It's late at night here, and I've been thinking over a lot of things lately.

As many of you had noticed in my recent behavior on dA, I've perhaps been a little less than cordial with how I've been treating comments on my art. While I still think some of my conerns about this are still valid, I think there's something else at work here that I need to address as a person.

I have been a very angry person of late, but in all reality don't know if what I'm feeling is justified. It has a lot to do with how I feel I'm being perceived and how I felt I've been taken for granted by certain individuals. While some I've come to terms with, others I don't think I've been able to fully communicate my greif with as a lack of will to push the issue further. What it often boils down to is jelously, but at the same time I think I've been treated pretty shitty as well.

But a good freind of mine reminded me that love is something that's a give and a take, and maybe I myself have been taking these people for granted as well. Perhaps it's time that I give shout outs to people whom I've felt special connections to and tell them what they've ment to me over the years.

; You're someone I know I should keep in better touch with, and honestly I can't think of anyone who'se helped me more out of pure freindship. Since our days working together you've always been there to look out for me and help me develop as a person. You and Ryan have always been there for me in times of need, and I can only hope to return the favor someday in ten-fold.

; Never could one ask for a greater freind. We've been through quite a few difficult times together and I suspect we'll help each other through many more. Always there with words of wisdom when I needed it, and never afraid to tell me when I've stepped out of line not just with you but in my dealings with others. You're someone who'se love for his freinds knows little bounds and is something everyone should aspire to.

; If nothing else came from our time together, is that I've learned what I need to do to better myself as a lover and a companion. While things might not have ended how we would have wanted, those 4 years are something I wouldn't trade for the world. You knew how to make someone feel wanted and loved, I only wish I had been able to do the same for you. I hope you find someone who has the patience and caring that you showed me all those years ago.

; Someone who deserves much better than what they get; as hard as times have been for you I've always seen you pushing through with a strength that seems endless and a heart that's always giving. Always willing to offer time and words of kindness and encouragement you're someone who I value greatly as a freind.

; Honesty is a rare commodity and you've given me this in spades. You were never hesitant to tell me what you thought but at the same time it came with a scencerity that told me it was never something of malice. In time I think our freindship has developed that we can tell each other anything without fear of the other taking offence and that we truly respect the ground we each stand on. Your stalwart freindship is something I will always remember.

; Someone with a demenor and knowledge I respect and that I treat as an equal. You always kept things real and never hid your true intentions or feelings. In this sense I feel you're someone I could always trust no matter what the cercomstances are.

; Someone I respect greatly as an artist and a person. Although I've always said I liked your possitive outlook on life, you're also someone I would trust not to use anger or their frustrations as an excuse to hurt others. I think there in lies a purity of heart and innocence that I hope is never tarnished.

; You've treated me with more patience then I deserve. Always showing a generosity that's suprising and never one to abandon freindships no matter how difficult they become. You are a good person and I hope that the future finds you in better health.

; I must thank you for the support you've shown me of late, helping me develop as an artist and advice to remind me why I'm drawing in the first place.

; I can feel a creativity that I miss from my youth and something that I hope you never lose. Although your strong personality might make you at odds with others at times, in time you may be able to learn how to properly direct this honesty with the integrity that expect out of you.

I'm about ready to pass out but I think I've covered everyone whom I've come to respect out of dA. I feel a little better although a few kind words would go a long way, if I may be honest enough to ask. Freinds are something that should be valued, and every so often reminded why they are so. I only hope I've fufilled my part with all of you.

Until next time, TC out

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; Maxwell Silverhammer picture (0% complete, still in concept stages)
; Characters Byron and Sunny, Playing Bust-A-Move (10% complete, two characters in base sketch)
; Character Mellissa (10% complete, Pencil work restarted)
; Child underwater (5% Complete, pencil work started)