Figured instead of bother with this journal nonsense I'd upload a drawing, the first I've actually completed in 2 years!!! Feels like scratching an itch inside my soul.

I've been sketching and getting into other art forms like sculpting glass and playing music, but mostly just been distracted with mind-expanding experiences both natural and synthetic. During these inner journeys I discovered certain things about the nature of mind and reality that I wasn't quite ready for, and I visited the edge of sanity more than once. After this I was in absurdly high spirits, knowing mystery and magic were alive and well, but soon felt alone in my experiences and fell into a depression deeper than when I was a young lad, occasionally punctuated by manic bursts of ecstatic bliss, and I've slowly regained my balance over many months with the love & support of some close friends. Glad to say I'm alive and inspired, and if you're still around, glad to see you, I missed you, I LOVE YOU. Forgive me for neglecting our relationship. I've learned so much and I can't wait to share it with you.

Much love!!!