http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Zaehlas&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Zaehlas en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:55:31 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/28607527/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/28607527/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:19:32 PST Original Fiction and Fanfiction Status

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Point blank, I need some help. I've got my head so wrapped around the ideas I have for Veranderde that I am at a total loss for what to do with Building a Family.

I hope a few of you don't mind talking with me on this. Please send a note (or leave a message here, and I'll note you). I've got a number of scenes laid out, but no way to connect from point A to B to C. I can literally write the end of the story, but the middle isn't done yet. D:

Please do not participate unless you want spoilers! I'm not going to post anything until it's totally written, because I know there's a number of people that want to read the story through. But if you don't mind knowing my ideas on pqart of what the chapter is looking like, so you can maybe give me some help on filling in the holes, I would REALLY, REALLY appreciate it.

This is mainly just concerning Chapter 7, although if you have ideas for further on, I'll consider them. As I don't want anything to be posted publicly yet, I'll keep all this to notes.

If you want to help, and aren't afraid of a few spoilers, message or note me, please!

I hate begging... but I'm a horribly slow writer, that just wrote himself into too many corners. I do NOT want to give up on BaF.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/28132364/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/28132364/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:21:38 PST Original Fiction and Fanfiction Status

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♥ To every guy that said, "Sex can wait"...
♥ To every guy that said, "You're beautiful"...
♥ To every guy that was never too busy to drive across town to see her...
♥ To every guy that gives her flowers and a card when she is sick or down...
♥ To every guy who has given her flowers just because that's how he rolls...
♥ To every guy that said he would die for her...
♥ To every guy that really would...
♥ To every guy that did what she wanted to die for...
♥ To every guy that cried in front of her...
♥ To every guy that she cried in front of...
♥ To every guy that holds hands with her.
♥ To every guy that kisses her with meaning..
♥ To every guy that hugs her when she's sad...
♥ To every guy that hugs her for no reason at all...
♥ To every guy who would give their jacket up for her...
♥ To every guy that calls to make sure she got home safe...
♥ To every guy that would sit and wait for her for hours just to see her for ten minutes...
♥ To every guy that would give his seat up...
♥ To every guy that just wants to cuddle...
♥ To every guy that reassured her that she was beautiful no matter what...
♥ To every guy who told his secrets to her...
♥ To every guy that showed how much he cared through every word and every breath...
♥ To every guy that thought maybe this could be the one...
♥ To every guy that believed in her dreams...
♥ To every guy that would have done anything so she could achieve them...
♥ To every guy that never laughed at her when she told him her dreams...
♥ To every guy that walked her to her car and opened the door...
♥ To every guy that gave his heart...
♥ To every guy who prays that she is happy even if he's not with her...
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Not many girls appreciate nice guys anymore. And because of this, there are not many left out there. I guarantee 90% of the men on your page will not repost this because they care more about their image.

- If you are a nice guy, repost this in your journal with the title: "Nice guys STILL finish last";

- If you are a girl that thinks every guy should treat a girl this way, repost this in your journal with the title: "To Every Guy".

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27905878/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27905878/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:11:42 PDT Original Fiction and Fanfiction Status

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Well, October is Self Promotion Month. And who am I to pass up an opportunity to talk about my favorite subject? Me!

If you have any questions, check out MoonBeam13's Journal on Self Promotion for this month. And while you're at it, promote yourself, and put a link on her journal page!

1. Who are you?

My online and pen name is Zaehlas. In real life I go by Matthew. I work with computers, programming and electronics and am currently active duty military in the United States Navy.

Besides that I enjoy cartoons, gaming, comics, and generally all-around "kid" stuff. Maybe because I never grew up, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

2. What is your artistic passion?

Writing. I've done a little bit of drawing, and opened up into computer coloring and stuff like that, but I don't have the patience for it. I need to work more on it, because I can barely do stick figures, but, if I don't put the energy into it, I'll probably never get better. That's a battle I have to do with myself.

The two really large passions in my life are reading and writing. I love to do both. And it scared me once I started writing what my mind has come up with, even though I don't have the stubborness to truly write at a speed I know I can.

3. Why did you get into art?

If I consider my art writing (and I kinda have to, to be proud of myself), then it's more like the "art got into me". Ideas would pop into my head, latch on with these huge fangs, and not let go. I couldn't do anything till I wrote it down, and let other people see it. And the ideas still knaw at me, but writing another chapter gets them to take it easy on me for a while. Too bad real life makes everything take a long time, heh.

