Alright, it's happened. The big 29, guys.

And so far, I'm feeling pretty good about it. I've still got my hair, I've still got my teeth, and I've still got my horribly insane brain. And what's better, I've finally gotten a decent job with the Humane Society! Its' only minimum wage, but it's full time (or close enough to it), and my work will feel like it MATTERS.

Things to improve on or think about for the coming year:

Hair's okay, hasn't gotten worse, but still a bit thinner on top. Maybe check with a doctor soon as I can afford it to make sure there aren't any underlying health issues, hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies going on.

Haven't seen a dentist in four years now. I need to rectify this. Aflac dental insurance, here I come.

Writing and voice acting practice has been far too lax. I need to get on the ball with that one. Anyone have any links to give me to sites that'll give me a fair shake, lemme know.

Picture commissions--I'll be able to afford them soon! And I won't feel bad for spending the money! I'll have to get things moving if this is gonna work out.

And last, but certainly not least:

I finally managed to convince myself that I haven't wasted my 20s--this decade was more a character-building one than a career-building one for me, I think. In ten years, I've managed to come to terms with coping with the death of my mother, defeated depression, developed a healthy work ethic and some good money sense and real-world sense, battled outright alcoholism and won, and now I'm gonna make my 29th year of life the best end to my 20s that I can, and my 30s can be all about getting out there and making something of myself.

Now I just need to work on getting out of this small godforsaken town at last.

And that's all I gotta say for now! Keep being cool, you crazy lovable people you!