I certainly don't update this journal very often...

I'm now a full time art student (again!) & I am loving almost every second of it. I certainly have a lot to do at all times but it is wonderfully creative work as opposed to rotting away in a grey cubicle Monday to Friday...

I plan to post my work up in here as soon as I have it scanned/photographed. I have drawings & collage & digital work mainly at this stage but shall also have more photography very soon. Also I am assigned the task of designing a light so in a few weeks that will surface. We are limited to assigned materials & are not allowed to use glue or tape so it's going to be interesting. I see it as a valuable challenge.

These days I'm spending my Monday's making dollars so I can buy art supplies & food. I also work after class when I can, a total of about 10 hours. My student debt rises like the tide but that bothers me little.

I found a dSLR for a bargain price as the seller won it but did not want it. I'm actually reading the manual (I dislike reading manuals) & am slowly coming to grips with it. I've been told I must become the 'official Draco Aerius photographer'... haha, we'll see.

My business is ticking along. AVE LUNA is a hobby at the moment, I still take orders but I'm not really building stock. I've diversified into more dvd's as there is more demand & a higher profit margin. I feel like a wanker corporate saying that but with limited time you have to make these things worth it. I'm working with 7 local bands currently to distribute their CD's plus have more in negotiation & while I make nothing from it, I enjoy contributing in that way.

Ever present yearnings for a simple life pervade & frustrate but we work towards it in our own ways.

I've given up the raw food diet as my blender broke (grr) & it's a bit of a mission right now to stay organised. I feel more like a hunter/gatherer & await Spring & the opportunity to revitalise our garden anew.