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I moved.

My studio is now within the Independent Media Center of Urbana, or IMC as the l33t say. I was hesitant to go there (hippies! a-eee!) but the monthly rent of the new place equals the amount of money I spent on gas to get to the free old one. Also, I can get to this place by bicycle, bus, or skate, all money savers. Also, this place has loads of security and a controlled climate. Also, this place is near food establishments for when I forget to pack a lunch. Also, the people I interacted with that are in charge and not overbearing socially-inept hippies and are in fact nice, friendly people grounded in reality. The vibes of a new place are overwhelmingly positive, and these feelings of renewal shall by exploited to the fullest extent of my ability. I’ve missed the chill calm that is Urbana.

I have completed one and half commissions as of this posting, and it feels pretty good. It’s like getting my school work put on the fridge. Hauling my butt to studio will be way easier now that it’s closer. My work was up at Evolve Fitness Center in downtown Champaign from the beginning of June until last week. My latest spot will be a bistro in Urbana. I’ll link it when I’m officially on the walls there.

No sales on my Etsy as of yet. I put up a large print of my favorite recent painting. Here, let me link to it for funsies. Continuing my focus on people, I’ll probably not deviate from the theme unless a commission calls for it. I like doing different type things. Focusing on one type makes the others more exciting when they occur.

I additionally acquired a new living space, one the cats were not too happy about the first day, as displayed by their pouty faces and general spastic demeanor, running through all the rooms, climbing over everything possible, and landing in the safest place they could find. Together.

This move is probably their best bonding moment. Fiona the lioness has cooled her jets since being here, being more playful towards JP with her jabbing, batting and nipping to soft bapping and virtually no nipping unless she feels the fuzz is being a twat. JP is standing up for himself in this new unclaimed world, and they are, for the most part, now at peace with each other in a large space big enough for two cat egos.

Since that first night, JP has gone back to his station in the tv stand and has held it strongly as one of his daily posts, watching all in his shared kingdom.

BONUS: Nessa! I watched her this weekend for a friend, and this cat is abso-fucking-lutely adorable even if her favorite toy is a crumbled up ball of paper.

I think it’s kind of foxy.

In other news, I’m trying out a new online “job” of sorts, on Gamecrush. Someone decided that dudes will pay to play video games with girls. There are the dumber, casual games on the website itself are more for people seeking out cam-whores who will play e-checkers and show off their boobies. The (in my opinion) better games are on xbox 360 for now, and you can play Gears of War 2, GTA IV, COD: Modern Warfare 2, and Halo 3. Those games do not require a webcam, you just have to be able to talk on a headset. I like Gears of War 2, and I have the ability to speak to anyone with a pulse, so I signed up at the suggestion of the beef. The ladies are called Playdates, and the dudes are Players. The playdates have a profile that say whether they’re online or not and if they are feeling “flirty” or “dirty” or (gasp!) both. Read as: flirty “LET’S PLAY GAMES WEEE” and dirty “I will take my clothes off on a camera for your enjoyment.” So selecting both means you actually like playing the games and taking off your clothes. I will be sticking to flirty.

The site is in beta mode right now. I’m not sure how many dudes are actually on it. The site is shrouded in ~mystery~ to the people on it. Browsing through the forums gave me more of an idea of the competition, but there wasn’t much happening. My profile is up, and I have some times set up so guys know when to reach me. I’m thinking I may need a picture with my glasses on for the dork effect. Ehh. Is it whoring? A little, but I’m more interested in swapping stories while shooting at giant white monsters crying GROOOUND WAAALKERS GRAAAUUUH and helping a dude have more confidence in himself when talking to the ladies. Just, you know, he’ll pay me for it.

I kind of need a real job.

On Etsy, people can “favorite” your shop by “hearting” it. It can really bring you up even if there aren’t a ton of sales and people heart you, but if they don’t…

Well, that isn’t so fun. Promotion will be occurring! TAKE THAT, INTERNET. I’ve been posting fliers around town to let folks know I am interested in taking commissions. Planting the seed is frustrating because you have to wait for it to sprout, like 00J’s habaneros. We planted our seeds several weeks ago and everything except the habaneros and the mint were growing. They’re just now starting to show their pretty little faces.

Just need to be patient. PATIENCE. My shop will grow if I water it and give it sunshine. Ew, soggy prints.