I have a few commissions I really need to finish, but in good news I'm almost done and will be contacting people to send those out (I have to drive to shreveport to do that though is the only bad news)
Anyway, so the artistic opportunity I am talking about.
I have about 45 or 50 badge designs I want to test out and I only have so many of my own characters. I'll probably get through about six or seven before I run out.

so here is what I am doing. I'm offering an opportunity here it is below:

I am looking for people to allow me to use their character in my portfolio.
If they are willing to do so, they will need to comment on this post OR pm me and give me the following information:

*Character name
*a link to the reference(s) that they would like me to use (verbal descriptions accepted)
*What rating they would like they artwork to stay in (G, P-G, R etc.)
*Any specific information about character (such as "though my character is very relaxed, he would NEVER be seen in the color chartreuse.")
*anything else you may feel is worthwhile.

I need the people interested to do this with each character that they allow me to use so that I won't accidently get things backwards. I will be doing some intense artwork and tend to get really confused if I don't stay organized. I have short term memory issues.

In return you will get to have free art! i will make a copy so that I will have it for my portfolio and I can send you the original. The problem will be that I want to keep the original images in my portfolio for at least three months, but no longer than six. Which isn't really that long.

Please don't be sad if I don't pick your character, but keep in mind I am always looking for characters with new ideas, so you could recieve a pm from me asking permission to use him/her in another artpiece.

Also, I must get the person to give me the permission, I don't want "so-n-so says it's okay". Not because I am trying to be mean, but I don't want to get the information and then end up drawing something that is a total no-no.
If youknow someone who wants art and doesn't have an fa, just pm me.

I am working on my portfolio updates so that by oklacon I will have goodies to show off. My situation: I can only think of so many characters for samples.
I am thinking about cutting a deal with people, ie y'all.
If you are okay with artwork of your character in my portfolio, send me a p.m. With what you would allow, a reference or two and in return I am going to use the reference and make sample badges and you will get to have the original (or a copy, still working things out) along with the knowledge you have a first of something I guess. I have roughly 45 pieces off work I'm looking at making samples of, so there is a lot of opportunity for you. As I get more planned out on how I wAnt to do this, I will post.
But I just thought I would share what I had thought up for now so that you all could take it into consideration or maybe even mention it to someone who might be interested.
Also if I don't pick your character for something don't get angry or upset, because I can keep your charCter in mind for future pieces if you want.

In other news my roomie and partner in devious crime and mischief recently joined. Her namE is  zew~zew and you should say hello :3

so, I was in the dark room getting some checmicals mixed for class.
I got acid on my hand.
It was watered down but still fairly painful.
Now my hands are all splotchy.
This is awkward.

In other news, I've been keeping busy and may have found a really nice cheap scanner to obtain, the old one I had died on me D:

So, what's been up with everyone, I misses y'all.

And internet for that matter.

I think I'm going to look into getting it for the house once stuff resumes to normal.

COMMENT AND I'LL:

1. Tell you something I'll learn about you by looking at your FA page for 13 seconds.
2. Tell you which color you remind me of.
3. Tell you my first memory of you.
4. Tell you what pokemon you remind me of.
5. Ask you something I've always wondered about you, and your answer has to be as vague as possible to keep the suspense.
6. Tell you my favorite thing about you.
7. Give you a weird nickname
8. Tell you what's on my shirt right now.
9. Challenge you to post this on your journal.

Well, the semester has started up and I'm back in classes.
Sadly, because of school fees, as well as some unexpected bills, I won't be able to afford MFM this year.
Normally I wouldn't be so sad about it, but in all actuality it kinda is getting me down, though I know it shouldn't. I guess I should have realized, but I was really hoping to go because I wanted to see all my friends and spend time with some who I haven't seen in about a year now. Luckily I think most of them understand that school really is important for me at this point and I can't afford to miss much class.
In good news, however, I will be making it to Oklacon. Zew and I have already registered, and with Maxis coming along it should be an entertaining trip. I also will have my 30 mm manual with me to do some photography of the area, and hopefully the end results will be worthwhile.

