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This has been... a year. Hasn't it?
Last year, I talked about the inner debate I had on whether or not to acknowledge the elephant in the room of the crapfest that was 2020. And in some ways, I have the same question now. Because the light that was at the end of the tunnel has not shone into all the darkness, and the aftershocks of last year have spread cracks through our lives. These words might not resonate with all of you - but I feel the need to share them, for the people with which they do.
This year, I've seen what results from a difficult time. Friendships fractured, mental health crumbled, tears and strife and so, so, so much anxiety bleeding into so many people's psyches. And now, when we wished it would be done, we find ourselves in limbo, shock, one foot in the normal world and one foot still in a pandemic, and so unsure where to step next. We're tired. We're stressed. We're anxious and worried and we don't know what to do.
And, I could talk about the fact that things are better. I'm sitting here with three doses of Pfizer inside me, with memories of meetups and hugs, and plans for more in the future. Shops are open. Hopes are high. For me, as I type this, the sun is shining. But saying that all feels like it's missing the point; the problems have already seeped into the rest of our beings.
But... it's not gonna stay that way, is it?
If there's one thing I've learnt over this past year, dragging myself through the fire of anxiety, doubt, and self-hatred, it's that just because we don't know if it'll get better doesn't mean it won't. The lump in our throats and the pain in our hearts will fade, and the cracks, over time, slowly, will mend. These years will always be in our past, and that's okay - because we'll keep going. We'll move past it. We'll walk beyond the pain, the anger, the sadness. We'll extend a paw to those who've hurt us, forgive those that have faltered on this same rocky path we've all walked down - and, importantly, forgive ourselves for doing the same.
Growing up as a Christian, the phrase 'Peace on Earth' resonates with me a lot at Christmastime. And perhaps that's what we need to remember, right now. Not just peace between people, the respite from the conflict and anger - but a peace towards ourselves. In these dark and cold months, we should hug ourselves, and smile, and say that we understand, and that it's okay. We'll get better.
The light in the darkness is here again.
Merry Christmas <3
Going by head position, left to right, and from top to bottom when ambiguous...
October
I mentioned last year how hard it was to write for those I care the most about sometimes. How can you encapsulate such an inferno of feelings in a paragraph? I'll yet again say what I've said many times. You mean so much to me, are loved more than you think, and will be happy beyond what you expect. Love you <3
Reno
The wordsmith woof, you've been a kind critiquer and a beacon of inspiration through your work and efforts of the year. It's always a pleasant time getting to enjoy your company and your creativity, and the prospect of yet more of that truly excites me <3 Merry Christmas!
Anthracite
Friendships ebb and flow - and this year your friendship returned to me all the stronger. Your kindness and warmth really invigorated me this year! Those kind eyes and that big-toothed smile - virtual though they are, I know they're yours. And they will stay with me for a long time. Thank you for all the good times <3
Wrince
I never seem to spend enough time with you, but in a good way - each meeting and conversation leaves me fulfilled, but looking forward to the next one. Your excitement and eagerness has always been a light I've enjoyed, and this year has been that, only moreso. There's a lot of fun on the horizon, and I look forward to it <3
DV! Me!
I don't usually put something here. It's myself, what would I say?
This year, I have an answer for that. I say to myself what I need to hear. That things will be okay, that sadness and pain will ease, and that patience and warmth will see me through. Always remember - Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.
Ryke
As something I'm sure you've been told many times before - you're one of a kind. A social fire, burning brightly and out of control, being so hard to keep up with - but your actions always seem so rooted in kindness, in care, in a deep-seated assurance that things are okay and people are vibrant, wonderful, and deserving of love. I appreciate that about you a lot, and I look forward to the next time I can experience it. Merry Christmas <3
Lakuta
Both of us know how tough this year has been for each of us, in our own hard-to-explain ways. But you've supported me throughout it, and I can only hope that my efforts have brought you feelings of warmth and safety, the same way yours have to me. Or at least my burying you under a mountain of tea has helped somewhat. You're a wonderful and smart and strong and sweet person, and I look forward to another year of all that <3
Gravee
The hyena in spirit as much as anyone I know. The year of running around on VRChat, or rolling dice, or shooting zombies, or even actually meeting up to throw graphics cards at each other, has all been better for having you to do it with. I'd say you're a light in my life, but I worry you'd chew the cable of it. It's what yeens do!
