It's 2013 already, it seems; the apocalypse didn't happen - fortunately! - and the new year once again is full of opportunities and surprises for all of us, hopefully mostly enjoyable ones.

I haven't had much time to browse around here and say "Thank you!" for the comments and watches I received I'm afraid - so I hope you (yes, you!) accept my gratitude even if it comes slightly belated in form of this journal. Christmas isn't always easy. It's a thoughtful time for most, a part of the year where you spend time with your family and your beloved ones and share love and honesty. The lights on the streets, the christmas carols on the radio, the smell in the stores and the TV shows all create that illusion of a picture perfect world in harmony - which at the same time is what makes the dark areas in our lifes and hearts sometimes appear a little darker and emptier than usual with this huge contrast.

My wishlist for this year is a small one. I want to take care of myself, my cats, be the best friend one can possibly be to those I consider close and dear to me, and I need to learn to be less pseudo-productive. I'm the kind of person that gets crazy if I spend 5 minutes without doing anything I consider to be 'useful' - and it's about time for me to appreciate doing nothing at all, and getting a bit calmer and more relaxed.

That won't be easy! I still want to write music. A lot of it! And I'm already super excited about almost every upcoming week-end, as I get to spend it with a dear friend and - *gasp!* - work on a fursuit. I'm curious how that'll turn out, but I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun.

Take care y'all, enjoy the year - and expect more music on this account. :3

~Luchs