So...
Stuff. Stuff happened. Stuff of the happy variety.
Still workin' hard on that project for a client. Hard work, sometimes frustrating, but rewarding. Gives me warm, fuzzy feelings whenever I receive positive feedback from the client, or even a little bit of random gushy "OMG Thank you! You're so awesome!" (More professional, generally speaking, but that's pretty much the core of it.) I'm getting the hang of of this freelance-illustrator stuff.
Easter was good. Quiet, kinda low-key. Got a little ralphed out from candy, due to starting a new diet and eating less junk food overall and more of the healthier stuff. That's ok though. Space it out longer. XD So yeah.
Mom and I went out yesterday to replace my busted old office chair, and came home with a new computer table, chair and drafting table. She claims it's because my Birthday is this coming Friday, and I needed some new working furniture, because the old desk was big and bulky, and at the same time, not enough work space because there were papers and cats all over the place. While I enjoy company of the furry variety, it does get a little annoying when I'm trying to work. So we got everything put together, put into place, and set-up to a layout I like and can work with. We cut down the old desk to keep the storage shelves it had, and I set everything up to how I can like it, work and play. I feel a little spoiled, because I only really expected the chair. Saw the cool drafting table, and one thing led to another. Our shared office looks a lot better, and has a little bit more floor space. Words really can't describe it, so I have pictures. I will upload them.
I have to admit, I'm still getting used to everything. I'm getting a stiff hand and shoulder, so I might have to a little bit more re-arranging of keyboards and tablets. I also think Mom wanted an excuse to get me something nicer than "new video game for my Birthday", and give something me something that I can use and enjoy on a more long-term basis. I know that the chair alone is the best new thing in the world right now...
On the subject of Birthdays... It's a little hard to believe that I'll be 24 this Friday. It's a familiar surreal feeling I get just about everywhere around this time, and a little bit of excitement. I'm getting older, a little wiser, and kinda looking forward to getting my work done this week so I can take the day and and enjoy myself. ^^
Also saw the Hunger Games last/Saturday night. Great movie, setting and characters, although obviously sad and disturbing, because of the violence. I embarrassed myself in front of my friends by crying during a certain scene, and jumping in fright in another. It's a movie for the times, with a wonderful lead heroine, who I'm a little in love with now. XD Want to read the books. Geeked out with Dad about it. Geeked out with Dad about John Carter too: he's reading the books. I want the Hunger Games books. Geekiness all around.
Okay, that's all for now. I'm sleepy. I need to get get up tomorrow morning, and my hand and shoulder are cramping. Need to do a little bit more re-arranging in the morning, and really test out my new little hermit-holes capabilities. XD
Still workin' hard on that project for a client. Hard work, sometimes frustrating, but rewarding. Gives me warm, fuzzy feelings whenever I receive positive feedback from the client, or even a little bit of random gushy "OMG Thank you! You're so awesome!" (More professional, generally speaking, but that's pretty much the core of it.) I'm getting the hang of of this freelance-illustrator stuff.
Easter was good. Quiet, kinda low-key. Got a little ralphed out from candy, due to starting a new diet and eating less junk food overall and more of the healthier stuff. That's ok though. Space it out longer. XD So yeah.
Mom and I went out yesterday to replace my busted old office chair, and came home with a new computer table, chair and drafting table. She claims it's because my Birthday is this coming Friday, and I needed some new working furniture, because the old desk was big and bulky, and at the same time, not enough work space because there were papers and cats all over the place. While I enjoy company of the furry variety, it does get a little annoying when I'm trying to work. So we got everything put together, put into place, and set-up to a layout I like and can work with. We cut down the old desk to keep the storage shelves it had, and I set everything up to how I can like it, work and play. I feel a little spoiled, because I only really expected the chair. Saw the cool drafting table, and one thing led to another. Our shared office looks a lot better, and has a little bit more floor space. Words really can't describe it, so I have pictures. I will upload them.
I have to admit, I'm still getting used to everything. I'm getting a stiff hand and shoulder, so I might have to a little bit more re-arranging of keyboards and tablets. I also think Mom wanted an excuse to get me something nicer than "new video game for my Birthday", and give something me something that I can use and enjoy on a more long-term basis. I know that the chair alone is the best new thing in the world right now...
On the subject of Birthdays... It's a little hard to believe that I'll be 24 this Friday. It's a familiar surreal feeling I get just about everywhere around this time, and a little bit of excitement. I'm getting older, a little wiser, and kinda looking forward to getting my work done this week so I can take the day and and enjoy myself. ^^
Also saw the Hunger Games last/Saturday night. Great movie, setting and characters, although obviously sad and disturbing, because of the violence. I embarrassed myself in front of my friends by crying during a certain scene, and jumping in fright in another. It's a movie for the times, with a wonderful lead heroine, who I'm a little in love with now. XD Want to read the books. Geeked out with Dad about it. Geeked out with Dad about John Carter too: he's reading the books. I want the Hunger Games books. Geekiness all around.
Okay, that's all for now. I'm sleepy. I need to get get up tomorrow morning, and my hand and shoulder are cramping. Need to do a little bit more re-arranging in the morning, and really test out my new little hermit-holes capabilities. XD