Well, you may have scoured this site, looking at all the images from my mind I've managed to capture on paper, to my exquisite (harhar) WoW screenshots, and maybe you even read all my rantings on my Pondering pages--or maybe this is the first link you clicked on after you pointed your web browser to my little home here. Whatever the case, if you're here, it means you want to know more about me--and why wouldn't you? =)

In all seriousness, I am not the corrupt little demon my drawings seem to propose I am. Those are merely fragments of my thoughts--therapy, if you will, for times of trouble in an otherwise complete and comfortable life. I draw to exercise my demons. It is not as strange as it may seem--as you can see clearly from the public, many different people use many different methods to get them through this game we call Life. Some people talk, others write. Some participate in sports, others dedicate themselves to academics. In the more extreme cases we have those that do physical and emotional harm to themselves, and those that do the same harm to those around them. Most people develop their own personal way to work with their demons, and hopefully it is a safe and constructive behavior.

What I am trying to say is that I am not necessarily against or in support of the images depicted in my drawings. Would I harm myself in such a way that many of the subjects of my drawings have? I will not lie, I have a few times before, but that was a long time ago. It was before I figured out how to induce this therapy of mine--to calm my nerves and put my energy into greater tasks. However, the point of developing fantastical drawings is to conceive the inconceiveable--to ask, "What if?", if you will, and through physically channeling the pain I feel onto the paper, I am ridding my physical and mental self of it.

So, no, I am not as crazy as it would seem. Crazy still--but only to the point of being an average American. I am not dangerous. I am not insane. I am not depressed. I am not a criminal. I tell you these things not to protect myself, but because this is the page where I tell the viewer about me, and I think that those aspects of my life are very important to note.

I will not, of course, delve very deeply into my personal life here for all to see. I am not one to be dishonest or secretive, or even reserved, about my lifestyle, but I believe there is a time and a place for everything, and under these circumstances I don't believe it to be a page on a website that any Average Joe can point to, read, and judge me accordingly. I keep my friends close, and if you are interested in knowing me better, I suggest you make the effort personally--which, surprisingly, can be done over the internet. I am not one to shy away from idle conversation, however, I am neither one who is able to think of many things of which to talk about--so if you e-mail me or instant message me, be prepared for a lot of nothing unless you are a topic-starter.

I think it is also important to mention that yes, I am a homosexual female. I have been in a relationship with a female since January 1st, 2003. I was fifteen then--possibly not old enough to "know" whether I was a lesbian, but I do believe I "knew" who I cared for and I think such an amount of time from then to now is evident of that.

Continuing on to the subject of animals, as you can see, my art consists mostly of anthropomorphics. Anthropomorphic is a term used to describe animals that are given human attributes. Animals have been the subject of my art for as long as I can remember. Why? I can't really say. I am a lover of most animals, albeit a sensible one who chooses to reference Darwin in her explanation of why humans and animals are not equal. For those who know what the term "furry" means--no, I do not consider myself to be a "furry", although I'm sure many people would. I simply don't live the lifestyle, and that is all there is to that.

Animals are, however, a very important aspect of my life. I see them as a gateway for learning, as I have learned much from the dogs' inability to love on condition. I firmly believe that it was my dog, Sunny, who saved my life by giving me a reason to live during a difficult and depressing time in my life. I think that all people have to find something for which they are passionate, and one of my passions is the well-being of animals. To put it into a little better perspective--I was baptised Catholic, but my association with organized religion pretty much stops there. However, if I had chosen a patron saint, it would have been Saint Francis of Assisi, because of his love of animals. I think my bond with animals is much the same as his--as connection to nature, and an effort to bring about understanding of those who cannot explain themselves. I love animals because they do not judge and they do not love conditionally.

Plus--have you seen the way I draw humans? Not too well, eh? (;

As a side note, I do not mean to imply that I hate humans and prefer animals, nor do I mean to place a negative connotation on "furries"--They receive that enough. I am simply informing the reader of how I see myself, as this is the "about me" page.

I am also what could be called a "nerd," "geek," or "computer person." Yes, I do a great lot of work involving computers. I'm currently (at the time that I write this) attending a 2 year program at a trade school in the field of Information Systems Security--which, as I explain to those who ask, is like the FBI of the computer world. I also, obviously, author websites--although not as much as I used to. In fact, this website is the most web-desiging I have done in a couple of years. I've shifted my focus more towards the repair and maintenance fields of computers.

I'm not a "hardcore" gamer, but I am pretty involved in World of Warcraft. You can see more of that on my WoW page.

I've almost run out of things to type about, so I guess I'll end with an explanation of names.

"Blazeblast" is an internet handle I was given many years ago--in 2000, when I first started surfing the web. It was given to me by a fellow member of a Pokemon message board. Before then, I went by Arcanine59--Arcanine being the name of a Pokemon which resembled a mix between a dog and a tiger, and 59 being his "number." The name really stuck, as you can see. I've had to tack on a few numbers or other words to the end of it when choosing e-mail addresses and such, but for the most part I am usually the only one I see having the handle. MOSTLY. Someone who either once had AOL or AIM, however, has the screen name "Blazeblast" and I would LOVE to have it, but I don't think it is possible.

But, I digress!...

By nature--and "by nature," I mean according to Zodiac and Astrology--my element is not fire, as my name would imply. I was born September 14th, 1987--which makes me a Virgo Hare--double nature aspects. I think the base of me is very nature-oriented, that is, I tend to be very nurturing, sympathetic, and nonconfrontational. However, I don't believe all things are governed by the stars and I think a great deal of my personality can be described as fiery. I am, unfortunately, quick to anger (though not drastically), and I am very passionate. Also, fire is pretty. And it burns things. (;

The name of the site is obviously a spin-off of my handle. If you head to the Writings page, you can read the passage when I first used the term, and also subsequent passages which further document it.

That is about all I can think of. If you can think of any questions you want to ask me, you are welcome to Contact me. If you want the question and my answer to be placed on this page, please say so! I would be happy to add it.

Thank you for reading this and above all, visiting my site. I hope you have enjoyed yourself!