~SinkingStone

Having entered the final month of the year, I feel that it's time to reflect on the year that's passed. In terms of my presence within this community, my contributions have been lighter than usual. Money's been tight for all of us.

I've wanted to earn a proper income for a while now, and I'm happy to report that I've taken a major first step toward that goal: the completion of a university course on technical mathematics. Not just completion, but one of the highest grades in recent history! My final exam was over 90% correct. For the first time in years, I had genuine hope for my future.

Until the fifth of November.

Even though I'm an Australian citizen, the news of that particular decision filled me with an overwhelming dread. I feel sorry for my American watchers who will be afflicted with the worst of the fallout. I won't dwell on that piece of news any further.

Fortunately, I have a bit of good news. In a week or so, I will be adopting a new kitten. I plan to take good care of him, and I hope my cat Fred is kind to his new playmate.

What does this all mean for you? Well, when you combine everything that's changing for me next year- the rising cost of living, the pressure of raising two cats, the pursuit of further education- furry porn commissions are a vice which I can afford less and less. That's assuming it's still around in a year or two...

I have a couple of commission plans I wish to wrap up in the near future, but otherwise I'll probably cut way back on commission spending. I know I've made similar promises in the past, only to quietly backtrack on them, but I want to make the effort this time. I feel like I have to, for the sake of everyone in my life who loves me and wants to see my potential realised.

Thanks for being a part of my journey.