Good day to all of you. I know that most of my "friends" on dA i hardly ever have any contact with, but, i just want to let you know that i appreciate the talent of every single one of you.

I have trouble staying focused on my writing, therefore, it keeps me from posting, and interacting with people.

I have left it for quite some time. The last time i checked, i had just started a new job. That was in March. It is now 5 days before Christmas. The festive season.

I live in a small coastal town in sunny South Africa. We generally have a very hard time down here, as a lot of the people from up-country decide to come and invade us for roughly six weeks out of every year. This makes it extremely difficult for us to do anything, and they more often than not, keep us holed up in our houses, wishing the festive season away. You'd think that being locked up in one's house would prove motivational for writing, and any such creative purpose. Unfortunately, i seem to be one of those people who, as hard as they try and believe otherwise, thrive on happiness, and sunshine, and rainbows...and the like. So, being depressed inside, is not conducive to any creative exodus from my mind.

I don't really know where this post was meant to be going, but, i think it was more about clearing my head, and letting go of the year which has taken so much out of me.

I am looking forward to the next two weeks, as i will be spending them with someone very close to my heart. I am also going to be reversing roles with those who come down to the coast, as i will be travelling inland over the new year.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this, those who have, and i wish everyone a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Be safe, and take care of those you love. There is nothing in this world more important than the reciprocation of love and happiness.

Until next year, peace be with all of you.......