In other news, not much is going on, other than that I've been making dishes.

Back from eureka springs.
It was interesting, i managed to get a lot of sketches of scenery, and while I was there I started writing the rough draft to what I hope will be a fairly successful story. i'll probably post a few chapters up here soon.

I know, that is really random and you may think "...Eatter is capable of grammar skills and writing?"

I am, and in all actualiy, I love to write. But I just never have time. I will make myself have time now though.

I have been doing some major revamps in my life right now and it's been really serious and slightly painful becasue I am realizing that I won't be able to let myself live as freely adn carefree as I once did (not that i really had that many carefree moments, but you get my understanding).

I have reached a point in my life where I have someone i am crazy about adn who makes me happy, in good and bad times. i have a group of friends near me who are willing to drive an hour or more to come help me out when I am suffering from my depressive episodes. i have my friends who I can see a few times a year at cons and on trips that I have a good relationship about.

It's as though i finally got to stop holding my breathe because it dawned on me, if I am going to have anyone to count on, it's going to be me. I have to be the one who says I go this way, i do that. I can't let others push me to be what i don't want to be. I cannot push others to do what they want.
Soft nudges of advice can be a wonderful thing and will also be given and recieved with smiles and utmost appreciation, because I see it as a sign of caring about a person.

I will admit that I have come to realize a moment of enlightenment I guess.

I see no point in holding anger or being upset about anything or anyone.
I see no reason to wish harm to anyone or to have a hard heart about things.
I see every reason to try and enjoy life as best I can.
I may be sick, and I may not be around forever, but I know that while I am here I should really try to make the best of it.

Sure there will be times where i will be sad or say things I shouldn't, but I have a feeling it will be a lot less and that when it does happen, it will be one of those situations where I cannot help but feel that way.

well, I have a lot of work to do, but I just thought I wul drop a line and let everyone know that I am doing okay.

I will be there till saturday if anyone who lives near there wants to get together.

well, Other than a bit of work, a few projects here and there, things have been fairly....stagnant.
I know it's a weird way to describe it, but that's just what it's been. I am excited however because after tomorrow I will have both my cubs here and we will be adventurin' and such.

I need a working scanner, I've come to that conclusion. I have waaaayyyy too much artwork to upload and no way to do it, otherwise I'm going to have to go do scanning on the local library scanner (which has a HUGE one) and have awkward scanning moments.

So, I've been redecorating, and the house is almost finished being redecorated. We're still waiting on a shipment of furniture from Bossier, and two rooms are left, otherwise it looks great.

MFM is going to be the next con I head to, I have a room, sadly I apparently reserved too late because I thought that I had opportunity elsewhere, so I'm stuck with a single bed. I'm not worried about it though, I'm actually quite excited. I'll be in Den this year, and I'll be able to show my new project to you guys, which you'll probably end up laughing at me for, but I'm pretty sure you'll adore it. :3

Anyway, I'm still a bit down because of Uncle J's death, but I'm doing better and to be honest I don't know if i should be worried that I really haven't stopped to mourn his death that much.

well, anyway I have cleanin' to do and ratties to feed.
So later.

So I recieved bad news last night.
My uncle died.
I wasn't one hundred percent surprised because he was a BIG guy (had heart surgery several times) and old.
But I still feel like I got the wind knocked out of me.
I leave Monday for the funeral and will be going to stay with family awhile. I'll be checking my phone and emails but it won't be for much more than that.
My uncle Johnny was a big part of my life when I was in high school and also was one of the greatest people out there to me. Sure he was a bit silly, but he was great and had a caring part about him. He was the one who taught me the " if I pick on you it's bc I love you" policy.
Sorry I am rambling a bit. I have to go and get some stuff done. I have work soon and I need to get myself prepared... Oh god this is going to be a long day.