4. How do you inspire yourself?

I wish I knew. If a few cases, I think talking to some close friends and families has given me ideas in different directions, and reviews and comments have always helped. Beyond that, the stories in my head have a life of their own. If I could say "I drank a red bull, and I wrote this chapter", I'd take stock in red bull. Too bad it doesn't work that way.

5. Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years.

Well, I got an idea for this original novel / series (see above link), and now, I really would like to see myself as a true published author in 5 years. That would make me totally giddy.

"Z"

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27670132/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27670132/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:47:03 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Quoting Goob. Gotta love him.

Anyway, Force Revision time at work. If you know anyone in the Navy, ask em about it. Prolly gone about three days without sleep. It got fuzzy for me sometime yesterday.

Well, a bit setback on any writing or research, but what else is new.

I go bed now.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27497320/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27497320/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:46:59 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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I wanted to get a new journal entry up. I don't do this often enough, heh.

Anyway, for those of you that noticed I have a new submission and new poll. The is a project that's been banging around in my head for a little bit, so I decided to post a tiny bit, and see what the response would be like. If you get a chance to read, it's pretty short.



Anyway, I wanted to focus on original fiction, rather than fanfiction for once. My main fears is that either it's almost exactly like another story out there, or that if fits a genre that's overused too much. I don't think it does on either count, however, as well read as I am, there's TONS of stuff out there I havn't read, so I thought I'd get opinions from an audience. And I appreciate the dA audience more than any other I have access to!

Thanks if you have the time to comment.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27118678/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/27118678/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:02:30 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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For people that hate stereotypes: If you think people should just shut up and stop, copy this onto your profile. (BOLD the ones you are.)I tag any one who wants to do it. (Shamelessly stolen from )

I'm SKINNY, so I MUST be anorexic.
I'm EMO, so I MUST cut my wrists.
I'm a NEGRO so I MUST carry a gun.
I'm BLONDE, so I MUST be a ditz
I'm JAMAICAN so I MUST smoke weed.
I'm HAITIAN so I MUST eat cat.
I'm ASIAN, so I MUST be sexy.
I'm JEWISH, so I MUST be greedy.
I'm GAY, so I MUST have AIDS.
I'm a LESBIAN, so I MUST have a sex-tape.
I'm ARAB, so I MUST be a terrorist.
I SPEAK MY MIND, so I MUST be a bitch.
I'm a GAY RIGHTS SUPPORTER, so I WILL go to hell.
I'm a CHRISTAN, so I MUST think gay people should go to hell.
I'm RELIGIOUS, so I MUST shove my beliefs down your throat.
I'm ATHEIST so I MUST hate the world.
I don't have a RELIGION, so I MUST be evil and have no morals.
I'm REPUBLICAN, so I MUST not care about poor people.
I'm DEMOCRAT, so I MUST not believe in being responsible.
I am LIBERAL, so I MUST be gay.
I'm SOUTHERN, so I MUST be white trash.
I TAKE (or used to take) ANTI-DEPRESSANTS, so I MUST be crazy.
I'm a GUY, so I MUST only want to get into your pants.
I'm IRISH, so I MUST have a bad drinking problem.
I'm INDIAN, so I MUST own a convenient store.
I'm NATIVE AMERICAN, so I MUST dance around a fire screaming like a savage.
I'm a CHEERLEADER, so I MUST be a whore.
I'm a DANCER, So I must be stupid, stuck up, and a whore.
I wear SKIRTS a lot, so I MUST be a slut.
I'm a PUNK, so I MUST do drugs.
I'm RICH, so I MUST be a conceited snob.
I WEAR BLACK, so I MUST be a goth or emo..
I'm a WHITE GIRL, so I MUST be a nagging, steal-your-money kind of girlfriend..
I'm CUBAN, so I MUST spend my spare time rolling cigars.
I'm NOT A VIRGIN, so I MUST be easy.
I FELL IN LOVE WITH A MARRIED MAN, so I MUST be a home-wrecking whore.
I'm a TEENAGE MOM, so I MUST be an irresponsible slut.
I'm POLISH, so I MUST wear my socks with my sandals.
I'm ITALIAN, so I must have a "big one"..
I'm EGYPTIAN, so I must be a TERRORIST!
I'm PRETTY, so I MUST not be a virgin.
I HAVE STRAIGHT A'S, so I MUST have no social life.
I DYE MY HAIR CRAZY COLORS, so I MUST be looking for attention.
I DRESS IN UNUSUAL WAYS so I MUST be looking for attention.
I'm INTO THEATER & ART, so I MUST be a homosexual.
I'm a VEGETARIAN, so I MUST be a crazy political activist.
I HAVE A BUNCH OF GUY FRIENDS, so I MUST be fucking them all.
I HAVE A BUNCH OF GIRLS WHO ARE FRIENDS, so I MUST be a player.
I have Big BOOBS, so I MUST be a hoe.
I'm COLOMBIAN, so I MUST be a drug dealer.
I WEAR WHAT I WANT, so I MUST be a poser.
I'm RUSSIAN, so I MUST be cool and thats how Russians roll.
I'm GERMAN, so I must be a Nazi.
I hang out with GAYS, so I must be GAY TOO.
I'm BRAZILIAN, so I MUST have a BIG BUTT.
I'm PUERTO RICAN, so I MUST look good and be conceited.
I'm SALVADORIAN, so I MUST be in MS 13.
I'm POLISH, so I MUST be greedy.
I'm HAWAIIAN so I MUST be lazy.
I'm PERUVIAN, so I MUST like llamas.
I’m a STONER so I MUST be going in the wrong direction.
I’m a VIRGIN so I MUST be prude.
I’m STRAIGHT EDGE so I must be violent.
I'm a FEMALE GAMER, so I MUST be ugly.
I'm BLACK so I MUST love fried chicken and kool-aid.
I'm a GIRL who actually EATS LUNCH, so I MUST be fat.
I'm SINGLE so I MUST be ugly.
I'm a SKATER so I must do weed and steal stuff
I'm a PUNK so I must only wear black and date only other punks
I'm ASIAN so I must be a NERD that does HOMEWORK 24/7
I'm CHRISTIAN so I MUST hate homosexuals.
I'm MIXED so I must be screwed up.
I'm MUSLIM so I MUST be a terrorist.
I'm in BAND, so I MUST be a dork.
I'm BLACK so I MUST believe JESUS WUZ A BROTHA
I'm MORMON so I MUST be perfect
I'm WHITE and have black friends so I MUST think I'm black
I'm GOTH so I MUST worship the devil.
I'm HISPANIC, so I MUST be dirty.
I'm NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, so I MUST be a loser.
I'm OVERWEIGHT, so I MUST have a problem with self control.
I'm PREPPY, so I MUST shun those who don't wear Abercrombie & Hollister.
I'm on a DANCE team, so I must be stupid, stuck up, and a whore.
I'm YOUNG, s... ]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/26608848/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/26608848/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:27:36 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Feeling both melancholy and introspective tonight. I guess that can be a dangerous combination.

