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Posted 13 years agoWell, not much to say except that anthrocon was awesome!
This was my first year at AC and honestly it exceeded my expectations. Everyone was friendly and engaging and I just had a blast. What really got me though was just how supportive the local community was. I've heard stories about how accepting and supportive Pittsburgh is towards furries durring Anthrocon, but JESUS! It really makes the convention worth it when I see non-furries become so enamored with us, especially when they're drunk. :D
I'm also really glad I did this because come September, when grad school starts, furry cons will be a thing of uncertainty and I've no idea when I'll be able to attend another one. Hopefully it won't be after too long, but who knows.
I want to give a shout out to Pewter,
, and SouthPaw, 
. It was cool rooming with you guys. I had a great time. And I want to give a humongous, over the top, can't let you know just how grateful I am to you thank you to Tofu, 
, whose FA page is currently blank, but who without him, the trip might not have been possible. He not only drove all of us up to the con with him, but he also paid for the room and didn't accept assistance from anyone of us. I really can't thank you enough. *hugs tightly* If I do manage to go next year, I will definitely be pitching in.
Anyways, AC awesome, sad to have it end. Looking forward to when I can go again (when I'll hopefully have a fursuit in the works).
This was my first year at AC and honestly it exceeded my expectations. Everyone was friendly and engaging and I just had a blast. What really got me though was just how supportive the local community was. I've heard stories about how accepting and supportive Pittsburgh is towards furries durring Anthrocon, but JESUS! It really makes the convention worth it when I see non-furries become so enamored with us, especially when they're drunk. :D
I'm also really glad I did this because come September, when grad school starts, furry cons will be a thing of uncertainty and I've no idea when I'll be able to attend another one. Hopefully it won't be after too long, but who knows.
I want to give a shout out to Pewter,
, and SouthPaw, 
. It was cool rooming with you guys. I had a great time. And I want to give a humongous, over the top, can't let you know just how grateful I am to you thank you to Tofu, 
, whose FA page is currently blank, but who without him, the trip might not have been possible. He not only drove all of us up to the con with him, but he also paid for the room and didn't accept assistance from anyone of us. I really can't thank you enough. *hugs tightly* If I do manage to go next year, I will definitely be pitching in.Anyways, AC awesome, sad to have it end. Looking forward to when I can go again (when I'll hopefully have a fursuit in the works).
In Loving Remembrance
Posted 13 years agoBrim (William Baker) as everyone knows died three days ago. His viewing was today and I must say I am very proud of the turnout and very thankful for everyone that came by. Words cannot express the gratitude I have. I've been trying to be as helpful for anyone who wanted information, either on the viewing or on what was going on with Brim and I hope that I've been so, but now I need to get more personal and let my feelings go because I feel I need to.
I first spoke to Brim over IM on December 27th, 2005. He had seen my profile on pounced.org and said that he fell in love with my eyes. We hit it off right from the start and in just a few days we'd gone from friends, to talking about a mateship, to being in a mateship. I was enthralled. I was so happy I cried. For Vallentine's Day the following year, I got him a little plushie fox that he went around FWA showing everybody. I remember the first time we met each other in person like it was yesterday. I remember seeing him walk down the airport terminal and feeling my heart skip a few beats. I remember the happiness and enjoyment I got from hugging right then and there, as well as the look on the security guard as he watched us hug. I remember the first time we kissed out in the parking lot for the first time and the first restaurant we ate at. I remember the first time we made love and what it truly meant to me to be with someone so special. I remember going to RCFM for the first time with him, which is also where we had our first fight. I also remember the first time he broke my heart. He was having troubles, having lost his job and unsure of what he was gonna do, so he decided it best that we part ways. I was devastated. I was filled with so much pain. He came back later that night and saw what doing so would do to me, so he took me back. We just had to wait a little while longer to move in together.
The years went on and I learned so much about this wonderful man that I never thought possible. And it's the little things I cherished the most: the way he mispronounced words, the way he blushed when he was embarrassed, or the way his eyes got magnified by his big glass bottle lenses. But the thing I remember most was just how much love that man had. There were not enough people in the world that could take all the love that man could give. Just one conversation with Brim meant your life would never be the same. He always put everyone else first and never wanted anyone to worry about him (as if I wouldn't). It was almost selfish how selfless he actually was and those who knew him know just what I mean. He was also the most forgiving person I'd ever met. It's true that, like anyone, he could hold a grudge, but he was always willing to look past that and find a reason to be friends.
I could sit here and write about Brim, the good and the bad, for days, but I won't. Instead I will say that the thing giving me the greatest amount of solace right now is the fact that he was loved by so many people, even people he probably didn't know were touched by him so dearly. He would always say that he wouldn't want people being sad over him or to stop our daily lives for him. Well hun, I'm sorry, but that's one request I just cannot fulfill. I cried more today during the services than I do during a year most of the time, and still when I got home I curled into a ball in Brim's bed and balled like my world just ended. If he didn't want anyone to be sad over him then he shouldn't have been such a damn likeable person.
I know that life will go on and that things will get better and that my life isn't over. But it's too soon to continue things like normal and it's still too fresh in my mind to push aside and let life continue as is. The only man I ever truly loved died three days ago and I am devastated. In a few days, I'll start to push passed this and go on with my life, but for now I need to grieve.
Keith, my Brimothy, my love for you will last forever and as long as you are in my memory, you will never die. I love you and may you find comfort beyond this life.
