jbru126

... So, my life seems to be having fun playing tricks on me. Firstly, I've started drawing again, which you can see by the batch of new uploads in my account, with more to follow.

Secondly, I have officially been off of World of Warcraft for over a week now. I think I hear my mage and rogue crying from neglect...

I've also started reading gaming material again. I'm rediscovering my love of Shadowrun 4th Ed. Yes, I like it, save the flamez.

Also, I'm going back to some of my old favs in games, like Bioshock, and playing with my Wii again. I just got "De Blob". That game is, without doubt, crack for artists. Seriously, if you don't believe me, get a copy, and play it, or find someone who has it and play it. Nuff said.

So, this is a line to let people know I'm not dead. It's winter break, and I tend to drop off the face of the earth round this time. Something having to do with lethal levels of cheer and hunter carolers with a rifle... So yeah, I'm alive.

Hit me up, or drop me a line.

Having gone through this summer, I've been looking back on my life. There are things I'm proud of, like my diploma, and things I am not, like my relationship with my family.

Having seen all this, and having been learning more about myself this summer, I've been relearning some lessons, like if I want people to like me, I honestly have to start treating others better, and I have been. My friends actually want to be around me more. I've also learned that being happy with my looks starts with self-love. If I want to be happy with my body, I need to love my body.

I've decided to make changes in my life. I'm getting a new wardrobe, and I'm changing my persona. Old me is nice, but old me is too safe.

I've also been reacquainting myself with my magic (I honestly dislike the word magick, sounds too fancy). I've been relearning to read a persons aura, and to see the soul first. I can honestly say I've become more sensitive to others, sometimes too sensitive. However, this relearning is not enough. I must forge ahead, and deepen my connection, and reforge my soul into a new being. All magic is, is change, and I am nothing but change.

I've started drawing again, and now that I've managed to get a copy of Photoshop, I think I can take my work to the next level. I'm kinda excited actually.

These next few months will be interesting, because I'm starting my costume sequence in Theatre. It's time to fly, and I aim to soar.

Let all who read these words know this: I am me. I refuse to compromise, and I will be more. Treat me fairly, and I will defend you. Treat me as a loved one, and I'll damn hell itself back to the abyss for you. I love my husbands, and they love me.

So mote it be.

Ah, I can already feel summer coming to a close. The air is crisper, and I don't leave the windows open at night anymore.

I've returned to my artwork, as you can see with my most recent submission Whisper. I've also finally been able to get back into gaming and role playing. I. LOVE. DUNGEONS. AND. DRAGONS.

I also love my friends.

Oh, and I got to go to Maui. Unfortunately, I couldn't find my stupid camera, and had to use someone else's camera, so I won't really be able to upload the photos as photography, not quite the quality I want.

Oh, in my last journal, I mentioned something about how this boy was working on a convention. That idea has since been retired.

Wow, this summer has been the most interesting one of my life yet. I've learned a lot about myself, and about who my real friends are. I've learned about who I am, and what I am about. But enough about that, I don't want this to turn into a bitch rant.

I'm finally getting back into my artwork, and realizing I enjoy it a lot more than I used to. As such, I'm open to take requests for artwork. Also, if someone who is a much better artist than I, which is pretty much everyone, would like to give me some constructive criticism on my artwork, then by all means go ahead, I'm eager to get better.

On a completely unrelated note, I will be working like a madman to bring a brand-spanking-new convention into existance. I'M SO EXCITED!!!!! Oh, but I'm gonna be a tired boy when this is all over. Seriously though, I'm really excited. I get to plan and organize and run the event myself. Oh oh oh, and I get to have minions too!! This is awesome!! lol lol lol

So, drop in, add a comment or two to the work, and let me know what you think...

Oh boy, end of term has been a whirlwind for me. I've got finals, and I'm moving into a new apartment from the dorms, and I'm getting a job. Haven't had much time to do some artwork, but will hopefully have time here in a few days.