However, I did recieve some sad situations, as Fat Tuesday passed away last week when I was out of town.

Zoe sent me a text and told me, she had taken her to the vet after she started having trouble breathing and the next thing they knew she had died. It was depressing.

However, that didn't stop me from much. I was sad but while Red, Zoe and I were out we ended up at the pet store.

I came home with three five week old rats. I didn't want just one, because I wanted the rat to have a companion, but when I had picked out the first two, and saw that there was only one left in the litter I was like, screw it, and went home with him as well. So now I have Wario, Waluigi and Gojira !! and oh my gosh they are such great shoulder rats already! Well trained and other than getting a little rough with each other once or twice (which is to be expected since they are all males), but we have a long way to go.

In other news, since I'm down to just me and Zoe living in the apartment and Red who is staying quite a while (and maybe moving in) we redecorated one of the rooms and the rest of the house got a good clean up.

I have nothing else much to report, it's kinda boring here, and for the little bit of time i have the internet currently (found a hot spot((ish totally stealling internets)) in my house)

well, that's all. talk at you guys later.
oh, something to entertain you all!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRZ-jLOrFfk

I have always had fun going to cons.
I have always found the silver lining when bad things happen at cons.
But this year at RCFM, I don't think I could find a bad thing about it.
Not only was I able to be around so many people who knew and cared about each and every one of each other.
But I was able to do great on my sells in the Den, I made some great new friends and cemented older friendships.
I even got myself a mate :3.

but what happened exactly?
Well, it started off as simply as wedensday I was trying to get finished with my class and get the heck out of dodge.

Was successfull in that venture and after heading to the doctor right quick (that's right, I was patient zero for con crud this year :P ) and I headed down to Lafeyette to pick up Maggi and Bruce.
we had a pretty smooth drive from there to Gonzales where we grabbed and then I learned how hardcore my tetris skills were because we had five people, one a fursuiter, one an artist (so lots of stuff) shoved into a two door sports car for an exended period to get to place.

we made it and after we all managed to stretch our legs, I pretty much went straight to sleep, all this week I had been pulling late nights so I wouldn't get behind in class (summer sessions do that to me) and so I was tired. I woke up and there was an isfa laying next to me, not surprising i was in his bed and we just kinda talked a little bit. I was still a bit sleepish and I look at him and say "you are such a sweet llama." and the one responce he came up with? "Tina you fat lard come eat some ham."
Not only was it wrong, but it was just hilarious. apparently everyone who was in the living room randomly starting hearing me shouting and the words they caught were "NO! NO! You are a terrible llama!!"
and from there it just kinda continued to be crazy.

Well, we got up and after working on getting everything evened out we started to head to Hunstvile, with a few stops along the way for gas, food, and sun block because apparently it is possible to burn in a car.

We get there and I am just immediately greeted by all these wonderful people who i hadn't seen since last con, or even last year and we just hugged and I giggle and was so happy. We had a little issue getting checked in, but it actually worked out and when I recieved the key cards and was told what room I was in, I just started laughing as I walked off. Room 420.

I saw Jamie and we immediately pounced each other with hugs and gossip and for a little while I thought I was never going to stop. But I did, We got our things upstairs and the first thing I did was lay down and just kind of relax becuase I had been running around. Finally got to see Crystal and Cliffy when they got in and even though I was half asleep by that point (they got in late) I still managed a wave to them.

The weekend itself is a bit of a blur, but there were definately events that stood out and were full of greatness.

I was in Dealer's Den and was actually really excited about it, and when I found the table I was so happy to see it in such a great location! Not too mention I was sitting next to awesome people:  bucktowntiger to my right and  farellemoon and  tekweapons to my left.
I can say that during that weekend I really managed to bond with them and develop a better friendship with Farelle and bucktown and even start a new friendship with tekweapons, who is an awesome artist by the way!
friday I ended up getting busy and mainly did a lot of talking and getting to know people and working on comissions!