I first spoke to Brim over IM on December 27th, 2005. He had seen my profile on pounced.org and said that he fell in love with my eyes. We hit it off right from the start and in just a few days we'd gone from friends, to talking about a mateship, to being in a mateship. I was enthralled. I was so happy I cried. For Vallentine's Day the following year, I got him a little plushie fox that he went around FWA showing everybody. I remember the first time we met each other in person like it was yesterday. I remember seeing him walk down the airport terminal and feeling my heart skip a few beats. I remember the happiness and enjoyment I got from hugging right then and there, as well as the look on the security guard as he watched us hug. I remember the first time we kissed out in the parking lot for the first time and the first restaurant we ate at. I remember the first time we made love and what it truly meant to me to be with someone so special. I remember going to RCFM for the first time with him, which is also where we had our first fight. I also remember the first time he broke my heart. He was having troubles, having lost his job and unsure of what he was gonna do, so he decided it best that we part ways. I was devastated. I was filled with so much pain. He came back later that night and saw what doing so would do to me, so he took me back. We just had to wait a little while longer to move in together.
The years went on and I learned so much about this wonderful man that I never thought possible. And it's the little things I cherished the most: the way he mispronounced words, the way he blushed when he was embarrassed, or the way his eyes got magnified by his big glass bottle lenses. But the thing I remember most was just how much love that man had. There were not enough people in the world that could take all the love that man could give. Just one conversation with Brim meant your life would never be the same. He always put everyone else first and never wanted anyone to worry about him (as if I wouldn't). It was almost selfish how selfless he actually was and those who knew him know just what I mean. He was also the most forgiving person I'd ever met. It's true that, like anyone, he could hold a grudge, but he was always willing to look past that and find a reason to be friends.
I could sit here and write about Brim, the good and the bad, for days, but I won't. Instead I will say that the thing giving me the greatest amount of solace right now is the fact that he was loved by so many people, even people he probably didn't know were touched by him so dearly. He would always say that he wouldn't want people being sad over him or to stop our daily lives for him. Well hun, I'm sorry, but that's one request I just cannot fulfill. I cried more today during the services than I do during a year most of the time, and still when I got home I curled into a ball in Brim's bed and balled like my world just ended. If he didn't want anyone to be sad over him then he shouldn't have been such a damn likeable person.
I know that life will go on and that things will get better and that my life isn't over. But it's too soon to continue things like normal and it's still too fresh in my mind to push aside and let life continue as is. The only man I ever truly loved died three days ago and I am devastated. In a few days, I'll start to push passed this and go on with my life, but for now I need to grieve.
Keith, my Brimothy, my love for you will last forever and as long as you are in my memory, you will never die. I love you and may you find comfort beyond this life.
RIP William Keith Baker
Posted 13 years agoIt seems fate plays cruel games on those who are already suffering. Today at 6:07AM, William Keith Baker, known formally by most of the fandom as 
brim, passed away. This is not only sad news as one of the most forgiving and selfless people ever is now gone, but has happened just over a week after one of his older sisters died. So now, less than a week after the funeral of Lucy Brown (his older sister), his other older sister, twin brother and younger brother, as well as myself, have to plan for another wake. Words can't express the pure sadness I, as well as so many others, are feeling now and I hope that those that knew Brim personally will keep him in their minds and hearts.
Their is a viewing service for Keith on Saturday, May 26 from 5 to 8 for friends . Though he was hot tempered, he was certainly one of the most loving, forgiving, and selfless people I ever knew, even to a flaw. At least now he is no longer hurting, no longer suffering, and no longer has to worry about anything.
Rest in Peace my dear Brimstone
William Keith Baker: April 1st, 1972 - May 23rd, 2012;
Age 40.
Funeral Services:
5 to 8
Madison Chapel Funeral Home
8521 Highway 72 W
Madison, AL
EDIT:
The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers, since there won't be a burial grave to lay the flowers on. You can donate in his memory by going to the website at http://www.madisonchapelfuneralhome.com/. Just enter the site, click on online tributes, view current tributes, and click on William Baker and follow the links. Or just leave a message of condolensce. Anything would be appreciated.
brim, passed away. This is not only sad news as one of the most forgiving and selfless people ever is now gone, but has happened just over a week after one of his older sisters died. So now, less than a week after the funeral of Lucy Brown (his older sister), his other older sister, twin brother and younger brother, as well as myself, have to plan for another wake. Words can't express the pure sadness I, as well as so many others, are feeling now and I hope that those that knew Brim personally will keep him in their minds and hearts.Their is a viewing service for Keith on Saturday, May 26 from 5 to 8 for friends . Though he was hot tempered, he was certainly one of the most loving, forgiving, and selfless people I ever knew, even to a flaw. At least now he is no longer hurting, no longer suffering, and no longer has to worry about anything.
Rest in Peace my dear Brimstone
William Keith Baker: April 1st, 1972 - May 23rd, 2012;
Age 40.
Funeral Services:
5 to 8
Madison Chapel Funeral Home
8521 Highway 72 W
Madison, AL
EDIT:
The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers, since there won't be a burial grave to lay the flowers on. You can donate in his memory by going to the website at http://www.madisonchapelfuneralhome.com/. Just enter the site, click on online tributes, view current tributes, and click on William Baker and follow the links. Or just leave a message of condolensce. Anything would be appreciated.
Visit to the ER, friend in the hospital
Posted 13 years agoYesterday at about 2:30, I got a call from 
sandulf, aka brim, at work telling me I needed to take him to the emergency room because he was having pains similar to what he was experiencing when he had pneumonia two years ago. So I got him to the ER, got him checked in, got him some morphine to eleviate the pain, and got him an X-ray to see what they could find. Well, they didn't find any trace of pneumonia, so they considered the possibility of a blood clot and tested for that. What they found was even worse, though. Turns out he has what's known as an aortic dissection in which the walls of the aorta were weakened which caused a tear that's "dissecting" through it. It caused major pain in his chest, back, up his neck, and down to his rib cage.