Garm
It's been another year of calm, stoic kindness, interspersed with only the best violent indulgences, from my favourite helhound. You've been a lovely gaming partner on my good days, and a very kind soul on my bad ones. I'll always remember and appreciate that :3
Yuri
Some of my warmest memories this year are of just gaming into the night with you, shooting the shit while shooting the bad guys. You're a delight in conversation, a kindred spirit, and a shoulder to lean on when I'm down - something I've appreciated so much. Thank you <3
Clawdragons
Getting to chat and know you has been a real joy of this past year. There's a vibrant personality and a desire for better times that shines through your words, like the sun through a crack in the curtains - and it's been great to experience. I look forward to another year of hearing your thoughts, laughing, and learning all I can from you :3
Phoenix
Getting to know you and Serena, hearing you open up about who you are and your place in the world - all while taking jaunts on supersonic jets or sailing boats - has been a really nice way to spend these past few months. I've really enjoyed those hangouts, and I know more are coming - and well, it's always nice to have something in store to look forward to, isn't it? :3
Nico
From reading and critiquing to writing and creating, it's been a delightful year getting to enjoy art and writing with you. You're uncompromisingly upbeat, easygoing, and most of all, kind and thoughtful - and it's something that warms my heart to see. Thank you for always supporting me in my art, and through that and much more, your part in making this a lovely year <3
Amarok
This year has been one of virtual meetups rather than physical for you and me - but heck, when it's you, I'll take everything I can get! It's been a great time hanging out, talking for hours, immersed in your genuine curiosity and your openness. I hope you're having a wonderful holiday time - and I look forward to getting to meet up once more in this next year :3
Rogue
I've met many people through art and writing, and you're one of those that I'm so deeply glad I have. You're a stellar writer, a vibrant delight, and a sweet soul, no matter how many trash cans you knock over. I hope we can hang out more in the future, and heck, that I can keep drawing for your lovely stories <3
Jones
When I was a kid, I was told not to meet up with people online. And this year I got in a car with you and got driven several hours to a holiday cottage in the middle of nowhere after barely chatting online. Life is weird sometimes, ain't it? Either way, it was one of the best things I did this year - so many smiles, and a lot of them from you, which really seem to light up the room. And that's not even mentioning all your sweet comments and lovely support of my art! I can't wait to hang out with you some more in the new year - it's gonna be a blast <3
Maple
From hugs to chats to lasers, we've done a lot this year, especially for people who've only physically actually met up twice. But in those times, we've shared chats with have been very important to me, and I've seen a smile that I'll always treasure. You're a sweet and lovely person beyond what you may think sometimes - so know that I always think that at least! <3
Trio
Last but not least, the creative soul that I felt so happy getting to spend even more time with this year. I think anyone that spends time with you can feel the undercurrent of kindness and generousness that runs under so much of what you do. I hope you realise how much you mean to other people, and how much your craft and you yourself are appreciated <3
And for the rest of you out there, you individual beacons of light:
The people of Café Plaisir, and all its good times - Coldstone, Fawayne, Eliv, Thorny, Majenter, Vivi, Coda, Barley, Karu, Dill, Dicey, T-Ace, BurningJackal, Dryftwood, Phoenix, TastyTales, Ember, Shatter, Lone, Vulp, Hero, and as always Pali, and everyone else - thanks for creating, reading, watching, and engaging with a project I love to be a part of.
