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  • Mood: Sentimental
  • Listening to: Samurai Champloo Soundtrack
  • Reading: German Hero-Sagas and Folktales
  • Watching: Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy
  • Drinking: Water
Wait, what? 2011 is over already? But I was just getting started! Ah well.. By now I'm sure you guys know me well enough that you've noticed just how positively worked up I get when the New Year comes around, haha.

It's a time of year that means a lot to me, probably more than any other time. There's just something special about it, and not in a New-York-City-ball-dropping kinda way. New Year's reminds me of when I first set out to be a professional artist only 3 years ago. Coming off of some heavy emotional trauma, I sought refuge in my pursuit of the arts, namely the art of creating manga (or comics, whichever term you prefer). I remember the feeling, the excitement, the reckless sense of obsession that spurred me on with boldness into a field I really didn't know anything about.

I've been extremely blessed and fortunate to have met with such excellent people (both online and off) like yourselves who have always been there to encourage me along the way. I'm reminded of all the incredible opportunities that have come my way since I started this crazy expedition. There's been ups and downs, highs and lows, success and failure, but hey, it's all been amazing.

Those are the kind of feelings that well up within me this time of year. And I hope that perhaps to some degree, New Year's does the same for all of you. The concept of starting anew, and leaving the old behind is something I find incredibly moving, and then again, it's only natural.

It's been a full year, so I reckon it's time to start another one. Hope all of you have had a safe Holiday and continue on into a dazzling New Year.

Best of Luck,
Ryan
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*srcpcsoha Dec 30, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Aww <3 How sweet~ :hug:

Good luck to you in the new year!! :')
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~mycoffeeblack Dec 31, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thanks Sis, and same to you in every way!
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*srcpcsoha Dec 31, 2011  Student Digital Artist
No prob Bro! <3
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~Jety-Lefr Dec 30, 2011  Student General Artist
seconded, thirded, fourthed, and so on all the way to one hundred.
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*srcpcsoha Dec 30, 2011  Student Digital Artist
...eh?
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~Jety-Lefr Dec 30, 2011  Student General Artist
I have a similar reply.
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*srcpcsoha Dec 30, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Oh~ okay XD
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:iconelfiane:
Awwwww Ryan! You're so inspiring :') What you've accomplished is really amazing. It helps me believe that I must keep on writing and never give up on my dream. I feel the need too... Art is a tough field to work in, but your story gives me hope and serenity. I'm sure there are a lot of new projects and nice adventures waiting for you ahead. The key of all of this appears to be the passion you put in it! I'll be following your journey :) I believe in your passion, mister Coffee. :hug:
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~mycoffeeblack Dec 31, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thanks so much. Best of luck especially to you, Elfiane. What I love most about the path I've chosen is all the opportunities to affect and inspire people, even if only by sharing my experiences. The feeling of fulfillment that comes from knowing we're all in this together is something few things can compare to. I'm happy to know we keep eachother going, haha. Hope you have an excellent New Year!
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