So I've been undergoing a loss of interest and motivation. I think I'm recovering, but I'm sort of at the beginning stages of that. I've really just got to find an object of interest – something, anything, anyone, in fact, for me to devote my attention.
Maybe my mind's just bored.
But what really bugs me is that I haven't been very artsy. I haven't animated or seriously drawn very much. Yeah, there's art class, but those are assignments. I haven't created out of my own choice lately. I'm starting to worry about how that'll affect my college application portfolio. Ugh. I’m really irresponsible. :[

There's responsibility and affection somewhere in my soul. I'll just keep digging.

So, interest me!
Maybe a commission. Pleasing others gets me moving, so if I’ve got something to do for you, I’ll probably do it. Commissions would be free, of course. I’m not a professional, so therefore I can’t pry open your wallet.

I do like making stuff.

Anyway, teen angst aside, I've been relatively good. I’ve strengthened new friendships and kept up old ones. I’m pretty content in that realm.

I finally started getting more involved in theatre again. I was recently in my high school’s production of Frankenstein, which ran over Halloween weekend. I was the creepy gravedigger Hans Metz that murdered a blind man and was killed really epically by the creature. The play was pretty sweet, but at the same time, stressful and tiring. I was honestly glad it ended, even though I miss working with the group of people that were a part of it. It got old, unfortunately.

I have found a new love. Picnicking. At lunch during school, a bunch of friends and I picnic out on a little grassy spot. It’s quite enriching, especially when it’s sunny. I do love sunshine. It makes me happy.

So there are my recent tales in a nutshell. :3

Peace out,
~Mana

PS I'm testing this whole limited journal skin offer out.
Someday I'll get a subscription. And then I'll make my own duckie skins. Cause I'm cool like that. For now, it's converse.