So, after about a full day of just loafing about and watching the last of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I finally cracked my fingers and sat down to write this belated journal. To all of my watchers, Merry Christmas and Have a happy New Year. Again. (Whoops, guess I did write that in my previous journal.)

>>New Years Resolutions 2013
A Full New Cast
Previously, over the year, it's been bugging me that in video games and stories, I've only used two characters. Both of them the same species, though different types. I actually want to create an original cast. So, I've decided as an indifferent and colorful test, I'm going to make one from the 7 major Continents. For those not fully aware or unable to name them, each "Cast" will be from either Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica and Australia. I may even include a few more just in case I can't decided the right species for one place or maybe just to make it an even dozen.
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12 Illustrated Stories
As most people are favoring and watching my account, I've noticed and personally enjoyed from my end a good story with my pictures. Really, I'll read just about anything. Well, mostly anything. A painter paints 1000 words but a writer can do the same. So I wanted to try my hand at writing stories as well. My goal was to have 12 commissioned pieces either from this year or next year in my gallery with stories. Will they be a connection? I'm not entirely sure. Maybe stringing them all together might be fun.
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12 Unique Commissions
So this year's commissioning wasn't really a challenge. and I cannot thank the artist I commissioned enough for the pieces they've done. It makes me so happy. I did want to add a little twist to this year's commission resolution though. This year, I wish to commission 12 unique artist. I mostly thought of this because I want to share other people's work as much as my own. Even if I'm unable to preform a commission in a reasonable amount of time. Really, I've been working on the same piece for far too long. But yes, I will be keeping my eye out on artist and dropping notes in the future. I hope to see a bunch of new artist soon.
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AnthroCon 2013
Last year's attempt to get to anthrocon was a bit embarrassing and very very disappointing. I really wanted to make it out to the east coast, not only for anthrocon, but for a family visit too. Hell, if given the option (which actually might be a reality, future journal postings), I would like to move out to the east coast. Hey there people looking for roomies. I'm hoping to budget enough to get out to the east coast, All weekend, to anthrocon which is... July 5th~7th this year. I might register to get my foot in the door and I'll try and make room reservations if I can. More then likely, I will make a separate journal posting for this even and I hope to see you guys there too.
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Personal Milestones
Truthfully? This thing can't really be gauged because I have a lot that I want to accomplish and what CAN be accomplished. Among them are things that I can most likely do like keep my job nailed down and save up money, Get my driver's licenses, and personally things like... moving out and going back to school. Yes, I'm back at home, hush! But, well... this house might not be an option to me anymore. I started saying this about the middle of the year, 2012 is going to be an interesting year. But really, I wonder if 2013 is the year I can call myself... well...

But anyways, my plans are set, and I hope you all enjoy this new year as much as I do!