Hey floofers and scalies, I don't really know why I rarely make journal entries; they're weirdly intimidating to start... I think I actually have more short stories uploaded than journal posts, even though the latter shouldn't be that hard to write; just my irrational and anxious self being dumb, I suppose. By the way, to anyone who has read any of my creative writing... thank you so much, because as lame as it sounds, that's kind of the work that I find most meaningful in my life, since it's something that actually stays behind and whatnot. I absolutely love talking with my many awesome friends though, plus I still enjoy uploading varied artwork!

For whatever reason, I didn't write convention reactions for the past two years, but which I attended were about the same as prior years, so see my previous journal entry for some general notes. It's really lovely getting to physically see faraway friends of mine at these events; more recent examples include rooming with the super-dooper Skah 'Yoonk, hanging out with the kindhearted Kenji Fox at Anthrocon, meeting the creatively cool Crowned Victory, and talking again with the jazzy author Joshiah along with other lovely peeps like the valiant Vintage Coyote and positive Pepper Coyote... I like alliterations a lot, if that wasn't obvious yet.

Other random things from the last few conventions include:
- Buying more emotionally moving artwork to hang up
- Chilling at wonderfully varied restaurants with friends
- Continuing to listen to authors at writing panels
- Convincing a non-furry friend to attend their first furry con in the area
- Getting my butt absolutely kicked at a Mario Kart tournament
- Somehow winning a modded Super Mario Bros. competition
- Touring parts of Pittsburgh, Chicago, and other pleasant places
- Winning prizes in a Leopardy show; yes, that's the name, and it rocks!

Thanks to everyone who volunteers at these events! I look forward to seeing more fluffy faces again once the pandemic ends.

Speaking of awesome people, my continued gratitude toward all of y'all who continue to help the furry community thrive; any bad apples and toxic incidents are easily outnumbered by the amount of general kindness and positive inclusivity that's everywhere. This especially is true during the ongoing pandemic, which has taken emotional tolls and been depressing to many people including myself, having a hugely significant percentage of hangouts online now, plus I'm pretty sure I'm a germaphobe now, so that's fun... but it's nothing compared to those who have been infected, so stay safe and hang in there, everybody! Your positivity and empathy toward others are super appreciated; be sure to also take care of yourselves though!

Before ending my spontaneous and unorganized journal entry, here are some current goals of mine:
- Improve own physical health, trying to exercise (or at least move around outdoors) more often
- Make more Fur Affinity journal entries (more than annually at the very least)
- Upload more art commissions, and hop into live art streams more often
- Write another short story after my weirdly long hiatus; I have an idea involving Mello and presents!

Have I mentioned that my boyfriend and I still love each other? Because we do! I'm extremely grateful having him during the outbreak. ^_^

...Was this journal entry cheesy enough? Anyway, thanks for reading my rambled thoughts, and stay awesome! Meow!