Blog Update for July 2014


Hello everyone! I understand that it's been a long time since my last post. Luckily, I have a lot of good things in store for you guys! While nothing is really being updated this time around, I just wanted to send out a quick post to say "hey, I still exist!"

I'm currently participating in a local convention known in Metrocon. Aside from this, I've started college again, and it's somewhat time consuming. I'll most likely give my thoughts and summarize my experience at the convention. Until then, please be patient!

Again, I'd like to thank you for sticking with me for this long. Hopefully we can continue to enjoy discussions and examine the many aspects of animation.

Until next time~

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