THE GOOD

Just the other day I finally got my 300th watcher AND just a few weeks ago I also broke 20,000 home pageviews!

I know its not a lot compared to some of the other good artists out there, but never the less it does feel really good and you guys have no idea how much I appreciate your support. I love all of my watchers, and especially those who consistently comment on almost every single picture with crits and never ending enthusiasm. I know I don’t post very often (and my next segment will elaborate on that), but your support helps me continue with my art and gives me a goal to work for.
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THE BAD

My hand is acting up AGAIN. Well its hard to say “again” because really it never stopped, but instead just toned down a little bit. Now, however, its gone back to being just as bad as it was last spring and early summer. I think its because after being in school for months it just gets gradually worse and worse throughout the school year until it becomes almost unbearable by the end.

For those who dont know what Im referring to, I have a hand condition that started to develop around a year and a half ago. Now Ive been to the doctor and a specialist, but nobody seems to have any idea what is wrong with me (its not carpal tunnel which is what I originally thought) and therefore it cant be treated. So I just have to live with this constant throbbing hand/wrist pain, spasming finger muscles, tendon pain on the tops of my hands, and virtually no hand strength. The pain/soreness also intensifies the more I use it for anything; writing, drawing, using the mouse on the computer, using my tablet, carrying heavy loads, etc. Im even wearing my wrist brace right now that I havnt had to wear for an entire year.

This is the main reason my art production is so ridiculously slow, and as of the last drawing I did, has ground to a complete halt. I want to draw. I have pictures lined up as you read this. Hopefully if I rest it a bit and don’t strain it too much, by the end of the school year I can draw a little more.

And again Im really sorry… to my watchers and myself.
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THE UNDECIDED

Well this year my friends and I were planning to go to Animazment here in NC for our unofficial “senior class trip.” We had this planned for about 2 years probably. But now, we arnt going anymore.

Everyone sort of seemed to have a conflict and it really just wasn’t in our best interests this year. Im a little disappointed, but not as much as I would have been last year Im sure. I think it would have definitely been an interesting and unique experience to say the least. I wanted to go there to buy some stuff and see the artist corner, but some parts I was defiantly not looking forward to. One word. Otakus.

They are generally an annoying, squeeling, and socially retarded group of people. A little bit of cosplay I don’t mind, especially if the person took the time and money to do the outfit the right way, but the majority of the ones you will find are the “OMGLOL lets dress up as so-and-so and whats-his-face (usually from Naruto), get out a camera, and record us dancing together itllbesomuchfunandwellpostitalloveryoutube” type of people. People with no sense of common decency and take the love of anime to a new level, using it as a crutch when they can find ANY other social group to accept them… instead of for any of its potential entertainment, artistic, or cultural value.

Sorry if I may have offended anyone but, really, I cant take it any more. Its those types of people who give anime enthusiasts and anime in general a bad name. Like a trekkie from the Star Trek series. I myself have acted that way before and know how easy it is to fall back into that habit, I admit, but if I catch myself doing it nowadays I try to stop immediately. Theres a fine line between being nonconformist and “unique,” and acting like a 5 year old.

Annnnnyway. Point being, instead of going to an anime convention, Im going to a NASCAR race that same weekend. Which is a complete 180. My 2 best guy friends are dragging me to one because according to them it will be a good life experience and I have to go to at least one in my life. Oh well, at least Ill be able to say that Ive been there done that, and as long as Im with my friends itll be fun so Im not worried.