleague as I take on a variety of special assignments geared toward improving productivity within one of the organization’s many IT departments.
Now, as I write this on the one year anniversary of what was my greatest moment of failure in my life, I can proudly say that my life has taken a complete 180. The family and I now live on our own again, I am in a rewarding career, and the area in which we reside is a hub of activity and culture. *Flutters* Oopa!
Now, just as I started this journal, I ask you, once again, how you are doing? Are you happy where you are at? Do you feel like you’re doing all that you can do? And ultimately, are you happy?
If you answered “No” to any of these, I invite you to take heart in that which I have just shared. This is because, back then, I felt nothing but negative feelings and, honestly, believed there was little, if any, hope of improvement. Though, as I write this now, I can sincerely say how much a difference a year of solid effort and perseverance can make in one’s life. No doubt, despite how life may seem for you now, the same can happen for you, too. Thus, I personally will root for each-and-every one of you as you strive for that level of success you, as well as I, know you are capable of and deserve.
Your Friend,
---Yosh E. O’Ducky
Are you happy where you are at?
Do you feel like you’re doing all that you can do?
More importantly
Are you happy?
These are all questions I had nothing but negative answers to one year ago today. This is because, on August 1st, 2009, my family and I were forced to move from our rental house in North Carolina to my mother’s house in Pennsylvania.
At this point, I had been out of work for a solid year. It was during this time that, along with seeking a new job, I battled a seemingly endless string of eye problems while I watched my wife suffer at the hands of cruel and unfair employment practices. The result of which resulted in her being forced to resign and our financial situation to deteriorate to next-to-nothing.
The first month back was nothing short of misery. However, with the help of all my friends both here and in RL, I, again, rebuilt myself from the ashes and began pursuing my goal of bettering myself in order to regain gainful employment.
Since then, with extra-special help from Toroth and Nishi, I began writing again and started on my greatest, writing project ever, Creative Campaign 2. I also came to terms with the person I am on the inside by finally putting aside my shame of having an affinity for diapers and diapered furry / scaly toons. Furthermore, I also had the grand opportunity to commission, and collaborate, with Nishi to, after ten long years, bring my beloved haposaurs to life in their first ever, children’s, picture book!
As if that wasn’t enough, on June 1st, 2010, I began work as a Business Analyst within a widely known, and respected, insurance company. Here, my talents for writing and collaborating with others have brought me from outsider to trusted colleague as I take on a variety of special assignments geared toward improving productivity within one of the organization’s many IT departments.
Now, as I write this on the one year anniversary of what was my greatest moment of failure in my life, I can proudly say that my life has taken a complete 180. The family and I now live on our own again, I am in a rewarding career, and the area in which we reside is a hub of activity and culture. *Flutters* Oopa!
Now, just as I started this journal, I ask you, once again, how you are doing? Are you happy where you are at? Do you feel like you’re doing all that you can do? And ultimately, are you happy?
If you answered “No” to any of these, I invite you to take heart in that which I have just shared. This is because, back then, I felt nothing but negative feelings and, honestly, believed there was little, if any, hope of improvement. Though, as I write this now, I can sincerely say how much a difference a year of solid effort and perseverance can make in one’s life. No doubt, despite how life may seem for you now, the same can happen for you, too. Thus, I personally will root for each-and-every one of you as you strive for that level of success you, as well as I, know you are capable of and deserve.
Your Friend,
---Yosh E. O’Ducky
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Woohoo! Way to go, Yosh! *big squirrelly hugs* I'm so happy for you! And wow, I can't believe it's been a whole year, and yet you've achieved so much in that time! It's been great to cheer you on as you worked so hard to get yourself back on your webbed feet! ^.^ It just goes to show, things do work out in the end, however bad your future prospects might seem. I've been there a few times in the past, too, and I think my hero Zoom-Zoom's attitude is always the one to adopt - never give up, never get downhearted about setbacks, you're gonna get to fly someday, somehow! Oopa! ^.^
Yep, yep, yep! *Big hugs back* It's cliché to say, "All things get better with time." However, in sharing this story, I most certainly can prove how tried-and-true the saying is. :)
*Flutters happily* Zoom-Zoom does have an awesome outlook on things, too. Then again, I believe all of us here seem to have the right idea on how to make it through tough times by making tasty lemonade out of life's lemons.