To my fellow Someone's PC creators - Xianyu, Pokégirl, BRN, Z-Byte, CanadianBacon, and all our guest artists and writers - the project is something I love being a part of, and I adore getting to contribute to it. It's brought a lot of joy to my life - thank you for being a part of that <3
And of course, thank you to the Someone's PC patrons! To the truly many of you that support the project, who suggest and comment and just be the reason we do it all - thank you for your wonderful support <3
To my commissioners who make me feel so valued and loved - Gryphon489, Omidas, UnknownDruid, Vareoth, Thylus, Eira, Shadow Worfu, Zephyr, Kurgan, Nachie, Nhala, Hero, Bruvelighe, Mali, Vulp again, Snarling, Eliv again, and all those who filled in a form when I opened and I sadly could not take on - thank you all so much <3
To the staff of Eurofurence, the creators of Virtualfurence, and the organisers of every furry convention and furmeet this year - y'all have had the task of giving us these moments of release during a time we need it the most, under some of the trickiest circumstances. We'll all be back in full force soon, and I apologise - and thank you from the bottom of my heart for it <3
To those in the Cutie Catastrophie chat! Fang, Gale, Reu, Fluffy, Nomfox, Seth, Noedel, and the rest, y'all have been a reliable source of smiles, even if I've not been the most active myself. Thank you for being that happy place for me :3
And to all those other folks that have brought smiles to my face over the year, and I thank you for - Karaway, Blu, Halbean, IGLY, Nymlus, Fire, Ashy, Link, Jemmy, Kenko, Flur, Lupo, Zephyr, Shadow, Snow, Vappy, Freaky, Silver, Ammy, Sirfox, Faunoiphilia, Java, Chester, Trashy, Andrew, Sandalf, Nicobay, Koda, Draconix, Broggles, Tanzan, Cindy, Wolfgang, Sheeron, Naantam, Dirtypaws, Rali, Rakuen, Alex, Ferris, Kazzy, Hero again, Fluffy, Max, Sparkledog, Rym, Keira, Saja, Donny, Kodiak, Sevren, Cresce, Backlash, Ichiinu, Fallen, Rune, Aquaman, Styxghost, and so many others. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and a warm and happy new year <3
And finally, for those reading this - whether my words before resonated, or they didn't. If your year has been bad or good, if you've had friendships shattered or forged, if you're feeling happy and secure or broken and lost - I hope this holiday season brings you even a little bit of happiness, of relaxation, of joy, and hope. May this next year be the year we all need - and may we have the kindness in us, for both others and for ourselves, to make it so.
Merry Christmas - and as always...
Enjoy <3
~Dark Violet
This has been... a year. Hasn't it?
Last year, I talked about the inner debate I had on whether or not to acknowledge the elephant in the room of the crapfest that was 2020. And in some ways, I have the same question now. Because the light that was at the end of the tunnel has not shone into all the darkness, and the aftershocks of last year have spread cracks through our lives. These words might not resonate with all of you - but I feel the need to share them, for the people with which they do.
This year, I've seen what results from a difficult time. Friendships fractured, mental health crumbled, tears and strife and so, so, so much anxiety bleeding into so many people's psyches. And now, when we wished it would be done, we find ourselves in limbo, shock, one foot in the normal world and one foot still in a pandemic, and so unsure where to step next. We're tired. We're stressed. We're anxious and worried and we don't know what to do.
And, I could talk about the fact that things are better. I'm sitting here with three doses of Pfizer inside me, with memories of meetups and hugs, and plans for more in the future. Shops are open. Hopes are high. For me, as I type this, the sun is shining. But saying that all feels like it's missing the point; the problems have already seeped into the rest of our beings.
But... it's not gonna stay that way, is it?
If there's one thing I've learnt over this past year, dragging myself through the fire of anxiety, doubt, and self-hatred, it's that just because we don't know if it'll get better doesn't mean it won't. The lump in our throats and the pain in our hearts will fade, and the cracks, over time, slowly, will mend. These years will always be in our past, and that's okay - because we'll keep going. We'll move past it. We'll walk beyond the pain, the anger, the sadness. We'll extend a paw to those who've hurt us, forgive those that have faltered on this same rocky path we've all walked down - and, importantly, forgive ourselves for doing the same.