That night I managed to catch a few shows and I also had a quick bite to eat with Jamie and Aziz and Isfa, as well as a walmart run. Then I came back for my photography panel.
I won't deny I was so nervous, but it was so much fun and even though we had a couple interuptions, and for most of the camera fans who showed up (there were only about ten of us but it was great) it was a refresher course mixed in with a few good tips and fun stories. Thank you to everyone who showed up and I had a blast!

Other insanity ensued after that, like a crazy walk about town with Lw and Bruce, but I mainly finished up work and finally passed out, only to wake up around seven Saturday to shower and head to breakfast. I ran into khren and Farelle and we had breakfast together, and It was great and fun and just full of silliness that resulted in me doing some sketches I cannot wait to post!

we set up and Farelle and Khren helped me set up a pricelist for my art. I was worried that it would be too much, but in all actuality, people were like "you have some good cheap prices!" and I was just shocked and happy! I got business and kept busy, I got to run around and caught the charity auction, a piece that LW put in I had done went for about 15$ and i was happy about it. I went back to my den and talked to people, got some awesome birthday badges from teh amazing crystal and in general was having a wonderful time with everyone. Although something bizarre did happen!

I went outside to have a cigarette with  nateday and  tamararose and just talking and having a good time. Then I look out the corner of my eye and in the reflection I saw three people dressed as ninjas. I knew one was  corsi and thought they were going to grab the guy to my left, so I was like "OMG Ninjas look out!" an dthen they surround me and stop, and for a moment I just stare and then get grabbed by them and dragged/carried away.
I was confused and started hollaring a little bit, everyone just kinda watched and laughed, and the next thing I knew I was being thrown into the elevator. they got in and were pushing the ten button when some other masked person came in. Then two of them pushed him out and wouldn't let him in, the third one hit the close door button and for a moment everything was all quiet and calm as we rode up the elevator, then I was pushed out.
Later as I saw corsi he asked "Did you like your trip to the tenth floor?" and we just stared at each other and laughed and then I went back to my table. I found out that Red won the tournament and was just so happy to hear! I won't deny I think I bragged and told everyone about it about a dozen times. I even told Bucktown who was willing to sit there and listen to me, only for me to realize after the fact that he had been there and saw it!

I met some great people while sitting there and then caught myself going to some shows saturday night. I can't exactly remember in what order the shows were, but I know I saw  bucktowntiger show and also  drummingraccooon and Isfacats at some point in the weekend.


I got to also hang out with  marisama :thewhiteotter:  bourbon and  caustickeet and  flowsheep and  anjel and  lacrimas and after a point I really can't remember who else. Not because I drank, but because I was just being so social, something I had never done before.

I also had a personal happiness in the fact I got to reconnect with Pip, who, due to certain circumstances in previous time, we hadn't really spoken, but at the con, we just seemed to give each other big hugs, do some dancing adn drinking, and everything was great again.

Sunday was a pretty long and calm day, and I got to talk to a few people who were in and out, I was able to keep busy, and I really found myself having a great time and just getting to talk to people and make connections.

I went to closing ceremonies, and that was very worthwhile and very entertaining.
Afterwards I went to clean up and shower and changed and made myself look pretty damn sexy, went downstairs and was treated to an amazing dinner and had the great company of Isfa Sunday night. It was amazing, I couldn't stop smiling and was just giddy the entire time. growing up I had experianced special occassions, and sweet things have been done for me, and I appreciate it all, but just the lengths to which he went and the fact he did it for me, I was floating and giddy like a little child.