*Offers you a glass of lemanade* Cheers, my friend! Here's to our many accomplishments ahead!
*Flutters happily* Zoom-Zoom does have an awesome outlook on things, too. Then again, I believe all of us here seem to have the right idea on how to make it through tough times by making tasty lemonade out of life's lemons.
*Offers you a glass of lemanade* Cheers, my friend! Here's to our many accomplishments ahead!
*Takes a drink and smiles* No worries my clever, squirrel friend. Truthfully, I've fallen behind on your works, too. However, in the coming week, or so, I'm hoping to FINALLY set aside some time to give those I've saved in my cue a quality once over.
*Takes another drink and smiles* You do such amazing work at portraying the youthful experience that, honestly, it's a delight to see just what cool concept you are going to work with next. *Nods* This in mind, I do hope you've been doing some writing of the sort on the side. Your series is awesome and I've been meaning to ask about J&A[/i] for quite awhile. :)
*Takes another drink and smiles* You do such amazing work at portraying the youthful experience that, honestly, it's a delight to see just what cool concept you are going to work with next. *Nods* This in mind, I do hope you've been doing some writing of the sort on the side. Your series is awesome and I've been meaning to ask about J&A[/i] for quite awhile. :)
Heehee, there hasn't been much new stuff from me just lately, with one thing and another... and I do have to sit down and do something with my other writings some time soon - you gave me some excellent advice long ago that I still haven't done anything about! *giggles and hugs*
*Quacks happily and hugs the clever squirrel* I'm just happy to have a buddy like you, Zee, who enjoys writing juvenile fantasy. Experiencing your works, whether in writing or visual, always gets the wheels and cogs in my mind going toward further haposaur / little blue dragon adventures.
Let us keep doing what we do best while bringing happiness, good times, and quality memories to all those who take part in our works. *Flutters* Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
Let us keep doing what we do best while bringing happiness, good times, and quality memories to all those who take part in our works. *Flutters* Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
If you answered “No” to any of these, I invite you to take heart in that which I have just shared. This is because, back then, I felt nothing but negative feelings and, honestly, believed there was little, if any, hope of improvement. Though, as I write this now, I can sincerely say how much a difference a year of solid effort and perseverance can make in one’s life. No doubt, despite how life may seem for you now, the same can happen for you, too.
I will do my best to keep this in mind.
I am humbled that I have been able to help at all. It's only thanks to me and the friends that have helped me along the way that I have been able to help others. :)
I will do my best to keep this in mind.
I am humbled that I have been able to help at all. It's only thanks to me and the friends that have helped me along the way that I have been able to help others. :)
*Hugs* Friendship is a powerful thing. In our darkest hours, we can always count on those closest to us to lend a caring ear, or reassuring hug, to remind us of why we are special and how the world is a better place because of what we do and what we have to offer. :)
This in mind, *hugs* I'm always there for you, pal. And, as I know the seas may be rough now, take heart in knowing how proud you will of yourself when, a year from now, you are looking back and realizing how awesome you are for overcoming all those obstacles that had been placed in your path.
Never stop believing in yourself and what you are capable of, my friend. *crinklehugs* I, along with all of your friends, are there for you and looking forward to celebrating all of your successes as you topple each trial with those mighty, and cute, draggy feet! *Flutters* Oopa!
This in mind, *hugs* I'm always there for you, pal. And, as I know the seas may be rough now, take heart in knowing how proud you will of yourself when, a year from now, you are looking back and realizing how awesome you are for overcoming all those obstacles that had been placed in your path.
