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FCN - Anyone here going?
Hello. I'm looking to attend FCN this year since it's the only con that will fit into my schedule before I start professional school. I have one friend in the area that will be at the con on Saturday, but I am unsure about going to a con where I don't know anyone.
So my question is if it's worth going to this con? I hear it's good, but small. Just looking for you guy's input.
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Amphibian Ambitions
Trevor Pryce is a 14-year veteran of the NFL who played defensive end for the Denver Broncos, the Baltimore Ravens, and the New York Jets. Now, he’s taken on a completely new career: Fantasy author. In the first book of the new Kulipari series, Mr. Pryce (aided by Joel Naftali) tells the story of An Army of Frogs. “It’s frogs versus scorpions in this new series by professional football player Trevor Pryce. For years, the frogs of the Amphibilands have lived in safety—protected by an elite group of poisonous frogs named the Kulipari and by the dreamcasting spell of the turtle king that cloaks their lands in mystery. Now the spell is threatened by the Spider Queen, a talented spellcaster, and Lord Marmoo, leader of the scorpions. With the Kulipari off training in secret, the Amphibilands have never been so vulnerable. Enter Darel, a young frog who dreams of joining the Kulipari, despite his utter lack of poison and limited fighting skills. With the help of a motley crew of friends, Darel has the chance to become the warrior of his dreams.” This new series of hardcover fantasy novels is illustrated by Sanford Greene. According to Amazon, it’s due to hit the shelves this May from Amulet Books.
image c. 2013 Amulet Books
My mate is doing commissions! (See inside)
My mate is doing commissions finally! i am trying my hardest to get her name out! maybe i can get some luck from Reddit?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9887432/
(Edit: 1 more active slot open, then onto a waiting list)
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Dear Furry Guy
While I do not mind talking to other furries, even via voice chat, I do take offense when I hear you yelling at your mother. Yes, it was interrupting things, but she is your mother - and I don't abide by that. I pick my companions based on how they treat others, and this was not cool.
Please, don't be a child again, good luck in the future.
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Reader Is Nervous about His First Big Crush
It’s been a while since I asked for advice. It's nothing bad—in fact, my life has been getting better since last we talked. What I really wanted to talk about were, well, matters of the heart. There's this person on FurAffinity I just started talking to on Skype about 3 or so weeks ago. He's really the nicest, sweetest guy I ever met, and, well, I just instantly crushed on him. I didn't really know what to say or do with the situation, so on a whim I just went straight for it and told him I liked him, but what really surprised me was that he said he liked me, too. You could tell how happy I was hearing that from him.... To keep it a secret about who it is I'll just call him TK.
I wanted to ask advice because I want to take things slow. We both do; before really asking the other to be in a relationship, figured it'd be best to get to know each other more. Still, I feel more nervous talking to him when I do get to know him. My mind keeps racing, thinking about if there're any faults about me he might not like. Like what if he doesn't like me if he sees a picture of how I look IRL; what if I do something stupid and he gets annoyed or angry at me? I just don't know what to do. This is the first-ever crush I ever tried to go through with. Since I'm bi I don't mind its a guy. I always thought I'd be with a girl first, but a guy is just as fine. I'm just really scared that I might mess up and destroy any chance of a relationship, or even more so destroy a great friendship I made with a really great bear. I'm really sorry if I sound needy, but this blue panda could really use advice.
Sincerely,
Kageichi
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Hi, Kageichi,
Nice to hear that things in general are going better for you. Also cool you have met a great bear (the coolest of the species, if I may not-so-humbly say so, LOL). I’m hoping that the two of you are living close enough together that this is not going to be another one of those virtual, long-distance relationships I keep hearing about from my readers. Let’s assume it’s not and that the two of you are able to see each other in person, muzzle to muzzle.
As you may have read in my other columns, a theme of mine is that fear is the worst decision-maker. When you let fear make the decisions for you, you will find yourself alone and without exciting prospects in your life every time.
While it’s wise that the two of you have decided to go slowly, don’t go so slowly that you stop dead in your tracks. If you allow fear to rule you, here’s what happens: you don’t show him what you really look like; you don’t talk to him openly and honestly, always being guarded and insincere. After a while (depending on how sharp this guy is) he will become suspicious that you are hiding something, which will be true. This will inevitably lead to a confrontation and to a break-up.
Want to keep this guy in your life? Bite the bullet, show him your current photograph or cam with him on Skype. Reveal to him your good and bad points. Unless you have fallen in love with God Almighty (I don't think He has an FA account, but lemme consult with the Vatican and get back to you on that), you will discover that your love interest is also flawed. We all are.
Will you get into fights and arguments? Likely, yes. That is part of any relationship. But if the two of you fall earnestly in love, you will be able to overcome your disagreements. Remember to always fight fairly, never with bitterness or hurtful words, but by presenting your side of the argument and trying to understand his side, as well. That’s how mature people settle things (though finding mature people these days is rather like locating a social programs supporter at the Republican National Convention).
In short, if you love this guy for who he is, then trust him to love you for who you are, as well. Give him some credit. And don’t be so self-critical. Think about your good qualities—I’m sure you have many or this guy wouldn’t like you, too.
I wish you love!
Papabear
Sure, because that's not weird or anything...
VancouFur adopts cultural theme: “Gateway to the Pacific”
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Qualzar is open of Commissions! Affordable, Great Quality, Cute, Badass, Sexy or Playful! Check him out!
B-Sides: Episode 8 - After a week (weak?) delay due to an awesome time at Furnal Equinox, Roo has finally gotten off h...
FC-116 Fur Side Story
"Pay what you want" Commissions
A friend of mine is opening his commissions for the first time. I'm hoping to help get him some attention and hopefully some business. The commissions being offered are 'pay what you want' which will basically involve relying on the client to be honest about what they think the work is worth. Here's all the information. The commissions will be icons and badges for the time being until he has the confidence to try larger projects.
His gallery
Thanks for anyone deciding to contribute! If not, then thank you for taking the time to read this.
EDIT: There is a $5 mandatory deposit to prove you have the means to pay. This is refundable upon completion but I really urge you all not to go looking for free art. 'Pay what you want' and 'commission' both suggest you should offer something in return for his efforts.
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