Arkine: So, unfortunately, I'm going to have to shut my FS account down for a while. I know it's only $10 a month, but right now that's $10 that I don't really have available. I'll be back, though. :)
    DR DIP: Arkine it would be cheaper to save up for a yearly subscription. I stopped getting a coffee and a muffin for a week and paid for it that way
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Arkine: So, it says the last post I made here was May of 2014...it's been a while. Hi.


Arkine: Okay, so I am taking a much, much needed break from school. Going insane with the horse training, barn construction, etc., etc. Got addicted to a TV show, but that might actually be a good thing as it has begun to re-awaken my muse ... ass---- that he is. So, writing is very rusty, but it kind of feels good to be doing again. :)


Arkine: ~Crawls out from under a moss covered rock~
What's up?
    adewpearl: Hey, it's great to see your name! -
    Arkine: Shelley - I don't know, with this wind around here....

    Pearl - ;) -


Arkine: So, I went back to an older version of the first book in the Nihility series. It's complete, so I think I'm going to move forward with it. I'm having an editor give me a critique to see if there's still some issues that need solving. With luck, it should be published in a couple of weeks--I hope.


Arkine: I think I'm going to have to close my account. :( Finances and school being the way they are....

I suppose I can wait and see if I get a tax return, if not then I'll have to close it.


Arkine: There are days when I just wish life would leave me alone.
    Aaron James: There are days when I just wish life would stop passing me by! ;) -
    Arkine: Aaron > ~L~ There's that too... -


Arkine: I'm down to one class again so maybe I'll have time to do something other than drawing.


Arkine: I have a much higher respect for 2D animators than I used to. It's far more difficult than painting a scenery, or portrait--not that those aren't difficult. But anyone that thinks that animators are hack artists is full of crap, and doesn't know a damn thing about it. Sorry, just had to voice that.
    --Turtle.: I think the sentiment applies to any craft out there that requires a certain sort of mastery to produce a desired output. We make assumptions, but sometimes only until someone tries to walk the walk can they appreciate the skill involved. -
    Arkine: Turtle > A very good point. :) And really, it applies to any job field.

    Dis > ;) -


Arkine: Blah! Seems like everytime I come back here they've changed the site in some way. Seriously, what's with the purple?
    Arkine: Dis - ~LOL~ Does that come with a pay raise? -
    Arkine: Oh, God! It doesn't go away! I tried to modify the colors and the purple just stays there. Aaaaahh! Well, changing the background to grey muted the purple a bit, I guess it's tolerable now. -
    Lady & Louis: To plagiarise a comment of snodlander's, maybe they've been bought out by Cadbury's ... -
    Arkine: Lady & Louis > ~LMAO~ Maybe.... Hmmm. -
    --Turtle.: The funny part to me is they did a survey, then the first thing implemented was the color purple. Really... How many people were like... You know what this site needs? ... bright purple??

    I think there are subliminal messages hidden in the purples. -
    Arkine: Purple - "Buy Cadbury's, buy Cadbury's, you want to eat Cadbury's...." ~L~ -
    Lady & Louis: A glass and a half of full-cream milk in every Fanstory review ... -


Arkine: Oie, what a year. Thought I'd stop in and say, "Hi." Maybe post something? ;)
    adewpearl: Hello, my friend :-) I do hope you post! -
    Aislinge: Hey there! Glad you've surfaced. Off to read your post... Happy Monday! -


Arkine: Update:

Life sucks, but we muddle through it.

Currently, I am searching for a part-time job. Still going to school--trying to refine and gain new art skills. I am attempting to put together a script, but, since I've never written one before, it's all trial and error--for the moment.

I think my muse is back from his sabbatical ... but it's slow going, the gears are rusty.

Hope all is well with everyone!
    --Turtle.: My muse is in the bathroom crying I believe. Very sad. Won't come out. Not even for coffee. Maybe for a cookie... I think I'll try again today.
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    Aislinge: I know how that goes, when the muse takes a sabbatical and leaves you behind. Keep trying--those muses come back eventually :-) Try some good dark chocolate ... -
    Arkine: Turtle > Oreoes and milk might do the trick. ;)

    Aislinge > I love dark chocolate. ;) -
    nor84: Fire your muse, Turtle, and recruit a new one. There must be more of them out there. -
    --Turtle.: Oreoes, perhaps dipped in dark chocolate...? That sounds right tasty.

    And, Nor, now that you mention it, there is a muse whispering from the closet. Might see what she has to say, right after I lick the wounds of hosting a contest. Boy, am I not cut out for that. -
    Arkine: Nor84 > ~L~ That sounds like good advice right now. ;) -


Arkine: Hey look, I'm still alive! ~L~ Just thought I'd drop by and give an update as to current events ... for those that would like to know.

I am maintaining a 4.0 GPA at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. It's a lot of work but I'm really enjoying it too.

Nihility is still on hold, sorry about that.

My GLBT Erotica might be in print soon, hopefully.

Life has really thrown me for a loop though, some outside stuff has happened--I won't go into details but, it's been very stressful.

I really miss you guys! I hope things are well with everyone!
    --Turtle.: Time moves too fast... Way to go on the GPA! :) -
    Aislinge: Miss you! Hope everything quiets down enough for you to come on back. See you at NaNo this year?? -


Arkine: I've been accepted to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (online). I'll be taking classes for a Bachelor's in Media Art and Animation. If you want to see my newest pictures, just go over to FanArtReview, I'm under the same user name: Arkine
    Arkine: Thanks Brooke! I'm really excited about it. :D -
    MyYiaYia: Wow! I have been wondering what happened to you. I sure miss your novel. Can't get my vampire fix. -
    Sefiros: if you could I'd like you to check out my blog at: http://worldaccordingtowolff.wordpress.com/. thank you in advance. -
    lpstribling: Arkine - Rock on! That's wonderful. I'm very happy for you and look forward to hearing about it. What will your major be? -
    Arkine: Deb > Yeah, sorry about that. I had to put Nihility on the back burner ... for now, but restashured that it is pretty much the engine behind all that I do. ;)

    Sefiros > I'll take a look!

    Ipstribling > My majore is Media Art and Animation. It's been a lot of fun so far, but a lot of work too. Thx! -


Arkine: Life moves at break-neck speed.

Okay, so "The Stripling" my short horror story has been disabled because it is now published.

I am also writing under the pen name:
Cody Falinn

For those interested in viewing the website and/or published works there is a link in my profile.

I will be going to school for a second degree so time is EXTREMELY limited. Sorry, but I probably won't be able to keep up with most of your writing. I will try to pop in and review stuff when I can.

For the moment I am working on finishing some older stories that are all close to "ready for publishing". That's why I haven't posted any chapters for Nihility lately. I will continue working on it--again as time permits.

Anyhow, I hope everyone is doing well!
    lpstribling: Well done, Arkine! That's fantastic news! Good on you! -