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I've grown up alot since I turned 18 (I'm 20 now), and I feel like 4 things have helped me in life.

 

First, I discovered EDM. A friend told me that I should look up an artist named deadmau5. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I fell in love with his music. After awhile, I branched out. I learned about Skrillex, Zomboy, Feed Me, and most of the other big guys in dubstep and EDM. Then I remembered a freeware music program that someone showed me once, and decided to try my hand at production. At first, I sucked HORRIBLY. Listening to some of the stuff I first made was like ear-suicide, but I didn't mind; I knew it would take a ton of practice to get good. I read about how Skrillex had come to fame, about living out of warehouses, banging out music through a broken speaker. I identified with his struggles, felt that I had a rough life that I could turnaround for the better. Eventually, I moved on from using freeware to using FL Studio, and just kept practicing. I went from a 2003 model HP Pavilion laptop (that was a rough ride, I've fixed it so many times that I can't remember. It still runs too), to multiple computers built from spare parts (when one would die, I would patch it up and rebuild it. This went on for quite some time, being poor and whatnot). I learned techniques and strategies from tutorials, and taught myself the rest. Along the ride, I got a new laptop (a 2013 HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 w/ Win 8), which I currently use. I like to dabble in Progressive House and Dubstep when it comes to production. I recently found my taste in mastering audio, and I'm almost ready to submit to record labels and promotion agencies. I'm not very popular though, which gets me down every once in awhile. But I pick myself up and keep going. I just need to know more people who are into production, become more active in communities, and learn how to promote myself.

 

Second, was ponies. I used to be depressed and shy, and didn't have a lot of friends (I still don't have many friends). I went to West Bend, WI, to visit my sister and escape the funk I was in. It was then that I discovered mlp. As I kept watching, I felt that I identified with the characters. On the outside, I was like Fluttershy; low self-esteem, afraid to talk, and extremely shy. But on the inside, I felt like Rainbow Dash; confident, brave, and loyal. In fact, the show helped me feel things I never felt before. I had a few close friends that I turned into bronies, but we went separate ways in life. Nowadays, most of my friends are bronies. I've drifted in and out of the fandom, but I will always love mlp.

 

Third, turning gay and meeting my boyfriend Brice (we've been together for over a year now
). Yes I'm gay, but it's not much different from being straight; I still talk and act the same. In fact, most people think I'm straight when they meet me (although I am quite a pretty boy). It started in high school. There was this guy I grew up with, and he was out of the closet by the time high school hit. Word went around school about him dating another guy. Then I saw them together, and I was so jealous. I wanted what they had, instead of numerous meaningless relationships. Since then, I had gay tendencies, but never told anyone. Well, those feelings and thoughts grew, and I eventually tried to have a relationship with another guy. At first, it was kinda awkward, and the relationship didn't last, but I liked what I experienced. A few months later, this cute guy that took me n some friends on a trip one summer started texting and flirting with me. The feeling was indescribable, but amazing and comforting. I was very lonely beforehand; in fact, I had crawled into a ball and cried my eyes out a few days before he texted me. I invited him over, and we hit it off. But he was in a horrible relationship with another guy who was a total f***ing a**hole (pardon my french). Brice left him, and a week or so later, we started dating. We've been through a lot together, but he's always been there for me, and vice versa. I love him so much, and he's taught me a lot about growing up and individuality.

 

Fourth, getting a job. I felt like I was useless and couldn't get or hold a job. My first job was at Taco John's, and it was hell. I didn't move fast enough, got barely any hours, and got very little money out of it. They hated me, they new I never had a job before, and knew I wouldn't last long. My register drawer was short one day, and I didn't take any money (I have really bad paranoia when it comes to handling cash). It happened again, and I think I was being set up. There's no way I screwed up change for a $50 twice, and I was cautious the second time. They knew I was gonna crack, so they put me on drive-thru on Valentine's Day, one of Taco Johns' busiest days of the year. I freaked out from how fast I was being pushed, and my drawer ended up short again. I was fired, and became unemployed for about 6 months. I had constant pressure to get a job, but felt I couldn't hold another job. I then met someone who works at Papa Murphy's, and she helped me get the job. Training was so easy; things are different in a take n bake pizza store compared to fast food. Pizzas are easy to make, recipes are easy to follow, prepping food is always hard but I knew what I was doing. I honestly love my job and it's atmosphere, I get along with my coworkers, and we keep it casual.

 

So yeah, so much can happen to a person in 2 years. Life sucks sometimes, but it's completely worth living. The maturing, the hardships, and the good times have been wonderful, and I look forward to many more. And ponies, lol. I haven't been keeping up with season four, but I like fan-made content a bit more. Mostly pony art and fanfics, and a bit of music.

 

Well guys, that's what I have to say for my first post, and I hope I make great friends and relationships here. I hope I haven't bored anyone to death lol. This post is pretty damn long :P

 

Sincerely,

Dakota,

A.K.A. Kota Foxx (my username for most sites and services, and my artist name)

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Hey, so now that I'm on here guys, does anypony have any good ideas on getting deeper into the fandom? Like making pony art, role playing, music (especially pony music), that kind of stuff... I'm fairly good with music, but I can never get good pony vocals to sit with mixes (although I could always keep trying)

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