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Social life is progressing, been to a few parties, hang outs, etc. Found not one but two girls interested in me, though drama might be an understatement with both of them.

Made lots of headway in the closet last month as I took my vacation holiday from Thanksgiving and cleaned it almost completely out. Got a few oddsa and ends spread around my living room, bhut hoping to have it finalized within the week/month.

DnD - I/We have 3 active campaigns going. I know I told you to expect them last month but DM wanted a little more creativity in 2 of them so I'm still haggling with him on a few details. Eventually backstories, reference guides, armor and weapon mock-ups (like the Stormbiter already posted) will be submitted.

PC/Video Games - Completed the WoW Thanksgiving Achievements and titles for my Main character an let my time expire. I'll be back for the CHristmas holidays eventually this month but not going to waste money while I'm playing Left For Dead 2 with friends via LANs.

Reading: Part 3 of the post-Willow Trilogy (2 is FINALLY completed!).

Watching: Still* clearing out my DVD collection; Marathoning Criminal Minds, The US Office, The Tick (both) & Mutant X. A buddy has tivo'd Dexter Season 4 for us to watch every couple of weekends.

Working: Nuff' said. But I'm liking it better this year. Stressed out the ass at the moment though. I've mentally committed to give it 5 years to see whether I could do it for a living, but I'm exploring returning to school for a masters in this time as well.

Hopeful: Chilling by myself some. Date!

Planning: LAN, party, concert(s), holidays.

Goals by January 01 (to start comparing based on monthly updates?)
1. Work out once a week! (try to establish a routine)
2. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- DRAWN!
3. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- WRITTEN!
4. Finish 3rd post-Willow Trilogy of book
5. Complete the Christmas Achievements in WoW
6. Finish DVD collection
7. Clear PC down to 450 musicians or 400+ GB avaliable
8. LAN Party?
9. Finish the closet boxes (currently residing in living room)
0. Keep stress at work down so 1 is doable without killing myself or another

Basically I'm going with the mod(10) grading scale to give myself some partial credit should I accomplish things. I'm tired of setting goals and giving up easily on them--I need to get serious and this is what I'm trying first.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/28097588/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/28097588/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:16:53 PST
Social life is progressing, been to a few parties, hang outs, etc. Found a VERY cute girl interested in me and married (!), and another who is interested in seeing me immediately after she hangs with her boyfriend (?). WTF is up with the drama?

Cleaning Closet - Still boxes and books waiting to be unpacked, sorted, repacked or trashed.

DnD - Have 2-3 active campaigns going. See gallery this month for the backstories and character studies as completed. Look for at least a Dwarven Bard and Halfling Artificer. Both of those are level 4 now. Third is being re-defined by DM, details will follow on the reference sheets, but it looks to be some martial class or bounty hunter.

WoW - September/October was spent mostly doing Brewfest & Hollow's Eve Achievements, managed to get both titles on 2 different characters (my 80 druid and 72 hunter). Next Holiday To worry about is Christmas, so I have (Og'rila) rep to grind for a few toons. Going to try and powerlevel a few toons to 80 or 60 (for profession reasons) by Christmas. Not sure how that will turn out with a few key holidays and raids forthcoming in this month. This month: LEVELING!

PC/Video Games - AFK from LANs for a few months now, hoping one pops up sometime soon. However we are developing Rock Band. I currently sing on hard to expert and play bass medium varying on the difficulty.

Reading: Part 2 of the post-Willow Trilogy (yes, still.) And I would like to say the chapters are 30+ pages each and my OCD won't let me stop until I finish at least one whenever I start so give me time dammit.

Watching: Still* clearing out my DVD collection; Marathoning Samurai 7, Criminal Minds, The US Office, & True Blood Season 2. Using Hulu to catch up on other series; White Collar & Star Gate Universe. Buddy has tivo'd Dexter Season 4 for us to watch every couple of weekends.

Working: Nuff' said. But I'm liking somewhat better this year. Stressed out the ass at the moment though. I've mentally committed to give it 5 years to see whether I could do it for a living, but I'm exploring returning to school for a masters in this time as well.

Hopeful: Catch up on sleep and housework -- starting to look a little ratty.

Planning: Two parties I know of, Thanksgiving at 2 places, etc.

Goals by December 01 (to start comparing based on monthly updates?)
1. Work out once a week! (try to establish a routine)
2. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- DRAWN!
3. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- WRITTEN!
4. Finish post-Willow Trilogy of book
5. Max out (80) one additional character or two minor ones (60) on WoW
6. Finish DVD collection
7. Clear PC down to 450 musicians or 400+ GB avaliable
8. GTFO of house at least oen weekend this month
9. Clean out the closet (one stack of boxes)
0. Stay in the house one weekend -- nothing -- ME time.

Similar list from last few months but trying to be a little more realistic. One of the major commplaints I have with my job is the lack of personal time. Very little can be completed at work in a timely manner, so I end up bringing it home. On the off chance I do it all there, I get home worn out and grouchy not wanting to do anything.

Basically I'm going with the mod(10) grading scale to give myself some partial credit should I accomplish things. I'm tired of setting goals and giving up easily on them--I need to get serious and this is what I'm trying first.

