New Year

[orockthro]

It's a new year. :) As usual, I'm late to that fact, lol. 
I do the majority of my journaling on a different site, but have been feeling The Feels about that lately, and am strongly considering returning to DW as a home base.

Things happening so far in 2018:

•  I currently have a cat purring on me. It's wonderful and cute. Here's a picture of her from awhile back-- endlessly delightful, this cat. <3

• I got the advanced copy of a poetry collection I illustrated for. I'm so excited that it's going to be published soon! It was a TOTAL THRILL to see my name listed on the cover as illustrator. :ooo
• I have yet to take down the Xmas decorations (mostly Star Wars ornaments, and one crocheted penis that tops the 3' tree) #oops
•  I have made (3) batches of 'paleo' granola bars and they have steadily improved every time. (YUM)
• My sleep has sucked a little less, but is not yet 'fixed' or perfect. It may never be.
• I finished a painting that included colored pencils, acrylic paint, and oil paint, and I was super pleased with how it came together.
• I have ice skated.
• My job is now officially 4 days a week, 32 hours. The pay cut has so far been SO AMAZINGLY WORTH IT. Even having to work with the Most Normal Woman Ever has been worth it. A+

So far so good. :)