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[envertigo]

So. Yeah. January.

There's a concept that I've been trying to enforce for years now and finally had to around last August. Even then it was hard to get ahold of, and it's really been over the past couple of months that I've actually become comfortable with it. I'm one of those people who (and trust me, this is no stroke of the ego), really, are too

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[trollbabe]

*applauds*

*hugs*

It's a tough realization to come to - to figure out you were complicit in your own exploitation. But once you realize it, you can't unrealize it. And once you make that decision to no longer be exploited, you will be stronger and ultimately happier for it in the long run.

I hope 2007 is a killer year for you, lady.

[angusabranson]

I lived with Dave Allsop (artist) for probably the best part of 5-6 years and I can testify artists rarely clock off.

Especially if you are working as a freelancer.

When Dave was working in the computer industry he'd be drawing his own stuff in the evenings and when he left to concentrate on fulltime freelance work it just became more often.

Working from hom didn't help as your work was there all the time.

I hope you manage to get some free time to enjoy this year but knowing you you're probably happy drawing away all hours in anycase! :)

Take care and hope to catch you soon!

PS - If you still fancy any Victoriana work please drop me a line!

[jeff_preston]

Damn. I've always avoided bugging you because I know you are busy, but I've always considered you a friend and mentor. I've got big heaping buckets of respect here just waiting to be dumped on ya. Seriously, anytime you want to hang out, Katie and I are more than willing to come to YOU.

[amanofhats]

"Work on my own stuff from around 10p until 2a or so
Play FINAL FANTASY XII until 6a
Make coffee
Up around 8 - 8.30a again."

Filled in your gaps there.

I'm so very happy to read this revelation from you. Time to trade the eggshells for Doc Martens, I think. I look forward to the stronger, more willful envertigo.

[cazmonster]

I say we start a fund, and get her some 13 eyelet purple ones with black flames.

Cause then she could just use the BOOTS OF JUSTICE to get people to understand.

[thestormcellar]

Hi. Genevieve here. Don't know if you remember me at all from the couple times I've met you, but I do think you're making the completely right decision.

Only thing, this is not your fault. Please don't blame yourself for someone else's assyness. You know what, your willingness and selflessness is a very admirable trait to have. It means that you actually really care for people, and that is an amazing gift. You shouldn't be hard on yourself because you care, be proud that you care. They are the ones at fault. The people who take advantage of caring friends like yourself, they are the ones to blame. They are the ones who took advantage of your willingness to care. They made the decision to walk all over you. You have a generous nature, that doesn't mean that you can blame yourself because they made the decision take advantage of it. That fault clearly falls completely on them for abusing your friendship and care. Go you for stepping up and not letting them do it anymore.