I spent some time watching the ocean. Tonight was gorgeous. I wish it was something I could share, but it's too dark for pictures or video.

There was no overcast, so the stars were incredibly bright, with the Milky Way stretching across the sky like a banner. The part of the ocean we were travelling through was ripe with bioluminesence, so most of the ocean was aglow with a greenish blue.

There was just enough wind to make some minor whitecaps, which lit up the ocean even more, and our wake glowed brightly, with constant flashes.

Totally and completely gorgeous. As beautiful as it is, I miss being home, so that's why I'm feeling so sad tonight.

Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Without that, things would be alot more boring than they are.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/26262207/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/26262207/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:09:32 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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It's quiet.

Too quiet.

Anyway, just felt like posting another journal. I'm working on Chapter 7 still. slowly, but it is squeezing out.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25909876/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25909876/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:42:13 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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I'm not actually naked writing this. I should be, though.

Ah well, another year passed. At least I got good sleep last night. Still looking towards December, and getting back home then.

Guess it's a good day to feel introspective. Take care, all.

EDIT

And now I find out that "Embrace your Inner Geek Day" [link] falls on my birthday?!?

Heh, I guess I really AM a geek! I gotta come up with something to post to that project.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25725898/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25725898/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:19:20 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Or at least that's a game I wouldn't mind playing. But, until I get to play that, we'll play this one:

Tagged by

RULES:
1. Answer the following questions and post it in your journal.
2. Tag all your watchers. (Add a comment to all of your watchers)?!?!
3. Post "You've been tagged. Read the rules in my journal entry."
in the comment.

P E R S O N A L

Real Name: Matt
Nickname: Zaz, Zaehlas, and a bunch of others...
DeviantArt Name: Zaehlas
Country: United States
Gender: Male

F A V O R I T E S

Colour: Green, most shades of Blue
Food: Italian, Chinese
Drinks: Diet Sodas, beer when possible (not picky)
Movie at the moment: Star Trek
Song at the moment: Ummmm... Pirates soundtracks
TV Program: Not watching TV...
TV Channel: See Above.
Ice Cream flavor: Vanilla

V E R S U S

What do you like most?

