Busy and Stressed out
Hello darkness my old friend, I've come to talk with you again...
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Sorry the lack of activity everyone, but the past couple of weeks have been super super busy for me, and a bit stressful, and it's only going to get worse.
First off, I had a whole bunch of uni assignments on top of my normal study notes. Busy and a bit stressful yus, but something I've dealt with before. The difference this time though, is that work have actually decided to give me shifts...a lot of shifts. I worked 30 hours last week and got another 30 next week. And you're all going to probably ask, what's so bad about 30 hours? Well, it's across 3-4 days, with all my shifts involving a 3am wake up call and with me finishing at 12pm in the afternoon. And by the time I get home, I'm usually too buggered from work to think about my school work, let alone do any of my assignments. And also I pretty much only have 5 hours before I have to go to bed so I can get some sleep for the next shift. So I have a 3 day window really to do my major assignments. And the kicker is that there's literally only one person who can do my job, and he can only do it 3 times a week. The other 2 guys quit/were fired leaving me as the only one with experience 9the other guy has only just learned the job). Sooooo yeah, I'm feeling the pressure. Still, at least I'm finally getting hours and oay in my pocket right? It's not like I needed the hours during the summer when I didn't have much going on and was relying on my student allowance.
So yeah, that's why I'm behind on my writing and also on commenting/looking at pics in my inbox. Also didn't help that I haven't had much internet for the past few weeks because I downloaded an old series of Survivor 
;;; Soooooo worth it though xD
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...and whispered in the sound of silence.
Busy and Stressed out
Hello darkness my old friend, I've come to talk with you again...
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Sorry the lack of activity everyone, but the past couple of weeks have been super super busy for me, and a bit stressful, and it's only going to get worse.
First off, I had a whole bunch of uni assignments on top of my normal study notes. Busy and a bit stressful yus, but something I've dealt with before. The difference this time though, is that work have actually decided to give me shifts...a lot of shifts. I worked 30 hours last week and got another 30 next week. And you're all going to probably ask, what's so bad about 30 hours? Well, it's across 3-4 days, with all my shifts involving a 3am wake up call and with me finishing at 12pm in the afternoon. And by the time I get home, I'm usually too buggered from work to think about my school work, let alone do any of my assignments. And also I pretty much only have 5 hours before I have to go to bed so I can get some sleep for the next shift. So I have a 3 day window really to do my major assignments. And the kicker is that there's literally only one person who can do my job, and he can only do it 3 times a week. The other 2 guys quit/were fired leaving me as the only one with experience 9the other guy has only just learned the job). Sooooo yeah, I'm feeling the pressure. Still, at least I'm finally getting hours and oay in my pocket right? It's not like I needed the hours during the summer when I didn't have much going on and was relying on my student allowance.
So yeah, that's why I'm behind on my writing and also on commenting/looking at pics in my inbox. Also didn't help that I haven't had much internet for the past few weeks because I downloaded an old series of Survivor ;;; Soooooo worth it though xD
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...and whispered in the sound of silence.
Hello darkness my old friend, I've come to talk with you again...
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HOLY CRAP! This place has changed so much! Actual bold and italic buttons in journals! No having to remember codes! OMGOMGOMG HOW AWESOME IS THAT!
Yeeeeeaaahhhh it's been a long time since I've been on here. Hows everyone going? Uuhhhh good I hope? I know I've said a billion times before, but I am so so sorry for all the inactivity from me. I have been super super lazy when it comes to my internet profiles. And I'll be honest, I kinda lost interest in this place. Don't know why but I just did *shrugs* Part of the reason is maybe cos I'm more active on Furaffinity, but I do miss people from this place, So after the New Year I plan to go through my inbox, nuke pretty much everything (yes again), note people and ask how they are, and start up from scratch. And next year I will TRY (Note the word try: no promises that I will be) to be more active on here and post more regularly. I seriously mean it this time.
So anyway, now that's out of the way, another crazy year gone, another to start soon. Yeap, 2015 was a pretty crazy year and it was pretty full on year for me, but overall it was a good one. It definitely wasn't as crazy as the end of last year, with me requiring surgery and my Dad's near death experience (I don't think anything could match that).This year has gone by so fast, I can't believe it's nearly over.
