I've been doing great lately, having the time of my life. My girlfriend, Helena, is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I've enjoyed 8 wonderful months so far, and I hope it continues MUCH longer. I've been working on art for my portfolio, I'm actually getting confident in my abilities. I recently got the opportunity to custom paint detailed border work in my girlfriend's mom's kitchen. I'm doing a strawberry theme, with vine lettering spelling out "Strawberry Fields Forever." I'm really excited about finishing it, I'm also adding in vine bordering, with strawberry blossoms and clumps of strawberries. I also get to do a family portrait, of my girlfriend, and her two cousins julia, and sarah. I can't wait to get started on a draft of it. I'm really nervous about my realism abilities, but I get some pictures to work with and get a feel for their facial features and body structure. I'm hoping to enroll in art college this fall, for art-based silk screen graphic design. I'm really looking forward to the future, and everything it holds

Wish me luck