At least for now. Of course, who knows, maybe I'll have a hot streak soon! But brace yourselves. I'm not usually this personal on an online journal.

I got a new desktop and I'm too lazy to transfer my tablet software and Photoshop just yet. But, with all these series of unfortunate events that have happened to me over the last few months, it's gotten me mentally worn out. I got laid off from my job as a vet tech and that sucks because I have student loans and a new car to pay off. Plus with all the injustices and tragedies that have plagued the news like the Boston Marathon bombings and this endless celebrity culture worship, I've just gotten a bit misanthropic. Which is a shame because anyone who knows me sees me as the happy-go-lucky, cheery world traveler who's as chill as a pill, if you will. But everyone has these moments in life, from the married-with-children crowd to diplomats to starving artists. My mind has been on overdrive lately, but I try not to think too hard about the small shit, or even the big shit haha!

Long story short, I don't think I wanna do any more art for a while. My last piece that I worked hard on didn't receive too much fanfare, and that took me ages! That's the ego coming out a bit, but as an artist, we need to have that praise in order to have motivation. I just don't feel like anything I'll create at this time will be met with much excitement, especially those kind people who have followed me for years. My mind has wondered a lot lately, to different things, looking for that right girl, a kid, you know, life stuff. If those things don't happen, I press on, but I know I'm still "young" enough and have some time for all that, but you know, I'd be a great dad one day. ^_^ I still hang with my pals, play lots of video games and have caught up on movies that I've wanted to watch for ages. Finally saw The Godfather, and saw The Gamer (which was filmed here in my hometown) and The Life of Pi, which was a great movie. Since I've been truly blessed to have traveled the world, I've decided to embark on some mini road trips this summer around New Mexico and see more of the gems and paths that I haven't seen yet, Carlsbad Caverns and the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Maybe go to Yellowstone in Wyoming hopefully as well!

So, for now, there'll be an art freeze. When I return, I think I'm gonna go in a different direction and start doing more original artworks.

Goodbye for now everyone! Thanks for your kind words, always! I'll still be in touch on here if you wanna chat.  I'll be updating the journal as much as I can as well. Peace!