Lots of things have happened since my last journal. I don't use these usually. I've usually been closed off, but I'm changing that... hopefully permanently.

To start off, I've found jobs at factories, gaining work experience, and about to start a new life outside of academics. It was not the brave new world I was expecting since starting academics. Not that it matters, the work experience I gained gave me the confidence and inspiration I need to carry on with personal projects. I've found someone else that is willing to work with me on future projects of theirs, which is a healthier drive than whoring for a company that could care less about my passion in Mechanical Engineering.

I've also found and continue to find and make new friends... some of which have altered my life for the better. (You know who you are C;) Years of trauma that tell me opening up is a promise to get hurt and/or abused. And yet, they've been so good to me, and it's assuring that I'm not broken beyond saving, that I am worth being around, and being vulnerable is okay. I never expected my social life to grow like this, but I'm so glad it did. I don't think I've developed trust like this in a very long time. I don't think I've trusted someone else or another creature like this... ever.

Art? Working on finishing the commissions I have, and having more focus on personal art before opening again.

Expect more to come.