Hello hello. The academic year sure hits without warning. Studies/research work are in full swing, and I'm back on the university tutoring grind.

I also just netted my third academic publication (my second as first author)! Considering that the pain and struggle of getting papers accepted is such a big meme among academics, the fact I haven't had any rejections yet is making me feel like I'm on an unbelievable lucky streak (or maybe, my writing is actually...not bad?). I might be attending another conference - this one in New Zealand - and I'm waiting on the verdict on another paper I submitted before deciding for sure (hmm, maybe this will be my first rejection).

But in all honesty, I kinda can't believe I'm succeeding at this academia thing. I'm just doing what I always do, in all my other pursuits. And somehow, it works.

That said, you know what this means...free time is getting harder to come by. I've been working on art/music commissions Very Slowly, at a rate of ~1 per month, which is why they're still closed. My "hobby" creative work has also kinda slowed; unfortunately it's been taken over by tutoring and marking assignments, which is a weekly commitment at minimum (and hoooo boy I could tell you all about the nonsense we've had to deal with in class this semester, but it'll take a couple hours).

What else? Oh yeah, I made the cover for Land of Fans and Music 5 Act 2, 6th edition of the biggest Homestuck fan music compilation series:

ALSO...I had some art of my Offshore faves (again) on Rose Magazine, an OC fashion zine, which you can grab for $5+! The full version will be posted on October 15. The outfits are inspired by Jupiter and Neptune, but also takes motifs from their respective cultures' traditional wear...

Anyway this was your monthly update from your resident ocean lover and whale appreciator. Stay hydrated ✌️