Bah.

I hate updating my journal things with whining stuff, but it's one of the few places I feel safest to do so. However, I'll offset the self-pity with some fun stuff first.

So, I've seen the sketches for the "Win a Date" contest winners and the initial sketches are BEAUTIFUL to say the least. I am absolutely delighted to see how it all turns out! Please bear in mind the artist is currently busy on personal business though, so winners should be aware that it'll still take a bit more time before results are released.

As far as the bummer stuff goes, I dunno. Lately I've been having a real hard time reaching out to people in a meaningful way and getting the reaction I want (which is often just a conversation). Being asked to divulge personal information (which you DO want to share and they ask for), I don't mind. But it seems as of late no one wants to get back to me. I dunno. I know I should be thicker skinned, but recently I just want to be expressive with people and not have that action immediately make me fret that an e-mail penpal is going to just disappear on me.

What do you guys think? Have you ever shared maybe too much and had people up and disappear on you? How have you dealt with it? I know the obvious response is "move on, suck it up" but it's getting tougher over time to just keep doing that over and over.

Anyway, I'm off. I hope all my watchers have a great week. You can look forward to some new art pieces in my gallery in the near future!

- RD