Happy 2017

Dec 31, 20163 min read

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Published: Dec 31, 2016

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Hey fellas,

So we did it! We survived another year! Huzzah!
I hope 2017 treats all of you well than the prior year.
You may see this past year with different perspectives. I've certainly read my share of 2016 reflections in variety. And you know, at first I saw much of the difficulties I've encountered, but I was later reminded that there were so many good things that occurred in this past year as well, both big and small.

Things such as graduating college as an honored student. Getting to chat with my favorite artists. Receiving feedback from my favorite YouTubers.
Being able to earn money independently doing art - the thing I love most, and making people happy in the process.
Expanding my personal vintage and antique collection. And even enjoying the privilege of being able to see my favorite movie, Zootopia, in theaters a month before the expected premier.

But foremost, I'm so grateful to still be with family. To still share my love and fortune with my parent. To have survived 2016 together without harm, without calamity.
I'm so fortunate to still have a home, the numerous luxuries and comforts of my privacy, and early on, I'm grateful for the people who were there for me in my time of need both online and in reality.

So I know we've all had struggles, we've all seen darkness loom around us. But we can't let the darkness consume the good that has come to us. We can't forget the good things whether it be the biggest of glories, or the the tiniest of perks. If you think about those things, you may come to see that 2016 wasn't all just bad things after all.

But I digress, to all my friends and online family, supporters and viewers, I thank you for your time, patience and considerations. Thanks for all the faves, the watches and the art.
To those who really know me on a deeper level, I'm sorry for being such a rough guy at times. I'm not the most pleasant or riveting of person to be with. For any biases I may have, or frustrations; or arrogance or insensitivity, I'm sorry for any inconvenience. But I'm grateful for those who stood by me through thick or thin. For any neglect on my part, I apologize again.

But note that I am so thankful for your love and appreciations (whether through gift, fave, watch or comment). Thanks for standing by me this whole year. Thank you for playing a part in my life, and contributing your time and kindness, your sentiments and insights. I truly appreciate it.
So my best wishes to each and everyone of you. I'm sorry to hear of any strive you may have encountered. Know, that you're not alone. And consider this, you're still able to read this journal on a computer of sort, which means you are still way more fortunate than others.
So here is to a farewell of 2016. May 2017 bring us all prosperity, hope and further fortunes (big or small). Best of luck to us all.

God bless

~Sam