So I suppose I should explain what's been going on in the past...uhhhh 10 months or so? Hah.

Well unfortunately I haven't done much art in the past two months or so primarily due to a lost muse and also a strain on my time. I've been working at Staples since April, trying to save up some college money (which is a lot harder then it looks working part-time, minimum wage) But after about 6-7 months of employment, I feel very comfortable there, have my insurance through them, and don't plan to leave there anytime soon (unless, of course, I find a better paying-better insurance job.)

After a few months, I think I've finally decided on a major that seems appropriate for me; veterinary. Ironically I wanted to be a vet as a kid and am kind of kicking myself for making a full 360 loop, but what are you gonna do. I plan to take a few prerequisites at the school I'm currently at and switch over to another to get my vet-tech degree the following year (hopefully this will all start next September) followed by 4 year college then med school.

So big plans. Big plans indeed.

OH YEAH! We moved. I pretty much have my own basement apartment (which is AMAZING in and of itself) My sister and I moved in late June, and my parents just moved in probably 2-3 weeks ago. It's nice, we have a pool (which was well-used this summer by me) and a fireplace (which we have yet to use but I'm sure that'll be coming soon enough) I'm really looking forward to our first holidays here in the new house.

It's been a pretty big year for all of us, both my sisters have gone back to college, both my parents turned 50 and I will be turning 21 in 19 days. Compared to the past few years, I can definitely say this has been one of the best I've ever had.

We went to Mexico again this June (and that's always an adventure, TRUST ME) I got sunburned pretty bad (and still have some hilarious tanlines) had a pretty insane allergic reaction to some varnish, my ankles swelled up roughly to the size of small hams...and I had a loooot of alcohol. Apparently the combination of the depressurization of an airplane cabin, a major amount of alcohol, and sunburn can cause swelling in the extremities. I couldn't even put my shoes on when I got back into the states. Glad that stopped.

I'm really excited for the holidays this year. This is the first one in I don't know HOW long that I've actually gotten to enjoy without A) Worrying about my now ex-boyfriend being able to come up or B) Pining over ex-boyfriend after we broke up. (yes I said pining, shut up.) I've already started decorating my little cave :3 It's veeeery pretty.

Also for the past few months the subject of a puppy has come up a few times...a lot today :3 So I'm hoping that will soon become a reality and I'll come home to find a sweet little puppy waiting. Really REALLY hoping <3

Anyways, that's pretty much what's been going on with me. We set up the scanner again so I'll try to upload what little art I've gotten done in the past few months. Patience is a virtue, my pets. Fear not, I never disappoint.