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First thing first: Merry Christmas to everyone~  I hope all of you are enjoying this peaceful holiday with friends and family, getting gifts, and so forth. 🎄

What can I say about 2023 other than it's been... turbulent?  Not just for me with my self-deprecating issues getting worse, but many artists/content creators here and there are giving up what they enjoy because of the loud few wanting to ruin their lives over something so nonsensical, letting their doubts paralyze them into retirement, financial struggles, etc.

I do hope things will ease down with people doing their hardest to stay clear of the madness, but really can't lie to myself that 2024 will be a repeat in some way or another...

Sorry to be a downer on this.  Really do wish everyone to enjoy the holidays and for a more hopeful New Year.

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