it's a nice day
crisp sky
cool breeze
through the window

I cannot believe how much my outlook, attitude and general understanding of things has changed since this time last year.

The past few months I feel as if I've been in a new head entirely - never in my life have I felt this calm, aware and balanced. You could almost say I recieved 'partial-enlightenment' haha

It is truly a good thing, and I intend for it to continue.

And so, the new year will be one of growth, and happiness.

No goals, no 'resolutions' as such. Just continuing to develop my understanding and strip away all delusions I have had in the past.... stripping away all the attitudes that caused me discontent.


I hope you are all happy and well, and I hope this is a good year for you.

Much love,
Collette

P.S. Top points for anyone who knows where the title of this journal comes from!

Yes, I am alive. Just quite sick.

I can't really be bothered and don't have the energy to give a detailed update on the last few months, and so you can get the short (very short) version.

-Had to leave school due to health going further down hill (July)
-Chest infection and flu causing significant worsening/relapse (August)
-Back on wheat free, gluten free, yeast free, dairy free, sugar free diet.

Anyway, I don't have anything to put up as I haven't been well enough to paint or take photos in months, and my tastes have changed a little aswell, so nothing in the archives takes my interest.

So this explains the lack of artworks, journals, comments and general activity around these parts.

Anyway, I'll leave you all with some features.... just because.

Take care,
Collette.

P.S. I found a guy I know on deviantART (I won't be specific so as to retain his secret identity), can't believe I never knew he had an account here. If you're into free hand graffiti, check him out - ~poser1

P.P.S. I just found ANOTHER guy I know on deviantART. Same deal as above! ~gents-leaf

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In random order. Find more here-
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Hopefully this gives you guys a good idea of what I'm doing