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Important Update~
9 years ago
First off, holy shit its been a long time since I've made a proper update and for that, I apologize. I was hoping to get to where I could update regularly but that never happened. I'm very sorry for that. I've got some important things to talk about that I've put off for way too long cause I wasn't sure how I wanted to handle it but its better to be straight forward then skate around it for any longer. Thus, this update.
2016 has been a doozy. So much has happened and frankly, its been very overwhelming. The year started off with my car dying and me having to get a new vehicle. I absolutely love my new car, don't get me wrong but the costs of making car payments plus insurance threw a wrench in my plans for the year. I was hoping to finish the last payment on my Saturn and then take the time to put money back for a new care AND use money to go see a chiropractor in town. This didn't happen. All my money essentially goes to my Kia and what money I do save goes to the few cons I've made it to this year.
As this year has gone on, I have found out three members of my family are very sick. My Grandma JoAnn as hospitalized before being released to a nursing center after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She passed away June 20th. My Uncle Mike was also struggling with pancreatic cancer. He passed away September 13th, not even a week ago. I have another family member who has an ongoing list of health issues piling up on top of each other like extreme anemia, severe infection in the bones around a joint, and a developing autoimmune disease. We're waiting for blood test results from a hematologist/Oncologist for further information.
My own health is also not the best. I've been battling anxiety and depression big time as of late and the issues with my neck and back are steadily getting worse as I can't afford a chiropractor. The reverse curve/scoliosis in my neck is pinching my axial nerve, resulting in constant but varying degrees of vertigo as well as headaches/migranes that never truly fully go away. The scoliosis in my lower spine also causes pain and discomfort from time to time and I don't remember the last time I got a well rested sleep that wasn't a result of me passing out from complete exhausted. Any more I have to "sleep" 8 to 10 hours a night but I constantly wake up and have to rotate from side to side and laying flat on my back to keep the stiffness when I wake up low. Those who have migranes and/or live in constant pain and discomfort know it can be very draining. I've been told several times by my roommates that I look like I'm about to faint and I always look exhausted. But until I can apply for insurance this November, I have no way to even remotely seeking help, be if from a chiropractor (which I likely will still not be able to afford due to having to go to multiple session) or a doctor to seek help for pain management, my anxiety and depression, or any other health issues that may develop. Its all very frustrating and I wish there was an easy solution.
And I never did mention the fall I took just a couple weeks ago. I admit I can be a klutz but I happened to fall down a full flight of wood stairs while trying to get ready for work. It kept me down for about a week and half as it hurt to walk or stand. But, after biting the bullet to go to the ER (NOT looking forward to that bill), I found out I only heavily bruised the area and nothing was fractured.
Ok, on to the REALLY important stuff! This year, with everything going on, has been hard on me in the ways of trying to get anything done. Due to my health issues and the things going on this year, I am constantly exhausted and am drained of all energy by the time I come home from my full time job. The last project I completed was a quick personal project that included remaking Crow's (my Dutchie) head. And its still not officially finished. I've been helping friends with their own projects this year, worked on an art trade, and have been making slow progress on commissions, and finished a couple premades started last year. My big personal project for the year hasn't been touched since June.
I'll be honest, even though I know I don't have alot to do, because of my health, the recent family health issues, my energy and motivation have been low. I get home and I don't want move cause I hurt and I just want to zone out. I feel like having a crafting night with friends would help alot as it seems like the only time I can work now is at the monthly Artist Jam but thats not a good way to do things unless I can figure out how to do a crafting night regularly with friends to keep me motivated and moving.
That being said, I will have my commissions done this year. I promise that. I'm super bummed that means my Feraligatr will not be finished cause I've wanted nothing more then to work on her instead of constantly stressing about health, exhaustion, and commissions. But they will be done. I can no apologize enough for taking so long on everything. I wish I had more space to work with. I wish I could organize regular crafting parties with friends so we could all work on stuff in a timely manner (plus social interaction! yay!). But I'm doing what I can right now, to make things right and save my sanity and health while still getting what work I can done.