The cause of the tear is most likely his high blood pressure. He's been battling with high blood pressure for some time and it just got so bad that it caused this tear. Luckily, they caught it early enough that he doesn't need surgery. However, he does need to be kept in the hospital for a few days so they can get his blood pressure down to stable levels and get the tear taken care of. He's being kept in the CVICU where they, unfortunately, don't allow electronics, so he's not gonna be able to keep in touch with anyone, which is gonna be unfortunate for him.
As anyone who knows him well knows, and for those that don't know, he's also got a sister in the hospital who is literally on her death bed and could pass any day now. To have this happen to him at such a time is one of the unluckiest things that could have happened. He's been very emotional and stressed out over this, understandably.
I just hope that once he gets out of this that he'll take care of himself from now on.
sandulf, aka brim, at work telling me I needed to take him to the emergency room because he was having pains similar to what he was experiencing when he had pneumonia two years ago. So I got him to the ER, got him checked in, got him some morphine to eleviate the pain, and got him an X-ray to see what they could find. Well, they didn't find any trace of pneumonia, so they considered the possibility of a blood clot and tested for that. What they found was even worse, though. Turns out he has what's known as an aortic dissection in which the walls of the aorta were weakened which caused a tear that's "dissecting" through it. It caused major pain in his chest, back, up his neck, and down to his rib cage.The cause of the tear is most likely his high blood pressure. He's been battling with high blood pressure for some time and it just got so bad that it caused this tear. Luckily, they caught it early enough that he doesn't need surgery. However, he does need to be kept in the hospital for a few days so they can get his blood pressure down to stable levels and get the tear taken care of. He's being kept in the CVICU where they, unfortunately, don't allow electronics, so he's not gonna be able to keep in touch with anyone, which is gonna be unfortunate for him.
As anyone who knows him well knows, and for those that don't know, he's also got a sister in the hospital who is literally on her death bed and could pass any day now. To have this happen to him at such a time is one of the unluckiest things that could have happened. He's been very emotional and stressed out over this, understandably.
I just hope that once he gets out of this that he'll take care of himself from now on.
It's my birthday!!!
Posted 13 years ago... yesterday.
Yeah, couldn't do this yesterday though because I was touring around NYC. I had a blast, though. I've never been to New York before. Even though my mother insists I have, as I tend to say, "If I don't remember it, it didn't happen." :P So I got to see the Empire State Building and got a great view of the city. Toured around Central Park and saw the Balto statue, which I honestly don't think I would've felt complete had I not gotten the chance to see. Went to the site of the World Trade Center, but I couldn't go to the memorial. Apparently you have to get passes online before you go in order to get in. So that was unfortunate. Went to battery park. Wanted to go to liberty island, but since the statue was closed off, I decided against it. We also went and got pizza from Lombardi's Pizzeria, which is considered the oldest (currently debatable) pizzeria in the country. It was eh. Sorry, but for the time we spent getting there, waiting to get in, and spending the money for food that wasn't that good just so we could eat at a national relic really makes me wish we'd eaten somewhere else. *shrugs* Oh well, at least TGI Friday's was good.
Now I'm back home, about to go see a movie. So yeah, I've had an eventful last two weeks. So yeah, I'm done traveling for a while... at least until I move back to Alabama for a few months. 'Course after that I'm heading back to California for a few years. *sighs* Oh well, I'm used to it.
Bye!
Yeah, couldn't do this yesterday though because I was touring around NYC. I had a blast, though. I've never been to New York before. Even though my mother insists I have, as I tend to say, "If I don't remember it, it didn't happen." :P So I got to see the Empire State Building and got a great view of the city. Toured around Central Park and saw the Balto statue, which I honestly don't think I would've felt complete had I not gotten the chance to see. Went to the site of the World Trade Center, but I couldn't go to the memorial. Apparently you have to get passes online before you go in order to get in. So that was unfortunate. Went to battery park. Wanted to go to liberty island, but since the statue was closed off, I decided against it. We also went and got pizza from Lombardi's Pizzeria, which is considered the oldest (currently debatable) pizzeria in the country. It was eh. Sorry, but for the time we spent getting there, waiting to get in, and spending the money for food that wasn't that good just so we could eat at a national relic really makes me wish we'd eaten somewhere else. *shrugs* Oh well, at least TGI Friday's was good.
Now I'm back home, about to go see a movie. So yeah, I've had an eventful last two weeks. So yeah, I'm done traveling for a while... at least until I move back to Alabama for a few months. 'Course after that I'm heading back to California for a few years. *sighs* Oh well, I'm used to it.
Bye!
Update: School and Life in General
Posted 13 years agoWell, it's been a while since I've really given an update on my life, so I figured I'd let anyone who might be wondering know what's going on.
Well, I've been living in Harrisburg, PA the last month and a half and in another month and a half I'm looking to move yet again. *sighs* Gotta move where my mom goes because I'm dependent on her right now and she moves around a lot because she's a travel nurse. I could move in with my dad, but because of my cat and my snake, that's not a possibility without leaving my pets behind, which I don't wanna do. It's not because of him, but his roommate. She is freaked out by snakes. Also, her dog would scare the shit out of my cat and she wouldn't be able to wander around. So right now, I'm stuck living with whatever choice my mother makes. Of course, that's gonna be changing soon.
For the last few months, I've been trying to get into grad school. After applying to 9, all but two contacted me, offering me an invitation to visit. Two made offers before even interviewing me. After seeing 5, I've ultimately settled on UCR(the University of California in Riverside). I'll be entering in the fall into the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. Right now, my main interest is in protein structure/function with an emphasis on protein crystallography, but since I have 4 or 5 rotations, I'm still keeping my mind open to the possibility of ultimately doing research in other areas. So I guess I'll soon be a SoCal fur. :D At least for 4 or 5 years I will be. I can't wait. I'm so excited. ^.^ That being said, I'm gonna need to find a place to stay, which means rent for the first month plus a deposit, plus a pet deposit(though I might be able to wait on that one). Also, I might try and get a new vehicle before I move so that I don't have to try and fix this one up so that I can get it registered. Oh, so much to do, so little time.
