It's a lovely, beautiful thing, and I intend to make the most of it. Here goes nothing.

I met with my college friends today to play games, eat good food, and exchange presents, although their presence was enough of a gift to begin with. Not only did I spill my coffee the exact same way I did last time, but I ended up sitting in it. So much for coordination and grace.

How've things been for everybody? I'm so far behind, I hardly know where to begin, yet I won't have this kind of time for long. I have to get up quite early to catch a plane just before New Year's for some very special shenanigans and won't be home after that until right about when my next semester starts.

SO, DO FILL ME IN!

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I’m putting up ten slots for keychains and badges to be done over Thanksgiving week because I am off then. I'm trying to raise money to get a special present for a special someone. These slots ARE SHARED between my dA and two other sites, so they will go faster than usual.

Unlike last time I did this, each thing you want takes up a slot. If you have outstanding work from the last set, it is either now on its way or to be photographed and sent off this week in between my schoolwork.

1. <filled on another site>
2. <filled on another site>
3. <filled on another site>
4. <filled on another site>
5. <filled on another site>
6. <filled on another site>
7. <filled on another site>
8. <filled on another site>
9. <filled on another site>
10. <filled on another site>
...geeze lol I guess I know where to go for business in the future.

Remember, if you're getting something, you can check the progress in my WIPs box below.

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I got 'em too.

Here's the two new ones along with my collection of dA stuff near my door

I'm never, ever saying I'm hoping to be able to do more again while in college.

Every single time I think I'm going to have a free evening, something comes up. Tonight included. Tomorrow included. Guh.

Next semester I am going to arrange for a MWF schedule if I can just so I can try to squeeze in some creative time for a while. I'm pretty sure my muse is suffocating from being sat on so long.

My inbox is all backed up, too. I feel like I'm neglecting everything that used to be important to me without any choice in the matter.

Le sigh.

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I am back to it. I don't think I need to say my uploads will be irregular, as they have been irregular. Truth is, I'm actually hoping to put things up a little more often, but I do have some concerns about several recent problems on the site, not the least of which is the way art theft is being handled and the way somebody(s) at dA HQ seem to view site members.

I can't say I will be renewing my subscription. No, I won't call it "premium membership." I'm going to observe the turns this site takes in the next few months and decide on that when it comes time to renew. I might be alone, dear dA, but I don't want gimmicks, discounts, flashy things that are meaningless. I'm not that kind of customer. I want to belong to a site where at least the staff cares about its members' concerns. If dA wants to be all-accepting, from the worst scribbler to the most talented painter or sculptor, then that's what dA is. Inclusive. But any site or community can only be so inclusive.

Please consider the artists who have the best interests of your community in mind when making decisions. Don't blow off people who have different ideas.

I am one voice. But this voice has spoken.

...anyway, yeah. I'll try to get back to ACTUAL IMAGES once my keychain orders are all fulfilled. See you guys around. Stay strong.

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