Update December 01 (early a.m.)
1. 0 pts. still working around schedules
2. 10 pts. not my best work or even 100% complete but a nice mock up
3. 10 pts. sadly resorting to blog/rants as a writing. Still got character references, backstories, and modules coming.
4. 10 pts. finally book 2 finished, 3 started.
5. 8 pts. Completed all Thanksgiving quests and raided some. (sub ended for a while)
6. 8 pts. Down to the last 5 (picked up 1-2 in sales)
7. 0 pts. Didn't even try much more than clearing a few films off--still not enough.
8. 20 pts. Went out almost every weekend including 2 parties.
9. 20 pts. cleared the entire thing out over holiday, reduced 20 boxes into 5.
0. 10 pts. see above.

Total = 86 pts. Not bad, though I did extra-ordinarily well in 2 categories that could be subjectively scaled down to a 66. Still on the right track.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/27606745/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/27606745/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:03:34 PST
Cleaning Closet - Unpacked my SNES & NGC after 1-2 years in storage. Found my Gameboy games' batteries are expiring making saving impossible. *Shit* Still have stacks of books and boxes to sort.

DnD - Have begun multiple "real" campaigns per multiple DMs. Both are level 3 games, but we're alternating who is running them week to week. They're also trying to get me to run one in the future.

WoW - September was spent mostly doing Brewfest Achievements, managed to get the title on 2 characters (my 80 druid and 72 hunter). Going to try and powerlevel a few toons to 80 or 56 (for profession reasons) by Christmas. Not sure how that will turn out with a few key holidays and raids forthcoming in this month. This month: Hallow's Eve.

PC/Video Games - AFK from LANs this month, hoping one pops up sometime this month. However we are developing Rock Band. I currently sing on hard to expert and play bass medium varying on the difficulty.

Reading: Part 2 of the post-Willow Trilogy (yes, still.) And I would like to say the chapters are 30+ pages each and my OCD won't let me stop until I finish at least one whenever I start so give me time dammit.

Watching: Still* clearing out my DVD collection; Marathoning Chuck & Big Bang Theory, True Blood Season 2 & Criminal Minds Season 2. Using Hulu to catch up on other series. Buddy has tivo'd Dexter Season 4 for us to watch every other weekend.

Working: Nuff' said. But I'm liking better this year. Stressed out the ass at the moment though.

Hopeful: Multiple parties or get togethers with different crowds of friends

Planning: Saw Zombieland this past weekend, only thing I know I want to see is Surrogates.

Goals by November 01 (to start comparing based on monthly updates?)
1. Start working out, 2-3 times a week (establish a routine)
2. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- DRAWN!
3. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- WRITTEN!
4. Finish post-Willow Trilogy of books, plus as many more as possible
5. Max out (80) one additional character on WoW or Complete Brewfest on One
6. Finish DVD collection
7. Clear PC down to 450 musicians or 400+ GB avaliable
8. Go to a stranger's party/ask someone new out
9. Make Dice bag or ID remaining DnD Miniatures
0. Clean out the closet (one stack of boxes)

Yes this is the identical list from last month, but I was 1) sick for a week, 2) Out of town for a week of test proctoring, and 3) out another week for a conference. I wasn't really home enough to get lots done. I do like how this worked last month so this will be format for a while. Basically I'm going with the mod(10) grading scale to give myself some partial credit should I accomplish things. I'm tired of setting goals and giving up easily on them--I need to get serious and this is what I'm trying first.


UPDATE 11-01-09 (Final)
#1 - At this point I need to find another option. Long extra hours at work, my lack of sleep schedule and other 'interests' seem to be inhibiting me more than previously assumed (0)
#2 - Nothing even mocked up this time (0)
#3 - Expect 2-3 pieces up this week into the weekend, backstories and character studies of two or three different DND chacters I've developed (8)
#4 - Read 2 additional chapters (5)
#5 - Completed Brewfest on 2 toons, Hollow's Eve on 2 as well (20)
#6 - Bought 1-2, was gifted others, still in progress (8)
#7 - Little done on this front, negligable Artists completed (4)
#8 - Went to multiple parties, made many new friends, found a serious 'interest' (10)
#9 - ID'd all miniatures to date, some have no distinguishing marks, utilizing forum trolls aide in helping nail the few details down. (10)
#0 - No new boxes gone (0)

75/100 - Semi-recovering.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/26987414/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/26987414/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:27:12 PDT
Cleaning Closet - Unpacked my SNES & NGC after 1-2 years in storage. Found my Gameboy games' batteries are expiring making saving impossible. *Shit* Still have stacks of books and boxes to sort.

DnD - About to begin a "real" campaign per our DM. We're up to lvl 3. Life has thrown a few curves so we've only met twice this month.

WoW - Trying to powerlevel a few toons to 80 or 56 (for profession reasons) by Christmas. Not sure how that will turn out with a few key holidays and raids forthcoming in this month.

PC/Video Games - AFK from LANs this month, hoping one pops up late September. However we are developing Rock Band. I currently sing and am learning bass.

Reading: Part 2 of the post-Willow Trilogy (yes, still.)

Watching: Still* clearing out my DVD collection; Marathoning Dexter Season 3, True Blood & Criminal Minds. Using Hulu to catch up on other series.

