2017, FINALLY! 2016 was....yeah that happened. x3 Honestly, 2016 was probably one of the hardest years I've experienced so far in my life. In both broad and personal terms. There were AMAZING moments sure, like going to Anthrocon for the first time, making so many new friends, my promotion, my mom getting her doctorate, getting my furry hoodie. But overall the year took its toll on me. Honestly, the worst part was expecting everything to turn out perfectly only to have it crash and burn miserably. Politics, personal expectations destroyed, our dog passing away; one person can only take so much stress. Luckily I had the help of my family, and friends to pull through. 2017 is going to be what I make it, screw the naysayers "oh it's all gonna be terrible, we're all gonna die, blah, blah, blah, whine, whine, whine". Yeah no thanks. I'm gonna try to be better about my art practice and writing, though with my work schedule there's really no guarantee. x3 But I'll try damn it. Also, I'm gonna try to be less "I AM NOT WORTHY TO BE IN THIS ARTIST'S PRESENCE! AAAAAA!" as I think that's off-putting to some people. In normal terms, I'm gonna try going outside my comfort zone, which is not easy for me. But again, I'm willing to try. Now then, let's make this a better year or at the very least less sucky! :D That is all. :3