After an awesome night around one in the morning I gathered with Bruce, Maggie Atti, Gamma Quinn Mari and Keet and we went to the IHOP up the road for one last woohoo (which is totally going to be a tradition now).
We got there and sat down and not only was our waitress awesome and had a great sense of humour (she kept "accidently" sending us random things we didn't order, like extra pancakes and such). We made sure to tip her well.
Also, we were savvy to a beautiful situation that has urned into just this disasterously hilarious thing!
A girl came in and she had lost her purse, I felt bad for her, and as she came and asked us if we had seen a purse in the lot or something we shook our heads and said we were sorry. Well, she was somewhat rude to the people and we understood she was in a panic, but we couldn't help but start chuckling and before we knew it there was this insane joke about "where's my purse?"
She came back about ten minutes later, we had finally changed subjects, and walks up to the waitress and says "I found these on teh street so I know someone in here has my purse." The waitress looks at her and says "I'm sorry theres nothing I can really do." and then she looks at our group and is very angry and just goes "Where's my purse!?!"
Keeping a straight face was pretty much impossible and we just looked away.
Next thing we knew she was making a police report and talking specifically loudly enough so we could hear her.
Oh it was so much fun.

I got back to the hotel and dragged myself into the bed, only to doze off and snuggled up next to the Isfakitty. Around seven my alarm went off and I just kinda laid there and then when Isfa turned over we started talking and after an awkward half hour of conversation and some silly comments and I had come to believe I had missed something it just came out of his mouth and he asked me out. I giggled and nodded and snuggled up next to him and I tell you if I hadn't already had an amazing con, that just made it so much better!

we got up, and Jamie, Khren Isfa me and a few others got together and had breakfast, which resulted in some silly jokes and finally around one in the afternoon, after saying my final goodbyes, we headed home.

This was the only part of the trip that could be considered bad, and even then, I still had a great time!
Khren and red and I were paying insanely goofy music, singing along and occassionally would speed up to isfa's car and just be goofy and then head back behind him (i had no gps or directions for this con at all so we were just trusting we wouldn't get lost) It wasn't until the tail end of the trip I started to get sick,and Khren had to drive. It was a good thing too, because about ten minutes after he started driving, I started throwing up. Hard.
But it was the kind that afterwards I felt SOOO much better and was able to rest a bit.
We got to Isfa's, I laid down and gathered myself, and then left to take Bruce and Maggie home. the poor dears had to put up with my rambling and getting lost (which I blame myself for for not having paid attention to the road). but we got them home, and after a scary two hours, finally pulled into my home around 4 in the morning. i laid down and fell asleep only to wake up around 8 to go to class, then come home and attempt sleep and end up taking khren to Rip's.

We stopped at a friends before I headed back to Natchitoches to only end up with my car battery dead and in search for jumper cables and not getting in till two in the morning and a demand to come back to go to the casino tonight, which I can't do. I really can't.

so what now? well, mostly I am still in a bit of a haze and floating, I'm just so happy with my life right now, and I don't know what is going to happen next other than amazing things that can only make life better!

I'll be going to MFM next and am sharing a dealers den with Crystal, and am trying to coordinate a group together for driving and room, and so far it looks like me, khren, gamma, and maayyyybeee ripk are going to room together, which will be pure awesomeness BTW!, and will make sure to have the refugee area in case someone needs a place....maybe.
I only say maybe because I don't know what other's opinions are going to be on that idea.

Well, you guys have read plenty, and maybe now you know why I don't update this thing often!
Till next time, see you all laters!
*hugs and love*

So, Rcfm has finally been all cleared p and ready for the great big trip.
I leave wedensday to go get the cow and bull then from there go to grab khren. We crash at the isfa's then leave at two in the morning to get to RCFM by around nooonish. Pretty much gonna be a crazy fun trip. there are two cameras floating around; In the back of my mind I think it would be hilarious that if we filmed the trip as well as Isfa filming his show, that there should totally be one camera per car. But yeah, all that insanity has been set up.

As for sick, it's true, I was coughing alot the last three weeks, went to the doctor once adn they gave me something, it never went away, I need to go back now, but for some reason I just haven't, so at night I take this cough medicine that tends to make me retardedly loopy. Red knows this first hand, as well as Zoe.
Apparently I decided that couldn't handle sticky, that red headed cunt jews existed and somehow found a way to explain why there was always an odd number in the loaves of bread that I buy. I don't remember falling asleep, although it was pretty extreme.