Growing up as a Christian, the phrase 'Peace on Earth' resonates with me a lot at Christmastime. And perhaps that's what we need to remember, right now. Not just peace between people, the respite from the conflict and anger - but a peace towards ourselves. In these dark and cold months, we should hug ourselves, and smile, and say that we understand, and that it's okay. We'll get better.
The light in the darkness is here again.
Merry Christmas <3
Going by head position, left to right, and from top to bottom when ambiguous...
OctoberI mentioned last year how hard it was to write for those I care the most about sometimes. How can you encapsulate such an inferno of feelings in a paragraph? I'll yet again say what I've said many times. You mean so much to me, are loved more than you think, and will be happy beyond what you expect. Love you <3
RenoThe wordsmith woof, you've been a kind critiquer and a beacon of inspiration through your work and efforts of the year. It's always a pleasant time getting to enjoy your company and your creativity, and the prospect of yet more of that truly excites me <3 Merry Christmas!
Anthracite
Friendships ebb and flow - and this year your friendship returned to me all the stronger. Your kindness and warmth really invigorated me this year! Those kind eyes and that big-toothed smile - virtual though they are, I know they're yours. And they will stay with me for a long time. Thank you for all the good times <3
WrinceI never seem to spend enough time with you, but in a good way - each meeting and conversation leaves me fulfilled, but looking forward to the next one. Your excitement and eagerness has always been a light I've enjoyed, and this year has been that, only moreso. There's a lot of fun on the horizon, and I look forward to it <3
DV! Me!
I don't usually put something here. It's myself, what would I say?
This year, I have an answer for that. I say to myself what I need to hear. That things will be okay, that sadness and pain will ease, and that patience and warmth will see me through. Always remember - Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.
RykeAs something I'm sure you've been told many times before - you're one of a kind. A social fire, burning brightly and out of control, being so hard to keep up with - but your actions always seem so rooted in kindness, in care, in a deep-seated assurance that things are okay and people are vibrant, wonderful, and deserving of love. I appreciate that about you a lot, and I look forward to the next time I can experience it. Merry Christmas <3
LakutaBoth of us know how tough this year has been for each of us, in our own hard-to-explain ways. But you've supported me throughout it, and I can only hope that my efforts have brought you feelings of warmth and safety, the same way yours have to me. Or at least my burying you under a mountain of tea has helped somewhat. You're a wonderful and smart and strong and sweet person, and I look forward to another year of all that <3
GraveeThe hyena in spirit as much as anyone I know. The year of running around on VRChat, or rolling dice, or shooting zombies, or even actually meeting up to throw graphics cards at each other, has all been better for having you to do it with. I'd say you're a light in my life, but I worry you'd chew the cable of it. It's what yeens do!
