Again, it's been a while since I've been openly active here (as opposed to lurking around in the background and just kinda stalking those I watch) and I feel like I get back out into the open again. XD

So, what's been going on with me that's had me so hidey and secretive? Frankly, I'm simply exhausted. My company moved to a new location (further away) about a year ago, which added an extra half hour plus (each way) to my previous commute. All of that in the notorious Southern California LA/Orange County traffic. You'll notice that it was about a year ago that I started getting less active here and been struggling with art block and lack of creative energy.

Basically, I spend close to 3 hours a day driving to and from work. By the time I get home, I'm just so drained and exhausted that even if I have the desire to draw or do something creative, I simply don't have the energy to do anything. I find myself just playing video games or chatting with friends to unwind a little and then crashing hard and starting over again in the morning.

While I've been looking for a new place to live closer to work, the california real-estate market and rental market is ridiculously over-priced and it's not really feasible to make a move just yet. Hopefully that'll change soon, but I just don't know at this time.

As far as art goes, I'm starting to get the creative bug back again for the last week or so. BUT, because life just can't be that easy, my monitor on my computer is going on the fritz now. XD Fortunately it's still under warranty so it won't cost me anything to get it fixed or replaced, but without it I can't really draw much of anything on my tiny laptop screen. Hopefully that issue will be clearing up early next week and I should be able to start producing some arts again. (stares longingly at my dormant stylus)

Some of you have been waiting for arts, I know. Thank you so much for being patient, and hopefully I'll be able to get those pieces done soon. They're currently in various stages of completion (from sketch to ink to coloring, etc) so they have been worked on, they're just not done yet. :P

I know some of you were present for the story stream I did about a month ago with  chuziku. I have the video files for those, but again the exhaustion has prevented me from processing them and getting them uploaded to Youtube like I promised I would. Those are close to the top of my priority list though, and once I get my monitor situation straightened out I'll be hopping right on to those and getting them done. I really enjoyed the process of reading my stories to y'all and seeing Chuz doodle the action. Keep an eye out for those. ;)

Thank all of you for your love and support. A lot of you have been talking with me on Skype and have helped me immensely getting through a lot of the stress that's been going on in my life. I've missed y'all though, and am really looking forward to getting back into production with things again soon.

To all my new watchers who have watched me recently for no apparent reason I can figure out since I haven't been uploading anything, welcome! Glad you took the time to find me and follow me. :P

Sláinte! Brock