Other than that, nothing going on. My birthday is coming up and I'm going over to New York to celebrate. I'll be making AC. Other than that, don't have any plans for cons as I will be way too busy to go to any.
Welp, that's it for me. Take care whoever reads this. *waves*
Well, I've been living in Harrisburg, PA the last month and a half and in another month and a half I'm looking to move yet again. *sighs* Gotta move where my mom goes because I'm dependent on her right now and she moves around a lot because she's a travel nurse. I could move in with my dad, but because of my cat and my snake, that's not a possibility without leaving my pets behind, which I don't wanna do. It's not because of him, but his roommate. She is freaked out by snakes. Also, her dog would scare the shit out of my cat and she wouldn't be able to wander around. So right now, I'm stuck living with whatever choice my mother makes. Of course, that's gonna be changing soon.
For the last few months, I've been trying to get into grad school. After applying to 9, all but two contacted me, offering me an invitation to visit. Two made offers before even interviewing me. After seeing 5, I've ultimately settled on UCR(the University of California in Riverside). I'll be entering in the fall into the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. Right now, my main interest is in protein structure/function with an emphasis on protein crystallography, but since I have 4 or 5 rotations, I'm still keeping my mind open to the possibility of ultimately doing research in other areas. So I guess I'll soon be a SoCal fur. :D At least for 4 or 5 years I will be. I can't wait. I'm so excited. ^.^ That being said, I'm gonna need to find a place to stay, which means rent for the first month plus a deposit, plus a pet deposit(though I might be able to wait on that one). Also, I might try and get a new vehicle before I move so that I don't have to try and fix this one up so that I can get it registered. Oh, so much to do, so little time.
Other than that, nothing going on. My birthday is coming up and I'm going over to New York to celebrate. I'll be making AC. Other than that, don't have any plans for cons as I will be way too busy to go to any.
Welp, that's it for me. Take care whoever reads this. *waves*
It just turned midnight...
Posted 14 years ago...and I don't give a shit.
Happy Holidays!
Posted 14 years agoMerry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Kwanza!
Happy Winter Solstice!
Happy Yuletide!
And a happy whatever the hell else there is. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! ^.^
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Kwanza!
Happy Winter Solstice!
Happy Yuletide!
And a happy whatever the hell else there is. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! ^.^
Chipmunk Fever: I GOT IT!
Posted 14 years agoOK, so, it's been a while since I posted anything, so I decided to post a nice little review of the new Chipmunk movie. So, here it goes.
WARNING: SPOILERS! WARNING: SPOILERS! WARNING: SPOILERS!
OK, first off, I have to say, as a Munk fanboy, SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE! They're so cyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute! ^.^ I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of the chippettes in the second film, but I liked them a lot more in this one. Simon's always been my favorite, but I just loved it in this when Simon lost his mind. Hehehe.
Now, as a regular moviegoer, it was a good movie, but it had it's problems. The beginning was a bit rushed, wasting no time building tension between Dave, the chipmunks, and the crew of the ship. I like the way the chipmunks got separated from the ship. It was inventive, believable, and enjoyable............. until the same thing happened to Dave and Ian, then it got a little silly for my tastes. I was surprised at how much they focused on each of the chipmunks. One thing I thought this film did, and did well, was it tried to tell the story like they did with the old cartoon, making the chipmunks the focal point and all other side characters just that, side characters. And like I said, I loved it when Simon got bit by the spider and lost his mind to become a french adventurer. It reminded me of when Buzz got switched to spanish mode in Toy Story 3. I gotta say, though, I feel kinda sorry for Theodore. Other than being there to look adorable, he got left in the dust. Alvin and Simon had their own character development thing going on and so did the chippettes, though to a much lower extent. I thought Zoe was kinda fun at first, but once she became evil, I lost interest. Her backstory was cliche and contrived. I thought Ian's role was better in this than in the last one. In the last one, he was both spiteful and evil. In this, he doesn't change as far as being a money grubber goes, but he at least shows some humanity. As far as the music went, I liked it. I like hearing the chipmunks and chippettes sing. They could sing anything and I'd enjoy it. I like the way they just started singing out of nowhere, like they did in the series. ^.^
Overall, I'd say it was a good movie, but not great. I loved the chipmunks, but the side characters were bland and uninteresting. It was a step up from the last one though. Now I need to go out and buy the album. Laters.
WARNING: SPOILERS! WARNING: SPOILERS! WARNING: SPOILERS!
OK, first off, I have to say, as a Munk fanboy, SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE! They're so cyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute! ^.^ I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of the chippettes in the second film, but I liked them a lot more in this one. Simon's always been my favorite, but I just loved it in this when Simon lost his mind. Hehehe.
Now, as a regular moviegoer, it was a good movie, but it had it's problems. The beginning was a bit rushed, wasting no time building tension between Dave, the chipmunks, and the crew of the ship. I like the way the chipmunks got separated from the ship. It was inventive, believable, and enjoyable............. until the same thing happened to Dave and Ian, then it got a little silly for my tastes. I was surprised at how much they focused on each of the chipmunks. One thing I thought this film did, and did well, was it tried to tell the story like they did with the old cartoon, making the chipmunks the focal point and all other side characters just that, side characters. And like I said, I loved it when Simon got bit by the spider and lost his mind to become a french adventurer. It reminded me of when Buzz got switched to spanish mode in Toy Story 3. I gotta say, though, I feel kinda sorry for Theodore. Other than being there to look adorable, he got left in the dust. Alvin and Simon had their own character development thing going on and so did the chippettes, though to a much lower extent. I thought Zoe was kinda fun at first, but once she became evil, I lost interest. Her backstory was cliche and contrived. I thought Ian's role was better in this than in the last one. In the last one, he was both spiteful and evil. In this, he doesn't change as far as being a money grubber goes, but he at least shows some humanity. As far as the music went, I liked it. I like hearing the chipmunks and chippettes sing. They could sing anything and I'd enjoy it. I like the way they just started singing out of nowhere, like they did in the series. ^.^
Overall, I'd say it was a good movie, but not great. I loved the chipmunks, but the side characters were bland and uninteresting. It was a step up from the last one though. Now I need to go out and buy the album. Laters.