Sweet or Spicy?:
Sweet

White chocolate or dark chocolate?:
Dark Chocolate (White is too rich most of the time)

School or Mall?:
School (Malls get boring too quickly for me)

Desktop Computer or Laptop?:
Desktop POWAH!

Ice Cream or Cake?:
Can we go sugar free? Cake...

Anime or Cartoons?:
Definitely both.

PSP or PS2?:
Meh, not a big console gamer, but PS2

Sony or Panasonic?:
Don't care...

RnB or POP?:
RnB, if no other choices.


D E V I A N T A R T

What is your most favorite deviation in your gallery?
- I feel like I put more work into that one than most of my others. Not sure why.

Who is your first watcher?


How many watchers do you have right now?
31

How many deviation/s do you have?
26

At the moment, how many are your page views?
4,435

Whom of your watchers do you talk the most?
I think tossup between and

Are you a subscriber?
Yep!

When did you start using DeviantArt?
September 8, 2006

I tag anyone that wants to!

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25494939/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25494939/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:58:16 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Woot! included me! So, here we go with the rules:

RULES:
1. Write a comment on this here journal and I'll feature three pieces from your gallery (well, maybe I'll feature more, if I couldn't decide).
2. The only catch is that you then have to do a feature journal, too... Traditionally, featuring me on it to start with, and then the first dozen or so people who write you a comment. (Pick a number, any number...)
3. This is my personal rule, btw, only doing one of these for now. Gonna be quite a while before I do another, otherwise it could get out of hand.

I pick, lucky number 13, or as many as want to apply. If that many get interested, hehe.

Oh, and give me a bit of time to post in the journal. My internet access is very touch and go sometimes. As stated below, for some reason the galleries crash for me, so using the Search function to bring up all the deviations at once. I'm almost liking that method better, seriously.

On with the show!

#0 So many to choose from. And so many I've favorited in the past. Got to see some stuff I hadn't seen before. Great works!

1- I think this one is hilarious.
2- Can't pass up any Lilo & Stitch
3- If you couldn't notice, I love cartoony stuff. And It's been a while since I've been down the Warner Brothers Memory Lane.

#1 OK, cheated differently this time. Galleries still aren't working for me, but did a search by deviant, and that worked fine.

1- I've always thought Naota is so cute. Would love to see more of him.
2- This is some absolutely gorgeous digital stuff. Unbelievable really.
3- And last but not least, one of my favorite poems / stories. Really sad but a good read.

#2 is up next. Wow, was just thinking that we've been watching each other a long time now, havn't we?

1-http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/25062133/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:25:43 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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OK, Arrived in Split, Croatia. Great town. OMFG the most INCREDIBLE veal I have EVER tasted. I had a mouthgasm last night. Awesome architecture and stuff, just totally beautiful.

I took some pictures, but don't have a real camera (phone only) and will take me some time to get transferred to my laptop, then to a work computer, then maybe dA. Hopefully at some point.

Bored as well, so stole quiz from =CaptainEvie

1.Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"a gentle pride into the gaiafield." (The Dreaming Void by Peter F. Hamilton)

2.Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?
A small socket set lying next to an antenna motor on the workbench.

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Some Nascar racing that happened to be on the TV in the restaurant I was in yesterday.

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
9:50 a.m. (local, of course, heh)

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
10:14 a.m. (god I suck)

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Someone singing Earth Angel on some movie.

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Yesterday, heading out into town for some food n' fun!

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
My dA Messages page.

9. What are you wearing?
Black collar shirt and jeans.

10. Did you dream last night?
Not that I can remember.

11. When did you last laugh?
Last night.

12. What are on the walls of the room you are in?
Paint, safety signs, electrical cables.

13. Seen anything weird lately?
8 women synchronized jumnping on trampolines on the beach in Croatia last night (ok, yes, I swore I had died and went to heaven)

14. What do you think of this quiz?
It's cute!

15. What is the last film you saw?
The Matrix, day before yesterday.

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
Invest in lots of stock profiles so I never have money issues again.

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know about.
Afraid to get in a relationship, still, even though it's been well over a year since my last one.

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Outlaw Rap Music

19. Do you like to dance?
Not really...

20. George Bush:
Funny pair of men.

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Rosemarie

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Lucas

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
ROFL, I kinda do right now.

