Three years ago, I started working for the first time, and I royally fucked up pissing away the money I earned. I'm in a better mindset now, and I have a second chance to prove I'm a mature adult that can handle my finances properly. So even though I'll be working and earning money, I probably still won't be commissioning anything for a while, not until I know I'm stable and I can afford it.

Most of my money is probably going to go to my education, gas bills, and plans on getting out of this house and start being independent. And more importantly, get a job that pays better. Not too long from now, my school's going to have a bunch of things going on in its English department involving job finding, so I want to take the opportunity to start working as I earn my Bachelor's.

My goal, in time, is to be in a position where I can show proper gratitude and thanks to the important people in my life that have helped keep me afloat, whether they be through small supportive comments, or talking with me in private. It's hard to stay positive, but hell, turns out it's possible.

And just because I have a job and have to balance it with school doesn't mean I'm gonna give up on my art and coloring. I'm gonna keep doing those when I get the opportunity, just not as often as I'd like. We'll see.

So...thanks again, everyone, for the gift art, emotional support, everything. It really does mean a lot to me, more than I can express in text. For all that you've done for me, I hope I can make you proud.