My opinion of the MLP banner...
Posted 14 years agoI don't care.
Goodbye Alabama, Hello Cali.
Posted 14 years agoWell, it's been a week since I packed up my van and left for California. I arrived yesterday on Tuesday after my van broke down on Saturday, leaving me stranded in Phoenix throughout Sunday and most of Monday. I got to see my dad and my sister while in Arizona, so that was fun. The move hasn't been easy. It's been hard leaving behind the life I've built up for the last 4 and a half years. It's been especially hard leaving behind the friends I've made there. There are so many furs in Alabama that are like family to me and it makes me sad to leave them behind. Most especially, sandulf, 
kodynewlight, 
zeek_hedgehog, 
gammagray, and Pete; I do consider them an extension of my family. *wipes away a tear welling up in his eye* But I'm here now, with my mom and brother, whom I get to spend some time with, getting ready to start a new life. I just hope it doesn't take me too long to get on my own two feet. Right now, I'm in Pismo Beach, but I hope to be in LA some time in the next month, but it's very unpredictable right now, so we'll see how it goes. And besides, this presents an opportunity to meet some new furries in California. ^.^ So if there's anyone in Cali who's looking for some fox cuddles, just send me a note. *hugs tight*
sandulf, 
kodynewlight, 
zeek_hedgehog, 
gammagray, and Pete; I do consider them an extension of my family. *wipes away a tear welling up in his eye* But I'm here now, with my mom and brother, whom I get to spend some time with, getting ready to start a new life. I just hope it doesn't take me too long to get on my own two feet. Right now, I'm in Pismo Beach, but I hope to be in LA some time in the next month, but it's very unpredictable right now, so we'll see how it goes. And besides, this presents an opportunity to meet some new furries in California. ^.^ So if there's anyone in Cali who's looking for some fox cuddles, just send me a note. *hugs tight*Finally got Power Back
Posted 14 years agoOK, so we've been without power here in the Huntsville area since about 5:20 Wednesday night, aside from Huntsville Hospital, which got power back some time on Thursday. As of right now, we just got power back here at the house about an hour and 14 minutes ago. So almost 4 whole days without power. THAT SUCKED!!! At least there was no damage to the house or anywhere else in the area, except for a few trees that were blown down here and there.
Well, actually it wasn't all that bad. The Publix right down the street from us was running on a generator and were doing real good with business. Wednesday through Friday they weren't selling any perishables, but yesterday they started selling them again. They were selling propane tanks, ice, charcoal, and the best part was they were letting people go in and recharge their electronics. Freakin' Awesome! So other than not having hot water or lights or the ability to use the computer, it wasn't a bad experience...
... save for one thing. For those that don't know, this was my last semester before I graduate with my bachelors in biology. I was really excited. My first final was supposed to be on Thursday, the day after the power went out. So, I've been keeping up with UAH and they've made a few announcements. First, final exams have been postponed, not rescheduled, so we're not sure when they're actually going to have finals. Second, and the part that really kills me, is the commencement ceremony has been suspended as well. It was supposed to be this coming Saturday. Had my mom, brother, sister, and dad coming in from out of town. They haven't rescheduled, but they said it won't be till the end of summer. Why, I don't know, but this threw off my plans and my family's plans. It's kinda put me into a small depression and my excitement for graduation is pretty much expunged. There is some good news, though. They said that students will have the option of finishing their coursework and take the finals, or they can accept their letter grade as it stands as of April 27. That would give me five A's and one B. I'll take it.
So that's that as far as I go. Brim, Fyre, and Sodders are alright. Fyre went to his parents house. As for everything else, this is just insane. Second worst tornado disaster in US history. As of 11 hours ago, 337 dead, 246 in Alabama alone, with more bodies being discovered and thousands more injured. My mom called me late Wednesday night and told me that Birmingham got hit and I got worried 'cause a good friend of mine lives in Birmingham. Once I was able to finally contact him, I found out that not only was he OK and there was no damage to the area of town he lived in, but also that he never lost power. Lucky bastard! But seriously, I'm just glad he was alright.
So that's it then. Hope everyone else who lived through it made it through OK.
Well, actually it wasn't all that bad. The Publix right down the street from us was running on a generator and were doing real good with business. Wednesday through Friday they weren't selling any perishables, but yesterday they started selling them again. They were selling propane tanks, ice, charcoal, and the best part was they were letting people go in and recharge their electronics. Freakin' Awesome! So other than not having hot water or lights or the ability to use the computer, it wasn't a bad experience...
... save for one thing. For those that don't know, this was my last semester before I graduate with my bachelors in biology. I was really excited. My first final was supposed to be on Thursday, the day after the power went out. So, I've been keeping up with UAH and they've made a few announcements. First, final exams have been postponed, not rescheduled, so we're not sure when they're actually going to have finals. Second, and the part that really kills me, is the commencement ceremony has been suspended as well. It was supposed to be this coming Saturday. Had my mom, brother, sister, and dad coming in from out of town. They haven't rescheduled, but they said it won't be till the end of summer. Why, I don't know, but this threw off my plans and my family's plans. It's kinda put me into a small depression and my excitement for graduation is pretty much expunged. There is some good news, though. They said that students will have the option of finishing their coursework and take the finals, or they can accept their letter grade as it stands as of April 27. That would give me five A's and one B. I'll take it.