Never stop believing in yourself and what you are capable of, my friend. *crinklehugs* I, along with all of your friends, are there for you and looking forward to celebrating all of your successes as you topple each trial with those mighty, and cute, draggy feet! *Flutters* Oopa!
This is a great, inspirational series of thoughts! I bet with your experience how much better things can get over time when they seemed so bad before, any other rough spots in the future oughta look more minor and manageable in comparison. :) And what's more, you've been kind enough to share so you can help other folks realize those things too! And anyway, congratulations on getting so far in just a year, and accomplishing so much, like producing a children's book with your characters in it - and, of course, getting a job! I hope things keep goin' so well for you!
Thanks, Bosky. *Hugs* It was so weird to recently realize that the fam and I were coming up on such a dreadful anniversary and that, despite how the date haunted us last year, how proud we are for what we were able to do since then. It was based on this fact that I simply had to share this experience with all my friends as proof that, despite how terrible life can get, there really[/i] is silver lining on those dark clouds that loom overhead.
And you're right. Although the fam and I still have some obstacles to overcome, I know that a positive spirit, coupled with good pals like you, will see us through anything.
*Raises a hand to the sky* Let us, together, inspire all those around us through our fun commentary and delightful, creative stylings! *Flutters* Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
And you're right. Although the fam and I still have some obstacles to overcome, I know that a positive spirit, coupled with good pals like you, will see us through anything.
*Raises a hand to the sky* Let us, together, inspire all those around us through our fun commentary and delightful, creative stylings! *Flutters* Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo!
Hehe, I'm so glad ya finally got to this point! X3 I've had another big bear friend that's been having trouble lookin' for work, and he's been moving around a lot, it reminded me of what you were going through, except his has been probably been that way for over two years now. Even if he's still struggling, I'm glad you managed to work hard, find a great opportunity, and finally be able to turn everything around again. :3 You're definitely at a very fortunate point! And I hope it can stay that way. (: Luckily I think you did everything right and even made great use of the downtime too!
Since you can't always stop bad things from happening, it's good to have the right attitude with ya at all times, and knowing you were able to turn yourself around should definitely help in case anything like that happens again, which of course, I hope won't ever be the case. X3
Bwuhaha, and my answers are good, yep, yep, yep!
Since you can't always stop bad things from happening, it's good to have the right attitude with ya at all times, and knowing you were able to turn yourself around should definitely help in case anything like that happens again, which of course, I hope won't ever be the case. X3
Bwuhaha, and my answers are good, yep, yep, yep!
Gabby-Gabby-Gaboo! *Flutters high in the air* That makes me super-happy to hear my Ham-Ticki-Tastic friend!
As for your bear friend, I actually was planning on posting another round of resume / cover letter advice here within the coming week, or so, to try and help out all my buddies who may still be having a bit of a rough time with the ol' job search.
If you'd like, and he'd be interested, please let your friend know that my PM box is open if he has any questions that I may be able to help him out with. :)
Keep up that Yoshi spirit, my friend! *Spins on one foot* Oopa-Gaboo!
As for your bear friend, I actually was planning on posting another round of resume / cover letter advice here within the coming week, or so, to try and help out all my buddies who may still be having a bit of a rough time with the ol' job search.
If you'd like, and he'd be interested, please let your friend know that my PM box is open if he has any questions that I may be able to help him out with. :)
Keep up that Yoshi spirit, my friend! *Spins on one foot* Oopa-Gaboo!
It all starts with coming to terms with yourself, inside and out. Though life still will throw knives and you and then are times that you will fall to your knees, to have the will to pick yourself up and keep going then you wont be down in the dark left behind it. Finishing the battle between yourself is one big step I say. :3 So keep your head high and enjoy your life, your friends, and more so, enjoy the peace with your inner self.
