WynterborneInk

So I don't really have much to report today, but I did miss yesterday. that's what I get for playing too much World of Warcraft.

Anyway, I've been having trouble thinking up things to draw lately. There's some sort of a mental block or something. I'm getting through it, but it's just taking some time. I hate getting like this because It makes me inconsistent, and that irritates me. I don't like being inconsistent. I know I have some stuff I need to work on, but I just can't get in the mood to do it. So for those waiting on anything, sorry! I promise to get to it as soon as I can!

So... wow.. it's safe to say that I have not completed any of my goals this week. I seem to be on this crazy cycle where stuff just get's bad in the middle of the week. There's not much I can do to fix it, just work around it. In case your wondering, nothing horrible is actually happening to anyone I know. I was diagnosed with depression, and borderline bi-polar a few years ago, but I have not been able to go to the doctor and afford the medicine I need for a while now. Stupid, little things can spark it and it just gets a little overwhelming for me. Some days are better than others, but lately, these spells have lasted a few days or even a week. During that time, it's just better if I don't post during that time. Sometimes, if you can't say something nice, you shouldn't say anything at all.

So the goals from last week will basically be the same as this week, but there are a few changes. Instead of going over what all didn't happen last week, I'll just go over what the goals are for the next week.

1. Write a journal entry every day.
2. Draw at least one finished drawing per day. or at least 7/week.
3. Post 7 finished pictures this week.
4. Complete Minecraft Calendar contest through Jinx - Due Feb. 8th, 2013.
5. Work on the Lara Croft Reborn contest on Deviant Art - Due March 14th, 2013.

Just so you know, I will not be posting the Minecraft Calendar entry until after judging.

Also, I know that there is a Valentine's day card thing on Deviant Art this week, but I'm not going to push myself to do it. I've also put off the Wordpress theme designs for a little bit since I haven't really been up to doing them yet. Hopefully, I'll be able to start them up again in the next few weeks.

Until next time!

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Well... at least I think it's exciting. I was just asked to donate some of my Minecraft Duct Tape wallets for Minecraft Marathon's Child's Play Charity fundraiser. I'll be posting details hopefully when I know more, but it's going to be on Feb. 22-24th, 2013. If you'd like to see my Etsy store where my Minecraft Duct Tape wallets are posted, you can go here.

The reason there was no journal entry yesterday was that I was laying down pretty much all day in a lot of pain. I don't know why, and the pain is mostly gone now, but it was bad enough to keep me from drawing and posting online all day.

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Hey everyone! I hate the fact that I almost always need to be in the mood to draw. I've kind of slowed down the last day or two, but I've still got some things in the works!

, I have a sketch done for you, but it's so bad I'm going to redo it in Photoshop in the next couple of days. I'll post it once I'm done! XD

I'm going to cut to the chase and just get to the goals because if I keep rambling like normal this will not end up being a happy post.

Goals from last week

1. Write a Journal entry every day - Fail... Did not get it done every day, but I did come close.
2. Draw at least 1 finished picture a day - Fail... There were 1-2 days I just didn't feel like it. Today's turning out to be another, but I will get something done. I'm also running out of paper!
3. Post at least 1 picture a day - Fail... I posted probably 3-4 days this week, not including today. I'm not sure if I'll be posting anything more than a sketch today though.
4. Create a signature for journal entries - Completed (see below)
5. Create more folders in my Gallery - Completed - though I need to make sure everything is where it is suppose to be.
6. Complete 2 different WordPress template designs and post them - Half completed. I can't really say this has been a fail because I did get one completed and I'm going through the remaining tutorials to actually turn it into a working website. I have also decided not to post them at this time.

This Week's Goals

Be for I list them, I'm going to try something a little different this week for the 'daily' goals. I'm still going to try to draw at least once a day, but some days are better than others to be honest. I'm going to set a weekly goal of how much I want to draw/post and not just limit it to a daily thing. That way, if I don't draw one day, but draw several things the next day, it will all even out. Journal entries will still be once a day unless I just forget. Having the goal every day usually helps me remember. If I start doing it every other day or whatever, I'll start forgetting to do it at all.

1. Write a Journal entry every day
2. Draw at least 7 pictures this week (hopefully 1/day)
3. Post at least 7 pictures this week
4. Complete all requests/commissions (total of 5 atm)
5. Complete 1 WordPress template design

Yup! So I'll be kind of busy this week. I did turn in a couple of applications, so the goals might change slightly if I end up getting a job. But anyway, until next time!

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So, besides a couple of things I still need to complete, I have 4 pages left in my drawing pad. WHAT DO I DO WITH THEM?!?! XD

I think I have enough money to get another one atm, and I'm contemplating getting a bigger one. The one with more pages is spiral, and I'm left-handed, so unless I just turn it upside down and go backwards, it won't work so well. Also, I think it has more texture than the one I am currently using. And, if I stick with the same type of drawing pad that I currently have, do I get a bigger one? Or do I stick with the same size?

Decisions, Decisions.

Hehe anyway, If you have a suggestion, let me know. Basically, I have to get it at my local Wal-Mart or online. Ordering online won't get it here in enough time and I dont' have a lot of money to waste on shipping, but I am up for options there. If I can find a low-cost drawing pad that will make up for the shipping cost anyway.

But... back to my current predicament... What to draw!? I have a Celtic dragon I need to finish, and I have several requests. I guess I can get to work on those now, just... what to do first! XD

Anyway, sorry.. I'm totally rambling (and I use the word 'anyway' too much!).

Goal Progress
I drew a lot yesterday, and I got to post some things. There is one thing on my list of goals that I have forgotten though and that is the WordPress Template designs. I have one done actually, but I have yet to work on another one. Mainly because all my Photoshop time has been spent making my resume. Come to think of it though, I can probably turn my resume pdf document into a webpage. It has all the same elements, and I can adjust what I need to. So, depending on how long my drawing takes today, I'll probably start working on that tonight.

I have made another folder for my Gallery as well, but I think I need one more, I just can't remember what it was.  As far as the signature, I will work on that tonight as well, and I'll use it tomorrow. I'd work on it right now, but I'm in the mood to draw instead of type. XD

Anyway... (there's that word again) Until next time!