~Highelf53

Thats right. I'm alive and kickin'. Just when you thought I was finally gone.

I've completed my first semester of college. I did pretty good too. Words cannot really describe everything that has happend. I've changed, in recent months. I suppose everyone is always changing. Its part of living. I'm certainly not the same guy I was last year. Well, I'm still ME, but, so different. I'm not the same shy, quiet, insecure guy I used to be. Guess I lost that, somewhere along the way.
It scares me, hhow much I'm changing. Maybe I'm just growing up. Seems like yesterday I was 14 years old, showing up for my first "How to Manga" class at kendal. And here I am now.

I really enjoy college. Theres actually people! Being stuck home alone all day because of my homeschooling really sucked. Being around people more often made me realize that, I tend to talk to myself a lot when I'm at home. I'm questioning my own sanity, but I guess in reality I was the only one for me to talk to.

College has had me gain quite a few experiences. Having real homework asignments was fun. Staying downtown for most of the day was awesome. I made new friends, and got to know others better. I actually know my way around town now. I was even basically attacked by this guy at school. The most interesting was a romance that was not meant to be. For once I actually feel like I might stand a fighting chance at living.

Oh, and did I mention my arms are really close to being fully recovered? I'm in physical therapy right now. I had gotten really weak. I feel a little better each day, and its a damn good feeling. Its approaching 1 year since I first injured my left arm, at the end of this month. Lets hope I'm ready for 2008. The question I ask though, is, will 2008 be ready for ME?

I had some money saved up and I bought myself a Fender Telecaster, in sunburst color. Several people thought I was a little crazy for buying it since I'm not quite able to play it. I had lost hope for a while, but it came back.

Music will always be appart of me. I gave it some serious thought. If I don't give my damn best shot at making music, I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Even if I don't make it. Even if I fail and never get signed. I'll regret it forever. I have no wrongly placed dreams of being a 'rock star'. I just want to make music, dammit. Good music.

That said, I like to eat, too. Which is why I'm not faltering from 3D graphics or drawing. I'm actually close to the screenplay phase of making my first short short film (About 2 minutes) in Lightwave. I will also devote at the minimum of 1 hour per day for drawing. Obviously I need to figure out how I'm to make money doing 3D graphics, but I have a plan now.

Anyway, get ready for regular updates! I'll schedule time to upload stuff. I find I have to schedule everything or else I completely forget.

So yes, I have returned! Ya dig, what I'm sayin'?

Hello all, sorry for the long break. I was at the county fair for a week so thats one reason. Been really busy with stuff, stressed with a lot of stuff.

My arms are still not better, and it was in my ankles and lower legs too. Weird knobs started forming on the tendons too...Kinda weird. The doc is running more blood tests. A number of people have pointed out that I'm just so incredibly thin, theres really nothing in my wrists and ankles but bone and tendon/ligament. That could definitely cause some issues. I've started eating massive ammounts of food and excersising as much as I can.

Enough of that. I'm still able to work, just slower.

Project #1: COMPLETE! However, I was not a finalist in the contest.
Project #2: COMPLETE! I can't wait to see the drawing inside and book.
Project #3: I started Chapter two, but didn't finish. Basically I made progress.
Project #4: I think this one can be complete. I did a lot of stuff.

Current projects:

1. Finish Chapter 2 of my novel
2. Build a demo reel of sorts, for my 3D stuff. If you want to know why I need a demo reel, ask me in person- for it is good news.

Thats it for this update,

Johno out.

Wow, I finally have 1,000 page views. Go me.

Current Projects:

1. The E-on software 3D enviroment competition 2007

I'll be spending the majority of my time this month working on my entry for this. It started a July 2nd, entries are accepted until July 31st. This is a huge competition, a $5000 prize. Winners are annouced at Siggraph 2007. I'm going to spend a lot of time up in my 'bat cave' working on a killer entry. A KILLER entry. No no, not 'killer' in the literal sense of the word.

2. Uniques Fan Art for and

I'm thinking I'll either do Quake, Telepath, or Michal, my three favorite characters.

3. Me and have a top secret project that is coming close to launch date. Prepare to be amazed.

4. Chapter 2 of my novel

5. Stuff.

Well the doc said that at this point he didn't really know what the problem is. I am still midcarpally instable (Half of my hand moves around, and its not supposed too.) so that could be a major contributor to the pain. Considering an MRI and/or cortizone injections...I'm getting rather tired/depressed/frustrated/angry about all this. I rested it for 4 months and it's still not better. My latest approach is to power through the pain and see if building some muscle bulk up will stabilize the ulnar bone in my hand. Thats for my left hand. I have no clue about my right hand although I'm trying the same approach. So far all I can say about the plan is OUCH. But if it works than the pain is worth it. Pain isn't a big deal. It's the thought of permanently injuring it that scares me.

I think I'm thinking about this too much.

Anyway, I'm currently working on a few drawings, albeit a little slower paced because of my arm. It is teaching me to draw lighter....

I'm going to start on some Uniques fan art, if that's OK with you, Comfort and/or Adam?
I need a Photoshop lesson from you guys...I want to learn how to color well. I think I'll invest in a tablet. Not only will it be easier but it will be easier on my hand.

I have a few other projects going, some are co-op...one of them is secret. and awesome. and also secret. very...very...secret. O_o

I really need to get moving on getting a drivers license...The thing I was waiting for is my arms getting better. It's looking like I'm going to have to drive anyway. My parents can almost never driver me anywhere anymore, so I get stuck at home. I think I'll just try wearing my braces while driving and see if that works.

A job would be helpful too.

Oh, and pirate-ninjas DO exist.

-John

Tomorrow I see the doc again, for my arm(s).

They are either gonna inject it with cortizol to bring down the inflammation, or open it up to see what the problem/no recovery deal is.

Wish me luck...I'll post the 'result'

Hopefully they will figure out what the damn problem is so I can get back to drawing 100%. (Which basically means all day ^_^ )

I don't play video games anymore since I injured my arm(s) so once I recover, I'm not gonna start playing again. Will give me more time.

Adam, Comfort, would you mind if I stopped by Kendall sometime this week? I can draw for short ammounts of time...But if I go too long it get all inflamed again. Hopefully I can come to next session.

-Johno