Working: Nuff' said. But I'm liking better this year.

Hopeful: Multiple parties or get togethers with different crowds of friends

Planning: G.I. Joe -- mainly for Sienna Miller and curiosity, not expecting much. Gamer -- curious and hoping better than it seems.

Goals by October 01 (to start comparing based on monthly updates?)
1. Start working out, 2-3 times a week (establish a routine)
2. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- DRAWN!
3. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt -- WRITTEN!
4. Finish post-Willow Trilogy of books, plus as many more as possible
5. Max out (80) one additional character on WoW or Complete Brewfest on One
6. Finish DVD collection
7. Clear PC down to 450 musicians or 400+ GB avaliable
8. Go to a stranger's party/ask someone new out
9. Make Dice bag or ID remaining DnD Miniatures
0. Clean out the closet (one stack of boxes)

I liked how this worked last month so this will be format for a while. Basically I'm going with the mod(10) grading scale to give myself some partial credit should I accomplish things. I'm tired of setting goals and giving up easily on them--I need to get serious and this is what I'm trying first.


UPDATE 10-05-09 (Final)
#1 - Working too late to go to track, so I'm limited to in house workouts atm (3)
#2 - Still finalizing, but not submitted (5)
#3 - Still finalizing, but not submitted (5)
#4 - Read a few chapters, hoping to pick it up again some this month (5)
#5 - Completed Brewfest Achievements for 2 toons, got both pets for all alts (15)
#6 - Cross lotas more off my to watch list, but bought a few series (10)
#7 - Way too many duplicates, sorting is a SLOW process (3)
#8 - Been to 2 parties, looking for 1-2 more, lol (10)
#9 - Working on cataloging my miniatures atm, bag still in process (8)
#0 - Sick or out of town too much, nothing new sorted (0)

64/100 - Ehh, slipping.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/26348439/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/26348439/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:55:23 PDT
Current nerd ranking: 8.5/10

DnD - playing through my first game at the moment, lvl 2 dwarf bard

WoW - 10 active characters, working on powerleveling some of them by Christmas

PC - playing Demigod wiht my friends

Reading: Part 2 of the post-Willow Trilogy

Watching: Still clearing out my DVD collection

Planning: Marathoning Dexter Season 3 when it comes out

Planning: Work resumes this week (me alone, full staff 8/17)

Planning: BIG/multiple parties end of August/early September

Planning: G.I. Joe -- mainly for Sienna Miller and curiosity, not expecting much.

Goals by September 01 (to start comparing based on monthly updates?)
1. Start working out, daily
2. Submit SOMETHING original on DeviantArt, OC or any kind, mostlikely DnD
3. Write something; journal, discussion, etc
4. Finish post-Willow Trilogy of books, plus as many more as possible
5. Max out (80) one additional character on WoW
6. Finish non-series/sequential DVDs in collection
7. Clear PC down to 400 musicians or 350+ GB avaliable
8. Finalize DnD bard's backstory (rough, minimum), disgn pub sign
9. Finalize whether or not dressing up/going to RenFest '09
0. Clean out the closet (one stack of boxes)

Basically I'm going with the mod(10) grading scale to give myself some partial credit should I accomplish things. I'm tired of setting goals and giving up easily on them--I need to get serious and this is what I'm trying first.


UPDATE 09-02-09 (Final)
#1 - Done a few sporadic days, swam in pool, walked, etc (5/10)
#2 - Journal Entry, Multiple (3) Character Backgrounds in Final Stage (10/10)
#3 - See #2 (10/10)
#4 - Barely made any progress on the 2nd one I'm on. One after (2/10)
#5 - No Level Progression/Achievement & $Gold Farmed main (5/10)
#6 - Cut them in Half from what I had in August (5/10)
#7 - 340 GB avaliable (8/10)
#8 - Pub Sign completed, See #2 for drafts (10/10)
#9 - VERY Unlikely, most likely not will goto other fest/con this year (10/10)
#0 - 5 Boxes sorted, 3 boxes worth trashed (10/10)

75/100 - Not bad, going to try to keep momentum going

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/25445235/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/25445235/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:57:20 PDT
On my vacation now and more than anything I'm trying to clean up my apartment and sort all my bills/paperwork. That will take up most of the remaining time I have, but I will be off and on on artwork pieces, rpg ideas (a few buddies are trying to teach me), and warcraft.

Movies forthcoming I'm going to see: Transformers 2, Harry Potter 6, GIJoe, New Moon, etc. I've got some high expectations for those.

Still dateless, but I am trying to associate with single women now. God help me (pun pseudo-intended), I may have to go back to one of these fanatical, local churches to meet a future-Mrs. *******.

Two buddies of mine are now in posession of/ownership of their own places now and we're trying LANs and get-togethers all around this next month or so.

Random Question of the Journal:
If you had to choose, would you go forwards or backwards in time and why? (for the record a random one-shot trip)

Forward. As interested as I am in history, fantasy, etc. I'm also interested in the science fiction/possibilities of the future. I'm intriqued by the assumtion of aliens, space travel, etc. In my own humble opinion the human race has become stagnant for the most part in the 21st century. In the 20th we invented, evolved, and damn-near perfected flight, automotive, computers, etc. Now that we've gotten those you see how little has changed in say...the last 25 years.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/24334595/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/24334595/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:43:25 PDT
I want to meet a girl. [I haven't been out in moooonths]

Hell, I want to get out of my heritage lifesytle and out of my apartment sometime.