So that's that as far as I go. Brim, Fyre, and Sodders are alright. Fyre went to his parents house. As for everything else, this is just insane. Second worst tornado disaster in US history. As of 11 hours ago, 337 dead, 246 in Alabama alone, with more bodies being discovered and thousands more injured. My mom called me late Wednesday night and told me that Birmingham got hit and I got worried 'cause a good friend of mine lives in Birmingham. Once I was able to finally contact him, I found out that not only was he OK and there was no damage to the area of town he lived in, but also that he never lost power. Lucky bastard! But seriously, I'm just glad he was alright.
So that's it then. Hope everyone else who lived through it made it through OK.
Hop
Posted 14 years agoIIIIIIII WANT CAAAAANDAE!!!
Now I've got that song in my head.
Anyways, the movie was good, the bunnies were utterly adorable, and the jokes were actually pretty good. Sure, it was a bit on the kiddy side and some of the dialogue was kinda corny. I mean, it's a kid's film, so what else should be expected? But it's still a good movie to go see as a furry get together.
Oh, and one more thing. Showed up to the theater and at the ticket counter one of the employees had bunny ears on. I couldn't help but think how appropriate it was that an employee was wearing bunny ears at a place called "The Rave." :D
Now I've got that song in my head.
Anyways, the movie was good, the bunnies were utterly adorable, and the jokes were actually pretty good. Sure, it was a bit on the kiddy side and some of the dialogue was kinda corny. I mean, it's a kid's film, so what else should be expected? But it's still a good movie to go see as a furry get together.
Oh, and one more thing. Showed up to the theater and at the ticket counter one of the employees had bunny ears on. I couldn't help but think how appropriate it was that an employee was wearing bunny ears at a place called "The Rave." :D
Birthdays and stuff
Posted 14 years agoOK, first off, it was my birthday three days ago. Got lazy and didn't bother posting a journal about it. I'm now 28 years old. Ugh! And I already feel old. :(
Anyways, today is my roommate sandulf's 39th birthday today, and no it's not an April fool's joke, so go give him birthday wishes.
And in other news, I've only got 36 more days till graduation. It hasn't hit me until recently, but I am starting to realize how my life is going to change. First off, I'm moving immediately after, so that's gonna be a big change. For another thing, it'll be weird getting out there and searching for a job outside of the oddball kinda jobs I've been working with up until recently. Also, I've spent the last 5 years in school, so I'm gonna have to readjust to not being in school for a while. Huh. I've thought about it for so long and I knew it was gonna hit me hard the closer it got to the end, but still it feels weird.
I DON'T LIKE CHANGE!!!
Anyways, today is my roommate
sandulf's 39th birthday today, and no it's not an April fool's joke, so go give him birthday wishes.And in other news, I've only got 36 more days till graduation. It hasn't hit me until recently, but I am starting to realize how my life is going to change. First off, I'm moving immediately after, so that's gonna be a big change. For another thing, it'll be weird getting out there and searching for a job outside of the oddball kinda jobs I've been working with up until recently. Also, I've spent the last 5 years in school, so I'm gonna have to readjust to not being in school for a while. Huh. I've thought about it for so long and I knew it was gonna hit me hard the closer it got to the end, but still it feels weird.
I DON'T LIKE CHANGE!!!
FWA con report
Posted 14 years agoWell, it's over. I hate this part, the part where you wake up the day after the con ends and you finally realize it's actually over. It's depressing. *sigh*
Oh well. Knew it was gonna happen and on the bright side, I had a blast. Saw a bunch of people I'd not seen in a while and got to hang out with them. That was great. Also met some knew people. Spent much of the con just wandering, often with my roommate Pete, better known as Tofu, a cute little white kitty-cat :3. Not very much went on at this con, in the ways of events, but that's alright. I was happy just being around so many people.
The best part of the con for me was that I finally got to fursuit. YAY!!! The suit wasn't mine. It's a husky partial named Woofus that belongs to Pete, but I still loved walking around in it and I know Pete loved seeing his suit modeled by someone else. That way he could see just how cute he really is. ^.^
Course, it's hard to have a con without some problems. First and foremost, I had a throat infection throughout the entire con, so that sucked. Secondly, the new hotel wasn't that great either. The layout was confusing, the rooms were somewhat disappointing, especially the bathrooms, and they had two towers that were separated from one another, so you had to go down to the first floor in order to get from one to the other. What is the point in that? Well, the staff was really nice and it was a bit smaller, making it a little easier to navigate, but still, I do miss the Hilton.
Other than that, had a great time and I can't wait for my next con, whatever that turns out to be. :D
Oh well. Knew it was gonna happen and on the bright side, I had a blast. Saw a bunch of people I'd not seen in a while and got to hang out with them. That was great. Also met some knew people. Spent much of the con just wandering, often with my roommate Pete, better known as Tofu, a cute little white kitty-cat :3. Not very much went on at this con, in the ways of events, but that's alright. I was happy just being around so many people.
The best part of the con for me was that I finally got to fursuit. YAY!!! The suit wasn't mine. It's a husky partial named Woofus that belongs to Pete, but I still loved walking around in it and I know Pete loved seeing his suit modeled by someone else. That way he could see just how cute he really is. ^.^
Course, it's hard to have a con without some problems. First and foremost, I had a throat infection throughout the entire con, so that sucked. Secondly, the new hotel wasn't that great either. The layout was confusing, the rooms were somewhat disappointing, especially the bathrooms, and they had two towers that were separated from one another, so you had to go down to the first floor in order to get from one to the other. What is the point in that? Well, the staff was really nice and it was a bit smaller, making it a little easier to navigate, but still, I do miss the Hilton.
Other than that, had a great time and I can't wait for my next con, whatever that turns out to be. :D
It's snowing! Hurray and damnit!
