This year I decided to start doodling mini journals. I don't have a great memory but art has always helped me remember moments more so than written journals, so this felt like a good idea. I'm glad I did :)
The funny thing about my niece setting my heater on fire was that the day before my fire alarm went out and I had a strong feeling something in the house was going to catch fire LOL
This year holds a lot of new experiences for me and I'm grateful. I got to meet my neopet BFF @nuclearhalation of over a decade at the NieR Orchestra concert!! Went on a sick road trip. Did a lot of personal growth as well. Faced a lot of personal things I've been afraid of for awhile. Many of my friends helped me realized things I've struggled with all my life had names and reasons behind them. I don't feel like I'm "not trying hard enough" or lazy anymore. I've been kinder to myself and allowing myself to live rather than fight to be "the best". It's been a welcomed peace.
While it's not outright stated in my journals, most of my year was focused on getting my mental and physical health in order. It's been a lot of work and I'm still only getting started, but that's what happens when you leave something neglected for so long U__U It's been tough but I'm happy to still be here, experience life, and share my illustrations.
A note to end on that's a bit of a downer for me: I have arthritis in my hands. I wake up in the mornings with stiffness in my fingers now. It takes a good couple minutes before I'm able to comfortably bend them. This will probably bring my art output to a much slower pace so please bear with me. I'll still create and share, I just need to take different steps now to ensure my health :) Thank you for understanding
Also as of December 2024 I finally got my taste and smell back Q__Q (for the most part)
I hope I'll see you all next year. Always excited to see the ups and downs life brings
