A post of two purposes
It's been a somewhat eventful turn to a new year. I've made a lot of decisions about my life and at least one thing's happened of a sad nature.
I'll get the sad out of the way first. Yesterday my Dad and I had to say goodbye to our eldest cat, Jonathon. I'd figured this would be his last year but had not envisioned it being so soon. He had cancer in his mouth and it had eaten a hole from his palate to his sinuses. Poor baby was in pain, not eating, and Dad and I didn't want him to starve to death. So we took him to the SPCA since they only ask for a $15 donation for putting an animal to sleep. I miss him so much......
Now to the better. Some know already that I'm going back to school. I'm currently in my second term of classes working towards a Pharmacy Tech diploma at National College in Harrisonburg, VA. I'm enjoying things greatly so far and hope this will open doors for me. I think in another term or two I'd feel comfortable asking companies about internship jobs as I will probably have to pay for the last few classes myself.
Also... I've made the decision that this is the year I better myself physically. I've joined a gym, Anytime Fitness, and hope to start a workout program within days. I wanted to do it today but I don't own anything suitable for workouts and I'm down to a very small amount of money in my bank account until Wednesday. Bah.
To that end, I am still actively seeking commissions. My membership is only $35 a month, which I can afford normally, but I want a buffer of sorts if anyone can understand. I can do simple bracelets, earrings, necklaces if I'm given enough time. :) My prices, I think, are reasonable. My website is still HERE and I'm available to work. I am currently making smaller pieces to take with me to Katsucon in February but I have plenty of time for commissions as well!
I'll get the sad out of the way first. Yesterday my Dad and I had to say goodbye to our eldest cat, Jonathon. I'd figured this would be his last year but had not envisioned it being so soon. He had cancer in his mouth and it had eaten a hole from his palate to his sinuses. Poor baby was in pain, not eating, and Dad and I didn't want him to starve to death. So we took him to the SPCA since they only ask for a $15 donation for putting an animal to sleep. I miss him so much......
Now to the better. Some know already that I'm going back to school. I'm currently in my second term of classes working towards a Pharmacy Tech diploma at National College in Harrisonburg, VA. I'm enjoying things greatly so far and hope this will open doors for me. I think in another term or two I'd feel comfortable asking companies about internship jobs as I will probably have to pay for the last few classes myself.
Also... I've made the decision that this is the year I better myself physically. I've joined a gym, Anytime Fitness, and hope to start a workout program within days. I wanted to do it today but I don't own anything suitable for workouts and I'm down to a very small amount of money in my bank account until Wednesday. Bah.
To that end, I am still actively seeking commissions. My membership is only $35 a month, which I can afford normally, but I want a buffer of sorts if anyone can understand. I can do simple bracelets, earrings, necklaces if I'm given enough time. :) My prices, I think, are reasonable. My website is still HERE and I'm available to work. I am currently making smaller pieces to take with me to Katsucon in February but I have plenty of time for commissions as well!