Well its been a long summer and an even longer year, but its finally that time of year again. Time for cakes, ice cream, celebration, and kicking back a bit. I tentatively, and I do mean tentatively, say that I am now 24 this year. Yes I'm not entirely sure... this was the first year I had to really think about it, which means I'm getting ancient O.o; August 25, 1985 to August 25, 2009... I think my math is still good enough for that >.<

Anyhow, no wild parties for me. This year like the last year is fairly low key. Instead I will celebrate with my favoritist thing in the world... buying commissions XD Because of my financial situation I've had to hold back lately... been about 5 months since I bought one and 3 months since I received one. I've got 3 others that are still in the works, but thats because everyone these days are in dire straights and everyone is so busy. Besides, those that I have bought commissions from should know me by now: I am very patient with art and it delights me to know I've got commissions out there... gives me a reason to want to check my email and DA page everyday hahah.

No really, stuff like that keeps me happy and excited all the time, knowing that any day I could come on and find a little gift waiting in my box. I realize a lot of people don't think of paid commissions as "gifts"... the concept of buying a gift for yourself doesn't really work in the traditional sense. But then they don't value things the way I do. Money has low value to me, I'm not a greedy person and have been (and could continue to be) content with just enough to keep me going. In contrast, artwork is an incredible gift and buying commissions is merely a small investment into the future for those that love art. The amount I typically pay for a commission is insignificant. Prices often range from $20-70. By comparison, I've paid $200, $300, $500, and $650 before for significant commissions, and even most of those I felt were great deals. For instance, the $650 was for hiring one of my absolute favorite artists for 50 hours. Ordinarily he charges $20/hour which would be $1000.



Wee guess I felt like rambling a bit today. Sorry about that, I just love talking about the things I enjoy So anyhow, I gets to commission JJ again whom I love to death... and maybe someone else we'll see. Oh I think it's also worth mentioning that I am debt free again for the time being... took me long enough I know. Brother came back yesterday for my (early) birthday dinner, then headed back out. Cats are loving a couple new toys I bought for them a few days ago. My really shy gray cat who thinks the whole world is out to get him? Well yeah he's also one of the most playful cats I've ever seen... and he is very adept at picking up those little mousie toys and slinging them across the room over and over again... its so incredibly amusing to me and him both.

Speaking of which, I was asked just the other day so I suppose I should mention that both cats are now just about 1 and a half years old, and developing in such interesting and different ways. Lillium is oh so teasingly playful and friendly but also so particular... she knows exactly what she wants and EXACTLY how to get us to get it for her XD (smart cat). Shoku is super jumpy, paranoid, but because of that extra, extra loving and playful. He always wants to wrestle with Lilly but she just wants to play tag, so he ends up growling at inanimate objects and pouncing on pillows and stuff hehe. And Lilly has developed a love of ice cubes and running water... she comes to my room every night at 2am begging me to come with her to the sink

and thats all (like that wasn't enough)!