I guess I fell off the bandwagon back there a ways. Whoops.

So much has happened since the last time we talked. I finally managed to save up enough money for a new computer to replace the dead laptop and all of the art software that I lost when it crashed, so I'm officially back in business. That means I can finally get to work on finishing a few digital projects I was working on before the kaput back in September. Hooray!

and I ended up adopting an adorable 6 month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi late in September, and he's been keeping us extremely busy. Housebreaking him was a bit of a challenge at first, seeing as he'd lived in a cage his entire life and hadn't learned not to use the potty in the same place where he sleeps, but he finally caught on. I've finally got him trained to walk politely on the leash and to do a number of basic commands. We're considering enrollment into obedience training or agility for him, since he loves the mental stimulation that comes with having a "job."

Our agouti hooded rat, Beaker, passed away earlier this month after about a week of very strange behavior. (He started attacking us when we'd reach into the cage and often fought with Bunsen throughout the night, forcing us to isolate him in the travel cage for the last few days he was with us.) Although I expected the loss to be difficult for my little lonely rattie, he seems to be flourishing without his cage-mate. While he was always affectionate, Bunsen has taken to being a frequent shoulder surfer and pocket pet. We're still not sure if we'll be purchasing another rat to keep Bunsen company, and we've just decided to play that by ear.

On a more personal level, I'm working on my last-ever semester of school! By this time next year, I'll be a fully licensed attorney and, hopefully, have a shiny new job to show for it. Plans for the wedding are coming along slowly, but I'm not really in a rush about any of that. My main focus right now is just getting through the semester and passing the bar exam.

Oh, and... FWA 2013 is swiftly approaching, which means I'll be putting up a journal about pre-orders soon. Last year was extremely successful for me in the Artists' Alley, and I'm hoping that this year will be much the same. Keep your eyes open for an announcement!