01/13/2026
I am the candle burning at both ends. I’m so glad that Alyssa walked in with this idea at the end of last year.
Winter is always hard for me. I think, as a semi amphibious creature, I’m meant to be in a state of hibernation right now. Instead I gotta fight for American democracy. And try to walk without healthcare, run a business, train a puppy, and all without Ender. I think I can’t do a 2025 post cause I don’t want to look back on the last 5 months of Enders life. We need community now more than ever, and he was such a huge part of my community.
So here I am to say I’m alive. I still do tattoos. It is another year, but we’re only 13 days into it, and yall, this has been a hard year. Whether personally, nationally, or around the world, suffering seems to be increasing at an exponential rate, and I for one, am a little scared. But, it also makes me motivated. What can I do to cultivate change? How can I transfer this grief, anxiety and fear into action?
I’m super grateful for yall for helping support me and letting me draw on you! I’m excited for the art we’re going to create together, I’m also hopeful for the community that we can create together.
This year I really want to focus on creating more events, more opportunities for people to connect in person, share ideas, art, personal growth. Stay strong yall! Take care of yourself! Take care of those around you! We are stronger together; when someone else can take that fire out from the other end of our candle.