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
Took you long enough...

I don't like tagging, so if you wanna do it, go ahead.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/24787493/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/24787493/ Sat, 16 May 2009 13:14:04 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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OK, Well, deployment is finally here. All the last few months work, pain, overtime, lack of sleep has now led to 7 months of not being at home.

Nothing I havn't dealt with before.

Hopefully, I'll have the time to maybe start updating some stuff I've been promising. Maybe even finish Building a Family? heh.

Well, I have some planned modifications to chapter 6, and chapter 7 to get some serious working on.

On the side note, for those of you that noticed, I have over 4k pageviews. Thanks everyone!

Anyway, Hopefully you'll see some more posts from me. Take care all.

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I've been doing alot of thinking about chapter 6, with Billie.



I'd really like to know, if anyone else wants to comment on this, if the change I'm thinking about would be well accepted or not.

When I was laying out the chapter, I had originally planned on a little more drama at the end, with a probable direct meeting between Billie and Lewis. When I got to that section, the writing took me in a totally different direction. I really don't know why, but I'm sure you other writers out there will totally agree that sometimes the story drives you, and not the other way around.

Anyway, with more detailed scenes, I had also thought of inserting the lyrics for "Another Believer" into the scene. I thought the song was very appropriate and would fit well. When the scene decided to rewrite itself, and I was rushing to finish that part of the chapter, I totally forgot about the song. Also, it didn't seem to fit anymore.

Would anoyone really object to a rewrite of the final section of chapter 6. Or have suggestions or comments on how they would like to see it go? I'd really like some input, cause this is kinda bothering me. I think it could be much better at the very end of that chapter.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/23882597/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/23882597/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:58:16 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Hey all. Been underway alot, with little to no internet access. Always seem to be playing catchup.

Nothing much important to say otherwise, just a minor update so you all know I'm alive.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/23240411/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/23240411/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:24:50 PST Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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OK, just some stuff to get off my chest. I've been doing alot of thinking, concerning the story.

First of all, I know, even when I reach the last chapter, the story is not finished. There are hundreds of details I'm skimming over. Various inventions that Lewis could be working on, family interactions, etc. There are also several popular types of stories that I'm not including, such as additional visits from future Wilbur, timecest, adventures, etc. I know I'm leaving large holes, and for the story that I'm trying to tell, it's deliberate.

I find myself thinking about these holes, and wondering if I should rewrite some chapters. I've very firmly mentally "stepped" on my own foot, and said NO. Instead, I'm going to continue the story the way it is, and open up a second idea for consideration.

If anyone wants to write any stories based on this universe I've created (Building a Family), then I want to make it clear that I'm totally open to this. Of course, I wouldn't mind the courtesy of being asked / told about it first, but regardless, if someone wants to write fanfiction of my fanfiction, feel free.

The only restriction I have is to keep true to what I've written so far, and to not go beyond what I've written, to not have any possible conflicts. Other than that, little bouts of timecest, time adventures, side introductions (maybe Goob, etc) are perfectly fine.

So, either way, enjoy the chapters as I get them out. If you see a hole, and a desire strikes you to fill it, then go ahead, and entertain the rest of us with your mind's eye.

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I felt I wanted to comment on the deviations I had recently posted:




I have been out to sea on and off, throughout a large portion of the world for 10 years now. I have seen alot of stuff, but this phenomenon was totally new to me.

I'm sure for a scientist, or weather forecaster's point of view, it's probably a common occurence in various parts of the world. I don't know. However, being a new sight for me, I just had to take some pictures and share them.

It should be easy to see, but the day was sunny, with some clouds, and windy, and the fog was literally steaming right off the surface of the ocean. There were parts where it was thicker, and other parts where it was blowing and streaming across the surface of the ocean, almost like the mist from a graveyard in a horror movie, or something like that.

I believe in many thing, and I am a religious person, although not incredibly so. However, the fog rising up from the ocean had more of a meaning for all of us on the ship than anyone could think.

Due to the privacy of the families involved, and security restrictions, I can't give any details of where we were, or anyone's names. However, we had scheduled a burial at sea that day for three people.

The fog rose from the ocean about an hour or so prior to our scheduled rehearsal. The command decided to speed up the rehearsal, and go ahead with the burial. The ceremony was a complete success, with no dry eyes aboard the ship.

The fog lasted through the ceremony, and for several hours afterwards. It was almost as if Davy Jones himself had caused the ocean to recieve the souls of those we buried, and were mourning for those lost in battle.

