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🌙Forward - an update🌙
2 years ago
General
I'm sure to those who watch me close and have had dealings with me on a more personal level (like commissions or note conversations) it has not gone unnoticed that my communication, turn around time, and art quantity have all been declining, here's why:
• To start with, I've been undergoing a lengthy test period for adhd meds which didn't seem to do enough, but when I'd go off of them for a few weeks it was incredibly noticeable to the point where I could hardly function.
• Been dealing with my visa, just got it back so that's good and finally done with
• Been job hunting for ages
• And, on a very bleak note, I hit a rock bottom with mental health which resulted in the most extreme depression I've ever felt (and that takes some doing) and most erm suicidal I've ever felt--obviously I didn't act on it although the urge was there.
I want to apologise for how crappy I've been at replying, and want you to know how thankful I have been to have steady commissioners and followers. I've been on the fence about doing this journal because I never want to come across like I'm e-begging or attention seeking or anything like that. Everyone has their own challenges in life and mine are no more important than someone else's.
The important part:
I've been job hunting relentlessly. Trying to find something I'd be happy to do for the rest of my life. I'm very thankful for having been able to squeeze by on art but it just isn't enough anymore, I struggle to make the minimum for bills so I have to do what I have to do! I did find one, but at the moment I'm not sure when I'll be starting, maybe after xmas? (art teacher, have to wait until after term) so that means another month or two of commissions. Provided the job works out I'll still do art, however I will probably take on fewer commissions. And, speaking of commissions, I'd like to not do adopts this month, but will potentially do a final batch next month. So, instead, I'll be posting a journal shortly about what I'm currently offering. Of course, if there's little interest then I will do some more eggs, but possibly a smaller selection.
Thank you for reading!
• To start with, I've been undergoing a lengthy test period for adhd meds which didn't seem to do enough, but when I'd go off of them for a few weeks it was incredibly noticeable to the point where I could hardly function.
• Been dealing with my visa, just got it back so that's good and finally done with
• Been job hunting for ages
• And, on a very bleak note, I hit a rock bottom with mental health which resulted in the most extreme depression I've ever felt (and that takes some doing) and most erm suicidal I've ever felt--obviously I didn't act on it although the urge was there.
I want to apologise for how crappy I've been at replying, and want you to know how thankful I have been to have steady commissioners and followers. I've been on the fence about doing this journal because I never want to come across like I'm e-begging or attention seeking or anything like that. Everyone has their own challenges in life and mine are no more important than someone else's.
The important part:
I've been job hunting relentlessly. Trying to find something I'd be happy to do for the rest of my life. I'm very thankful for having been able to squeeze by on art but it just isn't enough anymore, I struggle to make the minimum for bills so I have to do what I have to do! I did find one, but at the moment I'm not sure when I'll be starting, maybe after xmas? (art teacher, have to wait until after term) so that means another month or two of commissions. Provided the job works out I'll still do art, however I will probably take on fewer commissions. And, speaking of commissions, I'd like to not do adopts this month, but will potentially do a final batch next month. So, instead, I'll be posting a journal shortly about what I'm currently offering. Of course, if there's little interest then I will do some more eggs, but possibly a smaller selection.
Thank you for reading!
I'm so happy to hear you got the job! I'm excited to see what your future holds and I hope a little more stability brings you some calm.