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Going into a new year
8 months ago
I didn't realize I haven't made one of these since September, although not much to say. Things have been a little bit of a mess, and along with the holidays on top, oh boy, it's been non-stop...
So, here we are, going into another year; a rotation around Sol ends while another begins. A lot happened in 2024. things that changed my life, literally. I owe so much to this community, to the many artists who have helped me improve my art, to Edwin_at_work for helping me to finally find a career that i've quickly fallen in love with, and to Heartleaf Games and their staff and community for helping me get more comfortable with the community, and to the many new friends I keep making along the way. There were a lot of firsts that happened this year for me. First convention, first roommate experience at a con, first time travelling far away by myself, first furry friends, first commission of my fursona, first piece of art I was genuinely proud of, first time not being afraid to sit in the front row and speak up, first time finding myself, and first fursuit hug. there are many more, but these are the first that come to mind and are relevant here.
What happens in 2025? Quite frankly, I don't know and I don't care. I've never been a person to plan ahead, have back-up plans in case things don't go my way, and whatnot. I've always preferred to go with the flow and make the best with what I have, always optimistic, and finding a reason to smile in the face of despair. That being said, I don't do "resolutions" because I don't like making promises that I can't keep, nor do I want my life for the next year to be dictated by a single driving motivator. Instead, I like goals because they're things i've already been working towards, and are smaller, easier to work on, and just kind of exist. Like you and I in this world, we strive to do as we please, and a goal can be within the next 10 minutes or the next 10 years; there's never a reason to rush yourself. Slow down. Take your time. Enjoy the one life you know for sure that you get and make the most of it. Anyway, I digress! All of my goals are things that are a bit personal, so I won't share them, but there is one goal that I will share! I don't like a lot of what i've been doing and it doesn't feel right. And forget about backgrounds! Yuck. There are a lot of really great artists out there, and I message them all the time seeking advice, for which I will always be grateful for. There are a few new artists i've found this past year that I really want to study and ask questions. So, my goal for 2025 is to work hard at art, and find my style! Will I do a lot of art? Probably not, but the few that I do, I want to dedicate a lot more time to and stop trying to rush when I get frustrated, not being afraid to do something over. For years i've told other artists, and other people who are creatively inclined, to be proud of what they can do, rather than dwell on what they can't do. I need to finally start taking my own advice. And once I feel like i'm in a good spot, I want to maybe think about trying to take on commissions and/or maybe make some YCHs.
2025 is going to be a ride, for sure, as will no doubt be the next few years. Things haven't been the best for quite a while, but in spite of it all, we're all still here doing our best! So long as you guys keep going, then i'll keep going too, and I hope that it's mutual.
Take care, folks!
So, here we are, going into another year; a rotation around Sol ends while another begins. A lot happened in 2024. things that changed my life, literally. I owe so much to this community, to the many artists who have helped me improve my art, to Edwin_at_work for helping me to finally find a career that i've quickly fallen in love with, and to Heartleaf Games and their staff and community for helping me get more comfortable with the community, and to the many new friends I keep making along the way. There were a lot of firsts that happened this year for me. First convention, first roommate experience at a con, first time travelling far away by myself, first furry friends, first commission of my fursona, first piece of art I was genuinely proud of, first time not being afraid to sit in the front row and speak up, first time finding myself, and first fursuit hug. there are many more, but these are the first that come to mind and are relevant here.
What happens in 2025? Quite frankly, I don't know and I don't care. I've never been a person to plan ahead, have back-up plans in case things don't go my way, and whatnot. I've always preferred to go with the flow and make the best with what I have, always optimistic, and finding a reason to smile in the face of despair. That being said, I don't do "resolutions" because I don't like making promises that I can't keep, nor do I want my life for the next year to be dictated by a single driving motivator. Instead, I like goals because they're things i've already been working towards, and are smaller, easier to work on, and just kind of exist. Like you and I in this world, we strive to do as we please, and a goal can be within the next 10 minutes or the next 10 years; there's never a reason to rush yourself. Slow down. Take your time. Enjoy the one life you know for sure that you get and make the most of it. Anyway, I digress! All of my goals are things that are a bit personal, so I won't share them, but there is one goal that I will share! I don't like a lot of what i've been doing and it doesn't feel right. And forget about backgrounds! Yuck. There are a lot of really great artists out there, and I message them all the time seeking advice, for which I will always be grateful for. There are a few new artists i've found this past year that I really want to study and ask questions. So, my goal for 2025 is to work hard at art, and find my style! Will I do a lot of art? Probably not, but the few that I do, I want to dedicate a lot more time to and stop trying to rush when I get frustrated, not being afraid to do something over. For years i've told other artists, and other people who are creatively inclined, to be proud of what they can do, rather than dwell on what they can't do. I need to finally start taking my own advice. And once I feel like i'm in a good spot, I want to maybe think about trying to take on commissions and/or maybe make some YCHs.
2025 is going to be a ride, for sure, as will no doubt be the next few years. Things haven't been the best for quite a while, but in spite of it all, we're all still here doing our best! So long as you guys keep going, then i'll keep going too, and I hope that it's mutual.
Take care, folks!
