One piece of fanart completed; there should be another piece up tomorrow before the new episode, along with some photography (maybe). I think I'm going to go out and explore in the snow for a little while after I get some things around the house done.

The past week has been bumpy. My aunt died, so there was the funeral, and that on top of everything else was just beyond crazy. I'm happy though, and I can honestly say that. I'm proud of myself, I love myself, I love my friends (who are lovely and listen to me vent and check on me to see how I am), and I'm secure and confident in who I am and what I'm doing with my life right now. Planning a trip to State College for next week to visit with my friend Alys, which will include tea, wine, LOST, antiques, libraries, and a possible vintage/goth photoshoot. It's going to be awesome; I've been in the mood for an adventure for quite some time now.

I'm also working on a very nice painting; it's rather large, for my class, of myself, and probably my favorite thing I've traditionally painted in a while. Should be done relatively soon, I think.

My friend Phil and I are working on a graphic novel; I've yet to revise the drafted script he's sent me due to things being chaotic, but it's going to be pretty intense and I'm very excited to start it. I'm thinking we'll release it via the website page by page every other week or something along those lines. Hopefully I'll be able to illustrate that regularly.

I think that's everything. I'm busy, and I'm busy doing the things I love...which I haven't been able to experience in a very long time. It makes me so happy.

I also think I might have a cavity. Boo.

I've been doing a lot of online window-shopping lately, mostly due to being insanely bored and snowed in. Here are a few of the lovely items from Etsy that I've been drooling over, none of which I'm actually buying (save for the eyeshadow), due to the fact that I have no money and no source of income. Whatever. I still like pimping out other artists, especially when their work is this amazing.

I'm in love with this shop, but the thing that caught my eye the most was the collection of necklaces made out of sanded down/carved keys. There's a few other heart designs, along with a bat and some futuristic keys as well; for those of you that know me, you know that I collect keys and am a bit obsessed with them. The necklaces are all stunning, and I would probably wear any of them given the opportunity. She's also got some really beautiful earrings and rings on her site as well (one ring looks like a submarine window); everything is highly unique and definitely shows its personality.

Link to Item: MeganStelzer

I am OBSESSED WITH THIS. OBSESSED. Why, you may ask? Because it takes keys, which I am crazy about, and puts knives in them. So someone could be like, "Oh Sarah, nice necklace" and I can be like, "Yeah, don't try to pull a fast one on me, mister!" In all seriousness though, this is one of several super unique pocket knife style necklaces you can find in this shop. Each necklace is designed and assembled by Mary Andrews, who works out of Brooklyn, NY. Miss Andrews also offers a warning at the bottom of her listing, reminding potential buyers to remember that the knife is built in for novelty and conversation purpose only, and is NOT to be used as a weapon. So keep that in mind.

Link to Listing: Contrary

Ok, I am realllllllly excited for this one. Over at Glittersniffer they make some amazing mineral eyeshadows that I've been wanting for the longest time. Currently they have a deal where you can get 6 pots of eyeshadow for $25. They're usually $6.50 each, and anyone who buys nice mineral make-up knows that even that is like...absurdly cheap. Glittersniffer takes all of the processed crap out of eyeshadow and makes theirs with natural ingredients only. Plus, this stuff lasts forever. I'm probably ordering my six pots (5 grams each) later on this evening; Angry, Button, Shy, Paris Bean, Kitsch, Stuntin. I'll have to write a review once I get it; I really hope this stuff is as good as I've read it is.

Link to Etsy Shop: Glittersniffer

I could ramble on about pretty things I want forever, but I think I'll stop it there for now.

I am trying very hard to sort out my life. Dropped my classes at BC3. Coping with family drama and the death of my aunt. Trying to watch more films, work out on a daily basis, and balance out my diet. Slowly working on beating out my anxiety. Sewing. Drawing. Painting. Going on dates. Trying very hard to socialize with friends.

I am still rather sluggish and antsy, but at the bottom of everything I feel happy, and know that I'm on my way towards something wonderful. I just have to muddle through things a little longer, remember that I am often my own worse enemy when it comes to stress and anxiety, and most importantly, keep breathing and keep smiling. Keep laughing. Everything is going to get better; I'm already taking so many steps in the right direction and I'm very proud of myself for that. I haven't been honestly happy in a long time, and I feel like despite everything bad that's going on, that I could be very close to that now.

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