Tattoo plan, yes I am planning on another tattoo. I have three already (pawprint, tetrimino, eudaimonia) and each one represents my life and family in a symbolic way. I've been struggling to find one for my mother when it came to me the other day.
I was sitting outside smoking a cigarette and watching all the insects in the backyard. I saw some honey bees and was surprised they were in this area. I watched them for awhile and then it just hit me. My mom growing up was called Shree bee. and that was everyone's term of effection and i was always called judey bug by her.
So, I've got to do some research, but I intend to get a bee tattoo. it will most likely be on my left shoulder, and the most easily to find one of the group.
Once I get this, I intend to get one more tattoo, and then I'm done.
Unless I get some UV tattoo work, which is sorely tempting and would be a great way to get some ink work done in more obvious places. Of course, I would have to get work done specifically for black light intended situations.

Also, I would like to send a big hug to the awesome Rodent, for a wonderful surprise like that story. You have no clue how much that brightened my day and made me feel so much better. Especially with how sick I've been feeling. (i haven't even been smoking it's been that bad).

Actually, now that I think about it, I have a list a mile long of hugs and love I would love to tell everyone. I just.... I tend to not tell people how much I appreciate them, and I have a tendency not to really talk to people much unless they are around constantly, and even then I have a tendency to let things go to the wayside sometimes because I get to focused on work or school. And what makes everyone of my friends so wonderful, is that understanding that I have a very hectic life, and that they are still willing to be my friend and that they are still willing to stay by my side. I really appreciate it. It really means a lot to me, especially because I have some serious isolation issues that pester me daily in my life. But all you guys won't let it get to me, and you have no clue how much even just a little look my way means to me. You guys really help me through every day and it makes my world so much better then you would ever realize.
Thanks guys.
I love you all.

Well, the hectic spring semester finally has ended, and I was able to get about a week to get things regathered, help my parental unit move to a new house, and come back in time to start my summer classes.

Not much is going on at this point in my life, I've been doing art, but nothing really FA appropriate I think, but I may still post some anyway because it's cool like that.

I"m getting revved up for RCFM, with the exception of some minor problems with room placement. (somehow I found myself in two different rooms at once and now I need to talk to people and settle things or else Imma be payin' for two rooms)

Well, the reason I ask is I WILL be there, but also I have some good news.

I'm running a panel this year there and would love for you guys to drop by!
It'll be friday night around 8 ish (maybe 8:30) and I"ll be talking about photography, and of course the fun and the enjoyment of it, along with some advice on how to do it and some fun tips and tricks.

I"ll be in panel two!

YESH!!!!

This anteaters burfday.
I cannot celebrate properly today though. I am afraid my townis quite dry. Oh well, there are other ways to celebrate! To the pub!

In general updates though, things have been going well, albiet hectic as finals are in two weeks and I have a lot to do, not to mention I have summer courses and I am now officially job free (this is only slightly depressing). Anywho, I will say I have managed to get some crazy artwork done and I have starteda ridiculous comic that sees a short future.

Well I havetoget going for now, I'll talk at you guys later.

So I don't know how to really explain it, so here's a link.
http://www.dayofsilence.org/index.cfm
but long story short, today is the day of silence, and I won't be verbal today.

So, long story short, I have a video that was created for some project I have to do. A sample per se of potential stop motion.
I threw this together.

Watch it and laugh!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDN1gIDacsk

That somehow I find so much joy in all the traveling I do. Something tells me I'll be on the road all of spring break seeing people. I'm also going to be doing a lot of photography while traveling.

Went to fwa.
Did some crazy stuff.
Got to hang with people I like.
Got the dice rolling with things.
Aaannnddd.....
I am happy.
Truly happy for the first time in a long time.

went dancing the other night.
Got waaaay to into it with my friends.
Got elbowed in the eye and now look ridiculous.