For anyone else not there, the fog makes for a beautiful picture. For those families and those of us attending the burial, it had a far deeper meaning. I do believe much goes on in this world that can never be explained, and I got to witness one of these times first hand.

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Well, I think I'm back. I'm still working alot, and I'm not at home, and don't forsee being at home mmmmh.. until next year.

But, I have somewhat stable internet access, and a little bit of time to start getting caught up. Hopefully, I can get woring on my old stuff, and start getting a little more active.

Wish me luck, and I hope life doesn't sweep me away from dA anymore.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/18987913/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/18987913/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:52:05 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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OK, I am ultimately lazy. Really sorry about that all. I know anyone that has paid attention has seen me pop in and out, but I havn't posted anything.

I have had some things happen in my life that I'd rather not discuss. Overall, it has been stressful. But nothing I can't recover from.

Ultimately, after reporting to my new command, I've found myself swamped with work, and can barely muster the energy to do anything mroe than look at my page, and then go to sleep.

I'm hoping to change that soon. Time to catch up (again) and hopefully soon be posting some real stuff.

I have not given up on any of my projects.

Miss you all...

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/18094044/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/18094044/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:48:47 PDT Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Hey all! I've just graduated today! My parents came down to visit, and as of today, I'm in mid-transfer, pending reporting to my new Command. I've got about a month's worth of leave that I'm planning on using.

I'm really sorry that I haven't been "on". I know I've checked in from time to time, and tried to check a few messages. I haven't been able to really keep up with all the journals, and only a few of the deviations that have stuck out at me.

I've got a few weeks that I'm planning on spending with my family, and "detoxing", letting the stress out, and so much. I'm SO HAPPY that school is over. I've learned far more than I ever thought I would, and it's worth it... BUT, I NEVER want to go through that again.

Following that, or maybe during it, I want to start getting caught back up with my communities, and read over what writings I had pending, and continue where I left off. I havn't finished doing Meet the Robinsons justice, and until I'm done with that, I will not rest, trust me.

I apologize ahead of time for not keeping up with current events, movies, etc. I havn't seen Horton, Who's, etc, nor any of the other recent movies. I guess I'm still stuck back in 2007, hehe.

Anyway, thanks to those of you that have waited patiently, and continued interest in my few works of art. I plan on being active again soon, within the next month at least. You will not be disappointed!

Love you all.

Matt

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/17093252/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/17093252/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:42:39 PST Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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I apologize everyone, for being gone for so long. The Navy short-ordered me, and I got put into a school with no warning. Usually this wouldn't be a problem, however, this is literally the most difficult school the Navy has for Electronics Technicians.

When I'm not in School, I'm working. When I'm not working, I'm studying. When I'm not studying, I'm sleeping. Somehow, I fit eating and surviving into the 32 hour days I seem to have now.

I am not abandoning my artwork or stories, however, I have new priorities. Whenever I can free up enough time, I'm sure I'll be back here on a regular basis.

I haven't checked any messages or deviations as of this time. I wish to thank everyone for there concerns, if there were any. I wish to congratulate everyone I watch on their fabulous artwork and writing that I will get to at some point. And I wish to provide a modicum of hope to those that do read my stories that they WILL continue, and that soon enough, all your addictions will be satisfied, and your questions answered.

Thank you.

Matt

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16821649/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16821649/ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:43:33 PST Information about my current Fanfiction WIP

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Since I have been keeping up with $Moonbeam13's journal, and there was a recent post concerning the Chinese New Year / Zodiac. I decided to take a look, and I really kinda liked it. You can get your Chinese astrological sign here: [link]


WOOD TIGER Horoscope

Jan 26, 1914 to Feb 13, 1915
Jan 23, 1974 to Feb 10, 1975

Tiger people are sympathetic, kind, emotional, and sensitive. At movies, they can cry their eyes out! Despite their kindness, they can be extremely short-tempered. The rage of Tigers is terrible to behold but it also gives them the adrenaline needed for the sublimest of bravery. The Tiger is also a deep thinker and can make the most astonishing intellectual connections, with great mental agility. On the negative side, they tend to be suspicious and a bit self-centered, OK selfish, and indecisive. Above everything, however, the Tiger stands as a supreme emblem of protection over human life, admirable always.

Soup and Oolong Tea are among the keys to good health.



