#thraten

Thraten - northern mockingbird [he/they] I've been using Thraten as a default stand-in for myself since 2010, though they remained a "generic grey bird" (whatever that means) until 2016. I don't really see them much as a character; they're essentially just me as a bird. They inherit all of my ambitions and creative interests, but also all of my insecurities. Identifying with Thraten has been rough the past few years, but I'm hoping some small design tweaks might help them better reflect the person I want to be going forward.

Well, I'd like to think that I improved in art.

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It's officially 2014! And that means a whole 364 days to spend procrastinating updating. I hope that each and every one of you finds yourself happy and improved!

My resolutions include:

Update more often. I don't have any huge parties to help out with for the rest of my break, so that should be easier.

Learn to use my tablet. As a side note, I want to see if I can get Photoshop; it will work nicer than Gimp. Also using a tablet on a laptop sucks.

Stop procrastinating so much like omg

Mature some. If something bugs me, let it goooooo~

Everyone is awesome. not sure how this is a resolution but it's a fact so yeah

Anyways, there are a couple people who I'd like to thank.

Thraten: From when I first found Applejack's Ask Blog, your skills were absolutely enticing. You make tidy, beautiful art that makes me smile. You were always at my streams, and were always supportive and friendly. Thank you so much for being loyal.

Eleanor: I sent you a message once about using Brother Bear in your Ayasha soundtrack, and everything after that is a blur. You have balanced between mature and silly, and are an inspiration to me and others. Your beautiful artwork and upbeat demeanor have made tumblr a great experience for me. Thank you so much for being kind.

Wiggles: You are constantly goofy, and make me laugh with everything you do. AKS was the first blog I ever followed, and I'm so glad I did. You're nice to everyone, and don't hide things from people. You diligently work hard to produce beautiful content on a regular basis, and I aspire to be as reliable a person as you. Thank you so much for being honest.

Black Sheep: For the short amount of time I've known you... you have been mysterious. Who is black sheep. I don't know. He's probably someone who is very funny and runs a blog. He probably makes everyone laugh and draws pretty-looking pictures that might be questionable at first but then you realize that they're great. Just great. Thank you so much for being funny.

I'm half asleep so I can't remember if anyone was particularly generous (although I'm sure there was someone), but I know that all my followers are the most magical people of all. You've made tumblr one of the best experiences I've had. Thank you so much to each and every one of you. If I can be half the people you are, I'd have succeeded at something.

Have a happy new year, may you find harmony wherever you go!