I'm glad everything has come together for you finally and I hope that happy train keeps on movin' for you! Best of wishes. :3
I'm glad everything has come together for you finally and I hope that happy train keeps on movin' for you! Best of wishes. :3
Thanks, Renchu! It meant a lot to me to share a positive story, with fun art, with everyone here. After all, many are going through rough times and it is always nice to know that, even in the darkest hour, there really is hope of things improving.
As you said, too, being able to come to terms with one's self is also very important. A long held belief I have had is that one cannot truly help others if they cannot first help themselves. However, should an individual be able to find peace and happiness with who and what they are, they are in a great place to do what they can to share their experiences with others to help them on their quest to self-satisfaction.
The above is largely why I've been as open as I've been about my interest in diapers and diapered furries / scalies. I suffered for over a decade in believing I was a terrible person who was unfit for society due to the fact I couldn't, no matter what, shake the interest. But, thanks to great friends, I've learned to accept that part of me and, moreover, use it as more of a positive than a negative. If sharing my experiences can spare anyone else the length of time and misery it took me to come to terms with who and what they are, I will feel very happy. :)
As you said, too, being able to come to terms with one's self is also very important. A long held belief I have had is that one cannot truly help others if they cannot first help themselves. However, should an individual be able to find peace and happiness with who and what they are, they are in a great place to do what they can to share their experiences with others to help them on their quest to self-satisfaction.
The above is largely why I've been as open as I've been about my interest in diapers and diapered furries / scalies. I suffered for over a decade in believing I was a terrible person who was unfit for society due to the fact I couldn't, no matter what, shake the interest. But, thanks to great friends, I've learned to accept that part of me and, moreover, use it as more of a positive than a negative. If sharing my experiences can spare anyone else the length of time and misery it took me to come to terms with who and what they are, I will feel very happy. :)
I don't know you yet, but I feel really happy for you ^^ I can relate to the whole miserable-happy thing within a year too. It's interesting how much time can change things, and how even though things seem so bad, they can work out in the end. And learning to accept and be yourself is really important too!
It's a pleasure to meet and share comments with someone who can relate. *Holds a hand out to shake*
"Time Heals All Wounds" is a super cliché phrase that, often, annoys the daylights out of anyone you tell it to. However, as I hoped to present in this journal, the saying is extremely true. Especially as, a year ago, I would've never fathomed doing all that I've done from the moment of ultimate failure to now where, honestly, I feel more successful than ever. :)
Another reason I wanted to share this is due to how I know some of my pals are right now going through some rough patches themselves. By posting this, I hoped to illustrate how life may be tough now, but it really will get better so long as you believe in yourself and take heart in those awesome friendships and relationships you've built around you. As they say on the movie Galaxy Quest[/i], "Never Give Up! Never Surrender!"
May you have a super-happy day, Little Aura. Again, a pleasure to share thoughts and times with you. :)
"Time Heals All Wounds" is a super cliché phrase that, often, annoys the daylights out of anyone you tell it to. However, as I hoped to present in this journal, the saying is extremely true. Especially as, a year ago, I would've never fathomed doing all that I've done from the moment of ultimate failure to now where, honestly, I feel more successful than ever. :)
Another reason I wanted to share this is due to how I know some of my pals are right now going through some rough patches themselves. By posting this, I hoped to illustrate how life may be tough now, but it really will get better so long as you believe in yourself and take heart in those awesome friendships and relationships you've built around you. As they say on the movie Galaxy Quest[/i], "Never Give Up! Never Surrender!"
May you have a super-happy day, Little Aura. Again, a pleasure to share thoughts and times with you. :)
*Hugs* Thank you so much, Berto. Honestly, much of this wouldn't have been possible if you hadn't been the kind-hearted person you are. By welcoming me to FA, I was able to feel good about being a part of the community and, thus, started building a whole array of awesome friendships.
*Hugs again* Keep being the smart, awesome friend you are, Berto. Thank you!
*Hugs again* Keep being the smart, awesome friend you are, Berto. Thank you!
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