Look no further than the Wood Tiger for true friendship. This compassionate human being is always ready to lend his or her shoulder for friends to lean on. Friends show a reciprocal spirit. When the Wood Tiger needs it, friendship and support are always there and indirectly help the Tiger's successful ascent up the career ladder. Once there, this Tiger experiences such prosperity, it's almost like winning the lottery, except it's earned good fortune. Wood Tigers are very creative in finding ways to make life exciting, never lacking inspiration to change what can be changed and to forge ahead with native wit and charm. When it comes to Love, the male Wood Tiger has to fight his fantasy of becoming a playboy. When he experiences that familiar lust-in-his-heart tickle, he has to give in instead to his ingrained gentility. When it's time for a Wood Tiger to marry, he nearly always attracts a very beautiful wife. Also gentle, the female Wood Tiger is very generous with love and kisses and is always good to her husband. Wood Tigers in general have a very fulfilling and happy family life, with no regrets.

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Sorry all. Been getting hit with RL concerns. I'm still working on the next chapter of BaF. I just have barely been able to catch up with anything. Several household building projects have my attention.

I promise I'll try to get back on here, and really dig through the new journals and deviations, and get more work don't on BaF. It's just gonna take me some time.

Sorry for dropping off the planet.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16301139/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16301139/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:21:56 PST Introduction deviantART Journal Entry

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Woot. 1k pageviews!



It's all because of you all. Thanks!

Edit: if you see this twice, I changed the screenshot, and stuff. First one was too big, hehe.

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Well, I got a scanner! My first drawing is up. I feel alot better getting that scene off my chest. I like it alot, if you know what had just happened, of course, hehe.

Anyway, still letting my knee heal, and moving along with all my other minor projects. Putting more time into writing as I can. It's been great having all of you as friends, so, if I don't say it enough, thanks.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16159491/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16159491/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:45:12 PST Introduction deviantART Journal Entry

Decided to do this because is doing it. Looks like fun, eh?

The first 10 people to reply to this journal will have their names linked here, and I'll pick out my 3 favorite deviations from their gallery and post a link here.

There is a catch, however; if you reply to my journal, you then have to post this up in your journal and do exactly the same.

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]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16085606/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/16085606/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:26:33 PST Fanfiction Profile: [link]
Original Fiction Profile: [link]

FANFICTION

"The Second Petunia" is my first story ever, and concerns the creation of Fritz's family. "Unraveling" is a short story I came up with in a flash of inspiration. I'm not entirely sure where the idea came from, but from me thinking about it to having it written was about a half an hour. I still think it can make for a larger epic story, but I'll consider that when I'm done with "Building a Family". If you think of MtR, Terminator, and Matrix all combined, that's kinda the idea I had when writing it.

"Building a Family" is my current work in progress, and is complimentary to "The Second Petunia". I think plenty of stories have been written about Lewis, Wilbur, and Cornelius, and the rest of the Robinsons have barely been touched. This is my views on how the Robinson family as we see it in 2037 comes to be. To help somewhat with the timeline I have established in my head these are the ages of the characters in the year 2007 ("normal" time of the movie):

Lewis - 12
Franny Framagucci - 10
Bud Robinson - 48
Lucille Robinson (Dr. Krunklehorn)- 42
Gaston Framagucci - 13
Art Framagucci - 15
Fritz Robinson - 28
Petunia Robinson - 28
Joe Robinson - 25
Billie Robinson (Bela Kovarik) - 14

Each chapter of "Building a Family" will concern a different member of the family, and I will try to make it clear at some point in each chapter when that particular part of the story is taking place. This story will conclude at the birth of Wilbur, with a possible Epilogue.

"Building a Family" Timeline (under construction):
2007 - Meet the Robinsons Movie, Cornelius moves in with Bud and Lucille
2010 - Joe moves into the Robinson Household - BaF Chapter 1
2013 - Gaston and Franny move into the Robinson Household - BaF Chapter 2
2014 - Cornelius and Franny get married - BaF Chapter 3
2015 - The Second Petunia, BaF Chapter 4
2017 - Spike & Dimitri are found, BaF Chapter 5
2018 - Billie Robinson joins the family, BaF Chapter 6 (Includes Billie's history as Bela Kovarik)
2019 - Lefty, BaF Chapter 7
2021 - Art Framagucci, BaF Chapter 8
2023 - Carl, BaF Chapter 9
2024 - Wilbur Robinson is born, BaF Chapter 10
20?? - Epilogue?
2037 - Meet the Robinsons Movie, future parts.