I want to be creative. [I'm going to blow off work I used to bring home]

I want something different in a game. [Blizzard and WoW are pissing me off atm]

I want to catch up on my movies, anime, manga, books, etc That I've been putting off all bleeding year!

I need to get something done around the house. {Chores I've been putting off]

I will sadly admit to having not lifted a finger to get anything done around the house for far too long. Anyone recently or having grown up and attended school in Texas will attest to the dry, masachistic bullshit that is the TAKS (previously the TAAS, soon to be EoC). God oh god how I hate that shit. But in less than 2 weeks it is done. So I will commit to this, after I get the testing through I will begin working on SOMETHING. May be small to start off, but something will be posted on here directly.

May be going to Scarbourough Faire (TBD). Not dressing up, but may for Renfest in the Fall. A few high priority movies coming out in the next few weeks I want to see with my friends. My Blizzard-Warcraft time card is about to expire and I think a break is well due.

If I do remain isolated in here I have a box of more than 20 PC games I haven't toughed, my entire DVD and Videogame collection to weed through for garage sale purposes, and a stack of books (classics mainly at this point) calling to me as I fall asleep.

I also need to start eating better and working out some so maybe the time will present itself. I ordered pants today from JC Penny and I realize I've balooned a lot more since college that I'd like to admit. So that's a big priority considering my family's recently unearthed medical history...

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/23926921/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/23926921/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:16:36 PDT
All that said, I'll be taking sporadic hiatus' with the end of this current time card. I've literally got a box of PC games I haven't even opened or played since I bought or was gifted them by friends. There is no one major problem wrong with the game as I can tell, but all the little minor flaws you ignore or peruse over as you're leveling are blatantly obvious when you're stuck at a level cap and everything starts becoming repetative. (Next blog will be my playing style and I'll elaborate).

I do enjoy the WoW universe however so I will, if I ever get everything situated, be incorporating it into more pieces just as soon as time and my own technology allows. I have quite a few ideas for one pieces and maybe a small series. Well just all have to wait and see if anything happens.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/23166173/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/23166173/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:48:11 PST
>>Yeah I know...big whoop...

So Valentine's Day is back...

>>*meh* alone again.

Work...

>>**expletively withheld**

I am in the process of transferring and sorting all my old files from a computer I used without restraint plus additional external drives, cds, and even floppys! I have lots of duplicates and all the so called reference photos I have for different ideas need to be sorted or deleted. I will be getting more things posted that I have done as soon as (above) scanner is operational.

When not ass-end up at work I hang with friends and enjoy video games and movies. We're currently catching up on Doctor Who for the new season and yes, I still play WoW (for now). More on each of those in individual works as they get loaded.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/22280204/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/22280204/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:09:58 PST
At this time of the year (holidays, birthday, end of school semesters, and end of the year), I tend to getreflective and depressed as a result of it. Truth be told, I am not happy with alot of my situations at this moment, some are within my realm of influence, some can be given enough time and effort, and others are completely beyond my grasp at this point. So for my New Year's Resolutions I'm keeping them simpler, but specific...

1) Lose Weight (health, energy, physique, etc)
2) Occupational Change (one I enjoy or can tolerate)
3) Develop Ideas (notebooks filled with ideas for arts and stories and projects, but I've been lacking follow through)

There are always minor goals I set based on my friends and immediate things, but these will be consistent battles throughout the year.

I wish each and every one of you a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/21274663/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/21274663/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:50:08 PDT
Art is more or less suspended. I will be fored to force myself to put something out, if I ever get around to it. I'm so far behind on books I want to read, movies I want to see, ideas I want to create, and...I am bored out of my fucking skull.

Friends and/or gatherings are few and far between. And because of that they're that much more intense so the time off doesn't really feel like it. Dating is hit or miss at the moment. One in particular has more or less broken off any contact with me (not a good sign), and it's not like they're everywhere for me. Where I work every person there is either inappropiate or illegal, I'm socially inept to begin with, and amongst the laundry list of obsecure adjectives that list reasons why I'm NOT a catch...

Oh god, I'm, just gonna go down some more Jager.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/20880321/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/20880321/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:22:11 PDT
IDEAS WANTED!!!!!!

Most likely the better ones will be possible in the future:
-Juggernaught (X-men)
-Kenpachi (Bleach)

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/20350725/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/20350725/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:31:44 PDT
Lots of research going into my original characters and their backstories. So detailed in fact it will be a miracle if I get a final draft of anything Bleach up.

Speaking of, can't wait for the 2nd movie to be dubbed by our boys at datebayo. Not to mention that the 3rd one it already about to premiere soetiume this fall.

Lich King will be a nice trip. I'll have a little bit of coin by then I'm sure but I don't know if I should spend the extra and get it for launch or wait til I get all my toons to 70 before going that route.