Posted 15 years agoThat's right. Once again, it's snowing in northern Alabama and we're expecting 4-7 inches, last I heard. Yay! :D........ and CRAP! I'm supposed to start school tomorrow and if it snows too heavily, then they'll shut down the school. I don't wanna miss my first day of school, and I'm aware of how much of a dork I sound like saying that, but it's my last semester before graduation and I wanna get it over with. So sue me. *sighs* At least we'll have snow. Can't go wrong with that.
Merry Christmas from snowy Alabama!!!
Posted 15 years agoMERRY CHRISMAHANUKWANZAKKAMAS, or whatever.
Hurray, it's snowing in Alabama, either that or I've died and gone to Alberta. =D We actually celebrated Christmas early here, but still gonna enjoy the holiday. To everyone out there, I hope you have a merry Christmas or at least have a wonderful day and have a happy new year too!
*runs out and pounces the snow*
Hurray, it's snowing in Alabama, either that or I've died and gone to Alberta. =D We actually celebrated Christmas early here, but still gonna enjoy the holiday. To everyone out there, I hope you have a merry Christmas or at least have a wonderful day and have a happy new year too!
*runs out and pounces the snow*
One more to go
Posted 15 years agoIt's been about a week and a half since finals ended, but I was on vacation last week. Anyways, one more semester down, one more to go. It's gonna be a long and hard one, again, but hey, at least I'll finally have my degree. XD I can't wait.
On another note, I can't believe Christmas is less than two weeks away. I need more time. I still haven't gotten any presents, damnit! I better get started.
Laters.
On another note, I can't believe Christmas is less than two weeks away. I need more time. I still haven't gotten any presents, damnit! I better get started.
Laters.
The Ban on Cub Porn
Posted 15 years agoOK, had to do it. Well, maybe I didn't have to, but I feel like I should.
OK, so let me start off by saying that I do not give one femtoliter of piss what someone wants to draw or jack-off to. If someone honestly has a sexual fetish for anthropomorphic animals that resemble children, that's not something which I can condemn them for. If you see a child on the street and start getting ideas, then there's a problem. But when it's just made up shit someone thought up, then what's the fucking problem? Who are they hurting? Why should they or anyone else be chastised for having an imagination?
With that in mind, I would also like to say this. I think Dragoneer made the right call on this one. This site runs on two things, donations and advertisements. Even if donations make up the majority of funds for this site, it's obviously not enough and if this site goes down, we lose one of the greatest things in the furry fandom ever brought forth. He has defended the users' right to display adult cub pictures for as long as he's had this site, but in the end, he had to make a decision, lose a single aspect of FA which he's been defending for so long and anger some, or lose everything and anger everyone. He made the right chose, I think.
With that in mind, I would also like to say that I am honestly upset about this. Not because it effects me, because I never cared for the stuff. It never bothered me. Hell, I've seen rape, murder, kidnapping, gore, even homophobia and Nazism portrayed on this site, but it never bothered me.... well, some of it did, a bit, but not enough to rise up against it. But instead, these artists get singled out and it upsets me.
With that in mind, I'd like to say to those who are enraged because of this, please calm down. It's true that your right to freedom of expression is being trampled, but this is a free site and it is at the discretion of the administrators as to what content is permissible and what is not. And, as I said before, 'Neer defended the subject throughout and made an uneasy decision and I think that says more than enough right there. And hey, if you are gonna be mad, be mad, but be mad at AlertPay, as well as every other company that has turned down FA because of CP, but please down't be mad at 'Neer or any of the administrators for this. Please.
With "that" in mind, I'd like to say one more thing directed at the proponents of the ban. OK, I get it. You don't like cub porn. Understandable. It's a touchy subject in real life and it makes people uncomfortable. I can even understand that you don't want it allowed on the site. Less agreeable to me, but understandable nonetheless. It has proven to be somewhat detrimental in a few ways (financially, image-based), which is beside the point of allowing it, but I don't want to get into that. But for those who for so long have debased cub porn artists, insulted them, instigated drama, cried fire and fury to get it banned all this time to finally have one thing go their way, acting as if they've won some great battle, I say "grow up." I get it, you're happy now that the rules are in your favor, and that's fine, but act like you have some goddamn dignity. It's not like you guys did anything. You sat on the sidelines cheering on your home team who hadn't won a game all season, but now finally won a game. It may be glorious, but the season is still on and the other team can still win. If Dragoneer can find a way to finance the site without risking cub porn, he can just as easily bring it back. Keep that in mind.
I support Dragoneer's decision and I support cub porn artists and I support opponents and proponents for their dissenting opinions because that's what freedom of speech is about. But for future reference, try and keep from making yourself sound like you're higher than other people on the ethics ladder because of your beliefs because all you do is make the other side seem more reasonable. This goes for everybody, including myself.
Thanks for reading, and goodnight. ^.^
OK, so let me start off by saying that I do not give one femtoliter of piss what someone wants to draw or jack-off to. If someone honestly has a sexual fetish for anthropomorphic animals that resemble children, that's not something which I can condemn them for. If you see a child on the street and start getting ideas, then there's a problem. But when it's just made up shit someone thought up, then what's the fucking problem? Who are they hurting? Why should they or anyone else be chastised for having an imagination?
With that in mind, I would also like to say this. I think Dragoneer made the right call on this one. This site runs on two things, donations and advertisements. Even if donations make up the majority of funds for this site, it's obviously not enough and if this site goes down, we lose one of the greatest things in the furry fandom ever brought forth. He has defended the users' right to display adult cub pictures for as long as he's had this site, but in the end, he had to make a decision, lose a single aspect of FA which he's been defending for so long and anger some, or lose everything and anger everyone. He made the right chose, I think.
