INTO 2016

So, tonight would be the start of 2016.

I’m both excited and intrigued because new year sounds promising, there’re a lot of possibilities and opportunities—still can’t believe it. I really hope that it’ll work out fine for me though, and I’ll finally achieve more of my goals.

I started 2015 really rough. Dealt with some issues from my family (the one I’ve been dealing since 2007 and probably will last for eternity), bad break up (and I’ve been with this guy for like.. six years), I quitted school (because I realized that I’m not going to make it, ever— and because I know where my heart lies), then some of my friends and people was looking down at me (they still do until now), and against all odds, I did everything I had to do in order to buy a pentablet.

Even after I got my pentab I still have to deal with a lot of disapproval and sneer from others. I had to cut some ties and dissapered because I needed to focus on the personal goals and worked on my skills. I’m sorry I did that, but, I’m also glad because my effort finally means something! Looking at this ‘art summary template’ I realized that I’ve improved, a lot. It’s not grandious, that’s for sure. But it’s something, and I’m proud of it. I finally got some recognition from those skeptical beings and even some unexpected people (that really surprised me!), and most importantly, I finally have a full support from my mom-- it’s such a huge energy booster!  Some people are also very supportive and understanding, I’m so grateful to have them around, hopefully I can return the favor one day. And of course, both Admoneo and Arcem Alva had a huge contribution in me—they’re the rp groups that motivates me to keep drawing and to keep improving, I contributed to them the most.

Anyway, I just wanna share some of my stories, and I hope that you guys feel the same happiness and excitement to start 2016! In a different matter, possibly, but I do hope you’re happy and excited. If not, then let me give you a hug and assure you that as long as you’re not giving up, your efforts will never ever betray you. Don’t be afraid if you made some mistakes, because that’s how we learn things anyway. Sure, most said that it’s better to avoid mistakes before it happened. But you know what, some people aren’t just that lucky. Remember, we decides who we are and what we are gonna be.

Have a great new year!

Xoxo

Duchi