Well! I finally broke out of an art slump (Drew more in the last four months than I have in the last four years before that) in part because of all the commissions I've gotten (both for myself/my friends from other artists, and as the artist for other people)

Lost a very good friend, and have another whose medical outlook is not great, though I'm trying to be optimistic for her. Had my own medical adventure and lost over a hundred pounds. An uncle with cancer, but he seems to be doing well, considering, you know, cancer. Found out my cousin is a furry.

Ten years working this part time retail job, making less than many states' minimum wages even after that long, and even with a degree, no new opportunities. It's time to start hunting for internships, I think, even if they're going to have to be unpaid, just so I can get those required years of experience.

Here's hoping we can all collectively make the world a little bit less of a dumpster fire in the upcoming year.