Spore comes out later tonight, but no coin nor interest while still playing an active warcraft account. By the wway, if you'd like to start World of Warcraft, I'm willing to refer people to blizzard (you get a special mount and tons of bonus xp), just message me before you sign-up s I can get whatever info they're asking.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/19709013/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/19709013/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:27:53 PDT ? == not typically, but in a situation...maybe

I Fear…

[x] the dark
[x] staying single forever
[ ] being a parent
[ ] giving birth
[ ] being myself in front of others
[ ] open spaces
[ ] closed spaces
[x] heights
[ ] dogs
[ ] birds
[ ] fish
[?] spiders
[ ] flowers or other plants
[ ] being touched
[ ] fire
[ ] deep water
[?] snakes
[ ] silk
[ ] the ocean
[x] failure
[ ] success
[ ] thunder/lightning
[ ] frogs/toads
[ ] my boyfriends/girlfriends dad
[ ] boyfriends/girlfriends mom
[?] rats
[x] jumping from high places
[ ] snow

Total so far: 5

[ ] rain
[ ] wind
[ ] crossing hanging bridges
[x] death
[ ] heaven
[ ] being robbed
[x] falling
[ ] clowns
[ ] dolls
[ ] large crowds of people
[ ] men
[ ] women
[ ] having great responsibilities
[ ] doctors, including dentists
[ ] tornadoes
[ ] hurricanes
[ ] incurable diseases
[ ] sharks
[ ] Friday the 13th
[ ] ghosts
[ ] poverty
[ ] Halloween
[ ] school
[ ] trains
[ ] odd numbers
[ ] even numbers
[x] being alone
[ ] becoming blind
[ ] becoming deaf
[x] growing up

Total so far: 9

[x] creepy noises in the night
[ ] bee stings
[x] not accomplishing my dreams/goals
[ ] needles
[ ] blood
[ ] dinosaurs
[ ] the welcome mat
[ ] high speed
[ ] throwing up
[ ] falling in love
[ ] super secret

Final Total: 11

If you wish to post this in your journal, it's been requested that you title it I'm afraid of __ out of 72 common fears.

If you get more than 30, I strongly recommend some counseling.
If you get more than 20, you’re paranoid.
If you get 10-20, you are normal.
If you get 10 or less, you're fearless.
People who don’t have any are liars.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/19490306/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/19490306/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:18:51 PDT
So I now know where they are and a brief understanding of what's going on with them. Just the time and initiative and inspirational spark are needed catalysts.

Expect a few random notions here or there, lots of warcraft references (by the way my main hit 70 today, with my 2nd main at 68 as well), and some anime references as well.

As always you can visit my artblog to see specifically what's going on at [link]

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/18965363/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/18965363/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:05:27 PDT Party Ben, which features Green Day, Oasis, Travis, Aerosmith as well as other acts.

Anyway, the point of this is to say that I am looking for a creative person proficient enough toattempt a mash-up. As I am flat broke at the moment, but may be able to scrounge up something for a completed product this has no due date, would remain the creator's property, etc.

The Idea: A combination of multiple songs that convey an ominous but active enviroment in the air. Specifically included tracks: "Flight of the Valkyries" and "Flying Blue Monkey Music from Wizard of Oz--Title Unknown atm". Addition possabilities include but are in no way limited to "Flight of the Bumblebee" "Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone", etc.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/18536335/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/18536335/ Tue, 27 May 2008 23:43:58 PDT
However if you'd like to help me generate ideas OR
If you'd like to team up on a colab over anything let me know.

I may end up making my own forum based site just to keep my ideas straight.

Anyway, see what you make of it:
[link]

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17787158/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17787158/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:00:54 PDT
I realize there's nothing drasticly impresssive by these but it's two pieces I didn't have. As I take of WoW-absence in May to apply for jobs and go on interviews you SHOULD expect to see more frequent and more though-out pieces. Currently in progress is a list of 100 different ideas that I hope to get up eventually. I'm also working on a mini-comic based on WoW as well as original character designs in 3-4 different fandoms.

Though gas and avaliable cash will be a consideration, I'm going to TRY to attent A-kon this year and gauge if I'd like to continue to go to conventions in the future. I also plan on attending a few Sci-fi ones next year that DFW offers free of charge + parking. Time and money will tell.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17670726/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17670726/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:41:12 PDT
rofl,
Skelefish

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17195433/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/17195433/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:27:48 PST
]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15897025/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15897025/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:20:58 PST
I was working on a similar mock up before I knew that dA was releasing one so I feel no sense of being impuned or whatnot. That said, "HELP ME!"

I'm looking for the semi-official pattern released about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago through the crafts journal (I was told is anyone still has them). One of the moderators at the time posted them and I've attempted to contact to no avail. If anyone still has these lying on the desktop, please let me know. I'd love a copy.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15487303/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15487303/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:27:18 PST
The facts are these...
-I am still checking dA, so I can try to stay up to date and to clear out my messages/deviations pages.
-I am still taking notes (god oh god there are so many scraps of paper around me as I type this) for future/current works or tweaks.
-I'm moving home and getting a 'real' job and life from college in December.

That said, give me until January or February and when my WoW subscription finishes and I'm too broke to reknew it, the creative works should flow...

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15030158/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/15030158/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:09:31 PDT
Struggling in school with the master's level math course, teacher's no help, so any prayers would be appreciated. Still single, so yeah angst and depression are on highs this season. Later.

