... that I have not updated since July, I have been unnecessarily remiss. Cleaned out my favourites of the old and added many new - have a look-see to see some truly great art. Still in the process of cleaning it out, however. As for new art, that is still in the forthcoming. In the high likelihood that I do not update again before the new year: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.


Servus Dei,

Well, seeing as my more immediate friends ad associates have already been made aware of the following news, it is now time for the rest of you.

I will be moving to Florida before the new school year begins.

God is moving mightily and quickly, and this is not conjecture - it is real. I have been blessed to know all of my friends and associates in North Carolina over the last seven-plus years, but times have changed and we must follow the Lord's call.

I would be lying if I said I was horribly torn up about this transition, as it will be almost a sigh of relief to start afresh. Granted, I do wish that more time with friends and associates was possible, but this change is occurring at a moment in our lives that my family and I feel is within the Lord's perfect timing. North Carolina holds many memories for me, and most of these are pleasant ones that I cherish immensely. There have been, however, stains upon my heart and upon my character that I am anxious to shed in a new place where I will be free of any past history. A fresh beginning where scars of the past will be free to begin to heal, as it were.

As for the future direction, I will continue to attend the university where I have made my home-away-from home over the last two years, as long as God permits me to remain there. My Floridian relatives and my father will be in the process of forging ahead with a family venture that promises a minimum of stress - a precious boon in recent times, especially within the last month or so.

I will still be here, posting infrequently as I do, but my time is mostly consumed at the moment with packing, moving, and organizing in preparation for the next big thing in our lives. I am anxious to get moving soon, for the old wounds are beginning their periodic fester of late.

Many blessings, and I ask for your prayers. Likewise, if you have needs for prayer, feel free to note me and I will do my best to uphold them. The body of Christ benefits from mutual prayer and encouragement through the Word. I am eager to begin the next chapter of my life on this transient world, pressing onward in the faith until God sees fit to take me home.


Servus Dei,

...Because I'm bored and tripped over my last journal posting, where it was sitting collecting dust in my armoire. You are not allowed to inquire as to my purpose walking in the armoire.

Family needs prayer. Enough said. Following that up; it seems prayer is needed amongst many of my other friends as well, so comment here if there's something you/yours needs prayer for. On a completely non-related note, I need to start training with swords again. Writing the punch line to this journal just reminded me of that. Need to stay atop my game and prepare for next semester's head-rolling. It seems my watchers/watchees have been outpacing me art-wise lately, (you are not allowed to mention my complete lackadaisical attitude towards posting or updating in general) and I feel that I need to contribute something. Ideas, anyone?

Now to go find some stitches for my knee. That will be the last time I leave my swords out when I'm out tripping over old journal entries.


Servus Dei,

...that all the requests I've received for commissions have come through my Facebook account, I'll let that lie where it fell.

In other news, the family needs prayer for a big crossroads. Cannot get into details yet, but it's most assuredly prayer-worthy.

Had a crawfish boil today - it was hot and sticky, but good fellowship and good eatin'.

All that aside, I can make no promises about artwork soon. This is a busy time, and with the new developments it will be difficult for me to devote my energies to projects that are book-related. Which I will no longer be posting here for obvious reasons. I may, however, post up pages from my half-baked webcomic project - Fourscore and Seven.

...

That is if there is sufficient demand. *expects no comments*


Servus Dei,

...to a girl named Cammy.

Yup. It's all true. Facebook told me so. XP. It also told me that I need to quit my night job as an assassin because I'm not sneaky enough and that I should get to uniting the world into a peaceful union through my exceptional speaking skills because it is my in-born destiny to do so. It also told me that I've too much of a bleeding heart to take a life in a pinch and that I'll cower and die in terror.

Facebook quizzes will never cease to be a ceaseless source of giggles and bemusement to me, I swear. While some of the quizzes are actually very well-made (search 'comprehensive zombie survival' for the best one I've seen thus far) the vast majority of them seem to be based upon the whims of the creator's concept of what each field entails.

"Failbook" aside, is anyone interested in some more art from me in the future? Comments/requests are open, because I feel random enough to ask. I want to get more active artistically again, even if it involves taking a few free commissions.


Servus Dei,