Shit, I'm late aren't I? D:

3 weeks late you say? Hmm... yeah, sounds like me.

Well anyway, uh... Happy New Year! :3


Yeah I meant to write a New Year journal earlier, but you know how it is. Work, life, procrastination... the usual. New Years isn't gonna change that unfortunately, as the track record has proven.

Yes it is a new year, and like every year, I have goals. And 2017, well... like every year, I didn't meet my goals. :< But at least I always try to strive for excellence, as even falling far short is still better than not trying, right?

So I read last year's New Year's journal, and of course I had to laugh at how insanely optimistic I was in my ability to produce artwork at a reasonable pace. That didn't happen, truth be told. I did have a detailed plan laid out, but I really need to work on my execution of said plan. And that all amounts to self-discipline, which mine is pretty awful tbh.

Nevertheless, I did complete 18 of my Productivity Revolution projects, a few side projects that didn't count (YouTube banner, JT logos etc), and I did some sketches that will become completed works later. So I wasn't completely unproductive.

I kept my Patreon going for a full year, averaging around 5-8 patrons a month. I created a new YouTube channel (shhh... it's a secret), and I helped Kat with a few videos of us as well! ^^

Yes 2017 could have been a lot more productive. But it was an ok year (aside from politics but we won't get into that). I worked a lot and did routine home stuff. Not too much for excitement (the trip to the cabin for our second honeymoon was nice) but overall it wasn't horrible personally.


Now as far as 2018 is concerned...

I made it to space 18 on my Productivity Revolution gameboard in its first year, so I want to ratchet up the pressure a bit and try to hit 60 by the end of this year (a total of 42 completed projects). Ideally I'd like to complete a new project/commission every week, but I'm gonna have another job soon and this is still me we're talking about so uh... yeah, let's keep this attainable.

I'd like to focus on commissions this year (boy that sounds familiar) because the sooner I get those done, the sooner I can put more focus and energy on other stuff. Of course I'll work on other stuff as well, like setting up YouTube, playing music, making videos and maybe even some comics. And I gotta keep up with Patreon rewards and such. I have some new calendars and spreadsheets to hopefully help me keep on track. Maybe one day I'll be able to actually stick to the schedules I write. Hopefully this year.

All in all, as long as I make a stronger effort to be productive and reach my goal (#RoadTo60 #PRODREV2018) I'll be happy from that standpoint. ^^


And on that note...

If you wanna watch me draw some stuff tonight, I'm streaming over on Tigerdile! Like the title says, first stream of the year! ^^ (it's the Patreon VIP stream, so working on my $25 patron's commissions).

Come join me for a bit if you'd like. :3

https://www.tigerdile.com/stream/jtigerdraw

Here's to a productive, successful, happy 2018! *hopehopehope* ^^

-JT