Current Animes:
Bleach
Avatar: The Last Air-bender

Current Videogames:
World of Warcraft (yes, they sucked me in)
-Blood Furnace server
--FIGHTING THE WORLD guild

Current Projects:
any and all of them that have piled up and many more that are being scribbled down.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/14919352/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/14919352/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:04:41 PDT
Current Animes:
Bleach
Avatar: The Last Air-bender

Current Videogames:
World of Warcraft (yes, they sucked me in)
-Blood Furnace server
--FIGHTING THE WORLD guild

Current Projects:
any and all of them that have piled up and many more that are being scribbled down.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/14374290/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/14374290/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:19:34 PDT
That said, it may take me a while to get back into the swing of things, but here's a glimpse of what to look forward too:
Bleach Universe OCs and Backstories (stories may appear prior to character drawings)
Odds & Ends & Inside Jokes--you'll know them when you see them
Plushie design (as I am shit with sewing and have never even attempted this, any collabs would be appreciated if you're interested).
(?) Completed VG Avatars

Anime currently watching:
BLEACH!
Devil May Cry
Darker Than Black
Claymore

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13522054/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13522054/ Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:22:55 PDT
01. BLEACH - addict
02. Samurai 7 - enjoyed characters
03. Samurai Champloo - guilty pleasure
04. Cowboy Bebop - awesome
05. Busou Renkin - ehhhh
06. Yu-Gi-Oh! - kinda enjoyed til the storylines repeated
07. Pokemon - yes, I am old enough to shudder at the sound, but have young enough cousins that I knew all of the original 151 and some that came immediately after...

I think that's all I've seen completely so far and enjoyed to some extent.
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Just so everyone knows, I'm a little OCD, occassionallly a perfectionist, and a life-time procrastinator. At the moment I'm also very overzealous which is the only way I know to explain how I could be half-completed with 20 projects (written or drawn) and still haven't posted anything recently. Sorry for the inactivity, but I'm an idea man, I can see something clearly in my head, but until my paper reflects that (by either my hand or another's) I don't like to post them.

Have faith, in July school is over and I'll have a month to catch up on my drawings, writings, readings, and sleep. Hopefully that will suffice for now.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13326718/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13326718/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:11:28 PDT
Finally as they get posted any and all criticism and opinions will be welcomed so long as they're informative. For example, I would prefur no positive or negative comments unless it's about a particular part of the character or reference material and that you tell me what you find good/bad about said material. I admit to being new at this but I already realize and brush off the inkling to make the characters God-mode like in power/reiatsu. I also know that I don't want to recreate some of Kubo Tite's material, though I will already admit and document that at least one's design will be based off of a similar character. I'm hoping I change it enough to satisfy copyright, etc.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13277486/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13277486/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:51:10 PDT
1) What was your first Pokemon game?
Red, ironically a gift from the aforementioned cousin.

2) Can you remember who your starter was? If so, who and why?
Charmander, proud pyro then and now.

3) Did you ever complete the Pokedex in any games? Which one(s)?
With help of cousins and brother, cleared red, blue, silver, gold, and crystal.

4) Did you watch the Pokemon anime? Who was your favourite character?
Such as it was, lost interest as I got older and relaized the story was being recycled about every third episode. Identified with Charizard, if I had to listen incesently to that trio, I'd try to hurt them too.

5) Do you still watch the anime?
No. Skipped channels over it with my cuz, but nearly puked when I heard Ash's new voice.

6) What's your favourite Pokemon type? Explain.
Fire or Psychic
In either case, the raw power behind most attacks, when used properly, can overcome any type defenses the opponent has with a few exceptions.

7) Who's your favourite Pokemon? Explain.
Depends on reasoning. Charizard, Golem, Mewtwo, Gyarados, etc.

8) Which Pokemon do you dislike the most? Explain.
Any of the ones that are visually asthetic or too cartoony.

9) Which is your favourite region? Explain.
Kanto or Johto, all I've been exposed to.

10) Which is your favourite Pokemon series (ie, Kanto 1-151, Johto 152-251, Hoenn 252-358, others)? Explain.
Kanto, until he starts releasing the pokemon for trivial reasons.

11) Can you say a series Pokedex, without a reference, in order?
No, and I refuse to try.

12) Do you know all the type advantages, disadvantages and all the super-effective moves for each type?
not as many as I did when I played it.

13) Did you prefer Pokemon before the new ones, or after?
Define new? I was content with the original 151, the game was well constructed if a little childish at times. I'd even consider purchasing one again if they updated (by which I mean aged) the content and capturing system.

14) Have you got an Original Character who is a trainer?
No.

15) Have you ever wrote a fanfiction story about Pokemon?
No.

16) Was the OC based on yourself?
???? If you mean the TV show, (1) WTF? where did this come from, and (2) No.

17) Who is your favourite gym leader?
Elite Four, after the first three or four gyms they're normally the only ones who challenged me. It also helped that I realized how to rasie stats easy enough then.

18) What about Elite Four trainer?
See above.

19) If you lived in the Pokemon world, who would you starter be? (Please choose out of the normal starters, excluding Pikachu and Eevee).
Charmander (Kanto), Cyndaquil (Johto).

