Over a year on FA. A thanks to all of ya.
13 years ago
I'm amazed, to say the least. I'm extremely ecstatic when I look back at what this year has brought. Ups, downs. Friends, foes. I've loved and I've lost. Some things could've gone differently to achieve better results, but I'm not gonna think about what could've been, and all the other "What if" moments. That's the kind of stuff that calls forth a depression. And also, I'll admit there are those of you I should've stayed more in touch with. Especially
ZaryaRaccoon. It's just that I feel bad I can't do a darn thing for you, and so find it hard to even say "hi". You deserve better than what the world's been giving you so far, buddy.
But it's not all excuses from here. Many, MANY good things have happened during my time here so far. And those are the things to focus on.
Stripekazama and
Leophan, my relationship to you two speaks for itself. Not only did Stripe pull me out of my many years of loneliness and stick with me, but he also introduced me to this norwegian lion. We've since talked, laughed and cried, and are now a little furry family. Funny how these things work out. A rock solid trio, whose foundations cannot be shaken even by the mightiest earthquake. We're a team, we're a family, and my theoretical deity I love you guys.
Then there's
Tadcooga. Not just an amazing artist, but also an inspiring person who, in the face of the worst we as people can imagine, still manages to put on a bright smile and keep the darkness at bay. Always filling his art to the brim with passion to a point unmatched even by the frickin' mona lisa. And despite this massive talent, he's modest and down to earth, and a fantastic friend.
I have met too many wonderful people in this fandom to list here. But if you're readin this, then the following is for you:
Thanks. From the bottom of my heart and any other organ. I cherish each of you. I value each of you highly. I took a leap of faith into this community, and for every new acquaintance, for every new watcher, I feel so great about that decision. I deeply regret not talking much to many of you, but man...I suck at smalltalk, and for some reason can't bring myself to do it. As most may have noticed, the only times we really talk, is when you have problems. I really want to do my part to help change that, but I just don't know HOW to bring myself to do that. Really, I have so many on my Skype. I click their names and start to think of something to say, but it just sounds stupid and uninteresting, and I delete it and try again some other day with the same result. Having been socially inactive for 7 years has left its mark. It'll take some time to fix that.
But yeah, big thanks to all of ya.
On the artsy side, ordering a new mouse for nov. 1. Then I can at least get back to modeling (Even playing Borderlands 2 is extremely hard and frustrating with a mouse that either double clicks, or doesn't register a click at all.)! But alas, can't do much texture work until after christmas, as that's when I'll buy a tablet. No money sucks! Hopefully my monitor won't die completely before new years, although it does seem to be getting close.

But it's not all excuses from here. Many, MANY good things have happened during my time here so far. And those are the things to focus on.


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I have met too many wonderful people in this fandom to list here. But if you're readin this, then the following is for you:
Thanks. From the bottom of my heart and any other organ. I cherish each of you. I value each of you highly. I took a leap of faith into this community, and for every new acquaintance, for every new watcher, I feel so great about that decision. I deeply regret not talking much to many of you, but man...I suck at smalltalk, and for some reason can't bring myself to do it. As most may have noticed, the only times we really talk, is when you have problems. I really want to do my part to help change that, but I just don't know HOW to bring myself to do that. Really, I have so many on my Skype. I click their names and start to think of something to say, but it just sounds stupid and uninteresting, and I delete it and try again some other day with the same result. Having been socially inactive for 7 years has left its mark. It'll take some time to fix that.
But yeah, big thanks to all of ya.
On the artsy side, ordering a new mouse for nov. 1. Then I can at least get back to modeling (Even playing Borderlands 2 is extremely hard and frustrating with a mouse that either double clicks, or doesn't register a click at all.)! But alas, can't do much texture work until after christmas, as that's when I'll buy a tablet. No money sucks! Hopefully my monitor won't die completely before new years, although it does seem to be getting close.
Happy to know you. The fandom wouldn't be the same without you :)