Now that this is all said and done, here's the last bit I'd like to talk about~
After 2016, I will likely not take commissions. I will finish projects I promised to friends but outside of that, I will stick to personal projects and premades. Speaking of personal projects, I am only working on 2 new ones before I stop for an undetermined about of time due to my health. I have a collab planned but it will not be started till my friends are ready.
Commissions will not be continued after my queue is completed due to wanting to focus on my own mental and physical health. I have anxiety and depression, I need to focus on making myself better and keeping myself happy and healthy before I can do more for others. Constantly stressing out over my health, family, commissions, money, and my own projects is just... too much so if I can eliminate one factor, I hope it'll help some.
Going back on the topic of my health, on top of discontinuing commissions, I've been questioning how long I can continue attending conventions and costuming. Its hard on my back and neck though attending cons has generally, always been a fun thing that actually helps my mental health. I just need to find a balance.
On to projects and commissions, here's what I'm hoping to do~
- COMMISSIONS
-Granite will be finished by the end of September
- Snowflake Kigu and Volibear Kigu will be finished for Nebraskon
- Velcrow will be started once kigus are at least half way done
- Silver will be a partial by MFF
-Personal Projects
- Fixing up Crow the Dutch Angel Dragon (Finish head, new wings, paw pads) will be done by MFF
-Taki the Feraligatr (original completion dated for July, pushed to November) will be done by NakaKon
- Kweh the Chocobo 3.0 be finished Spring/Summer of 2017
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. This year has been a mess and I know I wrote a shit storm of stuff in my attempt to explain whats going on. Again, I'm so sorry for all those who have been waiting for things or just haven't heard from me in way too long.
Thank you for taking the time to read all this!
~ Tiamatt
THE YEAR IN GENERAL2016 has been a doozy. So much has happened and frankly, its been very overwhelming. The year started off with my car dying and me having to get a new vehicle. I absolutely love my new car, don't get me wrong but the costs of making car payments plus insurance threw a wrench in my plans for the year. I was hoping to finish the last payment on my Saturn and then take the time to put money back for a new care AND use money to go see a chiropractor in town. This didn't happen. All my money essentially goes to my Kia and what money I do save goes to the few cons I've made it to this year.
As this year has gone on, I have found out three members of my family are very sick. My Grandma JoAnn as hospitalized before being released to a nursing center after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She passed away June 20th. My Uncle Mike was also struggling with pancreatic cancer. He passed away September 13th, not even a week ago. I have another family member who has an ongoing list of health issues piling up on top of each other like extreme anemia, severe infection in the bones around a joint, and a developing autoimmune disease. We're waiting for blood test results from a hematologist/Oncologist for further information.
My own health is also not the best. I've been battling anxiety and depression big time as of late and the issues with my neck and back are steadily getting worse as I can't afford a chiropractor. The reverse curve/scoliosis in my neck is pinching my axial nerve, resulting in constant but varying degrees of vertigo as well as headaches/migranes that never truly fully go away. The scoliosis in my lower spine also causes pain and discomfort from time to time and I don't remember the last time I got a well rested sleep that wasn't a result of me passing out from complete exhausted. Any more I have to "sleep" 8 to 10 hours a night but I constantly wake up and have to rotate from side to side and laying flat on my back to keep the stiffness when I wake up low. Those who have migranes and/or live in constant pain and discomfort know it can be very draining. I've been told several times by my roommates that I look like I'm about to faint and I always look exhausted. But until I can apply for insurance this November, I have no way to even remotely seeking help, be if from a chiropractor (which I likely will still not be able to afford due to having to go to multiple session) or a doctor to seek help for pain management, my anxiety and depression, or any other health issues that may develop. Its all very frustrating and I wish there was an easy solution.
