this time of the year
2 years ago
Yes, time for an update and explanation. I am not especially active on FA these days, but not because i changed sites or stopped arting entirely. The past two years were.. eventful for me. If you follow me on twitter or telegram you might have a glympse of it, but i decided to make a bit of a summary here:
- in 2021 we went to the States to kind of rescue Raksha's grandma and (what we didn't know then) very ungreatful uncle
- we succeeded but it cost us 3 months of work and torture which had left me damaged physically and in need to recover for few months after we got back
- 2022 came and i struggled to finish unfinished and promised art, obligations i made and such. I succeded to a degree
- I got pregnant before summer and the moment autumn came it began to be harder and harder to focus and work, so after busy summer i had to slow down and eventually stop working by the end of the year.
- in February 2023 i gave birth to our baby boy, and have been caring for him since, almost constantly, full time job.
Now, i had thoughts, opinions, expectations, but, as usual, as they do, the baby took all of that and threw it out the window. I wish i could be back to work already, i need it both mentally and financially, but as of now, i got rid of any delusions about having a say in when i'll be able to have any time for myself or actual work. For those who know, it might explain a bit when i say we got ourselves a high need baby. Be patient, i'm going to come back.. one day. Hopefully this year.
Stay healthy, you guys, drink lots of water, remember to unclench your jaw sometimes and strive for more. life can be nice sometimes, don't forget that.
- in 2021 we went to the States to kind of rescue Raksha's grandma and (what we didn't know then) very ungreatful uncle
- we succeeded but it cost us 3 months of work and torture which had left me damaged physically and in need to recover for few months after we got back
- 2022 came and i struggled to finish unfinished and promised art, obligations i made and such. I succeded to a degree
- I got pregnant before summer and the moment autumn came it began to be harder and harder to focus and work, so after busy summer i had to slow down and eventually stop working by the end of the year.
- in February 2023 i gave birth to our baby boy, and have been caring for him since, almost constantly, full time job.
Now, i had thoughts, opinions, expectations, but, as usual, as they do, the baby took all of that and threw it out the window. I wish i could be back to work already, i need it both mentally and financially, but as of now, i got rid of any delusions about having a say in when i'll be able to have any time for myself or actual work. For those who know, it might explain a bit when i say we got ourselves a high need baby. Be patient, i'm going to come back.. one day. Hopefully this year.
Stay healthy, you guys, drink lots of water, remember to unclench your jaw sometimes and strive for more. life can be nice sometimes, don't forget that.
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Good luck with your baby! I remember those early days very fondly. 👨🍼❤️
I hope the rest of the year is a calm one for you to enjoy, especially since it is your son’s first Christmas!!