Haven't drawn anything in weeks. Bronchitis has made my energy levels low and I haven't really felt like making anything. I've been content to be a consumer, sitting and watching things or playing video games. I used to wonder if I even COULD become just a consumer instead of some kind of creator and the idea seemed impossible. Maybe it's not so impossible. Apathy can really grind you down over time. I have seen two operas recently, one I hadn't seen before (Madame Butterfly, via the Met) and one I had (Magic Flute via Bergman). It has made me think about "City Silent," making me realize that it needs to be restructured as the interaction between the main character and, say, ANYONE is kind of important. That being said, I haven't done anything about it at all. The other day, I did make some sketches including this page of Mickey Mouse which I did for reasons I can't fathom at all. Never really drawn him before and don't know why I did this time. I did then sketch Smatt, Terry and Digby whom I miss and I have been toying with the idea of working something out in clay, but so far, haven't moved on it. Maybe it's partially because the holiday season is upon us and I have really learned to hate this season, being in retail and all. Just want it to be over. All obligation, no rest.

Though sick, I managed one more outing as Basher this year. Went to a Halloween party with my partner in full orc costume. It was nice and cold outside, a little warm inside but we wowed them and won a costume contest. That being said, I think the highlight was the photos taken outside on the deck by the fire. My partner managed some really good shots, of which this is one. The costume is now officially away for another year.