2026 will hold many of its own challenge, such is the way of things. But one thing I am determined to do is to help myself, and those around me to be just a little less haunted by Time, and a little more content to simply orbit around the sun.

Lots happened this year. Gender stuff, mental health stuff, professional stuff, physical health stuff. And I may remain forever uncertain of each implication the year held. But one thing I am certain of that my loved ones are near and dear to me. And I am endlessly happy I am able to know them.

I have no explanation for this, just one of those characters that pops into my brain.

shambler

Directly drawing with the more unconventional color palette. I think a part of the 'inverted' look is probably in part because the colors are hooked up to an emission slider so it glows a bit.