Yup, felt it was time to update this. Now that I feel I have something to update with.

Been extremely busy studying lately, as usual avoiding social situations, but learning a lot! The past month, most of my time ahs been spent studying the art and craft of lutherie, or guitar building. Something that really inspires me. I started with what colleges/apprenticeships are out there. I've reached the point where I'm beginning to study the different frequencies and the resonance of soundboards. There are some great photos here <[link] I've been really inspired by both Ervin Somogyi, one of the greatest luthier's alive today, and Blueberry Guitars. [Some of the beautiful guitars I've found: [link] and [link]

I know where I want to go with this. I want to combine my love for woodcarving and guitars and make something beautiful. I'm continuing to work on my hand tools to improve my abilities, I finished the prototype for a 'ball in cage' today, and tomorrow I'll begin work on the real deal.

Still working on my leather working. Made a sheath for my new knife, all that in needed is final trimming and a string to attach the lower portion to my leg and it'll be finished. I picked up a small hand drill and drilled a small hole in the tip of a horn I have, looks and works great as a clasping bead.

Oh yes, and I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year. Again. Now, the essay I had for my class got in my way, so I'm now over 15,000 words behind. But, I currently have 11,000 words. Last year I finished with 3k (too much thinking about plot, not enough writing.)
The last ten days of Nov. I have no class. So, I'm going to use the time I have to catch up.

So yeah, still not very social. But making great progress in my other choices.

Quick breakdown of a possible scenario of my life starts with next quarter taking a four credit wood working class on Mondays. Next year: apprenticing [either Ervin who offers apprenticeship or someone in Olympia]. Getting a masters in teaching, continue building on the side. Get a teaching job in Film/theatre/woodworking/lutherie at Evergreen. Yeah. Awesome.