love many trust few always paddle your own canoe

On FA, where I found her: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/isabellaprice/

( Another entry about her on here, http://community.livejournal.com/artists_beware/272090.html i figure every entry counts (?) so I'm making my own entry :3 )

It all began, really, around the beginning of July, when the artists in question posted a journal saying that fursuit head bases were $35, and quoted from the journal, July 11th:  "Turnaround time is 1 week-a month. :)".  So i thought 'What a deal! And her examples are seem like good stuff too' So I inquired about shipping (to Canada, i made sure to mention this in my very first note to her), $15, great  sounds reasonable I guess, I really have no concept of these things, and she responded timely and friendly enough that I decided to continue.

From July 11th-July 21st we exchanged notes confirming details, nothing seemed amiss, she responded quickly enough, I'm a busy person so if there was a delay I never took notice.  I never bothered to set a due date at this point, as I wanted it for Halloween, and what with it being July and a turnaround quoted as of being a week to a month, I figured at very worst I'd get it late September, still plenty of time to finish my full suit.

At about this time is when my situation began to sour (now that I look back anyway, at the time I was still very optimistic), I sent payment on July 29th... and heard nothing.
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Have you guys ever heard of this band from NYC called Zambri? They're amazing, if you like bands like The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, the cocteau twins , siouxie and the banshees, you'll love Zambri.

They always put on an awesome live show.. check them out performing their song "Bang for Changes" ..let me know what you think!

Bang For Changes from Zambri on Vimeo.

I've been quiet in these online parts for the past week or so because of business travel.  As George Carlin once observed, travel is the time when you take all of your Stuff and cull it down to just the Stuff You Really Really Need, so that you're not one of those sorts who takes fifteen minutes to get through airport security.  This means that anything you do choose to bring with you had better bring you satisfaction.

And this has made me realise that I don't get no satisfaction from my cell phone any more.  Considering that it's three years old, and that mobile computing follows the Weird Al All-About-The-Pentiums rule ("it was obsolete // before I opened the box"), this shouldn't be surprising.  And considering the deal that I got on it through the Microsoft Developer Network (i.e. practically free WiMo smartphone with no contract and a discounted data plan), I certainly ain't complainin'.

On top of that, the touch screen on my venerable old Palm organiser is also starting to have a few issues ... which means that my entire Life Management Solution is going to hell in a handbasket.  And Lord knows, I need a life management solution lest I forget what my name is.

Here's what I'm thinking:

iPhone:  The obvious choice.  When other manufacturers and software developers bring out new devices and systems, the question that people always ask is, "Is this an iPhone killer?".  Definitely the dominant platform in the smartphone / mobile computing industry at the moment, locked into the same virtuous cycle of software-and-accessory development networking effects that Windows enjoys in larger computers ... and the hardware is pretty.  But they do seem to have more than their fair share of reliability issues and require more frequent OS reinstalls than I like ... and the big negative: they are locked into AT&T, which is not my favourite carrier and whose network is getting slammed because everyone wants an iPhone.

Android:  The up-and-coming #2 platform in the consumer smartphone space.  Has the virtue of not being tied to a single device or carrier.  Generally not considered quite as polished as the iPhone, and some of the hardware that's been released with it has been a bit chunky; but each new iteration of the software has been getting better and better reviews.  Has a smaller "app count" than the iPhone, but more developers are starting to release iPhone and Android versions of their software at the same time.  Since I'm with T-Mobile, would not require a carrier change.

Blackberry:  Still the 500-pound canary in the business sphere, but really struggling to move into the consumer market.  Their attempts to make "hip" hardware have mostly sucked: I'm trying hard to think of anyone I know who has bought a Blackberry and not moved on to something else (who thought it was a good idea to make a touchscreen that you had to press down hard on to make it click, reducing your typing speed to near zero?).  Not totally irrelevant in the marketplace for consumer-oriented applications, but definitely a distant player behind the iPhone and Android.  On the other hand, there are tons of available devices from pretty much every carrier.

Palm Pre:  The built-in software is really really sweet, but it's going to be an uphill climb to get developers to show much interest in creating a new Palm ecosystem that could rival the big players.  I find the tiny keyboard frustratingly useless.  And it's available only from Sprint, which is a carrier that screwed my mate over and with which I will not do business.  So much for that.

Windows Mobile:  Increasingly irrelevant as Microsoft sat on its laurels instead of moving its platform along with the times.  BART did not release a new version of its Trip Planner software for WiMo because "we do not support obsolete platforms" - ouch.  And the application that I consider the true smartphone killer app, Shazam, is not available for WiMo because the developers sold the exclusive rights to it on that platform to AT&T, which will let you subscribe and then charge you by the song.  I can do better.