20) Which city would you live in before you started your journey? Why?
Cinnabar Island, Fire-based gym, plus the Haunted Mansion's unique catches

21) Would you travel just in the one region, or spread to other places?
Spread, but I'd try to keep a balanced lineup from all over. Or atleast the option in storage.

22) Would you train just one type, or different ones?
Different, but I have my favorites.

23) What kind of Poke-Person would you be? Trainer? Breeder? Gym leader?
Trainer->Master, lol.

24) Would you collect gym badges? Or keep Pokemon as pets?
Badges.

25) Who is your ultimate two-on-two team? Explain.
Never played a 2-vs-2, but I'd choose Mewtwo & Charizard or Gyarados since they're my heavier hitters.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13251500/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13251500/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:24:22 PDT
Best of luck to us, input and story ideas welcome since so few people read this journal anyway, lol.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13185048/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/13185048/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:38:30 PDT
I WILL BE WORKING.
I WILL BE IN SCHOOL (for June)
I WILL MISS MY FRIENDS ON CAMPUS
I WILL READ
I WILL WRITE
I WILL DRAW

whether or not I submit anything will be a questions for when I'm satisfied with the work.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12723874/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12723874/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:35:07 PDT Three Weeks Until Summer
...
Still have no job, nor permanent residence locked in. I'll have a few summer classes in June, but until then, who knows?
...
Trying to date this girl I know. Longer than comfortable distance relationship; you know, it's too far to just zip there and back on a whim but it's close enough you can drive there in an hour and a half.
...
Still wanting to finish up these designs I've started and others, just can't seem to find the time between school, work, and my roommates' MMORPG they got me onto (going to suspend it during summer instead of suffering dial-up).
...
Hunting a commissioner for a realistic/fantasy design (PLEASSE LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED, I HAVE THE SPECS IF REQUESTED).
...

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12585856/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12585856/ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:24:25 PDT
School's starting to press in on spare time again so I'm setting a few extra-curricular goals for myself before summer and moving day hit:

1) finish up, or at least declare finished status on the 4-5 half-assed sketches in the gallery now
2) at least rough-sketch a handful of the ideas from the idea book, possible begin a themed set
3) clear out my paper file tubs
4) get a job secured for summer
5) study and do well in classes
6) clear out my favorites menu (it's getting into the 4-digits)
7) wipe drive and acquire external/portable for anime and movies

Like I mentioned earlier, not reaching for the stars or anything.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12452063/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12452063/ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:15:38 PDT
Still looking for inker or tips if anybody has a tutorial that's easy enough for a pseudo-beginner. i.e. plenty of basic arts, but been off the sketchpad for a few years.

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]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12374587/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12374587/ Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:25:41 PDT
ONLY USE ENERGY DRINKS IF YOU WILL PHYSICALLY BE ACTIVE!
I tried downing one for a LAN party, big mistake. I forced myself into the game and didn't really move to much and my right arm is tritching like a bitch right now. Oh, I was awake, but I was too impartially awake to sleep when I finally could and that just made class today worse. My body experienced what I can only call Energy Drink Constapation (E.D.C.) in that I felt the need to do something but when I finally relented to it, it was almost sore and painful to do so. By the time I felt ready to lay down--classtime.

CAFFINE IS YOUR 'BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL' FRIEND!
True if you don't watch it you could end up reacting to the slightest event as Hammy the Squirrel (Over the Hedge), but it doesn't hurt near as bad as the E.D.C. and its much easier to alleviate. Merely lay in a semi-comfortable, horizontal position and sleep! Make sure you will be able to absorb the matress and sheets for 8+ hours if you've been going for a while on this one.

Lesson learned and stored in the back of my mind for future references.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12328675/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12328675/ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:38:38 PDT
Spring Break was over too quickly. And anyone who read my previous journal entry when I got home and saw it staring me in the face knows what I know now, a mere 10 hours 'til class in the morning: I still have yet to do it. Or sleep, shave, shower, etc. before the 8am monstrosity.

Even though we TOLD the teacher none of us planned on doing the ass-load of homework she assigned (Jesus woman, you as a college professor had the week off), but I have a sneaking suspiscion that a few pricks did it early on. Me, I work well (sometimes better) under pressure.

Let's review:
8am - Elementary Number Theory, 1 assignment, 10 problems.
...no problem, I can do this as soon as I log off...(he says, while still typing)

11am - Linear Algebra, 0 assignments.
...forget about it, just remember there's a test next week

4pm - Mathematical Pedogogy(?) a.k.a. "How To Teach Secondary Math", 10 assignments, 5+ problems each, 110 pages to read on Education Legality, 10 mini-sketches due from Mathematics Computer Lab.
...
...
...bitch
...
...
...
...This could be a while. Lucky for me college and life in general has taught me the value of not sleeping. And for being the shit-assignment this is, maybe I should goto class without showering...or shaving...
...
...maybe.

Let the countdown begin.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12312262/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12312262/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:29:59 PDT I don't want to do it.
I have things that needc to get done.
Fuck'em.
I really should get up and do something.
I'm too tired from doing all the nothing that has been Spring Break.

