I still live, I know it's been a very long time. It's been very hard since mom passed. I have had good times and not so good times. If you need to get a hold of me I recommend email or text if you have my number. I need to try and update this unless someone can recommend me a better place that does something similar (hosting images, letting one leave comments/interactions on those pieces).
I am still in my home, thank goodness. But I still have a lot to clean up, that is my fault, so I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff. If you have my mercari I am selling things that way, including anime, manga and other collectables.
I won't be around much for at least probably another month, if not longer. October 30, after being in the hospital for almost 3 weeks my beloved mom passed away from complications after we both got sick. I am devastated, but carrying on a little every day. I have my family, some far away friends and some close friends along with extended family getting me and well each other through this very hard time.
If you wish to contact me for condolences or anything else please use my email address, regular address/phone (if you have it). It will just be too much to try and check this site on top of everything else that needs to be done.
https://www.newcomertoledo.com/Obituary/206110/Cathy-Melzak/Toledo-OH This is her obituary, I believe it came out very nice.
I am sorry to have to leave an update like this, but it's beyond challenging and I do not know where I'll be next year. *HUGS* Pray for me and my family.
I am alive. It's been more than a little rough this year. I didn't have a computer for a few months. I have had little to no desire to work on drawing. I learned/tried my hand at some crafting, but when it comes to drawing, I think I can count on both hands how much I've done this year.
I've also been facing depression. My fall plants were, of course, completely cancelled and I couldn't do Halloweekends this year even if I planned to. I lost a lot of hours at work due to the state of things. (Now I am very well aware I could have just lost my job instead, I am grateful that I did not.) I cannot seem to connect with my friends except two, one that lives in town. It's hard when I make plans with a friend and the day of they cancel on me for whatever reason. Especially when it's one friend after another. And recently I lost a coworker to illness. I don't want to get into the details, but he will always be missed. Even two weeks later I'm having a hard time with it. I think it's not only because he was a wonderful person, but some of the things he did reminded me of my late father.
Alright. So, work, and depression and that aside. I did take some time over this year to make a few pieces of clothing for myself. I finally tried paint pouring. That was more messy than I'd like, but the results are promising. I made a couple of cross-stitch patterns from scratch. Sorry, I don't have photos of those at all. Just like everything else. I guess I'm updating Insta because I didn't have good access to this site while I didn't have my computer.
If you're interested in connecting with me I would recommend emailing me, or adding me on Insta I check those more than this. Or if you have telegram app or even if you'd like to write me, I'd love that! I miss having penpals.
I hope everyone that reads this is doing well and that this year hasn't hit you too hard. God bless.