So with 2016 nearly upon us, I thought that I'd take a moment to reflect and review my 2015...well, what I remember of it anyway. This time last year I was in the United States enjoying a holiday with my family.
However the crazy incidents didn't seem to stop, with two of our dogs nearly dying from a snake bite. Both thankfully managed to survive and both seem relatively normal. We'll just be more careful over this summer.
When we got back I joined my brother's backing band as a bassist and thus joined my first band. We've had a few issues, namely personnel walking out on us leaving us with my bro singing/guitar, my dad volunteering on drums and me on bass. Hasn't been ideal but we've worked through it. Overall I've enjoyed my time in the band and I regret not joining a band sooner. Sure the music isn't quite to my taste (Softer rock/pop rock) but I've found that I love playing on stage in front of people. I got the bug bad when it comes to playing live, it's all I can think of. Hopefully next year will be better in terms of gigs and band members.
Also this year I finally decided to fulfil a New Years resolution and do more exercise. After realising I hate jogging and walking by myself. I signed up with a local pool in March and since then I've swam laps 2-3 times a week. After a few laps of it I realised that it was an exercise I could do, enjoy and not want to stab myself out of boredom. I love the water and I feel at home in it. After a slow start or barely doing 500 metres of the 25 metre pool I can now easily swim a kilometre in about 25 minutes ^__^ Next year I will definitely keep it up and keep pushing myself to swim a mile.
Uni has been going well, been pretty full on as I delve into harder subjects that require a lot of homework. I had a set back with a fail in a statistics class that I was doing off campus, though I repeated it on campus the next term and passed with flying colours. I also stepped up my game in terms of the amount of study I do, how I study and also making sure I don't leave assignments to the last minute. It's been a bit of an an adjustment but it's something I feel I have definitely improved on and it's something I can keep working on. Though I did have a set back when I realised that I wouldn't be able to graduate in 2016 like I had hoped, so back to the course plan of finishing in 2017.
Work has been work. This year marked 6 years since I started working at McDonald's, and I've realised that I really can't stand working there any more, especially with the minimal hours I sometimes receive causing me to penny pinch at times and having to slow down my saving for a house deposit (thankfully I started receiving student payments which have helped). So after a long long time of talking about a new job and getting out of there (I'm talking years) I've updated my resume and started the job search. My only condition is no more fast food, it's being picky but I want experience outside the fast food business. Already I've seen that the current job market is limited and there's not much on offer, but I just have to keep searching and applying.
In terms of spare time and other stuff, not much has really been happening. Mostly been the usual: laptop, furry porn, movies, TV shows and being a lazy bum. I took myself off for a trip to Broken Hill in New South Wales to see a friend, which was pretty cool. Though 10 hours driving in a little Suzuki Swift wasn't exactly fun, but then the car wasn't built for that sort of trip. But for me to plan a trip like that in a couple of weeks and go was something I've never done before so an achievement there.
Writing I've been slower than I wanted to be. The usual dose of procrastination and laziness I guess. Maybe that can be my resolution for next year, so set a schedule and start writing more often. Despite this though I managed to get the first chapter of my long planned Red Rose story up and running, and I've got a couple of chapters in the bank. I plan to release chapter 2 once I've written chapter 4.
Finally, the last two things for 2015 that to me stands out: Firstly I've applied for reality TV show. Don't know if I'll get on and I most likely won't, but hey, you live once and you never know if you don't give it a shot. And finally after years of wanting to but haven't due to money or being away, I'm finally going to my first fur con. Yeap, Confurgence here I come.
So that was my 2015. Here's to what was another crazy but good year, and I hope 2016 goes even crazier and even better. Once again I am so so sorry for my lack of activity and for my laziness. I hope you can all forgive me *puppy dog eyes* I do honestly hope that everyone on here has been doing well and have had a good year 
To everyone, have a very Happy New Year. Stay safe, drink and party responsibly and I hope everyone has an awesome 2016!
Love AOFW
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Nuking the Fridge
Hello darkness my old friend, I've come to talk with you again...
