I turned twenty years old today, and like most birthdays, I don't feel older, or wiser, or more mature. I feel like me, and that's how I hope all my birthdays feel like in the future. But I do want to note how happy I am to spend another year with people I care deeply about and them likewise, how much I can reflect on how I've grown over the past year, and what new goals I can set to better myself. I feel ready to start this new chapter in my life and I want to thank everyone who has ever been involved in it and wanted nothing but push me further in a positive direction. Moreover, I am excited to see what this year will bring — and, for onc

So I've taken on a new platform to working: Livestreaming! Basically, it allows anyone to watch as I paint. I actually really enjoy a more public platform; it gives me a chance to hear feedback as I work. For whoever's interested, my Livestream URL is http://www.livestream.com/thethirteenthour. (Oh, and for the record, I'm Livestreaming as I'm writing this. :))

Buuuuut other than school, I've been out of work and I'd like to occupy myself this winter break by doing something, so uh, what if I made personalized paper dolls? I think they might be a nice, cheap option for holiday gifts or something. I uploaded a picture of myself as a paper doll (http://simonemorgan.deviantart.com/art/It-s-a-Three-Patch-Problem-341958857) that I did for an assignment and had quite a lot of fun doing it. I don't know how prices would go, but what if it started at around $15 for the doll + 3 pieces and any additional piece would be $5? I hope somebody either affirms that it could be a possibility or that I'm actually ju