Alright, so the Christmas season has come and gone, this is what I've got to report-

I went back to my hometown for a few weeks while I was off. Saw a lot of people that I both wanted and didn't want to see. But that's alright. I got some drawings done, and picked up A LOT of music. I must have gotten around 6 coheed and cambria CD's, some primus, radioheads "amnesiac", and bought the movie "What the Bleep?". All in all, good purchases. Although I'm now kinda wishing I had kept the money. I'm under a bit of financial stress right now.

I'm back in school and the first day back I got the status of my student loan. After tuition was knocked off, OSAP decided that $1500 is more than enough to last me until April. So, I've dropped a few courses and I'm trying out for a new job this weekend. My schedule has filled up to the brink and I think that's mostly good. I love being busy and this will all keep me on my toes. We'll see how things go in the long run, but so far, I think I can handle things. So far.

I got some laboradite in the mail from my father this morning. My god it's a beautiful stone. Although I need to craft a new base for it, as the one I currently have underneath of it isn't enough to fully support it. The fissures, shines, and overall pattern of the mineral is simply beautiful. I hope I don't have to sell this off in order to help make funds. I've already got a few emergency measures in place.

After dropping my courses, a few hundred dollars have been put in my student account. This can be taken out or simply left in to help tuition for next semester. I've also got my credit card, 100 in the bank, and 100 in my mini bank. Now with the job I'm going to be picking up (it's not official yet, but I'm determined), that should help carry the rest. It's damned stressful- but ah, such is life.

I think I'm going to get back to my book and prioritize the rest of my week. So far this is what it's looking like:

Thursday: studio 9-12, class 1-5:30
Friday: Work 9-5, possibly darkroom 6-9
Saturday: Work 9-5
Sunday: Work 11-5
Monday: class 1-5:30
Tuesday: depends on if I get hired or not

As you can see...things are busy. But some art will be posted soon. And with any luck I'll get some quality time with the tablet. Ttyl kids.

Talon