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This past week was a bit weird. Like most people, I've been watching my social media feeds explode with the police shit show happening in Ferguson. I watched it start with all the other black folk I follow on facebook and twitter then all the white people I follow on twitter and tumblr. I don't think I've ever seen that happen before. That was super weird. I wonder what it will mean long term for the conversation about race relations in America? What will happen the next time a black person dies in police custody? I'm wondering if there are more than a few police departments across the country being put on notice because of it. Here's an article about stop and frisk here in new york.
My actual birthday was on Friday, but I got a birthday surprise from a bunch of friends on Thursday night, which included Castiel cupcakes from counteragent. Technically, the ban on buying me gifts is still in place, since I'm still building up my freelance work, but I got a couple of gifts from friends anyway. I'm enjoying my new sketchpad, art books and digital comic book subscription immensely. I also got a call from my nieces in TN and I believe I'm also getting some new refrigerator art in the mail from them soon. I had a nice conversation with my sister as well, but that's nothing new since I get along with both my siblings quite well. They are awesome and the only reason I bring myself to deal with other parts of my family during the holidays. The real surprise was the nice conversation I had with my mother. My guess is its because she is too busy being annoyed with my brother-in-law. I feel bad for him, but its nice to have a break from being the one on the receiving end of her crazy. I guess I will tag in at some point to take the heat off them.
I have a freelance project coming up that represents from repeat business from a client. I'm hoping the trend continues. I'll find out more on Monday, but I'm hoping the assignment will go for the full week.
My actual birthday was on Friday, but I got a birthday surprise from a bunch of friends on Thursday night, which included Castiel cupcakes from counteragent. Technically, the ban on buying me gifts is still in place, since I'm still building up my freelance work, but I got a couple of gifts from friends anyway. I'm enjoying my new sketchpad, art books and digital comic book subscription immensely. I also got a call from my nieces in TN and I believe I'm also getting some new refrigerator art in the mail from them soon. I had a nice conversation with my sister as well, but that's nothing new since I get along with both my siblings quite well. They are awesome and the only reason I bring myself to deal with other parts of my family during the holidays. The real surprise was the nice conversation I had with my mother. My guess is its because she is too busy being annoyed with my brother-in-law. I feel bad for him, but its nice to have a break from being the one on the receiving end of her crazy. I guess I will tag in at some point to take the heat off them.
I have a freelance project coming up that represents from repeat business from a client. I'm hoping the trend continues. I'll find out more on Monday, but I'm hoping the assignment will go for the full week.