`Morning, all. Been a short while again, hasn’t it? Yeah, it has. I guess I owe a round of apologies if anyone missed me/needed to talk to me. Though, doesn’t really seem like anyone did either of those. *writes out apologies, sticking the stack next to the monitor* Well, if I over looked you some how, let me know and your apology is waiting for you. Anyways, why the sabbatical from the net? The self-imposed exile from the world in general? Well, primarily, I needed to think some things through. And I’m not talking about small-fry stuff, I’m talking about the kind of thinking where you can’t even tell those closest to you as to where their opinion can’t hinder what you decide to do. It’s not that I don’t trust their opinions, it’s just I hate myself for the most part for what I’ve decided to do. I’m going to end up having a really great friend hating me by the weekend’s end and there just isn’t any way around it. I’ve honestly sat down for two days and thought about it from every possible angle. *sighs* Well, there isn’t anything I can do about that for now, though. No sense rambling on about it. Anywho...it was Rob’s birthday Tuesday. I got him an anime and a new cd. ^^ He’s actually rather easy to shop for. Best part of his birthday means that mine is exactly a month away. Yup, that’s right. Senji-Ku turns 19 on Friday, November 4th. Heh...I’ve got two parties planned. One will be for everyone in general. The other one will be a more personal and private get together. I mean just me and maybe 5 of my closest friends. I mean, by now, I’m just wanting to spend time with those I truly care for as opposed to random friends I don’t see anymore except for parties and random encounters. (Bell, of course you’re invited to both. Wouldn’t be able to celebrate either times without you ^_^) Hopefully, we’ll be settled into the new place well enough to be able to have the parties at the new house. Though, honestly, the parties won’t be on my birthday. They’ll be the following week or so. Of course, presents can be given any time. *smiles softly, laughing* Seriously, there isn’t anything I could possibly need, though I know everyone will get me something cause It’s your birthday, Tim!!! Gifts are apart of that! Heh...honestly...*thinks*....with the exception of -1- thing, all I need is my friends and my family. Lol...though, I’ll trade my entire comic collection (10,000+ issues) plus I’ll be your bestest-best friend for life if anyone can acquire that one thing. *yawns, stretching* The Fall Festival is going on downtown. All week long, this is the only thing this city does right. Once a year for 5 days, we are treated to some of the best food around. I remember reading once that this festival was the 2nd biggest street festival in the country, right behind New Orleans. How true that is, I don’t know. Then again it could also just be this stupid city’s way of trying to bring in more people. Lol...either way, only two more days left (or is it three?!), and I plan on going down there both days. Support the USI (my college in the spring) art club and visit their booth. The best corn on the cob anywhere. ^_^ Um...anything else...*thinking, beating head against wall*...not really. I’ve been working around the clock (totally throwing off my sleep cycle to little or no sleep what so ever) on the projects. So far, I have to say is my recent addition to the Red Dawn universe: Crimson Sapphire (yes, the name is sort of an oxymoron). She is part of a little side from Senji’s past, something that took place before his days with Kalliope and the gang. With the exception of Senji’s origin piece (which I’m rewriting to make it more fluid and up-to-date), and a couple side things, nothing is really said about his past. I want to change it. And I feel Crimson is the perfect girl for this. And, if I may be as bold to say, she is the finest (in terms of character design and depth, you perves) female character I’ve designed. Well...maybe next to Ren, but the 1st place prize goes to the Crimson Sapphire. (Oh, for more on my projects, visit http://senjimakoto.deviantart.com) *can’t stop yawning* Damn, it’s almost three in the morning here. I think I’m going to go think and draw for a bit then see if I can get some sleep. Lord knows I need some. Later, guys and gurls! Random Quote of the Day: Somewhere in the wasteland/I see you smiling at me. A vision out of my dreams/will everything change? Take the pain away/lead me with your light! ~ L`Arc~en~Ciel, “Spirit Dreams Inside” from their CD Smile.