16th Jan 2021, 3:00 PMHey guys!! Happy New Year I guess?
I was hoping to have a bigger-than-usual buffer going for this chapter so I could be extra prepared, since this season of my life is a little uncertain and could potentially get really busy. However, I started feeling burnout creeping up on me in the middle of the second page, so after I finished that one I decided to just start the uploading schedule and to keep adding to the buffer as I can, and if I miss a week, it will be okay.
(Long update post ahead, don’t feel pressured to read)
A LOT of things happened last year, some of which I didn’t really know how to express - my Opa passed away, that book illustration job ended up taking 6 months instead of 3, my oldest sister got married, my family put our house up for sale with the sudden desire to move to a different province - and I ended up choosing to stay in Alberta, but that means moving out, which likely means getting a new part-time job somewhere. (And that’s not even mentioning the whole government restriction stuff that happened)! So basically, I’m working through a lot of growing pains that are normal I’m sure, but still hard.
However, even though it’s scary, entering a new season of life is also really exciting, and it’s a chance to get along further on the path to the life I’ve always wanted to live - a parked car doesn’t get anywhere. Eventually, ya gotta move forward, even if it’s slow at first <3
It’s wonderful to have you guys to chat with through it all, you are the main reason I always look forward to uploading every other Saturday <333 Thank you all so much for being there, God bless!
16th Jan 2021, 4:13 PMWelp I wonder who top-right masked person is.
A lot can happen a short time, and having a bunch of unknown obstacles ahead is always scary. But even when a lot changes, you can find comfort in knowing that your passions/hobbies will still be there.
16th Jan 2021, 4:45 PMHe’s a character who will be officially introduced in chapter 5, but he will be referenced in this chapter before that also. (I just put him on this cover because I needed something to do with that blank space mostly XD)
Exactly! I feel that <3 Thanks for your nice comments!
16th Jan 2021, 4:28 PMWhoo! Excited for new chap :DD Great shading btw, really vibrant. Wonder what "Part of the Circle" implies hmm.
Great to hear you persevered and have such a healthy look on the challenges and changes 2020 brought. All that sounds overwhelming but I think you got it pinned, just have to take it one step at a time and enjoy the process, cause eventually it gets better more often than not :)
Kevtrev
A lot can happen a short time, and having a bunch of unknown obstacles ahead is always scary. But even when a lot changes, you can find comfort in knowing that your passions/hobbies will still be there.
ShaRose49
Exactly! I feel that <3 Thanks for your nice comments!
Sovember
Great to hear you persevered and have such a healthy look on the challenges and changes 2020 brought. All that sounds overwhelming but I think you got it pinned, just have to take it one step at a time and enjoy the process, cause eventually it gets better more often than not :)
And fun chatting with you too!
ShaRose49
Ah you’re so right! And talking to you guys helps a lot more than I even realized at first, it’s amazing <3 Thanks Sovember!
Danny McLimmon
Best wishes moving forward in life!
ShaRose49
DLKmusic
(HEY, GET YOUR &$#* FEET OFF THE TABLE)
Got my popcorn, got my soda, waiting for the next chapter...
ShaRose49
Oh and thank you!
Slim Kittens
Glad to hear you're persevering.
ShaRose49
Matt Comics
a lot of things happen as we get older, but some things only happen once, so it isn't always overwhelming. have fun and good luck!
ShaRose49
That's great advice, thank you so much!