Garm
It's been another year of calm, stoic kindness, interspersed with only the best violent indulgences, from my favourite helhound. You've been a lovely gaming partner on my good days, and a very kind soul on my bad ones. I'll always remember and appreciate that :3
YuriSome of my warmest memories this year are of just gaming into the night with you, shooting the shit while shooting the bad guys. You're a delight in conversation, a kindred spirit, and a shoulder to lean on when I'm down - something I've appreciated so much. Thank you <3
ClawdragonsGetting to chat and know you has been a real joy of this past year. There's a vibrant personality and a desire for better times that shines through your words, like the sun through a crack in the curtains - and it's been great to experience. I look forward to another year of hearing your thoughts, laughing, and learning all I can from you :3
PhoenixGetting to know you and Serena, hearing you open up about who you are and your place in the world - all while taking jaunts on supersonic jets or sailing boats - has been a really nice way to spend these past few months. I've really enjoyed those hangouts, and I know more are coming - and well, it's always nice to have something in store to look forward to, isn't it? :3
NicoFrom reading and critiquing to writing and creating, it's been a delightful year getting to enjoy art and writing with you. You're uncompromisingly upbeat, easygoing, and most of all, kind and thoughtful - and it's something that warms my heart to see. Thank you for always supporting me in my art, and through that and much more, your part in making this a lovely year <3
AmarokThis year has been one of virtual meetups rather than physical for you and me - but heck, when it's you, I'll take everything I can get! It's been a great time hanging out, talking for hours, immersed in your genuine curiosity and your openness. I hope you're having a wonderful holiday time - and I look forward to getting to meet up once more in this next year :3
RogueI've met many people through art and writing, and you're one of those that I'm so deeply glad I have. You're a stellar writer, a vibrant delight, and a sweet soul, no matter how many trash cans you knock over. I hope we can hang out more in the future, and heck, that I can keep drawing for your lovely stories <3
JonesWhen I was a kid, I was told not to meet up with people online. And this year I got in a car with you and got driven several hours to a holiday cottage in the middle of nowhere after barely chatting online. Life is weird sometimes, ain't it? Either way, it was one of the best things I did this year - so many smiles, and a lot of them from you, which really seem to light up the room. And that's not even mentioning all your sweet comments and lovely support of my art! I can't wait to hang out with you some more in the new year - it's gonna be a blast <3
MapleFrom hugs to chats to lasers, we've done a lot this year, especially for people who've only physically actually met up twice. But in those times, we've shared chats with have been very important to me, and I've seen a smile that I'll always treasure. You're a sweet and lovely person beyond what you may think sometimes - so know that I always think that at least! <3
TrioLast but not least, the creative soul that I felt so happy getting to spend even more time with this year. I think anyone that spends time with you can feel the undercurrent of kindness and generousness that runs under so much of what you do. I hope you realise how much you mean to other people, and how much your craft and you yourself are appreciated <3
And for the rest of you out there, you individual beacons of light:
The people of Café Plaisir, and all its good times - Coldstone, Fawayne, Eliv, Thorny, Majenter, Vivi, Coda, Barley, Karu, Dill, Dicey, T-Ace, BurningJackal, Dryftwood, Phoenix, TastyTales, Ember, Shatter, Lone, Vulp, Hero, and as always Pali, and everyone else - thanks for creating, reading, watching, and engaging with a project I love to be a part of.
To my fellow Someone's PC creators - Xianyu, Pokégirl, BRN, Z-Byte, CanadianBacon, and all our guest artists and writers - the project is something I love being a part of, and I adore getting to contribute to it. It's brought a lot of joy to my life - thank you for being a part of that <3
And of course, thank you to the Someone's PC patrons! To the truly many of you that support the project, who suggest and comment and just be the reason we do it all - thank you for your wonderful support <3
To my commissioners who make me feel so valued and loved - Gryphon489, Omidas, UnknownDruid, Vareoth, Thylus, Eira, Shadow Worfu, Zephyr, Kurgan, Nachie, Nhala, Hero, Bruvelighe, Mali, Vulp again, Snarling, Eliv again, and all those who filled in a form when I opened and I sadly could not take on - thank you all so much <3
To the staff of Eurofurence, the creators of Virtualfurence, and the organisers of every furry convention and furmeet this year - y'all have had the task of giving us these moments of release during a time we need it the most, under some of the trickiest circumstances. We'll all be back in full force soon, and I apologise - and thank you from the bottom of my heart for it <3
To those in the Cutie Catastrophie chat! Fang, Gale, Reu, Fluffy, Nomfox, Seth, Noedel, and the rest, y'all have been a reliable source of smiles, even if I've not been the most active myself. Thank you for being that happy place for me :3
And to all those other folks that have brought smiles to my face over the year, and I thank you for - Karaway, Blu, Halbean, IGLY, Nymlus, Fire, Ashy, Link, Jemmy, Kenko, Flur, Lupo, Zephyr, Shadow, Snow, Vappy, Freaky, Silver, Ammy, Sirfox, Faunoiphilia, Java, Chester, Trashy, Andrew, Sandalf, Nicobay, Koda, Draconix, Broggles, Tanzan, Cindy, Wolfgang, Sheeron, Naantam, Dirtypaws, Rali, Rakuen, Alex, Ferris, Kazzy, Hero again, Fluffy, Max, Sparkledog, Rym, Keira, Saja, Donny, Kodiak, Sevren, Cresce, Backlash, Ichiinu, Fallen, Rune, Aquaman, Styxghost, and so many others. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and a warm and happy new year <3
And finally, for those reading this - whether my words before resonated, or they didn't. If your year has been bad or good, if you've had friendships shattered or forged, if you're feeling happy and secure or broken and lost - I hope this holiday season brings you even a little bit of happiness, of relaxation, of joy, and hope. May this next year be the year we all need - and may we have the kindness in us, for both others and for ourselves, to make it so.
