Hello DA. How've you been? It's been forever since the last time I posted anything here. I remember the time when I kept my DA account up to date, stocked with periodic new posts. In a way, DA was my Facebook back in the day (yeah, an FB reference). Life just seems to surprise me more and more, though.

Recently, I went to a really good friend's house in Kochi Prefecture (this friend is like a brother to me, really). It was at his place that I randomly picked up a pencil and a blank piece of paper and started to sketch. I forgot how much fun it was to create something. But not just anything, mind you. I created FOR my buddy. I created for SOMEONE. I think somewhere along the road to self, I forgot about the things that make me...me. It's interesting how art finds you randomly. It was like finding a lost piece of my soul.

I've been looking at my posts from many years ago. I reflected on my attitude. All I can say is, MAN I was immature~!!! Immature and bitter about stuff. I thought I had a rough life, but I was just too young to know how to pick my battles. I was too naive to understand what was REALLY important.  I'm finally coming into my adulthood, but more importantly, I'm finally finding happiness.

I'm happy! I feel positive! I feel like I'm growing up finally!  I'm gonna keep on going and realize my dreams~!!!

Who ever's out there reading this, thank you. I hope you're happy in your corner of the world. Take care of yourself. There's only one of you, and the world needs you.