I've never been one for washing excessively long blogs, and this one will be no different. I do however feel somewhat compelled to keep some form of record of recent events.

I finally graduated last week after completing my degree in June. The event itself was overly long, imo, but it was nice to be recognised for my achievement. It was a bitch of a final year, but I'm proud of myself for getting through it.

I was invited to my old college to be a guest lecturer for one of the business classes given to design and art students. I got a really warm response and got some great questions from the students. All in all, a great experience which left me considering becoming a lecturer further down the road, but I instantly thought of the old adage; 'those who can't do, teach.'

The publishing house that I design for is super happy with my work and it is looking like I will be made a permanent fixture. The projects for the start of the year are very exciting and will potentially make a name for myself by being in a key role, so fingers crossed for all that jazz. Sadly, I can't discuss the details of the projects but you'll hear all about it soon enough.

In October I became vegetarian, and thus far all things are going well. I had been wanting to for a long time and now I have finally pulled my finger out and done it.

I finally started working on personal art projects and have begun producing some works. Hoping to exhibit in early 2012 with some other local artists.

I also got a xbox360, finally! So I can dust off Red Dead Redemption and I picked up both the new Call of Duty and Battlefield.

Life is good.

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I can be now found working at a publishing house in Dundee. Landed a very awesome job especially being a fresh graduate.

well i finally finished university, I have letters after my name now (mild glee). feel free to check out my portfolio and works from the past few years at my website

if anyone knows of any design jobs going anywhere in the globe do let me know as I am keen to get working

As of 9am Monday I will be finished my degree and education forever! couldnt be more scared

Its literally 10 days until I am finished with Uni and education. I cant tell if I am excited or terrified. Sadly thats all that is consuming my thoughts as of late so I have nothing further to add. *shrugs*

oh and if you havent checked it out already, AnnaLee has a new set live

go check it out if you havent already!

Rise Against's new album 'End Game' is fantastic. Go get it now!

...that is all

Well its nice to be back in SG land, I had been away for an awfully long time. Fortunately I havent been kicked out of most of the groups I was in previously so there isnt much upkeep to be done.

I sadly have had no recent epic adventures and have purely been focused on my studies with the odd bit of design work and photography on the side too to spice things up a bit!


1414 has gone through a bit of redesign and I am currently working on the website and promo materials.

I have had some new tattoo work done today which was awesome


other than that I cant really think of anything! got 2 proposals to do this week. not looking forward to doing them as my procrastination has hit a new all time high! (wooooo!) but I guess they'll get done.

Looking forward to St Patricks day in a few weeks! I think thats what is keeping me going atm.

Anyways, see you all around! I look forward to catching up with everyone