Merry Christmas - and as always...
Enjoy <3
~Dark Violet
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Aww Merry Christmas to you too Dark Voilet, if ever there was someone who deserves it as much thank you so much for another beautiful artwork I am truly in awe with your work and your appreciation and loving, warm and caring nature to me and others and all your drawings reflect that so well, I'm sure everyone feels the same way. You have lots of amazing friends, and you show much love and warmth and the happiness in all the faces and playful nature in this drawing, and all drawings.
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It was all my pleasure to meet you and the holiday with some of my besties I'm so grateful for the time and felt so warm and comforting thank you and everyone for being amazing, I am really looking forward for the next opportunity to see you with my besties again, also I hope YOU know how much others mean to you too and how much you are appreciated. Merry Christmas! Wishing you and everyone all the love and happiness for Christmas and the new year, you are all much much more appreciated than you realise 💖
Merry Christmas 🎄💖
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It was all my pleasure to meet you and the holiday with some of my besties I'm so grateful for the time and felt so warm and comforting thank you and everyone for being amazing, I am really looking forward for the next opportunity to see you with my besties again, also I hope YOU know how much others mean to you too and how much you are appreciated. Merry Christmas! Wishing you and everyone all the love and happiness for Christmas and the new year, you are all much much more appreciated than you realise 💖
Merry Christmas 🎄💖
Aww, you've made my Christmas day a very special day my friend. All the words you've typed on this festive and unforgettable submission are forever printed in my memories and my heart. All the amazing gemstones of kindness to every your special friend will sound hard in my mind for ages, you all are great and irresistible! DV Sensei, i will never find how to thank you enough for be who you are, for sharing another precious year of delices, even into the obscurity that surrounds us from a long time you have made our days enjoyable and colorful. You're not only a dear Sensei, you are the angel everyone wants to meet in this life! ^v~
Wonderful artwork to celebrate this festive day as always sweetheart. Merry Christmas to you too Dark Master!
Wonderful artwork to celebrate this festive day as always sweetheart. Merry Christmas to you too Dark Master!
You always make my day by leaving such sweet and supportive comments on my submissions. You're someone who's just so bursting with appreciation and love that you have to share it with others, and man, I love seeing it on mine and others' submissions. I hope your Christmas is bringing you even half the happiness you bring to others :3 Merry Christmas~
That is my most sweet honor to leave my supportive (often silly) words on your submissions. Tehehe you've noticed? I'm a flame that likes to warm up with appreciation and love every dear angel of mines, i'm so happy to hear this is appreciated because you all deserve it so much. You all are my second precious family, this is the least i can do for who i feel close to me. Thank you for the most heart warming reply dear Sensei. My Christmas was surely better than last 2020 and this even thanks to this fluffy community, the ones who deserve to be surrounded by my happiness ;3
Merry Christmas to you as well~
Your message is absolutely beautiful and I hope you have an amazing end of the year leading into a better year of our lives, it’s so nice to see such a big happy group of family and friends and how much you care about them all, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year ^w^
Your message is absolutely beautiful and I hope you have an amazing end of the year leading into a better year of our lives, it’s so nice to see such a big happy group of family and friends and how much you care about them all, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year ^w^
Oh, goodness. Merry Christmas to you too, DV! This mural (like all of yours) is so epic in scope, and your address to your friends is so meticulously thoughtful, that I hardly even know what to say in reply. So I just want to thank you, very very much, from the bottom of my heart — first for thinking of me, and second for drawing my guy. Seeing this made my morning. There's nothing like feeling valued by the pack to kick off a day of togetherness. What a treat.