So, I was online last night when I ran across this band, chameleon circut. Normally I just kinda look past things. but something about the music caught my ear and the next thing I knew i was listening in to this and finding that I was having quite an enjoyable time.
They have some individual none Dr. Who things, but they are all good songs. So here's the link and hope you find yourself something enjoyable.

(My fave so far is probably Blink and Duet with mysef)

http://charliemcdonnell.com/music/

My scanner is in the process of getting a new bulb.
But because of Student reviews I kinda could have cared less about that getting fixed.
which, by the way, went swimmingly.
Apparently the faculty was floored when I mentioned that I would like to make children's books.
What? I can't spread a little joy and teach children about philosophy and metaphors at an early age?
Christians can teach kids about Jesus.
Well, anyways, Busy busy is pretty much how it's working out for me.

So, I have to admit, i've been gone longer than I wanted to, but during the dealings with Nana, a couple other, more important, things came up. I won't go into detail to waste your time, also because it's not really your guys business (not trying to be rude of course), but I will say, that it had not only stopped me from getting online, but it kinda stopped my life in general.
I do have to say though, I appreciate the kindness from everyone, and I also would like to apologize from disappearing off the face of the web, but sometimes it has to happen.
I would like to say I was so happy to meet all of the people that were at Furry Fiesta this year. and I was so glad that I was able to attend. Although mid drive to texas the alternator broke so that had to be replaced.
Otherwise life is hopefully going to calm down. I know that I'll be going to FWA, both room and ride were taken care of by a small group. So it's all cemented into stone.
Reg is done and hotel reserved, I'll hopefully get to see you guys there.
I do have one announcement though worth repeating in other journals.
At FWA I and my counterparts will be running what we call "tasty Cafe`". All it is is us cooking some delicious food for next to nothing so that you kind people who decide to go to the con and don't have much funding can eat well for only a minor donation. We like to make sure artists are fed of course, and we will also be hosting an evening party or something of the sort, to be left of up Something Delicious, our bartender.

Also, I'll be taking preorders for badges this con. 10$ and it will be ready for you at the con to wear.
Just Pm for more information.
i'll be posting up some fresh art fairly soon anyway.

I'm sorry I haven't been online folks. I left to see family. Only to have my Nana Cadard passe away on the first day of the new year.
So. I guess I start my year off interestingly enough.
So we will have her be cremated, then she's being flown down to New Orleans for the funeral to be buried with her husband.
Till that's taken care of, I may be scarce. However I have my phone on me in case of serious emergency.

So, i have the honor of being stuck with Pan and dealing with finals every day this week...except for today, and I"m cleaning. "ll be damned if I do't make the house sparkle*pauses to let cat sit* ...the cat we have completeliy rules us i think... Anyway, it was nice to spend some time without internet, then again I haven't been on much lately anyway, mainly because school is getting in the way. i understand i have commissions to finish up and I should be working on them today, but if things work out they will be taken care of tonight. I'm afraid that my pen tab..I have been fiddiling with it lately...I can't figure out how to work it....I feel like an idiot.
Anyway, other than cleaning. Pan and I will be saying goodbye to a dear friend Sunshine next week. She's been living with us and is graduating, so she's moving back to her hometown till she gets a good job. I trust Sunshine will do well. god knows she's amazing enough to help me out when I needed someone to talk to.
So what is going on next? Well, I like to think it's another adventure that will be starting up. In talks with having one person move in while we already have one of Pan's friends ready to move in as soon as Sunshine is gone.
That will set the group dynamics to something fun.
As for what has been going on? Projects. Lots and lots of projects, finals and classwork finally coming to hit me in the ass that I should have done sooner. Sadly I think i'm the kinda person who works best under pressure.
I've lost and gained new friends, and also got a new tattoo. It's bitchin i won't deny. A purple tetris block on the nape of my neck. I"ll have a picture up at some point soon so you can see.
Anywho, I have to get work don'e so i'll talk at you guys later.