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4 years ago
It's that time of year again, and this year I feel kind of down.
This is one of the few years I am not in a position to do much for anyone and it bothers me.
I'd try and take commissions but I know it won't help, I'm not a artist people want to pay for.
Meh, that's fine I suppose makes all the art Mine but very empty at times
This next year is going to be a hard one, people are insane online and in person should you mention anything Political or Joke too freely.
It scares me and makes me avoid all contact, online especially. When I say I don't use any Social Media beyond this and YouTube to watch videos that's the extent of my Internet use besides searches.
I don't bother with multiplayer games as I have had very few good experiences in them, when I play a MMORPG I solo always. All the friends I used to have are now gone, married or turned into some opposite they used to be.
I used to be fearful of people before the world went insane after i left FA for years but now things are cranked up a few more notches. This is why I hide in my Art or in Solo Gaming which is mostly Classic since everything including the Outdoor Grill is online and forced into it.
Bah anyways, rather than drone on and on, I'll stop here
I may miss a day or two this month from posting, I'm dragging my feet now.
Squeak at you laters.
This is one of the few years I am not in a position to do much for anyone and it bothers me.
I'd try and take commissions but I know it won't help, I'm not a artist people want to pay for.
Meh, that's fine I suppose makes all the art Mine but very empty at times
This next year is going to be a hard one, people are insane online and in person should you mention anything Political or Joke too freely.
It scares me and makes me avoid all contact, online especially. When I say I don't use any Social Media beyond this and YouTube to watch videos that's the extent of my Internet use besides searches.
I don't bother with multiplayer games as I have had very few good experiences in them, when I play a MMORPG I solo always. All the friends I used to have are now gone, married or turned into some opposite they used to be.
I used to be fearful of people before the world went insane after i left FA for years but now things are cranked up a few more notches. This is why I hide in my Art or in Solo Gaming which is mostly Classic since everything including the Outdoor Grill is online and forced into it.
Bah anyways, rather than drone on and on, I'll stop here
I may miss a day or two this month from posting, I'm dragging my feet now.
Squeak at you laters.
When you mentioned gaming I suddenly thought, MINECRAFT! jump into creative mode and you can build anything! I started by making a tingle through a mountain. ( use TNT blocks knock two center blocks deep set the TNT block and hit it with a flint and steel get back and <<<BOOM!>>> a 12 block cube blasted clear! Lay some rail, add Redstone torch power tracks and you can that's anywhere in a mine cart! Blast through the mountain, build a sky bridge across to the next one!
You can set up vast self watering farms, there are wiki's that cab show you how to build almost anything the possibilities are endless. There are videos on YouTube showing just how creative folks have gotten, they can be very inspirational.
Being more of a writer than artiest, I am forcing myself to draw again, being a natural south paw, I tried drawing right handed, not expecting much, & I was pleasantly surprised! (typing this out on a kindle, so no comp access, so I can't scan or post anything yet.) I've set myself a 30 day drawing challenge with the added complication of drawing with both hands, not just my "dominant" one!
The holiday season can be rough, with SAD ( seasonal dissect active disorder) a fancy name for the winter blues, caused by lower light levels in winter I have found that replacing the lights where you spend most of your time with "full spectrum" or what are called daylight bulbs really makes a differeence! Do your best to go outside at least once a day and get some sun if it's out, but fresh air can also help in grey days like we get in the Pacific Northwest.
Just take things a day at a time my friend, know there are folks who care about you and that things WILL get better. Count your blessings, meaning list what you are grateful for in your life! She knows, you may want to draw them as a form of expression. For me, sometimes it is hard to summon the energy to even get out of bed, just doing that I count as an accomplishment when the winter blues have a grip on me. Perspective; use it or lose it!
With the world globe crazy and seemingly upside down (some folks call it Clown world) just remember what you cherish in your life and be grateful, think of it as Enduring to the end, or " Never give up, Never surrender! " try watching cute pet videos on youtube, if you find yourself getting really down.
Bright blessings, and merry Christmas my friend.
--Rick
Right now I'm trying to get Achievements on the Xbone, its a long haul as I'm trying to clear out sidequests as well.
I'll be drawing here soon, as you mentioned, you don't use it you lose it. So will at least be doodling until I figure out a project i want to focus more on.
Thank you again
If you need/want to talk, hit me up. Notes or Discord, hell even email, lol.
Also Mincraft is a nice time sink and very creative as well.
Achievement hunting in Skyrim still at the moment tho
Maybe I'll make Coupons good for chores lol, better than empty paws heh
When you mentioned Xbone, my first thought was *Skyrim!*
Did a run as a Kajeet blacksmith! (Because, why not?) Talk about *Grinding XP!* heh.
I find Minecraft much more creative, here is an extreme example of what one can do...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tDxKhiJfgYk
Would I do this? No. But I have built a few old school kits back in the day ( as in soldering parts to boards) but this, while impressive to me serves as a warning... *"THIS WAY LIES MADNESS!"* <Snerk>
best of luck, my friend.
--Rick