I literally have not given a shit about costuming...
Aside from commissions, I’ve given a shrug and a “meh” in the general direction of our own costumes. I’m sure I’ll get some done by Dragon*con...but just stickin’ with the “meh” for right now.
It’s good to just get away from that part of the nerd culture a bit and delve into other realms. Too many people I’ve met because of costuming have been questionable at best for me, and I’m trying to learn and grow as I get older; I have no place in my life any more for childish assholes. And I’m tired of encountering them. I like the feeling of removing toxic individuals and keeping them gone. It’s nice.
Plus I’m getting REAL tired of people treating costuming/”cosplay” and conventions like they’re the only thing in the world. I can’t even there. I think I really am getting too old for that.
There’s been a lot of death around us for the past few months, as well as a life change on the horizon for both of us, career wise. We’re gonna try to get a house sooner or later. Just time to move on, as it were.
For the time being I’ve also given up on keeping up with my FB page. Especially since FB has decreased my follower count drastically in the past month. I could give a shit to keep contributing to a social media site that isn’t going to give me back anything in return, anyway. And I refuse to pay for such shitty service.
Anyway....it’s good to step back from something you’ve been doing non-stop for the past 13 years. Yeah I still have commissions to finish....but I’m doing that out of necessity at this point as I look at getting another secondary income to take it’s place.
I can’t say creating brings me that much joy at the moment. It might a few months down the road. But I’m enjoying looking at other prospects and hobbies. Astro-photography and astronomy has been the most rewarding thing to Chris and I for the past few months. Plus...it’s relaxing and it’s just us.
Now that’s the way to go.