With that in mind, I would also like to say that I am honestly upset about this. Not because it effects me, because I never cared for the stuff. It never bothered me. Hell, I've seen rape, murder, kidnapping, gore, even homophobia and Nazism portrayed on this site, but it never bothered me.... well, some of it did, a bit, but not enough to rise up against it. But instead, these artists get singled out and it upsets me.
With that in mind, I'd like to say to those who are enraged because of this, please calm down. It's true that your right to freedom of expression is being trampled, but this is a free site and it is at the discretion of the administrators as to what content is permissible and what is not. And, as I said before, 'Neer defended the subject throughout and made an uneasy decision and I think that says more than enough right there. And hey, if you are gonna be mad, be mad, but be mad at AlertPay, as well as every other company that has turned down FA because of CP, but please down't be mad at 'Neer or any of the administrators for this. Please.
With "that" in mind, I'd like to say one more thing directed at the proponents of the ban. OK, I get it. You don't like cub porn. Understandable. It's a touchy subject in real life and it makes people uncomfortable. I can even understand that you don't want it allowed on the site. Less agreeable to me, but understandable nonetheless. It has proven to be somewhat detrimental in a few ways (financially, image-based), which is beside the point of allowing it, but I don't want to get into that. But for those who for so long have debased cub porn artists, insulted them, instigated drama, cried fire and fury to get it banned all this time to finally have one thing go their way, acting as if they've won some great battle, I say "grow up." I get it, you're happy now that the rules are in your favor, and that's fine, but act like you have some goddamn dignity. It's not like you guys did anything. You sat on the sidelines cheering on your home team who hadn't won a game all season, but now finally won a game. It may be glorious, but the season is still on and the other team can still win. If Dragoneer can find a way to finance the site without risking cub porn, he can just as easily bring it back. Keep that in mind.
I support Dragoneer's decision and I support cub porn artists and I support opponents and proponents for their dissenting opinions because that's what freedom of speech is about. But for future reference, try and keep from making yourself sound like you're higher than other people on the ethics ladder because of your beliefs because all you do is make the other side seem more reasonable. This goes for everybody, including myself.
Thanks for reading, and goodnight. ^.^
Favorite this!
Posted 15 years agoRest in pease Greg Giraldo
Posted 15 years agoHard to believe his last roast was for David Hasselhoff.
MFM
Posted 15 years agoTime for the obligatory post-con report.
I had a blast, talked with some really cool furs, got to catch up a bit with some old furiends and got to partake in some interesting events. I will say that MFM is a bit lacking in agenda, but it makes up for it in social ambiance. I can't say at the moment whether or not I'll be attending next year or not, but I really would like to.
As for now, I have to think about school and getting to graduation and looking forward to FWA.
I had a blast, talked with some really cool furs, got to catch up a bit with some old furiends and got to partake in some interesting events. I will say that MFM is a bit lacking in agenda, but it makes up for it in social ambiance. I can't say at the moment whether or not I'll be attending next year or not, but I really would like to.
As for now, I have to think about school and getting to graduation and looking forward to FWA.
RCFM WOOT!
Posted 15 years agoI seem to like spelling my journal names in all capital letters for some reason....... Anyway, RCFM was a blast! Sure, it's small, it's pretty quiet a lot of them time, but this is one of the best conventions I've been to. I haven't been to a whole lot, but this one was definitely awesome.
I just love furry conventions. I love seeing the fursuiters, all the furries I rarely get to see and hang out with, the music, the dances, the parties, the booze, the crowd of fellow freaks... it just makes me tingle on the inside with glee. Hehehe.
And of course, the incident with Corsi, I know he will never live down. Until he retires from the fandom, someone will be yelling to him, "Look at them titties!!!" It's already worse than Tumbles the Dragon.
And I know that FA:United was this weekend too and they drew a lot of our guests away, those bastards, but it's all good. We still had a great time. I know a few people who wanted to go, but couldn't and to them I feel for ya. Hopefully next year will be better. Alright, now back to my damn mundane life; oh the joy.
Anyways, see ya. *waves*
I just love furry conventions. I love seeing the fursuiters, all the furries I rarely get to see and hang out with, the music, the dances, the parties, the booze, the crowd of fellow freaks... it just makes me tingle on the inside with glee. Hehehe.
And of course, the incident with Corsi, I know he will never live down. Until he retires from the fandom, someone will be yelling to him, "Look at them titties!!!" It's already worse than Tumbles the Dragon.
And I know that FA:United was this weekend too and they drew a lot of our guests away, those bastards, but it's all good. We still had a great time. I know a few people who wanted to go, but couldn't and to them I feel for ya. Hopefully next year will be better. Alright, now back to my damn mundane life; oh the joy.
Anyways, see ya. *waves*
LOOK AT THEM TITTIES!
Posted 15 years agoFriday at RCFM, this happened to 
corsi. XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJaD4GV0zcY
For those that don't know Corsi, this should give you an idea of what was going on.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/857754/
"THEY'RE SO BIG!!! LOOK AT THEM TITTIES!!!!"
Hehehehehe.
corsi. XDhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJaD4GV0zcY
For those that don't know Corsi, this should give you an idea of what was going on.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/857754/
"THEY'RE SO BIG!!! LOOK AT THEM TITTIES!!!!"
Hehehehehe.
Kick Ass Kicked Ass
Posted 15 years agoThat is all. :D Actually, it was better than I thought. I knew before hand that it would be violent, crude, and merciless, but by God, the jokes were just so brutal and malevolent at points that I just wanted to die from laughing so hard. It really was an awesome film and I think that anyone who hasn't seen it yet should.
Oh, and since I never mentioned it before, anyone who hasn't seen How To Train Your Dragon yet, YOU'RE FUCKING OUT OF YOUR GODDAMN MIND!!!! <D
Oh, and since I never mentioned it before, anyone who hasn't seen How To Train Your Dragon yet, YOU'RE FUCKING OUT OF YOUR GODDAMN MIND!!!! <D
