Its been asked (and with reason) if I have stopped skinning. The short answer is no. I even have something I've been working on which was originally mocked up before my mothers passing and everything else.

This brings me to 'where am I at'?

It has not been an easy transition for me. The last four plus years I've spent pretty much completely invested in the care of my mother. Now, my entire world has been changed and the current state of affairs with the economy are also factoring in. Many unforeseen events have come about. For instance, I just sent off a letter to the state which wanted information on the estate at the time of death, a requirement by law but separate from previous dealings. Its a bit insane to say the least.

My emotional state is flip floppy. I go from highs to lows and haven't yet reached my typical middle ground where I'm usually not really either but still upbeat. I don't need encouragement and so forth... its just an 'adjustment period' and all I ask for is some understanding. Everyone has pretty much been that way and I thank you all.

Where to go from here?

Well, as I stated in the beginning, I am working on a new skin. It's slow going but its over 60% complete. I'd preview it but I don't feel ready to do so just yet. So far as future skins after this... thats still uncertain. I'll probably never completely give up skinning, that everyone can count on. I enjoy it and if given the chance to work for someone and do it as a full time thing I probably would. Thats the other aspect of things. My own financial situation has changed and depending on the next few weeks/months will determine just HOW MUCH involved in skinning I will be. Could be the difference in a skin(s) every 3-4 weeks and 3-4 month.

I'm still around, still 'keeping up' and still watching everything. So...