Well we're over the hump. Another decade is on its way to the end! I can't say I'm looking forward to being an old man, but it's not like there's anything I can do to stop it! So I guess I'll just keep on doing what I do. Sometimes I wonder if there will ever come a time when I say "Okay, I'm done with doing this" and I think I'm starting to realize that the answer may not necessarily be up to me. I think it's really up to you. When you're all tired of me, then I'll stop. But as long as there's still at least one person who I can entertain or make them smile, forget all the troubles in the world, and believe that there's still good stuff out there, even if only for a moment, then I'll keep going!

2015 was a big year in terms of exposure for me. I did a lot of youtube videos in the early half of the year, and finally got to take Rinn to the east coast, to the delight of many. It was a ton of fun, and though I basically bankrupted myself for the year, I believe it's better to spend money on experiences, because material things will come and go, but experiences you'll keep with you always.

The rest of the post is long and wordy, so if you want to take off here, I wish you all the best in 2016. If things are going well, keep that momentum up! If things aren't so sunny in your life, I hope things turn around for you this year!

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Year 2015 Hilights:

- Youtube: Although I don't get a TON of views/likes comparatively, I have gotten a lot of direct feedback from people who enjoy the fursuit dance videos and particularly people who are helped by the dance tips. My channel started out slow and ramped up quickly over the year, even as my ability to produce content slowed toward the end of the year. For 2016, I'd like to do tip videos more regularly, perhaps in a Q&A style, engaging with viewers, and continue doing freestyle videos of ~1:00-1:40 in length.

-BLFC: Always a hilight of any year, BLFC was awesome. Even with the crappy weather, you just can't NOT have a good time at this con. The execution of con theme was SO great, and I got to hang with a ton of friends. Oh, yeah, and it was also the con where a World First occurred: First Sergal dancer to win a dance competition (achievement unlocked)!

-AC: My 2nd trip to the Furry Holylands. My first trip to AC was in 2012 and it was there I sat watching the dance comp and decided I needed to be one of those fluffy things busting moves on stage. In this trip, that dream was made reality. I honestly never expected to make the cut at the world's largest furry con, but I did, and as I walked up the steps to take the stage, my whole body was shaking so much I didn't think I could pull off the choreo. But it turned out all right, and though I didn't place, lots of you personally told me how much you loved it, which is all I could ever ask for and more than I deserve!

-RF: The con that was heard 'round the world XD RF may have gotten booted from its Seattle location for this con, but I never saw any of the bad behavior myself. Maybe it was because I was not in the con hotel, maybe it was because the only time I spent in the con was for dance comp, parade, and the raves, but either way, I had a good time. I ramped up my choreo for the dance comp in this one with a focus on clean, musical movements and it paid off with a 2nd place win. Seattle's one of my fav places to visit, and it's not very far away so it really bites that this con can no longer be hosted there.

-Digital Artist?: I decided to take up digital art as a hobby, with a focus on concept art and digital painting methods. I can't honestly say why I decided to do this but I guess the time's just right. My focus is primarily on Vilous (Mick Ono's creation), but I also have a big interest in doing general environment concepts.

What's the plan for 2016?

I think my focus will be evenly spread between dance and digital art. I am still enrolled in the dance studio, I've cut practice to every other day (on gym days) to make time for other things. I miss producing more regular content for people, so I hope I can make at least 1 video per month, ideally of high quality and on-location, but even if it's just a dance short in the kitchen, I'm gonna hold myself to it. I'd also like to get a few more silly photo ideas done to help complete the illusion that I'm just living my life as this sergal all the time XD Right now I'm planning to hit BLFC, maybe RF (what a shame), and MFF for 2016. Is there anything you want to see from me? I want to make sure what I put out there is going in the direction that people will most enjoy. Lemme know if you have the time!