I would also say: You made the psycat look cool. I like that.
I would also say: You made the psycat look cool. I like that.
merry christmas to everyone, DV, the café plaisir writers/artists, even fans such as myself, hoping for an awesome year, looking forward to see what may be in stores
hoping everyone gets to spend a merry christmas and new year ahead, hopefully with pleasant surprises, new friendships, everything that makes it awesome
hoping everyone gets to spend a merry christmas and new year ahead, hopefully with pleasant surprises, new friendships, everything that makes it awesome
Hey! where's me in the mentions?! D:
Nah, I'm kidding! ^w^ This really hit my emotions like a freight train! in a good way too!! I'm both proud and oh so happy to be part of this wonderful Cafe. I don't regret joining, not even the slightest, and I'm looking forward to many more years with all you wonderful peeps and hackers!
Nah, I'm kidding! ^w^ This really hit my emotions like a freight train! in a good way too!! I'm both proud and oh so happy to be part of this wonderful Cafe. I don't regret joining, not even the slightest, and I'm looking forward to many more years with all you wonderful peeps and hackers!
This piece is beautiful and what looks like a globe in the background suggesting, I assume, the online relationships we've had to do due to lack of local socialness with the virus is a nice touch.
I'm glad you can still see the light at the end of the tunnel, things are rough, but they can't stay rough for long, whether it eases or we adapt, we will get through this c: Chin up and keep on keeping on DV, you're doing amazingly c:
Merry Christmas~ ^w^
I'm glad you can still see the light at the end of the tunnel, things are rough, but they can't stay rough for long, whether it eases or we adapt, we will get through this c: Chin up and keep on keeping on DV, you're doing amazingly c:
Merry Christmas~ ^w^
I'm glad I can be accused of such artistic meaningfulness, but actually no! That's just Clawdragons, who is An Orb™ :3 But I'm also happy for it to be interpreted that way~
Thank you for the lovely meetup earlier this year, and for being a sweet, talented, and adorable person! Merry Christmas <3
Clawdragons, who is An Orb™ :3 But I'm also happy for it to be interpreted that way~Thank you for the lovely meetup earlier this year, and for being a sweet, talented, and adorable person! Merry Christmas <3
Very very wise words there DV, and the light at the end of the tunnel is what is keeping me pulling through Hope you had a Merry Christmas, and keep up all the amazing work you do :D
And on the art, what a bunch of awesome characters, though they do look like real trouble
And on the art, what a bunch of awesome characters, though they do look like real trouble
Kindness, huh? Hah. If you say so. But still, it's been an all right year, thanks to you. Hope to spend another with ya.
Oh gods Garm and I are basically cuddling, I love it so much! Gods, you're really good with our expressions. We should get you to draw us more. <3
And yes! Man, I don't ever wanna stop hanging out with you. You're definitely one of my dearest friends and I'm proud to call you that. Thanks for being here, yeen queen~
Oh gods Garm and I are basically cuddling, I love it so much! Gods, you're really good with our expressions. We should get you to draw us more. <3
And yes! Man, I don't ever wanna stop hanging out with you. You're definitely one of my dearest friends and I'm proud to call you that. Thanks for being here, yeen queen~
Well, I'm a little late here but I must say that calling you my friend has to be one of the greatest honors of my life. Times have been tough for all, and it has taken its toll, still, all we can do is hope that it will get better from here.
What doesn't kill us (mutates and tries again)... Joke aside, I wish that this coming year our virtual gatherings can be interspersed with some quality face-to-face ones.