==Runnign around like a chicken with its head cut off.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12148399/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12148399/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:23:18 PDT With the limited showcase I've seen thus far makes we question my previous comprehension of animation. There have always been lines, or two main types of anime that I saw: 1) children's viewing and 2) adult viewing. The first one is self explanatory in that they cater to that specific demographic and can yeild shows appropriate for that age-level. The later however, always eludded me. I knew there were adult-styled animation even before I could comprehend it all. There is an internetafterall. But I saw that such a medium could be limited to certain aspects of a story and in honesty I did NOT expect them to be able to convey the gambit of emotions a live-action production is capable of. On top of that I beleived that the audiences would have little if any loyalty in commiting vast numbers of cast/characters to memory.
As one of my previous journals mentions, I consider myself a student of most mediums, book ans film being my favorites. As such, I am more than often intrigued when I hear of a movie adaptation. In truth I am rarely satisfied with them and are normally frustrated by their lack of honesty in translating mediums. So much is lost: monologues, emotions, rationalizations, even flashback references at times.
It is at this point I suggest a new company, troupe of artists unite for a good cause. Different stlyes, backgrounds, whatever. As mediums are melting pots for ideas, this company would be a melting pot of mediums. Whatever craft you choose could be explored in this enterprise. The chief object of this company would be to, along with whatever original ideas they decide to produce, to give as best as litteral translations of stories to film (anime in this respect but not necessarily solely). Good animes can go into hundred of episodes in various and multiple incarnations (prime examples being Dragonball Z and Gundam). As such it would be simplistic to break apart stories already subdivided into chapters and thus produce episodes. Arcs can be restricted to chapters as they provide easy references to gauge progress on. Obviously due to overlap, certain artistic liscese will be extended, but also kept in check.
Due to their popularity in multiple cultures and vast library on which to pull them from, I would suggest science fiction and fantasy as a probable place to start. Just to name a few: books like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Eragon; as well as the expanded universes of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Firefly could provide a plethora of possible series. Thus starting out with their own (two) distinct fan bases with which you could merge. From there the doors would open allowing other pursuits and genres.
This idea if emplimented, could also satisfy a significant portion of the fan-base who weren't satisfied by, say: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Harry Potter 4, Firefly's cancelation, the ending of Matrix Revolutions, etc.
If anyone of consequence does happen to read this I hope you take the time to actually consider this and not just dismiss it as a whem. Such an undertaking would of course be somewhat of a risk, but you also run the risk of limiting your own creativity in the products you sell.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12071429/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/12071429/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:29:10 PST
]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11968172/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11968172/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:47:41 PST Hope I can still work well under pressure...

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11862080/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11862080/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:21:52 PST I have a fettish that I'm not proud of and is costing me money on at most a monthly basis and has the potential to be a weekly cost-consuming vaccum. I am a movie junkie plain and simple.
Being in college I have scant everything: social life, food, and especially cash. I have a part time job working for minimum wage max of 20 hrs/week. Basically I get $150 every two weeks. F'n ridiculious. Sadly when I first moved over here I had a LOT of time on my hands so I began working. That didn't fill up enough time so I signed up for Netflix. It orignally seemed like a good idea and fit perfectly. I had another roommate who made bi-weekly runs to Blockbuster and another who frequented Movie Gallery on the weekends. I got in the habit of watching movie after movie. It also didn't help that the ONLY form of entertainment in this or the next town over for minors were movie theatres. Not even a f'n bowling alley!
Well lately cost, and the fact that I'm trying to save up for 1) an apartment locally during summer; 2) a large portable hard drive; 3) attempting to go out with a girl in another town that is vastly out of my league...etc. I have henceforth opted to discontinue it and stick to TV, PC, Video Games, Books, and what pathetic little social graces I have left.
This isn't going to be easy...
Damn.

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11701366/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11701366/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:06:32 PST
Current projects include...
* attempting to design t-shirt for Fall 2007 Alpha Phi Omega Rush.
* designing new Alpha Phi Omega wallpapers for new website unveiling.
* attempting to design t-shirt for local Society of Physics Students Chapter.
* attempting to gather various art projects I've done, catalog and post them (it WILL be a while, as they're in dozens of different locations and mediums).

If anybody has a commission, let me know the information, etc And I'll take a look at it. If anyone is interested, message me and I'll get on the ball finding examples of my work, otherwise please be patient...

]]> ~Skelefish http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11527387/ http://Skelefish.deviantart.com/journal/11527387/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:45:03 PST
I'm a big fan of science fiction/fantasy/mythology so expect to see some of those. I am only recently getting involved with anime, though I still don't understand the varying techniques involved within each style. Artistically I prefer different sculpting, drawing, and computer editing terchniques.

Examples of art/entertainment I enjoy:
ANIME: Bleach, Gundam Wing, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc.
CARTOONS: Tom & Jerry, Loony Tunes, David the Gnome, etc.
COMICS: Sin City, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, etc.
DISNEY: Aladdin, Robin Hood, Lion King, etc.
ECOMICS: Red vs Blue, Cyanide & Happiness, etc.
MOVIES: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc.
NEWSPAPER COMICS: Dilbert, Bizarro, Non Sequintur, etc.
TELEVISION: Firefly/Serenity, 24, Psych, Keen Eddie, etc.
VIDEO GAMES: Prince of Persia, SSX3, Legend of Zelda, etc.

]]> ~Skelefish