ORIGINAL FICTION

"Veranderde" is the first of what may end up being a large series. The first book is going to develop a bit slowly. Don't plan on any major action until maybe about halfway through. I plan on the chapters being approximately 2000-5000 words per chapter, but everything is still in development. I have an "excerpt" from the story located at [link] Feel free to read it. The exact scene may change once I get to that point in the story, but overall, it should remain very similar.

I am keeping the overall storyline and future plans for the entire book / series very close to my chest. You may ask in reviews, but don't expect any answers. This is mainly due to my fears of plaigarism. If anyone else tries to write ahead of me, as I am the only one that knows the story, I can absolutely refute them. I don't expect this to happen, as I am not a famous writer, but you never know. At the very least, posting these works freely on the 'net for now, under a Creative license, still allows me to publish later, and is proof of who wrote, and when the story was created.

I am not a fast writer, so I don't have an overall long range plan for when I can be finished. Be patient, and maybe a few years from now I can have book one, revised a couple hundred times (thanks to reviews) sitting on a shelf somewhere waiting for you to buy it.

Thanks for visiting any of my creative sites. I hope you've enjoyed my work.

"Z"

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15933924/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15933924/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:51:02 PST
I have just scrapped revision #6 of my next chapter. I can't seem to get anywhere. I mean, each time, it doesn't feel "right".

I'm not sure why. I have some ideas, but they don't seem to pan out. I even went back through, and started my whole story from the beginning, reading it again. Except for referring to parts of it, I've only done this a few times. I found myself crying at parts of it. I mean, wow, it doesn't even feel like I wrote it. I never thought I would write anything that good, and now when I work on the next chapter, it seems stale and dry, and NOT like what I've written so far.

I'm not giving up, by a long shot. It's just taking me alot longer than I thought I would. I have to reattach myself to the characters and situations that I have dreamed up, and string them along in a way that makes it part of my overall story. It seems daunting, but the last thing I want to do is either give up on this, or write some drivel that I'll be embarrassed to look at.

I hate sounding like a whiner, but that's what it feels like I'm doing right now.

OK, anyway, rant over. I have a whole weekend ahead of me, and some laundry and cleaning to do. While I'm doing that, I'm going to be giving some serious thinking to the ideas I have, and hope they pop out with the words I KNOW I can do.

Take care all, sorry for rambling on.

"Z"

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15883851/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15883851/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:12:30 PST MadLori on Livejournal

-Go to the Wikipedia home page and click Random Article. That is your band's name.
--Click random article again; that is your album name.
--Click random article 15 more times; those are the tracks on your album

My Band Name: Dharmarakshita (Sumatran)
My Album Name: "Gerbillus principulus"

Tracks:
1) Administrative divisions of Moscow Oblast
2) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1971
3) Black Tequila
4) Pleurastrophyceae
5) Carly, Pas-de-Calais
6) Kevin Duckworth
7) William Edward Colby
8) ABWU
9) Bangarmau
10) Giorgio Santarelli
11) James Cannon
12) Futuna Airport
13) Pretenders II
14) Live: Do Not Immerse
15) Ciudad Madero

Wow, I got some weird tracks, a totally garbled band name, and a nearly extinct species for an album. LoL! Post a comment here if you do it yourself.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15817283/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15817283/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:28:13 PST
Anyway, I was playing football at work with some coworkers, and at one point, when I was running, I felt my knee pop. It hurt, but not really bad, so I limped around on it. In the morning, I went to medical to see if they wanted me to ice pack it or something, and lo and behold, I broke my kneecap.

It was a total surprise to me. Still hard for me to believe it, it doesn't hurt all that much.

I'm out of work for a while. They've got me hooked up with this Forrest Gump contraption for my leg (I opted not to do surgery, as they said it should heal fine without it). I'm gonna be on crutches for a while. and am out of work till after the weekend. I should be able to drive with no problems (I drove myself all around yesterday, from my doctor's to the hospital and home, etc.)

Well, got some time over the next few days. Maybe can get some writing done. Maybe not, they got me on Tylenol 3 with Codiene, good stuff, sleepies alot.

I go to bed again.

]]> *Zaehlas http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15613350/ http://Zaehlas.deviantart.com/journal/15613350/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:23:58 PST
I've had a few setbacks, but I won't let that ruin my year. I hope nothing ruins any of yours. Cheers!

-Z

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Between getting sick and other stuff, just ended up with writer's block, I guess. I know what I want, but not where to start.

No worries, it'll come to me. The most important thing for me is to make sure it comes out right, though.

Have patience, those that are waiting!

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