Happy New Year, Ya'll!!!

Happy '07, Everybody!

Excuse me but I'm a little drunk. Just celebrated the new year with my li'l malty friend here and had all the ceremonial shouts and oaths at the past and new years. So I got thinking that maybe... just maybe... I should upload something.

Well, the first two pics were made via an online request at a site. The nature of the site is VERY risque (so I shan't divulge), but the model was such that I couldn't resist coming up with some sketches, and since I didn't really 'push the boundaries' that much, I thought it safe to include these pictures on my blog for your enjoyment. I'm happy to say that I had a favourable response for at least one.

Anyway... let's forget that and reminisce about the year '06. Ahh, what a year. I completed my Master's thesis which took many years of blood, swear and tears. A big achievement, to some, but personally I didn't think it was that big a deal. Certainly had its fair share of pain and suffering, but generally it has been a good experience and I have met many people and shared that pain and suffering with them. Also had an enjoyable time being a tutor all those years, and I hope the classes I conducted were as fun as they were for me (especially the one where I was drunk).

Of course, '06 had a very bad moment where my passport and bag was stolen, which led me to a strike a while back. Ah, that was pretty bad, but honestly now I consider it just another bump in the life path. Certainly has inconvenienced me to no end, but I don't think it's worth it to bear that grudge forever.

What else can I say about '06? Watched lots of good anime, learned to cook some really fantastic meals, ATE a lot... and drank a lot (man... have I gotten large), made heaps of good friends, said goodbye to a few. Definitely a year to remember (except for the painful bits). I attended a lot of anime festivals (relatively): Minifest in March-ish, Animania in July-ish and Manifest in September-ish. Participated in a few drawing competitions and won most of them (Yay!). Thoroughly ENJOYED the anime conventions though, and I look forward to attending them in '07 (even a job won't stop me, I reckon!). Met lots of interesting people there, including some REALLY talented artists whom I haven't spoken to since... ah, Cest La Vie.

So... what's up for '07? Lots, I'd have to say. I'm travelling home in early January for a month, after which I shall return to Australia with my new passport to complete my Permanent Residency (I hope!). After that, God Willing, I shall take my biggest step into adulthood and look for a job. Well... that's a frightening perspective, but one to face eventually. Well... who knows what the future will bring, right?

To all those who have been keeping up with my blog, Happy '07! Hope this new year brings lots of new opportunities. Thank you for following my progress through life (and not commenting too much about my shortcomings as well as bizzare leanings) and I hope to keep you entertained for a while, yet. My heartiest congratulations to all you have achieved in the past year and may those successes follow you into the new. Okay, now time to sing Auld Lang Syne (or however you spell it).