And I never did mention the fall I took just a couple weeks ago. I admit I can be a klutz but I happened to fall down a full flight of wood stairs while trying to get ready for work. It kept me down for about a week and half as it hurt to walk or stand. But, after biting the bullet to go to the ER (NOT looking forward to that bill), I found out I only heavily bruised the area and nothing was fractured.
COMMISSIONS AND PROJECTSOk, on to the REALLY important stuff! This year, with everything going on, has been hard on me in the ways of trying to get anything done. Due to my health issues and the things going on this year, I am constantly exhausted and am drained of all energy by the time I come home from my full time job. The last project I completed was a quick personal project that included remaking Crow's (my Dutchie) head. And its still not officially finished. I've been helping friends with their own projects this year, worked on an art trade, and have been making slow progress on commissions, and finished a couple premades started last year. My big personal project for the year hasn't been touched since June.
I'll be honest, even though I know I don't have alot to do, because of my health, the recent family health issues, my energy and motivation have been low. I get home and I don't want move cause I hurt and I just want to zone out. I feel like having a crafting night with friends would help alot as it seems like the only time I can work now is at the monthly Artist Jam but thats not a good way to do things unless I can figure out how to do a crafting night regularly with friends to keep me motivated and moving.
That being said, I will have my commissions done this year. I promise that. I'm super bummed that means my Feraligatr will not be finished cause I've wanted nothing more then to work on her instead of constantly stressing about health, exhaustion, and commissions. But they will be done. I can no apologize enough for taking so long on everything. I wish I had more space to work with. I wish I could organize regular crafting parties with friends so we could all work on stuff in a timely manner (plus social interaction! yay!). But I'm doing what I can right now, to make things right and save my sanity and health while still getting what work I can done.
IN THE FUTURENow that this is all said and done, here's the last bit I'd like to talk about~
After 2016, I will likely not take commissions. I will finish projects I promised to friends but outside of that, I will stick to personal projects and premades. Speaking of personal projects, I am only working on 2 new ones before I stop for an undetermined about of time due to my health. I have a collab planned but it will not be started till my friends are ready.
Commissions will not be continued after my queue is completed due to wanting to focus on my own mental and physical health. I have anxiety and depression, I need to focus on making myself better and keeping myself happy and healthy before I can do more for others. Constantly stressing out over my health, family, commissions, money, and my own projects is just... too much so if I can eliminate one factor, I hope it'll help some.
Going back on the topic of my health, on top of discontinuing commissions, I've been questioning how long I can continue attending conventions and costuming. Its hard on my back and neck though attending cons has generally, always been a fun thing that actually helps my mental health. I just need to find a balance.
On to projects and commissions, here's what I'm hoping to do~
- COMMISSIONS
-Granite will be finished by the end of September
- Snowflake Kigu and Volibear Kigu will be finished for Nebraskon
- Velcrow will be started once kigus are at least half way done
- Silver will be a partial by MFF
-Personal Projects
- Fixing up Crow the Dutch Angel Dragon (Finish head, new wings, paw pads) will be done by MFF
-Taki the Feraligatr (original completion dated for July, pushed to November) will be done by NakaKon
- Kweh the Chocobo 3.0 be finished Spring/Summer of 2017
FINALLY....If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. This year has been a mess and I know I wrote a shit storm of stuff in my attempt to explain whats going on. Again, I'm so sorry for all those who have been waiting for things or just haven't heard from me in way too long.
Thank you for taking the time to read all this!
~ Tiamatt
We will probably be skipping cons next year and using it as an opportunity to build back up a financial nest after how much this year has set us back. That being said, we should plan a weekend together again some time ^^
Ohh, end of this month eh? *wags* If possible I would LOVE to see ya stream it
And I really want to come visit! I miss my wolves~ <3
I'll be at the artist jam today working on it so I'll see if I can get a stream going. Depends on Krypton's wifi.