Are there any I'm forgetting?

A good rule of thumb that I've found, in any sphere, is this: go with the #1 or #2 option, or forget it.  Not only does this reduce the possibility of analysis paralysis (to which I am dreadfully prone), but especially in fields like smartphones where there are strong networking effects, anybody #3 or lower just isn't going to get the network.  We all auction our stuff on eBay and put our classifieds on Craigslist for a reason.  So, that means iPhone or Android.  And that conveniently brings me down to just three choices: the iPhone on AT&T, the myTouch 3G on T-Mobile, or the Droid on Verizon.

I want something that can replace both a Palm and an older smartphone, so I want good organiser functions (including easy note-taking, since I use my Palm for things like shopping lists and expenses), a good browser, and a good cellular network.  Anybody got any advice before I take the plunge and whip out the plastic?

Laurie Anderson is like the William Shatner of avant garde music.

“So I was…riding…on the bus…and this man sitting next to me…he…just…can’t…fathom…what a BRILLIANT INTELLECTUAL I am. Isn’t…this song…the most…INSIGHTFUL…and WITTY…thing…you’ve ever heard? I am…so…AMAZINGLY…PROFOUND. Just…listen…to…me…talk!” *screeches out a tune on a hybrid violin/toaster*

back home and man do I feel a big relief of stress in my life

I'm excited to get focused on the future and bettering myself.

I am also single paws again, but it couldn't have ended a better a way, I got to keep my best friend ive had for the last almost 5 years.

Lots of things are changing but for the best, and I'm excited.

Please, read the Title for the dedails.

Hahaha FUCK YOU CUNT!

So what do I come home to after a very long night of work? A stupid bitch from Craigslist trying to scam me. She had a car that looked promising, so I emailed for more info. She supplied it, further reeling me in. Then I email her asking about her schedule so I can figure out a good time to come by, look at the car, test drive, take it for a inspection, etc. Here's where the red flag comes. Even though she listed her car local to me, somehow its a huge issue of me coming by. No instead she expects me to pay her through some kind of eBay service, then the car is shipped to me ...fucking shipped HA! Oh but it takes less than five days to get there! Bitch it takes me less than a hour to get to you if you're actually in Orange County. Oh but you have five days to "test" the car and if you find something wrong you can send it back. FUUUUUUUCK THAT! I'm not floating money. The nerve of some people. I'm so tempted to fuck with her back and send one of the nastiest straight up fuck you emails I've ever had the pleasure to type. Tempting. This made my day though.

Screw it, here's my final email back to her.

And to think I was actually gonna trust you. I can't believe you have the nerve to actually think I'm gonna "float" you money. I don't give a shit how well known eBay is. There is no way in hell I'm gonna send that kind of money over and expect a car to show up at my door in less than five days. Bitch, you listed the car in Orange County ...it takes me less than a hour to drive there. Ooooooh but no I'm just suppose to trust you and hope a car pops out your vagina. Take your woe as me I lost my job and I'm in debt with my bank ass straight to hell. You deserve worse though. Try making a honest earning too instead of sitting on your ass coming up with little scams to rob people of their hard earned money. A concept you know nothing about it. I hope these final words sink in deep, rotting your existence into the ground that even the maggots who try to feast on of what remains complain it taste like shit. Never forget me because I'll sure as hell never forget you. You will get caught one day, there's no such thing as a free ride forever. Enjoy it while it last bitch because you just cursed yourself with some straight up fuck you, do not pass go, do not collect my $2,200, go directly to jail karma.

I fucked up the shoulder on the second one, but I'm starting to get a hang of it. You basically CANNOT erase the stuff without it looking muddy as shit. It's sorta like rubbing clay into the paper. Fixing something that's gone wrong is horribly difficult. Anyway, aside from going in too dark on the left shoulder (shoulda just done it layer by layer, but my crayon was misshapen) I think I'm getting a bit better. The first drawing, which was a much quicker drawing, I like a lot better. It focused on catching the shadows without too much worry about shape, and the figure just kinda emerged from the contrasts and negative spaces.

Update since Sept 29th, 2009

Just another reminder for those who owe me Art or Fursuits. Please read. Please email me with when you plan on being done.

