Icy Friday

I'm quite happy with things right now.

Sure I'm not drawing much, but it isn't due to any lack of motivation. Laziness is my vice. Sloth, rather. Since I don't believe in hell, I only fear the societal consequences and the possible impact on my self-esteem.

Lots of ideas floating around in my head. I'm still trying to design these new characters for my story. It is very difficult. I have to enjoy drawing them and writing stories about them. But I have to avoid clichés as much as possible.

We have Corbin, a typical clever but naive scholar. We have his buddy - a devout Catholic Irishman who's our main tough guy. I've established an interesting pair up right there: close, reliable friends despite their theological differences.

Now we come to my main female character. I need her to be respectable, but I want her to be sexy. This is a bit tough... I mean I want her to be pin-up worthy, but I want her to be an actual good character with some depth. I'll be seeking more advice on this matter from my peers.

On another note, I've started to play World of Warcraft. Luckily the main aspects of the game which are reportedly the most addictive (the Auction House and Raids) do not appeal to me at all. I just like running around, occasionally with friends, and fighting monsters. It's like a HUGE version of Diablo II. Fantastic! SO no worries there, my friends. I won't be abandoning my life. At worst I'll play for a few months, like I do with any game, until I get bored and move on. As I always do.

Blood elves are awesome, by the way.

Christmas time is coming around. Caroline and I are pretty broke, so it's home made gifts again this year. Not so bad- but I'm not gonna bother with a cleverly designed mix cd. No one ever listens to those anyway. Probably make ginger bread cookies in weird shapes - like jelly fish and turtles. Oh yeah!

I'm probably going to be buying a netbook soon. That way I'll be able to write more lengthly articles while on the bus. It will also help me take notes and be better organized at work. I hate writing things down with a pen now- I can rarely even read my own writing (not that I ever really re-read old notes anyway).

I picked up the mega super deluxe version of the Avatar bluray. Man the technology is amazing. I just don't get all the hate for this film. The very same people who praise flicks like "The Expendables" and "Saw" complain that the movie has a such a bad story that they won't watch it. I just don't get it. The artistry (YES I'M USING THAT WORD, SUCK IT UP) is just astounding. I love the creature designs. Wayne Barlowe is just the greatest. I'm so happy that he's going to be involved with the upcoming HOBBIT movie.

Well, that's it for now. I'll post more stuff soon! I promise.