Stay awesome, Astroyeen, I'll always be here for you no matter what!
What doesn't kill us (mutates and tries again)... Joke aside, I wish that this coming year our virtual gatherings can be interspersed with some quality face-to-face ones.
Stay awesome, Astroyeen, I'll always be here for you no matter what!
I'm my experience the mortal races have a short memory when they want to. Plenty of people alive today lived through the cold war, and none of them are still gripped by fear of the bomb. It's not that the moral questions raised by nuclear technology don't still exist. But people haven't let those anxieties consume them. Instead they move forward living their best life in the now.
I remember a time not that long ago when the world was divided. The war to end all wars they called it. And while Europe tore itself apart a great plague washed over the land. What you would hope would bring people together just drive the wedge in deeper. Sounds familiar doesn't it. Well thing's got better. It was a long and difficult road but in time the war ended and the sickness was cured and peace lasted. At least for a time.
My point being that we, humanity, has been through so much more than this. There is a deep human desire to be at the center of some great thing. But this isn't the end times, it's just one hardship among many. This one, like all the ones before it, will pass. The world will move on, in some way stronger than it was before.
This is not to invalidate the hardships people went though, then or now. But to highlight the most important thing in the face of adversity. Optimism. If you believe things can get better, then you can help make it so. It wont always be easy. Then again life never is, but in the end it tends to be worth it.
I have been through a lot in my life. Everyone has. Me in particular I have a poor sense of self esteem, low drive, afflictions of the mind, the whole nine yards. As such I have a hard time seeing value in myself, the things I do. And during a time in my life when I was in a particularly dark place, you showed me kindness. You saw potential in me, and even if you had your own reason for doing so that meant a lot at the time. I still have a long way to go before I am on your level. But I'm closer now then I was at any point before and you are a part of why.
My thesis ultimately is that those good memories mean more then the bad ones. More people are going to think of classic movies and songs then how close we came to nukes when they think about the era of the cold war. More people think about the beneficial advancements in society and technology that came from times of war and strife then the war itself. And I will remember the people that encouraged and uplifted me more then the world events that have brought me down.
Merry Christmas.
I remember a time not that long ago when the world was divided. The war to end all wars they called it. And while Europe tore itself apart a great plague washed over the land. What you would hope would bring people together just drive the wedge in deeper. Sounds familiar doesn't it. Well thing's got better. It was a long and difficult road but in time the war ended and the sickness was cured and peace lasted. At least for a time.
My point being that we, humanity, has been through so much more than this. There is a deep human desire to be at the center of some great thing. But this isn't the end times, it's just one hardship among many. This one, like all the ones before it, will pass. The world will move on, in some way stronger than it was before.
This is not to invalidate the hardships people went though, then or now. But to highlight the most important thing in the face of adversity. Optimism. If you believe things can get better, then you can help make it so. It wont always be easy. Then again life never is, but in the end it tends to be worth it.
I have been through a lot in my life. Everyone has. Me in particular I have a poor sense of self esteem, low drive, afflictions of the mind, the whole nine yards. As such I have a hard time seeing value in myself, the things I do. And during a time in my life when I was in a particularly dark place, you showed me kindness. You saw potential in me, and even if you had your own reason for doing so that meant a lot at the time. I still have a long way to go before I am on your level. But I'm closer now then I was at any point before and you are a part of why.
My thesis ultimately is that those good memories mean more then the bad ones. More people are going to think of classic movies and songs then how close we came to nukes when they think about the era of the cold war. More people think about the beneficial advancements in society and technology that came from times of war and strife then the war itself. And I will remember the people that encouraged and uplifted me more then the world events that have brought me down.
Merry Christmas.
Oh you're too kind DV, this is just lovely! As terrible as things have been, one of the bright points has always been your amazing art and uplifting attitude. I can't thank you for being you enough for allowing me to be a part of it, even in a small way, by letting me make a sticker pack of your art!
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