ART (ALL PAID FOR)

STARFINDER - Badge for Moonbeam (Igor Paid at FC06?) Get new bust pic instead?
JAX THE BAT - 3 badges Dia, Riptooth, Moonbeam(paid 2/21/07)
KAPPY - A Sexy drawing of Godiva (paid 5/5/07)
EXODITE DRAGON aka Astralabortion - Paid for 2 large dragon pieces (Paid 3/31/09)
****Waiting for Exodite to send money back, if someone knows how to get a hold of him, please let him know I am trying to find him!
TROUBLE FREE - Paid for 3 full colored drawings (Paid 4/10/09) Due soon?

FURSUIT STUFFS

JAX THE BAT - TRADE (for Vortex's head, SENT Dec 2007, Sent DTD in June 2008):
Diadexxus 2.0 full Fursuit - (Jax sending back Vortex head and DTD, talked to this week)

SCRIBBLEFOX - Been chatting about him doing a 'secret partial suit'. *GRIN GRIN GRIN*!!

FRAZZY - Just waiting for it to be done :) Due when?

LOANS:

4 LOANS Trying to Keep Track Of, you know you are. Please pay them back ASAP
Ganador: (last payment for dragon fursuit: $150 due IMMEDIATELY)
Raiden: (payment for Sgt. Benton $350 due IMMEDIATELY)
C: (personal $1200, due when available)
RW: (Pesonal $1200, due complete 7/24/2010)

Sorry all the posts lately, being "grounded" as I am without wheels for the time being tends to do that. Good news though! I have the funds to find some replacement wheels, $2,500 is my limit. I'm gonna use this journal to post links of what I'm eyeballing and get a opinion from all of you on your thoughts. If you see a post from me, followed with the title "Car Woes", "Car Woes II", etc. this will be one of those posts. I'll include the links, you provide your input or any experience you might of had with said car. Sound good? I have about 2-3 weeks to play with here. And of course if you think you know of something I might be interested in, also helpful. I live in Anaheim, CA for the record. Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qRvV99pP1Q ( embedding disabled on this video )

I'm sorry to have to tell you this but we need some time apart. I have needs, needs you could never fulfill. But You have to understand, it's not you- it's me. I think we just need some time apart,- what? No i havent been cheating on you with the iphone c.c' thats ridiculous! Even if I was with another provider I'd think of you the whole time. Honestly!

Im sorry it has to be this way, I hope in time you'll forgive me and that we can still be friends.



With love-
Kit.


- So yeah, Im just being silly. But honestly starting next week, I will be absent from the net aside from at work. I have a lot of projects that will continue to be neglected if I dont do something with them. So until further notice starting monday Nov 9th. I will be absent from the net means of contact. You have mein digits. On the off chance I realize the phone is ringing I will pick up and say "haaaaaay buuuuuddy :D"

to everyones response to yesterdays journal, MUCH LOVE. :) so so so much love.

Except for you Ravid, EAT A DICK. (<3 ilu mang)

Also: LOLOLOLOLOLOL As of Friday I quit drinking until FC (excluding Turkey day and xmas and New years) as well as I think I shall cease the consumption of any junk foods. Im trying to execute a goal specific body type. We'll see how it goes :o

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Can't sweat no hoes.

Wow older than me .. neat! And in side news:

I picked up the Lady Gaga mp3's just cause and now I have a warper version or paparatzzi in my head . Now all I hear is Kangarotti... so now the song sounds like a deranged fur fan stalking the most beloved kids show fursuiter.. and then I thought.. wow.. get someone to redo the song like that and that would make one amazing skit *snicker*

Nirvana's last show ever, caught by a TV station in Germany, March 1st, 1994:



Bonus is them catching Nirvana covering The Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl" at 3:49. Kinda eerie hearing them play that, then the OD a night or two later which kicked off the chain of events to his suicide.

I want to ask something from all you fellow artists.

What do you do or what in your opinion should artists do when they finish a commission (anything like a painting, a fursuit, a plushie) and then the commissioner says that he or she doesn´t like the piece?

I mean, this is a case when there actually isn´t anything "wrong" with the art. You completed it in fair amount of time, you followed deadlines, you followed references, but the commissioner just doesn´t like it and starts blaming you for bad customer service and being a bad artist because you did "better" commissions for others.

Time for a month biking update.

So, for the first time in a while, I made it up the "Hill of Doom" in the same gear as I started at from the bottom. Usually, I shift down to 1st on the Main gear and 3rd on the smaller gear. Today, I kept it in 2nd and 3rd the whole way back from the Caltrain station back to the house and I did feel a little more exhausted, but it was worth it just to see if I could do it. I got a spider web bungee strap for the back of the bike and it solved my jacket problem. I just fold the jacket up nice and tight and bungee it to the rack.

I think the next upgrade will be a nice little bike computer.