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~Altallo
Hello, I am a writer from currently writing a mix of science fiction and fantasy stories.
Age: 31
Likes:
-History
-Mythology and legends
-Nature
-Palaeontology
-Reading and writing stories, mostly fantasy stories.
-Old TV shows like Doctor Who
-Animated movies
I don't have a fursona yet, Altallo is just a main character in a story, but I hope to have one as soon as I decide on one.
Age: 31
Likes:
-History
-Mythology and legends
-Nature
-Palaeontology
-Reading and writing stories, mostly fantasy stories.
-Old TV shows like Doctor Who
-Animated movies
I don't have a fursona yet, Altallo is just a main character in a story, but I hope to have one as soon as I decide on one.
Also please note while I don't usually say 'You're Welcome' to people saying 'thanks for the watch' nor do I say 'Thanks for the Watch' to new watchers, I'm thankful for everyone saying that.
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Comments Made: 67186
Journals: 129
Recent Journal
Rebuilding and reflecting
10 months agoAs you can see I've not posted a journal in a while. In all honesty I have not really had much to type about in these journals. I've mostly been focused on my writing instead or events outside of the furry fandom, which have been far more fulfilling. I should also note that 4 months ago I passed the 10 year mark of this account's existence. Its surreal, it felt like that time has passed by in a snap.
The four years between this journal and my previous one have been a strange mix of very lows and highest highs. Triumphs with graduating from university courses, finding employment and becoming more confident in writing stronger stories. However it was marred by self reflection on my past actions online.
To put bluntly, I used to be a pretty wretched horrible person who held grudges and pour constant whinge fests, expecting sympathy and, if I am truly honest, in some cases manipulating others. It was a truly lowest of the low point in my time on FA. I was a constant emotional wreck and never got anything done, spending more time scrapping with others, all while alienating and ignoring my friends. After that break journal I took time to reflect on what I looked like to others and who I really wanted to be.
When I first came to FA the metaphorical floodgates had been smashed open. I was rushing around eagerly being happy and joyful and probably downright irritating. I had been extremely lonely and my rural nowhere home had only just got internet access and I ran wild to try and find like minded people. Of course it wasn't too long until I trod on the toes of others and got smacked about. That is when the mopey, selfish Altallo was born and I spent several years being a complete miserable pill instead of focusing on what actually mattered. I had ran into the sticky flypaper that was Clout Chasing, cosying up to people in the hopes of a few scraps of recognition and replies. I felt like I could finally find friends based on their appearance rather than who they were. When things went rough I went to them thinking they were my friends and they'd offer reassurance...but they simply said 'Get over it'. In hindsight, they had the right advice, but to me it felt cold. I should have went to who were my true friends.
After a few years I detached myself from that part and spent my time floating miserably. For a while I ended up in a rather toxic friendship which sapped my creativity and made me fearful and jumpy, every time I talked to them it was like walking on eggshells. I was also isolated from speaking to anyone else and thus my other friendships decayed. Then one day, I walked away and never looked back. I gathered myself up and went back to writing, making new friends along the way and slowly becoming a better person I hope. They helped me not just with my writing, but also with my behaviour.
I am autistic. I am not saying that as an excuse, but simply saying I have it. I find it difficult to read emotions in text without someone's face or voice. I also have a rather dry sense of humour which I feel rubs people the wrong way and while I don't mean to come across as rude or cause harm, I unfortunately do go over the top. As one friend puts it, I can be a bit 'prickly' with my humour.
Moving forwards, I hope to keep on writing and find new communities to join. Looking back at my private messages and other parts of FA made me realise that many people in our community are now gone. Visiting accounts to find the users have either left or are no longer among us is very sobering. Everyone should try be a bit kinder to each other, especially given the events of the past few years where divisions are deeper now than ever before. I doubt I will ever make up for what I did though and to anyone I've ever annoyed or hurt, I am really sorry. I wish there could have been a happier ending to all of this. And to all my old friends, I say hello again. Its nice to see you all again.
I will get to writing up a proper profile description soon also.
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No Character Species
Undecided.
Favorite Music
classical, Celtic, 60s, 70s and 80s music
Favorite TV Shows & Movies
The Neverending Story.
Favorite Games
Age of Mythology, Journey, Abzu, Megaquarium and hopefully Prehistoric Kingdom
Favorite Animals
All animals
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