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On the subject of art, I'm afraid to say that I've had to nuke most of my inbox as I had nearly 800 pieces of art in there, some dating back to March last year, and it simply would have taken to long to go through it all. I did try and fave a few pieces from each person here and there, however I was unable to do it to everything and everyone
Sorry guys! If there is ANY work that you want me to see in particular, link me to it via note. However nuking my inbox was the best way so that I can start this year a fresh and not have to worry about catching up. I do promise that I will TRY to be better this year ;;;In terms of what you'll be seeing from me this year, I am planning a story featuring my O.C. Roscoe in her anthro form. So keep an eye out for that!
Hope you've all been well, and again, sorry for the lack on activity.
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Trip to America
How are we all? Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy and safe New Year? Didn't party too hard I hope 
Broken the resolutions yet?
So I'm back from my trip to the United States of America, and OMG, I had the best time! America is just such an awesome place and a wonderful country to go to. I don't think I'll never stop going back and I'll definitely not get sick of it.
The first 3 days there we were at Disneyland and California Adventure. We've been to Disneyland before, but my bro and I were very young at the time and we couldn't remember it. All I can say is, it's one of THE best places I have ever visited. It is just so magical and fun, even as an adult. We pretty much did everything there was to do, bar a few of the kiddy rides and a couple of the roller coasters due to the loooooooong queues that resulted from the Christmas Season. But it wasn't an issue and I did everything I wanted to do.
What impressed me most though was the presentation of Disneyland. It is so clean, there's not a speck of rubbish to be scene, no bird droppings anywhere, everything was well maintained, bins were never overflowing and toilets were spotless. Heck, even the buildings didn't look dirty. Just shows a level of care and a desire to present the place well.
On the 29th (My Birthday! ^__^) we took a trip down to San Diego to go to Seaworld. And the best thing was, Mum had got us tickets to have an Interaction with the Beluga Whales 
It was absolutely amazing! We thought it would be a quick in and out, but no, it went on for age, we got heaps of chances to touch the whale and be with it. Such beautiful creatures, I loved the entire experience and I definitely will never forget it.
Apart from that though, Seaworld really disappointed me. Compared to Disney Seaworld had a really run down, uncared for, even dated look about it. Plus in general I wasn't impressed. There really seemed to be a lack of conservation messages, and if there was, it wasn't emphasised. Case and point being the Shamu show: Whilst it was cool seeing the Killer Whales, all it seemed to be were tricks, showing off and dancing. There was a 30 second spiel about research and that was it. Also in regards to the Killer Whales, again it was cool to see them as they are amazing creatures. However, the pools they were in did look small and quite plain/boring. I mean, they probably have done research and all that in regards to keeping Killers, but I don't know, didn't seem right. Ah well, don't have to go back now anyway.
Next day we had a paid tour of Los Angeles in a big proper American SUV. Unlike most tours we asked to go to places some tourists wouldn't go to, like Watts Park Towers, Echo Park, up as close as you can get to the Hollywood sign, Griffith Park Observatory, then all the day down to Malibu then to Santa Monica where we would stay for the rest of our trip.
Next few days consistent off a bus tour into Downtown L.A which included the Farmers Market, The Hollywood Walk of Fame and seeing other famous sights such as Rodeo Drive. In the evening we had a walk around Santa Monica Beach and the famous pier, watching the people of muscle beach checking out some of the shops. Got myself a pair of Levi 501s for 15 bucks. Laughing! Then we spent New Years in our apartment relaxing ^^ Next couple of days were also spent in Santa Monica, going for walks down the beach and our parents showing us around. On the last day we hired bikes and went for a ride down to Venice Beach and the market there. Was sooo tempted to go into on of the medicinal marijuana joints and get something Then it was to the Pier for a drink and a ride on the famous Ferris Wheel. Then to the airport, for the flight home. Wish it had never ended!
I absolutely love America. It's just such an amazing and awesome place to visit. The places are nice, the people are cool and the food... OMG the food! We ate out pretty much every night as my bro wanted to go to all the fast food places: Maccas, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Carl’s Jnr. A few times we had a proper dinner at Denny's and we went to Bubba Gump Shrimp. And of course we went to Johnny Rockets for a real good tasty American burger. Think I may have to detox for a month!
Anyways that will be all for now. I'll be doing another journal concerning dA stuffs in a few days ^_^
Love you all!
AOFW